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Please join UMD’s College of Liberal Arts Associate Dean Olaf Kuhlke, and Development Officer Jennifer Meyer, and the College of Science and Engineering’s Development Officer Carrie Sutherland for Happy Hour at Zinc!

When: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro in the Cellar Bar

Nob Hill District
3009 Central Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

RSVP with the online RSVP form or call the UMD Alumni Association office at 866-726-7164 by Friday, May 17. ...

Auschwitz. The Holocaust. Courage. Survival. All of these words tie together a time in our world’s history that led to men and women sharing their stories and experiences. Whether directly or indirectly, the Holocaust has touched many lives. Vicky Knickerbocker, (’78) and UMD alumna, was given the opportunity to travel with a Holocaust survivor. Her story, and others, fuel the Baumler Kaplan Holocaust Commemoration Lecture series which starts on Thursday, April 18, helping us all to remember, to share, and ...

UMD is pleased to welcome two new deans to campus this July. College of Education Human Service Professions (CEHSP) Dean Jill Pinkney Pastrana enjoys playing music and watching soccer. Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) Dean Amy Hietapelto has traveled to Finland, goes whitewater rafting, and jokes that she wrote her dissertation in the ice rinks while her son played hockey.

Jill Pinkney Pastrana, the new dean ...

As we keep our fingers crossed for spring to arrive, the excited buzz of transitions and new beginnings fill the halls at UMD. This especially holds true for our students who plan to graduate and begin the next steps in their lives. The big news is that UMD will be holding two Commencement undergraduate ceremonies this year. This will eliminate the need for entrance tickets – all can be accommodated! Graduating seniors will also want to be ...

The Minnesota Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by the U.S. Small Business Administration is presented to a private citizen, volunteer, and a public official who has made an outstanding contribution to a community’s recovery following a natural disaster which occurred in the previous fiscal year. UMD alumnus and Duluth mayor Don Ness (‘97) is one of this year’s recipients due to his recovery efforts after the “500 year storm” of 2012. Ness will be honored at the ...

After 30 years, the Kirby Student Center on UMD’s campus is set for a complete makeover.  Architects met with various on-campus groups and heard input from the student body, and as a result,  the plan is set to transform Kirby into a cohesive center for all students to enjoy.

“We wanted to create a better flow of the floor and bring everything together. It is a complete redo,” said Jeni Eltink, Director of the Kirby Student Center.

Everything from the lounge to ...

What is CHAMP Day of Service?

Connecting Hopes with Actions to Mobilize People, or CHAMP, Day of Service began as part of the new Chancellor Black’s request for a Day of Service during Inauguration Week Activities in March of 2011. CHAMP Day is a campus-wide day of service which provides the opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to contribute to the community by participating in volunteer projects throughout the greater Duluth community. Dozens of community organizations participated in this ...

Show your Bulldog pride in an Under Armor performance wear running shirt during Grandma’s Marathon and let everyone in the crowd know where you earned your grit and spirit.

The UMD sports performance (Under Armor) short sleeve shirts, pictured below, are available for purchase from UMD Stores. They are specially priced at $26.39 for both men’s and women’s shirts after the UMD alumni discount is applied. Five dollars per shirt will also be donated to the UMD ...

University of Minnesota Duluth Chancellor Lendley “Lynn” Black announced on April 3, 2013 that Josh Berlo will assume the role of UMD’s director of intercollegiate athletics.

Berlo comes from the University of Notre Dame where he was senior athletics director for guest relations and event marketing. He has worked there for 12 years. In addition to having overseen all aspects of athletic event marketing, game presentation, fan experience and ticketing for 26 athletic programs, Berlo supervised a staff of approximately 40 ...

The UMD Alumni Association invites all students who have applied to graduate December 2012, May 2013, and Summer 2013 to come celebrate their great accomplishment — graduation!

When: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate (3300 London Road)

You’re sure to have a good time with your friends and meet other graduating UMD seniors. Come eat and enjoy a BBQ dinner by Famous Dave’s, have a couple drinks, make a s’more (or five) while ...