9/30/2026
Hispanic Heritage Fest
11:00am-2:00pm - Gym
PTK Board Games Event
3:00pm-4:00pm - C2105
10/5/2026
Voter Education Week: Know Your Voting Rights
11:00am-1:00pm - The Overlook
Diversity Week: Living Out Loud
10:30am-12:30pm - K1450
10/6/2025
Development Day - No Classes or Activities
10/7/2026
Voter Education Week: Mock Election
11:00am-1:00pm - P0808
Diversity Week: Mental Health Awareness
11:00am-1:00pm - The Overlook
Gideon the Comfort Dog
1:00pm-2:00pm - The Link
PTK Fellowship/Service Joint Crafting Cards
2:30pm-3:30pm - The Overlook
10/8/2026
Voter Education Week: Ballot Breakdown and Early Voting
11:00am-1:00pm - College Services First Floor
Diversity Week: Bavaria Fest
12pm-2pm - K1450
Program Board: Halloween Movie Night
7:00pm-9:00pm - Courtyard (Gym as inclement weather location)
10/13/2026
Pillars of Leadership: Imposter Syndrome
11:00am-12:00pm - C2005
PTK Budgeting Simulation Event
3:00pm-4:30pm - C3005
10/15/2026-10/16/2026
Mid-term Break - No Classes or Activities
10/19/2026
Program Board: Karaoke!
11:00am-1:00pm - The Overlook
10/20/2026
Election Hero Day
11:00am-1:00pm - The Overlook
10/21/2026
PTK Halloween Party Social
12:00pm-4:00pm - P0808A
10/27/2026
PTK Beyond the Mask Workshop
11:00am-12:00pm - C2005
10/28/2026
Wellness and Resource Fair
12:00pm-2:00pm - Garden Room
Program Board Haunted House
2:00pm-6:00pm - P0808
10/29/2026
Program Board Haunted House
2:00pm-6:00pm - P0808
PTK Fall Induction
6:00pm-8:30pm - Lorenz Auditorium
All events are subject to change. Food and giveaway items are given out on a first come, first served basis. Student Life will do our best to notify students, staff and faculty of any changes.
For general questions regarding events, please send us an email
Student Life offers many ways for students to get the most out of their college experience through events, organizations and other services. Learn more about the team and ways to get involved!
If you have any questions or would like to talk to a Student Life staff member please visit us! We are located in the Kopp Student Center across from the Campus Store.
A new semester is here. Join President Dr. Pakou Yang as she extends a warm welcome to all students for the Fall 2026 term. This video highlights her excitement for the semester ahead and shares a few words of encouragement as you begin or continue your academic journey.
The Normandale Student Roar Newsletter is a campus-wide email newsletter announcing any information, activities or events that are pertinent to students. The periodical, which will appear every Monday, is designed to be a one-stop resource for information that students need to know to keep up with what is going on around the Normandale campus.
Send your submissions by Monday at 1 p.m. prior to the Monday send-date to: Roar@normandale.edu
Area of Focus: Brand Ambassador and "Hype Man" for Normandale Community College.
Contact studentlife@normandale.edu for more information
Greetings from the Department of Student Life Team! We are excited to work with you throughout the year! Meet our team and find out what areas each team member can assist you with. You can also setup an appointment directly with a member of our staff listed below!
Colleen Cahill
Office: K 1412
Phone: 952-358-8179
Areas of focus: Leadership development, club advisor support, commencement, campus partnerships, assessment, and strategic planning
Renee Cortez Rackley
Office: K 1410
Phone: 952-358-9303
Areas of focus: Phi Theta Kappa, Clubs, Diversity Center, Mentorship Program, Reflection Room
Eve Christensen
Office: K1411
Phone: 952-358-8178
Areas of Focus: Student Senate, Program Board, Clubs & Orgs, Voter Engagement
Ana Sola
Office: A1504
Phone: 952-358-8349
Areas of Focus: Fitness Center, Health and Wellness, Student Life Budget Committee
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