SAMA & Aviation Family Weekend 2026
Join us April 23-26, 2026 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.
Family Weekend Banquet Dinner
Saturday, April 25
Join us for our annual Family Weekend Banquet Dinner! Limited seats will be available. Students receiving a scholarship will be given a complimentary seat for dinner. Stay tuned for updates. Registration closes April 2nd.
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 23 | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SAMA Conference Clifford Hall Room 210 (doors open at 9:00 a.m., presentations begin at 9:35 a.m.) |
| Friday, April 24 | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SAMA Career Fair sponsored by Propel by Delta Robin Hall |
| Saturday, April 25 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Women in Aviation Takeoff Breakfast Robin Hall UAS Bay |
| 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | AESOP Photo Booth Robin Hall UAS Bay |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AHP Lunch and Silent Auction Robin Hall UAS Bay |
| 4:00 p.m. | Scholarship Ceremony Memorial Union Small Ballroom |
| 6:00 p.m. | Banquet Dinner and Silent Auction Memorial Union Large Ballroom (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) |
| Sunday, April 26 | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | NGPA Brunch + Bingo Robin Hall Atrium |
Family Flights
Take the opportunity to fly alongside your student at UND during Aviation Family Weekend.
Info Meeting and Member Sign-up
Location: Robin Hall Room 246
Date: Tuesday, March 24 @ 1800
Non-Member Sign-ups
Location: Ryan Hall Lobby
Dates:
- Wednesday, March 25 @ 0900 - 1100
- Thursday, March 26 @ 0900 - 1100
- Friday, March 27 @ 0900 - 1100
Pilot Safety Briefings
Location: Clifford Hall Room 210
Dates:
- Tuesday, April 7 @ 1800
- Wednesday, April 8 @ 1800
- Thursday, April 9 @ 1800
For additional information regarding family flights, email AHP.UND@gmail.com.
Events
Future Banquet Dates
Save the date for these upcoming Scholarship Ceremonies/Banquet Dinners!
- April 24, 2027
Highlights from Past Years
2024
2023
2022
Hosts
