Blue Hawk Bulletin March 2019

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March 2019 RURAL WOMEN ON THE WESTERN EDGE – “BLAZERS AND BLUE JEANS” MARCH 22-23 Dickinson State University will host a women’s conference designed to provide practical, inspirational and developmental opportunities for rural women. This event, themed “Blazers and Blue Jeans,” will empower and connect women with resources and information to inspire leadership and help build strong communities.

This event is supported by the Dickinson Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Bush Foundation.

Tickets for the conference are $35. To register or for more information visit dickinsonstate.edu/rwc.

2019 RURAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Registration Wienbergen Gym

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Opening Remarks Wienbergen Gym Refreshments served - Nacho Bar

7:15 - 9:00 p.m.

KEYNOTE: The Rural Sisterhood - Elizabeth Shipstead Wienbergen Gym

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

Registration May Hall, Stickney Auditorium

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks May Hall, Stickney Auditorium May Hall Stickney Auditorium

Murphy Hall Stroup Auditorium, room 117

Murphy Hall Thompson Auditorium, room 155

Klinefelter Hall Beck Auditorium

8:40 - 9:25 a.m.

Dreaming of a Business Darrell Neubert

How to Buy Life Insurance & Farm Insurance Clare Messmer

Organizing Our Lives Elizabeth Shipstead

Tool Time Amanda Mickey

9:35 - 10:20 a.m.

Cyber Security Lori Hauf

Investing in your Retirement Joe Hanstad

Couch to 5K Michelle Orton

Freezer Meals Holly Johnson

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Brittney Hirth

Succession and Estate Planning Jordan Selinger

Healthy Eating for Women Ann Wittkopp

Instant Pot Kaitlyn Dukart

11:15 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Lunch Wienbergen Gym

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

KEYNOTE: Stop the Bleed - Dr. Mary Aaland May Hall, Stickney Auditorium

Vendor Show

1:25 - 2:10 p.m.

Effectively Communicate with Community Leaders Sarah Trustem and Nikki Wolla

Cottage Foods & Creative Farm Income Julie Garden-Robinson

Top 10 Pharmacy Questions Dawn Pruitt

My Heritage Virginia Bjorness

2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

Steps to an Elected Office Sarah Trustem

Home Canning Presenter TBA

Hospice: Its Value & Purpose Wendy Baumgarten, LSW

Simple Social Media Marie Moe

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Wienbergen Gym

Closing Remarks - Jessie Veeder May Hall, Stickney Auditorium

DSU’S NURSING PROGRAM NAMED THIRD BEST IN STATE

DSU CHEER AND DANCE TEAM RAISES OVER $2,000 IN SUPPORT OF W.I.G.S. Dickinson State University’s (DSU) cheer and dance team raised over $2,000 in support of W.I.G.S. (Wear Integrity Grace and Style)! The team partnered with CHI St. Alexius Health in Dickinson to “Pink Out” DSU sporting events and promote breast cancer awareness.

The Dickinson State University (DSU) nursing program has been ranked third best in the state by RegisteredNursing.org. Contributing to this selection is the program’s licensure exam pass rates. In 2018, 100 percent of DSU’s RN graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination, well above the state and national averages.

DSU HONORED WITH NATIONAL ADVERTISING AWARDS Dickinson State University (DSU) was named among the top in the nation in the 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) program.

The 2018 CAA program had more than 900 entries from the United States and Canada representing small community colleges to very large schools and universities.

DSU received a Gold Award for the Centennial Logo and a Silver Award for the DSU News Blog. This is the fifth consecutive year that DSU has received an award for designs submitted to CAA. Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges placing them in the top 16 percent of the nation for advertising excellence. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall appeal.

All winners are posted on the Collegiate Advertising Awards website at www.collegiateadawards.com.

2019

Celebration of Scholars Dickinson State University invites the community to attend the 2019 Celebration of Scholars, an annual conference featuring original research, scholarly work and artistic creations by DSU students.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 8:30 A.M. KLINEFELTER HALL

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Dear Reader, I want to invite you to attend our upcoming Women’s Voices events in March. Our overarching theme, Women and the American Dream, prompts us to question how women create and embody unique definitions of the American dream.

“Women and the American Dream: We, Too, Are America,” will be a community reading of a collection of poems, short stories and novel excerpts, all written by women, that feature some facet of the American dream. We will listen to these texts together and then discuss how we define the American dream today. This reading will take place March 19 at DSU. The Women’s Voices Committee is partnering with Humanities North Dakota to host one of Dickinson’s first Think & Drink March 24. Think & Drink is a happy-hour discussion series that begins with a short, thought-provoking presentation by a local humanities scholar and concludes with lively discussion and a beverage of your choice. This session will be titled, “Settlers: Are North Dakotans Happy?” and feature Dr. Debora Dragseth, professor of business administration. We are excited to get the community involved in this event at The Rock’s Corner Bar. A small cover charge will buy participants a drink ticket, and participants must be 21 years of age or older.

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WOMEN DREAMING AMERICA: PIONEERS, PATRIOTS, AND MAVERICKS

JANAE MOORE HONORED AT SECOND ANNUAL “MOORE THAN JUST A GAME” NIGHT FEB. 9

Our final event, “Hidden Figures: Calculating the American Dream,” will be a special film screening of Hidden Figures March 28 at the Dickinson Area Public Library. This movie portrays the extraordinary lives and work of the women involved with NASA’s first successful orbit of the Earth by astronaut John Glenn.

These brilliant African-American women faced discrimination and hardship; still, their work pushed America ahead in the race to space. They made the American Dream of landing on the moon much more feasible.

I am thrilled for our upcoming schedule, and I hope to see you all at these events, which are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Sincerely, Lara Carlson McGoey, Chair of Women’s Voices Instructor of English, Dickinson State University ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dickinson State University (DSU) will feature a series of events for the 16th annual Women’s Voices series held in March.

DSU students, staff and faculty will be joined by Dickinson area community members and visiting speakers for the following events: TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Women and the American Dream: We, Too, Are America 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Beck Auditorium, Klinefelter Hall DSU | Free DSU students, faculty and staff will read from a collection of short stories, poems, and essays written by women, which demonstrate some aspect of the American Dream.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Settlers: Are North Dakotans Happy?

2 – 4 p.m. | The Rock’s Corner Bar | $15 cover charge Women’s Voices has partnered with Humanities North Dakota to host one of Dickinson’s first Think & Drink sessions. The event is a happyhour discussion beginning with a brief, thought-provoking presentation

by DSU’s Dr. Debora Dragseth. The cover charge will include one drink ticket. Individuals must be at least 21 years of age to attend.

For more information, visit www.humanitiesnd.org/td-dickinson.html.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Hidden Figures: Calculating the American Dream 6 – 8 p.m. | Dickinson Area Public Library | Free Hidden Figures details the extraordinary lives of the women involved in NASA’s first successful orbit of Earth. A discussion will follow the screening of the film.

All events are open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, please contact Lara Carlson McGoey at lara.carlsonmcgoey@dickinsonstate.edu or the DSU Department of Language and Literature at 701-483-2316.

This year, Women’s Voices is sponsored by the Dickinson Area Public Library, North Dakota Council on the Arts, Dickinson Area Community Foundation, American Association of University Women, Humanities ND, and Dickinson State University.

2019 SAVE THE DATE

In July 2013, the Blue Hawk family was saddened by the tragic death of student athlete Janae Moore. In the years that have followed, Moore’s legacy and memory has lived on through the Dickinson State University campus community. In honor of Moore, the women’s basketball team held the second annual “Moore than Just a Game” night Saturday, Feb. 9.

The evening included recognition of Moore’s parents, David and Terri, along with her Blue Hawk teammates and others whose lives she has touched. During the women’s basketball game against Dakota State University, a halftime event featured a “shoot-out” to raise funds for the Janae Moore Scholarship Fund. After the basketball games concluded, the DSU Heritage Foundation hosted a postgame social.

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ONE RED PAPERCLIP Silent Auction final trades

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 Noon - 5:30 p.m.

Dickinson State University, Stoxen Library MORE INFO: DR. DEBORA DRAGSETH (701) 483-2696

PROCEEDS FROM THE AUCTION WILL BE DONATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER (DVRCC) DONATIONS FOR DVRCC WILL BE ACCEPTED APRIL 6-9, 2019 AT STOXEN LIBRARY

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2019 DVRCC WISHLIST: Stain Remover Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets (sensitive skin)

Laundry Soap (HE) Diapers (Size 5-6)

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KIDS DAY ON THE FARM CELEBRATE!

Celebrating 30 Years!

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dickinson State University University Indoor Arena (400 State Ave)

ADMISSION IS FREE! YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE: www.dickinsonstate.edu/kidsdayonthefarm QUESTIONS? dsu.agclub@dickinsonstate.edu or (307) 429-9881

DSU Concert Band Spring Concert Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. (MT)

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium IN COMMEMORATION OF HISTORIC EVENTS, MUSIC, AND PEOPLE OF AMERICA

All welcome. Admission $5 (cash only). Free with DSU ID. Proceeds go to DSU Concert Band’s educational travel fund.

Hawk’s Perch FEBRUARY 2019 After a fall season of unseasonably warm weather, the cold grip of winter has fallen upon the region. I am not sure I will ever physically adjust to a temperature of -28 degrees with a “feels like” temperature of -50 degrees when the wind becomes a factor. What I like best about North Dakota, however, is that regardless of the outside temperature, we always find ways to warm our minds and hearts through our interactions with each other and the surrounding community.

To help celebrate Black History Month, DSU was proud to host the True Black History Museum-a traveling museum March 7. Fred Saffold III is the CEO and Founder of The True Black History Museum. This traveling Black History was established to preserve the history of African-American people and to educate others of the many great contributions that African-Americans have made to humankind. The collection takes you on a journey through the African-American experience and is comprised of over 1,000 authentic pieces dating from the late 1700’s to the 21st century. Over 35,000 people throughout the U.S. have viewed the museum on college campuses, schools, churches and corporate events. March is Women’s History month and we will be hosting the Women of Color traveling museum, seminars and workshops throughout the month to examine the “Women Who Dreamed America.” I invite you to visit our events calendar to learn more about these programs.

The Mind’s Eye Art Gallery in Klinefelter Hall is hosting Fine Art Prints from the DSU Collection. This collection is on display through the first week of March. With 100 years of education, the University has a deep and varied collection of art dating well back in its history. From past leaders to local artists, with added campus photos that showcase the change and forward progress of this great institution, Fine Arts Prints from the DSU Collection walks you back into the history of DSU. We invite you to come take this stroll through history for yourself, enjoying what has been, and envisioning what is yet to come as we work together to continue to build a wonderful educational bridge for western North Dakota. March 11, we invite you to join us for the opening of an exhibit by DSU senior, Maclyn Hauck, “Landscapes of a Horse.”

On March 2, the DSU Heritage Foundation hosted Sweating for Scholarships at the West River Community Center. The theme for this year’s event was the 1980s, participants dug deep into their closets and pulled out a piece of nostalgia for fun and merriment. Sweating for Scholarships was an ideal way to get some exercise while helping an important cause.

Not all events have catered to indoor activity. On February 18, the third annual Carp(e) Diem ice fishing contest was held at Patterson Lake. The event this year drew more community members than in the past, and we had participants who did not wish to fish themselves but wanted to join the festivities to visit, and enjoy the outdoors around the area for a short period. The fishing was slow, but the amount of fun and comradeship was amazing. I thank everybody who participated and always look forward to sharing these moments of social bonding with the community.

I have been focusing on events centered on the University campus, but many celebrations are being held in and around the Dickinson area. Through the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, your local church, or other Dickinson businesses, there are activities hosted on a daily basis that are open to the public, and will continue to warm your minds and hearts.

On these “cool” North Dakota days, do not isolate yourself, but get out and enjoy what your community has to offer. I would love to see you at one of our campus experiences, and I look forward to seeing each of you around the city as we warm ourselves with the friendship of each other.

Sincerely,

Tom Mitzel

THIRD ANNUAL CARP(E) DIEM ICE FISHING CONTEST AT PATTERSON LAKE

ALUMNI S P O T L I G H T

BRADY BOESE ’12 Why did you choose Dickinson State University for your bachelor’s degree?

DSU has a good business program which I was seeking a degree in. Additionally, the cost was much less compared to other schools, especially a private school I was considering in Minnesota. The location was also a selling point. I was far enough from home to feel independent but yet close enough to have family come down for weekend visits.

What degree did you earn?

I graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in management.

Was there a certain professor who made a big impact on your life?

I had quite a few professors that made a big impact on my life. Deb Dragseth not only helped me during my years at DSU but she’s been an extremely helpful resource as I further my career. I’d be remiss to forget Cal Kolling as he helped me to start my career at American Bank.

What is a favorite memory you have of your time as an undergrad?

I enjoyed making connections with students, faculty and staff. I have a lot of memorable experiences that I won’t ever forget. It’s been great to keep these relationships going outside of DSU as well.

What are you most proud of when you look back at your time at DSU? Tough question---something I don’t really reflect on a lot but I am proud to have graduated in four years and know I put the work in to achieve my degree. I didn’t cheat myself---I earned it.

What was the most difficult thing for you as an undergraduate, and how did you overcome it?

Some of the courses were very difficult and challenging. However, by putting in the work I was able to overcome it. This same mentality I developed has helped me in my career as well.

What did you enjoy most about being a Blue Hawk?

Again, the connections made it all worthwhile. But as for being a Blue Hawk, I always felt pride telling people I was a DSU Blue Hawk. Additionally, the support from the community made it feel almost like a family.

What would you tell someone who is considering attending DSU? DSU is a great school with terrific opportunities to shape you into the person you want to be. When you decide to attend, make it a point to get involved early and often.

How did DSU help shape your decisions for your path after you graduated?

It just helped to lay the foundation---to set me on the right path.

How did your time at DSU help you to be successful in your later pursuits?

The ability to meet new people, be challenged to critically think and work hard have all served me well.

What are you doing now?

I am a consumer/mortgage loan officer at American Bank Center in Dickinson and run my own business, Boese Image Builders.

Do you have any plans for the future you would like to share?

Continue to be the best that I can be and go wherever the Lord leads me.

Correction: In last month’s edition, it was stated that alumna Alicia Erickson ’00 attended DSU-Bismarck. It should be noted that Erickson attended Dickinson State University’s main campus in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Dickinson State University Stoxen Library REGULAR HOURS Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 10 pm Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday 4 pm - 10 pm Holidays, University breaks, and final test period hours are posted in advance in the library and on our Facebook page  Stoxen Library - Dickinson State University

L to R: Scott Decker, Thomas Mitzel, Bob Treitline, Shailoh and Landry Kovash

L to R: Thomas Mitzel, Dale and Jayden Dolechek

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Unni Boksasp Ensemble (Norway)

PUBLIC CONCERT Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

May Hall, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium

“LANDSCAPES OF A HORSE” HAUCK’S SENIOR EXHIBIT TO BE FEATURED IN MIND’S EYE ART GALLERY Dickinson State University (DSU) senior Maclyn Hauck will display her capstone exhibit “Landscapes of a Horse” in the Mind’s Eye Art Gallery on the DSU campus.

This exhibit will be open March 11 – April 13, with an artist’s reception scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 1 – 3 p.m.

“Maclyn Hauck’s photography features the elegance of horses and the wonder of her native South Dakota landscapes. The two come together, inseparably, in her senior capstone exhibition at the Mind’s Eye Gallery,” says Ian Mabry, assistant professor of art and director of the gallery at DSU. The Mind’s Eye Art Gallery is located in the lower level of Klinefelter Hall and is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Mabry at ian.mabry@dickinsonstate.edu or at 701-483-2020.

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DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY EVENTS March 9

DSU Praxis Testing

8 a.m.

May Hall room 1

March 9

DSU Federation of Music Clubs Junior Music Festival

8:30 a.m.

May Hall Music Dept. and Klinefelter Hall

March 9

DSU Praxis Testing

1:30 p.m.

May Hall room 1

March 12 Region 10 Instrumental Festival

8 a.m.

Dorothy Stickney Auditorium

March 14 Marketplace for Kids

9 a.m.

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium

March 14 DSU Federation of Music Clubs Junior Music Festival (make up)

4 p.m.

May Hall Music Dept. and Klinefelter Hall

March 19 Women’s Voices - Women and the American Dream: We, Too, Sing America

6 p.m.

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium

March 20 Open Forum with the President

3 p.m.

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium

March 22 Rural Women On the Western Edge

5 p.m.

Registration - Wienbergen Gym

March 23 Rural Women On the Western Edge

7:30 a.m.

Registration - May Hall

March 24 Women’s Voices - Settlers: Are North Dakotans Happy?

2 p.m.

Dickinson, The Rock’s Corner Bar

March 28 Women’s Voices - Hidden Figures: Calculating the American Dream

6 p.m.

Dickinson Area Public Library

March 29 Spring Open House

10 a.m.

Student Center

March 30 LSAT

All Day

On campus

March 30 Molecular Biology Teacher Workshops

8 a.m.

Murphy Hall, Room 129

March 31 Blue Hawk Youth Volleyball Camp

8 a.m.

Scott Gym and Wienbergen Gym

March 31 Gold Cup Honors Recital

2 p.m.

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium

April 2

Roundup Forum

7 p.m.

Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium

April 3

Blue Hawk Career Day

8:30 a.m.

Klinefelter Hall and Student Center

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ADMISSIONS EVENTS

SPRING OPEN HOUSE March 29, 2019 at 10 a.m.

DSU Klinefelter Hall

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