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Feb. 26 message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
Feb. 26 message from President Armacost

Dear Students, Parents, and Members of the UND community, A few weeks back, the university announced that spring commencement ceremonies would be held virtually. A decision like this ultimately rests upon one member of the campus, and that is the President. […]

Thursday’s Founders Day ceremony honors award recipients, faculty/staff

Jan Orvik Spotlight February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
Thursday’s Founders Day ceremony honors award recipients, faculty/staff

The 2020 Founders Day ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25. Founders Day marks the 138th anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation which established the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 1883, six years […]

Feb. 12 message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight February 12, 2021February 12, 2021
Feb. 12 message from President Armacost

This month is Black History Month, our opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black Americans and their role in United States history. It’s important to remember the impact of education on the origin of Black History Month. Nelson Mandela, who […]

North Dakota tribal college presidents will speak Feb. 10 on reaching under-served populations

Michele Carroll Spotlight February 5, 2021February 10, 2021

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 3-4 p.m., the Task Force on the Future of Education at UND will host a virtual seminar with North Dakota tribal college presidents as special guests. This engaging seminar will include a discussion on reaching under-served […]

Jan. 29 message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight January 29, 2021
Jan. 29 message from President Armacost

A major UND goal for the fall semester is to re-open the campus in the same manner we did before the pandemic, which would mean face-to-face classes, campus activities and events, and normal dining and rooming arrangements. Yesterday, we received […]

Jan. 15 letter from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight January 15, 2021
Jan. 15 letter from President Armacost

Dear Campus Community, Today marks a changing of the guard at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences as Robert Kraus joins the UND team to begin his tenure as the fourth dean in the school’s storied 52-year history. I […]

Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost set for Thursday, Jan. 14

Jan Orvik Spotlight January 11, 2021January 12, 2021

Two Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost and UND leadership will be held Thursday, Jan. 14. The goal is to address questions and concerns from students, family members, faculty and staff. The faculty and staff Town Hall is set for noon, […]

Provost finalists named

Jan Orvik Spotlight January 4, 2021January 6, 2021

The University of North Dakota has announced that a UND Search Committee has identified four finalists for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (See photos and campus visitation dates). Each finalist will participate in 1½ days of […]

Dec. 18 letter from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight December 18, 2020
Dec. 18 letter from President Armacost

Dear Campus Community, We are coming to the end of another semester at the University of North Dakota, a semester that will undoubtedly be viewed as one of the most unusual in the University’s history because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My […]

Happy Holidays from UND!

Jan Orvik Spotlight December 15, 2020December 15, 2020
Happy Holidays from UND!

Greetings, This has been a historic and challenging year at the University of North Dakota, as well as worldwide. But as it comes to a close, we find ourselves experiencing one of the holiday season’s most meaningful feelings: gratitude. Gratitude, for the […]

Message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight December 2, 2020December 2, 2020
Message from President Armacost

Dear Campus Community, As with so many of our great family traditions in 2020, the ongoing pandemic has forced all of us to celebrate differently. Despite this reality, it’s my sincere hope that all of you were able to enjoy the […]

Message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight November 19, 2020November 24, 2020
Message from President Armacost

Dear UND Community, As we head into the Thanksgiving Break, I want to share a few thoughts about how we’ll finish the semester. The novel coronavirus still has its grip on Grand Forks. The Governor’s recent measures reflect the gravity of what […]

‘Blaming Teachers’ is Nov. 18 Faculty Lecture with Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz

Jan Orvik Spotlight November 16, 2020November 18, 2020
‘Blaming Teachers’ is Nov. 18 Faculty Lecture with Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz

The UND Faculty Lecture Series continues Nov. 18, with “Blaming Teachers: Using the History of Teacher Professionalization & School Reform to Chart a New Course for American Public Education,” by Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz, assistant professor of education & human development. […]

Nov. 6 message from President Armacost

Jan Orvik Spotlight November 6, 2020November 6, 2020
Nov. 6 message from President Armacost

Dear Members of the UND Community Today’s video addresses a few important issues, including COVID and Thanksgiving, elections and free speech, and equity and inclusion. Please spend a few minutes to watch and listen. I was recently struck by an image of […]

Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost are Wednesday

Jan Orvik Spotlight November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Two Zoom Town Halls with President Armacost and UND leadership will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4. The topic will be COVID-19 response and issues. The faculty and staff Town Hall will be held at noon, and the student and parent Town […]

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