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NDSCS is excited to announce the creation of new “Life Wide Open Scholarships” thanks to a generous donation made by internet sensations, CboysTV, who rank among the highest tier of social media influencers.

The group was at the Wahpeton campus on Friday, May 3rd creating content to promote NDSCS and their new scholarships. That shoot included a large “meet & greet” event and several different shot locations throughout the campus were used.

The day turned into a true community event due to the CboysTV huge local and national following.

“We can’t think of a better way to give back. Investing in our passions and helping students find their own - starting Life Wide Open scholarships was a no brainer for us.” – says Ben Roth from CboysTV.

Their videos will launch today, Thursday, May 16 with full details about the new scholarships.

Kim Nelson, Executive Director of the Alumni Foundation commented, “We are thrilled and excited to partner with local talent who supports students going into career and technical programs. The CboysTV love for life is a reflection on what NDSCS stands for….learn by doing! We appreciate their generosity in starting this Endowment and the difference it will make to students for generations to come.”

More About CboysTV
CboysTV is a sports and comedy collective, based in Minnesota, that gained widespread recognition with their powerhouse of content revolving around cars, daring stunts, and entertaining challenges. With an engaging mix of entertainment and thrill-seeking adventure videos, the collective captures the attention of over 8 million followers online across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat, showcasing a diverse range of land and water vehicles, appealing to automotive and outdoor enthusiasts.

The six charismatic personalities behind CboysTV include Ben Roth (25), Ryan Iwerks (27), CJ Lotzer (28), Micah Sandman (28), Ken Matthees (28) and Evan Sheff (30), who have built a strong community by showcasing their camaraderie and dynamic banter while engaging in a wide range of out-of-the-box activities. The young entrepreneurs turned their internet fame into a successful business, expanding their portfolio with a successful e-commerce site, offering a wide range of products, and podcast Life Wide Open.

Coining the slogan, “Live Life Wide Open,” the CboysTV reminds viewers and themselves to make the most of every day and every opportunity they have. Their collaborative spirit and willingness to push boundaries have resonated with a wide audience, contributing to their growing following and influence in the digital space.

Learn More About CboysTV Here: https://cboystv.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@CboysTV
https://www.instagram.com/cboystv/

More About “Life Wide Open Scholarships”
The “Life Wide Open Scholarships” will be available for future NDSCS students starting on Thursday, May 16. The scholarships will be created two ways for the 2024-2025 application process.

An endowment has been donated that will create one “Life Wide Open Scholarship” to be given away annually.

Through matching funds from the NDSCS Alumni Foundation, three additional $5000 scholarships will be awarded in the fall of 2024. Those scholarships will be awarded to first-year students who apply and are accepted to receive this amount in one of the following programs:

• Automotive Technology
• Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
• Powersports Technology

These programs were chosen based on the passion for those technologies portrayed often through the CboysTV online content.

Learn More About the Life Wide Open Scholarships Here: NDSCS.edu/cboystv

On Friday, May 10, North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) will host its annual Commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Ed Werre Arena, located in the Clair T. Blikre Activities Center. This year's ceremony honors approximately 657 students from the Wahpeton campus, NDSCS-Fargo location and online who are eligible to graduate.

Faculty Council President Brian Hagelstrom will lead the processional as the Stage Marshal, and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lisa Karch, will preside over the event as the Master of Ceremonies.

The ceremony will include remarks from NDSCS President Dr. Rod Flanigan, who will also oversee the presentation of degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Additional remarks will be delivered by Kevin Black, representing the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, and Katie Willprecht, the Student Senate President. In a display of the College's rich tradition and community spirit, the NDSCS Wildcat Singers will perform a musical piece during the event.

Tickets are not required to attend NDSCS Commencement. The South doors of the Clair T. Blikre Activities Center will open for guests at 1:45 p.m., closing promptly at 2:50 p.m. to ensure a timely start to the ceremony. Guests are encouraged to arrive with their entire party to secure seating, as seating is first-come, first-served – reserving seats will not be permitted.

For those who cannot attend in person, NDSCS extends our invitation to join the celebration virtually. The live stream link will be accessible on the day of the event at NDSCS.edu/Graduation. We welcome community members to join the broadcast to help celebrate the graduates’ success.

NDSCS is proud to uphold the tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of its students, and this year's graduation is set to be a memorable event for graduates, their families, and the college community alike.

North Dakota State College of Science students, faculty and staff will celebrate their annual Agawasie Day event on Thursday, May 2. Events on the College’s Wahpeton campus will begin at 1:00 p.m., with inflatables, games, music, food and numerous attractions taking place throughout the afternoon, including a street dance in the evening.

The public is invited to participate in the Agawasie Day Car Show, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. Registration for the car show is free for all participants, including students, faculty, staff and the public. Trophies will be awarded for Best in Class for each category (cars, trucks, motorcycles), and one overall Best in Show. Additional information and registration are available online at NDSCS.edu/Agawasie or by calling 701-671-2401.

In 1914, the College published its first yearbook called the Agawasie. The arrival of the annual became a day for celebration, hence the start of the annual Agawasie Day picnic. While publishing an annual yearbook was discontinued in 2004, the day for celebration still lives on as Agawasie Day and is celebrated every year right before the start of finals.

SkillsUSA has selected NDSCS graduate Cale Mouser as the official competitor for Heavy Vehicle Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. Mouser will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition, which will be held September 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France.

During his time as a student at NDSCS, Mouser, originally from Tenstrike, Minn., represented the state of North Dakota at the SkillsUSA Championships in 2022 and 2023 and won a national bronze medal in 2022 and a national gold medal in 2023 in Diesel Equipment Technology.

Mouser credits his success in learning Diesel Equipment Technology to having a mentality that is driven and a mind that is open to learning. “Without my instructors and my employers not only teaching me but allowing me to work at my own pace to understand the systems, I wouldn’t have been successful.”

Mouser says what he likes best about working in the trades is the variety, complexity, and the troubleshooting that each day brings. “There is no one day that is exactly like another.”

“The 2024 WorldSkills USA team will have an amazing opportunity to represent SkillsUSA and our nation while undergoing incredibly rigorous training in their craft,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “These team members are making a serious commitment to both their skill development and personal growth that will foster their drive, passion and life’s purpose.”

The 2024 WorldSkills Competition, the 47th annual worldwide event, will showcase dozens of trade skills from construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering, transportation, and more. Over 1500 competitors from over 65 countries and regions will demonstrate their abilities in 62 skill competitions.

About being selected as part of the WorldSkills USA team, Mouser says, “It is impossible to put into words what an honor it is to represent the United States on a global level.”

Follow Cale Mouser and the rest of the 2024 WorldSkills USA team online at www.worldskillsusa.org.