Grand Forks, ND (September 23, 2009) – The College of Arts & Sciences is set to host their second annual Homecoming Reception at the Empire Arts Center in Downtown Grand Forks. The event is Friday night October 2, 2009 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to all.
The night’s event includes special entertainment by the UND Music and Theatre Arts departments, as well as a program featuring President Robert O. Kelley, Dean Martha A. Potvin and department Chairs. Featured alumni include the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni recipient Dan Martinsen ’73; Outstanding Geography Alumni recipient Julie Winkler ’73; and featured Chemistry speaker Jeff Banning (PhD) ’88.
The entertainment schedule is as follows:
6:30 PM – UND Steel Pan Band under the direction of Michael Blake
7:00 PM – UND Theatre Arts – Will present a touch of Godspell this fall’s Theatre production
7:30 PM – UND 12 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ronnie Ingle
8:30 PM – UND Varsity Bards under the direction of Joshua Bronfman
Come and join us for complimentary appetizers and soft drinks available. The first 200 folks joining us will receive a special Arts & Sciences Homecoming gift.
In addition to alumni relations, the College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a variety of traditional and emerging disciplines in the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students are challenges to work alongside faculty and within the community to explore and expand the boundaries of knowledge and their own creativity. The research, scholarship, and creative activities of the nationally and internationally recognized faculty enhance teaching and learning, as well as contribute to the expansion of the work’s knowledge base.
