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17th Ave Hall

Leader: Bo Mecklenburg
Contact: meckl045@umn.edu
When: Every last Saturday of the month
In-Person

Love Raising Cane’s? So do we. Cane’s Club is a student group dedicated to celebrating our shared obsession with Texas toast, crinkle-cut fries, Cane’s Sauce, and of course—the chicken fingers. We meet up regularly for group trips to Cane’s, swap food hacks (extra toast anyone?), and connect with fellow Caniacs on campus. Whether you’re here for the sauce, the vibes, or just an excuse to eat chicken with friends, this is the club for you.

Leader: Addi Miller
Contact: mil00451@umn.edu
When: Every other week
Where: Basement Kitchen
In-Person

We will bake and make target runs to get supplies, may watch movies or shows after baking

Leader: Lily Gregerson
Contact: grege126@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Chipotle
In-Person

It can be difficult to justify eating out or taking a break from homework, but this group does just that! It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends and eat a delicious meal from Chipotle!

Leader: Tayler Gomolla
Contact: gomol011@umn.edu
When: Mornings before class, at nights before going to sleep
Where: 5th floor Breakout rooms/space in 17th dorm hall
In-Person

Fitness, yoga, core, workouts in our break out space


When: Sunday @ 6pm
Where: Room 208
In-Person

DnD group

Leader: Tina Murdock
Contact: murdo091@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday-may change due to what days football games are
Where: 4th floor lounge
In-Person

Get together, have food, and all watch the games together.

Leader: Rohan Rammanohar
Contact: ramma006@umn.edu
When: Every Friday at 9pm
Where: 6th Floor corner lounge
In-Person

We meet every Friday at 9pm in the 6th Floor corner lounge to watch movies. The movie of the week is decided the preceding Saturday.

Leader: Leyman Bosat
Contact: bosat003@umn.edu
When: TBD but probably wednesdays
Where: Second floor lounge
In-Person

Group for house 2. I will use it for my Gopher Connects plan. I mainly plan to do study sessions and get food and snacks.

Leader: Jackson Blotz
Contact: blotz006@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Target
In-Person

Building Legos for room decorations. Also keeping helping us make better decisions and making friends. Since a lot of the people interested are engineers, this would help some learn real life civil engineering skills and learn about supports.


When: Every Sunday at 11:30 am
Where: 17-445
In-Person

NFL Sunday watch party with food/drink

Leader: Yaa Boakye
Contact: boaky025@umn.edu
When: Thursday Nov 6th, 5-7pm
Where: lounge 282
In-Person

House 3 won the pumpkin challenge

Leader: Audrey Aflakpi
Contact: aflak009@umn.edu
When: Sundays
Where: Second floor lounge tv room
In-Person

On Sundays our group will get together and have fun Sunday resets where we do hair masks, face masks, skincare, and more. We will put on a fun show or movie and enjoy a reset day with coffee and treats.

Leader: Atari Stark
Contact: stark845@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

It's a CBS focused study group where we try different coffee shops, study spots, snack spots etc. while studying!

Leader: Maddy Gangelhoff
Contact: gange054@umn.edu
When: October 1st 2025, November 5th 2025, March 4th 2026, and April 1
Where: Third Floor Corner Lounge
In-Person

A group where beaded projects are the main topic! I want to have a meeting dedicated for jewelry, a meeting for keychains, and then repeat next semester!


When: Saturdays 6pm
Where: one of the lounges on the 6th floor - corner lounge if available
In-Person

Please check this document for updates - This group is still getting set up! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y7Ezjrv5sx9v3qvbNCFg7DP8cW_hciTpVrhZxS987JE/edit?usp=sharing __________________________________________ This is a casual group that welcomes crocheters and other crafters to come together. Beginners are encouraged to join! We learn crochet by sharing tips and watching YouTube videos. We also hang out, chat, enjoy snacks, and sometimes watch movies if there’s a TV available. It’s a fun and friendly space to unwind and connect.

Leader: Cameron Frazier
Contact: frazi283@umn.edu
When: 1-2 times a week in the evening
Where: Fourth floor farthest lounge
In-Person

Maintain professional grooming and hygiene standards across House 9.

Leader: Tyler Thill
Contact: thill095@umn.edu
When: Once a month
Where: 4th floor lounge
In-Person

We will smell different fragrance samples.

Leader: Logan Ingbretson
Contact: ingbr009@umn.edu
In-Person

We watch TV Shows every week and sometimes bring snacks

Bailey Hall

Leader: Ahona Ghosh
Contact: ghosh297@umn.edu
When: The first Friday of each of month.
Where: Student kitchen
In-Person

On the first Friday of every month at 8 pm, we will choose a new themed recipe to bake and bake in the student kitchen.

Leader: Mae Wright
Contact: wrig1395@umn.edu
When: Once a week, tbd on the day, depending on schedules
Where: Lower lounge in Bailey
In-Person

We’ll play board games and maybe online games as well, like Jackbox.

Leader: William Cook-McKnight
Contact: cookm010@umn.edu
When: Maybe every saturday or friday. TBD
Where: Bailey Hall main lounge/student kitchen
In-Person

We would meet up maybe once a week or more to cook some good food. It could range from soups, big meals, or some desserts. Anyone is welcome!

Leader: Keira Quinto-Cason
Contact: quint292@umn.edu
When: Weekdays at 9pm-10pm
Where: Second floor lounge or room 234
In-Person

We listen and discuss bluegrass music while eating snacks.

Leader: Kennedy Shea
Contact: shea0283@umn.edu
When: November 5th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Upper Lounge
In-Person

We meet monthly to eat charcuterie and craft!

Leader: Ian Brooks
Contact: broo0330@umn.edu
When: Alternating Wed/Thu (Weekly schedule in description)
Where: N428 - 4th Floor North Lounge
In-Person

Join us for a relaxed hour of hot cocoa, board games, and good company. We may order food, play wii, go on adventures, or do anything else we decide may be fun. Feel free to pop your head in for a minute or stay for a few hours! Weekly schedule: https://shorturl.at/1quCS

Leader: Abigail Oppegaard
Contact: oppeg030@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: In lounge spaces
In-Person

This group is called cookies and crafts. The basis of this group is to make cookies, and then enjoy them while doing a craft! This group is welcome to all who are interested, a non-exhaustive list of meeting ideas are below: Chocolate chip cookies and water colors Chai spice and door decorating Sugar cookies and ornament making Gingerbread and snowflake making Peanut butter and jewelry making

Leader: Elizabeth Hafey
Contact: hafey006@umn.edu
When: Monthly on Monday
Where: Fourth floor lounge north side
In-Person

The Crafty Corner is a club where we get together and make art! Whether it be painting, yarn projects, coloring or other bizarre things, it'll all be fun!


When: Every Monday at 7pm
Where: Bailey Hall Study Room that has the TV
In-Person

We are a group that would make and drink sodas while watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives weekly

Leader: Aila Buckley
Contact: buckl385@umn.edu
When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7pm
Where: Bailey hall study lounge/rock bottom room
In-Person

Movie nights with snacks.

Leader: Starr Anderson
Contact: and11418@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Main Lounge/TBD
In-Person

Making homemade jewelry like; bracelets, necklaces, etc.


When: Wednesdays @ 8pm
Where: Study Lounge
In-Person

Book Club going over Queer Literature such as "Stone Butch Blues" and more.

Leader: Kennedy Hardrick
Contact: hardr028@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: third flour lounge or upper lounge
In-Person

Me and my group will find time to destress and make slime while chatting and listening to music

Leader: Manny Ventura
Contact: ventu095@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

An opportunity for people to just chat and discuss anything they want to. Chat and Build Connections!

Centennial Hall

Leader: Hayden Sullivan
Contact: sull1319@umn.edu
When: Friday at 2pm
Where: Main Centennial Lobby
In-Person

Three weeks out of the month, we would go around to various humane societies/animal rescues to volunteer. Then for the fourth week in the month, we would visit various cat cafes around the metro as a "reward" for volunteering.

Leader: Adeline Henning
Contact: henni354@umn.edu
When: Wednesdays
Where: TBD
In-Person

We will host events in centennial to watch movies and TV episodes of our choice.

Leader: Kendall Knight
Contact: knigh600@umn.edu
When: Twice a month, TBD
Where: Gopher Hole, rotating
In-Person

We are going to try out different cafes on campus and order fun drinks as well as pastries and snacks.

Leader: Eleanor Whitney
Contact: whitn276@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: west wing basement lounge/TBD
In-Person

Crafting club experimenting and making new crafts every week. Materials provided, theme nights possible, food and drinks may be provided.

Leader: Munir Abshir
Contact: abshi062@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Game Room
In-Person

Welcome to our group! We love watching movies and TV shows together and chatting about them. Each month, we pick something to do in the Twin Cities related to one of the films or shows we've watched. From visiting cool locations to trying themed activities, our outings bring our favorite stories to life. Join us for fun discussions and exciting adventures!


When: Tuesdays or Sundays 1 pm
Where: Centennial hall kitchen
In-Person

A group for cooking and baking foods that doesn’t include dairy


When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Dining Division is a student group that brings people together through cooking and shared meals in Centennial Hall. We plan friendly events where students can try new recipes, eat together, and get to know each other. Members can cook in the communal kitchen or go out to eat nearby. Everyone is welcome, no matter your cooking experience.

Leader: Karsyn Zumbusch
Contact: zumbu014@umn.edu
When: Tuesdays @7pm
Where: TBD
In-Person

Every Tuesday night at 7 PM, we watch Dancing with the Stars together and have snacks/food!

Leader: Jerry You
Contact: you00117@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: First floor kitchens
In-Person

We cook and eat a large variety of cuisine, whether you know how to cook or not, come and join us! E.A.T. @ Centennial with us and Embrace All Together!

Leader: Yanran Qi
Contact: qi000195@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Basement study room of Centennial Hall
In-Person

Create a study space for people who are studying economics

Leader: Alison Klinke
Contact: klink141@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Gopher Hole
In-Person

We want to try different snacks from various places within the Minneapolis community and then review them together to discuss our opinions on the food and explore our palates.

Leader: Zachary Kesselman
Contact: kesse105@umn.edu
When: either every Thursday night, Sunday night, or Monday night
Where: the game room in the basement
In-Person

Our group will watch football in the downstairs game room and order watch party foods and drinks

Leader: Eleanor Whitney
Contact: whitn276@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Either west wing basement lounge or gopher hole
In-Person

Group of avid hockey fans who gather to watch most exciting games of the week. Possibly will base watching around fanbase of group.

Leader: Celine Thomas
Contact: thom8467@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: In the Centennial Lobby from there we will head to different loc
In-Person

Our group aims to explore the food, environment, and transportation in the city we live! We plan to take Lime scooters to different food spots around the twin cities in order to try new things! We think it would be super fun, and a great way to familiarize ourselves with the community.

Leader: Avery Hagen
Contact: hage0777@umn.edu
When: Whatever day of the week packers gameday is
Where: Either a dorm room or gopherhole
In-Person

Packers game day pizza fund

Leader: Petra Grubb
Contact: grubb109@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Centennial Lounge
In-Person

We do puzzles, watch movies, and eat pizza.

Leader: Rohan Dham
Contact: dham0013@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Gopher Hole
In-Person

A passionate group of students who are looking to foster meaningful connections among seniors and younger generations. We will go out as a group of volunteers and host social events at local assisted living facilities and senior homes to connect with the residents. Social events will include board games, arts & crafts, and socializing.

Leader: Camron Knapstein
Contact: knaps003@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We will play spikeball and maybe host tournaments

Leader: Alexis Fenner
Contact: fenne178@umn.edu
When: On Wednesday time is still TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Chilling and watching season 3 of the summer I turned pretty and eat pizza or ice cream. After wards possibly talk about the plot and what happened on the show

Leader: Violet Johnson
Contact: joh23194@umn.edu
When: On Wolves gamedays
Where: Gopher Hole
In-Person

Watch and discuss Timberwolves games with snacks! Join the GroupMe for more info: https://groupme.com/join_group/111026394/J6eOs1HP

Leader: Yanran Qi
Contact: qi000195@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Basement study room of Centennial Hall
In-Person

A group that builds connections between women who are interested in any field of economics, activities including hangouts and study :)

Comstock Hall


When: Weekly on Friday evenings at 8:00pm
Where: Comstock Hall, Dorm Room E548
In-Person

A small group of residence dedicated to upkeeping a higher standard of conversation (once a week) with mocktails and cheese

Leader: Jack Grady
Contact: grady181@umn.edu
When: Every lunch
Where: Dining hall
In-Person

We play Chuzzle 2 while eating snacks and not watching ads. Everyone download Chuzzle 2 on the app store or google play store.

Leader: Adie Scheel
Contact: schee300@umn.edu
When: TBD- will depend on the month
Where: The comstock basement kitchen
In-Person

A club that bakes desserts once-a few times a month

Leader: Matthew Mielke
Contact: mielk271@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We try new coffee shops all around Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We meet once or twice a month so even if you don't like coffee message me for more information!

Leader: Lorin Koch
Contact: koch0440@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Various (Plan to meet in different spots
In-Person

We get together crochet and chill. For beginners and experienced people.

Leader: Devon Cunningham
Contact: cunni765@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Comstock Basement
In-Person

Makes a big, rainbow cake.

Leader: Olivia Bode
Contact: bode0215@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Comstock west side third floor lounge
In-Person

Our group will be using the group budget to purchase various Holiday decorations for the floors. We will go around decking the halls to make the place look festive. We hope to spread Holiday cheer and overall good energy. After each Holiday, we will clean up the decorations and prepare for the next occasion.


When: Every other Monday alternating with Sundays at 7pm starting Mond
Where: 5th floor lounge
In-Person

Every week, Lavender House and guests will get together to drink tea and eat crumpets while getting to know each other and sharing what's going on in their lives. This group will be recurring every week.

Leader: Peyton Zerbel
Contact: zerbe025@umn.edu
When: Any time Online, sometimes optional organized sessions will occu
Where: Virtually, sometimes Comstock (optional)
Virtual

A Minecraft server for Java and Bedrock edition, created for the Lavender House LLC in Comstock... but anyone can join! NOTE: The server has not been made yet, but it will be in the coming weeks. E-mail me to get notified when it does!

Leader: Momo Lee
Contact: lee04952@umn.edu
When: TBD, probably once a month
Where: TBD
In-Person

We will play a new Roblox game each meeting and eat food.

Leader: Evangeline Wilbur
Contact: wilbu080@umn.edu
When: Every Saturday Evening (7pm-10pm)
Where: Comstock Ballroom
In-Person

We meet every Saturday evening in the Comstock Ballroom to watch a Studio Ghibli movie and drink tea!

Leader: Alex Ragognetti
Contact: ragog001@umn.edu
When: Every timberwolves game
Where: Comstock E101
In-Person

We will watch every timberwolves game

Leader: Azzy Greenland
Contact: gree3528@umn.edu
When: Fridays
Where: Ballroom/ first floor lounge E
In-Person

Watching TMNT together


When: Saturday
Where: Comstock Kitchen
In-Person

We get together, we cook, and we eat. Live, laugh, love meat

Frontier Hall

Leader: Lyle Creech
Contact: creec023@umn.edu
When: Saturday's at 12:30PM
Where: Pioneer lobby
In-Person

We're a group that meets to talk about and play badminton every weekend! New and experienced players are welcome to come and learn, practice, or show off their skills! We meet at Pioneer and walk to Cooke 325 so you can meet there at 1PM also.

Leader: Harley Peterson
Contact: pet05059@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Lounge area somewhere, TBD
In-Person

We are a group that would like to play blood on the clocktower together.

Leader: Peter Reinecke
Contact: reine410@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

A group to practice Spanish and enjoy coffee together

Leader: Jackson Micheletti
Contact: mick0209@umn.edu
When: tbd
Where: tbd
Virtual

Minecraft server for CSE students in Frontier Hall

Leader: Addison Estall
Contact: estal011@umn.edu
When: Tuesdays starting September 9th till the show ends. Could change
Where: Third floor 382
In-Person

Watching the amazing show dancing with the stars together scoring each dance while having fun and eating snacks! (Making the scoring paddles)

Leader: DeAnne Barrett
Contact: barr0603@umn.edu
When: 1st and 4th Saturday of the month at 9AM
Where: Frontier Lounge
In-Person

Going thrifting for fire fits!

Leader: Archita Boudha
Contact: boudh002@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Main entrance lounge in Frontier, then walk to the recwell cente
In-Person

We’d like to go to the rec in the evenings/weekends and play badminton

Leader: Lillie DeBilzan
Contact: debil016@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Frontier Kitchenette
In-Person

The Baking Club is a welcoming space for students who share a love for baking, learning new recipes, and building community through food. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, our club offers opportunities to explore different baking techniques, try out creative recipes, and share your creations with others.

Leader: Harshit Mehendiratta
Contact: mehen008@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Frontier Lounge 450
In-Person

Welcome to Frontier Bricks, the official LEGO building group for students in Frontier Hall! We're here to share and celebrate our passion for LEGO, offering a fun and friendly space to build, create, and connect. Whether you're an experienced builder or just enjoy the occasional set, join us to collaborate on projects and make new friends who love LEGO as much as you do. Come build with us!

Leader: Dain Barie
Contact: barie007@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: The central grass area inside frontier hall
In-Person

4 on 4 Two hand touch football tournament

Leader: Augie Sturrock
Contact: sturr009@umn.edu
When: 11am Saturday, 12 pm Sunday most weeks
Where: Frontier Hall Second Floor Community Room
In-Person

Watching NCAA and NFL football, primarily on saturdays and sundays

Leader: Sarnai Gunsenkhorloo
Contact: gunse010@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Fourth Floor Lounge or Main first Floor Lounge
In-Person

Our housing group brings creativity to our shared spaces by making and displaying art. From painting canvases to crafting decor, we add color and life to lounges and common areas. Our goal is to make our environment more welcoming and uniquely ours through simple, hands-on projects.

Leader: Grace Compton
Contact: compt135@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: First floor classroom
In-Person

Meetings will be devoted to drinking good quality tea, appreciating the cultural impacts and aspects of tea, while spilling tea.

Leader: Safia Keval
Contact: keval006@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Tbd
In-Person

We sing songs, harmonize, and eat snacks and chill.


When: Every Friday
Where: Frontier room N478
In-Person

A group of friends that come together on Fridays to watch movies together before the weekend and some study work

Leader: Paige Pomajzl
Contact: pomaj001@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Frontier main lounge
In-Person

Practical skills like sewing, cooking, and crafting with snacks

Leader: Martha Wondimu
Contact: wondi014@umn.edu
When: First Sunday of the month at 7 pm
Where: Frontier Classroom
In-Person

Watch your favorite romantic comedies on the first Sunday of every month while enjoying some snacks!


When: 10am Saterday
Where: Frontier 270, 10am Saterday
In-Person

Every weekend, we head out as a group to explore everything the Twin Cities has to offer — from hidden food spots and late-night dessert runs to art crawls, arcades, thrift tours, mini-golf, live music, and random one-off events happening around town.


When: every friday
Where: floor 1 in room 174
In-Person

Podcast where we talk about first time college experiences and chat about different issues that young women go through but have it been in a chill setting, essentially "girl talk"

Leader: Gu Bu
Contact: bu007128@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Study group of CBS students in varying locations with snacks and other related food.

Leader: Sean Flaherty
Contact: flahe255@umn.edu
When: Announcements about meeting times made on Group me or Instagram(
In-Person

We do any and all spoon related activities. Potential future events spoons (the card game) tournament, spoon wrestling, spoon making, waterslide kickball, spoon giveaways.

Leader: Isaac Ness
Contact: ness0363@umn.edu
When: Once a week-ish
Where: Depends on activity, usually 4th floor
In-Person

4th Floor Onesie club to do lots of stuff in Onesies (cooking, sports, movies, etc.)

Leader: Aubrey Hurda
Contact: hurda002@umn.edu
When: Every Thursday at 6PM
Where: Main Lounge in Frontier Hall
In-Person

Watching The Summer I Turned Pretty weekly when the new episode comes out


When: Every other Saturday
Where: Any available Frontier lounge (usually first floot)
In-Person

We play board games (mainly Avalon) and sometimes Among Us every other Saturday. Free snacks are provided at almost every meeting.

Middlebrook Hall

Leader: Viktor Kaiser
Contact: kaise634@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Restaurants around campus
In-Person

The 6th Floor Dinner Group is a group for student residents interested in exploring global cuisine around the Minneapolis campus. Near the end of each month, we will go to a different restaurant and try some new food from a different culture. We hope to use this group to expand members' palates and connect with other residents.

Leader: Wyatt Candella
Contact: cande045@umn.edu
When: Fridays at 7:00pm
Where: 7th Floor TV Lounge
In-Person

Come to the TV lounge on 7th Floor and have a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy tasty popcorn, and watch a movie together!

Leader: Victoria Bohl
Contact: bohl0148@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD (possibly at the baker center)
In-Person

A place were we can learn acro safely!

Leader: Megan Babcock
Contact: babco261@umn.edu
When: Every other Friday 1-4pm
Where: fishbowl
In-Person

Will sit around and do art together.

Leader: Quinn Syed
Contact: syed0100@umn.edu
When: Saturdays
Where: TBD
In-Person

We go to Asian restaurants around the twin cities! We will try new foods and gain new experiences. From Chinese to Indian, we will try foods from all over Asia!

Leader: Ella Lynch
Contact: lynch990@umn.edu
When: Mondays @ 7 PM
Where: Middlebrook 1st Floor Kitchen
In-Person

Come bake, learn, and connect! Each week we’ll try new recipes—from classics to seasonal treats and desserts from around the world. While our creations are in the oven, we’ll play games together—members are encouraged to bring their favorites to share. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this is a fun, welcoming space to share tips, laughs, and good food while building community.

Leader: Hmoov Her
Contact: her00411@umn.edu
When: Every other Thursday at 6PM-8PM
Where: Terrace Room
In-Person

A place where students can hang out, chill, and play some music together. Bring your own instruments, jam out, and have a good time! All skill levels are welcome. Non-musicians are welcome to watch and attend. If you are interested, please fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/RoXvwUP7ZNtNy66H7

Leader: Jayda Lee
Contact: lee04496@umn.edu
When: TBD, Every other Friday..
Where: Depends on agreed upon food location
In-Person

We're a group of food lovers who want to explore and try different restaurants, cafes, and hidden gems around the campus area. Whether for a quick bite, a late night snack, or a full on feast, we want to discover new flavors and share good meals together.

Leader: Yunru Chen
Contact: yunru002@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Different cafés in the city
In-Person

When we are all free, we stop at cool cafés or boba shops to grab a drink before going on city hikes to sightsee.

Leader: Emily Sperbeck
Contact: sperb025@umn.edu
When: Saturday or Sunday afternoons / Weekends
Where: Eighth Floor Lounge
In-Person

We will do fun crafts and DIYs!

Leader: Aurelija Medziukaite
Contact: medzi001@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Kitchen or 11th floor lounge
In-Person

Every meeting we either cook/bake or craft together! There will be music and good conversation!

Leader: Justice Grier
Contact: grier057@umn.edu
When: First meeting 10/11 from 2-4pm
Where: 9th Floor Study Lounge
In-Person

A collective for people to work on crochet projects or learn to crochet if they don’t know how

Leader: Vivian Amos
Contact: amos0050@umn.edu
When: Tuesday Nights throughout the season
Where: 11th Floor Lounge
In-Person

Tuesday nights, we join in the tv lounge to watch dancing with the stars and eat dinner provided by different places each week

Leader: Nathan Chen
Contact: chen9472@umn.edu
When: Every Saturday 7 pm - 9 pm
Where: 9th Floor lounge
In-Person

Playing DnD every Saturday evening 7 pm - 9 pm

Leader: Zhaoyang Zhang
Contact: zha00277@umn.edu
When: TBD. Usually dinner time or weekend afternoons, where members ha
Where: First floor Kitchen.
In-Person

Cooking and eating together. We do Chinese food, Italian food, and will explore more new options. We welcome everyone here, as our group name suggests: Embrace All Together!

Leader: Cadie Leeseberg
Contact: leese024@umn.edu
When: TBA
Where: TBD
In-Person

Wrestling group for girls looking to expand

Leader: Sydney Nguyen
Contact: nguy5823@umn.edu
When: Weekly on weekends
Where: Baseline Tennis center
In-Person

A group of Middlebrook residents playing tennis to stay active and build community through group hits.

Leader: Esther Anderson
Contact: and10914@umn.edu
When: Every Saturday evening
Where: Second floor lounge
In-Person

Get together weekly to taste test different ice creams and get to know each other! (Different flavors of ice cream each week, we will vote on which ones).

Leader: Breckin Ryan
Contact: ryan1135@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday 8-11pm unless the Vikings are playing that same tim
Where: 9th floor lounge
In-Person

We will be playing Jackbox games in the 9th floor lounge using my Xbox one to play the games

Leader: Lincoln Schinze
Contact: schin261@umn.edu
Where: TBD
In-Person

Fostering a community of like-minded Taco Bell enjoyers to meet up, participate in group activities/games, watch movies, and of course eat Taco Bell.

Leader: Isa Cavil
Contact: cavil022@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We are going to record a weekly podcast about college life/experiences.

Leader: Michael Sander
Contact: sand1592@umn.edu
When: Sundays 7p-9p
Where: Middlebrook fishbowl
In-Person

Group for Middlebrook residents to play board games.

Leader: Cohen Callaway
Contact: calla600@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We get together every week and play DND.

Leader: Ian Young
Contact: youn3191@umn.edu
When: 9/3/2035
Where: 1015
In-Person

Draft and play fantasy football

Leader: Jailee Meyers
Contact: meye4007@umn.edu
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Where: TBD
In-Person

Creating crafts and memories together.

Leader: Cohen Callaway
Contact: calla600@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Middlebrook Movie rooms (exact floor TBD depending on which ones
In-Person

We get together and watch movies every week.

Leader: Sonja Rutten
Contact: rutte095@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: 5th floor lounge or dorm room
In-Person

We are going to play Minecraft and hang out together also watch football/basketball when the time is right.

Leader: Manakherto Shoble
Contact: shobl001@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

a place for like-minded individuals to come together and share the joy of movies.

Leader: Kiran Sikka
Contact: sikka021@umn.edu
When: Saturdays at 6-7
Where: TBD
In-Person

watch movies

Leader: Storm Honigstock
Contact: honig026@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We watch recordings (or if we’re lucky, live performances) of musicals together. Theater experience not at all necessary, we’re just here to have a fun time.

Leader: Nate Haukos
Contact: hauko040@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: First floor pool room
In-Person

We play pool. This is a great way to meet other Middlebrook residents and relax. No skill required.

Leader: Violet Kerkhoff
Contact: kerkh019@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday. At 6:30
Where: At the marshal in dinky town please email me @ Kerkh019@umn.edu
In-Person

We watch reality tv shows like dancing with the stars or the bachelor. We also eat snacks while we watch.

Leader: Emily Sperbeck
Contact: sperb025@umn.edu
When: biweekly (on weekends)
Where: Eighth Floor Lounge
In-Person

We will try new snacks biweekly and review them.

Leader: David Steiner
Contact: stei2039@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: 6th Floor Lounge or Terrace Room
In-Person

Watching Movies in the 6th Floor Lounge and/or Terrace room with some snacks like candy/chips/popcorn to munch on during showtime.

Leader: Lincoln Urdahl
Contact: urdah020@umn.edu
When: Sundays(starts between 12 and 7 depending on the games)
Where: 9th floor lounge
In-Person

Watch football and hangout

Leader: Ava Schaffhausen
Contact: schaf773@umn.edu
When: Biweekly, Sunday 7-9pm
Where: 12th Floor Lounge
In-Person

Come to the floor 12 lounge to enjoy relaxing tea and invigorating music. Bring your own mug and enjoy tasty tea and hot chocolate, while singing along to classic and recent hits alike. Come to relax, connect, and sing with floor 12!

Leader: Sky Watercott
Contact: water537@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday night at 8pm
Where: Tenth floor lounge
In-Person

We're a chill and fun group centered around community and games! We'll meet every Sunday night at 8pm in the lounge of the 10th floor of Middlebrook. Contact me if you want to bring any games, and we welcome anyone to join! Let me know if you have any interest in joining via email. There's no required amount of time to attend and there's no special commitments.


When: Every Saturday or Sunday @2
Where: Middlebrook hall
In-Person

We are building our community for the hopes of new and fun experiences. As freshman who are a homesick. Most of us are from out of state. Weekly adventures around Minneapolis to make it seem more like home.

Leader: Selene Dalinis
Contact: dalin014@umn.edu
When: TBD (probably weekend)
Where: Kitchen on 1st floor
In-Person

We come together to hang out and bake, both trying new recipes and sharing home favorites.

Leader: Anaya Garg
Contact: garg0138@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Tower Kitchen
In-Person

Get together to bake sweet treats (sometimes savory) to enjoy as a group and share with friends!

Leader: Eleanor Ashford
Contact: ashfo046@umn.edu
When: Thursdays evening
Where: Ninth floor lounge
In-Person

Getting together to celebrate the fine art of stretching our brains and soothing our throats.

Leader: Charlize Heavner
Contact: heavn005@umn.edu
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Where: 7th floor lounge or the biggest lounge
In-Person

Watching the final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 as a community.

Leader: Cole Handberg
Contact: handb033@umn.edu
When: 2-4 weekend days. Likely 10/18, 10/25, and 11/8.
Where: Ninth Floor Lounge
In-Person

A hiking group that will meet on 2-4 weekends to walk around some of the beautiful natural sites around the Twin Cities. We will take public transport(ie, light rail and/or metro buses) to get to the various locations. Before departing, we plan to hold a breakfast gathering for members to socialize. Location ideas include Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, and Lake Bde Maka Ska.

Leader: Arnav Basnet
Contact: basne049@umn.edu
When: Saturdays or Sundays
Where: Middlebrook Third Floor TV Lounge
In-Person

We will watch anything: movies, sports, shows, etc.

Leader: Milana Berger
Contact: ber00413@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Fun activities to promote wellness and rejuvenation!

Pioneer Hall

Leader: Jacob Gallagher
Contact: galla814@umn.edu
When: Friday at 3:30-6PM
Where: Ground floor main lounge
In-Person

We are trying to bring musicians and music producers together by holding fun music involved events.

Leader: Ellis Yang
Contact: yang9849@umn.edu
When: Friday after noon, 4 - 6 pm
Where: TBD
In-Person

We are a multicultural group comprised of first-generation African American and Asian individuals who support one another to advance our education. An inclusive study group, that's what we are.

Leader: Arianna Maboudou-Tchao
Contact: mabou002@umn.edu
When: November 8 from 1:30-3:30
Where: Pioneer First Floor Kitchen
In-Person

For music lovers and bakers alike. This group is combining two of your favorite things. If blasting music, singing along, and eating sweet treats is your jam, join us for a night of fun!

Leader: Yaretzi Salgado
Contact: salga106@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday , time TBD
Where: Fourth Floor Lounge Pioneer Hall
In-Person

We are a group that will meet once a week on Sundays for brunch. We will meet to watch a couple episodes of the popular show “Bridgerton”. We will meet in the fourth floor central lounge of Pioneer Hall.

Leader: Arwa Doctor
Contact: docto010@umn.edu
When: 7:30pm-9pm every Thursday
Where: In Pioneer Game Room
In-Person

We are a group that plays card & board games every Thursday from 7:30-9pm in the Pioneer Game Room! Open to everyone! We play games like Uno, Monopoly Deal, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Mafia Card Game, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Coup, That’s Not a Hat, Tapple, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Ludo, Clue, Mysterium, and many more!


When: Wednesday night
Where: 5th floor lounge
In-Person

We watch the show Chad powers every week and eat food

Leader: Beau Lyon
Contact: lyon0234@umn.edu
When: Sunday Afternoons
Where: 5th floor lounge
In-Person

We play all kinds of games, like board games, but also social deduction games like mafia, with fruit snacks for all to enjoy!

Leader: Andrew Pulvermacher
Contact: pulve061@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday until February 8th
Where: Pioneer 4th floor room e449
In-Person

We are a group of people who love nfl and watching football and we were hoping to start a group for watching football. Every Sunday we want to purchase redzone and watch it as well as some snacks and maybe nicer chairs. We hope to entertain and provide a good space for watching and loving football

Leader: Mia Osman
Contact: osman532@umn.edu
When: Every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 6-11pm (times may var
Where: E416 Lounge
In-Person

Want a space to just be? This group is all about hanging out and doing whatever sounds fun in the moment. Some nights we’ll study and chat, other nights we’ll watch a movie, play games, bake, eat snacks, or just debrief after a long day. No pressure, no set agenda, just a good time with good people. Come through for the vibes!

Leader: Dana Oenning
Contact: oenni005@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: The kitchen in Pioneer
In-Person

Getting together once a week at night to bake cookies and/or other baked goods in the downstairs kitchen.

Leader: Alison Lewin
Contact: lewin066@umn.edu
When: Most NFL games (Sunday, Monday, Thursday) - All Eagles and Giant
Where: TBD
In-Person

Watch and learn about NFL games!

Leader: Aiden Gorlitz
Contact: gorli016@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Pioneer Game Room
In-Person

Play ping pong

Leader: Nicholas Vitez
Contact: vitez003@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Pioneer kitchenette
In-Person

We plan on connecting with cooking. Learning cuisine, culture, and new people is our goal.

Leader: Lucas Schliep
Contact: schli449@umn.edu
When: Saturdays, Sunday, any other major sports day
Where: 3rd Floor Central Lounge
In-Person

People that love watching football, hockey, baseball, and any other major sport.

Leader: Chenden Malli
Contact: malli165@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: pioneer
In-Person

We will play pool

Leader: Izaiah Purdie
Contact: purdi041@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Our mission is to create a beginner friendly boxing group that will help participants create connections, increase their fitness, improve their focus, and finally help each person grow over time. This group will not tolerate toxicity and will adhere to most professional boxing rules. We will schedule two events each month where participants can gain experience on one on one boxing matches that will be supervised with judges, referees, and med-kids on stand by. These boxing events will follow all official rules with no tolerance for ignoring those rules. Gear will be mandatory but provided, we will provide gloves, headgear, and hand wraps. Mouthguards will also be required but all participant's must bring their own. The goal is to create matches with people that are in the same class as one another and also to allow people in the end to have fun while learning how to participate in of the most popular sports in the world!

Leader: Brian Ratanpal
Contact: ratan021@umn.edu
Where: TBD
In-Person

Watching slice of life anime together and eating snacks.

Leader: Ella Davis
Contact: davi4853@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday at 10:30 am
Where: The Graduate Starbucks
In-Person

Go to Starbucks at the Graduate every Sunday at 10:30 to study with other people in Pioneer and be able to build a bigger community

Leader: Ryan Steinberg
Contact: stei2175@umn.edu
When: Sundays
Where: TBD
In-Person

Well watch football together and enjoy snacks

Leader: Kendall Johnson
Contact: joh23173@umn.edu
When: Monday nights at 7
Where: 2nd floor lounge
In-Person

Once a week we will meet in a lounge or dorm and watch the summer I turned pretty while enjoying canes

Leader: Ella Davis
Contact: davi4853@umn.edu
When: Every Wednesday
Where: The lounge on the 5th floor in Pioneer
In-Person

Every Wednesday, our favorite show comes out with a new episode and a lot of girls (last time it was about 15) come to the lounge to watch it together.

Leader: Austin Kwon
Contact: kwon0273@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Rec Center
In-Person

A student led CrossFit fitness group at the University of Minnesota. We train together to build strength, endurance, and community. All levels welcome come sweat, push limits, and meet new friends!

Leader: Ram Arora
Contact: arora288@umn.edu
When: September 8th, 7:15 pm; September 14th, 7:20 pm; September 21st,
Where: C324 Central Third Floor Lounge
In-Person

Hello! We are a student group based out of Pioneer Hall, and we are a group designed to create a fun space to watch the Vikings games. If you are an avid sports fan, or just someone who wants to have a good time and meet some new people, be sure to stop by! We hope to see you there. SKOL!

Sanford Hall

Leader: Rachael Lewis
Contact: lewi1954@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

We all enjoy opening small blind boxes and collecting trinkets. These trinkets are used to decorate our rooms and can even be used as keychains to attach to out backpacks! We would like to set aside time where we can just hangout, talk, and open blind boxes together.

Leader: Anna Cox
Contact: cox00297@umn.edu
When: TBD - coming soon! ( First meeting 10/27)
Where: Seventh Floor Lounge
In-Person

A group where everyone gets to make various coffee shop drinks while we all hang out and chill.

Leader: Imani Blanks
Contact: blank264@umn.edu
When: Twice Monthly, Tuesdays, @7pm starting October 7th
Where: Sanford Movie Room
In-Person

Flick Fest meets on the first and last Tuesday of each month, it's a hangout where we come together to enjoy a new movie and try a different food each time.

Leader: Aurora Sherman
Contact: sherm668@umn.edu
When: Saturday, November 15th 7:00 pm
Where: Meeting Room 150 (Fireplace Lounge)
In-Person

A fun and delicious way to build connections and foster new relationships. Here, we would be cooking food and hosting a pre-Thanksgiving get-together before Thanksgiving break

Leader: Alisha Kalair
Contact: kalai021@umn.edu
When: Biweekly Fridays at 3:00pm
Where: Sanford Game Room
In-Person

Hungry (feining) for fun? Join us in the Sanford basement for the ultimate super ultra mix of food and friendly bonding. We will play ping pong, card games, Pool, trivia, and anything else one could recommend that doesn't involve physical contact. Whether you’re a strategy master manipulator in card games, a casual gamer, or just here for your favorite catered fast food, Gobble & Game is the perfect place to eat, play, and connect with friends (or make new ones!!) Come for the food, stay for the fun.

Leader: Andy Tao
Contact: tao00094@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Learning about different cultures through cuisine! "Grubby Grunchers" is what a group of us MCAE kids were called by our supervisor that left, Terra Brister.

Leader: Ryan Ngo
Contact: ngo00156@umn.edu
When: Wednesday September 17th @ 7 or 8
Where: TV Lounge Sanford
In-Person

Matcha club is a club for all matcha connoisseurs. We'll provide matcha and do a watch party of episode 11 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. We also dabble in labubus, feminine literature, and sonny angels.

Leader: Molly Fruit
Contact: fruit007@umn.edu
When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7pm
Where: Sanford TV Lounge RENO side
In-Person

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we watch movies, play roblox, and enjoy FOOD! We will also have balloon animal tutorials from Adeleine. Pixels & Popcorn is a great way to make friends, enjoy food, and play roblox! We will vote on the movie every time to assure we aren't choosing boring movies. And, if it permits, we will also vote on whether we watch the Timberwolves game (if its on a Thursday). The first movie we will watch will be "Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse" on October 16th!

Leader: Matias Honkola
Contact: honko031@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday at 4:00pm!
Where: SA 150
In-Person

Sanford's very own D&D group, come join if you are interested in playing or learning! Welcoming both new and old players alike, as well as GM's! FUNDING GOES TO SNACKS, MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED

Leader: Olive Yonko
Contact: yonko011@umn.edu
When: Thursday 9/11/25
Where: 6th Floor Lounge
In-Person

Surprising the international student on our floor with a birthday party because she has never had one before

Leader: Bailey Visek
Contact: visek002@umn.edu
When: Every other Saturday Evening
Where: Second Floor Lounge
In-Person

Tea time featuring a sing along from a rotating setlist

Leader: Sierra Anthony
Contact: antho285@umn.edu
When: Once a weeks on Saturday afternoons
Where: The Sanford community kitchen
In-Person

A baking club that primarily meets once a week and listens to music or watches shows while baking to build a sense of community in Sanford.


When: Every Tuesday
Where: Sanford Classroom
In-Person

Eating desserts from Mrs. Desserts & Kumpir. We want to try diverse local businesses. Mrs. Desserts & Kumpir are a local Palestinian small business in the UMN community. We would like to support them by offering Sanford residents a taste-testing group, where they can try different desserts and hopefully buy them for themselves.

Territorial Hall

Leader: Austin Brang
Contact: brang023@umn.edu
When: Friday or Saturday nights 1-2 times a month
Where: Room 161
In-Person

Getting a group together to play games, both card and board games included

Leader: Maya Hoff
Contact: hoff1786@umn.edu
When: 1st Sunday of each month
Where: T-Hall Classroom or 1st Floor Lounge
In-Person

Tap in to your creative side with us! We will have a project of the month, or you can bring your own and just hang out!

Leader: Kate Leuer
Contact: leuer049@umn.edu
When: Every Tuesday DWTS streams, @7:00 PM
Where: Territorial TV Room
In-Person

We will do a Dancing With the Stars watch party every Tuesday that it streams! We come together in the TV room with snacks and watch the show!

Leader: Patrick Pelikan
Contact: pelik013@umn.edu
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, as well as occasional Monday and Thur
Where: Either the Gopher Hole, the Territorial Rec Room, or a dorm
In-Person

A group to watch NFL and CFB games, play and discuss fantasy football, and eat some food.

Leader: Sarah Jorgensen
Contact: jorge913@umn.edu
When: Sometime over the weekend (most likely saturdays or sunday)
Where: 4th floor lounge
In-Person

We eat and appreciate fruit together. Fruit thats not available in the dinning hall, or are considered “unusual”.

Leader: Will Nurminen
Contact: nurmi017@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Group members play clash Royale and consume an assortment of various foods. Taste test new foods every time we meet and play clash Royale. Have Clash Royale tournaments with brackets. Have a reward for the winner of the tournament. Have a movie, sports game, or TV show playing in the background. It is open invite so anyone can join. Members are encouraged to bring new people. A time to play games, eat food, and meet new people.

Leader: Ava Hales
Contact: hales082@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Room 392
In-Person

Love Island watch parties!

Leader: Maddie Klein
Contact: klei1093@umn.edu
When: Every Sunday at 7-9pm
Where: Territorial Classroom
In-Person

We get together to watch popular TV shows that we all express interest in as a community, and we get snacks for everyone to share during the show.

Leader: Sabrena Thao
Contact: thao1248@umn.edu
When: Saturday or Friday nights at 7:00 pm (once or twice a month)
Where: Classroom
In-Person

We are a group that comes together to watch movies, have dinner and occasionally do small activities such as board games and more.

Wilkins Hall

Leader: Fiona MacCarthy
Contact: macca086@umn.edu
When: Tuesday, September 23 @ 7:00pm
Where: Wilkins Computer Room (400)
In-Person

Making tie blankets while sippin’ on boba!

Leader: Olivia Scheuren
Contact: scheu206@umn.edu
When: Once a month on Wednesdays
Where: Late October
In-Person

Chick Fil-A and movies!

Leader: Xiaoshan Hu
Contact: hu000824@umn.edu
When: Every race weekend (time will vary)
Where: Second floor lounge
In-Person

Watch F1 every race weekend. Bring your snacks and have fun! Contact me before joining the club! Thank you!!!

Leader: Tyris Lee
Contact: lee03756@umn.edu
When: Tbd
Where: Second floor lounge
In-Person

After much request the floor two of Wilkins will be graced by Wilkins very own in house stylist. Come get your hair dyed, apply henna, or watch shows while eating snacks.

Leader: Tyris Lee
Contact: lee03756@umn.edu
When: Friday Nov 7th
Where: 2nd floor lounge
In-Person

Come talk about midterms or study with second floor's favorite and only CA

Leader: Rose Selle
Contact: selle209@umn.edu
When: Wednesday Nov. 12 at 6:30 PM
Where: Wilkins Game Room
In-Person

Come watch Twilight with treats like pizza and popcorn!


When: TBD
Where: Music room of Wilkins Hall (Main level)
In-Person

Aspiring group of musicians who seek to rehearse and perform live music.

Yudof Hall

Leader: Emma Jones
Contact: jone4311@umn.edu
When: Every Thursday of the month from 5pm-8pm
Where: Club Room in Yudof
In-Person

We meet every Thursday and watch anime from 5pm-8pm and eat Japanese snacks. Have fun and build a community.

Leader: Kayla Stevenson
Contact: stev1060@umn.edu
When: Tuesdays at 7pm
Where: Yudof Clubroom
In-Person

Art Adventures is a place to work on art projects and meet other people who also enjoy art. You are welcome to bring your own projects to work on, or use the group materials. We have canvases, air-dry clay, magnets, and more!

Leader: Lane Renner
Contact: renne212@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Yudof Club Room
In-Person

Looking to play some board games? Look no further! Bored Games is back for the second year in a row to bring you all your board game needs. Currently on hiatus. Check back in to see what we have planned later in the semester

Leader: Nate Tseng
Contact: tseng100@umn.edu
When: Sundays at 6 pm
Where: Yudof 116
In-Person

A group for jamming and songwriting together! All skill levels welcome. Join our Groupme at https://groupme.com/join_group/110451031/GRKBIwJj


When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
Where: Clubroom
In-Person

We watch movies on Fridays.

Leader: Tony Akinyemi
Contact: akiny024@umn.edu
When: The 1st or 3rd Wednesday of each month. Monthly meetings
Where: Yudof Clubhouse or Yudof 1-116
In-Person

The mission of this group is to create a safe space for Nigerians immigrants and any student to have discussions about their experiences in America and to learn about Nigerian culture. The goal of this group is to create more representation for Nigerian culture on campus. Any student is welcome to these events regardless of their background.

Leader: Samsam Ali
Contact: ali00488@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: TBD
In-Person

Welcome! This is a space for all Muslim women living on-campus this year to have a girl's night together, have fun and meet new people. We will also do suhoor and iftaar activities and fun during Ramadan - from cooking to watching halaqa's - there is something for every muslim girlie living on campus! All are welcome

Leader: Shaine Kilyun
Contact: kilyu003@umn.edu
When: TBD
Where: Yudof Clubroom
In-Person

We make dog and cat toys for shelters in need.

Keeler

Leader: Madeleine Prescott
Contact: presc121@umn.edu
When: Every third Sunday
Where: Apartment 202
In-Person

A group for people to get together, eat brunch, and send postcards to friends and family