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Former NDSU band director Orville “Orv” Eidem dies

Former NDSU band director Orville “Orv” Eidem died Oct. 14 in Moorhead, Minn. He was 79 years old. Eidem directed NDSU bands from 1970-93. During his tenure, Eidem lobbied for the current location of the Music Education building and created the … Continue reading

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Bison Hall of Fame Athlete, Coach Roger Grooters Killed at Age 66

FARGO, N.D. – Bison Athletic Hall of Famer Roger Grooters, a four-year letterman and head coach of North Dakota State University’s national championship men’s cross country team in 1972, was killed Wednesday, Oct. 6, while riding a bicycle in Bay … Continue reading

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Students use classroom skills for Extreme Makeover

North Dakota State emergency management students study natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. It’s not often you get to hear one of them say, in the midst of coordinating a large scale operation, “There’s nothing but gold at the end … Continue reading

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Additional NDSU student football tickets available Friday morning

The North Dakota State University athletic department will release an additional 200 student tickets for Saturday’s 1 p.m. homecoming football game against Western Illinois University. The additional tickets will be available at the Bison Sports Arena ticket office beginning at … Continue reading

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NDSU announces gift of $10 million from Sanford Health

Sanford Health President and CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft announced a gift of $10 million to North Dakota State University and the athletic department. Sanford’s gift is the cornerstone for the Building the Competitive Edge for Bison Athletics $32 million campaign. A … Continue reading

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NDSU major gift announcement at 2 p.m.

North Dakota State University President Dean L. Bresciani, Sanford Health President and CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft, Foundation Board of Trustees President Ron Olson and Director of Athletics Gene Taylor, will make a major gift announcement at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, … Continue reading

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UND on NDSU Bison Men’s BB Schedule

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips on Tuesday announced his team’s 28-game regular-season schedule, which includes a trip to Oregon for the Basketball Travelers Classic on opening weekend and a December home game with longtime … Continue reading

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Alba Bales House Dedication on 10/21/1922

In this photo, Dean Alba Bales, School of Home Economics, is speaking in front of the Practice House after the dedication and laying of the cornerstone at North Dakota Agricultural College. Next to Dean Bales is Miss Minnie J. Nielson, … Continue reading

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Ceres Hall 1922

  The photo of Ceres Hall is from March 1922, and there was no indication of flooding during that time from the Forum or the Spectrum. It is likely snow melt and the college photographer took advantage of a unique … Continue reading

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Fan Day scheduled for August 18

Bison fans can circle Wednesday, Aug. 18 on their calendar. Fan day is free and open to the public and will be best opportunity for fans to meet and greet this year’s team at the annual Fan Day activities. Fan … Continue reading

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