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Stephen R. Jendrysik, president of the Edward Bellamy Memorial Association, will present a lecture, “Edward Bellamy: Practical Utopian” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the East Asian Room, Chester Fritz Library. It is free and open to all. While it is fashionable to claim that utopian political and social ideals are only “castles in […]

Are you planning an event at UND next summer but lack funding? Do you plan to develop a new summer course but need financial resources? Consider applying for a mini-grant through the Summer Programs and Events Council (SPEC). SPEC’s Start-Up mini-grant program will fund up to $5000 in the first year for deserving proposals that […]

Effective fall semester 2011, Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) has changed its program name to Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) for all undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The SBHE approved the program name change as requested due to the renaming of the national board certification examination.

Join The Honorable Wade L. Webb for a formal question and answer session titled “Law School now, what’s next?” on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the Baker Courtroom at the UND School of Law. The Honorable Wade L. Webb serves as district judge of the East Central Judicial District. He was appointed in […]

Benjamin Klipfel, who has been active in UND Theatre and other arts, has accepted a position in Alexandria, Minn.  Please join us at an open house to thank him for his contributions to the Grand Forks arts community and UND,  6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Toasted Frog. September 21, 2011 Open House from […]

Kate Larson, PA-C, has been appointed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple to the North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners. Senate Bill 2154, which was signed into law this past spring, called for the governor to appoint a physician assistant to the state board of medical examiners. North Dakota was the last state to formally include […]

The Turtle Mountain Tribal Court of Appeals will hear two oral arguments at the School of Law Baker Courtroom on Friday, Sept. 23.  The events are free and open to the public. 11:15 a.m., oral argument – Davis v. Poitra and Malatarre v. Belcourt School District – involving the issue of whether the Turtle Mountain […]

Heather Sundberg comes to the Lotus Meditation Center to lead the fall retreat, “Equanimity: Finding Balance of Heart Within Our Lives” Oct. 7 – 9. Sundberg has completed the four-year Spirit Rock/Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training and continues to be mentored by Jack Kornfield. Beginning her own meditation practice in her late teens, she has […]

The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce the following line-up for our 2011 Culture Night Series which begins Thursday, Sept. 22. Each night a different part of the world or a different culture will be highlighted and presented by student volunteers. Following this, a taste of cuisine specific to that region or culture […]

The Women’s Center Meet, Eat and Learn will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the International Centre, 2908 University Ave. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Kristen Peterson, from Grand Forks, will share a story about a person she knew who experienced domestic violence in her life. Everyone is welcome, […]

The Institutional Review Board will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in 305 Twamley Hall to consider all full board review research proposals submitted to the IRB office before Tuesday, Sept. 20. Clinical medical projects must be reviewed by the clinical medical subcommittee before being brought to the full board. Proposals for these projects […]

The University is offering surplus items for sale to the public by set price or sealed high bid at the Central Receiving Building, Door #2, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. A listing and pictures of items for sale may be seen after Sept. 26 by going to the Facilities web page […]

The latest issue of Institutional Research Briefs is now available at http://und.edu/research/institutional-research/newsletter.cfm Articles in the September 2011 issue include: • Highlights from the 2011 Graduating Student Survey • Announcements about Retention/Graduation Rate Clip and College Student Inventory • Recent projects now available • How well do you know UND? Check this issue out or past […]

Who are the outstanding teachers and departments at UND? You can help decide. The nomination process requires an easy, one-page form which you can fill out at http://und.edu/academics/instructional-development/faculty-awards-nomination.cfm. The form will be linked to the UND home page on Sept. 16.  More information on the award process is available on the Office of Instructional Development […]

OID is partnering with NDSU to bring a CLA Academy to North Dakota. The CLA Academy provides training in a strategy for incorporating student engagement and active learning, along with the opportunity for meaningful assessment practices, into a wide range of kinds and levels of classes. Participation in a nationally recognized program of this sort […]