Student English Language Support - SELS

First summer Culture Talks is Wednesday 6/17 from 3:30-4:30pm behind 216 Pillsbury Drive SE. Please join us!

Culture Talks (Summer 2026) Culture Talks Join the Minnesota English Language Program at Culture Talks from 3:30-4:30pm on three Wednesdays this summer: June 17, July 1, and July 22! We'll meet outside in the area behind 216 Pillsbury Drive SE (or inside in Room 12 if it rains). All UMN students, schola...

The SELS team is here and ready to hunker down with you! Join us for our Finals Hunker in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE anytime between 12-3 PM. We’ve got snacks and language support at the ready!

Our Finals Hunker is only a few days away! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30th from 12-3. Drop in for on-demand language guidance while you take on your final projects, papers, and exams. See you soon in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE!

A fun Culture Talks on Thursday 3/26! Plus cupcakes!

Next Culture Talks is this Thursday 3/26 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive SE. This week we'll be doing a "Culture Show & Tell." SHOW us something related to your culture & TELL us why it is meaningful to you! Here are some ideas:

Show us a traditional dance
Sing a national anthem
Practice a greeting
Sing a song in your native language
Share a prayer or meditation
Teach us a word in your native language
Share how to say your country’s name in your native language
Teach us a traditional children’s game
Teach us a tongue twister in your native language
We'll have snacks and hot drinks, too! Hope to see you there!

As a special treat, we'll also have cupcakes this week! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.