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

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
January 24, 2026Ag-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, 2026Alumni 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

DateEvent DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
February 5, 2026East 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, 2026U 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, 2026Arizona 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, 2026Arizona 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

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
March 10, 2026U 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, 2026Grad 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

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
April 1, 2026Senior 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, 2026Dedication of the UMN Crookston Wellness Center
details coming soon
TBA

May 2026

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
May 2, 2026Commencement
at UMN Crookston
See the Commencement page for details

June 2026

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
June 4, 2026Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament
Join us in Hallock, MN for our annual golf tournament
TBA
June 5, 2026U 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, 2026Northwest 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

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
July 24, 2026UMC Teambackers Golf Classic
Join us at Minawka Golf Course in Crookston, MN for our annual golf tournament
TBA

October 2026

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
October 9-10, 2026Homecoming Weekend
It's time to come HOME for HOMECOMING 2026 - stay tuned for more info
TBA

November 2026

DateEvent and DetailsSchedule and/or How to Register
November 19, 2026Give to the Max Day
It's one of our biggest giving days of the year! 
TBA