Category Archives: Athletics

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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Chancellor Black to Throw First Pitch

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals game at Target Field, Chancellor Black will throw the first pitch. Alumni, family and friends are welcome to attend a pregame party at 5:30 p.m.  The game … Continue reading

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UMD at the State Fair

On Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., the UMD booth will be located in the UM Crossroads Building on Dan Patch Avenue. Staff and faculty from UMD departments and programs will host the booth. Area residents are welcome … Continue reading

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Chancellor Black Will Throw First Pitch at the Huskies Game

UMD Chancellor Lendley C. “Lynn” Black will throw the first pitch at the Duluth Huskies game vs. the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Monday, August 8 at the Duluth Wade Stadium. Chancellor Black, who began his second year at UMD this … Continue reading

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Isaac Odim Signs with the NFL

Running back Isaac Odim, the first three-time All-American in the 79-year history of University of Minnesota Duluth football, announced on July 26, 2011 that he has signed a free agent contract with the National Football League (NFL) San Diego Chargers. … Continue reading

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They Left Their Vehicles Behind

From July 5 – 8, UMD employees were encouraged to find another way to arrive at work.  There were vendor fairs, health awareness presentations, and local athletic companies that demonstrated proper footwear and equipment for both activities. The official bike/walk … Continue reading

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UMD Alumni Association and Grandma’s Marathon

Join the Dogs as they cheer on the runners at Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday, June 18 starting at 8:30 a.m. with a hot cup of coffee.  The Alumni Association hospitality tent welcomes alumni, family and friends.  This is a great way … Continue reading

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Isaac Odim: Football and Engineering

Isaac Odim is a three-time Academic All-Conference and Academic All-American athlete.  He is among two other athletes in Division II college football to have been named Academic All-American of the Year by ESPN Magazine. He was also a mechanical engineering … Continue reading

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Jocelyn Larocque: Hockey and Academics

Jocelyn Larocque graduated with honors this month with a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc). Originally from Ste. Anne, Manitoba, Canada, she is one of three scholar athletes at UMD. She was also named UMD’s first Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Defensive … Continue reading

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MN Senate and House of Representatives Vote to Honor UMD Bulldogs

On May 9 at 3 p.m., the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives unanimously voted to honor the men’s hockey and football teams for the 2010-2011 championship titles. Read about the resolution passed in honor of the Bulldogs

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