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Ten reasons to attend the Emerald and Ice Gala

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10. Secret treasures await you at the Gala Gift Gallery. 9. The complimentary potato bar with delicious toppings will keep you going all night long. 8. You can win big at the gaming tables! (Jaycees mock gaming) 7. The Silent Auction prizes are awesome! 6. You are making an impact on student scholarships just by […]

Family Night at the Wellness Center canceled for December

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The Family Night originally scheduled for Dec. 17 is canceled. Upcoming Family Nights are scheduled for the winter/spring on the following dates: Friday, Jan. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 25, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 7 to 9 p.m. This event is at the […]

Denim Day is Dec. 8

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There will be a Special Denim Day on Wednesday, Dec. 8, for Feed My Starving Children. Your donation will go toward helping the Greater Grand Forks community raise enough money ($51,464.16) to fill a semi-truck of food to be distributed to 270,864 starving children around the world. Give what you can to your Denim Day […]

Nonprofit Leadership Student Association seeks donations of formal wear

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The Nonprofit Leadership Student Association (NLSA) will host its third annual Prom Dress Sale. The sale offers Grand Forks area high school students the opportunity buy affordable, gently used prom attire. Please consider donating your used formal wear to this event. We will collect dresses now until the start of the event Thursday, Feb. 25. […]

Emerald and Ice Gala tickets on sale

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An Emerald and Ice Gala ticket would make a great gift for the holiday season. For only $15, you will enjoy a potato bar, entertainment by Downtown Horns, mock gaming and much more. Tickets may be purchased from any UND staff senator or at the following locations: Aerospace, Tina Monette Alumni Center, Amy Grabanski EERC, […]

Studio One features segments on a meteorology project and a window washer

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One group at the University of North Dakota says each snowflake contains data which can be used to predict upcoming weather. This group is working on a project called SNOwD UNDER. The program is led by graduate students with participation from area students ages K-12 and UND faculty. This project offers students hands-on experience in […]

UNDIA, AIBL host Indian Taco sale Wednesday

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The UND Indian Association and American Indian Business Leaders will hold an Indian Taco sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at American Indian Student Services, 315 Princeton St.  Cost is $5 for an Indian Taco, $2 for Frybread.  Delivery is available with an order of four or more; order at 777-4291.  […]

Night Life@UND lists activities for Dec. 3, 4

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Night Life @ UND provides free late-night entertainment for UND students every Friday and Saturday night (not including holidays). The following events will be held at Night Life@UND Dec. 3 and 4. Please inform students about the following: Wellness Center, Friday, Dec. 3 (all events are from 9 to 11 p.m. unless otherwise noted): • […]

Phi Beta Lambda holds UND clothing sale

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UND’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is selling a wide assortment of officially licensed UND sweatshirts ($20), sweatpants ($20), long sleeve t-shirts ($10) and t-shirts ($7) to raise money for their activities.  The clothing sale will take place Friday, Dec. 3, through Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the former Hollywood Video near K-Mart, 1844 South Washington St. […]

Staff Senate requests donations for Tubs of Love

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UND Staff Senate is requesting your help for donations for the Northlands Rescue Mission Tubs of Love.  Please help Staff Senate brighten someone’s day by providing daily essential items. All items must be new.  Suggested items are backpacks, duffel bags, combs, razors, deodorant, socks, shampoo, shower gel, soap, men’s t-shirts and shirts (sizes Medium to […]

Cook up a great holiday gift with Staff Senate cookbooks

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Staff Senate’s 125th Anniversary cookbooks are available for $10 (plus $5 shipping and handling, if applicable). The cookbooks are composed of a hardback, three-ring binder (7”x9”) with more than 700 recipes from faculty, staff, students, and alumni; they also make a terrific gift. Proceeds support scholarships for dependents of UND staff. To order, fill out […]

Denim Day is Dec. 3

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Denim Day is Friday, Dec. 3. Pay a dollar to your site coordinator and enjoy going casual for local charities. If your office allows you to wear denim all the time, consider still giving on Denim Days. Donations go to very good causes. Checks, if any, must be made out to “Denim Day.” All proceeds […]

An iPad for your thoughts on a new library

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Our friends at the Grand Forks Public Library are listening. Plans are underway for the new library, and now is the time to share your ideas. Take four minutes to complete a brief survey (http://speakupforyourlibrary.com/) about the new Grand Forks Public Library, and you could win an iPad. Speak Up For Your Library (http://speakupforyourlibrary.com/). You can: See how […]

The final fall Night Life @ UND is Dec. 3-4

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There will not be Night Life @ UND this weekend due to the Thanksgiving recess. We will be back Dec. 3-4 for the final weekend of this semester. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving holiday. — Nicki Green, Night Life @ UND, 777-4165, nickigreen@mail.und.edu.

Honors hosts BeadforLife sale Nov. 30-Dec. 2

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The UND Honors Program will sell BeadforLife jewelry on the main floor of the Memorial Union Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. “BeadforLife creates sustainable opportunities for women to lift their families out of extreme poverty by connecting people worldwide in a circle of change that enriches everyone.” […]