HIGHER EDUCATION
NDSU to go smoke-free on March 1
North Dakota State University will become a smoke-free campus on March 1. President Dick Hanson has signed a new smoking policy that was recommended to him by the University Senate.February 09, 2010
NDSU smoking ban takes effect March 1
FARGO – North Dakota State University will become a smoke-free campus on March 1.February 08, 2010
Concordia secular club wants school officials to reconsider
Students trying to start a secular club at Concordia College are gathering signatures of support after the college declined to recognize the group.
February 08, 2010
Higher Education Notebook: NDSU president to meet with lawmakers
North Dakota State University’s interim president will travel around the state this month to connect with legislators.February 07, 2010
King’s Singers, Concordia Choir to collaborate
Groups to record together, perform concert in MoorheadAs if this week’s residency by violin virtuoso Midori wasn’t enough for area classical music lovers, a Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble is coming to town to perform and record an album with the Concordia Choir.
February 07, 2010
NDSU foundation director arrested
The executive director of North Dakota State University’s fundraising operation was arrested early Friday on suspicion of drunken driving.
February 06, 2010
King’s Singers, Concordia choir to collaborate
As if this week’s residency by violin virtuoso Midori wasn’t enough for area classical music lovers, a Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble is coming to town to perform and record an album with the Concordia Choir.February 06, 2010
Details of the devil: Concordia professor to discuss role of Satan in literature
A discussion with Concordia College English professor Jonathan Steinwand can stretch from John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” to Freudian theory to Dante’s “Inferno” to the legend of Faust.
February 06, 2010
NDSU's top alumni fundraising official arrested on drunken driving charge
FARGO – The executive director of North Dakota State University’s fundraising operation was arrested early today for drunk driving.
February 05, 2010
Hanson calls for 10 percent cut in NDSU expenses
North Dakota State University President Dick Hanson asked campus officials to cut 10 percent of operating expenses Thursday to make up the remainder of a budget shortfall.
February 05, 2010
Lawyers agree on speedup for Fighting Sioux appeal
BISMARCK — Attorneys have agreed on a schedule to speed up the appeal of a lawsuit about whether the University of North Dakota will continue using its Fighting Sioux athletics nickname.By Associated Press , February 04, 2010
DSU newspaper set to print again 
DICKINSON, N.D. – A revamped Dickinson State University newspaper is set to print again after a seven-year hiatus.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2010
College students raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief
Area college students are doing their part to help the people of Haiti.Students at Minnesota State University Moorhead formed a new group called Dragons for Haiti, which aims to raise $10,000.
January 31, 2010
Funds near for addition to NDSU tech park
North Dakota State University is in the final stages of obtaining $9 million in state and federal funds for an addition to Research I in the Research and Technology Park that would double the facility’s size.
January 29, 2010
MnSCU system officials gather input
Participants in "listening session" call for more affordability, accessibility
Participants stressed affordability and accessibility of higher education Wednesday during a “listening session” at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
January 28, 2010
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Upcoming Events
The Department of Biological Sciences has planned NDSU's second annual Darwin Days for Feb. 11-12, which coincide with Charles Darwin's 201st birthday. Several events have been planned. On Feb. 11, NDSU will join a national event to address the latest climate change research and policies.
Posted by: University Relations on Jan 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM | NDSU NewsFulbright faculty teaching around the world
Several NDSU faculty members were among the 1,250 educators and professionals who received Fulbright Scholar or Specialist awards to teach or conduct research abroad this academic year. Robert Hearne, associate professor of agribusiness and applied economics, has a nine-month stay in Thailand that b
Posted by: University Relations on Jan 20, 2010 at 12:46 PM | NDSU NewsCleaning up after the old administration
Ya know, the City Beat is such a glutton for punishment. NDSU fan(atics) are not going to like this blog post at all. So the State Board of Higher Education's finance committee convened a meeting to get a briefing on the financial situation from interim President Dick Hanson. Evidently, the board h
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jan 18, 2010 at 8:31 PM | The City BeatGFK gets busier thanks to Air China
So the City Beat finally got around to reporting the year end number of flight operations at Grand Forks International Airport and it was as impressive as airport director Patrick Dame promised me last month. The 347,533 takeoffs and landings -- those are what "operations" are -- in 2009
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jan 13, 2010 at 10:32 AM | The City BeatQuickies: Cabinet positions for Dorgan?
Talk of a cabinet position for Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., after he retires from the Senate made me curious. What positions are out there? There's this list of some of the bigger ones. There's this list of cabinet-level positions and who's in them. Wonder which ones will step down by next year
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jan 6, 2010 at 8:50 PM | The City BeatNDSU's year of woe
So the City Beat gets back from Christmas vacation and I get this e-mail from NDSU about some building collapsing. Geez, what bad luck, I thought, which reminded me that I had exactly the same thought before I left when I got an e-mail about a hiring freeze caused by problems with tuition collection
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jan 6, 2010 at 2:13 PM | The City BeatUpdate on Minard Hall
Please go to the link below for the latest information regarding Minard Hall. www.ndsu.edu/news/features/portionofminardhallcollapses/
Posted by: University Relations on Jan 6, 2010 at 11:26 AM | NDSU NewsMinard Hall Update
The section of Minard south of the 1929 addition is now open normal business hours. The 1929 section remains off limits to students, faculty and staff. (Please see graphic above). Faculty, staff and graduate students who have offices in the green zone will have the opportunity to retrieve essenti
Posted by: University Relations on Jan 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM | NDSU News
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