Dear UMD Students,
We are excited to have you back on campus for the 2018 - 2019 school year and to welcome the UMD class of 2022. We hope you all enjoyed your well deserved summer break, had fun, and made lasting memories with your loved ones. We were thrilled to welcome all of you back to a new school year of learning and growing.
One of the most exciting days of the year is move-in day. Not only are newly enrolled students moving into their new home, but current staff and students join hands and welcome them to the UMD family. Though this experience is usually overwhelmingly positive, we know that in the past, the conduct of a few students has sent an unwelcoming message to the UMD and Duluth community.
This year, the UMD Student Association and the Office of Student Life are partnering to host the first ever "Bulldog Yard Contest". We invite students who live in the areas surrounding campus to decorate their yards with Bulldog pride, and help us welcome our new incoming students. Prizes will be awarded to the best yards, including a grand prize of a $250 gift card to SuperOne. UMD Student Association judges will visit the participating houses between the hours of 11am and 3pm on move-in day, Tuesday, August 21st.
Learn more about the Bulldog Yard Contest and sign-up to participate. Whether or not you and your roommates choose to participate in this event, we look forward to an exciting, fun, and safe move-in day and Bulldog Welcome Week.
Best Regards,
Mike Kenyanya
UMD SA President
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
