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The North Dakota State College of Science is pleased you and your student will be a part of our campus community. Parents are the leading influence in a student's success and NDSCS would like to keep parents involved in their student's college experience.
This page helps answer questions parents may have about their student's college success. The following information is designed to help parents get familiar with what NDSCS has to offer and the services that can be provided to students.
This section covers campus activities and information on the Wahpeton-Breckenridge community. In this section, you will learn about the following services:
  • Campus Activities
  • Working on Campus
  • Cooperative Education/Internship
  • First Year Experience Course
  • Wahpeton-Breckenridge Community
 
Campus Activities

Music and Drama

  • Concert Choir
  • Wildcat Singers

Contact:
Michael Rockne
Stern Cultural Center 117
(701) 671-2872 or e-mail

  • Wildcat Stage Band
  • Wildcat Concert Band

Contact:
Laurie Lekang
Stern Cultural Center 132
(701) 671-2871 or e-mail
Music Department main page

Performing Arts

Contact:
Stern Cultural Center
(701) 671-2127 ext. 3-2127 or e-mail

Campus Activities Board

Contact:
Shirley Fox - Trydahl
Student Center
(701) 671-2109

Join the Campus Activities Board CAB) and be involved in planning:

  • Car Show
  • Card tournaments
  • Casino Night
  • Dances
  • Homecoming
  • Performances
  • Pool Tournament
  • Snow Fest Week

Student Government

Contact:
Georgia Pullen
Student Center 105
(701) 671-2847 or e-mail

Or
Shirley Fox-Trydahl
Student Center 148
(701) 671-2109 or e-mail


NDSCS Student Senate is the governing body of the enrolled students. Students are encouraged to get involved!

Intercollegiate Athletics

Contact:
Scott Schumacher
Athletic Director
Blikre Activities Center 94
(701) 671-2446 or e-mail

Men's Sports:

  • Football
  • Basketball

Women's Sports:

  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Softball

Intramural Athletics

Contact:
Ryan Steffens
Intramural Director
Blikre Activities Center
(701) 671-2451 or e-mail

Fall:

  • Flag football
  • Co-ed volleyball

Winter:

  • Basketball (men and women)
  • Floor hockey
  • Co-ed volleyball

Spring:

  • Softball (men and women)
  • Racquetball tournament

Fitness Center - Blikre Activities Center
(701) 671-2281 or ext. 3-2281

  • Home of the Wildcats
  • Indoor track
  • Swimming pool
  • Weight room
  • Racquetball courts
  • Fitness equipment

Join a Club:

  • Agri-Business Club..................................Brad Tews, (701) 671-2602
  • Allied Dental Education...........................Videll Ahrens, (701) 671-2107
  • Anime.....................................................Harvey Henderson, (701) 671-2343
  • Architectural Drafting..............................Lisa Hauck, 671-2339 or Shannon Mehrer, (701) 671-2229
  • Auto Body Club......................................James Erdahl, (701) 671-2163
  • Auto Tech Club.......................................Dave Rydell, (701) 671-2412
  • Campus Baptist Ministry ........................Jane Krump, (701) 671-2370
  • Chef Club................................................Mary Uhren, (701) 671-2842 or Kyle Armitage, (701) 671-2264
  • Civil Technology Club..............................Brian Fuder, (701) 671-2345
  • DECA......................................................Greg Anderson, (701) 671-2172
  • Diesel.....................................................Wayne Kaehler (701) 671-2465 or Rick Hand (701) 671-2101
  • Drama Club.............................................Tony Reinfekd (701) 429-0429
  • Electrical ................................................John Travis, (701) 671-2783
  • Home Builders Assoc..............................Lisa Hauck (701) 671-2339
  • HVAC/R...................................................Mark Wood (701) 671-2797
  • ISA.........................................................Shane Suko (701) 671-2731
  • Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship...........Mike Rockne, (701) 671-2872
  • Machinist Club........................................Lincoln Thompson, (701) 671-2498
  • OTA.........................................................Beth Schlepp, (701) 671-2262
  • Phi Theta Kappa.....................................Shannon King, (701) 671-2296
  • Recreational Engines..............................Mitch Jobe, (701) 671-2782
  • Student Practical Nursing.......................Marsha Trom, (701) 671-2640
  • Skills USA................................................Rick Hand, (701) 671-2101 Lee Larson, (701) 231-6932
  • Welding Club..........................................Clink Gilbertson (701) 671-2329 or Vance Harthun (701) 671-2434

Employment:

Contact:
Elaine Wieser
(701) 671-2903 or e-mail
Human Resources, Haverty Hall 136
NDSCS Human Resources

Workstudy Positions:

  • Working hours vary by position. Some positions require mainly evenings and/or weekend schedules; others are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
  • The minimum pay is $7.45 per hour.
  • Complete a workstudy application in the Human Resources office in Haverty Hall 136.

Cooperative Education and/or Internships:

Contact:
Shelley Blome
(701) 671-2191 or e-mail
Cooperative Education

Career Services:

Contact:
Shelley Blome
(701) 671-2191 or e-mail

Placement Rate:

The current placement rate of some programs offered by NDSCS are available on the main Career Services page.

Job Search Assistance:

If a student needs assistance with job-seeking (writing cover letters or resumes, for examples) or would like to schedule assistance with his or her job search, the student should stop in Haverty Hall 105/106 or go to the main Career Services page.

First-Year Experience (FYE) course:

Contact:
Taya Spellhaug
Haverty 136
Phone: (701) 671-2627

Course Objectives:

  • To access and inventory your current strengths and area for growth
  • To increase your awareness of your beliefs, choices and behaviors
  • To assist you in the transition from high school, career, home to college life

Wahpeton-Breckenridge - Twin Town Facts:

Wahpeton

  • Population: 8,500
  • Richland County, N.D., seat
  • 10th largest city in North Dakota

Breckenridge

  • Population: 3,700
  • Wilkin County, Minn., seat

Attractions:

  • Bois de Sioux Golf Course
  • Chahinkapa Park and Zoo
  • Kidder Recreation Area
  • Prairie Rose Carousel

Activities:

  • Cinema
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Hotels and motels
  • Churches
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Additional Community Information:

Red River Valley Concierge