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Arbor Day at the Arboretum
Friday, April 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Get outside to enjoy the Arboretum’s tree collections, and celebrate the holiday that honors the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees. Complete a Tree Bingo card to get to know trees at the Arb; experience our tree-themed pop-up in the Great Hall with items from the rare book collection and meet the Minnesota Herb Society. Listen to tree stories in the Andersen Horticultural Library, attend presentations throughout the Arboretum’s tree exhibits, and take home a free tree sapling to plant in your yard.
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Scholarship Gala
Friday, April 26, 5:30–9 p.m.
We cordially invite you to attend an evening dinner event at the Bell Museum that is dedicated to BBE Departmental Scholarship Fundraising. All proceeds will go to support BBE and SSM undergraduate students
May Markets at the Arboretum
Select weekends in April and May
Soak up spring in the Arboretum’s gardens while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans during most weekends in May. Check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be open rain or shine!
MCAE Celebration of Achievement
Wednesday, May 1, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) annual Celebration of Achievement is a graduation celebration that brings together undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who have been a part of the MCAE community and recognizes their accomplishments and achievements by gifting graduates an MCAE stole to wear for commemorative photos or during their formal college graduation ceremony.
Class of 2024: Celebrate at the Send Off!
Wednesday, May 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Calling all Spring 2024 graduates! Celebrate your achievements at the Send Off, a fun, festive and FREE event hosted by the Alumni Association.
CFANS Undergraduate Commencement 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 2 p.m. | 3M Arena at Mariucci
Celebrate the achievement and dedication of the amazing CFANS senior class at undergraduate commencement 2024!
CFANS Graduate Commencement 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 1 p.m. | Ted Mann Concert Hall
Our graduate students contribute to the immense diversity of research that happens across our college, and commencement is one place where we get to celebrate them.
Bud Break 5K and 1K at the Arboretum
Sunday, May 5 | Check-in at 7:30 a.m. | Race times vary
Welcome spring with the 26th Annual Bud Break! Take a gorgeous 5K run/walk through the Arboretum gardens during the peak of spring blooms. The certified 5K course starts and ends at the Farm at the Arb. The Kids 1K loops around the event lawns near the historic red barn, allowing for a great area to cheer on the little racers.
