Founders Day tickets on sale; event is Feb. 22

The 2018 Founders Day banquet will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. with music provided by the UND Saxophone Quartet.   The banquet will begin at 6 p.m.

Founders Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation establishing the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.  It is the official birthday of UND!  The first celebration of Founders Day was held in 1904.

In the UND Founders Day tradition, faculty and staff members retiring between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 with at least 15 years of service, those with 25-years of service to UND, and department and faculty award winners will be recognized during the banquet.

Tickets for the Founders Day banquet are only $25 each and must be purchased by 12:00 noon on Friday, February 16th.   Use the following link to purchase tickets: UND.edu/founders-day

For table reservations for departments or colleges, contact the Chester Fritz Auditorium Box Office at 701.777.4090 or UND.edu/founders-day for a table reservation form.  A table reservation form must be completed with names, menu choices, and method of payment specified before tickets can be purchased.  Departments can request a check from their Alumni account and submit payment directly to the Chester Fritz Auditorium Box Office.  The deadline for department table reservations in 12:00 noon on Friday, February 16.

Any other questions about Founders Day can be directed to Dawn Botsford at 701.777.6393.