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 | 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. | See pictures from the event on the UMN Crookston Alumni Facebook page |
| 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. | Check out the U of M group pic on the Target Center court on the UMN Crookston Alumni Instagram page |
| 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. | View the AZ Luncheon Social photo gallery here |
| 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. | View the AZ Brew Bash and Visits photo gallery here |
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. | Check out the UMN Alumni Association's clips including Regal! |
| 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 to the Les Nielsen Family with a program and reception |
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. 18 hole Texas Scramble Tournament format, 4-Person Teams, Shotgun start at 10 a.m., Lunch provided, Social and awards presentation after. | Register for the Olsonawski Golf Tournament |
| 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, co-branded apparel, and the game! | Register for the U of M Day with the Twins |
| 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. | Alumni: Register for the NWSA Reunion |
July 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | UMC Teambackers Golf Classic Join us at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston, MN for our annual golf tournament. 18 hole Texas Scramble Tournament format, 5-person teams, Shotgun start at 10 a.m., Lunch and snacks provided, Social and awards presentation after, Must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate to play. Sign up coming soon! | Register for UMC Teambackers Golf Classic Tournament |
August 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | UMN Crookston at the Fargo Moorhead Redhawks! Join us for an F-M Redhawks game, food, and a social on the Surfside Patio! | TBA |
October 2026
| Date | Event and Details | Schedule and/or How to Register |
|---|---|---|
| October 8-10, 2026 | Homecoming Weekend It's time to come HOME for HOMECOMING 2026 - Events include our campus' banner years and M Alumni Day celebration, Alumni Awards Ceremony and Athletics Hall of Fame, Alumni & Friends Breakfast, Lasting Legacy session with student activities directors and clubs, Field Party, Alumni Social, and more! | 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 |