Events
The NDSU Foundation hosts a variety of exciting events to celebrate students, alumni, and friends of NDSU. Whether you enjoy cheering on the teams with Bison Nation, bidding on unique auction packages in your finest formalwear, or golfing to support student scholarships, NDSU Foundation events combine fun, philanthropy, and recognition. Explore upcoming events and get involved.
Upcoming Events
Emerging Alumni Program – Arts and Sciences Social
Join fellow NDSU alumni at the Emerging Alumni Program social for all grads of the College of Arts and Sciences! All NDSU alumni are welcome.
Bison Social in Pelican Rapids, MN
Connect with NDSU alumni and friends at this casual social in Pelican Rapids!
Leading the Herd: Conversations in Legacy Planning
How will you leave your legacy? Hear from gift planning experts about ways to support NDSU today and into the future. Lunch provided.
Nashville Fan Fest
Get ready to kick off a weekend of NDSU football with a Bison-style gathering in the heart of Music City!
Bison Bidders Bowl
You are invited to join NDSU alumni, friends, and community members for a historic evening: the 44th and final Bison Bidders Bowl!
NDSU Giving Day
NDSU Giving Day is an online fundraising and community-building event in support of North Dakota State University. Share your story with friends and followers and support the areas of campus you care about most! Learn More
Emerging Alumni Program – Arts and Sciences Social
Join fellow NDSU alumni at the Emerging Alumni Program social for all grads of the College of Arts and Sciences! All NDSU alumni are welcome.
Bison Social in Pelican Rapids, MN
Connect with NDSU alumni and friends at this casual social in Pelican Rapids!
Leading the Herd: Conversations in Legacy Planning
How will you leave your legacy? Hear from gift planning experts about ways to support NDSU today and into the future. Lunch provided.
Nashville Fan Fest
Get ready to kick off a weekend of NDSU football with a Bison-style gathering in the heart of Music City!
Bison Bidders Bowl
You are invited to join NDSU alumni, friends, and community members for a historic evening: the 44th and final Bison Bidders Bowl!
NDSU Giving Day
NDSU Giving Day is an online fundraising and community-building event in support of North Dakota State University. Share your story with friends and followers and support the areas of campus you care about most! Learn More
Save the Date
NDSU Homecoming
Sept. 16-21 | NDSU
Harvest Bowl Awards Dinner
Nov. 15, 2024 | Fargo, ND
Delta Hotels by Marriott
NDSU Giving Day
Dec. 3, 2024 | Online
NDSU Reception
Feb. 28, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ
The Clayton House
NDSU Social
March 1, 2025 | Gilbert, AZ
Modern Moments
Bison Social
June 4, 2025 | 5-8 p.m. CT | Mandan, ND
Gather with NDSU alumni and friends in the Bismarck-Mandan area!
NDSU Golf Tournament
June 5, 2025 | Bismarck, ND
Join NDSU alumni and friends for a day of golf supporting NDSU scholarships for Bismarck-Mandan students.
Bison Social
July 8, 2025 | 5-7:30 p.m. CT | Alexandria, MN
Gather with NDSU alumni and friends in Alexandria!
NDSU Reception
August 21, 2025 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT | Golden Valley, MN
Gather with NDSU alumni and friends in Golden Valley!
NDSU Giving Day
Oct. 14-15, 2025
Enhance the NDSU student experience and give back on NDSU Giving Day!
Other Calendars
Want to Explore Past Events?
Visit our digital event archive to see our expanding collection of recorded Foundation events.
Are you an NDSU alumni living in the Twin Cities?
Connect with fellow Bison by joining the NDSU Twin Cities Alumni group.