Homecoming 2020 Events Update

FARGO, N.D., — During this challenging year, the North Dakota State University Foundation continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic to make decisions regarding events, gatherings and meetings based on local and national guidelines while keeping the health and safety of all alumni, friends and partners in mind.

As a result, the NDSU Foundation will not host any in-person events, gatherings or meetings during Homecoming 2020. Impacted events include Evening of Distinction, Aldevron Tower Dedication and Bison Bidders Bowl. While we know this is disappointing news, we are working on virtual programming for the Aldevron Tower Dedication and Bison Bidders Bowl; we look forward to honoring alumni and recognizing our benefactors at Evening of Distinction in 2021 on a date to be determined.

The mission of the NDSU Foundation — building enduring relationships that maximize advocacy and philanthropy to support the university — remains, and the Foundation is creating new ways to help all the Bison community stay engaged. In Our Hands Campaign: The Campaign for North Dakota State University continues, now having raised $369 million toward its $400 million goal. Support and involvement from alumni and friends to lift up NDSU is more important now than ever.

Please visit the NDSU Foundation events calendar at https://inourhandsndsu.com/upcoming-events/ to stay up to date on the latest developments.


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Nicole Thom-Arens
Director of Communications
NDSU Foundation
(701) 231-6808 | 800-279-8971
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