Alumni Events

People of all ages getting food at the Alumni picnic

Stay Involved

The University of Mary Alumni Association and Alumni Committee host a variety of fun events and socials to bring the Marauders community together. Stay in the loop! Sign up for our newsletter so we can let you know about events in your area.

Apr 25

Presidents Recognition Luncheon

Leach Center: Chick's Place, LVUC: Chick's/Founders Hall Foyer

Carlie (Buechler) Malm Memorial 5k

Carlie Mulm
Carlie (Buechler) Malm

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Start Location: Bell Banner of Annunciation Monastery (University of Mary South Entrance)
Registration: 8:15 AM
Start Time:  9:00 AM

Join us for the Carlie (Buechler) Malm 5K Memorial Fun Walk/Run on June 6, 2026. The event will start at 9:00 AM at the Bell Banner of Annunciation Monastery. All proceeds from this event go towards occupational and physical therapy mission trip scholarships. Immediately following, please join us for a family and friends picnic sponsored by the alumni association until 12:00 PM. Free picnic providing family games, music, bouncy houses, face painting, and food.

T-shirts are available for those who register and have paid by Friday, May 22, 2026.

Night with the Larks

July 21, 2026
Bismarck, ND
Gates Open at 6:05 pm
First Pitch at 7:05 pm

Join us for a fun night for the whole family. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, a hat, and a University of Mary cup to get discounted beer for 21+. Stick around until the end for fireworks!

Homecoming Week

October 3, 2026
Bismarck, ND

All alumni are invited to return to campus to participate in our homecoming events throughout the week, reconnect with classmates and professors, meet other alumni, and celebrate with the Marauders family.

Highlights

  • Marauders on Main
  • Homecoming Celebration
  • Homecoming & Alumni Mass
  • Homecoming Athletic Games

Seasonal Events

Throughout the year, the alumni association hosts various socials and happy hours, as well as fun events such as UMary Night at the Larks, UMary Night in Medora, UMary Night at the Minnesota Twins, and more.

Annual Events

Alumni at the Football game

Homecoming

Homecoming at Mary is a time for alumni, students, and fans to get together to celebrate all the things that make the University of Mary a special place.

University of Mary choral students performing during Christmas at Mary

Christmas at Mary

Christmas at Mary is an annual concert by the University of Mary Music Department featuring Christmas carols.

A University of Mary student sitting at commencement.

Commencement

The University of Mary invites families and the general public to attend the annual Commencement Ceremony, which celebrates the individual achievements of our students.