Final Call: Register for Art@80 by August 15!
You're warmly invited to Art@80: A Celebration of Professor Art Erdman.
Take a moment to reflect on the profound impact that Art Erdman has had on your life. For many of us, there are countless moments of inspiration, guidance, and friendship. Collectively, these moments give us ample reason to gather to honor him in the year
of his 80th birthday.
In recognition of his remarkable career, unwavering passion for learning and teaching and a lifetime of inspiration, we are inviting you to join us in celebrating our beloved friend, scholar, advisor, and mentor.
We’ve scheduled two special gatherings on August 27th, 2025:
In recognition of his remarkable career, unwavering passion for learning and teaching and a lifetime of inspiration, we are inviting you to join us in celebrating our beloved friend, scholar, advisor, and mentor.
We’ve scheduled two special gatherings on August 27th, 2025:
Informal Reception, 2:00–4:00 PM
UMN Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 1130
111 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
No charge and no RSVP required.
UMN Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 1130
111 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
No charge and no RSVP required.
Celebratory Dinner, 5:00-9:00 PM
Campus Club of the University of Minnesota (West Wing)
Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave SE, 4th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Campus Club of the University of Minnesota (West Wing)
Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave SE, 4th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55455
5:00 PM: Doors open
5:30 PM: Reception
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Program
Dinner is $109 per person, spouses/partners are welcome
**We ask that you register here for the Art@80 dinner by August 15, 2025.
5:30 PM: Reception
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Program
Dinner is $109 per person, spouses/partners are welcome
**We ask that you register here for the Art@80 dinner by August 15, 2025.
To honor Art and share our appreciation, we’ve created a Kudoboard where colleagues, students, and friends can post memories, messages, photos, short videos, and well wishes. Whether you have a funny story, a heartfelt note, or a photo to share,
we’d love for you to contribute. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/zypD9LPN
We look forward to celebrating Art with you!
Let us know if you have any questions,
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Art@80 Planning Committee

