In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be hosted by the University of North Dakota on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Henry Family
Ballroom in UND’s Memorial Union, 2901 University Avenue, Grand Forks.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal will preside over the ceremony. UND President Andrew Armacost, North Dakota First Lady Kjersti Armstrong, Dr. Joongwah Lee, and North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe will provide remarks.
Approximately 40 individuals are expected to be welcomed as new citizens. The public is encouraged to attend. Photos from UND’s Constitution Day Project—From Many Places, One Community—will be on exhibit in the Memorial Union Gallery.