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Chester Fritz Library posts Spring Break hours

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The Chester Fritz Library has posted its hours of operation for the Spring Break period. Friday, March 1: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2: CLOSED Sunday, March 3: CLOSED Monday to Friday, March 4-8: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9: CLOSED Sunday, March 10: 4 p.m. – Midnight Regular hours resume […]

NDUS implementing DUO for Blackboard

Categories: Campus News

With the increase in cybersecurity incidents across industries, the North Dakota University System (NDUS) will implement multi-factor authentication (MFA/DUO) on Blackboard for faculty and staff on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. MFA for students will be implemented on Monday, May 13, 2024. MFA adds an extra layer of security to protect your online accounts against cyber […]

Open Education Resources grant open for submissions

Categories: Announcements

Are you interested in supporting student success by reducing the cost of textbooks? Would you like to tweak course materials to be more relevant to your students? Do you wish to make information openly available? With the generous support of the Office of the Provost, the University Senate OER Committee announces that the 2024 UND OER Grant application is open […]

Book donations sought for English Graduate Student Association fundraiser

Categories: Bulletin Board

Are you interested in donating any books? The English Graduate Student Association is seeking donations for their annual book sale fundraiser. EGSA is interested in book donations of all genres and kinds. Books can be dropped off in the English Department main office (Gamble Hall, Room 265) during regular UND business hours. If you have […]

Nominations sought for Leadership Awards Reception in April

Categories: Announcements

UND’s Student Involvement & Parent Programs Office is hosting the annual Leadership Awards Reception on Friday, April 12. Nominations will be accepted from now until noon on Friday, March 15. The form is available online. Recipients of the awards will be honored at the reception, which starts at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 12, in […]

Joyce Riske retiring after 34 years of service at EERC

Categories: Announcements

Joyce Riske, assistant director for Communication and Information Services, is retiring after more than 34 years of service at the Energy & Environmental Research Center. Joyce’s last day will be Thursday, Feb. 29, 2023. Joyce first worked on campus from 1986 to 1990 as a graduate assistant and lecturer in the English department. She applied […]

Advanced Rocketry Club to speak at Feb. 26 Astronomy Public Talk

Categories: Announcements

The next Department of Physics & Astrophysics astronomy public talk and telescope observing session will take place at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, in Witmer Hall, Room 114. The talk, “Advanced Rocketry Club (ARC) Liquid Propulsion Engines,” will be presented by UND’s Advanced Rocketry Club. Following the talk, attendees will be given the opportunity […]

UND bands to present concert Feb. 27

Categories: Announcements

The UND Wind Ensemble and the UND University Band, conducted by James Popejoy, will present a combined concert on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held at the Chester Fritz Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The concert will also be livestreamed on the UND Music website. The […]

Popcorn sales return to Memorial Union

Categories: Announcements

Do you smell that? Popcorn sales are returning to the Memorial Union! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until May 2, grab a bag for $1. All profits support the student organizations selling popcorn.

Chester Fritz Library posts holiday weekend hours

Categories: Bulletin Board

Chester Fritz Library hours changes for the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday: Friday, Feb. 16             7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17        CLOSED Sunday, Feb. 18           CLOSED Monday, Feb 19 (Presidents’ Day)         1:00 p.m. – Midnight Tuesday, Feb 20 (Regular semester hours resume)     7:30 a.m. – Midnight

‘The Symphony’s Own’ GGFSO concert is Feb. 25

Categories: Bulletin Board

The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra dedicates its February concert to the excellence found in Grand Forks! The concert, “The Symphony’s Own,” will begin with J.S. Bach’s “Suite No. 2 in B minor,” featuring Lisa Bost-Sandberg on flute. It will continue with Cory Driscoll on trumpet playing Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto in E flat major.” Following […]

Giving Hearts Day is Thursday, Feb. 8

Categories: Campus News

Tomorrow, Feb. 8, the UND Alumni Association & Foundation will partner with the Dakota Medical Foundation for Giving Hearts Day. This 24-hour giving day is your chance to make an incredible impact on students’ lives at the University of North Dakota. You can give to any area you are passionate about including scholarships, campus resources […]

Announcing the winners of UND’s 8th Annual Three Minute Thesis competition

Categories: Announcements

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the 8th Annual 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition that was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Memorial Union. Congratulations to: Temitayo Ikuerowo, masters student in Energy Engineering, for winning first place for her presentation titled “The Future of EVs is LESS COBALT!;” to […]