UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

It’s Grandma’s Marathon 50th Anniversary and UMD is going BIG 💛🖤

We need Bulldog fans (students, staff, faculty, alumni + families) to PACK the cheer zone at the Limnology Building on Saturday, June 20 anytime from 6:30 AM–1:30 PM.

Help us plan by letting us know when you can stop by 👉 z.umn.edu/cheerzone

This helps us make sure we’ve got enough food, beverages, and energy for everyone!

Think BIG:
👕 Dress in your best UMD apparel
🎉 M Duluth sign
🥁 Cheer tunnel
⚡ Thunderstix
🎧 Techno Club bringing the vibes

Let’s show up loud and proud so every UMD runner feels the love from their Bulldog community!

👇 Drop a comment if you (or someone you know) is running!

Questions? Contact RSOP Operations & Fitness Coordinator Sara Weidemann at [email protected]

Congrats to Laura Howe for winning the RSOP Outdoor Program Volunteer of the Year Award. The Outdoor Program offers a wide variety of educational, experiential and recreational opportunities for students and the greater UMD community to engage with the outdoors. The majority of these programs are designed and delivered by the Outdoor Program Volunteer staff, who are essential in creating opportunities that engage individuals in the outdoors and other niche outdoor related activities. Each year we recognize an outstanding Outdoor Program volunteer who has provided outstanding service and contributions to the Outdoor Program.

Congrats to Trevor Koenig for winning the Hans Hicks Memorial Award! This award is intended to recognize an outstanding outdoor educator in the spirit of Hans. “Hans was loved by his peers, his students, and friends. He set high standards for himself, for the Outdoor Programs in which he was involved, and for any endeavor he pursued. Hans was physically talented, which combined with his determination enabled him to become an expert climber, paddler, and become accomplished in other physically challenging activities. With his intelligence, wealth of knowledge, and 110% effort output, he became an outstanding teacher, demonstrating sound reasoning behind every action and decision. Hans lived life with dignity, did not seek the limelight, taught and acted with passion and compassion.”

Congrats to Nate Dahl, Henry Brandt, and Morgan Kapps for winning the Dr. Ken Gilbertson Leadership Award! Recipients of this scholarship are graduate or undergraduate students at UMD who participate in the Outdoor Program and demonstrate exceptional leadership.

🐾Thank you, Bulldogs.🐾

Because of your generosity during Week of Giving, we raised $1,970 from 16 donors, strengthening access and opportunities for UMD Sport Clubs!

Your support fuels programs that help students connect, lead, and thrive — and the impact you made will carry forward.

We’re grateful. We’re inspired. And we’re excited for what comes next.

A Heartfelt Thank you to Our Alumni Community

To our incredible network of former student-athletes and graduates: Thank you. The generosity shown during this Week of Giving has been nothing short of inspiring. Because of your contributions, we are providing our current student-athletes with the resources, equipment, and scholarship support they need to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Your support ensures the legacy of excellence you helped build continues for the next generation.

⏱️ The Final Whistle
Today marks the last day of our campaign. If you haven't had a chance to give yet, there is still time to make an impact.

The Deadline: Midnight tonight.

Be the Game Changer
You know better than anyone the dedication it takes to balance academics and athletics. By making a gift today, you aren't just donating—you’re investing in a student’s future and becoming a game changer in their life.

z.umn.edu/RSOP26

Thank you for your enduring pride and support. Go Bulldogs!

🐾Daily Dash🐾

The campaigns that have the most individual donations gets a bonus of $1,000! Only gifts given between 10AM - 2PM!

Help UMD Sport Clubs fund their sport!📣

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Making Earth our number one priority should be a slam dunk.

Be a game-changer at the University of Minnesota Duluth! Your donation supports student-athletes in pursuing their passion for competition, skill development, and leadership growth. Fuel their dreams and assist in funding teams for national-level competitions.

DONATE ANY AMOUNT THIS THURSDAY, BETWEEN 10AM-2PM.

THE CAMPAIGN THAT SECURES THE MOST INDIVIDUAL GIFTS DURING THIS PERIOD WINS A $1000 BONUS!

IT'S THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS THAT COUNT - NOT THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT.

DONATE HERE!

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🐾Week of Giving has officially started!🐾

Whether it’s $5 or $500, every gift helps our students succeed.📣

Support our campaign here: z.umn.edu/RSOP26