'We lose so much knowledge' Jun 28, 2008
"We lose so much knowledge over the years. People have th knowledge, do the research, and they die. We need a place to put all of this stuff. I'm happy to give back to (the University of North Dakota) what it gave to me.". - Mandan native Norbert Hoffman, a 1959 chemical engineering graduate of UND, who has given 2 million to the university department that educated him. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Enough with the pay raises Jun 27, 2008
I thought that the 300,000 salary established for Robert Kelley, University of North Dakota president, was a bit high. Chancellor William Goetz could have negotiated a smaller salary. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BOWL ELIGIBLE? Work in progress: Idaho hopes to put together winning program piece by piece Jun 27, 2008
He's trying to balance the nonleague schedule between money games (at Nebraska in 2010 for 850,000) and winnable ones (University of North Dakota at home in 2010 and 2011). He wants, more than anything, a winner, and Idaho hasn't had a winning football season since 1999. (Missoulian, MT)
MDS Pharma Services Names Dr. Lori McDonald to Executive Leadership Team Jun 26, 2008
Dr. McDonald holds a B.S. in Medical Technology from the University of North Dakota, and both an M.S. and a Ph. D. in Pharmaceutics from the University of Michigan. (Canada Newswire)
University of North Dakota gets $2 million gift Jun 26, 2008
Bismarck Tribune - North Dakota News - University of North Dakota gets 2 million gift ... University of North Dakota gets 2 million gift ... LOADING Jun 26, 2008 - 04:07:25 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - The University of North Dakota chemical engineering department has received a 2 million gift. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bits of ancient earth hidden on the moon Jun 26, 2008
Dr. Mike Gaffey of the University of North Dakota Space Studies department argues that while "debris from a large terrestrial impact could have reached the moon ... it's highly unlikely that it would be in sufficient concentrations to be seen" using orbital instruments. He believes that the meteorites would be shattered into small pieces by the impact, and then subjected to a form of lunar weathering due to the solar wind and a continuous rain of micrometeoroids that hit the moon. (Yahoo News)
Verizon Wireless hires new regional director Jun 25, 2008
Hornaday earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and her master's degree in business administration from Mercer University in Atlanta. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between (NYSE: VZ) and (NYSE: VOD). (Louisville Business First, KY)
Lennon receives North Central Conference Legacy Award Jun 24, 2008
Lennon served three decades with the University of North Dakota football team as a player, assistant coach and head coach. As head coach, he guided the Fighting Sioux to a national championship in 2001 and runner-up finish in 2003. (Siusalukis.com)
Kleinsasser Inducted into N.D. Hall of Fame Jun 24, 2008
Minnesota Vikings tight end Jim Kleinsasser is now ten seasons removed from where he played his college football the University of North Dakota but he was inducted into the North Dakota Hall of Fame this past weekend. Vikings TE was one of two former University of North Dakota standouts who were inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. (VikingUpdate.com)
NDAPSSA: Bortke, Manson, Disher honored Jun 24, 2008
"At the time, Dave Gunther (at the University of North Dakota) and I were good friends. We coached and recruited together. I pretty much stole everything I could from Dave. We both talked about getting out of coaching and talked about a situation where health-wise, down the road we might want the desk job."The school immediately gave me a great opportunity to be involved with the NAIA. I was a regional chair for a long time and the chairman of the NAIA Council of Athletic Administrators, so I... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
First Georgian is one of 19 Americans in draft's top 100 Jun 22, 2008
The University of North Dakota recruit is the younger brother of Chicago Blackhawks rookie Jonathan Toews. He's not as dynamic as his brother, but he has offensive skills. (USA Today -- Sports)
Behind The Scenes Applause Jun 21, 2008
He holds a bachelor's degree in choral conducting from the University of North Dakota and a doctorate in musicology from Stanford University. He lives in Noe Valley with his partner, the choral conductor Bruce Lamott. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jeff Dodson Hired as University of North Dakota Head Baseball Coach Jun 21, 2008
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota Athletic Director Brian Faison announced today that Southeast Missouri State University assistant baseball coach has been named UND's head baseball coach ... "I am thrilled to be the new head coach at the University of North Dakota," Dodson said ... "The University of North Dakota baseball program is going to be on the move with his leadership. He is a great hire while you are in transition to NCAA D-I.". (Gosoutheast.com)
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Cranna is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Cranna, and holds a bachelor s degree in choral conducting from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, in musicology from Stanford, and has served as vocal adjudicator for numerous groups, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council. He has been a N.D. Chautauqua presenter here in Devils Lake. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Dressler made an impression in CFL debut Jun 17, 2008
Dressler's family was in attendance and watched as the former Bismarck High and University of North Dakota standout played the first two quarters for the Roughriders, who won 33-13. There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Dressler in Saskatchewan, whose play in camp has drawn attention from the press and on team fan sites. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dressler makes CFL debut Jun 14, 2008
The former University of North Dakota star did fumble one punt, but recovered it. The rookie wideout has been receiving rave reviews for his play in training camp. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
WCHA Alums Factor in NHL's 2008 Stanley Cup Championship, Post-Season League Awards Jun 14, 2008
Blake (Moorhead, MN), a forward who played at the University of North Dakota from 1995-99, received the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey ... Toews, a forward who played for the University of North Dakota from 2005-07, amassed 54 scoring points (24g, 30a) in 64 games for the Chicago Blackhawks, leading all NHL rookies in both goals scored (24) and power-play goals (7) and... (Wcha.com)
Finley to return for UND hockey Jun 12, 2008
LOADING Jun 12, 2008 - 04:06:44 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - University of North Dakota hockey defenseman Joe Finley says he will return for his senior season. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association's leader last season in plus-minus rating was a first-round draft pick of the Washington Capitals. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Teaching the game of baseball Jun 12, 2008
He also coached college baseball for two years in Iowa at the junior college level, and at the University of North Dakota before moving on to California and back to Rapid City. I m a Post 22 guy through and through, Yamada said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Second Amendment: A Valued Target for Students Jun 10, 2008
At the University of North Dakota last year, Females for Firearms organized an on-campus protest when housing officials attempted to ban firearms from students campus apartments ... Not only did they get a positive response from the University of North Dakota community but even state representatives took note. (Human Events Online)
Fresno to host training to help injured farmers Jun 8, 2008
Speaker Carla Wilhite, University of North Dakota occupational therapy professor and former Colorado AgrAbility director, will discuss cultural considerations when treating farmers and farmworkers, making treatment plans to meet the needs of a farm patient and methods for safely returning a patient to the farm. Wilhite is a nationally recognized expert in on-farm assessment and adaptive equipment and technology. (Fresno Bee)
Chorney says it's time to turn pro Jun 8, 2008
LOADING Jun 08, 2008 - 04:06:40 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Taylor Chorney says that if he could spend five more years at the University of North Dakota, he would. But he's by-passing the one remaining season of eligibility he has with the Sioux men's hockey team. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Japanese experience for the classroom Jun 8, 2008
Registration for the class is 50 and participants can receive one graduate credit from the University of North Dakota for completion. Due to the time it will take to prepare kimonos, people interested in taking Japanese Experience for the Classroom should call Bismarck Art and Galleries at 223-5986 before June 15 to register. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Mountain gravel pretty, but possibly dangerous Jun 8, 2008
No one connected the dots from a study of health effects of Turkey erionite to Killdeer Mountain erionite until 2006, when the health department, the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks and the North Dakota Geological Survey started talking. "Psychologically, I think, 'Wow.' With these road conditions, the drought and the traffic, (it) is just horrendous," Rice said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Laura Fast of St. Cloud State, Andrew Thomas of Denver Named Recipients of WCHA Post-Graduate Scholarships for 2008-09 Jun 8, 2008
" The first two winners of the men's and women's WCHA's Post-Graduate Scholarship in 2003-04 were Mike Colgan of Colorado College and Michelle McAteer of University of Minnesota Duluth. The 2004-05 recipients were Reid Goolsby of Colorado College and Emma Laaksonen of Ohio State University, the 2005-06 recipients were Jake Brandt of University of North Dakota and Kelsey Bills of University of Minnesota, the 2006-07 recipients were Ted O'Leary of University of Denver and Meghan Mutrie of... (Wcha.com)
Four on the ballot for school board Jun 7, 2008
"Here is a look at the other candidates and their responses to the questions.Paul GovigGovig, 51, has served on the board since 2004. He is the deputy commissioner with the North Dakota Department of Commerce. He is married to Julie and has three children, Tanner, 18; Bruce, 16; and Ann, 14. He has a master's in business administration from the University of North Dakota.He's seeking a second term to help the district meet its mission, "but meeting that mission must be counter-balanced with the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Five questions with Tom Pedersen Jun 6, 2008
In college, he competed for the University of North Dakota. Years later, he took up long distance running, participating in two Boston Marathons, in 1995 and 1996. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Three school board seats up for grabs Jun 5, 2008
Fishbeck has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Minnesota State University Moorhead; a master's degree in college counseling and student personnel work from State University of New York at Buffalo; and a doctorate in educational leadership from University of North Dakota. She is seeking a second term to continue serving the community and see some district projects through to completion. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Roger Thomas File Jun 4, 2008
n Coached University of North Dakota football team from 1986-98. Guided Sioux to three consecutive NCC championships from 1993-95 and nine consecutive winning seasons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Thomas on board at U-Mary Jun 4, 2008
He's known for wearing the green and white - with the controversial Sioux logo -of the University of North Dakota. Thomas coached the UND football team from 1986-98. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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Hagan, "Bud" to those closest to him, studied at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. At the University of Minnesota, he received his Bachelor of Science degree. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Report: Thomas new A.D. at U-Mary Jun 3, 2008
Thomas was the director of athletics at the University of North Dakota from July, 1999, through February 2005. Prior to becoming athletic director, Thomas served as UND's head football coach for 13 seasons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Defending National Champion UMD Bulldogs Release 2008-09 Schedule Jun 3, 2008
The Bulldogs will put the wrap on their 34-game regular season against the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks on Feb. 20-21. With seven WCHA home playoff series and two home non-conference series against Dartmouth College (Nov. (Wcha.com)
Life goes on, but it gets harder Jun 1, 2008
She went to the University of North Dakota to study nursing; he went to North Dakota State University to get his degree in sociology. He volunteered for service, spending two years in the Army. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
University of North Dakota airplane veers off runway May 30, 2008
LOADING May 30, 2008 - 04:06:10 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - A University of North Dakota airplane veered off the runway at the Grand Forks airport, school officials said. The student pilot was not hurt but the Piper Warrior plane was damaged Thursday morning, said Dana Siewert, director of aviation safety at UND.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
East Grand Forks looks into theft of barnyard animal statues May 29, 2008
A University of North Dakota student told the Grand Forks Herald that they had been placed in the middle of the road and she had inadvertently driven over them. Information from: Grand Forks Herald. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Going out in a blaze of glory May 28, 2008
Sorensen, who will compete in football but not track at the University of North Dakota next school year, also led Hazen's 1,600-meter relay team to victory, giving him eight state titles overall. Anderson ended a phenomenal run last weekend, winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 for the second year in a row. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Horse program aimed at helping at-risk Indian youth May 27, 2008
"The program on the Sioux reservation near Devils Lake is supported by the University of North Dakota medical school and a grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation.Working with the animals, taking responsibility for them and earning their trust, "the kids learn about confidence, communication and respect," said Jessica White Plume, a community health researcher at UND, a Lakota Indian from the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota - and a lifelong rider."I was a horsewoman before I was anything... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Astronaut from tiny Minn. town will soon be in space May 27, 2008
After graduating summa cum laude in mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, Nyberg got her master's degree and doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin. While at North Dakota, Nyberg was selected to study and work with NASA in Texas, where she spent three semesters. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
From Haiti to graduation May 26, 2008
He plans to attend Bismarck State College before going to the University of North Dakota, where he wants to study pre-medicine. He wants to be a surgeon because he wants to help people, and, well, it looks like fun. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UND must counter anti-Semitism May 25, 2008
LOADING May 25, 2008 - 04:06:09 CDT By STEVE BILLMANBismarck I was disgusted by an article in the Bismarck Tribune several weeks ago that reported anti-Semitic discrimination at the University of North Dakota. A Jewish student moved out of his dormitory after being harassed with ethnic epithets and drawings of swastikas. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CLASS B BOYS: Sorensen sizzles for Hazen May 25, 2008
Sorensen, who has four open state titles as well as four relay titles to his credit, will move on to the University of North Dakota, where he'll play football. He decided long ago that he won't compete in track. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Business people May 25, 2008
He has a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of North Dakota, and worked as a reporter and assistant city editor at the Bismarck Tribune for seven years. Two join. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
NASA Inspires Students to Center the Earth With Eccentrics May 24, 2008
In addition to exhibits featuring NASA's Earth Observing System Project Science Office and Hubble Space Telescope, NASA and the University of North Dakota will showcase NASA's aircraft program. One of NASA's featured activities includes the Earth Science E-Theatre. (PR Newswire)
CLASS B BOYS: Wisthoff in great company May 24, 2008
He went on to play football at the University of North Dakota and has spent the last nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. "To share space in the record book with (Kleinsasser) ... that's pretty sweet," said Wisthoff, whose previous personal-best throw was a 174-8. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DEMONS: Peluso, Litke to coach hockey May 22, 2008
Litke had quite a playing career in his own right, helping lead the University of North Dakota to a national championship in 1997. After spending five seasons in the minors, including a stint as a player-coach, Litke joined the Bobcats as an assistant to Chad Johnson. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Human remains said from a class specimen May 20, 2008
LOADING May 20, 2008 - 04:05:32 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Human remains found on the University of North Dakota campus by workers last fall appear to be from a class specimen, most likely owned by a student sometime between the 1930s and 1950s, officials say. The mostly intact skeleton was found in October as work crews were excavating a site for a new steam line. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New manager faces changes and challenges May 20, 2008
The Bismarck High School graduate began working as a chemical engineer for the then-Amoco refinery after graduating from the University of North Dakota. He came to the refinery because, he said, he had no desire to leave the area. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UND HOCKEY: Duncan will stay May 17, 2008
LOADING May 17, 2008 - 04:06:00 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Ryan Duncan, the winner of the 2007 Hobey Baker award, has told the University of North Dakota he will return for his senior season rather than sign a free agent pro contract. The 5-foot-6, 159-pound forward from Calgary needs just 20 points to move into the top 20 in all-time scoring at UND. He currently ranks 38th with 133 points. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Crew to deliver heavy payload of ‘Hope’ May 17, 2008
in 1988 and received her degree in mechanical engineering from the University of North Dakota in 1994. Nyberg continued her schooling at the University of Texas, where she earned her master s in mechanical engineering in 1994 and her doctorate in mechanical engineering in 1998. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Kelli AndersonVIEWPOINT May 16, 2008
An all-state basketball player who entered beauty pageants to pay for college, Christofferson graduated from the University of North Dakota and Yale Law School and is now a partner at the prestigious firm of O'Melveny & Myers. She counts former secretary of state Warren Christopher among her mentors, rocker Eddie Van Halen among her former beaus and deer hunting among her hobbies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Wanless familiar with AD's hot seat May 15, 2008
After being the athletic director at the University of North Dakota for nine years, Wanless has served in that capacity at Sacramento State since 2002. It gives me a chance very quickly to understand and evaluate the situation maybe to a greater extent just because of the experiences I ve had, Wanless said Tuesday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Idaho study confirms lead fragments in venison May 14, 2008
But he said initial evidence supplied by Cornatzer, a dermatologist and professor at the University of North Dakota medical school, didn't justify a policy change or destruction of venison. Groups, including Safari Club, gave nearly 1 million pounds of venison in 2007 to food banks as part of their humanitarian efforts. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
T.J. Oshie is Latest WCHA Player to Leave Early May 14, 2008
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota men's hockey head coach Dave Hakstol said today that UND forward T.J. Oshie (Warroad, Minn. has decided to forego his final season of college eligibility and has signed a professional contract with the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues. (Wcha.com)
UND law school tuition increase delayed May 11, 2008
LOADING May 11, 2008 - 04:05:29 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - A University of North Dakota law school plan to dramatically raise tuition over four years will not go into effect next school year. The Legislature's Budget Section must approve all tuition hikes of more than 5 percent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dressler headed north of the border May 10, 2008
The former Bismarck High and University of North Dakota star was hoping to get a shot at the NFL. But when the offers were slow in coming, Dressler went to Plan B, signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. "After the NFLdraft, we didn't hear much as far as free agency goes," Dressler said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Former EIU employee appointed to new position at U of I May 8, 2008
Don Kojich, who assumed the position on April 1, most recently served as executive associate vice president for University Relations at the University of North Dakota. There he served as chief communications and marketing strategist for the campus and was a member of the president s cabinet. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHEDULES BANQUET May 8, 2008
Dr. Gordon Iseminger will present a program on "The Quartize Border." Dr. Iseminger is a Professor at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and author of a book about the border. The ten foot markers were placed on the North Dakota-South Dakota border in 1891-92 and are an important part of our history. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
BISMARCK STATE: Gilliss steps down as men's basketball coach May 8, 2008
Gilliss began his coaching career at Parshall High School, then was an assistant at the University of North Dakota, before going to MSU-Bottineau, then BSC. His career mark was 508-339. Gilliss doesn't plan on wasting any time looking for his replacement. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Festival trip brings honors and unity for WHS music students May 8, 2008
Zaccardi will be attending the University of North Dakota next year in the air traffic control and airport management program. He is forming a band with friends this summer to play fun stuff, he said, including progressive, rock and jazz. (Weymouth News, MA)
Salvia Divinorum Hysteria May 8, 2008
The next Nexis hit came in 2000 in a squib picked up by the University Wire about Salvia use on the University of North Dakota campus. "This is another drug that is very new to mainstream drug use. Neither the Grand Forks Police Department or UND's had any information on this drug," wrote student Tom Schauer. (Slate)
Another swastika found on UND campus May 4, 2008
LOADING May 04, 2008 - 04:05:23 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Another swastika has been found on the University of North Dakota campus. Four members of UND's anthropology department say campus administrators are not doing enough to address the problem of "institutionalized racism.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New University of North Dakota president talks to area leaders May 3, 2008
LOADING May 03, 2008 - 04:06:24 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Incoming University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley is talking about "superclusters" within the school, cooperative programs with North Dakota State, and more of a UND presence in high schools. Kelley, who takes over as UND president in July, met Thursday with members of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp. Afterward, he said he plans an aggressive marketing program to raise enrollment, and would like UND to have a... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
University of North Dakota looking into swastika reports May 2, 2008
LOADING Apr 25, 2008 - 04:05:07 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - University of North Dakota officials are investigating reports of racial slurs and swastikas that led one student to move out of his dorm. A Jewish student said he moved out last week after being harassed and seeing a swastika drawn on the stairwell of his dorm floor. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Vikings to make sixth straight regional appearance May 2, 2008
North: King's Walk Golf Course Grand Forks, North Dakota University of North Dakota, host May 5-7. South: Mission Inn Resort Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida Sunshine State Conference and Central Florida Sports Commission, hosts May 5-7. (Wwuvikings.com)
