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Open forums set for School of Graduate Studies dean search

Interviews for four finalists start next week, with open forums on March 17, 19, 24 and 26

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The School of Graduate Studies dean search committee has invited four finalists to visit the UND campus for interviews starting next week, with the first open forum set for Tuesday, March 17.

Open forums will be held at the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration on March 17, 19, 24 and 26.

Each finalist will participate in these opportunities for campus and community members to learn more about the candidates, hear their perspectives on the future of graduate education and ask questions.

Virtual participation is also available for each session.

Biographies for the finalists, as well as the interview schedule, can be found on the dean search website.

Attendees are encouraged to share feedback on each candidate through the forms available on the website following each visit.

Finalist open forum dates

All open forum sessions to be held online and in the Nistler Hall Barry Auditorium from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

March 17: Gautam Pillay

March 19: Soojung Kim

March 24: Benoy Jacob

March 26: Dave Simpson