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62nd Annual Feast of Nations is March 23

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The University of North Dakota and UND’s International Organization are once again hosting the biggest multicultural event in the region. UND’s 62nd Annual Feast of Nations, “Kaleidoscope of Cultures,” is Saturday, March 23, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The event starts with a 5 p.m. red carpet, pre-show, and social. Tables are available in […]

HLC student opinion survey will be conducted Feb. 5-14

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The Higher Learning Commission is the institutional accrediting association that comprehensively evaluates our institution every 10 years. The University of North Dakota is going through such an evaluation process this academic year. As a part of this evaluation process, a student opinion survey will be conducted from Feb. 5 to 14, gathering student feedback and […]

Volunteers sought for FIRST LEGO League tournament on Feb. 10

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UND will be hosting the FIRST LEGO League state tournament at the Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 10, and organizers are seeking volunteers to help with registration, judging and refereeing. You do not need to be in STEM to volunteer; roles do not require any technical experience, and several roles do not require any amount […]

Feb. 13: Lecture on Rosa Parks by Art Malloy, vice president for Student Affairs

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Throughout the month of February, UND Student Diversity & Inclusion will be hosting events for students, staff and faculty in recognition of Black History Month. Events specifically open to staff and faculty include: Feb. 13: Lecture on Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks by Art Malloy, vice president for Student Affairs. Feb. 22: A Black Student […]

UND to host ‘Dinosaur Talk’ by paleontologist John Scannella on Feb. 16

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UND’s Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering will host a presentation by one of Montana’s leading dinosaur paleontologists at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, at UND’s Leonard Hall, Room 100. All are invited to attend “Triceratops and MOR: Exploring the End of the Age of Dinosaurs in Montana,” presented by John Scannella, […]

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

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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 […]

Take the Parking Service Feedback Survey

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  UND Parking Services is developing a Parking Plan to transform the parking experience and help meet the needs of our University. A critical component of our plan is collecting feedback about the current parking experience and potential pain points. We have a developed a parking survey for you to share your valuable feedback! This […]

Flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines available

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Respiratory illness season is here. There are many viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), that can make you sick. It’s not too late to vaccinate! Flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at Student Health Services for all students, faculty and staff. Call 701.777.4500 to schedule an appointment today. It’s […]

UND Interfaith & Worldview Week is Jan. 28 – Feb. 8

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  UND students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in UND’s 2024 Interfaith & Worldview Week starting Sunday, Jan. 28. Sponsored by the eponymous UND student organization, IFW highlights some of the spiritual, religious, cultural, philosophical and (non)belief communities present on campus and in the broader community. The events – from Jan. 28 to […]

Student Diversity & Inclusion to host events honoring Black History Month

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Throughout the month of February, UND Student Diversity & Inclusion will be hosting events for students, staff and faculty in recognition of Black History Month. Events specifically open to staff and faculty include: Feb. 13: Lecture on Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks by Art Malloy, vice president for Student Affairs. Feb. 22: A Black Student […]

Volunteers sought for FIRST LEGO League tournament on Feb. 10

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UND will be hosting the FIRST LEGO League state tournament at the Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 10, and organizers are seeking volunteers to help with registration, judging and refereeing. You do not need to be in STEM to volunteer; roles do not require any technical experience, and several roles do not require any amount […]

UND Parking Services partners with Kimley-Horn for Feb. 14 feedback event

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UND Parking Services is developing a Parking Plan to transform the parking experience and help meet the needs of the University. A critical component of our plan is collecting feedback about the current parking experience and potential pain points from user groups across campus. As part of our effort to develop this plan, we have […]

UND Center for Innovation hosting SBIR/STTR webinars Feb. 14 and 21

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UND’s Center for Innovation, in partnership with BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, is hosting a session on “Basic Research Grants vs. SBIR/STTR” at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. All are welcome to this virtual seminar. The session is ideal for University students and staff experienced in grant-writing and considering SBIR/STTR funding to advance research […]

Founders Day tickets on sale

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The 2024 Founders Day banquet will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Memorial Union Ballroom, and tickets are now available. Founders Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation establishing the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The official birthday of UND was first celebrated […]

UND to award, honor faculty and staff at Founders Day on Feb. 15

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The University of North Dakota will mark its 141st anniversary at the at its annual Founders Day banquet Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. There will be a social at 5:15 p.m., and the banquet will begin at 6 p.m. The program will feature a welcome from President Andy Armacost, who will emcee the […]