Minnesota Programs & Activities Council
The Minnesota Programs & Activities Council is the main campus-wide programming board of the Student Activities Office. Events are planned by U of M students for U of M students, ranging from blockbuster films, concerts, stand-up comedians, art exhibits to Homecoming and Spring Jam.
Events Calendar
Check out upcoming events and fun activities taking place at the unions and around campus on the Events Calendar. See the types to the right.
Handy Andy Video Game
You could win one of $1000 in prizes by playing the Handy Andy game!
Coffman Entertainment
Goldy's Gameroom
Enjoy bowling, billiards, arcade games, and a full-service snack bar at Goldy's Gameroom.
Whole Music Club
Enjoy concerts and live performances, or book a show of your own at Coffman's "nightclub", the Whole Music Club.
St. Paul Entertainment
The Gopher Spot
Enjoy bowling, billiards, arcade games, and snacks at the newly renovated Gopher Spot.
Larson Art Gallery
The students of MPAC's Visual Arts Committee organizes nine solo, group, or theme-based exhibitions per year at the St. Paul Student Center's 520 sq. foot Larson Art Gallery.
Ongoing Events
Visual Arts
Exhibits and festivals of artistic expressions in a wide variety of media like painting, sculpture, graffiti art, printmaking, photography and more.
Workshops
Non-credit, skill-based workshops in a variety of topics ranging from salsa dancing, mosaic art, guitar, massage therapy, to photography and more.
Homecoming
Homecoming is a mid-fall celebration that connects University students with alumni, family and friends, events include concerts, philanthropy events, pep rallies, a parade and more.
College Bowl
The University of Minnesota's back-to-back national champions of trivia competitions similar to "Knowledge Bowl" or "Quiz Bowl".
Spring Jam
Week-long celebration in April that includes campus-wide events like comedians, speakers, arts and crafts, philanthropy and an outdoor block party.
Gophers After Dark
Late night events like films, karaoke, poker, massages, laser tag & dodgeball tournaments and more.
Fairs & Sales
Special events like Paint the Bridge, activities fairs, poster sales and discount clothing sales.
