University of North Dakota Faculty/Staff Newsletter

Informational meeting on new medical building is June 20

June 17, 2013 • Category: Lead Story

An informational meeting for the community to learn about North Dakota’s new School of Medicine and Health Sciences building will be held from 5 to [...]

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Sue Hasselbring to lecture at June 20 SIL colloquium

SIL International invites the community to attend a lecture by Sue Hasselbring, sociolinguistic consultant with SIL (Summer Institute of Linguistics), from 8 to 9 p.m. [...]

Doctoral examination for Rebecca Cicha is June 25

The doctoral examination for Rebecca Cicha, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Clinical Psychology, is set for 8:30 a.m. June 25 [...]

Doctoral examination for Masela Obade is June 21

The doctoral examination for Masela Obade, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Teaching and Learning, is set for 9 a.m. June [...]

Blues on the Red kicks off June 22

The Blues on the Red Summer Music Series is set for June 22, July 27, and Aug. 24, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Town [...]

Announcements»

Mark Peters is June U-Shine recipient

Staff Senate is pleased to announce that the June U-Shine Award recipient is Mark Peters, Storekeeper at Facilities.  He was
nominated by Cathy Perry, Administrative Officer [...]

Awards honor rural and public health

Rural and public health providers, volunteers and organizations were recognized recently with awards at the 2013 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health’s annual awards [...]

NSF seeks proposals for activities within Astronomical Sciences

Mid-Scale Innovations Program in Astronomical Sciences (MSIP) #13-567
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13567/nsf13567.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_34&WT.mc_ev=click
A vigorous Mid-Scale Innovations Program (MSIP) was recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, citing “many [...]

Preproposals due June 24 for NSF program, WIDER

The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcement which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Thus, if you are [...]

Research»

NSF seeks proposals for Astronomical Science activities

Mid-Scale Innovations Program in Astronomical Sciences (MSIP) #13-567
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13567/nsf13567.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_34&WT.mc_ev=click
A vigorous Mid-Scale Innovations Program (MSIP) was recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, citing “many [...]

Preproposals due June 24 for NSF program, WIDER

The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcement which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Thus, if you are [...]

Water Resources Research Institute names research fellows

The North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute announced its Graduate Research Fellowship recipients for 2013-14. Fellowships ranging from $3,000 to $11,500 were awarded to five [...]

Preproposals due May 10 for NSF programs for MRSECs, CSBR, and PFC

The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Thus, if you are [...]

In the News»

UND exceeds national average in athletic academic progress

The University of North Dakota’s 20 athletics teams combined for a multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 977 in 2011-12, exceeding the national average [...]

Holly Brown-Borg honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Holly Brown Borg, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), was presented the 2013 [...]

Tony Kushner interview is online on WHY? Radio

 WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life presents “A Conversation with a Playwright” with guest Tony Kushner.
 The complete conversation is now available online at our archives, [...]

Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2013 unveiled

Director of Athletics Brian Faison and UND Letterwinners Association President Karen Braaten have announced the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
Jenny Crouse [...]

Bulletin Board»

Leave donations sought for Hem Acharya

Voluntary donations of sick or annual leave are sought for Hem Acharya, Academic Building Services Supervisor, Facilities Management. Please return completed Donation of Leave forms [...]

Denim Day is Friday, June 21

Denim Day is Friday, June 21. Pay $1 to your site coordinator and enjoy going casual for local charities. If your office allows you to [...]

Twamley Snack Bar menu listed

The Twamley Snack Bar will be open regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – throughout the summer session. Come visit the Twamley Snack Bar, fourth floor, [...]

Museum to host dinner June 28

The North Dakota Museum of Art Cafe will host a dinner on Friday, June 28.
Come enjoy a five course meal in our beautiful galleries Friday, [...]

In Remembrance»

Remembering Ruth Smith

Ruth N. Smith, retired administrative secretary in the Psychology Department, of Park Rapids, died suddenly Sunday night, May12, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services [...]

Remembering Rev. Gerald Potter

The Rev. Gerald L. Potter, Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion and Priest of the Diocese of Fargo passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 [...]

Notice of student death

It is with regret that we announce the death of Brian Kadlec on April 9, 2013.  He was enrolled in Mechanical Engineering.
– Cara Halgren, Associate [...]

Remembering Norbert O’Keefe

Norbert O’Keefe, M.D., retired chair of radiology, died April 3, 2013, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, after a long illness.  He was 84.
Norb was [...]

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