John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

Student speaks with recruiter at a career fair in an airport hangar

SAMA & Aviation Family Weekend 2027

Join us April 22-25, 2027 for Aviation Family Weekend! Four days of professional development, meaningful connection, and quality time with family and friends.

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. For more info, email president.undsama@gmail.com.

Schedule

Time	Event
Thursday, April 22
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	SAMA Conference
Friday, April 23
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	SAMA Career Fair
Saturday, April 24
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Scholarship Ceremony
6:00 p.m.	Banquet Dinner

Events

Highlights from Past Years

A scholarship recipient shakes hands with the Dean

Scholarship Ceremony Recordings

Revisit Aviation Family Weekend scholarship ceremonies from years past.

YouTube Playlist

2026

Honoring the Past: Reflections of John Odegard From Those Who Knew Him

Take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate John D. Odegard being inducted into the 2026 National Aviation Hall of Fame. In a live special of AeroTalk during Aviation Family Weekend, Stephanie LaDue, Odegard's daughter, led a conversation with Kent Lovelace, Ken Polovitz, Karen Ruth, and Larry Martin about the incredible impact and legacy John created.