University Letter

UND's faculty and staff newsletter

Articles by
Connor Murphy

Remembering Lloyd Omdahl

Categories: In Remembrance

Lloyd Omdahl, professor emeritus of political science, former lieutenant governor of North Dakota and longtime columnist, died Sunday, April 14, at age 93.

52nd annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow is April 19-20 at Hyslop Sports Center

Categories: Spotlight

The University community and general public is invited to join the Indigenous Student Center for UND’s 52nd annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow on April 19 and 20 at the Hyslop Sports Center. Both days of the event are free and open to the public. A Wacipi (powwow) is a celebration of life featuring dancing and […]

Open forums set for Higher Learning Commission site visit April 22-23

Categories: Campus News

Five open forums will be held on April 22 and 23 in connection with the Higher Learning Commission’s site visit to the University of North Dakota, a visit that is an important part of the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation. These forums will be open to students, staff and faculty and will provide an opportunity to […]

Staff and Faculty Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, May 1

Categories: Campus News

UND staff and faculty are invited to a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 1. Hosted by President Andrew Armacost and fellow University administrators, Town Halls are an opportunity for question-and-answer discussions and feedback on all things UND. The Town Hall will be from noon to 1 p.m. The event can be accessed via Zoom. […]

Retirement reception for Fred Remer is April 19

Categories: Announcements

Join us in honoring Fred Remer on his retirement after 35 years of dedication to the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. A reception will be held on Friday, April 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Robin Hall, Room 404. A short program will start at 4:30.

Retirement reception for Steven Rand is April 23

Categories: Announcements

Join the English Department as it celebrates Steven Rand, teaching professor, on his retirement from UND. A celebration will be held at Archives Coffee House on Tuesday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and there are rumors of entertainment! Rand arrived at UND with a B.A. in English from SUNY-Binghamton with thoughts […]

April 11: Celebrating Year 1 of NSF I-CORPS Hub

Categories: Research

UND researchers – The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-CORPS) program is celebrating one year of being at UND! The I-CORPS program uses experiential education to help researchers gain valuable insight into entrepreneurship and helps expand research beyond the lab. I-CORPS works in collaboration with the UND Center for Innovation to provide immersive, entrepreneurial training […]

April 2 video message from President Armacost

Categories: Spotlight

For this week’s video address to campus, President Andrew Armacost describes some of the many faculty development opportunities at UND. He is joined by Randi Tanglen, vice provost for Faculty Affairs, and Andre Kehn, professor of psychology and chair of the UND Faculty Instructional Development Committee. Tanglen and Kehn both talk about their offices’ latest […]

Chuck Klosterman to speak at UND Commencement ceremonies

Categories: Campus News

The University of North Dakota recently announced that Chuck Klosterman, a prominent journalist, author, native North Dakotan and UND alum, will deliver the graduation address during general commencement exercises in May. Klosterman, a native of Wyndmere, N.D., is a 1994 graduate who has written several bestselling books, as well as columns and cultural commentary for […]

New grants to help faculty, students address North Dakota’s needs

Categories: Campus News

How can faculty and students at UND partner with organizations across the state to make life better for North Dakotans? A new program from UND’s Office of the Provost hopes to answer that question in a very direct way. Starting this spring, UND CONNECT will fund as many as 10 proposals from faculty looking to […]

The Higher Learning Commission’s upcoming visit: What to know

Categories: Announcements

UND has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1913, and the University now is engaged in reaffirming that accreditation — a process that universities must undergo every 10 years. (HLC accredits colleges and universities in a 19-state region and is one of seven accrediting agencies in the United States.) UND already has completed a […]