The Bismarck State College guitar and percussion ensembles share the stage Tuesday, April 29, for a 7:30 p.m. performance in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.

The Percussion Ensemble tackles "Minuano" (Six Eight) by Pat Metheny using all percussion instruments and more. For the first time, the ensemble has a vocalist, Aaron Landrie, who sings Kurt Elling's vocalese of this Metheny masterpiece. The group also plays a new tom-tom work, "Tombolo."

BSC's Guitar Ensemble performs a program of Mozart, Haydn and a bluegrass version of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee." Students Gabe Kent and Nick Jensen are featured on Chick Corea's Spanish song, "La Fiesta." The Percussion Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble combine to play an instrumental arrangement of "Hotel California" by The Eagles.

Rob Peske directs the Percussion Ensemble. Doug Klein directs the Guitar Ensemble. Other percussionists are Hannah Carlson, Latish Mehlhoff and Jacob Lawler. Guest performers are Andrew Wickenheiser, bass guitar, Mark Herold, bass, and Tim Peske, drums. The concert is presented at no charge during ArtsQuest, BSC's month-long celebration of the arts.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Freelance illustrator Kevin Tong of Los Angeles is best known for his striking limited edition posters commissioned for major bands and high profile movies.

He speaks about his art and milestones in his journey to international fame Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Tong appears as a guest artist during ArtsQuest, BSC's month-long celebration of the arts. Admission is free.

A regular fixture at art galleries, trade shows and conventions worldwide, Tong has created art prints and posters for bands such as Bon Iver, The Black Keys, Phish, Cake, Wilco, Beck and the Ramones, among others. Movies include "Gravity," "Apollo 11," "Jurassic Park," "Iron Man," "Hugo," "Pacific Rim," and "Breaking Bad – the Superlab."

His illustrations promote books such as "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," and Friedrich Nietzsche's "Beyond Good and Evil." Tong's art also appears in magazines, newspapers, corporate promotional campaigns, and the apparel and toy industries. Among his clients are Disney/Marvel, Universal Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., ABC, AMC, Panasonic, Nike, Playboy magazine and L.A. Weekly.

Tong was working professionally when he graduated from California State University-Long Beach in 2005 with a BFA and emphasis in illustration. That year, he became interested in posters, working on band posters at Comic Con International in San Diego and learning about the industry. He snagged his first commissioned band poster for Built to Spill in 2007.

Recognition has followed him with a nomination for best art from the British Science Fiction Association for his "Metropolis" poster published in 2013.

Tong's process and style of working has evolved over the years. His sketches are now more conceptual, highly detailed, and the result of exhaustive research. He talks about his artistic process with BSC drawing and design classes during his stay.

Tong publishes a blog and displays his work at tragicsunshine.com.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Juror Melissa Gordon has selected 85 pieces for the juried student art exhibit on display at Bismarck State College through May 16.

Reception for the artists takes place Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the BSC Library's Gannon Gallery with an artist gallery talk at 5:30 p.m.

Nearly every piece was created to fulfill an assignment for a visual art course taught by BSC's five art faculty. A wide variety of media is represented, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, collage and mixed media.

Best of Show is a steampunk jewelry piece by Lana Bourgois entitled " 'Calanamity' Jane."

Gordon, a 1993 BSC alumna, was a graphic artist, designer and art director before becoming a freelance artist and illustrator 12 years ago. She specializes in drawing mediums and teaches workshops in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Gordon is a founding member of the Bismarck Downtown Artists Cooperative and serves on the Dakota West Arts Council board.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

The Bismarck State College Music program presents its Jazz Ensemble in concert with special guest Big Al's Big Band Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.

John Darling directs the Jazz Ensemble in a nine-piece set that includes everything from New Orleans 2nd line groove and jazz samba to funk and big band gospel. "Afro Blue" has an Afro-Cuba 6/8 feel while the big band swing of "Broadway" shows Sammy Nestico at his best. An arrangement of Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies" features a unique combination of samba and swing.

The program contains student solo performances by Katie Kirschmann in Gershwin's sumptuous ballad, "Summertime," and David Sokolofsky on flugel horn in Chuck Mangione's classic '80s hit, "Feels So Good."

Big Al's Big Band takes over the second half with a sampling of music from the swing era under the direction of Rex Waddingham. The two ensembles combine for a finale of "Make Me Smile," a Chicago band hit written by Chicago trombonist James Pankow.

A reception follows the concert. The public is welcome at no charge during ArtsQuest, BSC's month-long celebration of the arts.

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About Big Al's Big Band
Big Al's Big Band is an 18-piece group originally known as the BSC Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble. Erv Ely, longtime BSC director of bands, founded it in 1982. After Ely retired in 1996, band member Al Bertsch took over. Charter members still playing are current director Rex Waddingham on trumpet, Mark Learn, saxophone, and Steve Vogelpohl, trombone. The group plays big band tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Gene Kruppa, Louis Prima and many others.

About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

The Music program at Bismarck State College presents its third annual "Sing Appeal" men's vocal festival and finale concert Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Belle Mehus City Auditorium.

Six Appeal, a professional a cappella vocal band from Minneapolis, performs along with the BSC Men's Ensemble and area high school singers under the direction of Dawn Hagerott.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Eckroth Music or at the door. General admission is $5.

The festival begins Friday with rehearsals and vocal workshops by members of Six Appeal and BSC music faculty. Hagerott said music selections will be challenging with students learning tight a cappella singing in four- to eight-part harmonies.

Singers will collaborate on a few pieces together such as Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" and the Lion King's "Circle of Life." The evening ends with a full performance by Six Appeal singing songs from their new album, "Plan A," and other selections.

Six Appeal has become a world class vocal ensemble, gaining national notice with several awards in 2012, including National Harmony Sweepstakes Champion. Two Bismarck men are members – Reuben Hushagen, 2009 BSC graduate, and Jordan Roll, the group's manager. In performance, Six Appeal spans decades of music with members blending effortlessly between pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, catchy original tunes, current chart toppers, classic a cappella music, and other eclectic repertoire.

Ensemble members have more than 70 combined years of musical training and experience that includes degrees in vocal/classroom music and vocal performance and pedagogy. The group provides student instruction and curriculum help to teachers during residencies and performances nationwide.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

The final session of the 2013-14 Conversations at BSC series takes place Sunday, May 4, with discussion of "The Life and Death of Crazy Horse."

Former BSC President Larry Skogen and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson anchor the discussion, which begins at 3 p.m. in the National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom on the Bismarck State College campus. Comments and questions from the audience complete the conversation.

Many people regard Crazy Horse as the greatest Lakota opponent in the white conquest of America. Starting with the groundbreaking biography by Mari Sandoz, studies have proliferated about his life, visions, strangeness, death and burial. The most recent look comes from Thomas Powers in the "The Killing of Crazy Horse," published in 2010.

This conversation will outline Crazy Horse's life and achievement but particularly his enduring place in hearts of whites and Native Americans alike.

Audience members are encouraged to read Powers' book and/or "The Death of Crazy Horse: A Tragic Episode in Lakota History" by Richard G. Hardorff.

The series presentations are unrehearsed and emphasize the 360-degree perspective of the humanities lens. Live video/audio streaming is available at bsctalk.com, and audio only on The Myx at bscmyx.com. Funding is provided by Bismarck State College and the BSC Foundation.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

A showcase of creative talent by Bismarck State College students takes place during the third annual Campus Arts Crawl Tuesday, May 6, during BSC ArtsQuest.

Held across central campus, the showcase runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Werner Hall, Leach Music Center and outside the library. Activities include outdoor tie-dye and raku, literary readings, student art sale, and student solo music performances.

"The ArtsQuest Campus Crawl gives the campus and community a chance to come together," said Barb Thorsen, ArtsQuest coordinator and visual arts instructor. "We've added more to our signature outdoor events of raku and tie-dye. It is a day to celebrate the arts."

Visitors can hear music students perform solos from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Leach Music Center 177, Schafer Hall. Werner Hall 105 is headquarters for the student art sale and the Chemistry in Art class display. An enameling activity takes place in Werner 110 from 1 to 3 p.m., with tie-dye scheduled outside Werner between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Students read from "Figments of Imagination" literary journal starting at noon outside on the library courtyard. The ArtsQuest signature raku firing can be observed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. west of the library.

A free lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. east of the BSC Library and goes until supplies last.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College theater students put on directors' hats for the Festival of Short Plays Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.

Sponsored by the BSC Drama Club, the three plays for adult audiences begin at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days.

In this BSC Theatre Arts event, selected theater students take responsibility for directing all aspects of their chosen plays including actor auditions, costumes, stage sets, lighting, sound and publicity. One play is an original work written and directed by theater major Mercer Sage. "The Road Not Taken" completes a three-play trilogy that explores themes of love, loss, fate, time and memory. The first two plays premiered in previous festivals.

Two comedies by American playwright David Ives fill the rest of the show. Josh Hannaman directs "Eight Variations on the Death of Trotsky," which deals with communication, word play, existentialist perspectives, and an axe in the head. Hannaman is a freshman theater major from Mandan.

Zack Watson has chosen "Time Flies," Ives' absurdist comedy about two mayflies on a date that realize they have only 24 hours to live. Watson is a second year theater major from Bismarck.

Admission is free for this last event of BSC's 2014 ArtsQuest.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College will confer 1,144 degrees this spring to 1,001 graduates – some of whom will receive multiple degrees. More than 250 graduates will go through the 74th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, at the Bismarck Civic Center. The college will grant 481 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, 452 Associate in Applied Science degrees, 50 Bachelor in Applied Science-Energy Management degrees, 158 Certificates, one Diploma, and two Certificates of Completion.

Eighty percent of the graduates are North Dakotans representing 125 North Dakota towns. Graduates hail from 44 states and three countries - Canada, Iraq and Grenada.

NORTH DAKOTA: ANAMOOSE – Casey Schuh, A.S., liberal arts. ARTHUR - Colton Hill, C, lineworker (electrical). ASHLEY - Kelsi Haupt, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. BALDWIN - Keenan Arlien, C, power plant technology; Michelle Schroeder, C, information processing specialist. BEACH - Kyle Begley, C, welding; Kelcee Dykins, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Destiny Portanova, A.A., liberal arts; Brett Steele, A.A.S., management; Abby Weinreis, A.A., liberal arts. BELCOURT - Jordan Allard, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Dominic Poitra, C, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. BELFIELD - Mitchell Krebs, C, lineworker (electrical); John McDaniel, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. BERGEN - Hillary Duchsherer, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology. BERTHOLD - Alex Bloms, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Austin Brown, C, welding; Clancy Hennessy, A.S., liberal arts. BEULAH - Michelle Brouwer, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Tanner Dolbec, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Logan Dschaak, A.A.S., process plant technology; Cody Koenig, C, welding; Karsen Little Soldier, A.A., liberal arts; Skye Little Soldier, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Dawn Morten, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Noah Neuberger, C, lineworker (electrical); Jayme Pischel, A.A., liberal arts; Cameron Sadowsky, A.A.S., petroleum engineering technology; Autumn Schaan, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Zachary Seibel, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Clay Solem, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Jonathan Welk, A.A.S., power plant technology; Ashlee Wiedrich, A.A.S., process plant technology; Nicholas Wolf, A.A.S., power plant technology; Derek Yeager, A.A.S., process plant technology; Lisa Zahn, A.A.S., associate degree nurse.

BISMARCK - Megan Aberle, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Melanie Aeschliman, A.A., liberal arts; Caitlyn Albert, A.S., liberal arts; Chere Allard, A.A.S., technical studies; Karleigh Allard, A.S., liberal arts; Nathan Anderson, A.A.S., criminal justice, A.A., liberal arts; Jennifer Andre, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Anthony Arndt, C, automotive technology-electrical/chassis; Mason Auck, A.A.S., power plant technology; Dustin Backman, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician; Aaron Bales, A.A., liberal arts; Juan Barrett, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Cameron Bartch, A.A., liberal arts; Britain Bentz, A.A.S., process plant technology; Sara Bitz, A.S., liberal arts; Lelan Bosch, C, web page development and design; Eileen Boulden, C, practical nursing; Nathan Brandt, A.A.S., management; Katharine Brandvold, A.A., liberal arts; Dawn Braun, C, practical nursing; Justin Brendel, A.A., liberal arts; Sarah Brintnell, A.S., liberal arts; Benjamin Buchholz, A.A.S., process plant technology; Ali Buechler, A.S., liberal arts; Jordan Buechler, A.A., liberal arts; Arin Buringrud, A.A.S., engineering technology; Hannah Carlson, A.A., liberal arts; Ashlie Carnes, A.S., liberal arts, C, practical nursing; JayCee Cleveland, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Jerika Cleveland, A.S., liberal arts; Paul Dalzell, A.A.S., renewable generation technology; Joshua Danzl, A.S., liberal arts; Allison DeKrey, A.A., liberal arts; Ryan Dewald, A.A.S., management; Isabel DeWitt, A.A.S., web page development and design; Marcus Dietrich, A.A., liberal arts; Adara Dockter, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Merna Douri, A.S., liberal arts; Nadezhda Dudyrev, A.S., liberal arts; Taylor Dutton, A.A.S., power plant technology; Jordan Ebel, A.S., liberal arts; Kathryn Ell, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Brienne Engelhart, A.A., liberal arts; Amanda Erickson, A.S., liberal arts; Clifton Erickson, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Denise Faber, A.A., liberal arts; Dayton Farley, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Travis Felchle, B.A.S., energy management; Lindsey Fettig, A.A., liberal arts;Casey Fiest, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Adam Fischer, C, automotive collision technology; Ryan Fisk, A.A.S., management; Sarah Fitterer, A.A., liberal arts; Shelby Fleming, A.A., liberal arts; Ashley Flickinger, A.A., liberal arts; Anna Fode, A.A.S., administrative assistant, general; Jackson Frazier, C, automotive collision technology; Michaela Furcht, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Chasity Gabriel, A.S., liberal arts; Kalyn George, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Kelsey Glatt, A.S., liberal arts; Wendy Grafsgaard, A.A.S., management, A.A., liberal arts; Alexander Granfor, C, digital audio production; Sarah Greff, A.A., liberal arts; Andrea Grigsby, A.A., liberal arts; Joshua Gudvangen, A.A., liberal arts; Claire Gunderson, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Sierra Hall, A.A., liberal arts; Kane Hart, C, automotive collision technology; Caleb Hauff, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Dustin Hedin, C, automotive collision technology; Alexis Heilman, A.A., liberal arts; Shana Heinrich, C, practical nursing; Tanner Herbert, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jacob Herman, A.A., liberal arts; Ashley Hiltner, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Austin Hilzendeger, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Riley Hoffert, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jacob Hoffman, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Randall Hoffman, A.A.S., management; Kyle Hornbacher, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Shelly Hubal, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Michael Idyle, C, automotive technology-electrical/chassis.

BISMARCK (continued): Kip Jangula, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Ashley Johlfs, A.A., liberal arts; Lance Kaiser, A.A.S., process plant technology; Shanwia Kauk, A.A.S., management; Jordan Kenner, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Austin Ketterling, A.A., liberal arts; Lea Kiemele-O'Connell, A.S., liberal arts; Brandon Kilber, A.S., liberal arts; Leslie Kindseth, A.A., liberal arts; Taylor Kindseth, A.A., liberal arts; Kat Kirschmann, A.A., liberal arts; Taylor Kitzan, A.A., liberal arts; Kasey Klein, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Jak Knetter, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician; David Knudson, A.A., liberal arts; Alicia Koenig, A.A., liberal arts; Alex Kopp, A.A.S., process plant technology; Whitney Kopp, A.S., liberal arts; James Kostelecky, A.A., liberal arts; Rachel Kovash, A.S., liberal arts; Alexis Kraft, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Kelsey Kramer, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Haley Kranz, A.A., liberal arts; Trent Kruckenberg, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Hanna Kuhnley, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Summer Lacher, A.A.S., surgical technology; Ashley Lackner, A.A., liberal arts; Karlee Laframboise, A.S., liberal arts; Ariel Landsberger, A.A., liberal arts; Jacob Legreid, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Christopher Leier, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Joshua Leier, C, welding; Karl Lembke, A.S., liberal arts; Jacob Leno, A.A.S., heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Mitchell Leno, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Derek Lockrem, C, graphic design and communications; Ali Lucier, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jenna Lyon, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Nathan Marion, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Robyn Markhouse, A.A., liberal arts; Matthew Martin, A.A.S., EMT paramedic technology; William Martin, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Daniel Mastel, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Andre Maund, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Torina McConnachie, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jesse McCormick, A.S., liberal arts; Craig McDaniel, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Christopher McShane, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Latish Mehlhoff, A.S., liberal arts; Bridget Mehrer, A.S., liberal arts; Amanda Meier, A.A., liberal arts; Darren Mernitz, C, automotive collision technology; Peyton Mertz, A.A.S., petroleum production technology; Matthew Messer, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Emily Meyer, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Stephanie Miller, A.A., liberal arts; Spencer Mlekoday, A.A.S., power plant technology; Lindsay Mock, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Valeria Mokrushova, A.S., liberal arts; Justina Monroe, A.A., liberal arts; Lindsay Moos, A.A.S., management; Chancellor Myers, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Gabrielle Myers, A.A., liberal arts; Andrew Ndolo, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician; David Neff, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Nicholas Nelson, A.A.S., power plant technology; Ryan Nixon, A.A.S., process plant technology; Jazmyn Oban, A.A., liberal arts; Katie Olson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Rebecca Opp, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Tyler Ortmann, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Kristen Paape, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Drew Papke, A.A., liberal arts; Mark Perius, A.A.S., information processing specialist; Skyler Perry, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Peter Peterchuk, A.A., liberal arts; Kelah Peterson, A.A., liberal arts; Paden Peterson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Tyler Piatz, C, carpentry (residential); Justin Puhalla, C, welding.

BISMARCK (continued): Hayley Rangen, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Roman Rasidovic, A.A., liberal arts; Casey Reamann, A.S., liberal arts; Elle Reich, A.A., liberal arts; Allison Remboldt, A.S., liberal arts; Cassandra Rhone, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Kayla Richard, A.A., liberal arts; Aaron Richter, A.A., liberal arts; Jason Richter, A.S., liberal arts; Jonathan Rixen, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology; Jonita Roloff, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jason Roy, A.A., liberal arts; Holly Rudnick, C, geographic information systems technician; Samantha Rudolph, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Andrea Ryckman, A.A., liberal arts; Jillian Ryen, A.A.S., web page development and design; Layn Sabot, A.A., liberal arts; Sarah Sanborn, A.S., liberal arts; Deon Sanders, C, automotive collision technology; Jessica Satterlee, C, practical nursing, A.S., liberal arts; Kelsey Schafer, A.A., liberal arts; Noah Schaible, A.S., liberal arts; Elizabeth Schatz, A.A., liberal arts; Shaylyn Schell, A.S., liberal arts; Darcy Schmidt, A.A., liberal arts; Kimberly Schmitz, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Brandon Schock, A.A., liberal arts; Jake Schultz, A.A.S., process plant technology; Kelsey Schumacher, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Austin Schwab, A.A.S., engineering technology; Rachael Scott, A.A., liberal arts; Amy Seeberg, A.A., liberal arts; Kelsie Seiler, A.A., liberal arts; Mark Semerad, A.A.S., process plant technology; Carl Sheldon, A.S., liberal arts; Natasha Sickler, A.A., liberal arts; Cameron Sisk, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Will Skabo, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician; Teresa Slocomb, A.A., liberal arts; Alexandra Smith, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Beverly Smith, A.S., liberal arts; Cayden Smith, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Ethan Smith, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology; Bryce Snow, A.S., liberal arts; Janna Soberg, A.A., liberal arts; Drew Spaulding, A.S., liberal arts; Jared Staehr, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Kristina Steckler, A.A., liberal arts; Allison Steffl, A.A.S., management; Tiffany Steingrueber, A.S., liberal arts; Kimberly Stewart, A.A., liberal arts; Sandra Strand, C, practical nursing; Mark Streeper, A.S., liberal arts; Matthew Sullivan, A.S., liberal arts; Stephanie Sullivan, A.S., liberal arts; Lindsae Timm, C, practical nursing; Cole Ude, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician; Brent Ueckert, A.A.S., power plant technology; Colton Ulmer, A.A., liberal arts; Tyler Unger, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Cameron Van Beek, A.A.S., power plant technology; Brittany Van Cleve, A.A.S., management; Samantha Van Cleve, A.S., liberal arts; Jamie Vetsch, A.A., liberal arts; Jacob Vigesaa, C, automotive technology-engine performance/air conditioning; Tonya Vogel, A.S., liberal arts; Rick Volk, A.A., liberal arts; Tiahna Wagner, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Mason Walker, A.A.S., welding; Justin Weaver, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; KaraLee Webber, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jody Weigel, C, practical nursing; Alice Weikum, A.A.S., welding; Shelly Weisz, A.A., liberal arts; Jenna Wentland, C, practical nursing; Allison Wolf, A.A.S., digital audio production, A.S., liberal arts; Emily Wolf, A.S., liberal arts; Shane Wolf, A.A., liberal arts; Corbin Wyatt, C, automotive technology-engine performance/air conditioning; Jessica Yeado, A.A., liberal arts; Bo Yesel, A.S., liberal arts; Tyler Zachmeier, C, carpentry (residential); Tyler Zeller, A.A., A.S., liberal arts.

BOTTINEAU - Jeremiah Aberle, C, lineworker (electrical); Andrea Beyer, A.A., liberal arts; Justin McCloud, A.S., liberal arts; Brock Sebelius, C, lineworker (electrical). BUFFALO - Randi Heggem, C, practical nursing. BURLINGTON - Vernon Eckel Jr., A.A.S., computer support specialist; Laken Underdahl, A.S., liberal arts. CARRINGTON - Danielle Dallmann, A.S., liberal arts; Julia Genre, A.A., liberal arts. CARSON - Sarah Diehl, A.A., liberal arts. CENTER - Jordon Hoffman, C, carpentry (residential). COLEHARBOR - Dillon Aldinger, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology, C, mechanical maintenance technology. CROSBY - Taylor Wigginton, A.A.S., carpentry (residential). DAWSON - Gabrial Sutherland, A.A.S., welding. DEVILS LAKE - Tina Thompson, A.A.S., human services, C, eligibility worker; Sierra White Bull, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. DICKINSON - Leslie Beaudoin, A.S., liberal arts; Brian Billman, A.A.S., engineering technology; Patrick Cassezza, C, lineworker (electrical); Madison Deibert, A.S., liberal arts; Luke Dukart, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Austin Hibl, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Brittany Jundt, A.A., liberal arts; Andrew Klym, C, carpentry (residential); Kody Kraft, A.A.S., process plant technology; Mariah Kuntz, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Katelyn Marthaller, A.A., A.S., liberal arts, A.A.S., mass communications; Rachel Myran, B.A.S., energy management; Jess O'Brien, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Shane Teigen, A.A.S., petroleum production technology; Shanda Weiand, A.A.S., human services, C, eligibility worker. DODGE - Cheyanne Pederson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. DRAKE - Ashley Lemer, C, practical nursing. EDGELEY - Dakota Hoots, A.A., liberal arts. ELGIN - Clarence Laub, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Michael Morey, A.A.S., carpentry (residential). FARGO - Sunnyboy Nyanfor, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Shannon Smith, A.A.S., human services. FESSENDEN - Michael Davis, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology. FLASHER - Whitney Eckroth, A.A., liberal arts; Ashley Friesz, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Micaela Meyer, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Channing Schafer, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Arika Schick, A.A., liberal arts; Callee Schmidt, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Paul Schwindt Jr., A.A.S., computer support specialist. FREDONIA - Kimberly Dittus, A.A.S., administrative assistant, general. GACKLE - Jonathan Widmer, A.S., liberal arts. GARRISON - Ramsey Crawford, A.A., liberal arts. GLEN ULLIN - Jessica Duppong, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Lance Duppong, A.A.S., welding; Melissa Wagner, C, practical nursing. GOLDEN VALLEY - Morgan Kraft, C, practical nursing. GOLVA - Levi Nistler, A.A.S., information processing specialist. GRAND FORKS - Mik Boger, A.A.S., power plant technology; Troy Gregie, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Stephanie Miron, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Monica Rustvang, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. HAGUE - Nathan Eberle, A.A.S., process plant technology. HARVEY - Shyler Block, A.A.S., process plant technology; Margaret Faul, C, practical nursing; Kendra Marquart, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Crystal Patzer, C, practical nursing; Salvador Rodriguez, C, practical nursing; Michaela Rust, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Michaela Rust, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Samantha Schild, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Kristy Weninger, C, carpentry (residential). HAZELTON - Dillon Doolittle, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Kendra Grossman, A.A., liberal arts; Taite Grossman, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Cassidy Weiss, A.A.S., associate degree nurse, A.S., liberal arts; Evan Weiss, A.A.S., process plant technology.

HAZEN - Alexander Barfield, A.A.S., process plant technology; Michael Berg, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Ryan Block, C, lineworker (electrical); Lance Boyd, A.A.S., power plant technology; Kari Gartner, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Michael Grimm, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology; Ashley Hopper, A.A.S., surgical technology; Nathan Kurtti, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Brett Leier, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Collin Lindquist, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Kevin Neuberger, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Kelsey Oestreich, A.A.S., power plant technology; Jared Olson, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Steven Schwarz, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Jackson Smith, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology; Blaisdale Sommer, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; TiAnna Stevens, A.A.S., power plant technology; Braeton Traiser, A.A., liberal arts; Holly Victor, C, practical nursing. HEBRON - Nathaniel Ling, A.A., liberal arts. HETTINGER - Allison Honeyman, A.A.S., management; Breann Schmaltz, A.A.S., human services; Jordan Timm, C, lineworker (electrical). HOPE - Jacob Ihry, C, lineworker (electrical). JAMESTOWN - Michael Bangs, A.A.S., associate degree nurse, A.S., liberal arts; Brandie Block, A.A.S., management; Jessica Church, A.A., liberal arts, CC, geographic information systems technician; Stacy Fritz, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Brittany Hansen, A.A., liberal arts; Hayley John, A.A.S., web page development and design; Aaron Michel, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Cooper Patch, C, lineworker (electrical); Jacie Pfaff, A.A., liberal arts; Kathryn Ramlo, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Kyle Redmann, C, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Jeremiah Rowell, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Ryan Schlenker, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Dylan Schumacher, A.A.S., process plant technology; Tia Stute, C, practical nursing. KENMARE - Ryan Young, C, welding. KENSAL - Kolten Sabinash, C, lineworker (electrical). KILLDEER - Brodie Candrian, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical), A.S., liberal arts; Ethan Zoeller, A.A.S., renewable generation technology. KINDRED - Jacob Kleinjan, A.A.S., power plant technology. KINTYRE - Heather Wolf, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. Kramer: Vincent Bechtold Jr., C, lineworker (electrical). LAMOURE - Dalton Hamlin, C, lineworker (electrical); Brent Hebl, C, lineworker (electrical). LANGDON - Alistair Crockett, A.A., liberal arts. LANSFORD - Drew Middaugh, C, geographic information systems technician. LEEDS - Gary Phelps, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Joseph Strand, C, lineworker (electrical). LEFOR - Mason Herold, C, automotive technology-electrical/chassis; Levi Hollinger, C, carpentry (residential). LIGNITE - Indiana Castellanos Raudales, A.A.S., management; Breanna Klabo, A.A., liberal arts; Cameron Sandberg, A.A.S., management. LINCOLN - Sean Carlson, C, welding; Natalie Marschall, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Joshua Miller, A.A., liberal arts. LINTON - Levi Bernhardt, C, welding; Holli Glass, A.A.S., management; Jayden Gross, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Lukas Holzer, A.A.S., management; Tyler Jacob, C, lineworker (electrical); Jennifer Nagel, A.A.S., administrative assistant, medical, A.A.S., administrative assistant, legal; McKenzie Schatz, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Anna Schmidt, A.A., liberal arts; David Schuetz, A.A.S., process plant technology; James Vetter, C, lineworker (electrical); Brandon Wagner, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Brady Weber, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Nick Werlinger, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Hayley Erickson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. MAKOTI -Macey Giesen, A.A., A.S., liberal arts.

MANDAN - Chancellor Baesler, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Mitchel Baesler, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Joshua Baker, A.A., liberal arts; Chelsey Barth, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jessalyn Begley, C, practical nursing; Allen Berg, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Nathan Berger, A.A., liberal arts; Tyler Bohl, A.A.S., engineering technology, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Erica Brodersen, A.S., liberal arts; Payton Bryan, A.S., liberal arts; Brandi Bures, A.A., liberal arts; Megan Carmichael, A.S., liberal arts; Desiree Dailey, A.A., liberal arts; Brandi Davidson, A.S., liberal arts; Michael DeGreef, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Shawna Dietz, A.S., liberal arts; Jessica Dirk, A.A., liberal arts; Bruce Dutchuk, A.A.S., engineering technology; Melissa Elker, C, practical nursing; Brock Emter, C, A.A.S., welding; Brittney Engelhard, A.A., liberal arts; Brianna Fleck, A.A., liberal arts; Danielle Froelich, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; John Frohlich, A.A., liberal arts; Nicole Frohlich, A.A.S., administrative assistant, medical; Bretta Geiger, A.A.S., management; Shelby Geiger, A.A., liberal arts; Matthew Haag, C, automotive collision technology; Ty Hagel, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Austin Hatzenbuhler, A.A.S., process plant technology; Amanda Haugen, A.A., liberal arts; Cody Haugen, A.A.S., renewable generation technology; Allison Heidt, C, carpentry (residential); Chelsey Helm, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Reid Hersch, A.A.S., process plant technology; Jessica Hollingsworth, A.S., liberal arts; Curtis Jabs, C, carpentry (residential); Joy Jochim, A.A.S., human services; Seth Johnson, A.A., liberal arts; Casey Kautzmann, A.S., liberal arts; Gabrielle Keller, A.A., liberal arts; Charles Kelly, A.A.S., criminal justice, A.A., liberal arts; Kevin Kottsick, A.A.S., process plant technology; Jordan Leingang, A.A., liberal arts; Angela Lipp, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Sissy Lundstrom, A.A.S., criminal justice; Jessica Makeeff, A.A., liberal arts; Robert Mason, A.A.S., power plant technology; Allie Miller, A.A., liberal arts; Janae Miller, A.A., liberal arts; Kayla Miller, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Trisha Morrell, A.S., liberal arts; Brian Muth, C, lineworker (electrical); Ashley Neis, A.A., liberal arts; Brianna Netzer, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Kimberly Nolan, A.A., liberal arts; Wyatt Paul, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Sara Pavilionis, A.A., liberal arts; Kasey Pazdernik, C, carpentry (residential); Brittany Peterson, A.S., liberal arts; Tawnie Reisenauer, A.A., liberal arts; Lance Renner, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Brooke Sandau, A.A.S., surgical technology; Elizabeth Schaner, A.S., liberal arts; Tyler Schelske, A.S., liberal arts; Andrea Schmidt, A.S., liberal arts; Kelly Schulz, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Justin Schwab, B.A.S., energy management; Chance Schwartz, C, welding; Eli Severson, A.A.S., process plant technology; Kaitlyn Slavick, A.S., liberal arts; Eve Suchy, C, practical nursing; Curtis Tietz, A.A.S., power plant technology; Dana Vollmuth, A.A.S., management; Jacob Watson, A.S., liberal arts; Jarret Westberg, A.S., liberal arts; Skyler Yantzer, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Jordan Zander, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology.

MANNING - Moriah Karey, A.S., liberal arts. MAX - Brianna Johnson, A.A., liberal arts. MCCLUSKY - Jacy Hausauer, A.S., liberal arts; Chris Hoffer, C, lineworker (electrical); Alex Ripplinger, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology. MCGREGOR - Riley Syverson, C, power plant technology. MCKENZIE - Stephanie Bold, A.A., liberal arts. MEDINA - Cyerra Schmidt, A.A., liberal arts. MEKINOCK - Anne Graves, A.A.S., surgical technology. MENOKEN - Cole Gross, A.A.S., carpentry (residential); Anna Prokulevich, C, practical nursing; Kayla Schmitz, A.A.S., farm and ranch management. MERCER - Courtney Hausauer, A.A.S., power plant technology, A.A.S., petroleum production technology. MILNOR - Matthew Nicolai, A.A.S., administrative assistant, general. MINOT - Rikki Bunyard, A.A., liberal arts; Katelyn Clark, A.A., liberal arts; Tanner DeGroot, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Dylan Enget, C, lineworker (electrical); Jeremy Fix, C, lineworker (electrical); Phillip Hamilton, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Tanner Kavadas, C, lineworker (electrical); Samantha Knapp, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Brandyn Kuske, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Matthew Roberts, C, carpentry (residential). MOTT - Chloe Bentson, A.A.S., surgical technology, A.S., liberal arts; Shannon Messmer, C, automotive technology-engine performance/air conditioning. NAPOLEON - David Becker, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Ryan Becker, A.A.S., farm and ranch management; Kaitlin Fischer, A.A., liberal arts; Stephanie Gross, A.S., liberal arts; Elijah Hilzendeger, C, carpentry (residential); Wade Rath-Wald, A.A.S., process plant technology; David West, A.A.S., process plant technology. NEW ENGLAND - Bonnie Dahmus, A.A.S., management; Drew Madler, C, lineworker (electrical). NEW ROCKFORD - Carlie Meehan, A.S., liberal arts. NEW SALEM - Destri Bueligen, A.A., liberal arts; Hayden Hermanson, C, mechanical maintenance technology; Andrew Kreidt, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Monte Nilsen, C, automotive technology-engine performance/air conditioning; Tyler Wehri, C, lineworker (electrical). NIAGARA - Clayton Hanson, B.A.S., energy management. NOONAN - Morgan Jacobs, A.A., liberal arts. PARK RIVER - Samuel Otto, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology. PARSHALL - Trey Bruce, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Destiny Steele, A.S., liberal arts; Ernest Wilkinson, A.A.S., management; Jeremy Zacher, C, automotive technology-electrical/chassis. PERTH - Melissa Langer, A.A.S., engineering technology. PETTIBONE - Julie Dethloff, A.A., liberal arts. PINGREE - Scott Bennett, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology. POWERS LAKE - Jessica Honrud, A.A.S., graphic design and communications. RAY - Brad Knox, A.A.S., electronics / telecommunications technology. REGAN - Katrina Hausauer, C, automotive collision technology; Sarah Morris, A.A.S., mass communication, A.A., liberal arts. RICHARDTON - Lindsey Kirschenheiter, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Samantha Pavlenko, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. ROGERS - William Marler, A.A.S., farm and ranch management. ROLETTE - Tara Gottbreht, A.A., liberal arts. ROLLA - Kayla Bercier, A.A.S., human services; Nathan Peltier, A.A.S., criminal justice. RUGBY - Paxton Klein, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Tyler Larson, A.S., liberal arts; Abigail Paul, A.A., A.S., liberal arts.

SAWYER - Wacey Dahl, C, welding. SENTINEL BUTTE - Parker Abraham, C, automotive collision technology. SOLEN - Chanda DeCouteau, A.A., liberal arts; Coltan Hogue, C, welding. SOUTH HEART - Cole Binstock, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Brooke Kuntz, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology. ST. ANTHONY - Kelsey Keigley, A.A.S., human services, A.A., liberal arts. ST. JOHN - Andrew Parisien, C, lineworker (electrical). STANLEY - Lucas Colbenson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Rick Haugen, C, renewable generation technology; Mackenzie Johnson, A.A.S., petroleum production technology; Michaela Kuster, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; ReeAnn Mehus, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Tyler Narum, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Liberty Zuchara, A.A.S., petroleum engineering technology. STANTON - KaDee Berger, A.S., liberal arts; Lindsey Hefta, A.A., A.S., liberal arts, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Lee Wiedrich, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. STEELE - Steven Rohrich Jr., A.A.S., welding. STERLING - Bradley Doll, C, automotive technology-electrical/chassis. STRASBURG - Corey Eberle, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Jeremy Grossman, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Austin Int Veldt, A.A.S., process plant technology; Katie Volk, C, practical nursing. TAPPEN - Allison Barnick, A.S., liberal arts; Amber Rangeloff, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Samantha Rangeloff, A.S., liberal arts; BreAnna Stroh, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. TIOGA - Jessica Hegland, A.A., liberal arts. TOWNER - Matthew Drader, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology; Shay Latendresse, C, welding; Jordan Nelson, A.A.S., web page development and design; Hadley Thompson, A.S., liberal arts. TURTLE LAKE - Heather Berry, C, practical nursing; Rachel Hanson, A.A., A.S., liberal arts, A.A.S., management; Kyler Miller, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Ty Rossman, A.A.S., computer support specialist. UNDERWOOD - Courtney Blotske, A.A.S., power plant technology; Glenn Earl, A.A.S., power plant technology; Matthew Landenberger, A.A.S., instrumentation and control technology. VALLEY CITY - Keely Fogarty, A.A.S., graphic design and communications; Jaden Keys, A.A.S., C, welding; Lee Keys, C, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Alex Preszler, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Jacob St. Denis, C, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Brayden Will, C, lineworker (electrical). VELVA - Austyn Kittelson, A.A.S., process plant technology; Collin Kittelson, A.A.S., process plant technology. WAHPETON - Michael Mauer, A.A.S., renewable generation technology; Dillon Solberg, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical). WASHBURN - Rosette Cavo, A.A.S., associate degree nurse; Devin Hanson, C, welding; Keith Loutzenhiser, A.A.S., computer support specialist; Hope Tweeten, A.S., liberal arts. WATFORD CITY - Reese Frick, C, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Derek Thompson, A.A.S., petroleum production technology. WEST FARGO - Brandon Beyer, A.A., liberal arts; Kyle Olson, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical). WILLSTON - Kathleen Andersen, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Colton Brostuen, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology; Victoria Douglas, A.A.S., management; Brady Spooner, C, geographic information systems technician; Adam Stevens, C, lineworker (electrical). WILTON - Joseph Bernhardt, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology; Kelley Heck-Arroyo, A.A., liberal arts; Cayla Nelson, A.S., liberal arts. WISHEK - Karista Huber, A.A., liberal arts; Karly Wald, A.S., liberal arts. ZAP - Katlyn Dschaak, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Pamela Weigum, C, practical nursing. ZEELAND - Benjamin Meier, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology.

ALASKA: SEWARD - Seward: Tammy Dixon, A.A.S., computer support specialist. ARIZONA: AVONDALE - Anthony Marks, A.A.S., power plant technology. BENSON - David Schmidt, B.A.S., energy management. ARKANSAS: Little Rock: Jeffrie Gill, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. CALIFORNIA: AUBURN - Melissa Ludwick, A.A.S., process plant technology. COTTONWOOD - Albert Hougland, A.A.S., renewable generation technology. ROSEVILLE -Paul Olson, B.A.S., energy management. SACRAMENTO -Chris Nelson, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. SAN BERNARDINO - Charles Rebhun, A.A., liberal arts. CONNECTICUT: PORTLAND -Brandon Cruz, A.A.S., electric power technology. FLORIDA: DAVENPORT -Daniel Velez, A.A.S., power plant technology. INVERNESS - William Blankenship, C, power plant technology. LAKELAND - Donald Curry Jr., A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. MIAMI -Donna Sheets, A.A.S., criminal justice. ST. AUGUSTINE - Casey Teate, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. WINTER PARK -James Dekle, B.A.S., energy management. YULEE - Rose Degener, C, electric power technology. GEORGIA: KATHLEEN - Tyrone Gilbert, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. IDAHO: FRUITLAND - Shannon Hawkins, A.A., liberal arts. SANDPOINT - William Dixon, B.A.S., energy management. INDIANA: FRANCISCO - Charles Goldsberry, A.A.S., power plant technology. INDIANAPOLIS - Steven Ewing, B.A.S., energy management. IOWA: CLINTON - Adam Lewis, A.A.S., nuclear power technology. MUSCATINE - Patrick Dipple, A.A.S., power plant technology. KANSAS: OVERBROOK -Travis Eden, B.A.S., energy management. KENTUCKY: STANFORD - James Cox, A.A.S., electric power technology. LOUISIANA: RIVER RIDGE - Mitchel Pomet, A.A.S., process plant technology. MAINE: LEWISTON - James Pulkkinen, A.A.S., electric power technology. MARYLAND: BALTIMORE - Michael Smith, B.A.S., energy management. BEL AIR - Phillip Zaragoza, A.A.S., power plant technology. MASSACHUSETTS: HOLYOKE - Abimael Rivera-Lopez, A.A.S., electric power technology. MARLBOROUGH - David Mwangi, B.A.S., energy management. MICHIGAN: EAGLE - Valerie Wohlscheid, A.A.S., electric power technology. FARMINGTON HILLS - Vitus Maduako, A.A.S., petroleum production technology, A.A.S., process plant technology. MARQUETTE - Igor Kruhak, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. NEWBERRY - Michael Fossum, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical). PINCKNEY - David Lobbestael, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. VESTABURG - Cornelius Bornman, A.A.S., power plant technology.

MINNESOTA: BROOKLYN PARK - Ryan Korb, C, A.A.S., process plant technology. COTTAGE GROVE - Aaron Branchaud, A.A.S., power plant technology. DULUTH - Katie Michon, A.A.S., electric power technology. ISLE - Kacy Toso, C, practical nursing. MILACA - Dylan Monroe, A.A.S., renewable generation technology. MINNEAPOLIS - Ansu Kourouma, A.A., liberal arts. MINNESOTA LAKE - Kevin Beske, B.A.S., energy management. MONTICELLO - Mariah Michaelis, A.A.S., power plant technology. MOORHEAD - Jeremy Kelly, A.A., liberal arts; Justin Rosenfeldt, A.A.S., EMT paramedic technology. PRIOR LAKE - Abigail Garlie, A.A.S., associate degree nurse. SILVER BAY - Angela Gregie, C, phlebotomy technician, A.A., A.S., liberal arts. ST. PAUL - Anna Peterson, A.S., liberal arts. MISSISSIPPI: OXFORD - Matthew Jenkins, A.A.S., power plant technology. MISSOURI: ST. LOUIS - Nathan Murray, A.A.S., nuclear power technology. MONTANA: BILLINGS - Dallas Fauth, A.A.S., process plant technology; Kory Mashek, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Samuel Watt, A.A.S., power plant technology. EKALAKA - Ryan Bruski, C, welding. FLORENCE - Whitney Hergert, A.A., liberal arts. GLASGOW - Colten Herbert, A.A.S., lineworker (electrical); Keil Strommen, A.A.S., power plant technology. GLENDIVE - Matthew Keltgen, C, lineworker (electrical). HYSHAM - Abbey Hollowell, A.A.S., management. MILES CITY - Jack French, A.A.S., petroleum production technology. PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans, A.A.S., farm and ranch management. PLENTYWOOD - Dulcy Hagen, A.A.S., associate degree nurse. SIDNEY - Ricky Elton, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Austin Lantz, A.A., A.S., liberal arts; Karley Leland, A.S., liberal arts; Rene'e Riedmann, C, practical nursing; Ryder Peterson, C, lineworker (electrical). WHITEFISH - Shaina Funke, A.A.S., process plant technology. NEBRASKA: HALLAM - Trever Dunkin, A.A.S., power plant technology. NEW JERSEY: BLOOMFIELD - Kevin Rivers, A.S., liberal arts. NEW YORK: PENN YAN - Alonzo LaBarr, A.A.S., electric power technology. NORTH CAROLINA: GARYSBURG - Jermaine Jones, A.A.S., nuclear power technology. GREENSBORO - Laura Newsome, A.A.S., electric power technology. OHIO: RICHMOND - Steven Thomas, B.A.S., energy management. OKLAHOMA: OOLOGAH - Kassie Blevins, A.A.S., electric power technology. WOODWARD - Juan Maldonado, B.A.S., energy management. OREGON: EUGENE - Chelsie Crisp, A.A., liberal arts. PORTLAND - Stephen Flett, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology, C, electrical transmission systems technology. PRINEVILLE - Scott Meeker, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. RANIER - Brooks Keegan, A.A.S., power plant technology. PENNSYLVANIA: KITTANNING - Cea Carlesi, A.A.S., power plant technology. QUARRYVILLE - Bart Diamond, A.A.S., power plant technology. SOUTH CAROLINA: AIKEN - Casey Grice, A.A.S., electric power technology.

SOUTH DAKOTA: BELLE FOURCHE - Brooke Johnson, A.A., liberal arts. EAGLE BUTTE - Kendra Willison, A.A., liberal arts. HERMOSA - Zachary Wager, A.A.S., power plant technology. HERREID - Anna Hettinger, C, practical nursing. HURON - Christ Marcus, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology; Hans Sickles, B.A.S., energy management. LUDLOW - Morgan Giannonatti, C, carpentry (residential). MCINTOSH - Mitchell Chase, C, welding. POLLACK - Travis Vander Wal, A.A.S., agriculture industry and technology. SIOUX FALLS - Matthew Grip, A.A.S., power plant technology. TEXAS: BASTROP - Travis Shepherd, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. ODESSA - Macon Ayres, B.A.S., energy management. RICHMOND - Jeffrey Mahoney, B.A.S., energy management. SAN ANTONIO - Elizabeth Doll, A.A.S., associate degree nurse. UTAH: BRIGHAM CITY - Jay Bywater, A.A.S., power plant technology. SUNNYSIDE - Jason Madrid, A.A.S., power plant technology. VIRGINIA: CHESTER - Derreck Kinter, A.A.S., nuclear power technology. POWHATAN - Steven McCabe, A.A.S., nuclear power technology. VIRGINIA BEACH - Irene Dudley, B.A.S., energy management. WASHINGTON: COLVILLE - Benjamin Nielsen, A.A.S., process plant technology. SEATTLE - Raphael Chubelashvili, B.A.S., energy management. SHELTON - Stanley Olsen, B.A.S., energy management. YAKIMA - Ronald Moores, B.A.S., energy management. WISCONSIN: ALMA - John Elliott, A.A.S., power plant technology. COLFAX - Rebecca Yakesh, A.A.S., electric power technology. EDGERTON - Mark Messmer, B.A.S., energy management. FOND DU LAC - Anthony Austin, A.A.S., criminal justice. HAGER CITY - Adam Johnson, C, nuclear power technology. OSSEO - Dale Polinske, A.A.S., electrical transmission systems technology. PRENTICE - Chad Symmank, A.A.S., mechanical maintenance technology. RADISSON/SPARTA - Jodie Ewert, A.A.S., electric power technology. WYOMING: FORT LARAMIE - Jeffery Kaus, A.A.S., renewable generation technology.
GRENADA: MT. GAY, ST. GEORGES - Winston Regis, A.A.S., geographic information systems technician.
IRAQ: BASHIQA - Fade Douri, A.S., liberal arts. MOSUL - Safa Ozan, A.A.S., process plant technology.
MANITOBA: SWAN RIVER - Christina Parsons, A.A., A.S., liberal arts.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

BSC will officially break ground on a new Communications and Creative Arts Center on Tuesday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Edwards Ave. and Schafer Street on the BSC campus.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple, N.D. University System Interim Chancellor Larry C. Skogen and BSC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Drake Carter are scheduled to speak.

The 40,000 square foot Communications and Creative Arts Center will bring BSC's English and Visual Arts departments together into a modern space. It also will replace the library with a 21st century learning commons.

The public is invited to attend.

Bismarck State College honored six employees with the Award for Excellence at the spring BSC Celebration event. The award recognizes significant or meritorious performance in professional roles. Students and employees submitted 40 nominees for the awards.

Tayo Basquiat, assistant professor of philosophy, and Vickie Volk, associate professor of computer support specialist, received the Faculty Award for Excellence.

Basquiat was noted for his clear presentations, outstanding teaching skills, ability to involve students and relate philosophy to their lives, patience, and genuine relationship with students. Volk's nominator said she helped motivate the student to graduate and earn an associate's degree. Volk goes above and beyond with students and engenders BSC's reputation that every student and degree matters.

Recipients of the Staff Award of Excellence were Becky Fischer, catering coordinator and food service supervisor, and Jamie Gable, custodian in Werner Hall.

Fischer was lauded for her organization skills, exceptional attitude, new ideas, and extra effort to address special dietary needs. She introduced vegetarian and gluten-free options to menus. Gable was appreciated for his positive and cheerful attitude and keeping Werner Hall spotless.

The part-time staff Award of Excellence went to Rebecca Ottosen, chemistry lecturer, and Brianne Fuzesy, music advisor/lecturer. Fuzesy was instrumental in creating the new Digital Audio Production AAS and Certificate programs. Ottosen connects well with students and makes chemistry fun by supplementing lectures with demonstrations and stories.

The BSC Foundation programs manager coordinates the nomination and selection process. A committee composed of BSC staff, faculty, students, and off-campus representatives selected award recipients. Full-time employees received a $1,000 cash gift from the BSC Foundation. Part-time employees received a $250 cash gift.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 45th annual spring Recognition Ceremony April 23 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the National Energy Center of Excellence.

The BSC Foundation sponsors the awards program honoring achievement in the Phi Theta Kappa international two-year college honor society, All-USA Academic Team nominees, Outstanding Students in degree areas, Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Those selected as Outstanding Student, Who's Who, All-USA Academic Team, and most Student Government Association members received certificates and a $100 cash award from the foundation.

Guest speaker was J. Michael McCormack, BSC professor of history and senior faculty member. Other speakers were BSC Interim President David Clark and Mike Schmitz, BSC Foundation board president. Master of ceremonies was Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president of College Advancement.

Faculty selected the OUTSTANDING STUDENT in their area based on academic performance, achievement, character, leadership and contribution to the college. North Dakota recipients were: ANNAMOOSE – Casey Schuh, Agriculture Food & National Resources Transfer. BEACH - Lucas Buchholz, Humanities. BEULAH - Derek Boeshans, General Chemistry; Cameron Sadowsky, Petroleum Engineering Technology. BISMARCK - Kristen Bortke, Anatomy & Physiology; Hannah Carlson, Music; Allison DeKrey, Theatre Arts; Marcus Dietrich, Science; Megan Eichele, Web Page Development and Design; Cassandra Goldade, Web Page Development and Design; Tony Gullickson, Social Work; Brook Haugen, Administrative Assistant General (online); Nanette Hegwood, Phlebotomy Technician; Austin Hilzendeger, Criminal Justice; Levi Hollinger, Carpentry; Kyle Hornbacher, History; Brooke Hove, Nursing (PN); Roxanne Johnson, Mass Communications; Mathew Johnston, Automotive Technology; Jeremy Kelly, Sociology; Rachel Kovash, Education; Hailey Lacher, Administrative Assistant General; Mariah Michaelis,, Power Plant Technology (on campus); Tony Mitterling, Biology; David Neff, Economics; Blake Nemecek, Foreign Languages; Levi Nistler, Information Processing Specialist; Victor Ogundipe, Computer Science; Tyler Ortmann, Instrumentation and Control; Heather Pearson, Technical Theatre; Mark Perius, Information Processing Specialist; Kyle Redmann, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Jonita Roloff, Psychology; Noah Schaible, Geology; Kimberly Schmitz, Graphic Design; Brandon Schock, English; Brandon Schock, Religion; Drew Spaulding, Engineering; Graham Swenson, Music (vocal); Lucas Weber, Electronics and Telecommunications Technology; Kelsey Jo Weigel, Introductory Chemistry; Matt Welton, Engineering Technology; Autumn Wolf, Administrative Assistance Medical; Emily Wolf, Organic Chemistry; Lisa Zahn, Nursing (RN); Wyatt Zahn, Geographic Information Systems Technician; Tyler Zeller, Geography. CANNON BALL - Ashton Gullickson, Surgical Technology. COLEHARBOR – Ty Rossman, Computer Support Specialist. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz, Renewable Generation Technology. FARGO - Stephen Leard, Paramedic (EMS) Technology. JAMESTOWN - Stacy Fritz, Art. KENMARE - Spencer Brandt, Petroleum Production Technology. LINCOLN – Jennifer Nagel, Administrative Assistant Legal. MANDAN - Casey Boehm, Mechanical Maintenance Technology; Courtney Goetz, Business Administration; Matt Haag, Automotive Collision Technology; Alexandra Joersz, Philosophy; Korey Mashek, Lineworker (Electrical); Samuel Ravnaas, Mathematics; Samuel Ravnaas, Physics; Landen Schmeichel, Speech; Eli Severson, Process Plant Technology (on campus); Kimberly Wolf, Medical Lab Technician; MCCLUSKY - Jerica Smithers, Human Services. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt, Agriculture, Industry and Technology. REGAN – Sarah Morris, Journalism. SOLEN - Coltan Hogue, Welding. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus, Microbiology. STRASBURG – Kyle Roth, Management.

Those who received Outstanding Student awards from out-of-state were: FLORIDA: JACKSONVILLE - Jason Duncan, BAS Energy Management; VENICE – Yvonne Smith, Electric Power Technology (online). MINNESOTA: ROSEMOUNT - Matt Kourouma, Accounting; CHANHASSEN – Craig Shaffer, Power Plant Technology (online). MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans, Farm & Ranch Management. PENNSYLVANIA: WHITEHALL – Jennifer Zamarripa, Electric Transmission Systems Technology (online). VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper, Nuclear Power Technology (online). WASHINGTON: MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols, Water & Wastewater Technology. WYOMING: RIVERTON - Kelly Dugan, Process Plant Technology (online).

Students named to WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES were selected by representatives of the Faculty Senate and the Staff Senate on the basis of academic achievement, community service, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. They will be listed in the national "Who's Who" volume. Recipients were: BISMARCK – Allison DeKrey, Emily Kautzman, Katherine Kirschmann, Kalyn Rettrath and Lucas Weber. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt.

Students who qualify for the PHI BETA LAMBDA (collegiate division of national Future Business Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference through state competition received a certificate and a paid membership fee. Chosen for Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Who's Who was: BISMARCK – Hailey Lacher.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION members provide leadership, promote student concerns, plan activities, participate in community service projects, and represent BSC at state and national student association meetings. Recognized for their outstanding level of involvement were: BEACH - Kelly Groll. BISMARCK – Nia Coley, Cheyenne Delorme, Zach Dschaak, Ricky Elton, Cole Frank, Brooke Hove, Brooke Johnson, Leslie Kindseth, Kelsey Klein, Kristen Kramer, Chris Ness, Kalyn Retterath, Jenna Schaff. MANDAN - Dakota Hoots, Bob Mason, Stephanie Moum. NEW SALEM - Andrew Kreidt. MONTANA: SIDNEY - Austin Lantz, Karley Leland.

Nominees for ALL-USA AMERICA TEAM are chosen for their scholarly achievement, participation in honors programs, and service to the college and community. The selection process is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the American Association of Community Colleges and USA Today. Nominees were: BISMARCK – Jayme Pischel. MANDAN – Dakota Hoots.

Students nominated for PHI THETA KAPPA membership maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better and completed 15 semester hours of associate degree work in residence at BSC. They received a certificate and a paid induction fee into this international, two-year college honor society. Named to Phi Theta Kappa from North Dakota were: BEULAH – Derek Boeshans; Nicholas Wolff. BISMARCK – Hannah Bailey, Juan Barrett, Katelyn Baumgartner, Katharine Brandvold, Jessica Church, Julie Dethloff, Isabel DeWitt, Jordan Dollinger, Megan Eichele, Denise Faber, Katrina Hausauer, Kyle Hornbacher, Roxanne Johnson, Breanna Klabo, Kendra Koch, Jason Kurtti, Nathan Kurtti, Karlee Laframboise, David Larson, Derek Lee, Vitus Maduako, Lauren McCollom, Jesse McCormick, Dyllon Meiers, Andrew Ndolo, Blake Nemecek, Emma Peterson, Casey Reamann, Lindsay Reede, Jonathan Rixen, Holly Rudnick, Brandon Schock, Kimberly Spallinger, Austyn Trauger, Scarlett Tweeten, Uchechukwu Uchem, Laken Underdane, Selena Van Hout, Tiahna Wagner, Sadie Wetzel, Emily Wolff. BURLINGTON – Travis Johnson. COLEHARBOR - Ty Rossman. DICKINSON – Leslie Beaudoin, Harley Fisher. DRAKE - Ryan Kuntz. FORT YATES - Lacey Bordeaux. GRAND FORKS – Brett Steele. GWINNER - Treana Berreth. HUFF - Janae Miller. JAMESTOWN – Kathryn Ramlo. MANDAN – Chancellor Baesler, Alexis Cook, Shawna Dietz, Ashley Eagle, Britney Engelhard, Andrea Forde, Perry Freidig, Alexander Froelich, Courtney Goetz, Dylan Horner, Daniel Lengowski, Savanah Monzelowsky, Kendra Pazdernik, Konnor Peterson, Graham Regan, Tiffany Steingrueber. MENOKEN - Jayme Leintz. MINOT – Megan Albertson. NEW ENGLAND - Bonnie Dahmus. STANLEY - ReeAnn Mehus. STRASBURG - Jennifer Wikenheiser. UNDERWOOD - Dylan Ruff. WING – Caleb Mehlhoff.

Named to Phi Theta Kappa from out-of-state: APO: Steven Painter. ARIZONA: TEMPE - Keith Hixon. ARKANSAS: KENAI - Larry Jorgensen; NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Jeffrie Gill. CALIFORNIA: PORT HUENEME - Russell Grandmont; VALLEJO - Jon Santibanes. COLORADO: MANZANOLA - Kevin Brandon; LOMA - Morris Reed. CONNECTICUT: ASHFORD - Timothy Nurse; NIANTIC - Tim Seckla. FLORIDA: GAINESVILLE - Robert Ayres. HARMONY - April Pollack; VENICE - Yvonne Smith. GEORGIA: ATLANTA - Robert Rentfrow. ILLINOIS: ALBANY - Andrew Phelps . INDIANA: FISHERS - James Cruthcer; PENDELTON - Eric Nixon. IOWA: CLINTON - Adam Lewis; MALVERN - Christopher Palmer. IT: SWAN RIVER - Christina Parsons.
KENTUCKY: SHELBYVILLE - Jorge Diaz. LOUISIANA: BALL - Bradley Scroggs. MARYLAND: ELKTON - Arthur Tollinger. MICHIGAN: PICKNEY - David Lobbestael; SAULT STE MARIE - David DePlonty. MINNESOTA: CHANHASSEN - Craig Shaffer; HAYFIELD - Preston Walsh; MOUNDS VIEW - Chelsey Seawell. MISSISSIPPI: BRAXTON - Charles Conerly. MISSOURI: PECULIAR - Matthew Wimsatt. MONTANA: PEERLESS - Melissa Dighans; SIDNEY - Austin Lantz; Karley Leland. NEVADA: LAS VEGAS - Nancy Long. NEW YORK: BINGHAMTON - Erika Miller; CAMILLUS - Michael Barrett. NORTH CAROLINA: FAYETTEVILLE - Jesus Mora. OHIO: STEUBENVILLE - Steven Thomas; WEST LAFAY - David Israel. OKLAHOMA: BROKEN ARROW - Kandace Atchison; CLAREMORE - Kassie Blevins; NORMAN - Zachary Horn. PENNSYLVANIA: HARRISBURG - Jason Kovacs. TEXAS: PORTLAND - Paul Ortiz; SAN ANTONIO - Michael Peterson. UTAH: BRIGHAM - Jay Bywater; SARATOGA SPRINGS - Paul McElligott. VIRGINIA: FORT BELVOIR - Stephen Cooper. WASHINGTON: ENUMCLAW - Anthony Wright ; MARYSVILLE - Eric Echols. WISCONSIN: BEAVER DAM - Joshua Johnson; EAU CLAIRE - Benjamin Schemensky; EAST TROY - Thomas Smith.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College hired two faculty members and three professional staff over the past few months.

Brad Anderson has the new grant-funded position of assistant professor, National Energy Center of Excellence, teaching Lineworker/CDL discipline at the Mandan campus. A BSC Lineworker program graduate, Anderson worked seven years for ComEd, an Illinois utility that covers all of Chicago and its suburbs. He obtained his journeyman status and completed CDL certification in Illinois, returning to Bismarck to work for Basin Electric Power Cooperative as an overhead transmission lineman.

Jennifer Kessler, assistant professor of engineering and Professional Engineer (PE), received her B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in structural engineering from South Dakota State University in Brookings. She also earned a M.S. in fire protection engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. Kessler worked as an engineer consultant at Barr Engineering and at Ulteig Engineers in Bismarck doing project management, analysis and business development the past four years. Kessler also worked for several companies in South Dakota.

Lacey Lange, marketing and communications specialist, spent the past six years as marketing manager and communications coordinator at Cloverdale Foods in Mandan. She also was marketing coordinator for Valley Fair Amusement Park in Shakopee, Minn., and worked in public information at the North Dakota State Library. A Bismarck Tribune Business Watch "40 under 40" recipient in 2011, Lange has a B.S. in media arts and animation from The Art Institutes International Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Matthew Nygard, student finance account analyst, worked at Unisys in Bismarck the past seven years as an accounts payable analyst. He has a BA in business from Concordia College. Nygard also spent time in Cameroon helping a church with its finances.

Mindy Sturn, student finance account analyst, has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. The past seven years, she worked for St. Alexius Medical Center in the Clinical Research Department as a business development and regulatory specialist. She previously was account manager at Worldwide Express in Minneapolis.

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Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College holds a one-day Tech Camp June 17 for middle and high school students entering seventh through 11th grade. The camp is geared toward beginners, but all skill levels are welcome.

Held at the BSC Technical Center, the camp offers students an opportunity to work on four technical projects and explore careers in the technology industry.

Pre-registration is required and limited to 30 participants. The fee is $20 before May 31 and $25 after May 31. Payment includes lunch at the BSC Student Union and a T-shirt.

For more information, call 224-5755 or 224-5501. Online registration is available.

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Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College officially broke ground today on a new Communications and Creative Arts Center. Gov. Jack Dalrymple spoke, along with North Dakota University System Interim Chancellor Larry C. Skogen and BSC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Drake Carter.

Designed by JLG Architects, the 40,000 square foot Communications and Creative Arts Center will bring BSC's English and Visual Arts departments together into a modern space. It also will replace the library with a 21st century learning commons.

The center includes full library offerings, studio spaces, a campus gallery, eight high-tech classrooms, and faculty office space. Situated in the heart of the BSC campus at the corner of Edwards Avenue and Schafer Street, the center has views of the Missouri River, Capitol building, Tom O'Leary Golf Course, and downtown Bismarck. The center will be connected by skyways to Schafer Hall and the Jack Science Center. An arts courtyard will provide outdoor space.

A number of sustainable elements were included in the building design including:
• Maximized natural daylight
• Utilization of existing utilities, irrigation system and infrastructure
• Integration of indigenous plant species into landscaping
• Low-flow water fixtures
• Use of low-e materials to manage indoor air quality
• LED exterior lighting

The center was proposed in 2012 after a structural study showed severe disrepair and structural issues within the current BSC library building. The North Dakota Legislature provided $12.7 million for construction and another $600,000 for non-construction activities including humanities programming and support. The North Dakota Legislature required BSC to raise $665,000 as part of the project authorization. Support from an anonymous donor as well as an Otto Bremer Foundation grant for $166,250 brought BSC to that goal.

The BSC Foundation is working toward a $6 million fundraising goal authorized by the Legislature for a theater addition.

The center is expected to be complete by summer 2015.

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Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Bismarck State College holds its seventh annual President's Run Friday, July 11, to raise money for the Ed Kringstad Memorial Scholarship fund held by the BSC Foundation.

Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome to join BSC Interim President David Clark and friends and colleagues of Ed Kringstad for the run to Knife River Indian Villages in Stanton. Participants then travel to Washburn and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for a lunch provided by BlackRidge BANK, Cloverdale Foods and Larry Rolfson. A $100 donation per vehicle is requested.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. with departure at 9:45 a.m. from the BSC Jack Science Center parking lot. Afternoon activities include self-tours of the Lewis & Clark museum and Fort Mandan.

Ed Kringstad is BSC's longtime Hall of Fame wrestling coach and athletic director, who passed away in May 2013. Through his many roles as coach, administrator, state senator, and dance instructor (with wife Faye), Kringstad influenced countless lives with his skill, enthusiasm and generous spirit. His 34-year career at BSC yielded numerous awards, regional and national recognition, and involvement with wrestling competitions in Europe and South America.

For more information and sign-up, call 701-224-5700 or email amy.brown.1@bismarkstate.edu.

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About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Golfers have a chance to play as well as raise money for Bismarck State College athletic scholarships during the BSC President's Cup Golf Classic Friday, June 20, at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan.

Teams will play 18 holes in one of two formats and vie for prizes. The event includes a putting contest, free lunch, 19th Hole Social, and the BSC Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year, BSC honors two basketball players and one athletic supporter.

Godwin Owinje played the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons and helped the Mystics win conference and regional championships and achieve record season wins (23-8 and 24-8). Godwin led the nation in rebounding and holds BSC's rebound record in a game (26). He captured conference and regional MVP honors and was named to the NJCAA All-American Team. Owinje played overseas nearly six years until 2007. He worked for the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns until 2010 and now scouts for five NBA teams.

Doug Swenson played two seasons from 1995-97. His national tournament record for the highest individual scoring average stands at 30.5 points a game. Swenson earned First Team All-American and conference/regional MVP honors sophomore year and holds BSC's record of most blocked shots in a season (195) and career (366). Swenson attended Creighton University and was selected for the NCAA Final Four All-Star Game and MVP in 1999. He signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls.

The late LeRoy Nayes was a longtime BSC friend and supporter of Mystic athletics. Nayes graduated from North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU) in 1946 after distinguishing himself in WWII as a U.S. Air Force navigator-bombardier. He earned a master's degree from University of Minnesota and was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture 27 years. His work for the Farmers Home Administration included the national office in Washington, D.C.

Sign-up continues for golfers and hole sponsors. For more information, contact the BSC Foundation at 701-224-5700 or email Amy.Brown.1@bismarckstate.edu.

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Bismarck State College faculty members Carla Bickert, Bob Cossette and Keith Landeis, staff member Kathie Overson, and Dean of Academic Affairs Janelle Masters have chosen to retire.

During her 36 years at BSC, Overson processed three departments worth of data, files and student records. She spent most of her career in Admissions (1978-2004) and then helped the registrar's office transition to the PeopleSoft tracking system. Overson joined Mystic Counseling and Career Services in 2008 to coordinate job fairs, administer BSC's Job Seekers Network, and track technical program graduates' employment. A Staff Award of Excellence nominee, she was a member of Staff Senate and the Multicultural Committee.
Bickert, associate professor of management, spent 33 years teaching marketing, advertising, organizational behavior and human resources in the Business Department. She embellished her classes with company speakers and BSC management graduates and used technology to teach how business connects with customers. Her tenure included two terms on Faculty Senate, BJC's All-Campus Senate, and participation in several state and national business organizations. An entrepreneur, Bickert founded Java Rose Floral & Cappuccino in Washburn, N.D., 15 years ago.
Janelle Masters influenced the lives of her British literature, poetry and writing students, but also led their instructors as BSC's first dean of faculty. At BSC 30 years, she spent 20 of them teaching, among them five years as Arts and Communications Department chair and three years as assistant dean of instruction. Masters left the classroom in 2004 to become dean of faculty and then dean of academic affairs. Her ideas for new events and learning opportunities changed the campus. Masters received the Staff Award of Excellence in 2005. She has been honored with two leadership awards from the National Institute for Leadership Development and The Chair Academy.
At BSC 22 years, Keith Landeis retired as associate professor of electrical lineworker. A BSC Lineworker graduate himself, he helped develop Lineworker into a nine-month certificate program along with the Associate in Applied Science. His innovations include a required summer climbing program to help students test their interest in Lineworker and Commercial Driver's License training. Landeis helped acquire a skid steer loader and pole-setting trencher with grants and addressed student safety with a fall restraint belt that was ahead of industry.
Bill Cossette, associate professor of automotive technology, taught inmates at the State Penitentiary and Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) for 18 years with BSC, when the college took over the Automotive Technology program in 1996. He developed the open entry/exit program for students to enroll and study at their own pace. He started the first SkillsUSA chapter in a correctional facility and managed the process for the MRCC program to receive national certification. The program won multiple excellence awards from the State Board for Vocational Technical Education and the Industry Planning Council. Cossette is recipient of educator and teacher of the year awards from three state and regional organizations.

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Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

The Hess Corporation donated a miniature working model pumping unit to Bismarck State College for display in the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE). The unit will be used to promote the Petroleum Production Technology program and to assist with in-house training.

The unit serves as a hands-on complement to the online 3-D animations of pumping units used in the online Petroleum Production coursework. The animations were designed and developed by the NECE Curriculum Development Center and serve as a visual, interactive way for students to learn how a pumping unit operates.

The motorized, battery-operated unit will benefit on-campus students by demonstrating how the motor and ancillary weights help the transfer of energy to lift the rod string. Hess developed the rig especially for BSC to use in training.

Rachel Allison, Hess training technician, wanted to provide BSC with an effective training tool for the petroleum courses. She worked with Brent Hanson at Weatherford to obtain the model unit.

Blake Seibel, artificial lift technician for Hess in Killdeer, teamed with the North Dakota Training Department to provide the model to BSC. The unit was painted Hess colors by Jenny Dobitz, Hess training technician, and was delivered by Rick Swanson to BSC in May.

"We are very pleased to have this unit, donated by Hess, on campus for our students to see and use," says Bruce Emmil, associate vice president of the NECE. "Hess has served as an excellent partner with us in our energy education, and we appreciate their willingness to continue to support our programs."

Hess has donated several other items to the NECE, including chokes for finite control, a choke bean, a switch, and a relief valve. In addition, Hess offers internship possibilities to BSC students and has hired several graduates from the energy programs.

For more information, contact Retha Mattern, business and outreach coordinator, at 701-224-2445 or retha.mattern@bismarckstate.edu.

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Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

Reprinted with Permission from the ND Department of Commerce

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced two workforce enhancement grants for Bismarck State College (BSC) totaling $93,651. Workforce enhancement grants enable two-year colleges to apply for funds to help create or enhance training programs that address workforce needs of North Dakota's private-sector employers. Projects require a dollar-for-dollar match of all state money with private funds.

The Automotive Technology Program at BSC received a $37,167 grant to purchase fender covers, a road force touch wheel balancer, recharging station and various diagnostics equipment. The Automotive Technology program provides training in all eight instructional areas certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, an evaluation board of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

The Precision Agriculture Program at BSC received a $56,484 grant to purchase computers, iPads, various software, a skid sprayer and handheld sensors. This program prepares students for multiple positions within the agronomy industry. Precision farming technology instruction includes guidance systems, handheld GPS systems, GIS software, variable rate fertilizer application and remote sensing.

"The workforce enhancement grants help increase the capacity of our higher education institutions like BSC to provide a consistent stream of qualified workers educated right here in North Dakota," said Wayde Sick, Workforce Development Director at the North Dakota Department of Commerce. "The partnership of industry, education, and state and local governments is needed to meet the developing workforce needs of North Dakota."

Grant funding may be used for curriculum development, equipment, recruiting participants, and training and certifying instructors. Funds may not be used to supplant funding for current operations.

The Workforce Enhancement Council reviews all proposals and provides funding recommendations to the commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The council consists of the private-sector membership of the North Dakota Workforce Development Council, the state director of the Department of Career & Technical Education, and the division director of the Workforce Development Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce, who serves as the chair.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce works to improve the quality of life for North Dakota citizens by leading efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth. Commerce serves businesses and communities statewide through committed people and partners who offer valuable programs and dynamic services.

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