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Spring Commencement 2024: Chuck Klosterman’s speech, photos and videos

Chuck Klosterman, a prominent journalist, author, native North Dakotan and UND alum, delivered the graduation address during UND’s general commencement exercises on May 11. Klosterman, a native of Wyndmere, N.D., is a 1994 graduate who has written several bestselling books, as well as columns and cultural commentary for several national publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree…

Campus News

UND to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting on May 16

UND will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at 10 a.m., on the northwest corner of Nistler Hall, along University Avenue. President Andrew Armacost and Karla Mongeon-Stewart, vice president of finance and operations, will speak. They will help plant six different coniferous and deciduous trees…

Announcements

Sidewalk along University Avenue closed for maintenance May 28

Several sections of sidewalk along the south side of University Avenue, extending from Johnstone Hall to Swanson Hall, will be closed on Tuesday, May 28, for maintenance. Contractors will park in the bike lane along University Avenue throughout the process, where they will be lifting sidewalk panels. Work will progress…

Events

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Research

UND and NDSU collaborative research projects announced

Five research projects based in North Dakota have been awarded grants through the University Research Collaboration Program (URCP), funded by the Economic Diversification Research Funds (EDRF) appropriated during the 2023 North Dakota Legislative session. The URCP funds Level 1 proposals up to $25,000 of the combined total budget and Level…

Honors

Bulletin Board

UND Bookstore summer hours

The UND Bookstore will be changing its hours for the summer season, from May 28 to July 27. Hours of operation during that period will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Visit the store’s website for upcoming holiday hours…

In Remembrance

Remembering Brenda Useldinger

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Brenda Useldinger, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Nursing, who passed away on Thursday, May 9. Brenda joined the department in 2012 and served as an assistant professor until her passing. She also earned her master’s degree in…