The University of North Dakota Presidential Search Committee will meet Wednesday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Idea Lab, Center for Innovation, Ina Mae Rude Building, 4200 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks. The agenda is available at https://ndus.edu/state-board-of-higher-education/agendas-minutes-videos-2-3/ .
Author: Jan Orvik
Remembering Lisa Burger
Lisa Burger Lisa Marie Burger, Assistant Vice President for Student Academic Services, of Grand Forks, passed away at Valley Memorial Homes on July 17 with her husband, Gerrad Burger, at her side. She was 50 years old. Lisa Beltz was born Dec. 2, […]
Massachusetts-based Physical Sciences Inc. partners with UND to test weather-measuring UAS payload
UND recently provided Massachusetts-based Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) the advanced platform, authorization and flight excellence to test its compact laser hygrometer, developed for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The hygrometer, built to measure ambient water vapor density, air […]
Children grades 1-5 invited to ‘Schoolhouse Days’ Aug. 5 or 7
The Grand Forks County Historical Society will hold School House Days Aug. 5 or 7 for children grades 1-5. Registration is $15 per child for one day. The day and classes will focus on Rudyard Kipling’s The Cat Who Walked by Himself […]
Physical Therapy class of 2021 begins clinical studies
In a few short weeks, 49 physical therapy students, members of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2021, will start the clinical studies portion of their journey […]
Campus renewal blog features updates on Memorial Union, library, and Squires dining
The campus renewal and construction blog features updates on construction of the new Memorial Union, Chester Fritz Library, and Squires dining. Subscribe here.
Presidential search listening sessions continue July 10, 11
What characteristics and strengths would you like to see in UND’s next president? You’re invited to a listening session to share your views with members of the UND Presidential Search Committee, which is interested in the insights of faculty, staff and […]
Charles Gorecki named to lead Energy & Environmental Research Center
Charlie Gorecki Charles Gorecki has been named CEO of the UND Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas DiLorenzo. Gorecki has been with the EERC for 12 years, the last four of which were […]
Kenneth Flanagan named chair of social work
On July 1, Associate Professor Kenneth Flanagan became chair of the Department of Social work in the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines. Flanagan, a licensed clinical social worker in North Dakota – has nearly 40 years of professional social work […]
Remembering Melquiades “Carla” Riplely
Melquiades “Carla” Ripley Melquiades “Carla” Ripley, 67, of Grand Forks, died July 3, 2019 at Altru Hospital. Melquiades (Carla) Marie Avila was born in Bulverde, Texas on June 6, 1952 and grew up in East Grand Forks. She worked in the sugar […]
Parking permits go on sale July 15
Parking permit sales for 2019-20 begin July 15. They will be effective Aug. 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020, and current permits will be honored through Aug. 15. The change in effective dates is to accommodate students and faculty in programs […]
Campus renewal blog features road closure update and dining options
The Campus Renewal and Construction blog has new posts that update drivers on the Campus Road closure at Facilities, along with an announcement that Stomping Grounds is now open at O’Kelly Hall. Subscribe to the blog here.
Faculty invited to participate in summer commencement Aug. 2
UND faculty are invited to participate in the University of North Dakota’s 2019 Summer Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 2. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. Your participation in this important university event will […]
Remembering Al Hoffarth
Al Hoffarth Aloisius Xavier “Al” Hoffarth, retired vice president for operations and finance, of Bemidji, Minn., formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died June 27 at Altru Hospital from complications of a stroke. He was 76. Al Hoffarth was born to Michael and […]
Remembering Aldene Avery
Aldene Avery Aldene Delores Avery, retired food service worker, of East Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was 95. Aldene was born July 25, 1923 in Gonvick, Minn., the second of three children to Joseph Alvin Lenes and Otelia […]