Kirby Plaza (KPlz) is a focal point of everyday resources for students.
1st floor of KPlz has the Northern Shores Coffee Shop, which offers a large variety of organic, fair trade coffee drinks and an assortment of snacks. Also included is the Print Shop, Huntington Bank, International Programs and Services, and Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS), which provides technology services and technical support for students.
2nd floor of KPlz features the street-level UMD store, which focuses on UMD apparel, convenience items, household needs, and art supplies. The store is right next to the Kirby Bus Hub. All UMD students have free access to the Duluth Transit System when they show their student ID. Also on the 2nd floor is the Plaza Food Court and the UMD Children’s Place, which provides care to children of students, faculty, and staff.
3rd floor KPlz is home to the American Indian Learning Resource Center (AILRC). Their mission is to increase the recruitment and retention of American Indian and Alaskan Native students, while promoting a more culturally diverse campus environment. Working in conjunction with UMD staff, the AILRC provides supportive services to empower and aid in the success of our students and to enhance their educational experience.
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Kirby Plaza was named for Stephen R. Kirby, an Iron Range banker and business man. Kirby Plaza was originally the old Library.