U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has appointed John Harju, associate director for research at the UND Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC), to serve as a member of the National Petroleum Council for the 2010-2011 membership term. Harju will represent the views of institutions engaged in energy and environmental technology research. “I would never […]
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has appointed John Harju, associate director for research at the UND Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC), to serve as a member of the National Petroleum Council for the 2010-2011 membership term. Harju will represent the views of institutions engaged in energy and environmental technology research. “I would never […]
Judy DeMers, the longtime associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), will retire Dec. 31. DeMers says this about her tenure at SMHS: “Over the past 27 years as associate dean, it has been my great pleasure to have worked with five medical school deans, […]
UND climate change internship students to showcase video, Webcast projects Tuesday at noon
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July 12, 2010
Who/what: Students from the eight-week UND summer internship “Communicating Climate Change” will present their final video/Webcast projects about climate change. The event is free and open to the public. When/where: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 210 Clifford Hall From a perch in a tree, University of North Dakota atmospheric sciences junior Korey Southerland […]
Final open forum for intellectual property commercialization and economic development position is set for Monday, July 12
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June 28, 2010
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development invites faculty and staff to attend the final open forum for the position of Associate Vice President for Intellectual Property Commercialization and Economic Development. Monday, July 12, Brent Edington, Swanson 10/12, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Dr. Edington is currently the Director, Business Development and […]
The University of North Dakota is committed to a high standard of ethical and professional conduct. As such, the University has adopted the UND Code of Conduct. It is the expectation that each employee (faculty, staff or student) performing any activities on behalf of UND will adhere to these standards in the performance of her/his […]
The Education remodeling project is now in week six. Work up to this point has been to move the occupants to their temporary homes in Upson II and Dakota hall. A fence was installed for safety and to contain the work /staging area, which is now the responsibility of the contractor, therefore no unauthorized access […]
All UND Employees, UND has supported a Denim Day project for over 16 years. It provides UND employees an opportunity to dress casually one day per month by donating $1 to local charities each Denim Day. This project has been overseen by a small group of dedicated volunteers. In my time here, I have become […]
Dear UND students, faculty and staff, I wish to invite and encourage you to attend any or all of the sessions at the upcoming conference, “Got Culture?! Exploring Our Diversity,” presented by the Conflict Resolution Center and taking place June 14-18 at the Hilton Garden Inn. As a diverse campus community, it is important that […]
Gov. Hoeven will take part in Education Building groundbreaking Friday
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June 1, 2010
Governor John Hoeven will join President Robert Kelley and College of Education and Human Development Dean Dan Rice at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to UND’s Education Building, Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will also include UND alum and N.D. State Senator Ray Holmberg, College of Education faculty member Sherryl […]
UND Flying Team captures 16th national victory in 25 years of SAFECON competion
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May 25, 2010
With tenacity, talent, and top-notch flying, the University of North Dakota Flying Team won the 2010 SAFECON national collegiate aviation competition. It was UND’s 16th SAFECON championship in 25 years, among the best long-term performance records in SAFECON’s 90 year history. “This win clearly demonstrates UND’s dominance in the field of academic aviation at every […]
President Robert O. Kelley has named Joshua Wynne as UND’s next Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. “Following a national search, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Joshua Wynne has accepted the position of Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of […]
Faculty, staff invited to take part in Residence Hall move-in Aug. 20
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May 18, 2010
Faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in Residence Hall Move-In, Aug. 20. The Hall Orientation Team (HOT) is a student-run organization in the UND residence halls, and is part of the Department of Residence Services (housing and dining). HOT plans activities for residents, plus assists families and students move their belongings into the […]
North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan has stated that “The oil production in North Dakota is going to have a major impact on our economy for at least the next quarter-century, and probably well beyond. [The Bakken Formation] is the biggest oil play in the U.S. and it’s not temporary. It’s going to produce for a […]
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will give commencement address
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May 13, 2010
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will give the main address at the University of North Dakota’s general commencement on Saturday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. in the Alerus Center. About 1,600 students, including law and medical in separate events, are eligible to cross the stage when UND President Robert O. Kelley presides over […]