Dear UMD Students,
We are excited to have you back on campus for the 2019-2020 school year
and to welcome the UMD class of 2023. We hope you all enjoyed your well
deserved summer break, had fun, and made lasting memories with your
loved ones. We are 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 second annual "Best 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.
Learn more about the Best 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,
Neal Bhakta
UMD SA President
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
