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Dean of Students Lillian Elsinga to retire June 30

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Lillian Elsinga, dean of students and associate vice president for student services, will retire June 30. Born in Zuidhoren, the Netherlands, Elsinga immigrated with her parents to Michigan in 1951. She attended Hope College and then transferred to Grand Valley State College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in German and teaching. She served as […]

Nominations sought for Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors

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Nominations are sought for individuals to be considered for recognition as a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor. Included below are the criteria and procedures for the nomination and selection of those to be recognized. Nomination packets are due in the respective dean’s office by Monday, March 1. Nominators must be a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, full […]

Nominations sought for Kupchella Preventive Medicine and Wellness Awards

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The Kupchella Preventive Medicine and Wellness Awards recognize the achievements of an individual and an organization who have worked to improve health and wellness through lowered rates of disease and disability by developing and delivering effective health promotion and prevention initiatives. Named for former UND President Charles E. Kupchella, the fourth-annual Kupchella Wellness Awards will […]

UND historian, photography student collaborate on Empire Arts Center exhibit

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The exhibit Topos/Chora: Photographs of the Pyla-Koutsopetria Archaeological Project is featured now through the end of the month at the Empire Arts Center. The exhibit features the photographs of UND master’s of Fine Art student Ryan Stander. These images were produced during Stander’s time as the artist-in-residence at Pyla-Koustopetria Archaeological Project in Cyprus. Since 2003, […]

Television Center airs U-View

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The Television Center’s welcome program, U-View, allows departments on campus to showcase programs and services to new and returning students. The show is telecast on Cable Channel 3 and Channel 17 during the first five weeks of classes. Staff and students can also watch the show online at http://www.und.edu/dept/tvcenter/video/U-View.html.

SMIF achieves outstanding 2009 performance

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UND’s Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) had another great year. The organization is part of the College of Business and Public Administration (COBPA) and began in the fall of 2005. The COBPA joined a growing number of business schools by providing the opportunity to manage and administer an investment portfolio. Through this program, students receive […]

UND develops new policy regarding gifts

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In an effort to track gifts received by the University and to ensure that adequate documentation is received regarding gifts, new procedures and a Gift Documentation form have been developed. Effective immediately, all deposits for gifts received and deposited by a UND department must follow the procedures for Deposits to Gift Account Codes, located at […]

Vending machines identify healthy options

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In an effort to educate consumers and offer more healthy options, Dining Services has recently improved the variety and identification of healthy food options in campus vending machines. Food in the snack machines, as well as the refrigerated and frozen food machines across campus have been color coded and labeled as Healthiest (green), Healthier (yellow) […]

Bookstore offers rentals for commencement

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The Bookstore offers rentals for all faculty and staff for all graduation ceremonies. The cost to rent is $29 for the gown, tam, and tassel and $28 to rent a hood. The last day to submit measurements/school information to rent graduation attire will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 23. Please contact Ashley at 777-3975 […]

Applicants sought for Freshman Getting Started student assistants

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The Student Success Center is seeking applicants for student assistant positions for Freshman Getting Started 2010. The dates of employment will be June 1 – July 16. Full- and part-time positions are available. Applicants must be current undergraduate students and enrolled at UND for at least one academic year. Those interested in this on-campus position […]

Staff Senate announces January and February U-Shine Award winners

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Staff Senate is proud to announce that Ron Soger, Facilities, is the January U Shine Award recipient. Ron was nominated by Charlotte Bratvold and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold. This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their […]

Library of the Health Sciences Presidents Day hours listed

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The Library of the Health Sciences will observe the following hours of operation during Presidents Day weekend: Friday, Feb. 12 – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 13 – 1 to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 14 – 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 15 (Presidents Day) – 10 a.m. to midnight.