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InternGF summer cohort to celebrate program graduation at Olive Ann Hotel

Event will honor achievements of 30 student interns across the region

The 2025 InternGF summer cohort. Contributed.

Who: InternGF, a partnership between the UND’s Center for Innovation, Experiential Learning Center, and the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC), aimed at helping interns build meaningful connections, explore the local community and gain real-world professional experience.

What: A closing ceremony celebrating the achievements of the 30 students comprising the program’s summer 2025 cohort. The evening will include group photos, a networking social hour, dinner, and a short presentation highlighting student stories and program successes.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2025.

  • 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Networking Social
  • 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Dinner
  • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Program Presentation and Recognition Ceremony

Where: The Opal Events Center, located inside the Olive Ann Hotel. 402 Demers Ave Suite 200, Grand Forks, ND 58203.

Media Contacts: 

Becca Cruger, director of workforce development at the EDC.

Email: beccac@grandforks.org

Phone: 701.738.0009

Haylee Bjork, marketing outreach coordinator, UND Center for Innovation.

Email: haylee.bjork@und.edu

Phone: 701.777.3281

Media Image: 2025 InternGF summer cohort