Student News Archive

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Entrepreneurship opportunities, Events

Future entrepreneurs: Attend Founders Day 2026 on Wednesday, May 13

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Join fellow alumni and the broader entrepreneurial community for the annual Founders Day celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship on Wednesday, May 13, 4:30-7 p.m., Walter Library. Learn about innovative projects led by students and faculty aimed at developing new products, testing new business concepts and launching new startups.

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Academic Advising

The final day for CSE college drop-in advising is Wednesday, May 13

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The final day to speak with an academic advisor during CSE college drop-in advising for the spring semester is Wednesday, May 13. Drop-in advising will be available via Zoom from 2-4 p.m. on Mondays throughout the summer.

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Commencement

Watch the live webcast of the CSE Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 14

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The 2026 CSE Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be webcast live from 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m. Central Time. Salute your favorite graduates and share your commencement photos on social media using hashtag #CSEGrad2026.

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Learn Abroad

Make your future study abroad plans over the summer

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Don’t forget to make your future study abroad plans over the summer! If you are interested in studying abroad in spring 2027 or beyond, make sure to schedule an appointment with CSE Abroad to discuss your plans.

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Career Services

Connect with CSE Career Services over the summer

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As the semester concludes, remember that you can schedule appointments this summer with a career counselor. Career counselors can assist with resume or cover letter writing, interviewing skills, evaluating or negotiating a job offer, exploring career ideas within your major, internship and job searches and more.

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Career Services, Events

Apply for the Bright Engineering Manufacturing Challenge by Monday, June 22

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The 2026 Bright Electronics Manufacturing Challenge is a national, hands-on team competition in which students design, fabricate, assemble and test a custom PCB that serves as the control system for a robot. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 22.

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Career Services

Prepare over the summer for the CSE Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 22-Wednesday, Sept. 23

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Save the date for the Fall 2026 CSE Career Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23. Mark your calendar and use the summer to prepare.

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Department-hosted events, Events

Attend the 2026 Karlis Kaufmanis Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 16

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The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics will host Dr. Chris Lintott for the 2026 Karlis Kaufmanis Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union. The lecture examines interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and related discoveries to better understand the origins and dynamic history of planetary systems.

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CSE Student Services

Help stock the CSE Care Corner: May 4–8

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CSE Student Services is partnering with the Science and Engineering Student Board (SESB) to launch the first CSE Care Corner Item Drive on Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8. The Care Corner offers students access to essential items that support well-being, especially during times when a little extra help can make a meaningful difference.

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CSE Student Services, Events

Sunset Movie Night on Monday, May 4

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Join us for one last night to celebrate the end of the year with lawn games, an outdoor screening of Rush Hour, and time to connect with fellow students on Monday, May 4, 7-10 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union Lawn. Picnic blankets and snacks will be provided!