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Sharley Kurtz holds an award at her desk.

STAR Award brought to UND for third time

Adele Keiger, Staff Writer April 25, 2014

College of Nursing instructional designer Shirley Kurtz holds the award in her office. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. In the last year, three UND staff members have been recognized by the...

Expo prepares graduating seniors

Adele Kieger, Staff Writer April 14, 2014

Senior Dan Jacobson (right) seeks advice at the Spring Grad Expo on Thursday at the Loading Dock. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. The Spring Graduation Expo — the one-stop event to help...

EERC Director Gerald Groenewold.

Center turns research into real life

Adele Kieger, Staff Writer March 31, 2014

Director Gerald Groenewold discusses his role at the International Center for Applied Energy Technology on Friday. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. Although it’s unknown to...

Activist visits campus

Activist visits campus

Ashley Marquis, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

Melissa Schrailbman, a human rights activist, speaks during her visit to UND. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. The UND Center for Human Rights and Genocide Studies hosted a three day long Spring...

UND graduate student Shawn Reich with research equipment.

UND researches benefits of video games

Adele Kieger, Staff Writer March 7, 2014

Graduate student Shawn Reich with research equipment. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. In response to rising obesity rates in America, UND students and professors are researching the use of...

Adelphi donates hundreds despite stolen cards

Misti Meads, Staff Writer March 7, 2014

Adelphi's remade Valentine's Day cards are displayed. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. Despite stolen Valentine’s Day cards, Adelphi raised $400 for the Global Friends Coalition at its annual...

President Robert Kelley shakes hands with Carolyn Nyberg, Manager of the EERC's Analytical Research Laboratory.

University celebrates 131st Founders Day

Emmy Erbes, Staff Writer March 4, 2014

President Robert Kelley (left) honors Carolyn Nyberg (right), Manager of the Analytical Research Laboratory and the Energy & Environmental Research Center, during the 131st Founders Day celebration....

UND senior Benjamin Hylden.

Student writes book about second chances

Matt McKay, Staff Writer March 4, 2014

Senior Benjamin Hylden at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. Nearly seven years after facing a life-threatening accident, UND senior Benjamin Hylden is about...

UND alumni stand outside the Memorial Union to serve free hot chocolate.

Spirit week kicks off

Ashley Marquis, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

UND alumni stand outside the Memorial Union in the freezing weather to serve free hot chocolate to passing students in celebration of philanthropy for Spirit Week. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. Students,...

Forensics team members Kasie Watkins, Thomas Muscha and Natasha Puetz stand in front of the popcorn stand in the Memorial Union.

Revamped Forensics team finds success

Matt McKay, Staff Writer February 21, 2014

Forensics team members Kasie Watkins, Thomas Muscha and Natasha Puetz stand by the popcorn stand in the Memorial Union. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. Two UND forensics team members have...

A student walks past the shuttered entrance to Great Clips in the UND Memorial Union.

Great Clips closes doors

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer February 13, 2014

After the Great Clips in the Memorial Union closed, there is no longer a barber shop on campus. Photo by Shae Bonifacio/The Dakota Student. The last barber shop on campus — Great Clips — closed...

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