COA focuses on student-led programs, trips, campus events and clinics. The College Bowl team holds weekly practices to prepare for tournaments. The Forum committee compliments the academic experience through a diverse variety of cultural, educational, and social programs. These programs provide a student-directed point of engagement and enrichment outside the classroom. The Performing Arts committee provides a wide variety of theatre, comedy, dance, and music programs to enrich and enhance students' campus activities.
Events range from dancing workshops to small theatre productions.
The committee members learn the theories and practices of museum work by gaining hands-on experience in exhibit design, lighting, installation, and general arts administration. Committee members select artists, plan advertising, ticket sales, stage production and other activities. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.