Atmospheric Sciences 40th Anniversary
October 2-3, 2026
Over the past 40 years, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences has provided students with immersive, cutting-edge meteorological education. Since then, the department has grown immensely with over 160 students, 12+ faculty members, and $5 million in active research grants!
During the 2026 UND Homecoming, we will be celebrating Atmospheric Sciences' 40th birthday at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. We hope you'll join us in the following activities!
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 2 | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Career Presentations and Panel Discussion Ryan Hall Rooms 111 & 128 |
| 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Aerospace Building Tours Meet in the Link |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Reception & Refreshments 4:30 p.m. - Welcome from Aaron Kennedy, Atmospheric Sciences Department Chair |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Social Gathering Location TBD |
| Saturday, October 3 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade Line up behind the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center at 8:15 a.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. | UND Football Game UND vs. Murray State |
| 6:07 p.m. | UND Hockey Game UND vs. Augustana |
| Sunday, October 4 | |
| 3:07 p.m. | UND Hockey Game UND vs. Manitoba |
UND Football and Hockey Tickets
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences will have group tickets available to purchase for the UND Hockey and Football games. A form will be available to fill out if you are interested (coming soon!). An email will be sent to those who fill out the form when tickets are available for purchase!
Hotel Accommodations
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences has a limited number of hotel rooms blocked for guests attending the 40th Anniversary. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Room options will include accommodations with either two queen beds or one king bed.
If you are interested in reserving a room, please contact one of the hotels below and mention that you would like to book under the UND Atmospheric Sciences room block.
Apparel Store
Celebrate 40 years of Atmospheric Sciences at UND with exclusive anniversary apparel. Shop now until August 10th. Orders will be fulfilled after the store closes.
If you plan to attend the reception, please select the "pick-up" option at checkout to receive your order in time for the event. Orders will be available to pick-up in Clifford Hall, Room 400. Please choose shipping only if you will not be attending the reception.
