University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a comprehensive institution of higher learning in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Founded in 1883, it is the largest and oldest such institution in the state of North Dakota. UND has the only schools of medicine and law in the state. Enrollment in 2005 was nearly 13,200 students. The current president of the University is Dr. Charles Kupchella.

Campus life

About half of the student body is from North Dakota. The other half is made up of students from all 50 states and over 50 other nations. The ratio between male and female students is about even.

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Politically, UND is equally composed of a large conservative population and a large liberal population. However, the UND student body and the faculty is more liberal than the rest of the state. Demographically, there is a significant majority of caucasian students, although the campus is more diverse than North Dakota as a whole. UND hosts students from dozens of foreign countries.

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Students can choose to live on or off campus. On campus, there are 15 dorms and 800 student apartment units, as well as several "Greek" houses. There are over 200 student organizations.

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There are a number of cultural offerings on campus. The North Dakota Museum of Art is open most days of the week. The Burtness Theater and the Chester Fritz Auditorium (not to be confused with the Chester Fritz Library) regularly feature theater and concert events. The Ralph Engelstad Arena, to a certain extent, also features non-athletic events including concerts. The nearby Alerus Center independently promotes events like concerts as does the Empire Arts Center and other venues in and around Grand Forks.

Related Topics:
Chester Fritz Auditorium - Chester Fritz Library

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There are several stores and restaurants located on campus, including a Barnes and Noble bookstore and a Hilton Garden Inn. Other neighborhoods in the city of Grand Forks offer UND students abundant shopping and dining opportunities, with many local merchants offering student discounts.

Related Topics:
Barnes and Noble - Hilton Garden Inn

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UND students ride free on the local transit system, and receive discounted fares on taxicab rides through Student Government subsidies. Grand Forks also has an extensive bikepath and park system.

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