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November 2018 JORGENSON FAMILY ESTABLISHES DSU RODEO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP The family of Dale and Barbara Jorgenson has chosen to honor the couple by establishing a new scholarship benefiting Dickinson State University rodeo program students. The Dale & Barbara Jorgenson Family Rodeo Endowment Scholarship was developed to support students from McKenzie County in North Dakota who are planning to attend DSU and participate in rodeo. Dale and Barbara Jorgenson, lifelong McKenzie County residents and ranchers, married in 1958. They chose McKenzie County to make their home and raise their family. They purchased a ranch east of Watford City in 1963 and raised three children: Tim, Tom and Joan. The Jorgenson’s have seven grandchildren and currently have one great-grandson. Both Dale and Barbara attended DSU. Dale’s lifelong commitment to rodeo competition started at a young age with a 1956 North Dakota High School Bareback Riding championship. At the collegiate level, he was a member of the inaugural Dickinson State rodeo team, which won the team title for their region in the first year of existence. Dale was third in the nation in bull riding that year. A perennial champion in the North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA), Dale won championships at both ends of the arena including bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling and all-around titles. In his later years, Dale was an avid team roper. His passion for horses and competition led him to compete in many roping events held across the region. The Jorgenson arena was always a welcome place for young cowboys to get some helpful instruction and to have a place to practice. Dale’s resume of championships earned him an induction to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2002, which was a source of great pride to him. His lifelong passion for the sport of rodeo and the western way of life lives on in his family today. The Jorgenson family continues, with each ensuing generation, to be competitive in the sport of rodeo.
DICKINSON STATE BRINGS “WHAT WERE YOU WEARING?” EXHIBIT TO CAMPUS
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
Dickinson State University (DSU), in conjunction with the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center (DVRCC), was excited to bring a powerful and thought-provoking exhibit to campus as part of an effort to end the stigmas associated with sexual assault. The “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation was housed in room 112 on the main floor of the Student Center and was open Oct. 22-26.
“‘What Were You Wearing?’ is an art installation that provides a response to one of our culture’s most pervasive rape myths that what the victim was wearing was the reason they were assaulted,” explained Keith James, interim assistant director of Housing & Dining. The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit originated at the University of Arkansas in 2013. The project was started by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert and inspired by Dr. Mary Simmerling’s poem, “What I Was Wearing.” The installation consists of outfits recreated from the stories of student survivors; next to each outfit is a statement from the survivor about her or his experience. Conversation is a big reason for having this exhibit come to DSU. “This is a type of exhibit that, hopefully, will start conversations,” said James. “We hope that students as well as the public will begin to have conversations as to how to have healthy, meaningful and safe relationships and why consent is important.” James feels that as a hub of learning and open discussion, the DSU community must be proactive in ending the myths regarding sexual assault. “The first time that I walked through this installation at another campus, I was moved,” shared James. “I came out asking myself, ‘What can I do?’ As a higher education professional, I realize that there are students who may have had this experience, and I hope they will realize that DSU is committed to providing resources and awareness to help them.” DVRCC was on-site most days to share what resources they provide should people in the community need to reach out.
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Chris Gartner & Suzanna Moberg
2018 Homecoming
MEET ASHLEY TILLMAN
By: Cambria Morales, student intern
Ashley Tillman has always wanted to work in education, and when the opportunity arose to work at DSU, she was excited about providing student support in as disability services specialist and career development coordinator. As disability services specialist, students come visit with Tillman if they have any questions regarding disability accommodations on campus. Although she does not diagnose students, she can connect them to area resources. Student needs vary and can include the need for support in navigating food allergies, learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Tillman enjoys helping students connect with resources both on and off campus. In addition to her work as disability services specialist, Tillman also serves as the University’s career development coordinator. Tillman provides assistance as students build their resumes and cover letters. She also helps with job searches and can even conduct mock interviews to better prepare students for real interviews. Tillman has created quick tips and paper templates as guides for students to use when creating materials for their job search or when applying for graduate school. Recently, Tillman updated the career development website to provide enhanced resources for student internships. Her goal is to connect students with local businesses who have internship opportunities. The site, www.dickinsonstate.edu/hawksforhire, has a new form where businesses can submit internship opportunities. She looks forward to growing this program through a new internship fair. This year marks Tillman’s second year at DSU, and she enjoys it. She loves working as part of the SOAR Center and contributing to its focus on assisting students. Tillman says that working with students is the best part of her job. She feels it is essential for faculty and staff to build relationships with students for both parties to succeed when it comes to student achievement.
DSU TO HOST INTERNSHIP FAIR
By: Cambria Morales, student intern
November 8, DSU will be hosting an internship fair that coincides with student advisement and registration. The event will be in the Student Opportunity and Resource (SOAR) Center, second floor of May Hall. The goal for this event is to connect DSU students with employers who have internship opportunities available for spring and summer 2019. A variety of local and regional businesses will host booths on campus during the internship fair. Many of these businesses already have positive connections with DSU students and are excited to be on campus for this event. The internship fair is open to all students on campus. The businesses coming to the University have many different types of internships available for students. Although some of the companies may have specific requirements, or look for students closer to graduation, they are still open to talking to all students about possible employment. First-year students and sophomores are encouraged to speak to these businesses and build connections with future summer jobs or internships later on in their college careers. “It is never too soon to start building connections and networking for the future,” said Tillman. “The internship fair is one way that DSU can help students and employers connect with one another. We look forward to this event and will continue to promote internship opportunities.” Students are encouraged to stop by the internship fair on Nov. 8, to learn more about internship opportunities. Businesses that are interested in participating in the event are invited to contact Ashley Tillman, ashley.tillman@dickinsonstate.edu or 701-4832101 to register.
OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE
By: Cambria Morales, student intern
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Petersen Researcher and Animal Scientist Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory
Dickinson State University Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies is sponsoring the seventh annual Opportunities in Agriculture event on Wed, Nov. 14, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Henry Biesiot Activities Center. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Throughout the day DSU students will present their senior capstone research projects in a series of presentations. Dr. Mark Petersen, Research Leader and Animal Scientist at Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory, will give a Keynote address at 1 p.m. There will also be an agricultural job fair and graduate school booths. The event is designed to promote opportunities in agriculture research and facilitate networking for anyone interested in a career in agriculture.
SIX INDIVIDUALS AND ONE TEAM INDUCTED INTO THE DSU BLUE HAWK HALL OF FAME HANK BIESIOT- FOOTBALL Hank Biesiot is a former football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Dickinson State University, a position he had held from 1976-2013. Biesiot is one of the few college football coaches with over 200 career wins and 30 seasons of experience at the collegiate level. Biesiot won 17 conference championships and amassed 258 wins in his 39 years as head coach. In 2006, he was inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame as a coach. He is also in the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and the North Dakota Athletic Hall of Fame. He retired as an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Mayville State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. BUD ETZOLD- FOOTBALL Bud Etzold joined the Dickinson State football program in the fall of 1970 after graduating high school in Libby, Montana. A four-year letterman, his playing career was highlighted in 1974 by being selected All Conference NDCAC, All District 12 & Honorable Mention NAIA All American as an offensive lineman. Etzold served as co-captain of the first Blue Hawk football team. His college coaching experience began in 1975 as a student coach. Etzold went on to coach at Richardton High School and Geraldin High School. His college coaching included stints at Bismarck Jr College, University of North Dakota, Central Missouri, Northern Michigan, University of Mary and two terms as head coach at Jamestown College. His coaching career highlights included 12 conference championships won or shared along with 13 national playoff appearances. His 1997 undefeated regular season champion Jimmie Football team won the only national playoff game in school history. Etzold was selected NDCAC and ND Sportscasters and Sportswriters Male College Coach of the Year for his 1997 team’s success. Both the 1997 and 1998 Jimmie football teams are in the school’s Hall of Fame. TJ HERAUF- FOOTBALL/TRACK TJ Herauf is currently the President and CEO of Dickinson Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Herauf has been an extremely active member in his community. Herauf has served on a variety of boards and committees including service as: a member of the Babe Ruth World Series Committee; a past president of the Blue Hawk Booster Club; and president of Stark Development Corporation. He also represents Dickinson Coca-Cola on a national scale, serving as a member of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Board of Governors. Herauf was a two-sport athlete at Dickinson State, as he competed in football, as well as track and field from 1982-1986. Herauf earned a number of accolades during his time at DSU. In 1984 and 1985, he received a football All-Conference honorable mention. Herauf held the longest field goal record at Dickinson State and was the discus conference champion. During his senior year, he was voted in as a captain of both the football and track team and was the District 12 discus champion. Herauf competed at the NAIA National Track and Field Meet and received the Harry Weinbergen Athlete of the Year Award. JEFF STEWART- FOOTBALL/WRESTLING Jeff Stewart was a dual-sport athlete during his time at Dickinson State College in the 1990s. He was an allconference athlete in football and was a two-time AllAmerican in wrestling. Stewart helped the Blue Hawks football team win three conference championships. Those teams made an appearance in the quarterfinals in 1990 and semifinals in 1991. Stewart dedicated 20 years of service to his country as a member of the Army National Guard attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. In 2004-2005, he served a tour in Iraq. In his term as an explosive ordinance detection specialist, Stewart was awarded the Bronze Star for distinguishing himself through heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, and meritorious service in a combat zone. Stewart retired from the National Guard in 2008. He has been a teacher in Rugby, North Dakota for 25 years. He has also taught life science, earth science, health, physical education and drivers education. While at Rugby, he coached junior high, junior varsity and varsity sports. Stewart helped develop and coach a peewee wrestling program in Rugby. He is currently a varsity football and wrestling coach. AARON JOHANSEN- FOOTBALL/TRACK Aaron Johansen graduated from high school in Medicine Lake, North Dakota, in 2001 and came to Dickinson State University to play football and run track. He was an all-conference safety in football and played on three football teams that have been inducted into the Dickinson State Athletic Hall of Fame. He was part of four consecutive conference championships in football, 2002-2005. On the track, Johansen was an eight-time All-American and a member of the 2003 National Runner-Up, 2004 National Championship team and 2005 National Championship team. Johansen graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in business management. For the past eight years, he has been owner and partner of Farmers Union Insurance along with running a rental business and farming. DANA DUNSMORE- SOFTBALL Dana Dunsmore was born and raised in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to attending Dickinson State University, Dunsmore spent two years playing softball at Kansas City Kansas Community College. After two successful seasons in Kansas City, Dunsmore transferred to DSU in the fall of 2005. While at DSU, Dunsmore made the President’s List, an NAIA All-American scholar-athlete in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, after helping her team to the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history, Dunsmore was named an NAIA First Team All-American. She was also named the 2007 Region and DAC Conference Softball Player of the Year. During Dunsmore’s two seasons at DSU, the softball team compiled an overall record of 75-15, winning two
Dakota Athletic Conference Championships and advancing to the NAIA National Tournament, finishing eighth in 2007. After DSU, Dunsmore went on to play a season on a club and state team in Australia, along with a season in Germany. She has been teaching physical education for 10 years in her hometown of Campbell River at Carihi Secondary School. Along with teaching, she is the head volleyball, basketball and soccer coach. She is also a coach for a high-performance training program called Ignite, which is run through Pacific Sport. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in physical education and coaching at the University of Victoria. In her free time, she continues to play softball. THE 2006 AND 2007 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TEAMS
The 2006 and 2007 women’s softball teams are the first women’s softball teams inducted into the Blue Hawk Athletic Hall of Fame. Under the direction of Guy Fridley, the 2006 team compiled a 43-7 overall record and 16-2 conference record winning the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Championship. In 2007, the team complied a 32-8 overall record and 15-1 conference record, again winning the DAC Championship. The 2007 team went on to win the Region 3 Championship qualifying them for the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. At the national tournament the team went 4-3 finishing among the Elite 8. Both teams were ranked in the NAIA top 25.
HUESKE PHOTO SELECTED FOR PHOTOMIDWEST 2018 BIENNIAL EXHIBITION A digital image created by Darla Hueske, instructor of fine art at Dickinson State University (DSU), was chosen as one of 31 juried images to be displayed in the 10th Biennial PhotoMidwest Festival 2018. Her image, titled “The Back 40,” is a digital composite of more than 50 photographs stacked into a single frame. Hueske used a photographic technique pioneered by Pep Ventosa, who shoots an object working in a 360-degree circle. Hueske walked around a tree in her back pasture north of Richardton, ND, stopping to take a shot every 25 steps until she walked a full circle around the tree. With more than 100 images to work with, she then used Adobe Photoshop to stack the images into one composite. The effect gives an almost sketch-like look to the image. Hueske says the image reminds her of childhood summer days, when she and her cousins would explore the prairie pastures around the farm.
The exhibition is the signature show of the festival, highlighting photographers based in the Midwestern United States. This year’s jurors, Alex Garcia and Alfred Rasho, selected just 31 images from nearly 650 submissions. The states included in this year’s exhibition are Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The exhibit will be on display until Dec. 2, 2018, at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. Hueske’s image and the others a part of the show can be viewed here: www.photomidwest.org/fest-2018-juried-images/.
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DICKINSON NATIVE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY Ph.D. CANDIDATE ERIN BERTELSEN ’16 Interview with Salena Loveland, student intern
Erin Bertelsen graduated from Dickinson State University (DSU) in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. She is currently attending graduate school at the Colorado School of Mines, in the department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and she recently took first place at the 2018 Nuclear Forensic Meeting Poster Session at Oak Ridge National Lab. In addition to congratulating Bertelsen on her win, we also wanted to learn about her time at DSU. Here’s what she had to say: Why did you choose Dickinson State University for your bachelor’s degree? I chose DSU because I lived in Dickinson. I initially went into nursing before switching to chemistry because DSU was well-known for its nursing program. Did you graduate with any honors? If so, what were they? I graduated summa cum laude as a member of the Omega Philia chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the Honor Society for Adult Learners in Continuing Higher Education. Was there a certain professor who made a big impact on your life? Dr. Paula Martin, my undergraduate advisor, and Dr. Corinne Brevik had a tremendous impact on my life. They showed me that science could be exciting as well as useful. Dr. Martin’s intuitive instruction in introduction to chemistry was why I chose to pursue a degree in chemistry at DSU. She showed me that I was capable of continuing my education as a graduate student. Dr. Brevik had an amazing ability to get the students involved with hands-on activities that exemplified difficult physics concepts. What is a favorite memory you have of your time as an undergrad? I really enjoyed being a work-study for both Dr. Martin and Dr. Brevik. It provided me with an extra opportunity to learn fundamental science and reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. What are you most proud of when you look back at your time at DSU? I am most proud of helping others understand chemistry concepts. It was truly rewarding to see someone reach their own “aha” moment. What was the most difficult thing for you as an undergraduate, and how did you overcome it? As a nontraditional undergraduate student, the most difficult aspect was juggling family and school. I learned time management skills and how much can be accomplished in just a few minutes. What did you enjoy most about being a Blue Hawk? I enjoyed that DSU was a small university. This really allowed me to get to know the professors and other students. There were many instances when the professors and fellows students would attend various activities and events to support one another. What would you tell someone who is considering attending DSU? I would tell them to go for it! DSU provides an excellent education with small class sizes, the opportunity to get to know the professors, and a great community of people wanting you to succeed. Did DSU help shape your decisions for your path after you graduated? If so, how? I really have to give credit to my mentor, Dr. Martin. It was probably my junior year when she sat me down and asked if I had considered applying to graduate school, which I had not. With her guidance, along with Dr. Brevik, I was able to get research and teaching experience that aided me in applying and getting accepted to graduate school. How did your time at DSU help you to be successful in your later pursuits? DSU provided an excellent education that has given me the tools to succeed as a graduate student. What are you doing now? I am a Ph.D. candidate for applied chemistry, with a focus on radiochemistry, at Colorado School of Mines. I am currently researching novel chromatographic materials using carbon nanoparticles as an inert support for f-element separations. Do you have any plans for the future you would like to share? After graduating, I think I would like to teach at a university. Drs. Martin and Brevik had so much enthusiasm and passion for science, making it entertaining and easily understood that I would like to share with others as well. These women were truly inspiring, and motivated me to continue my education and share my passion with other young students.
DICKINSON STATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS PREPARE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY TO VOTE
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
Two Dickinson State University (DSU) student organizations, the College Election Engagement Project and the League of Political Scientists, are working together this semester to increase voter education, registration and turnout through a number of campus events. “We held a number of voter registration tables during the earlier part of October to educate North Dakotans about ID requirements and to help out-of-state students understand where and when they can vote,” said Amanda D’Aniello, the current on-campus fellow for the College Election Engagement Project and the secretary for the League of Political Scientists. The two organizations hosted an event Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Blue Hawk Hub to watch the debate between Senator Heitkamp and Candidate Cramer. On election night, they will hold another party at the same time and place to watch the results come in. The biggest opportunity the two student groups organized was Meet the Candidates, a series designed to bring candidates to campus so voters would have a chance to hear from them and ask them questions about issues important to them. On Oct. 12, local democrats North Dakota Tax Commissioner Candidate Kylie Oversen, U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Keith Fernsler and North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Candidate Jean Brandt visited campus. Local republicans U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Kelly Armstrong and North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger visited DSU Oct. 15. U.S Senate Candidate Kevin Cramer (R) and District 37 representative Mike Lefor (R) came to campus for Meet the Candidates Oct. 22, and North Dakota State Senate District 37 Candidate R. Travis Brazelton (D) visited Nov. 1. The North Dakota General Election is Nov. 6, 2018.
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DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY EVENTS Nov. 3
Football vs. Dakota State
1 p.m.
Biesiot Activity Center
Nov. 4
Freezin for a Reason
12 p.m.
Cash Wise
Nov. 6
ND Department of Career and Technical Education Workshops
9 a.m.
Student Center, Ballroom 116B
Nov. 6
Percussion Ensemble and Studio Recital
7 p.m.
May Hall, Room 40
Nov. 8
Internship Fair
10 a.m.
May Hall, SOAR Center
Nov. 9
Northern Plains Music Festival
9 a.m.
May Hall, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Nov. 9
Fall Open House
10 a.m.
Student Center
Nov. 10
Northern Plains Music Festival
8 a.m.
May Hall, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Nov. 10
WorkKeys Exam
8 a.m.
May Hall, Room 19
Nov. 11
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
2 p.m.
May Hall, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Nov. 12
Blue Hawk Buddies Basketball Camp
8 a.m.
Scott Gym and Wienbergen Gym
Nov. 14
Opportunities in Agriculture
12 p.m.
Biesiot Activity Center
Nov. 15
Poetry on the Plains: an Evening with Bonnie Staiger
7 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
Nov. 16
Community Arts and Crafts Show
4 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Mind’s Eye Gallery
Nov. 16
Fall Jazz Ensemble
7 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
Nov. 17
LSAT
8 a.m.
DSU Campus
Nov. 17
Praxis Testing
8 a.m.
May Hall, Room 1
Nov. 17
Blue Hawk Breakout
1 p.m.
Student Center, Room 112
Nov. 17
Praxis Testing
1:30 p.m.
May Hall, Room 1
Nov. 20
Open Forum with the President’s Cabinet
2 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
Nov. 20
Men’s Basketball vs. Montana State Northern
7 p.m.
Scott Gym
Nov. 21
DSU Farm Bureau Pizza Ranch Fundraiser
5 p.m.
Pizza Ranch
Nov. 22
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
11:30 a.m.
Student Center, The Perch
Nov. 23
Men’s Basketball vs. Jamestown
7 p.m.
Scott Gym
Nov. 24
Men’s Basketball vs. Rocky Mountain
7 p.m.
Scott Gym
Nov. 28
Eggs and Issues
6 a.m.
Biesiot Activity Center
Nov. 28
Vision West ND
9 a.m.
Biesiot Activity Center
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