Your PR Playbook: From Quiet Credibility to Unstoppable Visibility
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
With nearly three decades of experience in public relations, KJ
Blattenbauer has helped founders, creatives, and experts move from
overlooked to in-demand through strategic, credibility-driven PR. Her
work has earned coverage in outlets including Architectural Digest,
Forbes, and Vogue, and she’s known for cutting through hype to focus
on visibility that leads to trust, authority, and opportunity.
4:00 p.m. – Presentation
5:00 p.m. – Book Signing and Reception
The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary copy
of Pitchworthy: The No-Fluff Playbook to Publicity That Pays Off.
This event is free and open to all NDSU students, staff, faculty, and
community guests.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefpJAqcLQe35iT0yiKywD3IGTeu_BAukjQpan-blOQgx8ifA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103864836329482314489

Start Something Weekend
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-21
Overview
Got an idea? Bring it to life in one weekend. Build solo or with a team, pitch it, and win cash + resources to keep going.
What You’ll Do
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll:

Meet people who are curious, creative, and action-oriented
Explore ideas (yours or someone else’s)
Form small teams around shared interests
Participate in guided exercises and workshops
Build something from scratch — big or small
Compete for $3,000 in prize money
Learn practical tools you can use again and again

Prizes
Teams will have the opportunity to compete for $3,000 in total prize money, awarded to standout projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and momentum.
This is not about having the “best startup idea” — it’s about showing progress, teamwork, and a willingness to try.
Do I need a business idea to win?
No. Prizes reward creativity, collaboration, and progress — not polish.
Do I have to compete to participate?
Nope! You can fully participate without focusing on the competition.
Learn more here.

NDSU Takeover Day at Startup Brew
2026-04-01 08:00 - 09:30

Possibility Showcase
2026-04-14
More details to come! Save the date!

CoB Welcome Event Resource Fair
2026-08-24 08:30 - 10:00 | The Louise Auditorium – Barry Hall

First Full Day of Classes
2026-08-25 | NDSU

Barry Hall & Downtown Discovery Event
2026-09-03 14:30 - 16:30 | NDSU Barry Hall, 811 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Join us for the Barry Hall & Downtown Discovery event on Thursday, September 3, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. Explore Barry Hall, learn about campus resources, connect with faculty, staff, and other students, and discover popular downtown Fargo businesses. Enjoy free giveaways, activities, and opportunities to win prizes. We hope to see you there!

Leadership w/ Jenny Wood, NYT Best-Selling Author
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-25
SAVE THE DATE
NDSU’s College of Business will be hosting keynote speaker and New York Times best-selling author, Jenny Wood, at Barry Hall on Thursday and Friday September 24th-25th. She will be hosting 3 interactive events talking about Teamwork, Early Career Leadership, and Resilience. We would love to see you there and encourage students, alumni, and the community to attend as well. Use the link below to RSVP for any of the events you plan to attend.
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/Nj6EieYZqQsP7VUm7

Inauguration of NDSU's 16th President Marshall Stewart
2026-10-01
Please save the date, Thursday, October 1, as we come together as One NDSU to celebrate the inauguration of our 16th president, Marshall Stewart, during Homecoming week at North Dakota State University.
Inauguration Ceremony
9:45 a.m. Processional
10–11:30 a.m. Ceremony
Festival Concert Hall in Challey Hall
A formal academic ceremony including this year’s State of the University address delivered by President Stewart as part of the full inauguration program.
Inaugural Community & Campus Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Outdoor location on campus
(Weather contingency location: Memorial Union Oceti Sakowin Ballroom)
A casual, come-and-go gathering with a complimentary meal. Everyone is invited to stop by, connect and celebrate together.
President’s Inaugural Celebration
5:30 p.m. – Social
6:30 p.m. – Dinner
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
The celebration will be a formal, black-tie optional ticketed event, with ticket pricing reflecting the full dinner and program.
More details and formal invitations will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to celebrating together as One NDSU.

2026 BioScience Summit
2026-10-21
Join us for our fourth annual BioScience Summit at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo, ND on October 21 and connect with some of the nation’s leading bioscience and medical device innovators!
Network with other professionals, while you learn more about:

Trends in Biotech
Workforce Solutions
Access to Capital – Funding the Biotech innovations
BioScience – Career Exploration Event

Stay tuned for speaker announcements and full agenda listed on our website at www.biosciencesummit.com. Grab your early bird tickets now!

Dead Week
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-11 | NDSU

Last Day of Fall Classes
2026-12-11

Final Exams
2026-12-14 - 2026-12-18

Commencement
2026-12-18

Christmas
2026-12-25
