{"id":2172,"date":"2025-09-25T13:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2025-10-24T15:17:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T20:17:40","slug":"homecoming-highlights-cnpd-students-alumni-and-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/2025\/09\/homecoming-highlights-cnpd-students-alumni-and-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"CNPD Brings Energy and Excitement to Homecoming 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming 2025 brought together the College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines (CNPD) community for a day full of excitement, connection, and UND pride. From the parade to the tailgate, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends celebrated CNPD and all things UND.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2173\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"UND CNPD students stand together in front of the parade float holding a sign for the college.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/01850d2d-a8c3-4c2b-847f-cae2f6ddf9ca.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student groups organized the college&#8217;s parade float.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Sweet Spirit, CNPD Style<\/h2>\n<p>The UND Homecoming parade was buzzing with energy as student groups including the Nursing Student Association (NSA), Nursing Student Council (NSC), Student Social Work Association (SSWA), and the Student Association of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics (SAND) rolled out a creative and vibrant CNPD float.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2174\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2174 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-1024x874.jpg\" alt=\"CNPD staff stand behind a table with donuts in pink boxes.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-1024x874.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-1536x1312.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-2048x1749.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_143526310-copy-1320x1127.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Faculty and staff from CNPD kept the energy high, handing out donuts and connecting with parade-goers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the same time, faculty and staff from Nursing, Social Work, and Nutrition &amp; Dietetics hosted a CNPD table along University Avenue, handing out donuts and greeting parade-goers. Together, students, staff, and faculty brought CNPD pride to the streets, making the morning fun and memorable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2175\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-1024x903.jpg\" alt=\"Dean Shogren hands a donut to a parade goer\" width=\"1024\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-1536x1355.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-2048x1807.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_144506624-copy-1320x1165.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CNPD Dean Maridee Shogren serves up smiles and donuts to parade-goers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The donuts were a hit, disappearing quickly as parade attendees stopped by for a sweet treat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2176\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"Students wave to the camera as they march in the parade\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy-1320x773.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/8c7fe08e-e0ca-4c5b-a2a3-8ab6c10225b0-copy.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CNPD students proudly carry the college banner and wave to cheers from the parade crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Students waved and cheered along the parade route, handed out candy, and helped create a lively, fun atmosphere for everyone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2177\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"Guests enjoy food sitting at a table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-1536x1226.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-2048x1635.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_175848342-copy-1320x1054.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alumni, students, and friends enjoyed food and conversation at the CNPD Tailgate Tent in front of the Alerus Center before the big game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tailgating and Community Connection<\/h2>\n<p>After the parade, alumni, students, and friends gathered at the CNPD Tailgate Tent at the Alerus Center.<\/p>\n<p>CNPD Dean Maridee Shogren said the Homecoming tailgate is a unique opportunity and a special time to reconnect with CNPD alumni:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>One of the best parts of UND Homecoming is visiting with CNPD alumni who come back to share stories of their time on campus. It does not matter how many years it has been since their graduation, each person remembers something really special about our college.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2179 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"A student in UND spirit wear grabs a slice of pizza at a buffet table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-1536x1280.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-2048x1707.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_182146479-copy-1320x1100.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Attendees line up at the CNPD Tailgate Tent, where 170 guests were served before the game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the rain began, the tent provided a welcoming spot to continue celebrating. Attendees mingled, shared stories, and reminisced with alumni and past faculty from Nursing, Social Work, and Nutrition &amp; Dietetics. A total of 170 people were served, making the tailgate a memorable opportunity to connect with CNPD.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2180 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"A band director lifts his arms in the air in front of a row of drummers.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-2048x1454.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/cnpd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/09\/PXL_20250920_190428476-copy-1320x937.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Guests enjoyed great food, lively conversation, and a front-row seat to the UND Pride of the North pre-game performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Make plans to come see us next year! Mark your calendars for <strong>UND Homecoming 2026: September 27\u2013October 3, 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming 2025 brought together the College of Nursing &amp; Professional Disciplines (CNPD) community for a day full of excitement, connection, and UND pride. From the parade to the tailgate, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends celebrated CNPD and all things UND. 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