Oct. 3 video message from President Armacost
Amid two exciting weeks on campus, President Andrew Armacost makes a video appearance to share recent news from UND… while solving a Rubik’s cube.
University Letter
Campus News
This week is Homecoming Week
A tradition at the University of North Dakota since 1916, Homecoming Week 2023 is Oct. 2-7. This year’s celebration of all things UND includes a Tuesday groundbreaking for Memorial Village II and Albrecht Field, a Wednesday pep rally in downtown Grand Forks, the annual Alumni Honors Banquet on Thursday, and…
Announcements
Oct. 6: UND Wilkerson Quad Grand Opening Celebration
The University of North Dakota will be hosting a grand opening ceremony and residence hall tours in celebration of its new Wilkerson Quad starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, during Homecoming Week 2023.
Events
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- Oct. 4: Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award & CEU Training
- Oct. 4: 18:83 Speaker Series: Coiya Tompkins
- Oct. 4: Homecoming Hawks Hour
- Oct. 4: UND Homecoming Pep Rally in Town Square
- Oct. 5: AI Tools Workshop – In Person
- Oct. 5: The Importance of Rural Attorneys Understanding the Agriculture Industry-A Discussion Hosted by Agricultural Law Association and Rural Practice Association
- Oct. 5: Alumni Honors Banquet
- Oct. 5: AI Tools Workshop – Online
- Oct. 5-15: ETC and The Bob & Sally Clayburgh Foundation Present “The SpongeBob Musical”
- Oct. 5: Volleyball vs. South Dakota
- Oct. 5: UND Chamber Orchestra in Concert
- Oct. 6: Gershman Graduate Center Homecoming Open House
- Oct. 6: UND School of Law Annual Homecoming CLE
- Oct. 6: Experiential Learning Center Ribbon Cutting & Open House
- Oct. 6: Hawktoberfest
- Oct. 6: Fan Luncheon & Pep Rally
- Oct. 6: North Dakota Bar Foundation Investiture Ceremony
- Oct. 6: Happy Healthy Harvest
- Oct. 6: Forever Starts Here: A Celebration for the Future
- Oct. 6: A Conversation with Author Harold Hamm
- Oct. 6: Guest Artist Workshop: Alexander Technique with Dr. Immanuel Davis
- Oct. 6: UND Wilkerson Quad Grand Opening Celebration
- Oct. 6: 2023 Homecoming Chemistry Lecture
- Oct. 6: CEM Homecoming Social
- Oct. 6: UND School of Law Alumni & Friends Social
- Oct. 6: LGBTQ+ Alumni Social
- Oct. 7: Homecoming Parade
- Oct. 7: UND Law Homecoming Parade Watch Party
- Oct. 7: Homecoming Tailgate with the College of Education and Human Development
- Oct. 7: UND School of Law Open House
- Oct. 7: Tailgate with the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
- Oct. 7: North Dakota Champions Club Tailgate Tent
- Oct. 7: Football vs. Western Illinois
- Oct. 7: Hockey vs. Manitoba [ Exh.]
- Oct. 8: Special Event to Remember Tamar Read
- Oct. 9: Doctoral Examination set for Stephanie Orth
- Oct. 9: Indigenous Peoples’ Day- Soaring Eagle Garden Dedication
- Oct. 9: Our History: Moving Towards Justice
- Oct. 9: Indigenous Peoples’ Day- Keynote Speaker Jayme Davis (Turtle Mountain/Standing Rock)
- Oct. 9: AI in the Classroom
- Oct. 10: LGBTQ+ Higher Education Day-Long Institute
- Oct. 10: Wind Ensemble and University Band Concert
- Oct. 10: Safety Walk
- Oct. 11: Flu Shot Clinic @ SHS
- Oct. 11: 18:83 Speaker Series: Sue Shirek
- Oct. 12: Public Meeting for CSD
- Oct. 12: The 48th Annual UND Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet
- Oct. 12: Chloe N. Clark Reading: Virtual Speaker Series in Writing, Editing, & Publishing
- Oct. 13: Fan Luncheon & Pep Rally
- Oct. 13: A Book Signing with Author Gretchen Stenehjem
- Oct. 13: Hockey vs. Army
- Oct. 14: Football vs. North Dakota State
- Oct. 14: Hockey vs. Wisconsin
- Oct. 15: Soccer vs. Oral Roberts
- Oct. 15: Allegro Chorus and Varsity Bards in Concert
- Oct. 16-17: Notes from the Nest
- Oct. 17: Faces of the Industry
- Oct. 18: Doctoral Examination for Sharon Stout
- Oct. 18: VPRED Search: Faculty Research Discussion
- Oct. 18: Biomedical Sciences Department Seminar: Cell Fate Decisions in Sex Duct Development
Research
UND chemical engineers lead Tribal Energy Sovereignty initiative
The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program has awarded a four-year, $4 million-grant to UND and seven partner institutions and organizations to advance tribal energy sovereignty. The project, referred to as the “Sustainable Engineering Infrastructures and Solutions for Tribal Energy Sovereignty” program, will be led by two…
Honors
Laura Weber honored with 2023 State Star Award of ND SBDC
BOWMAN, N.D. – Laura Weber, business advisor in Bowman, N.D., has been awarded the 2023 State Star for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers, an esteemed recognition that highlights her outstanding commitment and contributions to the small business community in North Dakota. Every year, the America’s SBDC State Star…
Bulletin Board
Jeans Give Back Day is Friday, Oct. 6
Hello, this month our Special Nonprofit Jeans Give Back Day is Friday, Oct. 6, and the funds will go to Sharehouse Foundation. If you have not signed up for auto deduction yet for Jeans Give Back, please give your money to your site coordinator by Friday, Oct. 13. Please see…
In Remembrance
Remembering Darin Kerr
Darin Douglas Kerr, former UND instructor, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, at his childhood home. He was born in Landstuhl, West Germany, on May 5, 1972, to Ralph and Sandi Kerr He attended elementary school at Grand Forks Air Force Base until third grade when he transferred to Kelly…