Programs & Events

Dynamic Programming Fosters Structured Serendipity

Programming and connection are central to One and Two Discovery Square, even amid the pandemic when most tenants worked from home. The programming helped maintain a sense of community and connectedness during a time of isolation and strengthened associations among tenants.

Interested in hosting an event of your own in a Discovery Square conference space? Submit the form below, and we'll be in touch regarding next steps.

We host weekly and monthly events including: 

UMR Lock-In at One Discovery Square

One Discovery Square 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Exams are coming, and sometimes you need a change of scenery! Join us for the first One Discovery Square Lock-In for UMR students! Beginning at 3 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd, we'll be transforming the building into a fully outfitted study zone designed to cultivate an awesome experience for you and your colleagues. Full Access […]

FREE

TGIM: Juneteenth

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with red foods! Several African traditions place great philosophical and spiritual importance on the color red, including the Yoruba of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo; and the Kongo of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo, and Gabon. Whether with prosperity foods such as collard greens, cornbread, […]

FREE

BBQ Make & Take

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us as we make our own barbecue spice blends. Perfect for the summer season of grilling! Stop by at any time during this event to make your own, label it and make a recipe card so you can replicate it. Then take it home and use it at your next weekend gathering.

FREE

TGIM: Smores Indoors

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

This month, join us for a Summer Camp experience and make delicious smores indoors! No time? No problem! Make a kit to take home and fire up your backyard fire pit.

FREE

TACObout Innovation

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for a complimentary taco lunch, activities, and collaborative discussions! Energize your lunch hour with One Discovery Square. About this event Program includes: Noon - 12:30 pm: fix a plate and make a friend with an activity while you get your lunch 12:30 - 12:45 pm: Listen to the topic presentation while you chow […]

FREE

End of Summer BBQ

Patio Outside Steam Cafe

Celebrate the end of summer with our Annual BBQ for tenants and students of One Discovery Square! We'll be outside with free lunch, homemade lemonade, games, and music from 11 am until 1 pm. RSVP's are required for this event to support us in bringing in enough food for everyone, though you are free to […]

FREE

Summer Block Party with UMR!

Patio on Third 400 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join returning students for a back-to-school block party! We'll have multiple local food trucks, music, and games from noon until 2 p.m. Grab a seat outside on 3rd Street during your lunch break and mingle with the next generation of talent, industry leaders, and community partners. Food Trucks include: Taco Lab, Infuzun Foods, Jersey Joes, and Pasquales Pizza! […]

SELF PAY

TGIM: Churros in Collaboration Hall

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Thank Goodness It's Monday! Join us this month as we celebrate a favorite sweet treat that dates back to the 1500's in Spain: Churros! We'll have a takeaway treat for you from 2 - 4 pm in Collaboration Hall.

FREE

Valentines & Black History Movie Night with UMR

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

UMR Students are invited to join in the fun for a themed Movie Night! In keeping with both Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we'll be showing The Photograph. Pizza, beverages, and themed treats will be available for you to enjoy, along with encouraging valentines cards to keep or give to those in your life […]

FREE

TGIM: Waffle Bar

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in Collaboration Hall for a Waffle Bar from 2-4 pm! Complete with berries, syrup, whipped cream, and more - it's the perfect way to boost your day. Stay a while and mingle with colleagues, share your valentine's plans, and talk shop with industry experts!

FREE

TGIM: Pi Day

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in Collaboration Hall from 2-4 pm to celebrate the most magical of all numbers! We've brought in pies from Grandma's Kitchen and encourage you to grab a slice, stay a while, mingle with colleagues, and talk shop with industry experts! Pies include: Chocolate Silk Lemon Meringue Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Caramel Nut Crunch

FREE

Small Bites: Big Thoughts

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in Collaboration Hall on July 21st from 11 am - 1 pm for Small Bites and Big Thoughts! This week we'll be focused on breaking the stigma around HIV with presentations from the NIMH. HIV-Related Intersectional Stigma Research Advances and Opportunities Workshop Report Out Featuring Paul Gaist, Amber Wilson, & Gregory Greenwood This […]

FREE

Space and Services to Make Your Next Event a Success

Planning an event? Common spaces at One and Two Discovery Square are available for tenants to use. With catering from Café Steam and professional event-planning support, your event is sure to be a success. 

Collaboration and Event Spaces in One Discovery Square Include

BREAKOUT AREAS

Collaboration Hall
2nd Floor Area
Outside Patio
3rd Floor Area

CONFERENCE ROOMS

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