Kicking off a week of learning & creativity at the 2025 Digital Storytelling Summit! We’re so excited to welcome high school students from across ND and MN - from Drayton to Dickinson & Willmar to Walhalla - for a week of fun! 🎬💚 #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling #UNDproud

Day 1 of #DSS25 is in the books! Students got to know each other, toured the COMM department, practiced with equipment, met their community partners, & learned about community journalism. 🎬📷 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s field trip to WDAY! #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling #UNDproud

Check out our Day 1 recap video from the Digital Storytelling Summit! 🎥 #UNDigitalStorytelling #UNDcomm #UNDproud 🎬 Lauren Huso, Event Manager & UND Comm Student Follow along with recaps, events, and other updates on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/shorts/h-Q3L8C…

Day 2: Part 2 - From writing workshops with UND Today to off-site visits with community partners, vision boards, and s’mores at the dorms, Day 2 was packed with learning, laughter, and inspiration! ✍️📚🔥 #UNDigitalStorytelling #UNDcomm #UNDproud

📷 Day 2 of DSS25 took us behind the scenes at WDAY, followed by hands-on storytelling and community partner sessions back on campus. #UNDigitalStorytelling #UNDcomm #UNDproud 📷 Video: Lauren Huso, Event Manager & UND COMM student youtube.com/shorts/BHxB-ZI…

🎬 Day 3 of DSS25 brought big ideas and bold storytelling! Students sharpened their editing skills with lessons from Dr. Jess Gowan, explored campus with photo scavenger hunt, and met their clients for interviews. The week is flying by! #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

Digital Storytelling Day 3 ✅ Check out the video recap to get a glimpse into a day in the life of a DSS student! 📽️ youtube.com/shorts/u07pS2R…

📸 DSS Day 4 - busy and productive day! Cecile W & Allison O joined us to share journalism insights & give feature story advice. Dr. B. led sessions on podcasting & digital media literacy. Then, students worked on their final products! #UNDcomm #UNDproud #UNDigitalStorytelling

Day 4 DSS Recap Video! 📸 Our last full day before presentations! #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

🎉 DSS25 wrapped up with an amazing final showcase! Students shared their final products, reflected on the week, & celebrated with their families. Student highlights: hands-on learning, working with video equipment, & new friendships. 💚 #UNDcomm #UNDproud #UNDigitalStorytelling

Day 5 Recap Video - Final Presentation Day! Family and friends joined us to celebrate an incredible week of learning, creativity, and fun at DSS25! 🥳💚 #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

Our DSS students partnered with local organizations to create video stories. For many, this was their first time using professional video equipment! Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel! 👉 youtube.com/@UNDComm/videos #UNDcomm #UNDproud #UNDigitalStorytelling

At DSS25, students partnered with Abigail’s Book & Gift Shop, a cozy independent bookstore located within Midtown Marketplace in Grand Forks, to tell its story through video. 📚✨Check out their final product: youtube.com/watch?v=PePTwg… #UNDcomm #UNDproud #UNDigitalStorytelling

For their DSS25 project, students partnered with the UND Biology Department to highlight the real-world impact of research happening right here on campus. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=uUptiH… #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

As part of DSS25, students partnered with Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (GGFYP) to visit downtown GF to explore how GGFYP helps engage young talent in our community. Watch their video here: youtube.com/watch?v=5YPd-p… #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

Storytelling in Science: UND Chemistry ⚗️ As part of the 2025 Digital Storytelling Summit, a student group explored the world of chemistry at UND, from research labs to real-life impact. 🧪 🎬 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=iKsmIW… #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling

This DSS25 student group had the opportunity to visit Northern Plains UAS Test Site, where they explored how drones are transforming communities. They got hands-on experience flying and learning about drones! youtube.com/watch?v=jQFpsr… #UNDproud #UNDcomm #UNDigitalStorytelling