College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

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Nutrition & Dietetics

Preceptors & Field Instructors Needed

Are you a working professional in nursing, nutrition & dietetics, or social work? Share your knowledge with CNPD students through hands-on teaching and mentorship.

Nursing, contact Angie Novak, angela.c.novak@UND.edu, 701.777.4556
Nutrition & Dietetics, contact UND.nutritiondietetics@UND.edu, 701.777.2539
Social Work, contact Jennifer Schlinger, jennifer.schlinger@UND.edu, 701.777.4544

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701.777.4529

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Latest CNPD News

CNPD Research News | May 2026

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of April 27, 2026. Congratulations! Nutrition & Dietetics graduate student Claudia PromSchmidt delivered an oral presentation at the National Nutrient Databank Conference—an honor showcasing her research, UND, and N&D graduate student excellence. Jana Zwilling, […]

Spring 2026 Social Work Pinning & Hooding Ceremony Program

May 15, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Columbia Hall, Room 1350, Grand Forks, ND Program Welcome Dr. H. Stephen Cooper, Chair, Department of Social Work Speakers Mackenzie Amerman, BSSW Graduate Laura Reese, MSW Graduate Dr. Myrna Haga B.S.S.W. Pinning Ceremony Professor Barbara Kitko, BSSW Program Director and Faculty Don Schmid M.S.W. Hooding Ceremony Dr. Isaac Karikari, […]

RAIN marks 35 years with keynote by alumna Teresa Brockie

by Walter Criswell for UND Today For decades, UND’s RAIN program has supported American Indian students, as distinguished alumna Teresa Brockie confirms RAIN alumni, staff and faculty gathered together at the Time Out Wacipi Powwow following the 35th Anniversary Celebration. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. Before Teresa Brockie began her keynote at the Gorecki […]

CNPD Announces 2025–2026 Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Award Winners

The University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is proud to recognize two outstanding faculty members with the 2025–2026 Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Awards. Dr. June-Yung Kim, Assistant Professor of Social Work, has been named the recipient in the Tenure-Track Faculty category, and Dr. Jennifer Schlinger, Clinical Assistant Professor of […]