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28 May UND doctoral student, Fulbright researcher heading back to Africa

Posted at 16:14h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Before coming to UND to pursue a Ph.D. in Educational Foundations & Research, Joel Runnels spent years advancing deaf education in Africa. He’ll travel to Tanzania this summer to enhance his fluency in Swahili. Photo by Connor Murphy/UND Today. Joel Runnels finds himself in a niche...

28 May UND student teachers discover education a world away in unique study abroad program

Posted at 16:06h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Carly Gullickson was worried her academic goals would prevent her from studying abroad, but the Global Student Teaching program allowed her to complete the student teaching portion of her education program across the world, in New Zealand. Image courtesy of Carly Gullickson. Carly Gullickson knew she...

28 May UND Atmospheric Sciences students receive hands-on experience with weather balloons

Posted at 16:00h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Balloons remain a critical component of how scientists observe and forecast weather. UND students receive hands-on experience in launching, tracking and monitoring data collection using this method, which dates back 80 years. Photo by Jackie Lorentz/UND Today. Not all Atmospheric Sciences students attending the University of...

28 May UND’s Jeff VanLooy and Ph.D. candidate Lance DiAngelis featured in national public television doc on Rocky Mountain glaciers

Posted at 15:53h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Part of the Rocky Mountains, the Wind River Range straddles the Continental Divide with over 60 glaciers. Researchers like UND professor Jeff VanLooy and Ph.D. candidate Lance DiAngelis visit the area to study the ice formations, a pursuit that framed the recently released Wyoming PBS...

28 May UND students bring sharp skills to city projects through Grand Forks internship program

Posted at 15:47h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Jake Mattison (left) and Andy Conlon look over plans to improve signage downtown. They both work at City Hall after interning for the City of Grand Forks during their time at UND. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. It’s a partnership that’s really only possible in a...

23 May NDSU senior earns national scholarship

Posted at 16:20h in Academics, Campus Happenings, Student by hhotzler

NDSU senior Laura Jennen, a hospitality and tourism management major, has been selected for the prestigious National Association of College and University Food Services’ Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship for 2019. Only three awards were presented this year across the country. The $5,000 award is a highly competitive scholarship...

23 May NDSU student-athletes named to academic golf teams

Posted at 16:19h in Academics, Campus Happenings, Student by hhotzler

NDSU’s men’s and women’s golf teams each had a selection to the Summit League Academic All-League Teams announced May 22. For the second-straight year, Andrew Israelson was named to the team. Taylor McCorkle from the women’s team earned a spot in her first year of eligibility...

23 May Celebration of Scholars event highlights student research at DSU

Posted at 15:56h in Campus Happenings by crhoades

Dickinson State held the annual Celebration of Scholars event Saturday, April 13, 2019, on the University’s campus. Interdisciplinary, collaborative and student-centered, the conference is integral to the university’s mission to “support scholarly and creative activities” and “to promote excellence in teaching and learning.” Celebration of Scholars is a research conference...

22 May NDSU researchers seek input for health care study

Posted at 19:51h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

North Dakota consumers can share their experiences in a multistate research study about their interaction with health insurance and the health care system. "This research project is a chance for consumers to make their voices heard about their experiences with health insurance (or lack of health...

22 May Inspiring Teacher: Jessica Jensen, head of NDSU Emergency Management

Posted at 19:41h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Jessica Jensen’s career focuses on how we prepare and respond to emergencies, disasters and catastrophes. She has been a tenure-track faculty member at NDSU since 2011. Jensen has developed or taught more than 12 courses, ranging from Vulnerability and Functional Needs in Emergency Management to Voluntary...

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