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 Half Brothers Brewing Company 17 North 3rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203 |
| Saturday, October 3 | |
| 9:00 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 |
Apparel Store
Celebrate 40 years of Atmospheric Sciences at UND with exclusive anniversary apparel. If you ordered and selected the pick-up option, you can pick up your order in Clifford Hall, Room 400.
