Schedule
Learn more about your new “home state” with a three-day tour aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach.
This tour of the northern half of the state will offer glimpses of our geography, economy, culture, and heritage. You will see some of North Dakota’s most scenic areas, learn about the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the state, and meet a lot of fine people. Best of all, it’s free! The costs of this trip are underwritten through the generosity of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation and the Office of the President.
From the sprawling farmland of the Red River Valley to the dynamic economic growth
across the state, you will discover what makes North Dakota great! Along the way,
you will meet alumni and friends of the University and residents of our state who
have strong, positive feelings about UND and North Dakota. We hope you will make plans
to join us for this memorable and enlightening event.
Monday, August 14, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. |
Arrive and load luggage |
Chester Fritz Auditorium Parking Lot |
| 7:15 a.m. | Checkin and Orientation | Chester Fritz Auditorium Lobby |
| 7:45 a.m. |
Depart Grand Forks |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Brief rest stop |
Devils Lake, ND |
| 11:00 a.m. | Arrive at International Peace Gardens | Dunseith, ND |
| Lunch & Tour of the Peace Gardens | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | Depart Peace Gardens | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Arrive at Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND |
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Briefing & Tour of Turtle Mountain Community College |
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| 4:30 p.m. | Depart Belcourt, ND | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Arrive at Scandinavian Heritage Park |
Minot, ND |
| Dinner & Tour of the Park | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | Depart the Scandinavian Heritage Park | |
| 8:20 p.m. |
Arrive & check in at the Hotel |
Minot, ND |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Breakfast on your own at the hotel.
GROUP PHOTO DAY | Dress in the new UND Polo given to you at orientation or a UND shirt for group
photo.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6:45 a.m. |
Breakfast at the Hotel |
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| 7:00 a.m. | Depart Hotel | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Arrive at Tioga Area Oil Field/Neset Cunsulting | Tioga, ND |
| Briefing & Tour of Tioga Area Oil Field/Neset Cunsulting | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Depart Tioga | |
| 11:45 a.m. | Arrive at Stonehome Brewing Co. | Watford City, ND |
| Lunch & Briefing of Watford City | ||
| 1:10 p.m. | Depart Watford City | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Arrive at Theodore Roosevelt National Park | North Unit | |
| Briefing & Tour of the National Park | ||
| 2:45 p.m. | Depart the National Park | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Arrive back at Hotel | Minot, ND |
| 5:45 p.m. | Depart Hotel | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Arrive at Minot State University | |
| Briefing, Tour, & Dinner at Minot State University (Dress: Business Casual) | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | Depart Minot State and return to Hotel |
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoe for Marvin Windows tour.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. |
Check Out & Load Bus |
Minot, ND |
| 7:15 a.m. | Depart Hotel | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Arrive at Vardon Golf Course | Minot, ND |
| Breakfast with incoming UND High-Achieving Scholars & their Parents | ||
| 8:45 a.m. | Depart Golf Course | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrive at UND Center for Family Medicine | Minot, ND |
| Briefing & Tour of UND Center for Family Medicine | ||
| 10:15 a.m. | Depart UND Center for Family Medicine |
|
| 12:15 p.m. | Arrive at Proz Lakeside at the Cove Restaurant | Devils Lake, ND |
| Lunch | Game & Fish Briefing | ||
| 1:45 p.m. | Depart Devils Lake | |
| 3:15 p.m. | Arrive at Marvin Windows | Grafton, ND |
| Briefing & Tour of Marvin Windows | ||
| 4:45 p.m. | Depart Marvin Windows | |
| 5:15 p.m. | Dinner & Ag Tour | Gilby, ND |
| 7:15 p.m. | Depart Gilby | |
| 7:45 p.m. | Arrive in Grand Forks |
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Questions?
- brooke.conlin@UND.edu
- 701.777.4267
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Skalicky Tech Room 138
Grand Forks ND 58202-7142
- monica.evavold@UND.edu
- 701.777.6393
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Skalicky Tech Room 117
Grand Forks ND 58202-7142
- nicole.massie@UND.edu
- 701.777.2314
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Skalicky Tech Room 116
Grand Forks ND 58202-7142