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UND Leadership Conference

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The UND Leadership Conference is designed to help students build their leadership skills and set them up for future success. 

This conference is free for UND students, includes lunch, and features speakers from UND, Grand Forks, and the region.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Memorial Union Ballroom

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2026 Conference Schedule

Time Event

9:30 - 10 a.m.

Participant Check-In

10 -10:50 a.m.

Opening Keynote – Emily Holth – Difficult Conversations/How to Disagree with Respect

11 -11:40 a.m.

Breakout Session #1

  • Dr. Emily Gibbens-Buteau – Social Media and Leadership
  • Kyle Braun – Time Management Strategies
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11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Lunch (provided)

12:20 -1 p.m.

 

Breakout Session #2

  • Matthew Ternus – Leadership in Community
  • Carrie Herrig – Embracing our Authentic Self
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1:10 - 2 p.m.

Closing Keynote – DeAnna Carlson Zink – Networking and Leveraging Professional Relationships

About the Speakers

  • Emily Holth - Founder/Owner, Sustainable Solution Services, LLC.
  • Dr. Emily Gibbens-Buteau - Assistant Professor - Communications, UND
  • Kyle Braun - Academic & Career Exploration Coordinator, UND
  • Matthew Ternus - Director of Marketing, Alerus Center; Former UND Student Body President
  • Carrie Herrig - Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
  • DeAnna Carlson Zink - CEO, UND Alumni Association & Foundation
Leadership Development
Memorial Union Room 228
2901 University Ave.
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.6199
UND.leadershipdevelopment@UND.edu

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