Rose Wendel, a Liberal Arts Agriculture Transfer student at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s global community leaders.”

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service. “Rose Wendell is an excellent nominee,” said Jeff Hart, NDSCS Phi Theta Kappa advisor, “She is an outstanding student, was a member of NDSCS’s Wildcat Volleyball team that participated in the national tournament, and is active in the NDSCS Music and Theater programs.”

Rose and other Coca-Cola Academic Team members will be recognized in both local and statewide ceremonies. They will also be recognized internationally during Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention on April 4-6.

“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Scholarships like these are integral to the success of these students in reaching their educational and career goals.”

NDSCS Culinary Arts students and faculty hosted the 3^rd annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, February 29^th.

The annual Culinary Scholarship Dinner helps raise funds to support scholarship dollars for Culinary Arts students, increasing accessibility for students to attend this program at NDSCS. This dinner is also an excellent opportunity for students to help create and serve a multi-course fine dining experience for guests, teaching important on-the-job skills and benefiting their overall Culinary education. This year’s event brought in over $9000, which will be added to the growing program-specific endowments for student scholarships!

This 6-course dinner was prepared and served by culinary students, faculty, and program alumni. Guests enjoyed a social hour with appetizers, and then soup, salad, fish, entrée, and dessert courses and wine pairings, along with great conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. 75 patrons attended this year’s event, which was the highest number of guests present at the Culinary Scholarship Dinner.

This year’s event chefs included Alyssa Burger from 84 Italian Steakhouse, Kevin Roller from NDSCS Dining Services, Summer Peterson from Bernbaum’s, Joe Brunner from Mezzaluna, Mark Schmidt from Bix Produce, and Grace Lamberson from the Toasted Frog. Our guest chefs are not only helping create dishes and teach our students, they’re also getting future employees! At least 3 Culinary Arts students typically get job opportunities because of the event. The businesses who invest in the program are able to attain much needed manpower.

After the event, Chef Kyle Armitage, the Culinary Arts program coordinator recalled, “The success of the 2024 Culinary Scholarship dinner is not just a celebration of fundraising, but a demonstration to the shared belief in the power of education to transform lives. Each person there, and those who support the event by donating, are helping our future students pursue their dreams. An event like this shows that there are limitless possibilities when a community comes together.”

The Culinary Arts program would like to include a special thank you to donors to the event: Brew Restaurants, Bix Produce, Sysco Foodservice, Mezzaluna, Bernbaum’s, 84 Italian Steakhouse, Toasted Frog, NDSCS Dining Services, NDSCS Alumni Foundation, ND Beef Commission, and the many others who donated wine for our Wine Wall Raffle. The Culinary Arts program is hoping to expand the wine wall next year, and appreciates donations to that portion of the event.

Chef Kyle Armitage remarked, “As a program, we can’t thank our guest chefs enough for sharing their talents, time, and knowledge with our students and community. As we reflect on the incredible success of this year's event, we eagerly anticipate the culinary delights and cherished moments that await us at next year's gathering.”

Photo courtesy of Haley Frost Creative.

NDSCS Culinary Arts students and faculty are scheduled to host the program’s 4th annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, February 29th in the Hektner Student Center at NDSCS Wahpeton.

The annual Culinary Scholarship Dinner helps raise funds to support scholarship dollars for Culinary Arts students, increasing accessibility for students to attend this program at NDSCS. This dinner is also an excellent opportunity for students to help create and serve a multi-course fine dining experience for guests, teaching important on-the-job skills and benefiting their overall Culinary education.

The schedule of events includes a guest social and multi-course meal. The 6-course dinner with wine pairings is prepared and served by culinary students, faculty, and program alumni and will be followed by a new feature – a wine raffle! Guests can purchase a cork for $25, and each cork matches with a bottle of wine, ranging in value up to $150!

Guest chefs for the 2024 Culinary Scholarship Dinner will include:

• NDSCS Culinary Arts Alumni:
  • Joe Brunner from Mezzaluna in Fargo
  • Alyssa Berger from 84 Steakhouse in Fargo
  • Summer Peterson from BernBaum’s in Fargo
  • Grace Lamberson from the Toasted Frog in Grand Forks
  • Kevin Roller from NDSCS Dining Services
• Friend of the NDSCS Culinary Arts program:
  • Mark Schmidt of Bix Produce

Tickets are available online at NDSCS.edu/Culinary-Dinner for $125 per person. Thanks to the guest chefs and other supportive partners in the Culinary industry, much of the food and supplies are donated for the Scholarship Dinner. That means most of each ticket price goes right back to the program in the Culinary Arts Endowment Fund, and is a tax-deductible donation.

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is proud to announce record enrollment numbers for the Spring 2024 semester. According to the official census taken on the 20th instructional day of classes, NDSCS reports a total enrollment of 3,200 students, with an impressive 30,358.50 registered credits. This milestone reaffirms NDSCS's commitment to providing quality education and opportunities for its students.

“NDSCS has achieved record enrollment numbers this year, a milestone that speaks volumes about the vibrant community and culture we have fostered here,” said President Rod Flanigan, Ph.D. “I want to thank every member of our faculty and staff for playing an integral role in making NDSCS a place that students embrace. Together, we are not just growing in numbers; we are expanding our capacity to impact lives, inspire learners, and shape the future.”

The enrollment figures for Spring 2024 break down as follows:

• 1,338 full-time students
• 1,862 part-time students

The census data also reveals the geographic origins of NDSCS students:

• 76.19 percent of students are from 49 counties in North Dakota.
• 18.59 percent of students come from Minnesota.

The success of NDSCS underscores its reputation as a leading institution for higher education and career development. NDSCS continues to expand its academic programs and support services, ensuring that students receive a strong foundation for their future careers. The College's commitment to excellence has resulted in this significant achievement in enrollment.

For more information about North Dakota State College of Science and its programs, please visit www.NDSCS.edu