Campus Happenings

08 Nov UND microbiologist Catherine Brissette explores the mysteries of Lyme disease

Posted at 19:26h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Although the deer tick is responsible for the spread of Lyme disease in North America, University of North Dakota microbiologist Catherine Brissette says it’s not the only reason to be concerned about the tiny insects that latch on to people, mammals and birds to feed...

08 Nov UND Army ROTC team earns most individual wins at recent Task Force Ripley Ranger Challenge

Posted at 19:19h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

UND’s Army ROTC team recently competed at the Task Force Ripley Ranger Challenge, where it won the most individual events – or streamers – than any other university team in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. From the left: Kellen Jansen, Matthew Davalos, Cole Marshall, Master...

08 Nov Esports Day at Alerus Center gets UND’s attention

Posted at 19:16h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Dakno Gaming generates buzz around gaming, esports with big names, big partnerships at “Esports Day” Tyler Manske of Dakno Gaming (left) helps Yatiyaña “yeti” Schaper celebrate his first-place finish at Dakno Gaming Esports Day, sponsored by UND. Schaper is regarded as the best Super Smash Bros....

08 Nov This year, all clerks at the North Dakota Supreme Court are UND Law grads

Posted at 19:08h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

From left to right, Alexander Hunt, Katie Carpenter, Nick Surma, Cassandra Frederickson and Nicholas Samuelson pose in the Baker Courtroom following arguments heard by the North Dakota Supreme Court at UND’s School of Law. All five are alumni of UND Law. Photo by Connor Murphy/UND...

08 Nov Author! Author! UND Faculty research leads to new book publishing

Posted at 19:05h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Faculty authors’ work ‘advances our reputation, informs teaching, and contributes to our understanding of the world,’ Provost DiLorenzo says From left: Jared Keengwe, Cynthia Prescott, Helene Weldt-Basson and Forrest Ames are among the faculty who have written books in the last year. Also featured in the story, but...

08 Nov UND’s Donovan Widmer opens art exhibit at North Dakota Museum of Art

Posted at 18:57h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Donovan Widmer, chair of UND’s Department of Art & Design, explores the Western ideals of beauty in his new exhibit at the North Dakota Museum of Art. Photo by Patrick C. Miller/UND Today. From a distance, the pinkish enameled brooches in Donovan Widmer’s art exhibit at...

08 Nov Pathway partnerships create careers for UND’s aspiring pilots

Posted at 18:56h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

With 17 “Pathway” programs on campus, aviation industry vies for competent, qualified pilots amid shortage The hiring market for pilots is reaching all-time highs amid a global shortage. As a leading flight school, UND is seeing an increased amount of partnerships aimed at recruiting the best...

08 Nov With its annual Campus Safety Tour, the UND Police Department strives to keep UND ‘a safe place to live, learn, work and visit’

Posted at 18:54h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Sgt. Michael Pommerer of the UND Police Department notes a safety discrepancy that he and his group found on their sector of campus during the 2019 Campus Safety Tour. A well-lit and well-maintained campus means improved safety for students, Pommerer said. Photo by Connor Murphy/UND...

08 Nov A different way to serve: Q&A with Mike McGinniss, UND School of Law dean

Posted at 18:52h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Law dean shares good news about enrollment, bar passage rates In an interview with UND Today, Mike McGinniss discussed what brought him to UND, the upcoming visit from the North Dakotan Supreme Court and the strengths of UND’s School of Law. Photo by Rob Carolin/School of Law. Mike...

08 Nov How art can further understanding of 9/11

Posted at 18:50h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

In the second talk of the 2019-20 Faculty Lecture Series, UND Associate Professor Crystal Alberts described art’s role in deepening awareness of that terrible day Art has enriched our understanding of previous conflicts such as World War II and the war in Vietnam, and it can...