SAMA & Aviation Family Weekend
April 24-28, 2025
On behalf of the University of North Dakota Alpha Eta Rho, Delta Chapter, Professional Aviation Fraternity, we would like to welcome family, friends, and loved ones to our annual UND Aerospace Aviation Family Weekend. This event brings family and friends from all over the world to celebrate the achievements of our aviation students.
This annual event kicks off with the SAMA Conference featuring speakers throughout the day, as well as the industry-known SAMA Career Fair, where students can visit with aviation professionals and network. More details to come! For more info contact AHP.UND@gmail.com.
Learn more about the annual SAMA Conference & Career Fair.
Family Flights
Informational Meeting and Member Priority Sign-up
Location: Robin Hall 148
Date: Sunday, March 23 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aircraft and Launch Times Sign-ups
Location: Ryan Hall (window across from Dispatch)
Dates:
- Thursday, March 27 @ 8:00am - 10:00am
- Friday, March 28 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Saturday, March 29 @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pilot Safety Briefings
Location: Clifford Hall 210
Dates:
- Wednesday, April 2 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Thursday, April 3 @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Friday, April 4 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Events
Family Weekend Banquet Dinner
Saturday, April 26th
Doors will open at 5:30pm and the dinner will begin at 6:00pm. Limited seats will be available. Students receiving a scholarship will be given a complimentary seat for dinner. The dinner will include a buffet with beef and vegetable lasagnas, salad, garlic bread, mini dessert bites, and refreshments.
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 24 | |
| TBD | SAMA Conference |
| Friday, April 25 | |
| 9:00am - 3:00pm | SAMA Career Fair |
| Saturday, April 26 | |
| 7:00am - 10:30am | Women in Aviation Pancake Breakfast |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | AHP Lunch |
| 4:00pm | Scholarship Ceremony |
| 6:00pm | Banquet Dinner
Memorial Union, doors open at 5:30pm
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| Sunday, April 27 | |
| 10:00am - 3:00pm | UND NGPA and First Gen Pilots Brunch and Bingo Robin Hall Atrium
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Future Banquet Dates
Save the date for these upcoming Scholarship Ceremonies/Banquet Dinners!
- April 25, 2026
Highlights from Past Years
2024
2023
2022
Hosts
Banquet Sponsor
