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52nd annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow is April 19-20 at Hyslop Sports Center

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The University community and general public is invited to join the Indigenous Student Center for UND’s 52nd annual Time Out Wacipi Powwow on April 19 and 20 at the Hyslop Sports Center. Both days of the event are free and open to the public. A Wacipi (powwow) is a celebration of life featuring dancing and […]

Open forums set for Higher Learning Commission site visit April 22-23

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Editor’s note: The Tuesday, April 23, drop-in session time has been changed from earlier announcements. The updated April 23 session time is 10 to 10:50 a.m. Five open forums will be held on April 22 and 23 in connection with the Higher Learning Commission’s site visit to the University of North Dakota, a visit that […]

Staff and Faculty Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, May 1

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UND staff and faculty are invited to a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 1. Hosted by President Andrew Armacost and fellow University administrators, Town Halls are an opportunity for question-and-answer discussions and feedback on all things UND. The Town Hall will be from noon to 1 p.m. The event can be accessed via Zoom. […]

Open forums set for Higher Learning Commission site visit April 22-23

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Five open forums will be held on April 22 and 23 in connection with the Higher Learning Commission’s site visit to the University of North Dakota, a visit that is an important part of the University’s reaffirmation of accreditation. These forums will be open to students, staff and faculty and will provide an opportunity to […]

Staff and Faculty Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, May 1

Categories: Campus News

UND staff and faculty are invited to a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 1. Hosted by President Andrew Armacost and fellow University administrators, Town Halls are an opportunity for question-and-answer discussions and feedback on all things UND. The Town Hall will be from noon to 1 p.m. The event can be accessed via Zoom. […]

Chuck Klosterman to speak at UND Commencement ceremonies

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The University of North Dakota recently announced that Chuck Klosterman, a prominent journalist, author, native North Dakotan and UND alum, will deliver the graduation address during general commencement exercises in May. Klosterman, a native of Wyndmere, N.D., is a 1994 graduate who has written several bestselling books, as well as columns and cultural commentary for […]

New grants to help faculty, students address North Dakota’s needs

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How can faculty and students at UND partner with organizations across the state to make life better for North Dakotans? A new program from UND’s Office of the Provost hopes to answer that question in a very direct way. Starting this spring, UND CONNECT will fund as many as 10 proposals from faculty looking to […]

School of Graduate Studies hosting listening sessions for faculty, staff and students

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The School of Graduate Studies is undergoing a strategic planning process and needs your input. The planning committee is hosting listening sessions with students, faculty and staff over the next two weeks. Please attend a session and help envision the future of the School of Graduate Studies. Online and in-person sessions are offered for students […]

55th Annual UND Writers Conference is March 20-22 at Memorial Union

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The 55th Annual UND Writers Conference will be held Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22, at the Memorial Union and online. All events will be free and open to the public. The theme of this year’s conference is “Horizons of Knowledge,” and will examine how global practices of storytelling and artistry contribute to and inspire humanity’s […]

UND introduces ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ training for staff and faculty

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Based on feedback heard during the most recent Town Hall Zoom meeting on Jan. 24, as well as other discussions across campus, UND President Andrew Armacost and UND Associate VP for Public Safety and Chief of Police Rodney Clark have approved mandatory active shooter/active threat video training that will be rolled out soon for all […]

55th Annual UND Writers Conference is March 20-22 at Memorial Union

Categories: Campus News

The 55th Annual UND Writers Conference will be held Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22, at the Memorial Union and online. All events will be free and open to the public. The theme of this year’s conference is “Horizons of Knowledge,” and will examine how global practices of storytelling and artistry contribute to and inspire humanity’s […]

UND will host first Disability Awareness Day on March 18

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A global expert on disability, inclusion and social justice issues will be the keynote speaker at UND’s first Disability Awareness Day set for Monday in the Memorial Union, Ballroom CD. Hosting the daylong event featuring Alan Bruce, CEO of Universal Learning Systems Ireland, is the Department of Inclusive Rehabilitation Sciences (formerly Rehabilitation & Human Services) […]

Welcome reception for UIT’s new Deputy CIO, Phil Goldblum, is March 13

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All are invited to join UIT in welcoming its new Deputy CIO, Phil Goldblum, to UND on Wednesday, March 13, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the UIT help desk in the Chester Fritz Library. This event will be an opportunity for the campus community to meet and connect with Goldblum. Refreshments will be served. […]