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CFANS Fall Visits: Personalized Tours for Prospective Students

Fridays This Fall, 12:30-4 p.m.

Get a glimpse of the hands-on student experience that makes CFANS unique! Sign up for a small-group session and tour for prospective students designed around your interests.


AIS Research and Management Showcase 2026

Wednesday, October 28, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

The AIS Research and Management Showcase is an annual event that highlights the latest MAISRC research, innovations, and strategies for managing aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. The one-day showcase provides a platform for scientists, natural resource managers, and the public to learn about cutting-edge research, engage in discussions, and collaborate on efforts to prevent and control AIS. Attendees can participate in presentations, demonstrations, and tour MAISRC's containment lab to see some research projects up close! Register here.


Kuehnast Lecture featuring Alison Criscitiello

Monday, November 9, 3–4:30 p.m.

The 33rd Kuehnast Lecture in the Fields of Meteorology and Climatology will feature Alison Criscitiello, PhD, an ice core scientist and assistant professor at the University of Alberta.


Student Showcase: Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

Tuesday, November 17, 4–5:30 p.m.

A networking event featuring our Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems students. Come learn about their internships and the projects they completed over the summer.


Give to the Max Day: Donate to the CFANS Emergency Student Support Fund

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Save the date for Give to the Max Day, Minnesota's giving holiday. CFANS is raising money for the CFANS Student Emergency Fund. 


Teaching Global Food Security: A Webinar for High School Educators

Tuesday, December 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Turn a complex global issue into meaningful learning in your high school classroom. Register now for this professional development webinar that will help you introduce authentic problems to your students and teach research skills using real-world challenges.


Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Lab Tours

Wednesday, December 2, 3–4 p.m.

Join us for a guided tour of the MAISRC Containment Lab (MCL), where you'll get an inside look at our state-of-the-art facility and discover the innovative research underway. It's a perfect opportunity for individuals curious about the world of science. Large group or a special occasion? Use the sign up form to request a custom tour.


Fall 2026 All-College Assembly

Wednesday, December 16, 9:30 a.m.–noon