BINEK CONTINUES WORK IN NEW ROLE
BY VICKI VOSKUIL
The Bismarck State College Foundation has enjoyed tremendous growth during the last two decades. Foundation assets rank near the top in size among the 11 colleges in the North Dakota University System, which includes fi ve community colleges and six four-year colleges. Many could say this achievement belongs to BSC Foundation Executive Director Gordon Binek and the work he does as vice president for College Advancement.
However, the time has come to step back, Binek said, but not away. He transitioned to one-third time on Jan. 5, 2016. As senior development advisor, he will work solely in the planned and major gifts area and on other special projects. Kari Knudson, vice president – National Energy Center of Excellence, is taking over all other duties related to the foundation and College Advancement.
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Photo L to R: Darrell and Linda Binek, Gordy and Paula Binek and Arnie Binek
BINEK CONTINUES WORK IN NEW ROLE – CONTINUED
During Binek’s 19 years at BSC, student scholarships increased from $100,000 to $626,000 and grants to BSC from $20,000 to $1.6 million. The foundation’s assets grew from $4.5 million to $34 million. That asset fi gure climbs to more than $40 million when including fi ve buildings, all built or acquired through foundation funding. Students now enjoy learning in the four-story National Energy Center of Excellence on campus and the Mechanical Maintenance facility in Mandan. The foundation also fi nanced two new student housing buildings last year and purchased the nearby Unisys/Fredrickson & Byron property in 2014 for future campus expansion.
Binek said he is proud of the foundation’s milestones, which also include establishing the Jack Fellowship and Title III endowment and adding a large National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant. The annual $25,000 Tom and Peg Jack Fellowship helps BSC employees engage in an educational experience that ultimately benefi ts BSC and its students. Title III is a foundation-matched federal grant that will soon have $640,000 available for institutional research to enhance BSC’s ability to use solid data for decision making. Humanities transfer programs will be enriched with $500,000 in NEH funding and a foundation match of $1 million.
“Our job is to make BSC stronger and those are the resources that will help us do so,” Binek said. “I feel really good about what we have accomplished here and knowing that the foundation is in good shape and has an outstanding board of trustees.”
A six-fold increase in student scholarships is noteworthy, he said, because scholarships encourage students to enroll at BSC and reward academic accomplishments. They also refl ect the values of their benefactors by directing funding toward certain academic areas or student characteristics.
“It has been my pleasure to arrange a number of donations and endowments,” Binek said. “Those have to do with relationships that stretch across a wide expanse. They are personal and professional, and because of BSC, people want to help our students. They want to make a difference and so do I.”
What remains for Binek is his desire for the foundation to continue to grow, and that’s why he wants to remain part time. He and wife Paula will do more traveling, both personally and professionally. Personal travel will include trips to Oregon to spend time with their daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.
“I have enjoyed these years at BSC and am proud of the strength of the foundation,” he said. “We have been able to provide support for BSC in many ways, and I am confi dent the growth will continue.”
Binek and N.D. Rep. Earl Pomeroy during a College Advancement visit to his office in Washington, D.C. in 2006
Binek tours the National Energy Center of Excellence during construction in 2007.
Benefactor Frank Bavendick and Binek have worked together on a number of BSC projects.
FOUNDATION THANKS DONORS AT 2015 ANNUAL DINNER
Gordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice president for college advancement, welcomed guests to the President’s Club dinner in October. The annual event honored individuals, businesses and organizations that contributed to the foundation, including 35 employees of the college.
Total foundation grants and scholarships supporting BSC the past 37 years exceed $15 million.
BSC President Larry C. Skogen presented awards for cumulative donations to the foundation with Binek and BSC Foundation Board President Paul Bakkum.
BSC Foundation scholarship recipient, Kendrick Eagle, shared with the audience the impact his scholarship has had on his educational goals and successes. Eagle’s long-term goal is to make a difference on the Standing
VISIONARY $2,500,000–$4,999,999
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
LIFETIME LEADER
$1,000,000–$2,499,999
Anonymous
LEGACY SOCIETY
The Legacy Society honors donors who have included the Bismarck State College Foundation in their estate planning.
Brad and Claudia Ballweber
Rose Marie Henke
Jon and Sommer Hunke
Anton P. Welder
BENEFACTOR $500,000–$999,999
Bismarck Industries, Inc.
Robert and DeLayne Brown
MDU Resources Foundation
FOUNDER $250,000-$499,999
Gate City Bank
Tom and Mary Probst
DIAMOND AWARD
$100,000 –$249,999
BNI Coal, Ltd.
Rock Reservation, and fi nishing his education is vital to his success. Without his foundation scholarship, he would not have been able to continue his education and would have been forced to drop out.
The BSC Jazz Combo class provided entertainment under the direction of Dr. John Darling. BSC Food Services prepared the meal, which was served by members of the Energy Club and Phi Beta Lambda.
Bobcat Company/Doosan
U.S. Bank
Chad and Stacy Wachter
Lance and Gail Wachter
RUBY AWARD $50,000–$99,999
AE2S
Kathleen Dobovsky
Bryan and Cynthia Dvirnak
Marv and Lois Erdmann
Gateway HealthMart Pharmacy
Hess Corporation
Etheleen Hoovestol
Loren Kopseng
John R. Sakariassen
Steve and Janet Schwan
Larry C. Skogen
Jason and Dr. Nigeria Stahl
Cedric and Mary Theel
SAPPHIRE AWARD $25,000–$49,999
Zachery and Jaclyn Allen
Gordon and Paula Binek
Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes
Jim Christianson
Joseph and Jaclyn Hall
Halliburton
Niles and Ginger Hushka
iHeartMedia
I. Keating Furniture World
Jay Larshus
Jeff and Cathy Larshus
Leonard and Doris Larshus Memorial Scholarship Fund
John M. Laschkewitsch and Family
Susanne Delaney Mattheis
Charitable Fund
Greg and Lynette Painter
Kenneth and Patricia Paulus
Evey Russell
Karen Silbernagel
Robert and Karla Theis
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BSC Foundation scholarship recipient Kendrick Eagle thanks donors and shares plans to use his education to make a difference on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT AND INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BSC FOUNDATION
Kari Knudson
BSC FOUNDATION STAFF
Gordon Binek
Amy Brown
Christina Burns
Janet Dixon
Julie Erickson
Melinda Weninger
BSC FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
Paul Bakkum
BSC FOUNDATION
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Shelly Wanek
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EDITOR
Juanita Lee
DESIGNER
Kelsey Dahl
CONTRIBUTORS
Patrick Bjork
Lacey Lange
Marnie Piehl
Vicki Voskuil
bismarckstate.edu
HONOR OF GOLD $15,000–$24,999
Andrew and Amy Brown
Drake and Jill Carter
Bill and Bonnie Daniel
Linda and Kurt Falkman
Mark and Sharol Haugen
Dr. Marlin Johnson
Kari Knudson and Tom Senftner
Michelle Lindblom and Dr. Doug Eggert
Patrick and Lori Finken/Odney
Michael and Janel Schmitz
Taxi 9000
Robert and Linda Tonolli
Daniel and Roxanne Vondrachek
HONOR OF SILVER $7,500–$14,999
Michael and Renae Baltzer
Daryl and Donna Braun
Ryan and Alyssa Caya
CrossCountry Freight Solutions
Carroll and Crystal Dewing
Dome Pizza, Inc. dba Domino’s
Michele Doyle and Thomas Marple
Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service
Joe and Marge Ellefson
David and Arlene Farnsworth
Dr. Donna Fishbeck
Lee Friese
Dean Gunsch
Capts. Sharon and Lee Gurke
Glenn Hansen
Michael Holman
Lane and Jackie Huber
Hunter Engineering Company
Michael Kern
KIMRAY
Dr. Gordon and Jackie Leingang
Rita Lindgren
Lindtech Services, Inc.
Susan Lippert
Midwest Motor Express, Inc.
Terrance and Zanne Ness
Judy Pfeifl e
Professional Contractors, Inc.
Brent Reems
Cynthia Clairmont-Schmidt
Harold and Karen Schulz
Mark and Stephanie Swenson
Mark and Claudia Thompson
Thomas and Alicia Uhde
Mike and Lori Wavrin
Wilbur Ellis - Mott, Elgin and Sawyer
HONOR OF BRONZE $5,000–$7,499
Bartlett & West
Richard and LaRayne Betlach
Dan and Carol Cashman
Daffi nrud & Heinert CPA’s
Jerry and Linda Fossum
Buster and Pat Gilliss
Tim and Joey Haas
Scott Helphrey
Debra Hieb
JLG Architects
Timothy Kramer
Dan and Lisa Leingang
Thomas Leno
Jason Lueder
Henry Mahlman
Jay and Kateri Meier
ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
Rita Nodland
Jack and Kristen Paris
Robert and Julia Ritterbush
Joseph and Katherine Satrom
Satrom Travel & Tour
Marlene Swenson Seaworth
Shirley Wilson
The BSC Foundation would like to thank all our donors for their investment in BSC. “Gratitude is a state of mind, not just a moment in time.” That quote fi ts us perfectly. We appreciate you, not only today, but every day of the year. Thank you.
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BSC President Larry C. Skogen, MDU Resources Group CEO Dave Goodin, and BSC Foundation President Paul Bakkum
BSC EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The Bismarck State College Foundation honored 84 employees for their years of service during the college’s Employee Recognition Dinner at the Ramkota Hotel.
BSC Foundation Executive Director
Gordon Binek spoke about the foundation’s year and introduced the award recipients. Other speakers were Paul Bakkum, BSC Foundation Board of Trustees president, and BSC President Larry C. Skogen, who presented the Foundation’s monetary gifts.
45 YEARS
Yvonne Peters – Computer science lecturer. A full-time instructor for 40 years, Peters taught keyboarding, database, word processing and Intro to Computers in the Business and Computer Support Specialist programs. She now teaches Intro to Computers online. Recipient of the 1996 Faculty Achievement Award, Peters was active in BSC governance and advised students in Phi Beta Lambda.
35 YEARS
Marv Mutzenberger – Associate Professor of Sociology. Mutzenberger teaches all Religion courses and has given more than 100 invocations and benedictions at BSC events. He was BSC baseball and cross country coach in the 1980s and announced basketball games for 20 years.
Ken Paulus – Professor of Welding and Industry Welding Trainer for CETI. A department chair for 18 years, Paulus now manages two mobile welding labs and teaches for the Mechanical Maintenance program. He received the Faculty Excellence Award twice and the BSC President’s Special Achievement Award in 1988.
30 YEARS
Carol Cashman – Associate Professor of Speech. Besides teaching, Cashman has been heavily involved in BSC governance, faculty development, and as a community volunteer. A member of the All-Campus Senate, she chaired the state Two-Year College Consortium, which developed the Great Teachers Seminar.
Angela Uhlich – Director of Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomy Technician programs. Teaching since 1978, Uhlich was Medical Arts and Emergency Services Department chair for eight years (2006-14). She has chaired BSC’s Medical Laboratory and Phlebotomy Advisory Committee since 1985.
25 YEARS
Dave Clark , executive vice president; Debbie Mantz , assistant professor of computer science and CETI trainer; Byron Paul , associate professor of electronics/ telecommunications technology; Joseph Vuolo , associate professor of accounting.
20 YEARS
Joe Ellefson , associate professor of criminal justice and Criminal Justice program coordinator; Donna Fishbeck , associate vice president for student affairs; Jamie Gable , custodian; Lori Heinsohn , CETI outreach manager; Earl Torgerson , associate professor of carpentry.
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CAROL CASHMAN
ANGELA ULICH
MARV MUTZENBERGER
KEN PAULUS
15 YEARS
Tamara Barber , associate vice president for fi nances and operations; Karen Bauer , assistant professor of journalism/Mystician advisor; Jean Berger , custodian supervisor; Dawn Hagerott , associate professor of music; JoDe Knutson-Person , associate professor of chemistry; Daniel Leingang , dean of academic affairs; Sue Lippert , admininstrative assistant to provost and VP academic affairs; Carolyn Martinetti , CETI database technician; Laura Novak , English lecturer; Trudy Riehl , program director and associate professor of surgical technology; Michelle Schatz , client server specialist; Daniel Schmidt , NECE program manager; Jane Schreck , professor of English; Sean Thorenson , associate professor of graphic design and communications; Connie Wagner , computer information systems lecturer; Shirley Wilson , associate professor of accounting.
10 YEARS
Jim Alt , electric power technology lecturer; Brenda Austin , custodian; Kendal Busch , assistant professor electronics/ telecommunications technology; Jesse Carman , instructional technology coordinator; Walter Cintron , electrical transmission systems technology lecturer; John Custer , nuclear power technology lecturer; Joan Eckroth-Riley , music lecturer; Laura Emmil , electric power technology lecturer; Howell Flowers , assistant professor, NECE; Matt Frohlich , associate professor computer information systems; Nancy Gordon , counselor; Daniel Gunderson , electric power technology lecturer; Stephen Huebschwerlen , human services lecturer; Greg Hutzenbiler , associate professor of electrical lineworker; Clancy Keller , CETI customer relations assistant; Joshua Kern , associate professor of English; Craig Kleven , associate professor of agriculture, technology and natural resources; Melinda Landis , NECE advisor; Gregory Lauinger , energy technology programs lecturer; Suzie McShane , associate professor of nursing and BSC Dakota Nursing Program
coordinator; Kyren Miller , NECE program manager; Mary Morrell , NECE grants coordinator; Brent Reems , associate professor of chemistry and Physical and Biological Sciences Department chair; Patrick Schnobrich , electrical transmission systems technology lecturer; Deb Shipman , associate professor of microbiology; Craig Wilhelm , energy technology programs lecturer; Becky Ziegler , physical education lecturer.
5 YEARS
Scott Agnew , energy technology lecturer; Heidi Ahl-Quanbeck , sociology lecturer; Dusty Anderson , production coordinator; Paul Brown , agriculture, technology and natural resources lecturer; Amy Brown , administrative assistant for College Advancement; Kevin Cavanagh , assistant professor of management; Katrina Eberhart , assistant professor of mathematics; Marie Eggert , admissions assistant; Lance Geving , NECE digital media developer and application specialist; Kelli Hoffman , day food service worker; Kelly Huwe , electronics lecturer; Randy Johnson , mathematics lecturer; Gordon Kelly , electric transmission systems technology lecturer; Michelle Kraft , instructional graphic designer and developer; Jerome Kramer, energy management lecturer; Dennis Kuntz , grounds maintenance worker; Michael Luger , faculty and campus information center assistant; Everaldo Martinez-Flores , music lecturer; Andrew Miller , assistant professor of music; Reynold Miller , assistant professor, NECE; Daymon Mills , laboratory coordinator, agriculture, technology and natural resources; Mike Myers , assistant professor, NECE; Ronald Peterson , mathematics lecturer; Mark Steele , assistant professor of engineering technology and graphic information systems; Vanessa Taylor , assistant professor of surgical technology; Dan Veverka , evening cook; Nita Wirtz , assistant professor of psychology.
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TECHNICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Allen Energy Scholarship
Jennifer Nicolae ........... Bar Nunn, WY
Alliance Pipeline/Wayne Schonert Memorial Scholarship
Colbie Fandrich Wishek
Brian Kalvoda ........................ Bismarck
American Gas Association Scholarship
Joseph McGrory Lincoln
Michael Oien Bismarck
BAS in Energy Management Scholarship
Adrian Acuna Omaha, NE
Brett Snyder Burlington, WA
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Welding Scholarship
Trevor Erickson ...................... Bismarck
Frank Bavendick Scholarship
Tyler Bahm Mandan
Justyse Dahl Watford City
Hunter Goldade ........................... Selz
Adam Goroski ........................ Mandan
Breck Heintz .......................... Bismarck
Matthew Heupel ................... Bismarck
Eric Hooker Rugby
Clay Jorgenson Watford City
Matthew Larson Bismarck
Landen Lelm ...................... Turtle Lake
Cody Macdonald ................... Bismarck
Cody Martel .......................... Bismarck
Misty Martin Baldwin
Lucas Montag Finley
Reid Mundahl Rugby
Michael Neprash Watford City
Bryton Roshau .......................... Beulah
Chad Schoch ............................. Minot
Cara Schonauer .......................... Velva
Sean Tuhy Dunn Center
Bismarck-Mandan Homebuilders Association Scholarship
Logan Frohlich ....................... Mandan
James Kuntz .......................... Bismarck
Dalton Magilke Bismarck
Ervin and Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarship
Levi Bernhardt ....................... Bismarck
Taylor Ellefson ....................... Bismarck
Morgan Jacobs ...................... Noonan
Karley Volochenko Balfour
Cass County Electric Cooperative Lineworker Scholarship
Reed Gleason Fargo
Bill Clairmont Scholarship
Autumn Nelson Bismarck
Corvettes of Dakota Territory Scholarship
William Winterberg Bismarck
DarbyTech Training Equipment Scholarship
Anthony Roth ...................... Strasburg
Doosan Scholarship Sponsored by Bobcat Company Scholarship
Jonathan Friedt Mandan
Adam Frohlich Bismarck
Great River Energy Scholarship
Brady Bahm ............................ Mandan
Connor Brackenbury Mohall
Brandon Brown Bismarck
Erin Dammann Underwood
Chelsi Doll .............................. Mandan
Jason Hathaway ................... Bismarck
Ethan Krebs ....................... Jamestown
Isaiah Moch .......................... Bismarck
Jennifer Zastawniak Bismarck
Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Michels ............................ Belfield
Krystal Thorndike ................ Dickinson
Bob Kuntz Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Oien Bismarck
Dalton Schumacher Lincoln
MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship
Devin Fitcher Tolna
Brett Fleck Mandan
Trystan Harr Bismarck
Ty Krehlik.............................. Bismarck
Midcontinent Communications Scholarship
Levi Kinn Max
Preston Martin Bismarck
ND Auto Body Association Scholarship
Allan Sayler .......................... Bismarck
North Dakota Agricultural Association Scholarship
Jayden Aberle Bismarck
Connor Neva Jamestown
Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship
Gbenga Adewumi ................ Bismarck
Cody Allard .......................... Bismarck
Tyler Bauer Bismarck
Dallas Capdeville Bismarck
Karson Demers Mandan
James Dodd ......................... Bismarck
Nicholas Fetzer ...................... Zeeland
Michael Maertens .................... Lincoln
Trevor Martin Linton
Sawyer McDonald Bismarck
Lucas Meier Bismarck
Mikaela Miller Bismarck
Bryan Moser ..................... Pollock, SD
Kevin Rebel ............................. Hebron
Scott Schaff ............................ Mandan
Tanner Stoltz Dawson
Red Trail Energy Scholarship
Derek Zimmerle ..................... Mandan
Roughrider Chevrolet Association Scholarship
Andrew Fettig Bismarck
John A. “Jack” Schuchart Memorial Scholarship
Zane Joens .....................Spearfish, SD
Steve Sharp Memorial Scholarship
Killian Hullet Bismarck
Tesoro Welding Scholarship
Adam Giannonatti ............. Ludlow, SD
Xcel Energy Scholarship
James Dinius Langdon
Dustin Kleppen Bismarck
Kyle Little Bismarck
Brady Roshau ........................... Beulah
Ryan Waechter ........................ Crosby
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PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Annual Gifts of $500 or more to the BSC Foundation
The Foundation welcomes new and renewing President’s Club members for October 1 through December 31, 2015.
Aetna
AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services
Gary Anderson
Arntson Stewart Wegner PC
Myron and Marjory Atkinson, Jr.
Barr Engineering Co.
Bartlett & West
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
BlackRidgeBANK
BNC National Bank
Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes
Randi and Jennifer Borth
Dennis Boyd
Daryl and Donna Braun
Andrew and Amy Brown
Butler Machinery Company
Capital City Construction, Inc.
Cass County Electric Cooperative
Cheza, Inc.
Cynthia Clairmont-Schmidt
Dakota Agronomy
Dakota Caulking
Dakota Community Bank & Trust
Kathleen Dobovsky
Doosan Infracore Construction
Equipment (Bobcat)
Patrick and Mary Ann Durick
Ellendale Farmers Union
The Falkirk Mining Company
Dr. Marcus and Margaret Fiechtner
First International Bank & Trust
Mary Fisk
Richard and Lorraine Froelich
Debra Gallagher and Greg Tschider
Gate City Bank
Gateway HealthMart Pharmacy
Dr. David and Karen Gayton
Dr. Kevin and Ann Gilchrist
GOJC, Inc.
Great Plains & Empower
North Dakota
Great River Energy
Timothy and Joann Haas
Bryce and Maxine Hill
HUB International of ND
Niles and Ginger Hushka
Kirkwood Bank and Trust
Loren Kopseng
Dr. Eugene and Carol Kralicek
Bequest
Kramer Agency
Faye Kringstad
Donald Lang
Jay Larshus
John “Jack” Laschkewitsch and Children
Dr. Gordon and Jackie Leingang
Evan Lips
Steve and Gayle Lund
Art and Dorothy Mariner
Mariner Construction
North Dakota Community Foundation
Susanne Delaney Mattheis
Charitable Fund
Thomas and Jana McKee
MDU
Mid-America Steel
Roy and Patricia Mindt
Minnesota Power
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.
Ella Nayes
Terrance and Zanne Ness
New Century Ag
NextEra Energy Resources LLC
ONEOK, Inc.
Otter Tail Power Company
Jack and Kristen Paris
Prairie Engineering
Prairie Knights Casino & Resort
Lon and Jennifer Romsaas
Roughrider Electric Cooperative
Evey Russell
Ryan Dodge of Bismarck
Sanford Health
Jane and Gary Schulz
Steve and Janet Schwan
Security First Bank
Seifert Electric
Jason and Dr. Nigeria Stahl
SunPrairie Grain
Harley and Margaret Swenson
Tesoro
Tom and Frances Leach Foundation
Trucks of Bismarck
Irene and Morris Tschider
Stacy Tschider
U.S. Bank
Ubl Design Group, P.C.
Thomas and Alicia Uhde
United Agronomy, LLC
Chad and Stacy Wachter
Lance and Gail Wachter
Wells Fargo Bank
Stephen Welsh
Western Steel & Plumbing
Bruce and Bridget Whittey
Wilbur Ellis-Mott, Eligin and Sawyer
Al and Karen Wolf
Zuger Kirmis & Smith
EXECUTIVE CLUB
Annual gifts of $250-$499 to the BSC Foundation
The Foundation welcomes new and renewing Executive Club members for October 1 through December 31, 2015.
3M Foundation
Advanced Business Methods
Cheryl Elsbernd
Wayne Harris
Ken’s Flower Shop
Thomas and Jeanne Myers
Robert and Linda Tonolli
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IN MEMORIAM/HONORARIUM
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF GIVEN BY
Irene Borchert
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Lois Callies
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Martha Carlson
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Dean Gunsch
Jacquelyn Hagel
Kevin and Melinda Kiemele
Ryan Dodge of Bismarck
Steven Harris
Wayne Harris
Sarah Ann Haugen
Dr. Gordon and Jackie Leingang
Rose Marie Jonson
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Norman Kamins
Western Steel and Plumbing
Ed Kringstad
Cathy Janikowski
Faye Kringstad
Anton Landeis
BSC Employees
Peter and Marcella Lang
Donald Lang
Leonard and Doris Larshus
Jay Larshus
Mary Morris Laschkewitsch
John “Jack” Laschkewitsch and Children
Laurel McDaniel
BSC Employees
Henry and Agnes Miller
Everett and Beverly Miller
LeRoy M. Nayes
Ella Nayes
Marcia Olson
Sonna Anderson
Kirsten Baesler
Joyce Borgelt
Karen Bracht Ohlhauser
Nancy Brandvik
Bill and Dina Butcher
Michael and Shawn Deisz
Mary and George Dinyer
Leland and Valerie Fischer
Franny Inc.
Dr. Kevin and Ann Gilchrist
Gary and Fran Gronberg
Robert and Cherie Harms
Dr. Mark Hart
Kim and Juanita Hocking
Richard and Connie Johnsen
Dan and Mary Kuntz
Ellen and Paul Laubscher
Julie Leer
LIW, Inc.
Elizabeth Lucas
Steve and Gayle Lund
Bruce and Lisa Murry
Thomas and Jeanne Myers
Anna Ness
Leif and Valerie Peterson
Dr. Lee and Jolene Podoll
Cyril and Margaret Puetz
Dr. Henry and Mabel Reichert
Karey Schaff-Eisenbarth
Judge William and Joan Severin
Larry C. Skogen
Rudy and Leann Steidl
Tim and Tamara Uselman
Dr. Richard and Joan Werstler
Martin and Sheila White
Aldeen Paris Welsh Taylor
Stephen Welsh
Florence Porsborg
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Donald L. Russell
Evey Russell
Herman Schafer
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Joanne Schwappach
Don and Lynne Bigwood
Lee Selland
Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Association
Adrian and Ardeth Taylor
Kathleen Dobovsky
Marian Uhlich
BSC Employees
Jeanette Veverka
BSC Employees
Ron Yerkey
BSC Employees
KRAFT JOINS BSC FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Terry Kraft was elected to the BSC Foundation Board of Trustees at the November board meeting.
Kraft is president of Terry J. Kraft Agency, Inc. representing American Family Insurance. Active in the community, Kraft serves on the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and is a member and past chair of the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce. He is also a board member and past chair of the Missouri Valley Slope Area Wide United Way, a member of the Mandan Kiwanis and a Christ the King Catholic Church trustee.
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TERRY KRAFT
BSC CLASS CONNECTIONS
DENNIS MEYER, ’58 , has been named the North Dakota state director/ coordinator for the SCORE chapters in Bismarck-Mandan, Minot, Grand Forks and Fargo. He is the immediate past chairman of the Bismarck-Mandan chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
RICHARD “DIGGER” KOHLER, ’65 , accepted an award in the “Experimental Film” category at the 2015 People’s Film Festival in Harlem, N.Y., for his drama, “An Interview with Martin Light.” Kohler also recently screened his trilogy of blues documentaries at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis, Minn.
GARRY REDMANN, ’69 , former BSC photography instructor and now retired from North Dakota Department of Transportation, took the photo of the buffalo used for the new North Dakota vehicle license plates.
WILLIAM (BILL) KNUDSON, ’75 , retired from Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bismarck, N.D.
CELESTE LILLY, ’79 , received the National Association of Disability Examiners (NADE) 2015 Examiner of the Year Award. Lilly works at the North Carolina Disability Determination Services in Raleigh, N.C.
DEBORAH RYCKMAN, ’79 , joined Ameriprise Financial Services, Bismarck, N.D., as a paraplanner.
ROBERT FODE, ’81 , was promoted to the rank of brigadier general, becoming one of only fi ve general offi cers within the ranks of the North Dakota National Guard.
KARIN HASKELL, ’84 , received the certifi ed residential specialist designation from the Council of Residential Specialists, an affi liate of the National Association of Realtors.
REV. RANDY UPGREN, ’87 , wrote and published his fi rst book, “The End is the Beginning: Betting Your Life on the Ultimate Second Chance.” Upgren is the lead pastor of preaching and teaching at Charity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, N.D. The book is available locally and online
DEBORAH SCHON, ’88 , joined Lutheran Social Services Abound Counseling in Bismarck, N.D., as a licensed psychologist.
MICHELLE MAIER, ’91 , a family nurse practitioner, is the owner of Embrace Wellness in Bismarck, N.D.
PAM GANGE, ’92 , joined Gate City Bank in Mandan, N.D., as a senior mortgage loan offi cer.
MELISSA GORDON, ’93 , was appointed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple to the North Dakota Council on the Arts Board of Directors.
JULIE ELLINGSON, ’93 , was recognized for 20 years of service with the North Dakota Stockman’s Association (NDSA), beginning in 1995 as communications director and editor of the North Dakota Stockman. Ellingson is now the NDSA executive vice president.
AMANDA REED, ’96 , is an accounting specialist at KLJ Solutions, Bismarck, N.D.
TIFFANY KRAMER-RICHARD, ’99 , is director of clinic health information management at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, N.D.
CHRIS RAY FILIBECK, ’02 , has been named a member of the 2015 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the Executive Council are among the most successful of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents.
JOSHUA WOLFF, ’02 AND ’06 , is a laborer at Basin Electric Antelope Valley Station in Beulah, N.D.
DELRAE BAUMGARTNER ’04 , and AMBER WOLF ’06 , joined Emmons County Public Health in Linton, N.D., as registered nurses.
ROB MELAND, ’05 , placed in the top two-thirds of participants in the Iron Man Triathlon in Madison, Wis. Meland is a BSC assistant professor of military science.
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JASON STENEHJEM, ’05 , joins Wenck Associates, Mandan, N.D., as a civil technician assisting the Real Estate & Development Group with his primary focus on CAD support, fi eld survey and inspection work.
KATIE HORNER, ’06 , a family nurse practitioner, has opened Medical Weight Loss Specialists in Bismarck, N.D.
REBECCA JOCHIM, ’07 , and MEGAN HEATON, ’13 , have joined Linton Medical Center, Linton, N.D. Heaton is the receptionist and Jochim is a family nurse practitioner.
AMY WEIAND, ’07 , has joined the North Dakota Offi ce of Tax Commissioner as a mailroom/ offi ce assistant.
STEPHANIE RAUSCH, ’10 , is an English teacher at Wing High School, Wing, N.D.
KAITLIN BOHLANDER, ’11 , joined Thrivent Financial as a fi nancial representative with its Northland Regional Financial offi ce in Bismarck, N.D.
TAYLOR KURTZ, ’11 , joined KK BOLD in Bismarck, N.D., as assistant production manager and graphic designer.
BRITTANY MILLER, ’11 , has been hired as a receptionist at Dakota Eye Institute, Bismarck, N.D.
KACIE BEATTIE, ’12 , has been promoted to operations specialist II at the Starion Financial branch in Mandan, N.D.
JUDAH COLEMAN, ’12 , joined the staff of Alliance Real Estate, Bismarck, N.D.
WENDI JOHNSTON, ’12 , was appointed to the North Dakota Board of Nursing by Gov. Jack Dalrymple. Johnston is a licensed practical nurse with Dakota Travel Nurse.
EMILY BOSH, ’13 , has been promoted to electronic payment specialist at Capital Credit Union, Bismarck, N.D.
MICHAEL DAUTERMAN, ’13 , graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and recently was hired as an engineer at Arcelormittal Steel Company in Indiana.
DANIEL DECK, ’13 , has been hired as the agricultural education assistant at Harvey School, Harvey, N.D.
ANDREA ENGLE, ’13 , joined Odney Advertising as a graphic designer in Bismarck, N.D.
KIFFIN HOWARD, ’13 , joined Eide Bailly, LLP, in Bismarck, N.D., as a tax administrative assistant.
KORI MARIE KAELBERER, ’13 , is a fourth grade teacher at Hazen School in Hazen, N.D.
ALYSSA MEIER, ’13 , joined the Washburn Leader-News, Washburn, N.D., as editor.
ELLIE SCHMIT, ’13 , is the owner of Rustic Roots, a new fl ower and gift shop in LaMoure, N.D.
SPORTS RECAP
VOLLEYBALL
The BSC volleyball team had an outstanding season. They fi nished as co-Mon-Dak Conference champions with a record of 7-1. Their overall season record was 27-8. BSC coach Jeni Walsh was named Mon-Dak Conference Coach of the Year and sophomore outside hitter Chai Pappa was selected as Mon-Dak Conference and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIII MVP. Sophomore middle hitter Addie Eamon was recognized as Mon-Dak All-Conference and All-Region XIII, and freshman outside hitter Lachelle Bumgarner as All-Region XIII.
MEN’S SOCCER
The men’s soccer team fi nished the season 4-7 overall and sophomore goalkeeper Gage Wolt was selected All-Region XIII.
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GOLF
Freshman Connor Hellman was selected All-Region XIII and qualifi ed for the National Golf Tournament in June 2016.
Freshman Aimee Kittilson was named All-Region XIII and qualifi ed for the National Golf Tournament in May 2016. BSC Coach Michael Herzog was named NJCAA Region XIII Coach of the Year.
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PO Box 5587
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY
FEB. 25 Spring Job Fair, 4-6:30 p.m., NECE Bavendick Stateroom
MARCH
MARCH 13 Conversations at BSC, “Buffalo Bill Cody and the Invention of the West,” 3 p.m., NECE Bavendick Stateroom
MARCH 24 Visual Art Faculty Exhibition reception, 4-6 p.m., Gannon Gallery, LEA Hall.
APRIL
APRIL 6-MAY 5 ArtsQuest, BSC Campus
APRIL 6-10 Spring musical, ““Legally Blonde,” 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
APRIL 12 Collage Concert with “Figments of Imagination” readings, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
APRIL 15 Choir Concert, 7;30 p.m., NECE Bavendick Stateroom
APRIL 18 Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
APRIL 20 BSC Student Recognition Ceremony, 7 p.m., NECE Bavendick Stateroom
APRIL 24 Student recitals, 3 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
APRIL 26 Chamber Ensemble Concert, with “Figments of Imagination” artwork, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
APRIL 28 Juried Student Art Exhibit reception, 4-7 p.m., Gannon Gallery, LEA Hall
APRIL 29 Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
MAY
MAY 12 Alumni Awards Dinner , NECE Bavendick Stateroom
MAY 13 Commencement, Bismarck Event Center
JUNE
JUNE 17 President’s Cup Golf Classic , Prairie West Golf Course
JULY
JULY 8 President’s Run , Location TBD
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