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Join us on Feb. 17-18 for Winter Blast on the North Campus Diag! The Center for Campus Involvement along with the Go North Initiative is hosting an ice rink - yes, really - and free skate rental from noon to 10pm Friday and Saturday. Also, the Michigan Ice Carving team competes against other area colleges in creating ice sculptures on Saturday, 11am-3pm. Come cheer on the Wolverines in this unique competition! A special UMix takes place on the 17th which will involve ice skating, as well!

The North Campus Recreation Building (NCRB) has some new upgrades that they are excited to share with you this upcoming fall semester.  Just under two years ago, the Department of Recreational Sports, Home of the NCRB was given a onetime allotment of money to specifically devote to new equipment, facility renovations and upgrades.  This fall the NCRB will be home to two new flat screens TV’s that will be connected to the University’s cable channels will be installed and displayed in the lobby area.  Furniture to accompany the lobby area has already been purchased and is craving for student

How do I get to Pierpont Commons from North Campus housing?

• Best option from 7:30 a.m.-10:55 a.m.: Take the Northwood Express from your residence to Pierpont. Stops are on Murfin north of Hubbard, at the Fire Station, on Bishop St, on Cram Circle, on Hubbard near Cram Circle and on Hubbard near Murfin.
• Other times: Take the Northwood or Bursley-Baits buses from your residence or Bursley to Pierpont.

How do I get to the Michigan Union on Central Campus from North Campus?

Ever want to control something with your mind? Rearrange your bedroom by only thinking about it?  The University of Michigan 3D Lab is using EEG technology combined with full body gestures to bring a new level of immersion to interactive applications. Using the EPOC Emotiv headset one can read instant EEG patterns from 14 areas of the brain. This information can be used to tell special software whether you are smiling, stressed out, or thinking about grapes.

University Unions is an organization within the Division of Student Affairs offering a variety of services, programs and opportunities for student involvement in The Michigan Union and The Michigan League on Central Campus, and The Pierpont Commons on North Campus. The Unions help connect students, staff, faculty and guests to places where you can meet friends, attend events, grab food, get computer time, study and more. Many student organizations operate out of the Unions - making them a constant hub of activity!

Stop in any of the restaurants or cafes at Pierpont Commons and you will find new items for fall!

Are you confused over which fork to use when? Do you  want to impress a potential employer? Come to the Business Etiquette Dinner!

The popular Business Etiquette Dinner will be taking place on October 27, 2011, from 5pm to 7pm at Commons Cafe, Pierpont Commons. Be sure to sign up quickly because space is running out!

Cost is $15.00/ticket. Contact uuap@umich.edu for more information.

Students have been singing, dancing, floating, ice carving, eating, skating, flash mobbing, tailgating and more on North Campus this year. Check out the NEW video highlighting some of the fun times! View North Campus Vibrancy video here.