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August, 2016

Symphony auditions set for Aug. 30

Categories: Bulletin Board

The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra will hold their 2016-17 musician auditions on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. in 128 Hughes Fine Arts Center. To schedule a time, please contact Tyler York at ggfsopersonnel@gmail.com or 701.317.6648.  

Mark Trahant will edit issue of ‘Dædalus’

Categories: Honors

Communication Program faculty member Mark Trahant has been named an editor for an upcoming 2018 edition of Dædalus, the Journal of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Mark will travel to Harvard University this month to meet with members of the Academy and fellow editors. In addition to this highly significant scholarly honor, Mark was quoted this […]

Memorial Union lists fall semester hours

Categories: Bulletin Board

The Memorial Union will be open the following hours for Fall 2016: Building Hours Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m .- 2 a.m. Memorial Union Service Center Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. […]

Veteran and Nontraditional Student Services staff are here to help

Categories: Announcements

As you are working with veteran, military, or nontraditional students, please refer them to the Veteran and Nontraditional Student Services office, now located in McCannel 170. We have multiple professional and student staff members who are able to assist and answer questions students may have. Professional staff members include: Jessica (Rosencrans) Reule, Office Coordinator; Carol Anson, […]

Olympics around the world: Faculty offer rich perspectives

Categories: Spotlight

All eyes are on the Olympics across the United States — and the world for that matter. While many of us are fixated on the exploits of Team USA, there are many people in the University of North Dakota community that have competing interests. Several UND faculty members have roots in countries around the world, […]

Borboa-Peterson named Director of Multicultural Programs and Services

Categories: Announcements

Stacey Borboa-Peterson has been named director of Multicultural Programs & Services at the University of North Dakota. She has been serving as the interim in this position since February 2016 after former director Malika Carter left UND. Borboa-Peterson officially began as director Today, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Borboa-Peterson has been at UND since 2006, earning a […]

NASA to highlight opportunities in North Dakota at UAS Summit & Expo

Categories: Campus News

North Dakota’s role in NASA research aimed at the safe integration of small and large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace will be discussed during the 10th Annual UAS Summit & Expo at the Alerus Center. On Tuesday, attendees will hear from John Cavolowsky, director of NASA’s Airspace Operations and Safety Program, and a […]

Message from President Kennedy on Athletics

Categories: Campus News

Dear Campus Community: I want to make you aware that UND Athletics ended FY16 with a shortfall of approximately $1.4 million. This is a disappointment to me, and I am taking steps to address it. Effective immediately, the chief financial officer for Athletics will now report directly to the Associate Vice President for Finance. This […]

Sept. 23: 16th annual Healthy UND meeting

Categories: Events

UND Wellness & Health Promotion invites you to join us for the 16th annual Healthy UND Meeting that will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in the Wilkerson Private Dining Room (2nd floor).  We will recognize the numerous health and wellness accomplishments achieved by the coalition over the past year and […]

You’re invited to take a survey on Chester Fritz Auditorium usage

Categories: Announcements

In light of the budget shortfall, state-wide allotments and as a part of the ongoing review of operations and facilities, a working group comprised of students, faculty, staff and Greater Grand Forks community members has been assembled to provide recommendations to the vice president for finance and operations regarding the future use of the Chester […]

Yee Han Chu named to committee on updating North Dakota’s education standards

Categories: Honors

Yee Han Chu, Assistant Professor of Social Work, has been selected to serve on the State Academic Content Standards Review Committee. North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler announced the formation of the committee last May as part of process to update and improve North Dakota’s K-12 math and English standards.  The committee is […]

Katie Davidson hopes to encourage more students to study abroad

Categories: Announcements

Students seeking to study abroad this semester will have a friendly new face to help guide them through the process as they pack up and head overseas. Katie Davidson was named the Director of the International Center this summer, and is optimistic about developing more opportunities for students to have an international experience. “It’s great,” […]

Be prepared for parking lot restrictions as students move back to campus

Categories: Announcements

Parking Services and the Housing Office request your assistance as students move into the residence halls on opening weekend.  Parking will be temporarily restricted in the lots and streets noted below to alleviate some of the traffic congestion as a result of residence hall move-in. “A” zone closures Thursday, Aug. 18 through Saturday, Aug. 20: […]

Sept. 7: ‘Most Likely to Succeed’ education documentary screens at Empire

Categories: Events

Join us for an evening screening of an award-winning film, Most Likely To Succeed by Ted Dintersmith about what matters most for students today. The film will play at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Empire Arts Center, downtown Grand Forks. The Greater North Dakota Chamber partnered with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and […]

School of Graduate Studies now in Twamley Hall

Categories: Announcements

The School of Graduate Studies has moved to 105 Twamley Hall. Our telephone and mail service stop number remain the same. Our location in Twamley Hall will increase our visibility and make it easier for us to work with graduate students and the entire campus community. We look forward to seeing you at our new […]