The North Dakota State College of Science Allied Dental Education Clinic will participate in the annual American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile® Day on February 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mayme Green Allied Health Center on the NDSCS campus at 800 6th Street North, Wahpeton, N.D.

All patients must have appointments in advance. A parent or legal guardian must accompany patients younger than 18 years. To schedule an appointment, please contact the NDSCS Allied Dental Education Clinic at 1-800-342-4325 ext. 3-2333 or 701-671-2333.

This nationwide event designates a day of free dental care for children who may have difficulty accessing dental care or families with limited financial resources. The clinic will provide dental care to individuals ranging in age from three to 18.

Services provided may include basic restorative procedures, simple extractions and patient exams. NDSCS Allied Dental students will perform cleanings, radiographs, sealants, fluoride applications and oral health education. More than $17,000 worth of donated services was provided to local children in 2017 with the help of volunteers, local and regional dentists, hygienists, assistants and the NDSCS Allied Dental Education Department staff and students.

“This year, we are excited to work with Dr. Brent Holman and Dr. Carl Trout – pediatric dentists from Fargo, N.D. who have provided many children with dental care in past dental mission work,” said NDSCS Give Kids a Smile Program Coordinator Chanel Malone. “We are fortunate to receive support and/or contributions from the North Dakota Dental Foundation, the American Dental Association, and local and regional dental community volunteers.”

The North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to 106 Wahpeton, Fargo, N.D., and online fall semester graduates. The graduates include:

A.A. = Associate in Arts
A.A.S. = Associate in Applied Science
A.S. = Associate in Science

ARIZONA:
Sierra Vista: Jerrica Owens, Certificate, Health Information

CONNECTICUT:
Meriden: James Ubaike, A.A., Liberal Arts

FLORIDA:
Green Cove Springs: Dana Pereira, A.A., Liberal Arts

LOUISIANA:
Lafayette: Jennifer Pere, Certificate, Health Information

MINNESOTA:
Bagley: Riley Thoma, A.S., Liberal Arts
Brooten: Austin Kollman, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Burnsville: Fabian Oberg, A.A., Liberal Arts
Fergus Falls: Jake Lee, A.A.S., Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology; Alicia Rundell, A.A., Liberal Arts
Fertile: Nathan Swenson, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services
Foley: Haley Kelvington, A.A., Liberal Arts
Grand Rapids: Jason Hussman, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services; Mitchel Johnson, A.A.S., Emergency Medical Services
Hawley: Katrina Goodhart, A.A., Liberal Arts
Hutchinson: Cody Wright, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
McIntosh: Brooke Christianson, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Matt Thompson, Diploma, Diesel Technology
Menahga: Lacey Erickson, A.A.S., Business Management
Moorhead: Megan Baker, A.A.S., Emergency Medical Services; Amanda Brooks-Samek, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Jordan Lutz, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Kari McIntire, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services; Ashley Mortiere, Certificate, Health Information; Onesphort Mwamba, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology/Construction Management Technology; Ryan Werness, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services
Rothsay: Alex Hendrickson, A.A., Liberal Arts
Solway: Julia Anderson, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services
St. Charles: Kelly Krueger, A.A.S., Emergency Medical Services
Ulen: Aaron Wang, A.A., Liberal Arts
Villard: Rebecca Weir, A.S., Liberal Arts

MONTANA:
Glasgow: Kyle Humbert, Certificate, Welding Technology

NORTH DAKOTA:
Berlin: Shana Huber, A.S., Liberal Arts and A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Bismarck: Bethany Materi, A.S., Liberal Arts
Bowman: Emily Halleen, A.A.S., Emergency Medical Services
Carrington: Sarah Fread, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Devils Lake: Neil Haahr, A.A.S., Business Management
Driscoll: Jennifer Berg, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services
Dwight: Amber Fermoyle, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Edgeley: Courtney Bitz, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Sarah Huber, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Fairmount: Carl Leinen, A.A., Liberal Arts and A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Fargo: Emir Abaza, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Haley Casler, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Kaia Christl, A.A.S., Business Management; Amanda Fangsrud, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Brett Fordyce, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Branden Graves, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Caitlin Halter, A.A., Liberal Arts; Christina Hasbrouck, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Shanda Hayden, A.S., Liberal Arts; Allison Houska, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Kristina Kalk, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Alyssa Kath, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Jennifer Landis, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Anna Linn, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Timothy Linn, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Annie Morton, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Courtney Sorlien, A.A., Liberal Arts; Stephanie Tegtmeier, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services; Riley Wanzek, A.A.S., Business Management
Fingal: Amber Schmidt, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Fort Ransom: Payton Swenson, A.S., Liberal Arts and A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Hankinson: Halie Kloster, A.A., Liberal Arts; Teri Loll, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Harvey: Carrie Legg, Certificate, Health Information
Hickson: Megan Narog, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Hillsboro: Shenay Connelly, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Horace: Amy Mischke, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Langdon: Collin Olson, A.A.S., Agriculture
Lidgerwood: Cheyenne Aker, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Lisbon: Brenda Lamb, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Alexandra Lemieux, A.A., Liberal Arts; Allison Lere, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Justine Nieves, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Samantha Toyne, Certificate, Health Information
Minot: Mason Bahl, Certificate, Welding Technology; ShiAnn Heil, A.S., Liberal Arts; Alexander Holm, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Mooreton: Sydney Klosterman, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Niagara: Cody Klayson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Oakes: Kayla Munro, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Emma Quandt, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Oxbow: Riley McPhail, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Reiles Acres: Marcus Miller, A.A.S., Agriculture
Rugby: Renata Warner, Certificate, Health Information
Strasburg: Robin Mosset, A.A.S., Business Management
Thompson: Jacob Hovet, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Verona: Samantha Lamb, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Wahpeton: Brittany Scott, Certificate, Health Information; Charles Wieser, Diploma, Diesel Technology
West Fargo: Morgan Cossette, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Andrew Heisler, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Shailey Lorenz, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Zachary Torres, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Elisa Wenzel, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Willow City: Leigha Schmaltz, A.A.S., Agriculture

OHIO:
Lima: Samuel Ehora, A.A.S., Diesel Technology

SOUTH DAKOTA:
Baltic: Laura Guindon, Certificate, Health Information
Rosholt: Hope Brandell, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Brianna Sand, A.A., Liberal Arts
Sisseton: Stacey Bochat, A.A.S., Practical Nursing

WISCONSIN:
Larsen: Cody Northway, A.A., Liberal Arts

CANADA:
Dufresne, Manitoba: Courtney Wray, A.A.S., Practical Nursing

The North Dakota State College of Science has named 423 students to its fall semester 2017 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include:

ALASKA:
Fairbanks: Keegan Chapin, Automotive Technology

MINNESOTA:
Alexandria: Brock Erdman, John Deere Tech
Andover: Derrek Schotzko, Welding Technology
Ashby: Drew Risbrudt, Automotive Technology
Audubon: Alec Korby, Building Construction Technology
Bagley: Bailey Gerbracht, Liberal Arts
Barnesville: Jessica Johnson, Dental Hygiene
Battle Lake: Nathan Young, Emergency Medical Services; Caleb Bellig, Welding Technology
Beardsley: Laura Homan, Dental Hygiene
Belgrade: Mitchell Hubert, Automotive and Diesel Master Technician
Benson: Shyanne Himley, Dental Hygiene
Bertha: Adam Shamp, Emergency Medical Services
Breckenridge: Shari Riveland, Practical Nursing; Bryce Wiertzema, Construction Management Technology; Chelsea Bergmann, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Neriah Weinkauf, Registered Nursing; Madison Differding, Liberal Arts; Bradley Banken, Liberal Arts; Everett Engen, Non-Degree; Justice Pfeifer, Non-Degree; Jacob Johnson, Electrical Technology; Amber Hasbargen, Agriculture; Levi Paulson, Business Management
Browns Valley: Carlene Porter, Registered Nursing; John Toelle, Agriculture
Campbell: Jerol Glasby, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Canby: Brook Bauman-Staab, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chokio: Trent Marty, Electrical Technology; Austin Swenson, Electrical Technology
Clearbrook: Riley Thoma, Dental Hygiene
Cottage Grove: Alex Johnson, Precision Machining Technology
Crystal: Lauren Johnson, Registered Nursing
Dayton: Cameron Luckhardt, Construction Management Technology
Detroit Lakes: Andrew Jutz, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Dilworth: Kevin Byrne, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Donnelly: Joseph Surerus, John Deere Tech
Doran: Hannah Feigum, Liberal Arts
Duluth: Nathaniel Boyd, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Eagan: Alexander Hanson, Diesel Technology
East Grand Forks: Christopher Kowalski, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Elbow Lake: Cally Haraldson, Dental Hygiene; Aaron Wiese, Agriculture
Excelsior: Austin Burt, Liberal Arts
Farmington: Tyler Dubbels, Diesel Technology; Leo Illetschko, John Deere Tech
Felton: Christiana Achena, Emergency Medical Services
Fergus Falls: Jordan Owen, Electrical Technology; Kaci Walvatne, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Fate Rocholl, Business Management; Ryan Viger, John Deere Tech; Samuel Nelson, Electrical Technology; Taylor Pikala, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Eric Tysdal, Agriculture; Tyler Rowlan, Precision Machining Technology; Bradley Johnston, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Stacy Swiontek, Registered Nursing; Ryan Heikes, Diesel Technology
Fisher: Paul Gapp, Electrical Technology
Foxhome: Silas Torkelson, John Deere Tech
Frazee: Kaitlyn Wurst, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Ryan Bade, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Garfield: Adam Wussow, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Glyndon: Chester Frink, Plumbing
Graceville: Dalton Nilson, Agriculture; Charlie Pullis, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Hancock: Chad Arndt, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Hawley: Brady Petermann, Agriculture; Blake Omberg, Electrical Technology
Herman: Alexander Bertram, Agriculture
International Falls: Michele Rasmussen, Emergency Medical Services
Isanti: Josiah Palm, Diesel Technology
Karlstad: Shania Wollin, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Benjamin Andersen, John Deere Tech
Kennedy: Carson Thorsteinson, Precision Machining Technology
Lake Park: Elsa Larson, Dental Hygiene
Lindstrom: Nathan Johnson, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Madison: Joseph Devorak, John Deere Tech
Maple Grove: Helena White, Practical Nursing
McGrath: Aaron Oslowski, Liberal Arts
Melrose: Trisha Thom, Culinary Arts
Minneapolis: Josiah Ferguson, Liberal Arts; Johnnie Turner, Liberal Arts
Moorhead: Megan FitzSimmons, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Logan Nordly, Information and Communications Technology; Julia Stetz, Liberal Arts; Bailee Gulseth, Dental Hygiene; Kelvin Brandl, Diesel Technology; Ethan Gangl, Diesel Technology; Joshua Hamner, Powersports Technology; Kailyn Rogahn, Dental Assisting; McKenna Michels, Dental Hygiene; Carmen Albrecht, Liberal Arts; Nicholas Neeland, Welding Technology
Morris: Piper Gibson, Business Management; Kendra Jergenson, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Abbigayle Solvie, Registered Nursing
Murdock: Jacob Carlson, Diesel Technology
Park Rapids: Lucas Weaver, Information and Communications Technology; Jack Walsh, Construction Management Technology; Tim Walsh, Construction Management Technology; Charles Walsh, Agriculture
Perham: Serena Langen, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Jadyn Benedict, Culinary Arts
Plummer: Alan Nemec, John Deere Tech
Prior Lake: Carson Wessel, Diesel Technology
Ramsey: Connor Riley, Agriculture
Raymond: William Marcus, John Deere Tech
Red Wing: Benjamin Woodford, Diesel Technology
Renville: Jacob Schroeder, John Deere Tech
Rice: Tyler Hackett, John Deere Tech
Roseville: Joshua Canfield, Diesel Technology
Rothsay: Kyle Zilmer, Diesel Technology; Alex Hendrickson, Liberal Arts
Saint Michael: Heather Heyerman, Business Management
Savage: Alexander Dahl, Diesel Technology
Sebeka: Danielle Card, Emergency Medical Services
Sleepy Eye: Jonathan Lax, John Deere Tech
Thief River Falls: Merribeth Burch, Emergency Medical Services
Ulen: Aaron Wang, Liberal Arts
Vergas: Trinity Dahl, Diesel Technology
Villard: Rebecca Weir, Liberal Arts
Virginia: Evan Poitra, Emergency Medical Services
Wheaton: Benjamin Johnson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Brayden Lampe, Welding Technology; Mitchel Johannsen, Liberal Arts; Paige Schmidt, Liberal Arts; Tashana Hagen, Registered Nursing

MONTANA:
Baker: Isaiah Schell, Electrical Technology
Billings: Tanner Brown, Electrical Technology
Bozeman: Rylee Cygan, Dental Hygiene
Glasgow: Trent Herbert, Welding Technology
Glendive: Amanda Mittlestadt, Welding Technology; David Rennie, Automotive Technology; Dalton Larsen, Building Construction Technology
Lambert: John Helmuth, Electrical Technology
Medicine Lake: Kade Guenther, John Deere Tech
Plentywood: Kimberlyn Tompt, Dental Hygiene
Saint Marie: Emily Lamson, Dental Hygiene
Sidney: Colton Hecker, Mechanical Systems
Terry: Brady Strasheim, Electrical Technology
Westby: Aaron Lagerquist, Electrical Technology
Wibaux: Cole Nelson, Electrical Technology; Bridger Smith, Electrical Technology

NORTH DAKOTA:
Amidon: Kjersten Stegner, Mechanical Systems
Anamoose: Lee Reinowski, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Barney: M'Kenna Krchnavy, Liberal Arts
Belfield: Keisha Custer, Practical Nursing; Eldon Privratsky, Electrical Technology; Chandler Hushka, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Berthold: Knute Ostlund, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Beulah: Tyrel Mellmer, Diesel Technology
Bismarck: Ethan Headrick, Electrical Technology; Joshua Crowley, Diesel Technology; Michael Volk, Welding Technology; Joseph Conner, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Lane Ternes, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Matthew Fettig, Building Construction Technology; Harrison Farnsworth, Information and Communications Technology; Tyler King, Automotive Technology; Shelby Arman, Dental Assisting; Braden Aubol, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Dakota Wolf, Building Construction Technology; Dakota Soland, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Dakota Eastham, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Jordan Ruff, Electrical Technology; Bethany Materi, Dental Hygiene; Kaitlyn Grossman, Dental Hygiene; Joseph Keller, Diesel Technology; Charles Jacobson, Welding Technology; Cory Mitzel, John Deere Tech; Breanna Gartner, Dental Hygiene; Cody Martin, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Tanner Klein, Powersports Technology
Bottineau: Cecile Hoornaert, Pharmacy Technician; Brady Peck, Construction Management Technology
Bowdon: Kenneth Johnson, Diesel Technology
Bowman: Paige Lindstrom, Dental Assisting; Luke Paulson, Diesel Technology
Carrington: Brooke Thomas, Business Management
Casselton: Stephanie Doll, Liberal Arts
Cavalier: Nicole DeMars, Pharmacy Technician; James Hunter, Welding Technology
Cayuga: Travis Askerooth, Liberal Arts
Cleveland: Tanner Larson, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Riley Karlowsky, Electrical Technology
Colfax: Caleb Boehm, Non-Degree
Devils Lake: Jacey Shively, Dental Hygiene; Dalton Bonn, Electrical Technology; Wyatt Hoyt, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Dickinson: Ashlyn Messer, Culinary Arts; Lindsey Woolery, Dental Hygiene; Caleb Krebs, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Samuel Spradley, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Drake: Thomas Gonzalez, Welding Technology
Edgeley: Casimer Schlosser, John Deere Tech
Edmore: Miranda Martinson, Construction Management Technology
Ellendale: Nataye Worrel, Pharmacy Technician
Embden: Cassidy Neidviecky, Culinary Arts
Enderlin: Joshua Utke, Agriculture
Englevale: Spencer Schwab, Electrical Technology
Fairfield: Kadyn Malkowski, John Deere Tech
Fairmount: Courtney Wray, Practical Nursing; Taylar Kloster, Registered Nursing; Cassidy Theede, Registered Nursing
Fargo: Lisa Bucholz, Dental Hygiene; Michael Schenfisch, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Brandon Joos, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Ian Grabarkewitz, Construction Management Technology; Casey Lusk, Welding Technology; Caleb Laney, Electrical Technology; Mercedes Strand, Practical Nursing; Cody Danielson, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Alexandra Lemieux, Liberal Arts; Ryan Wold, Welding Technology; Megan Watada, Practical Nursing; Shane Mortenson, Electrical Technology; James Rosen, Information and Communications Technology; Andrew Delvo, Business Management; Samantha Hansen, Dental Hygiene; Megan Wohlman, Practical Nursing; Chelsey Cressman, Liberal Arts; Neil Haahr, Business Management; Lindsey Lorenz, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Erik Gatzke, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Matthew Albright, Construction Management Technology; Chantel Hamann, Business Management; Winnie James, Liberal Arts; Joshua Dudgeon, Information and Communications Technology; Jaden May, Information and Communications Technology; Dillon Cardwell, Welding Technology; Tyler Mehrer, Welding Technology; Ryan Pilon, Information and Communications Technology; Zachariah Diekman, Welding Technology; Tanner Bump, Information and Communications Technology; Genevieve Junkert, Liberal Arts; Chandler Rheault, Welding Technology; Deston Slama, Automotive Technology; Abby Olson, Dental Hygiene; Jade Foley, Dental Hygiene; Thomas Ward, Information and Communications Technology; Gordon Twells, Liberal Arts; Matthew Carballo-Loquay, Emergency Medical Services; Denis Duku, Information and Communications Technology; Hau Vu, Registered Nursing; Pieter Lategan, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Chandler Olafson-Homan, Information and Communications Technology
Forman: Tiffany Beaver, Dental Hygiene
Fort Totten: Bryce Medicine Stone, Diesel Technology
Garrison: Austin Wyman, Electrical Technology; Evan Klein, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Glenburn: Cameron Erber, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Grand Forks: Jordyn Hjeldness, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Christopher Helmoski, Information and Communications Technology; Benjamin Scharmer, Information and Communications Technology; Nicholas Perez, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Mychael Reller, Construction Management Technology; Heather Onstad, Registered Nursing; Andrew Arnold, Precision Machining Technology; Kaitlin Schraeder, Dental Hygiene
Gwinner: Ashley Brockman, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Spencer Brockman, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Istvan Dudas, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Ramzy Olson, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Hague: Taylor Krumm, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Hankinson: August Mickelson, Electrical Technology; Lisa Buckhaus, Agriculture
Harwood: Brady Preston, Construction Management Technology; MacKenzie Palmer, Practical Nursing
Havana: Austin Lehmann, Welding Technology; Justin Lehmann, Agriculture
Hazen: Erin Ost, Dental Assisting; Drew Biffert, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Hebron: Derek Billman, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Hope: Trenton Erickson, Liberal Arts
Horace: Cody Howe, Building Construction Technology; Lane Jacobson, Information and Communications Technology; Hunter Howe, Automotive Technology; Cole Setter, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Jamestown: Jason Bakke, Electrical Technology; Miah Sahr, Business Management; Kyle Schumacher, Automotive Technology; Lane Stoppleworth, Diesel Technology; Andrew Nohrenberg, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Donovan Ask, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Andrew Triebenbach, John Deere Tech; Austin Hagerott, Electrical Technology; Travis Beach, Building Construction Technology; Nolan Higgins, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Kenmare: Dalton Petersen, John Deere Tech
Kindred: Brietta Johnson, Practical Nursing; Raina Score, Practical Nursing
Lamoure: Taylor Hebl, Dental Assisting
Larimore: Andrew Bridgeman, Welding Technology
Lidgerwood: Chantel Aker, Practical Nursing; Emily Willprecht, Agriculture; Sherwin Strege, Diesel Technology
Lisbon: Cassie Witte, Culinary Arts; Kyle Lere, Liberal Arts; Caleb Duvall, Non-Degree; Sheila Olson, Business Management; Juwle Nagbe II, Building Construction Technology
Maddock: Kenadi Lee, Dental Hygiene
Mandan: Bobbi Jo Bahm, Dental Assisting
Manning: Ryan Karey, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Max: Justin Gasmann, Diesel Technology
Mayville: Jack Hankenson, Business Management
McHenry: Tyler Leichtman, Diesel Technology
Medina: Alex Irlmeier, Diesel Technology
Milnor: Molly Noimanyvone, Dental Assisting
Minot: Patrick Bowles, Electrical Technology; Mason Bahl, Welding Technology; Gerard Klein, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Alexander Holm, Construction Management Technology; Luis Guizar, Electrical Technology; Samantha Podoll, Dental Hygiene; Samuel Burckhard, Registered Nursing; Henry Lemar, Automotive Technology
Mohall: Becca Schoenberg, Liberal Arts
Mooreton: Kendra Klosterman, Agriculture; Luke Olsby, Liberal Arts
New Rockford: Hannah Heinz, Dental Assisting
Niagara: Cody Klayson, Diesel Technology
Nome: Noah Baarstad, Agriculture
Oakes: Taylor Schmitz, Dental Hygiene
Page: Lacey Erickson, Business Management
Reiles Acres: Gary Dillard, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Garrett Wold, Welding Technology
Reynolds: Shelby Butler, Dental Hygiene
Rhame: Hank Brooks, John Deere Tech
Riverdale: Justin Reinbold, Welding Technology
Rugby: Ethan Clements, Welding Technology; Kiefer Gingerich, John Deere Tech; Keaton Larson, Building Construction Technology; Peyton Livedalen, Electrical Technology
Sawyer: Dylan Lund, Electrical Technology
Souris: Dustin Bryantt, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Tappen: Benjamin Roth, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Thompson: Ethan Brazee, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Cole Hjelmstad, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Towner: Katie Goodman, Dental Assisting
Valley City: Megan Sorensen, Dental Hygiene; Rebekah Peterson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Wahpeton: Carin Kassa, Business Management; Ka-Tina Thompson, Business Management; Eden Stramer, Dental Hygiene; Zachary Stulz, Electrical Technology; Michael Kriz, Diesel Technology; Logan Meyer, Liberal Arts; Theodore Mandt, Liberal Arts; Alyssa Amos, Registered Nursing; Mikyla Unruh, Liberal Arts; Jackson Jelinek, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Brandi Romereim, Liberal Arts; Mason Vogeler, Diesel Technology; Abby Ringdahl, Liberal Arts; Makayla Hickman, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Carter Kipp, Business Management; Dylan Wolfgram, Building Construction Technology; Mikan Bigwood, Liberal Arts; Faith Goettle, Liberal Arts; Steven Borchers, Diesel Technology; Ethan Schmitt, Building Construction Technology; Samuel Tyler, Welding Technology; Georgia Perrott-Hunt, Liberal Arts; Sean Wanner, Diesel Technology; Brian Van Nostrand, Precision Machining Technology; Michael Burda, Precision Machining Technology; Joseph Dahlgren, Liberal Arts; Isaac Samuels, Liberal Arts
Walhalla: Mandi Stark, Dental Assisting; Aric Berg, Building Construction Technology
West Fargo: David Ebele, Welding Technology; Robert Ducioame, Information and Communications Technology; Ryan Schafer, Precision Machining Technology; Joseph Shook, Jr., Precision Machining Technology; Jennifer Parsons, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Zachary Larson, Liberal Arts; Fausta Tumasang, Information and Communications Technology; Riley Brandvold, Powersports Technology; Kayla Pica, Liberal Arts; Jakob Bjorland, Welding Technology; Justine Irakiza, Pharmacy Technician; Breanna Rohrich, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jasmine Bruer, Liberal Arts; Tyler Sandvig, Diesel Technology; Joshua Romero, Building Construction Technology; Matthew Gores, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Joel Poku, Building Construction Technology; Edward Lietz, Information and Communications Technology
White Earth: Cheyenne Liedle, Dental Hygiene
Williston: Kathryn Reichman, Dental Hygiene; Brett Doeden, Electrical Technology
Wishek: Benjamin Schuler, Electrical Technology
Wyndmere: Kevin Blazek, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Joshua Henderson, Welding Technology; Megan Strege, Registered Nursing; Aaron Bell, Building Construction Technology

OKLAHOMA:
Sallisaw: Tara Tate, Health Information

SOUTH DAKOTA
Aberdeen: Kari Beyer, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Schyler Kumpf, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Hannah Malsom, Dental Hygiene
Black Hawk: Abigail Johnson, Liberal Arts
Castlewood: Logan Gabur, Liberal Arts
Eureka: Cory Mehlhaff, John Deere Tech
Groton: Aubray Harry, Dental Hygiene
Lemmon: Will VanLishout, Electrical Technology
Madison: Lane Olesen, Diesel Technology
Mobridge: Miranda Eisemann, Dental Hygiene
North Sioux City: Kyle Groves, Diesel Technology
Rosholt: Brianna Sand, Liberal Arts; Kaitlyn Anderson, Liberal Arts
Roslyn: Rachel Holler, Dental Hygiene
Sisseton: Noah Tasa, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
South Shore: Wesley Ott, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Summit: Andrew Amdahl, Agriculture
Watertown: Sydney Schoon, Dental Hygiene; Kelsey Gainor, Dental Hygiene
Webster: Ariana Storley, Dental Hygiene
Wilmot: Amanda Ebben, Agriculture

WISCONSIN
Chippewa Falls: Victoria Czech, Liberal Arts
Milwaukee: Breahna Butler, Liberal Arts

WYOMING
Rolling Hills: Maribel Fernandez, Registered Nursing

The North Dakota State College of Science Division for Workforce Affairs is announcing a partnership with the Minnesota / North Dakota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) to offer Construction Core, a Rapid Response Training, as a pre-apprenticeship program.

The training will be offered quarterly, with the first session at NDSCS-Fargo beginning in March 2018. The class will be limited to eight students per session, so individuals are encouraged to register early. Construction Core Training will consist of National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour training. Trainees will receive 72 hours of instruction over 12 weeks, with a mix of classroom and at-home study.

This new training offering will help to fill a need for additional skills in the region’s workforce. Trainees will be prepared to begin a rewarding career in the construction industry and the opportunity to be certified in core competencies for the construction industry. This training will help to connect the students to employers in the region who will invest in and foster their careers. 

“Associated Builders and Contractors of MN/ND recognizes the need to foster the younger generation of workers. However, we also have a tremendous need for workers right now. The Construction Core training will help answer the current need,” said Jennifer Erickson, Regional Director, Associated Builders and Contractors of MN/ND.

“Today’s companies are competing in a fast-paced and highly technical environment and a trained workforce is essential,” said Joe Schreiner, NDSCS, TrainND Director. “We look forward to providing the training and the skilled workforce needed by our newest partner, Associated Builders and Contractors.”

For more information regarding Construction Core training, please contact Joe Schreiner, NDSCS TrainND Director, at 701-671-2721, or Jennifer Erickson, Regional Director, Associated Builders and Contractors of MN/ND, at 701-238-8853.

The North Dakota State College of Science Performing Arts Department will present its fall play, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townwomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery, November 16-18 in the Bremer Bank Theatre in the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center. The performances will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. General Admission tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for students.

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townwomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery is a comedy by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr., presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

North Dakota State College of Science honored two employee teams with the College’s annual LIFE and Steeple awards on October 25, 2017. This year’s LIFE award was presented to the HVAC-R Trane Lab, while the Steeple award was presented to the Building Success at Science Initiative.

This year’s LIFE award recognized the HVAC-R Trane Lab. The recipients included Jeff Kukert, Mark Wood, Leslie Shirek, Tana Erbes, Barbara Bang, Dallas Fossum, Darrell Schreiber, David Cooper, Mark Eklund and Jodi Ost. The LIFE Award stands for “Bringing LIFE to NDSCS” and recognizes collaborative efforts that support the LIFE values of the College. The award is presented to an individual, employee group or committee for developing and implementing an action plan for Strategic Planning or Academic Quality Improvement Project goals.

In June 2016 NDSCS obtained a partnership with the Trane company. This partnership included funding for state-of-the art commercial air conditioning equipment for the lab, advanced digital building control systems and software as well as the Variable Air Volume boxes to control airflow with the controllers. In October 2016 grant funding was awarded to renovate the existing lab and classroom. Additional funding was donated by industry and alumni. These funding sources converted the two spaces in the Mechanical Systems building into a state-of-the-art commercial controls and equipment learning center. Students will receive training and certification, which is only available in a few select colleges in the country. NDSCS can now host NC3 certifications for the existing workforce in the region as well. A secondary impact of the partnership announcement as well as the renovation is an increase in first-year student enrollment. Fall 2017 brought the department beyond its capacity and some students were placed on a waiting list.

This year’s Steeple award was presented to the Building Success at Science Initiative. The recipients included Clinton Gilbertson, Barbara Spaeth-Baum, Kyle Armitage, Justin Grams, Kari Hasbargen, Maria Kaduc, Joe Schreiner, Dr. William Shay and Randy Stach. The Steeple award stands for “Climbing New Heights” and is presented to an individual, employee group or committee for new and innovative methods to accomplish their role on campus. Criteria for the award include taking a risk, thinking outside the box, just-in-time delivery and how that addresses immediate needs, shared innovation, impact on student learning and development, and documented results.

To enhance student success, the College plans to work together to build an effective academic and non-academic program review process entitled “Building Success @ Science.” This action project encompasses the first phase of the process, establishing the leadership and communication channels to provide input and explain the initiative. The team that was nominated by their peers and undertook this project was exemplary.  They went above and beyond the task at hand and made a much larger impact by developing a transparent and open communication process that could be used for all College initiatives. The communication process that was the product of this group is now fully implemented and is positively impacting the transparency and communication of the College community. The NDSCS Management Team adopted this process and it is now an expectation of all major College initiatives. This group exemplified each aspect of the NDSCS Quality Standards – especially customer experience, communication and teamwork.