2026 Programming
May
Behind the Yellow Tape: Forensic Photography Basics
May 13, 2026 | 12:30 pm | Gustafson Hall
No two crime scenes are alike, and each requires careful documentation to preserve a fair and accurate record for reconstruction and evidence analysis. Participants will gain hands-on experience using DSLR cameras to photograph a realistic mock crime scene. Along the way, you’ll learn how and what forensic photographs are taken, and uncover some of the myths about forensic science often seen in the media.
FREE - Open to all community members
Course size limited to 15 participants, waitlist available
Instructor Background:
Lindsay Fugleberg holds a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and 160 hours of specialized crime scene investigator training. Lindsay's specific forensic interests include crime scene investigation and trace DNA collection from crime scenes. Lindsay currently teaches a variety of forensic courses including Serology, Fingerprinting, Forensic Photography, Pattern Evidence and Analysis of Forensic Evidence.
June
Cirrus Aircraft Facility Tour
June 10, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | 1400 S 48th St, Grand Forks, ND
Cirrus Aircraft is an American company that designs and builds small personal airplanes. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Duluth. Cirrus is one of the most well-known manufacturers of “general aviation” aircraft—planes used for personal travel, training, and business (not commercial airlines).
Participants will learn about the history of Cirrus Aircraft, hear an overview of the manufacturing process, and take part in a guided facility tour.
Children age 11+ are welcome to attend with an adult.
We encourage you to arrive 10 minutes early to complete required Cirrus forms.
Please note the following requirements:
- Closed toe shoes and pants must be worn.
- Foreign national or dual citizen attendees must present a valid passport or permanent resident card at onsite registration.
- All attendees will complete Cirrus registration paperwork per company policy.
FREE - Open to all community members
The Role of AI in Health Care
June 11, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | O'Kelly Hall Room 343
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform every aspect of our world is becoming increasingly evident, perhaps nowhere more so than health care. AI has the power to efficiently process data far beyond our own capacity, reducing the burden on health care providers and freeing up more time for patient engagement. The real power of AI to transform health care, however, may lie in the use of “supervised learning” to create deep learning models and neural networks that can find patterns that humans can’t see. Some of these patterns, derived from huge datasets, can detect diseases like cancer much earlier than is possible now, and can predict risk far better. This can potentially translate to thousands of lives saved.
But the promise of AI does not come without challenges, especially in health care. How much of what we hear is hype, how much is fear of change, and what are the real risks involved? Can AI that is developed in one part of the country be safely used in another with different patient populations? What can we do to prevent or remediate bias? Drawing on current, real-world examples in areas like patient diagnosis and treatment, mortality and disease progression prediction, and radiographic imaging, this presentation will provide answers to these questions and illustrate how AI is already being used to transform the health care sector.
FREE - Open to all community members
Instructor Background:
Richard Van Eck is the founding Dr. David and Lola Rognlie Monson Endowed Chair in Medical Education and Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). His faculty development and research activities focus on evidence-based teaching, innovative teaching methods, games and learning, artificial intelligence, and telehealth. He provides support to the MD program on curriculum design, evaluation, micro-credentialing. Rick has a PhD in instructional design from the University of South Alabama, serves as the principal investigator (PI) on the American Medical Association’s Innovation grant (gamification for competency-based medical education) and previously served as the PI on the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium projects on interprofessional telemedicine simulation. A frequent keynote speaker, presenter, and author of research on serious games, Rick has edited two volumes on interdisciplinary approaches to serious games and presented at TEDx Manitoba and SXSW.
July
Coffee Academy at UND Starbucks
July 20 - 23, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | UND Memorial Union Starbucks
Join us for Coffee Academy at UND Starbucks and explore the roots of coffee from where it's grown to how it's brewed. This interactive session will explore the flavor notes, the aroma profiles, and origins of the many Starbucks coffees. Participants will get hands on experience of sampling, while discovering which foods enhance each cup's unique characteristics. Whether you're a wanna be barista, cafe enthusiast or a casual consumer, this event will deepen your appreciation for coffee.
We provide -
- Sample coffee for tasting
- Sample dessert for pairing
- Informational sheet about coffee
Please note that this is a one-day class offered four different days. Please only register for one date. Due to the popularity of this class, we ask that if you register, but are unable to attend that you notify us so that someone from the waitlist is able to attend.
FREE - Open to all community members
10 people maximum per class. Ages 18+. Waitlist available.
August
ND Coffee Roastery Tour
August 5, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | 1401 Dyke Avenue, Grand Forks, ND
Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, ND Coffee Roastery is a 100% women-owned and women-led company fueled by passion, purpose, and great coffee. We roast high-quality single origins, signature blends, flavored roasts, and custom blends for wholesale partners and small businesses. Every batch is carefully crafted using premium beans, with a commitment to consistency, quality, and responsible sourcing. Our roaster is dedicated to continual improvement—honoring both the craft of coffee and the people and places behind every bean.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Roastery, explore the company store, learn about the roasting process, and participate in a Q&A session.
Please note:
There are several stairs to be considered for this tour.
Participants aged 11-17 are welcome with an adult.
FREE - Open to all community members
15 people maximum. Waitlist available.