Events

The Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission involves a legislative commission of 15 appointed members and managing the Great River Road, spanning 43 communities in Minnesota. The Great River Road, which has been named an All-American Road, traces the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states, traveling through the America’s rich history, vibrant culture and inspiring natural beauty.

Each year, the National Association for Rural Mental Health hosts a one of a kind conference focusing on rural and frontier mental health practice, research and public policy issues. The NARMH Annual conference brings together rural clinicians, administrators, consumers, researchers, and policy-makers. Participants’ learn about national issues and trends; develop new knowledge and skills; hear perspectives from rural consumers and advocates; and are provided with updates on the latest in research, practice and policy; socialize and HAVE FUN!

The Omaha System International Conference is held every two years as a venue for those in practice, education, research, and software development to exchange experiences. There is something for everyone involved with the Omaha System, from beginners to experts to everyone in between.

The Minnesota Education Job fair brings together 30 participating Minnesota colleges and universities and around 800 students annually. Organizations eligible to attend the Minnesota Education Job Fair must be recruiting for current or future positions where a degree or licensure in education or educational services (i.e. School Nurse, School Psychology, School Social Worker, School Counselor, etc.) is sought. Only candidates and alumni from the participating Minnesota colleges and universities are eligible to attend this event. Teaching candidates and education services candidates such as school counselors, speech therapists, school social workers, and school administrators, from the participating colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Attendees must have been enrolled in an education program that led to an education license. Candidates must be licensed by December the year they wish to attend the job fair.

This fair is attended by over 2,000 undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the participating 17 Private College career centers of the Minnesota Private College Council. Liberal arts and science students bring many skills and strengths that can be broadly applied to all industries and sectors.

Explore unique job and internship opportunities in a variety of industries by connecting with 250+ employers. The UMN Job & Internship Fair will be open to all UMN students, and alumni from the last three years.

Connect with organizations for full-time opportunities and internships. At the fair, you'll be able to: explore opportunities, engage with employers, and make an impression that can help you to stand out in the job or internship application process. Fields represented: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Policy & Management, Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, Food Systems, Forestry, Natural Resource Sciences & Management.

The Career Fair allows Government and Nonprofit agencies to meet with candidates and alumni from the 30 participating Minnesota 4-year colleges and universities and participating regional colleges. Undergraduate and Graduate schools and programs are not allowed to attend this event as exhibitors. The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities.

Each year, the National Association for Rural Mental Health hosts a one of a kind conference focusing on rural and frontier mental health practice, research and public policy issues. The NARMH Annual conference brings together rural clinicians, administrators, consumers, researchers, and policy-makers. Participants’ learn about national issues and trends; develop new knowledge and skills; hear perspectives from rural consumers and advocates; and are provided with updates on the latest in research, practice and policy; socialize and HAVE FUN!

The Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission involves a legislative commission of 15 appointed members and managing the Great River Road, spanning 43 communities in Minnesota. The Great River Road, which has been named an All-American Road, traces the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states, traveling through the America’s rich history, vibrant culture and inspiring natural beauty.