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UND sets stage for fall 2026 return to campus, with thousands expected to move in this weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This Saturday, Aug. 22, marks Welcome Weekend on UND\u2019s campus \u2014\u00a0the annual\u00a0move-in event heralding the semester to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first full day of classes\u00a0kicks\u00a0off\u00a0on Tuesday, Aug. 25.<\/span><\/p>\n

To prepare for the new academic year, the campus community has been hard at work preparing housing, organizing events\u00a0for\u00a0Welcome Weekend and rolling out the Kelly-green carpet for both new and returning students and faculty.<\/span><\/p>\n

When more than 2,000 students move in this weekend, they\u2019ll find a campus that has been rejuvenated throughout the summer break.<\/span><\/p>\n

President Andy Armacost and First Spouse Kathy are excited to welcome everyone back to campus for another incredible year at the University of North Dakota.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the absolute best time of year,\u201d said Armacost. \u201cKathy and I love seeing campus come back to life as all our community members return for the fall semester. We\u2019re especially excited to welcome our new students and see them experience all that UND has to offer, get connected and find their place in our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage everyone to take advantage of the many events and opportunities happening across campus in the weeks ahead and, furthermore, as we come back together, to pay close attention to caring for all members of campus. Coming together, meeting new people, and sharing in the excitement of a new academic year are what make our UND community so special.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cKathy and I are grateful for the thousands of people who make UND such a welcoming place to learn, discover, collaborate, and serve, and we\u2019re excited to see what we will accomplish together this year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome\u00a0Weekend<\/h2>\n

Thousands of students are moving into campus housing between now and Welcome Weekend, and as many as 2,000 students and their families will take part in\u00a0<\/span>Welcome Weekend\u00a0Move-In<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0activities, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Saturday\u2019s move-in,\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Stop Drop & Go map<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0will guide residents to their respective buildings with directions from U.S. Highway 2\/Gateway Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several temporary traffic navigation changes are planned for\u00a0Welcome\u00a0Weekend to maximize traffic flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are collaborating closely with the Welcome Weekend planning group, Marketing & Communications, the University Police Department, Facilities Management and other campus partners to navigate potential disruptions from nearby construction at 42nd Street and Demers Avenue,\u201d said Troy Noeldner, director of Housing & Residence Life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe’ve had excellent teamwork across the board and a shared commitment to ensuring this year’s Welcome Weekend and move-in are a complete success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Welcome Weekend website<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0contains\u00a0a full schedule of planned activities for students and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative routes to campus<\/h2>\n

As UND community members know, this summer marked the start of <\/span>a long-term project<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0at the intersection of 42nd Street and DeMers Avenue, just south of campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

This north-south route to reach campus is closed for the next two years to redevelop the\u00a0intersection and rail crossing\u00a0into\u00a0an underpass for North 42nd Street and two bridges, one for DeMers Avenue and another for the BNSF Railway.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the meantime, DeMers Avenue itself is still passable through bypass roads, but detours must be taken to reach campus from the DeMers and 42nd Street intersection. Alternatives include proceeding east on DeMers to the Columbia Road overpass, or west to 55th Street North. Both of these routes can be used to reach University Avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Interstate 29, it is recommended to exit at U.S. Highway 2\/Gateway Drive to approach campus from the north.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a friendly reminder, and for your safety, please follow all posted signs, barriers and designated detours near the construction zone.<\/p>\n

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Summer relocations and renovations<\/h2>\n

The summer break saw several construction projects at UND, some of which will be ongoing this fall and into the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

UND Today has so far reported<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0on the most\u00a0visible of\u00a0projects\u00a0impacting\u00a0UND property. Notably, the\u00a0first phase of the STEM Complex will continue\u00a0being\u00a0built through the next calendar year. Also ongoing is the replacement of the Fox Memorial Bridge on the English Coulee, near Twamley and Merrifield Halls, which is expected to be completed next month.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was also recently announced that\u00a0North 25th Street between University Avenue and Red Jarrett Way\u00a0(just east of Albrecht Field)\u00a0will be closed\u00a0starting this week,\u00a0through October,\u00a0for reconstruction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students moving into the Noren and Selke residence halls, neighboring\u00a0<\/span>the recently renovated and rebuilt<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0Brannon, West and McVey residence halls on the Wilkerson Quad, will find them\u00a0new and improved\u00a0following two summers of interior renovations.<\/span><\/p>\n

And through the summer stretch, some departments have\u00a0relocated\u00a0as the University works to vacate\u00a0the aging Columbia Hall\u00a0located\u00a0on the north side of campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renovations at Gamble Hall in recent months have made room for several offices and departments. New tenants there include the departments of Psychology and Communication Sciences & Disorders, as well as the Northern Prairie Community Clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remaining\u00a0at Columbia Hall is the Department of Biomedical Engineering. According to\u00a0UND\u00a0Facilities Management, renovations are underway at the former location of the UND Bookstore\u00a0on Hamline Street, next to the University Health Facility, to eventually house Biomedical Engineering.\u00a0This\u00a0facility is set to be named Hamline Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

The department is expected to move in by early December, which will lead to Columbia Hall being closed after\u00a0several decades of service to the University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parking changes<\/h2>\n

Summer parking\u00a0rules\u00a0end\u00a0after Sunday, Aug. 23, according to UND Parking Services.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that starting Monday morning, Aug. 24, all vehicles on campus must be parked in the lot or zone\u00a0matching\u00a0its permit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Review the\u00a0<\/span>Campus Map<\/span><\/b><\/a> to understand where your permit is valid and pay attention to signage posted around campus parking lots.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week,\u00a0Parking Services shared a handful of changes to arrangements\u00a0on the Burtness, Columbia\u00a0Hall\u00a0and Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center parking lots.\u00a0Full\u00a0details are available to read on the University Letter blog.<\/span><\/p>\n

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State of the University\u00a0Address<\/h2>\n

Editor’s note:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Watch this week’s video message<\/strong><\/a> from the president, also published in this week’s issue of UND Today,\u00a0for\u00a0a preview and invitation for upcoming events.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This week and next \u2014 in addition to the rush of Welcome Weekend activities for students \u2014 feature events for faculty and staff to help kick off the new academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n

This Thursday, Aug. 20, is the annual\u00a0<\/span>State of the University Address<\/span><\/b><\/a>, which will be held at the Memorial Union and streamed online for those unable to attend in-person.<\/span><\/p>\n

The State of the University is a chance for President Armacost to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year and share his vision for the year ahead. Last year, Armacost introduced several \u201cmoonshot\u201d goals for UND in its first full year as a Carnegie R1 research institution.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year’s event will feature the unveiling of the UND Community Quilt that has been in the works since late last year, featuring 144 individual\u00a0squares to\u00a0represent\u00a0the campus community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Picnic with the Prez<\/h2>\n

Immediately following the speech will be the \u201c<\/span>Picnic with the Prez<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u201d event at University House, at 1 Yale Drive, hosted by the president and First Lady for faculty, staff and UND Foundation employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lift-Off Showcase<\/h2>\n

Later in the afternoon on Thursday, UND\u2019s Center for Innovation will host\u00a0<\/span>a showcase for its Innovation Moonshot Accelerator program<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0at the Gorecki Alumni Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

This summer, the CFI hosted a program for UND faculty and researchers to further develop their\u00a0University-developed properties into commercialization opportunities \u2014 a key\u00a0component\u00a0of UND\u2019s goal to launch companies through the CFI.\u00a0The \u201cLift-Off Showcase\u201d will feature participants sharing their pitches and highlighting discoveries made over the summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Faculty Orientation is Aug. 21<\/h2>\n

On Friday, Aug. 21, at least 45 new faculty members are expected to attend\u00a0<\/span>New Faculty Orientation<\/span><\/b><\/a> at the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, where\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0meet University leaders and colleagues and learn about campus resources, teaching\u00a0support\u00a0and opportunities to launch their research programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event also includes remarks from President Armacost and Provost Eric Link, a performance by Hawks in Harmony and a visit from the Fighting Hawk.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe start of a new semester always comes with a lot of hype and enthusiasm, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for new faculty,\u201d Liz Legerski, professor of sociology and organizer of New Faculty Orientation said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur hope is that attendees will leave orientation feeling excited about joining the UND faculty, energized for the semester, and empowered with knowledge of the resources available to them on campus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty and Staff Town Hall<\/h2>\n

During the following week, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, is a virtual\u00a0<\/span>Faculty and Staff Town Hall<\/span><\/b><\/a>, again hosted by President Armacost. Town Halls are a chance for\u00a0University\u00a0employees to engage with leadership in a question-and-answer format. The Town Hall will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is available\u00a0<\/span>via Zoom<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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