UND Community Quilt Kickoff set to be held on Dec. 1
No sewing experience required for community-building event
Editor’s note: In the UND LEADS Strategic Plan, the Affinity core value calls on the University to “cultivate physical and online campus environments that are welcoming, safe, healthy, and inclusive.” The announcement below calls attention to an effort by the University to build a stronger sense of community at UND.
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What: UND Community Quilt Project Kickoff
Who: Opening remarks from President Andy Armacost; UND community members welcome to attend
Where: Henry Family Ballroom in the Memorial Union
When: Monday, Dec. 1, at noon
Background: UND is excited to announce the Community Quilt Project, a creative way for students, faculty and staff members to come together and celebrate being members of the campus community.
Campus community members are invited to attend the Community Quilt Kickoff on Monday, Dec. 1, starting at noon in the Memorial Union, in the Henry Family Ballroom. There, more information about the quilt event will be available.
People wishing to be involved need not have sewing experience!
The quilt will consist of squares from 60 areas of cross-campus groups (including many student groups) for a total of 144 squares.
Timeline:
11 a.m.: Doors open
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres
Browse quilt samples
Engage inspiration stations
Noon: Remarks from President Armacost
1 p.m.: Community Quilt Kickoff ends
For more information, contact: Stacey Borboa-Peterson, at s.borboapeterson@UND.edu.
>> Questions or comments about the UND LEADS Strategic Plan? Your thoughts are welcome! Please contact Ryan Zerr, associate vice president for Strategy & Implementation, or Anna Marie Kinney, coordinator of the University Writing Program, the co-chairs of the UND LEADS Implementation Committee. You also may offer your thoughts by visiting the UND LEADS Strategic Plan home page and clicking on the “Provide your feedback” link.
Thank you for your support of the UND LEADS Strategic Plan!
