A Century of Communication

The UND Department of Communication is celebrating 100 years of history, memories, and communication!

group photo at Communication Appreciation Day

Communication Appreciation Day: A Century of Communication

The UND Department of Communication is celebrating 100 years of history, memories, and communication! Join us in celebrating our centennial on April 25, 2024 in the Memorial Union ballrooms.

Event Information

Tentative Celebration Schedule

Thursday, April 25, 2024

2 p.m. - Hagerty Lecture on Contemporary Media Issues

The Jack Hagerty / Grand Forks Herald Endowment was established in 1984 by the Hagerty family and the Grand Forks community to honor Jack Hagerty upon his retirement after 25 years as executive news editor, managing editor, and editor of the Grand Forks Herald. Over the years, the lecture series has been host to a wide range of lectures on contemporary media issues, including some by Pulitzer Prize winning journalists.

4 p.m. - Networking Social & Scholarship Ceremony

Visit with alumni and friends while celebrating this year's scholarship recipients.