Let's get together and reminisce about your time at UMN Crookston
Alumni and Donor Relations hosts and co-hosts several events throughout the year. Join us!
January 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Ag-Arama Alumni events include an Alumni Breakfast from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the University Teaching & Outreach Center (UTOC) 130 on campus, Alumni Table in the UTOC foyer with free swag for alumni, Alumni Showmanship Contests in the UTOC Charles H. Casey Equine Arena, and Alumni & Friends Social from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at I.C. Muggs in Crookston. | See the full schedule of Ag-Arama events |
| January 31, 2026 | Alumni Basketball Weekend Alumni events include free swag for pre-registered alumni plus free game passes and popcorn for alumni and guests, and Alumni & Friends Social from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at I.C. Muggs in Crookston. | See the full schedule of events here and basketball alumni can pre-register. |
February 2026
| Date | Event Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | East Grand Forks Social UMN Crookston partners with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) and Crookston alumnus Tim Dufault 1980 for a networking event with district legislators and friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Up North Pizza Pub in East Grand Forks. | Register for the East Grand Forks Social. |
| February 6, 2026 | U of M Night with the Timberwolves UMN Crookston partners with all campuses and the UMAA for an exciting experience at the Minnesota Timberwolves game at 7:00 p.m. at the Target Center in Minneapolis. | Get your tickets and use the code 25umnnight26 to get your UMN branded Timberwolves hat. |
| February 20, 2026 | Arizona Social UMN Crookston heads to Mesa, AZ for an Alumni Social at Apache Wells Country Club which includes a luncheon and short program. | Register for the Alumni Social. |
| Februrary 21, 2026 | Arizona Brew Bash UMN Crookston heads to Scottsdale, AZ for an Alumni & Friends Brew Bash at Handlebar J BBQ Restaurant and Bar. | Register for the Arizona Brew Bash. |
March 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | U of M Night with the Wild UMN Crookston partners with all campuses and the UMAA for an exciting experience at the Minnesota Wild game at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul with a pre-game social at the Taphouse and game. | Get your tickets and use the code 25umnnight26 to get your maroon and gold UMN branded Wild hat. |
| March 25, 2026 | Grad Fest for New Alumni UMN Crookston graduating seniors participate in this one-stop shop for everything they need to know about Commencement. | Graduating Seniors/New Alumni Only |
April 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Senior Send-Off UMN Crookston graduating seniors gather for an evening of networking, plus social wine tasting and food pairing education. | Graduating Seniors/New Alumni Only |
| April 20, 2026 | Dedication of the UMN Crookston Wellness Center details coming soon | TBA |
May 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Commencement at UMN Crookston | See the Commencement page for details |
June 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament Join us in Hallock, MN for our annual golf tournament | TBA |
| June 5, 2026 | U of M Day with the Twins UMN Crookston partners with all campuses and the UMAA for an exciting experience at the Minnesota Twins game at Target Field in Minneapolis with a pre-game social and game. Stay tuned for ticket info and a code to get your UMN branded Twins hat. | TBA |
| June 26, 2026 | Northwest School of Agriculture Reunion Our annual all-school reunion for students who attended the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) includes a welcome reception, luncheon, program, class meetings, memory sharing, and social. | TBA |
July 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | UMC Teambackers Golf Classic Join us at Minawka Golf Course in Crookston, MN for our annual golf tournament | TBA |
October 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| October 9-10, 2026 | Homecoming Weekend It's time to come HOME for HOMECOMING 2026 - stay tuned for more info | TBA |
November 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2026 | Give to the Max Day It's one of our biggest giving days of the year! | TBA |