Special Preliminary Event for the Obermann Symposium "Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research."

This lecture, co-sponsored by the UI Carver College of Medicine, is designed for a non-clinical audience and will be open to the public. Katy B. Kozhimannil is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center and the University of Minnesota Rural Health Program.

The lecture will take place in Pediatric...

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

Are you planning to graduate this spring? Attend GradFest 2026 in the IMU Main Lounge to pick up your cap and gown, customize your Class of 2026 keepsake, and snag exclusives and discounts as you complete your graduation checklist.

You’ll also be able to gain “Life After College” tips and advice, explore commencement accessories, order graduation announcements and class rings, and browse other on-site offerings. Plus, enjoy free snacks and fun activities throughout the event.

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Join us at the College of Nursing undergraduate pinning ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m., and will last approximately one and a half hours. This event is free, and will not be ticketed. Parking is available in the IMU Parking Ramp.

Join us at the College of Nursing undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., and will last approximately one hour. This event is free, and will not be ticketed. Doors to the venue will unlock at 7:45 a.m. Free parking is available in lot 55.

Students must arrive by 8:15 a.m. for check in with cap, gown, and cords (if applicable) in hand. Class photos will take place at 8:30 a.m.

Date, time, and location subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date, time, and location are subject to change.