About
The Event

The Office of Human Resources administers the Staff Recognition Luncheon on the second Tuesday in May. UND staff members are recognized for the major milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service. Staff members recognized for 20 through 45 years of service are presented with a gift card to the University Bookstore in the amounts of $50 for 20 years, $100 for 25, 30, and 35 years and $200 for 40 and 45 years.

During the luncheon, ten $1,000 Meritorious Service Awards and the $1,000 Ken & Toby Baker UND Proud awards are announced. Solicitation for nominations for these awards are generally in March each year. The nomination form with eligibility guidelines and instructions can be used to make a nomination.


When
May 12, 2026
Where
Memorial Union, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA

Frequently
Asked Questions



Yes, you need to register and purchase a ticket to attend this event.


The information you provide upon registration will only be used to establish you as a user on the platform. It will not be used for any other purposes.


Registration will be almost identical. At the registration, indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase. You will be required to enter the names, emails, and meal selection for each person, through the “+Assign” button. After all tickets are assigned, selecting “submit” will take you to check-out. Each attendee will receive their ticket via email.



Yes. Ticket prices are $15 per person. Tickets are on sale until midnight May 1, 2026. 



Yes, you can attend the event virtually at no cost through the Zoom event



If you are purchasing tickets using UND alumni funds, please select the Department Group ticket to register for this event. If you are unable to use a pcard, use discount code: ALUMFUND which will allow you to register for free and receive an invoice for payment. After purchasing tickets, email your list of attendees, their names and emails to chris.egeland@UND.edu and patricia.young@UND.edu. An invoice will be generated after the event for you to complete and identify alumni funding.