10/27/2026
PTK Beyond the Mask Workshop
11:00am-12:00pm - C2005
10/28/2026
Wellness and Resource Fair
12:00pm-2:00pm - Gym
Program Board Haunted House
2:00pm-6:00pm - P0806
10/29/2026
Program Board Haunted House
2:00pm-6:00pm - P0806
PTK Fall Induction
6:00pm-8:30pm - Lorenz Auditorium
PTK Honors in Action Bird Watching Event
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., meet in K1450
Student Senate Halloween Party
3:00pm-5:00pm - K1450
11/2/2026
Get Out the Vote Karaoke
12:30-2:30p.m., Overlook
11/3/2026
PTK Blood Drive
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Garden Room
Election Day! Ballots and Bites
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., College Services First Floor
11/4/2026
PTK Scavenger Hunt
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., C2105
11/5/2026
Gideon the Comfort Dog
2:00 p.m.-3:00p.m., The Link
11/10/2026
Veterans Day Event
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Veteran's Center C1060
11/11/2026
Veteran's Day - College Closed
11/12/2026
Student Senate Career Panel
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., K1450
PTK Golden Apple
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., P0808A
11/17/2026
Native American Heritage Festival
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Gym
11/18/2026
Friendsgiving with PTK
2:00-4:00 p.m., Garden Room
11/19/2026
Pillars of Leadership: Self-Efficacy & Self-Care
1:00-2:00 p.m., C1030
PTK Paying for College Event
3:00-4:00 p.m., K1450
11/25/2026
Fall Break Begins; no evening classes after 5:00 p.m.
11/25/2026-11/26/2026
Fall Break - College Closed
11/30/2026
PTK Leadership Obstacle Course
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Garden Room
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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