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Dec. 1: UND law professor to present on AI and higher ed for Dakota Digital Discussions

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UND Assistant Professor Blake A. Klinkner will be presenting “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Higher Education” at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, as the latest webinar from Dakota Digital Discussions, presented by the North Dakota University System’s Dakota Digital Academy. Dakota Digital Discussions is a monthly series focused on the societal implications of […]

UND Wind Ensemble Concert is Nov. 28

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The University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble will present their final concert of 2023 on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 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 Wind Ensemble, conducted by […]

Honorary degree nominations sought by Dec. 1

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Members of the University Council are invited to nominate outstanding individuals for an honorary degree to be awarded at commencement ceremonies. Honorary degrees are conferred by UND to nominees who have reached a level of distinction in his or her field, and have outstanding service to the nation, to the state, and to the University. […]

UND Theatre presents ‘First Date the Musical’ Nov. 16-18

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  Who: UND Department of Theatre Arts What: “First Date the Musical” Music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Book by Austin Winsberg Where: Burtness Theatre When: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16-18 Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military (with ID). Free for student military (with ID). Box Office: UND Department […]

International Education Week is Nov. 13-17

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Please join the International Center in celebrating UND’s international students, staff and faculty the week of Nov. 13. Each year, educational institutions, governments, and nonprofit organizations join for a week-long celebration of international education around the world. This week is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the value of our international community at UND […]

Actor Tatanka Means to speak at UND on Nov. 15

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Fresh off his appearance in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, comedian, Hollywood actor and apparel entrepreneur Tatanka Means will give an address in the UND Memorial Union, Ballroom D, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. Following the speaking event, there […]

18th Annual Olafson Ethics Symposium is Nov. 16

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Business leader and UND alum Kelly Caruso will be the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual Olafson Ethics Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 16, hosted by the University of North Dakota’s Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. Caruso will be speaking in Nistler Hall’s Barry Auditorium at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Each […]

UND RAIN program hosting documentary screening and guest speaker Nov. 20

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UND’s Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program is hosting a screening of the documentary, “Who Cares: A Nurse’s Fight for Equity,” in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The event, which also includes a Q&A and social, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in the Memorial Union […]

Dakota Geriatrics offering free training series on interprofessional education

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Dakota Geriatrics, a HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, is offering a free series of training/education opportunities starting in November. The series, titled “All Teach, All Learn,” discusses interprofessional education and UND’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Continuing Medical Education credit is available. Nov. 13, “Interprofessional Education and Collaboration.” Registration link Jan. 19, “Advancing IPE […]

Honorary degree nominations sought by Dec. 1

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Members of the University Council are invited to nominate outstanding individuals for an honorary degree to be awarded at commencement ceremonies. Honorary degrees are conferred by UND to nominees who have reached a level of distinction in his or her field, and have outstanding service to the nation, to the state, and to the University. […]

Nominations invited for Founders Day Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research and Creative Activity Award

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Nominations are invited for The UND Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research and Creative Activity. This award will recognize outstanding interdisciplinary, collaborative work in the past three years by two or more UND faculty investigators. There are no limitations on disciplines that may be recognized. Scholarly creative work can be demonstrated in many forms: peer-reviewed […]

Nominations invited for Founders Day Departmental Research Award

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Nominations are invited for The UND Award for Departmental Excellence in Research and Creative Activity recognizing research, scholarly, and creative productivity. The winning department will be recognized at the Founders Day Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.  Nominations should include information that will allow the selection committee to judge the quantity and quality of the […]

Nominations invited for Founders Day Faculty Research Award

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Nominations are invited for The UND Foundation/McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. The recipient will receive a monetary award and be recognized at the Founders Day Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Tenured faculty who have been at UND for at least five years are eligible to receive this award. The […]

Actor Tatanka Means to speak at UND on Nov. 15

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Fresh off his appearance in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, comedian, Hollywood actor and apparel entrepreneur Tatanka Means will give an address in the UND Memorial Union, Ballroom D, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. Following the speaking event, there […]