Dear colleagues,
I invite you to join me the morning of Monday, August 24, as we kick off the 2026-2027 academic year. As we did last year, I'll have a short welcome message and we will use the rest of the time to mingle and connect with each other.
Here are the details:
Monday, August 24, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am
Kirby Student Lounge
Breakfast foods will be available
As has been done in the past, we will be collecting nonperishable food and other items for Champ's Cupboard, the UMD Food Shelf located in 245 Kirby Plaza. Cash donations are also accepted.
Unused/unopened/unexpired items specifically needed are:
- Pasta (gluten-free pasta as well)
- Pasta sauces
- Condiments (sauces, peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup, ranch dressing, vegetable oil, etc.)
- Cereals
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Baking items (sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking mixes, etc.)
- Rice
- Toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, detergent
Best,
Charles Nies, Chancellor
Note: if you have disability-related accommodations or dietary requests, please contact Carlee Williams at [email protected] or 218-726-6202 at least two weeks prior to the event.