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Nov. 20: ‘Ancient Relics of Galaxy Formation’ are topic of next Astronomy Public Talk

Categories: Announcements

UND’s Department of Physics & Astrophysics will be hosting an astronomy public talk and telescope observing session on Monday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in Witmer Hall, Room 114. Wayne Barkhouse, professor of physics and astrophysics at UND, will be presenting “Globular Clusters: Ancient Relics of Galaxy Formation.” Following the talk, attendees will be given […]

31 Days of Glory raffle tickets for sale

Categories: Bulletin Board

UND Staff Senate has launched ticket sales for the annual 31 Days of Glory raffle! Six-hundred raffle tickets are available for $20 each (cash or check). To purchase your ticket(s), connect with a Staff Senator near you. Winners will be drawn live on all weekdays in December, at 12 p.m. CT, on the Staff Senate […]

International Open Access Week is Oct. 23-29

Categories: Announcements

International Open Access (OA) Week 2023 is Oct. 23-29. This year’s theme is “Community over Commercialization” and focuses on best practices when promoting Open Scholarship to the public and academic community. Open Access provides UND faculty an opportunity to expand access to their research by publishing their scholarship barrier-free online. An important outcome of Open […]

Two finalists to interview for deputy CIO position Oct. 24 and 26

Categories: Campus News

Two finalists will interview for the position of deputy chief information officer on Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 24 and 26. The deputy CIO will provide support for the daily operations of UND Information Technology (UIT) and contribute to the strategic direction, planning, and management of UIT initiatives. The deputy CIO will work closely with the […]

NDPERS annual insurance open enrollment ends Nov. 3

Categories: Announcements

NDPERS annual open enrollment ends Nov. 3. Annual enrollment gives employees the opportunity to enroll for insurance coverage in plans for which they are not currently participating, add/remove dependents or increase/decrease coverage levels. No action is required if you are not making any changes to your insurance coverage. Changes to insurance coverage will be effective […]

Open enrollment ends Nov. 3 for 2024 Flexible Spending Account program

Categories: Announcements

The open enrollment period for the FlexComp program for the Plan Year of Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024, will be Oct. 16, 2023, through Nov. 3, 2023. Enrollment will be online again this year and instructions to enroll have been sent to all benefited employees. Instructions can also be found online. Maximum election […]

ND Ballet Company offering adult Latin dance fitness class

Categories: Bulletin Board

The North Dakota Ballet Company & Academy will be offering a new six-week Adult Latin Dance Class. This fun class will teach the basics of Latin dance while incorporating cardio and fitness. No experience necessary! Classes are open to the community on Fridays, from 6 to 7 p.m. This session begins Oct. 27. Registration available […]

Oct. 23: Astronomy public talk and telescope session

Categories: Announcements

UND’s Department of Physics & Astrophysics will be hosting an astronomy public talk and telescope observing session at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, in Witmer Hall, Room 114. The talk, “A Brief History of Gravitational Wave Astronomy,” will be presented by graduate student Hayden Drown of UND’s Department of Physics & Astrophysics. Following the […]

Leave donations sought for Jamie Turano

Categories: Bulletin Board

Sick and Annual leave donations are sought for Jamie Turano of Dining Services. Please return completed donation of leave forms to Jessica LoBello, jessica.lobello@und.edu. All donations are kept confidential. Thank you in advance for your generosity

Oct. 6: Gershman Graduate Center Homecoming Open House

Categories: Announcements

Alumni and members of the campus community and general public are invited to the annual Gershman Graduate Center Homecoming Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. The Center will be open for guests to take a self-guided tour of the newly restored building. Greeters will be available to answer questions […]

Oct. 9: UND Libraries to host panel and discussion on ‘AI in the Classroom’

Categories: Announcements

Chester Fritz Library, the SMHS Library, and Thormodsgard Law Library will host a panel and discussion at the Chester Fritz Library on Monday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 406. Three libraries at UND have come together to create programming focused on providing faculty, staff, the University community and the general public […]

Laura Weber honored with 2023 State Star Award of ND SBDC

Categories: Honors

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 Award is presented to individuals […]

Jeans Give Back Day is Friday, Oct. 6

Categories: Bulletin Board

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 the list below for a […]

Leave donations sought for Laura Egan

Categories: Bulletin Board

Sick and Annual leave donations are sought for Laura Egan, head of collection strategies, Chester Fritz Library. Please return completed donation of leave forms to Sally Dockter, Chester Fritz Library, Stop 9000. All donations are kept confidential. Thank you in advance for your generosity.