Monthly Archives: October 2011

UMD’s Haunted Halls

Children and families from the community are invited to celebrate Halloween at UMD’s Haunted Halls event, a 16-year tradition sponsored by UMD Residence Hall staff and residents. This fun and safe Halloween festivity held 5-7 p.m., Monday, October 3, includes … Continue reading

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Spilly’s Recipe Contest

On Tuesday, November 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the U of M McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Sea Grant’s “Salute to Lake Superior’s Sustainable Fisheries” will be held. This event is in honor of former Dean of University … Continue reading

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Meet the Authors

Three authors who won the 2011 Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards (NEMBA) will read from their works on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the UMD Library Rotunda. The three authors are Connie Wanek, author of … Continue reading

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Take a Stand Rally

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Zombies at UMD

The  “Zombie” symposium will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7 p.m. in Bohannon Hall 90 on the UMD campus. Professors will present a variety of zombie topics ranging from science to video games. UMD professors presenting at … Continue reading

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CED 25th Anniversary Celebration

A reception will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the DECC Harborside Ballroom from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.  The celebration recognizes UMD’s 30-year relationship with the U.S. Small Business Administration hosting the Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development … Continue reading

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UMD Scientific Discovery

A scientific discovery, by UMD research scientists Matthew Andrews, Ph.D., and Lester Drewes, Ph.D, with the potential of preventing life-threatening complications due to severe blood loss has taken a major step toward commercial use. Working in collaboration with the University … Continue reading

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Robert Kenner at UMD

Robert Kenner, producer of the documentary Food, Inc, will speak about the film on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the UMD Romano Gym. A question and answer session with Kenner will follow the lecture. Free and open … Continue reading

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Annual UMD Networking Night

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Zeitgeist Atrium (222 East Superior St.), network with successful UMD alumni and other local professionals. This event provides UMD juniors and seniors the opportunity to meet professionals in their field of study … Continue reading

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Flashmob 101 for Homecoming 2011

UMD Homecoming 2011 begins tomorrow with a “Break the Ice” pre-game party at the DECC.  Following Friday’s game, an entire week is filled with fun, Bulldog-spirited events! Be sure to check out the entire Homecoming schedule. To top off Homecoming … Continue reading

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