
UND Founders Day
Founders Day is the annual celebration of our history and a time to honor members of our campus community.
It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation, establishing the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. It is the official birthday of UND! The first celebration of Founders Day was held in 1904.
About the Founders Day Celebration
Those traditionally honored at an event include:
- Retirees with 15 or more continuous, full-time, benefited years of service
- Employees with 25 years of service
- Outstanding faculty, departments, advisors, and researchers
2023 Founders Day Event
The 2023 UND Founders Day Celebration was held in the Memorial Union Ballroom on Thursday, February 16.
2023 Faculty and Departmental Awards
McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Whitney Berry, Teaching Associate Professor, Music, College of Arts & Sciences
Lydia & Arthur Saiki Award for Individual Excellence in Teaching
Nikki Berg Burin, Associate Professor, History & American Indian Studies & Gender Studies Program, College of Arts & Sciences
McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate or Professional Teaching
Sean T. Hammond, Assistant Professor, Earth System Science & Policy, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and/or Creative Activity
Dr. Alexei V. Tulin, Department of Biomedical Sciences, SMHS
B.C. Gamble Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research or Creative Activity, and Service
Susan Felege, Professor, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
UND Award for Departmental Excellence in Teaching
Philosophy & Religious Studies, College of Arts & Sciences
VPAA Award for Excellence in Assessment
Sven Egenhoff, Director & Professor, Department of Geology & Geological Engineering, College of Engineering & Mines
Karleen Home Rosaaen Award for Excellence in Academic Advising
Pamela Kalbfleisch, Charles R. “Chuck” Johnson Endowed Professor of Communication, Department of Communications, Arts & Sciences
VPAA Award for Outstanding Professional Academic Advising
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Desi Anderson, Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences, Student Academic Success & Career Engagement
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Valerie Bauer, Academic Advisor, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
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Katie Kucera, Education Specialist, Medical Lab Science, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Amanda Peters, Academic Core Advisor, Student Academic Success & Career Engagement
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Sarah Pike, Academic Advisor, College of Engineering & Mines, Student Academic Success & Career Services
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Jackie Schofield, Academic Advisor Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, Student Academic Success & Career Engagement
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Carla Spokely, Academic Advisor, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
UND Award for Departmental Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Institute for Energy Studies, College of Engineering & Mines
UND Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research and Creative Activity
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Carenlee Barkdull, Social Work, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
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Ashley Bayne,Assistant Director, Public Health Program, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Isaac Karikari, Social Work, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
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Tanis Walch, Associate Professor, Health & Behavior, College of Education & Human Development
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Bret A. Weber, Professor, Social Work, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
UND Award for Excellence in Course Development & Innovative Teaching Strategies
Grace Karikari, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health, School of Medicine & Health Sciences