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President Obama signed into law the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 on March 30. This law eliminates the Federal Family Education Loan Program (Stafford and PLUS loans borrowed from private lenders) and requires that all loans be processed through the Federal Direct Loan Program, borrowing directly from the federal government. All students […]

If you have not yet purchased a UND 125th Anniversary cookbook now is a great time to do so. The cost has been recently reduced from $15 to $10 (plus $5 shipping and handling, if applicable). The cookbooks are composed of a hardback, 3-ring binder (7”x9”) with over 700 recipes from faculty, staff, students, and […]

The Library of the Health Sciences hours for the Labor Day weekend are Friday, Sept. 3, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 4, 1 to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 5, 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to midnight.

A draft of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development’s strategic plan is being provided to give faculty an opportunity to provide their input before the document is finalized. Please provide your input by Thursday, Sept. 2, by commenting on the blog post and referring to page number and line number. On […]

The campus community is invited to participate in the annual Theodore Roosevelt Symposium to be held Sept. 16-18. This year’s theme is TR’s legacy as president and his impact on the American presidency. Speakers include Peri Arnold of the University of Notre Dame, author of Remaking the Presidency: Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson; Julie Greene of […]

Campus Shuttle schedules and maps for 2010-2011 are now available on our Transportation web site at www.transportation.und.edu. These are in a printable format. No hard-copy schedules and maps will be printed beginning this academic year. We are asking departments to print the attached sign and post in student areas to promote awareness. Business cards with […]

Contractors on the Education Building project are in full swing. We want everyone to be aware of the hazard so we can avoid any interaction. A chain link fence has been installed around the perimeter of the Education building construction site, and the area between Education and Upson will be inaccessible to the public. Unauthorized […]

Last week, employees were mailed the Performance Horizons Campus Quality Survey. The goal of the survey is to measure employee levels of satisfaction and look at factors contributing to a quality workplace. Results are used not only on our campus by upper administration to understand employee needs, but also at the state level by the […]

The Dakota Student Newspaper, published twice weekly, will be have all ads appearing in the print edition of the newspaper also appear in the web edition. Your ad will not only reach all of the university community, but will now be available to a global community giving former students, incoming and potential students better insight […]

Funding has been made available in the form of scholarships that will assist qualified students enrolled at the College of Nursing. Federally funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students will be available to undergraduate nursing and dietetic students and graduate nursing students. A […]

This fall at UND, Health and Wellness services available to students are better and easier to find than ever. For students, accessing any one of the services of the Health and Wellness Unit (Student Health, Peer Education, Wellness Center, Health and Wellness Resource Office) will open doors to a broad spectrum of health and wellness […]

The Parking and Housing Offices are asking for your cooperation as residence hall move-in begins. Parking and driving on campus during move-in days can be congested and we are asking for your help to decrease the amount of faculty/staff cars parked near the residence halls. In order to provide a welcoming environment and allow our […]

It is once again a catalog year. Please review your department description and course information carefully and submit changes early to assure inclusion in the new catalog. Friday, Sept. 10, is the deadline to turn in requests to the University Curriculum Committee that require approval by the State Board of Higher Education or the Chancellor. […]

The Bookstore has a deal going for the faculty and staff of UND: buy a Mac and get an iPod Touch for free. It’s good until Sept. 7. — Jeremiah Black, computer store manager, Bookstore, 777-3974.

The City of Grand Forks will make repairs to Harvard Street where it intersects with the alley behind Christus Rex. That section of the alley will be closed for about a week.  Harvard Street will remain open. — Paul Clark, associate director, Facilities, 777-3005, paul_clark@mail.nodak.edu.