College-wide events
Speaking Science
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9 a.m. through Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join us for our flagship conference, convening the University of Minnesota community to explore science communication, public engagement, and storytelling for impact.
Inventing the Future with Materials: ‘The Backbone of Modern Technology & Innovation'
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5 p.m. through Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9 p.m.
Amundson Hall (Room 287)
421 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Technology and innovation enhancements have tremendous potential to transform the way we live, learn, work and play.
Design of Medical Devices Conference
Monday, April 20, 2026, 8 a.m. through Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center,
200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Celebrate 25 years of medtech excellence with us at the University of Minnesota's Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD). This three-day conference brings together leaders from academia, industry, healthcare, and government to share insights into the future of medical technology.
A.O.C. Nier Lecture: Exploring the organic chemistry of the early solar system using molecular isotopic structure
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:45 p.m. through Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Tate Hall; B50
Mark your calendars for the annual A.O.C. Nier Lecture hosted by the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy.
50-Year and Golden Medallion Society Reunion
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. through Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Stadium (formerly TCF Bank Stadium)
2009 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis
Members of the Class of 1976 are invited to join other alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago to catch up with classmates, reconnect with faculty, and take a look ahead at new initiatives, innovative research, and the students of today as they become the leaders of tomorrow. Registration opens in March.
Peter O. Stahl Advanced Design Forum 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8 a.m. through Friday, May 15, 2026, Noon
Cargill, Inc
15407 McGinty Rd W, Wayzata, MN 55391
This year's forum will be a two-day event. Join us at Cargill on May 14th and the morning of May 15th to connect with colleagues, industry leaders, and University of Minnesota researchers working on AI-accelerated development and manufacturing of chemicals and materials.