The mission of the MU Breaks is to offer a variety of skill-based, non-credit courses and seminars. The
program also endeavors to offer group opportunities to attend a variety of events and attractions in the
tri-state area. MU Breaks course offerings are intended to meet the needs of NDSU students, faculty, and
staff as well as community members.

MU Breaks List of Events

Click HERE for a copy of the Fall 09 MU Breaks Brochure.

fileadmin/mu.ndsu.edu/09RecOuting/R_O-2009_Fall_Brochure.docx

For more information, call 701-231-7392
To register, visit the Recreation & Outing Center, Lower Level Memorial Union

Mail or phone registrations are not accepted. Because participant levels are limited, enrollment is on a first-come first serve basis. All participants in the MU Breaks program must be at least 18 years of age the day of registration.

Cancellations: All trip cancellations must be made at least three business days in advance. Cancellations made more than three business days in advance will receive a refund for 90% of their registration fee. Cancellations made less than three business days before the trip will forfeit all registration fees. If a trip, workshop or clinic is cancelled by the Outing Center, a full refund will be given.

The programs operated by the Outing Center are Drug and Alcohol free. These are not permitted at any point during the trip, workshop or clinic. If person(s) are found to be in violation of this policy, the Outing Center staff has the right to remove the participant from the trip. The participant will be responsible for arranging return transportation at their own expense.

FREE Slacklining Clinics - Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons

Slacklining is an activity that started when rock climbers had days off from rock climbing. It involves stretching a piece of 1" tubular webbing between two trees, much like a tightrope. Slacklines have more give than a traditional tightrope which makes it a great activity to improve balance for activities such as rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding. If you're looking for a new activity then give slacklining a try. Wear comfortable clothing and sandals or shoes you can easily slip off. (Slacklining is done barefoot.) No need to sign up in advance. Just show up and bring a friend.

Meeting Location: Green area at the corner of Albrecht and Centennial, south of Shepperd Arena

Time(s): 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Date(s): September 1 until the weather starts to turn. There will be no clinic on days when the temperature is less than 50 degrees or if the grass is wet.

Gooseberry Falls

Come and enjoy the fall color season along the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. Gooseberry Falls is known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife. Listen to the thunderous roar of the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls of the Gooseberry River as it plummets through a rocky gorge. Participants are responsible for all meals and should pack a lunch that can be brought into the Falls. The group will stop in Brainerd and Duluth on the way to purchase snacks and use restrooms. Pick up a What to Wear: Hiking sheet when you register.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009

Departure Time: 6:00am

Return Time: 11:00pm

Meeting Location: Memorial Union South Door

Cost: $30 for students; $35 for staff/faculty/spouse; $40 for community members

Registration Ends: Friday, September 18

Min/Max: 10-14 participants

Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo is home to more than 2,400 animals and 388 species from around the world. Animals include Amur tigers, Chinese takin, wolverines, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sharks & fish, Mexican wolves, sun bears, gibbons, a variety of birds, domestic farm animals, and many other rare and endangered species. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The cost of this trip includes transportation to and from the zoo as well as a Zoo/IMAX Combo pass. Wheelchair rental is available at the zoo.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

Departure Time: 7:00am

Return Time: 10:00pm

Meeting Location: Memorial Union South Door

Cost: $50 for students; $55 for staff/faculty/spouse; $60 for community members

Registration Ends: Friday, October 2

Min/Max: 10-14 participants

Science Museum of Minnesota

The Science Museum of Minnesota's 70,000 square feet of exhibition space includes a 10,000 square foot temporary exhibit gallery and five permanent exhibition halls covering the topics of paleontology, physical sciences and technology, the human body, peoples and cultures, and the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River flows just outside the windows of the new museum and past the museum's ten acres of outdoor exhibits and programming space. The Science Museum of Minnesota is known worldwide for its interactive exhibits, dynamic traveling exhibitions, and internationally distributed large format films. The museum was an early innovator in the use of live theater as a humanizing interpretive tool and continues to be a training ground for other museums wishing to include live programming in their exhibit halls. The Science Museum constantly explores and implements new technologies to educate our audience about science. Cost of this trip includes transportation to and from the Science Museum as well as ticket prices for the exhibits and Omni Theatre.

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Departure Time: 7:00am

Return Time: 10:00pm

Meeting Location: Memorial Union South Door

Cost: $50 for students; $55 for staff/faculty/spouse; $60 for community members

Registration Ends: Friday, October 30

Min/Max: 10-14 participants

Mall of America

Here's a great opportunity to get in some awesome shopping on all your clothing and apparel needs with no sales tax added! The Mall of America contains more than 520 stores, 86 restaurants and specialty food stores, an amusement park. Join us for eight hours of shopping in the largest mall in the country. We'll handle the driving and you enjoy the Mall of America.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009

Departure Time: 7:00am

Return Time: 11:00pm

Meeting Location: Memorial Union South Door

Cost: $30 for students; $35 for staff/faculty/spouse; $40 for community members

Registration Ends: Friday, November 13

Min/Max: 10-14 participants

Information and Policies

Registration for all classes must be done in person in the Recreation and Outing Center on the lower level of the Memorial Union. Class sizes are limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Brochures can be found at the Memorial Union Service Center Desk or in the Recreation and Outing Center on the lower level of the Memorial Union.

For additional information stop by the Recreation and Outing Center Office in Memorial Union or call 701-231-8911.

All MU Breaks program participants must be 18 years of age.

All refunds must be requested three business days prior to the start of class.

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