College-wide events
"PFAS, Pharmaceuticals, Pesticides (Oh My!)"
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, Noon through Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, 1 p.m.
Zoom
Synthetic compounds like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides are ubiquitous in our daily lives — from non-stick pans to cabinet medications. But what happens when they persist in our environment?
University of Minnesota Alumni Day
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 7 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 5 p.m.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus
Every alum, friend and fan is invited to show their #UMNproud colors by wearing Maroon and Gold from dawn until dusk. Join us in celebrating and elevating all that is the University of Minnesota in your community. Connect with a network near you or with a group of friends, post photos of yourself in Maroon and Gold gear, and use the hashtag #UMNproud with your photos on social media.
University of Minnesota Alumni Day
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 7 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 8 p.m.
Sites across the globe!
University of Minnesota Alumni Day invites every alum, friend and fan from all five campuses to show their #UMNproud colors by wearing Maroon and Gold from dawn until dusk.
MOSAICS--Meanings, Ontologies and Structures of Artificial Intelligence in Culture and Society
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 8 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 5 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
The MOSAICS Symposium brings together scholars from the humanities, social sciences, information science, and the arts.
MN Neuromodulation Symposium
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 3 p.m.
The 13th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is organized by the Center for Neuroeningeering (CNE), Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM), MnDRIVE Brain Conditions and the Institute for Translational Neuroscience.
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Open House
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 5 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics for our annual open house! Learn about student groups, current research, and connect with the AEM community. We hope you can join us!
CSE Homecoming Celebration
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 4 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Walter Library
117 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis
Join fellow College of Science and Engineering (CSE) alumni and friends for one of the University of Minnesota’s most spirited traditions — the Homecoming Parade! Kick off the evening at Walter Library with light refreshments, a cash bar, and family-friendly activities before the parade officially begins at 6:30 p.m.
19th Annual Misel Family Public Lecture
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 7 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak St. SE,
Minneapolis MN, 55455
The William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute is proud to host the 19th Annual Misel Family Public Lecture. This lecture is free and open to the public.
The Hope Diamond and Other Stories from the Smithsonian National Gem Collection
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 7 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 8 p.m.
The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous gemstones in the world, known for its fascinating human history that includes kings, thieves, and perhaps a curse or two.
CEMS Alumni and Friends Reception and Amundson Hall Tour
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 5 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 8 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
Amundson Hall
421 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
6-8 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Campus Club, 4th floor
300 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
The Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science at the University of Minnesota (CEMS @ UMN) invites CEMS Alumni & Friends — including those in town for the 2026 AIChE Annual Meeting — to a reception at the Campus Club at the University of Minnesota, as well as to an optional tour of Amundson Hall prior to the reception.