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17 Feb In an eerie foreshadowing of current events, UND students in November simulated an unfolding global pandemic

Posted at 17:25h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Dana Harsell’s political science and public administration students took part in a flu pandemic simulation last semester. UND Archive photo. As a flu virus rages worldwide, policy makers from four nations race to contain the virus, stop the pandemic, and save lives. Should they quarantine? Close borders?...

17 Feb UND research provides new approach to help athletes recover from and avoid concussions

Posted at 17:22h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Wearing sensors connected to an EEG measuring brain wave activity, Dmitri Poltavski demonstrates the Nike Sensor Training Station used to test athletes for his research on diagnosing and treating concussions. Photo by Patrick C. Miller/UND Today. Some of the same techniques that can help diagnose concussions...

17 Feb All for Abi: UND Online accountancy student receives special scholarship

Posted at 17:18h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Anne Holland, inspired by best friend’s cancer fight, returns to UND for scholarship recognition while pursuing online master’s Upon receiving the first-ever Abi Nadeau Winsor Scholarship, Anne Holland reflected on Abi’s — her best friend’s — determination to make a difference in the lives of others...

17 Feb UND chief executives chat: Podcast features two presidents

Posted at 17:12h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Interim President Joshua Wynne interviews Incoming President Andy Armacost to launch Presidential Podcast’s new season In this episode of the UND Presidential Podcast, UND Interim President Joshua Wynne (left) interviews UND Incoming President Andy Armacost (right) about the presidency, the University and other matters. This picture...

17 Feb UND Alum and N.D. Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle receives President’s Medal, other honors

Posted at 17:09h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Justice Gerald VandeWalle greets well-wishers at the recent Distinguished Alumni Social event that was held in his honor at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. Justice VandeWalle was the longest serving state Supreme Court chief justice in the country when he handed over the...

17 Feb Take it from Tyler: Career fairs work for UND students

Posted at 17:07h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Standout marketing senior helps link student job-seekers with potential employers Tyler Head, a UND senior, worked both ‘sides’ of the Spring 2020 Career Expo at the Alerus Center this week. As an intern with UND Career Services, Head has been reaching out to potential employers ready...

17 Feb UND students keep their research talks ‘short and sweet’ at annual Three Minute Thesis Competition

Posted at 17:03h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Some 14 master’s and doctoral students took part in this year’s Three Minute Thesis Competition. After a morning of presentations, six progressed to the final round. One of them was Mona Sohrabi Thompson, who went on to win the contest. Photo by Dima Williams/UND Today. Three...

17 Feb UND puts on a (free) clinic

Posted at 16:59h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

An interprofessional team of health students and local providers partner on building a student-led, free clinic in Grand Forks UND medical students, led by Dr. Eric Johnson, held a free clinic at a picnic in University Park last September. Photo courtesy of UND School of Medicine...

17 Feb UND designated state’s first cardiac ready campus by North Dakota Department of Health

Posted at 16:51h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has designated the University of North Dakota the first Cardiac-Ready Campus in the state. “Your hard work is evident, and we see you as a model for Cardiac-Ready Campus designations,” wrote Christine Brondyk, Stroke & Cardiac System Coordinator for...

12 Feb Finalists named for Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines at UND

Posted at 22:42h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

Three candidates for the Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines position at the University of North Dakota have been selected to participate in campus interviews. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited and encouraged to attend the following open forums. CVs for...

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