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News and Events

Join fellow Raptor alumni at a variety of social events including research symposiums, class reunions and other activities celebrating the pride and spirit of the University of Minnesota Rochester! Send your updates to UMRalumni@umn.edu and stay social @UMRochester.

Save the Date: Upcoming Events

State of the Campus

November 15, 2022

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Historic Chateau Theater

Downtown Rochester, MN

Featuring Maroon and Bold Innovations as we move onward to lead transformation in higher education and empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century.


Give to the Max Day

November 17, 2022

This year, UMR is highlighting the Raptor Research Fund, providing support and resources for UMR undergraduates pursuing a variety of complex and challenging research opportunities. Visit z.umn.edu/UMRGive to support this fund.


Semi-Annual BICB Symposium

January 12, 2023


Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 1, 2023

Historic Chateau Theater

Downtown Rochester, MN


Commencement 2023

May 13, 2023

11 a.m.

Mayo Civic Center

Rochester, MN


Class of 2013 10-year reunion

June 16-18, 2023

Rochester, MN

June 16 - Evening reception at Forager.

June 17 - Afternoon picnic at Cooke Park followed by evening dinner at the Historic Chateau Theater.

June 18 - Brunch and send-off on UMR’s campus.