Plan an Event

Plan an Event

Are you looking to plan an event, reunion or social gathering? The Alumni Relations Office can help you organize and host! Read a few examples of what the Alumni Relations office can do to help you plan your next event!

Department | Organization | Class | Intimate

Department

KUMD 60th Anniversary
60 years making waves – KUMD celebrated an incredible milestone with the help of alumni and listeners. On a sunny weekend in June 2017, alumni came back to campus to participate in concerts, tours of the KUMD studio, dine in the Marshall Performing Arts Center, and catch up with old friends. KUMD’s influence has and continues to impact our student’s lives at UMD, and what better way to celebrate 60 years than a PARTY?!

What Alumni Relations can offer:
- Reserve location
- Coordinate reservations
- Handle payments
- Handle food and beverage orders
- Promote event through email and social media

If you are interested in organizing an organization reunion, please contact Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 218-726-7164. 
Organization

Student Association Reunion Reception & Dinner
This event was hosted over the course of two days during 2017 Homecoming weekend. This event started with a reception and dinner on Friday evening hosted on UMD’s Campus using UMD Catering and beverage service. There was a short program to follow dinner and an informal social hosted at a local restaurant. Saturday morning there was tailgating before the UMD Men’s Football game which had food, soda, and yard games. All participants received discounted tickets to athletic events and were able to engage in all homecoming activities happening on campus. Interested in doing an event like this for your alumni group?

What Alumni Relations can offer:
- Reserve Room on UMD Campus
- Set up online registration
- Create menu options through UMD Catering
- Discount group tickets for athletic events on campus
- Reserve Hotel Blocks
- Design program and timing of speakers
- Offer Campus tours

If you are interested in organizing an organization reunion, please contact Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 218-726-7164. 

Class

Class of 1951 Reunion
Every year in August, the first graduating class of UMD gathers to reminisce about the “good old days.” They chat over brunch that is held on campus, catch up with “What’s New with You,” and enjoy the company of UMD staff and faculty members. Flipping through old yearbooks, this spunky group shares stories that are timeless.

What Alumni Relations can offer:
- Reserve location
- Coordinate food orders
- Print programs
- Mail invitations
- Handled guest payments
- Captured event photos

If you are interested in organizing an intimate reunion, please contact Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 218-726-7748. 

Intimate

Forty Years of Friendship 
For eight alumni, what better way to celebrate forty years of friendship than a trip back to UMD? The weekend included a tour of campus, breakfast in the new Superior Dining Center, tickets to a UMD Men’s hockey game, and a special tour of the locker rooms! “We had a fabulous weekend seeing the new parts of UMD and revisiting the sentimental old UMD,” said alumna Amy Groom.

What Alumni Relations can offer:
- Ideas on where to go for breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- Discounted group tickets for UMD Men's Hockey game
- Campus tours
- Amsoil Arena tours
- Reserve tickets to Glensheen Mansion
- 20% Coupon for UMD School Stores
- UMD Spirit box filled with Alumni swag

If you are interested in organizing an intimate reunion, please contact Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 218-726-7748.