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CAO hosts cup, mug and bowl sale

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The Ceramic Arts Organization is having a pre-Valentine’s Day cup, mug and bowl sale, the first of the new year. It will be held Feb. 10-11, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the first floor of the Memorial Union near the food court. Hope to see you there, and please tell your friends. Feel […]

Beat smoking addiction with Work Well class

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Join others who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco by trying the Freedom from Smoking class. It has worked for Cindy Knudson (32+ months free of smoking) and others at UND. The class is free, offered conveniently on campus and starts Tuesday, Feb. 9. Contact Kim at Work Well for the details at 777-0210.

Faculty are invited to discuss their roles in workforce development

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All UND faculty are invited and encouraged to attend this event to learn and discuss with colleagues from the Division of Continuing Education and Doug Munski (Geography), who will report from the Chancellor’s Adult Learners Council. Attend this event to learn about the potential roles of faculty in professional, workforce and personal development. * What […]

2010 Scholarly Forum abstract deadline is Feb. 5

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The Graduate School’s 2010 Scholarly Forum will be March 9-10, and we are now calling for abstracts. The Scholarly Forum will host oral presentations, poster session/exhibition, and panel sessions. The guidelines and submission forms can be found at www.graduateschool.und.edu. If you would like to arrange a panel session, please email susancaraher@mail.und.edu.

Physics colloquium is Feb. 5

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Physics will host a colloquium at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in 211 Witmer Hall. Speaker Luis Dias da Silva, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, will discuss Strong correlations, electronic transport and many-body physics in nanostructures. Coffee and cookies will be served at 3:30 p.m. in 215 Witmer Hall. Abstract: Nanoscale devices offer […]

Institutional Review Board meeting is Feb. 5

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UND’s Institutional Review Board will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in 305 Twamley to consider all research proposals submitted to the IRB Office before Tuesday, Jan. 26. Clinical medical projects must be reviewed by the Clinical Medical Subcommittee before being brought to the Full Board. Proposals for these projects are due in the […]

Occupational therapy workshop is Feb. 5

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An occupational therapy workshop sponsored by The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy is set for Friday, Feb. 5, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl. Presenter is Carla Wilhite, assistant professor of occupational therapy who teaches full-time in the Master’s of Occupational Therapy satellite […]

OIP lists Thursday Night Culture Series dates

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The Office of International Programs would like to invite you to this semester’s Culture Nights. Please note the new starting time will be 6:30 p.m. Most events will be held at the Loading Dock at the Memorial Union. Feb. 4 – Sri Lanka Feb. 11 – Philippines Feb. 18 – Black History Month* March 4 […]

Prominent Women Alumnae from UND bring their experiences to the UND Community

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The Hultberg Lectureship Series was established twenty three years ago with a gift through the UND Foundation by Clara E. Hultberg in memory of her parents Hans and Suzanne Hultberg. Clara Hultberg was a 1928 UND Graduate, her interests where in stimulating challenges and opportunities for students in business. Each year, successful women alumnae from […]

Department of Art and Design presents visiting paper artist Wang Hongchuan

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Free Public Events: -Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop for Children (ages 8-11). Registration required*: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Hughes Fine Arts Center, Room 111 – Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop for Adults. Registration required* 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Hughes Fine Arts Center, Room 111 – Wang Hongchuan Paper […]

Essential Studies program holds "Capstone Coffee" sessions

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The Office of Essential Studies is hosting two “Capstone Coffee” events from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, and from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, both in the Memorial Room of the Union. The purpose of these workshops is to help faculty and their departments develop courses that will carry the “C” […]

Essential Studies program holds “Capstone Coffee” sessions

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The Office of Essential Studies is hosting two “Capstone Coffee” events from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, and from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, both in the Memorial Room of the Union. The purpose of these workshops is to help faculty and their departments develop courses that will carry the “C” […]

Global Visions Film Series begins with “The Secrets” Feb. 2

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The Department of Anthropology’s Global Visions Film Series will bring an array of international films to the community of Grand Forks for the seventh consecutive year. Two films will screen per month in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the semester. The series is currently the only venue in Grand Forks […]

Global Visions Film Series begins with "The Secrets" Feb. 2

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The Department of Anthropology’s Global Visions Film Series will bring an array of international films to the community of Grand Forks for the seventh consecutive year. Two films will screen per month in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the semester. The series is currently the only venue in Grand Forks […]

Farewell reception for Mary Ann Laxen is Feb. 2

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A farewell reception will honor Mary Ann Laxen, associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Vennes Atrium of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Mary Ann has been director of the Physician Assistant Program for over 10 years. After her […]