MSU-Northern Back to School 2015

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Signage and sculpture decorates Montana State University-Northern campus.

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A welcome from the Chancellor The 2015-2016 school year will be one of growth and stability Dear Havre Community, As our academic year begins, I want thank the Hi-Line and Havre Community for helping us make this past year so outstanding. It is exciting for me to see our football,

volleyball, and new cross country teams practicing for what will be another amazing athletic season.

As always, summer is a busy time of year here at Northern.

During the summer months, we tackle building projects, campus

improvements and all the other jobs on our to-do list. When our students return, they will see that we have invested some sweat equity in the east end of campus.

Students and campus visitors can now enter campus on Bonine Drive and drive through campus to the Student Union Building. You will also see that the MSU-Northern Bookstore got a facelift, with new carpet and fixtures.

As you know, we have been working diligently to raise funds to construct a new $10 million Diesel/ Agricultural Mechanics building to replace the current Auto Tech Center. I am happy to report that we have raised enough money to begin the project and we’re polishing the final architectural plans.

This will be our first major structural addition in approximately eight years and will include numerous site enhancements to the east end of campus.

The 2015-2016 school year will be

Kegel one of growth and stability. MSUNorthern is currently led by a cohesive team of administrators, faculty and staff that share a common vision of providing an education that works. Being a part of this group of inspiring people is a gift, and I am proud to be a champion for them, our students and our university. I can only hope that when you visit our campus you are

equally impressed.

It goes without saying that every goal we set, every project we start, and every decision we make at MSU-Northern is for our students. We are proud to say that Northern produces students who have the skills that industry leaders need and want to hire.

Our students are the reason MSU-Northern exists and the reason I come to work every day. My door is always open so please stop in to say hello or share your thoughts on MSU-Northern’s progress this academic year. I am excited to see this year begin and I look forward to meeting as many people as possible at our athletic and campus events.

Sincerely, Greg Kegel, Chancellor, Montana State University- Northern

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Celebrate Homecoming Week at Montana State University-Northern

Homecoming Week activities at Montana State University-Northern include:

Monday, Sept. 14 • Residence Hall Floor Decorating & Campuswide Door Decorating, all day • Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football, 6 p.m. — SUB Lawn

Tuesday, Sept. 15 • Homecoming elections online, all day • Hello Walk painting, 1 to 4 p.m.

• Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football, 6 p.m. — SUB lawn

Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Homecoming elections online, all day • Pie the Homecoming candidates, 5 p.m. — SUB lawn • Karaoke, 7 p.m. — Ballroom

Thursday, Sept. 17 • Homecoming election online, all-day • Skylights Volleyball vs. Lewis-Clark, 7 p.m. — Gym • Homecoming bonfire after Volleyball game — Physical Plant

Friday, Sept. 18 • Festival Days • Third annual Glow Run 5K 8 p.m. — SUB

Saturday, Sept. 19 • Festival Days • Lights football vs. Western, 1 p.m. — Blue Pony Stadium • Homecoming Coronation, half-time of football game — Blue Pony Stadium • Skylights Volleyball vs. Rocky, 7 p.m. — Gym

Havre Daily News/File Photo Above Right: Sherry Kegel, from left, Janice Griebel, Matthew Mckee, and Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel stand for a photo after Griebel and Mckeen were crowned MSU-Northern Homecoming queen and king 2014 at the football game against Southern Oregon University.

Above Left: Homecoming court members take a pie in the face on campus at Montana State University-Northern during the 2014 Homecoming week.

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S a r a h L e t o u r n e a u is the new Administrative Associate II for Admissions.

She graduated from Concordia University in Portland Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in business and a minor in marketing.

Letourneau was previously employed as a bridal consultant for JLM Couture.

——— Samantha Mack is our new Groundskeeper I. She has a landscaping background from various positions including being a groundskeeper for the city of Havre, doing construction for Kalispell Fence and, most recently, working as a landscaper for Montana Gardeners Inc. ——— Jade Marden is the new Cashier II for Food Services. She comes to us from Havre’s Town Pump where she has been working as a cashier since 2014.

——— Michael McCrar y is our new Administrative Associate III, Housing Operations and Project Specialist. McCrary earned a bachelor’s degree in both criminal justice and in community leadership from MSU-Northern. He previously served as a resident director on campus.

——— P a u l M c K e n z i e - J o n e s i s o u r n ew Assistant Professor of History and Native American Studies. McKenzie-Jones earned his Bachelor of Arts in American studies/ English literature from Liverpool John Moores University in England. He then secured his Master of Philosophy in

BACK TO SCHOOL American studies at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He pursued his second master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Oklahoma where he gained a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in history - 20th century United States and American Indian. He most recently served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Illinois.

——— Jessica Nebel is the new Administrative Associate II for the Chancellor’s Office.

She is currently enrolled at the University of Montana in Missoula. Since January, Nebel has served the Havre community as the executive director for United Way of Hill County.

——— A a r o n R i g g i n i s t h e n ew D i e s e l Technology Faculty Trainer. Riggin studied at MSU-Northern and gained his Associate of Applied Sciences in electronics engineering and his Bachelor of Science in industrial technology with a minor in design drafting. Riggin comes to us from T i l l e m a n H i - L i n e D o d ge / N o r t h S ta r Yamaha, and he also gained experience in his field working as a development technician for Polaris Industries.

——— Randy Riggin is the new Instructor of Diesel Technology. Riggin studied diesel technology at Northern and has 42 years of f i e l d ex p e r i e n c e, w i t h Tr a c t o r a n d Equipment Company, to offer his future students. He also holds many certificates

gained through training with Caterpillar Inc. and John Deere.

——— Melissa Ruby is the new Administrative Associate II for Related Training. Ruby has studied mass communications at the State University of West Georgia in Carrollton as well as early childhood education at Ke n n e s aw U n i ve r s i t y i n Ke n n e s aw, Georgia. She has been working as a substitute teacher for Havre Public Schools.

——— A l e x a n d r i a R y b i c k i i s t h e n ew Admissions Evaluator II. Rybicki attended the University of South Carolina in Aiken where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology. She most recently served as the seasonal perennial sales representative for Costa Layman LLC in Trenton, South Carolina.

——— Amber Spring is the new Student Support Services Counselor. Spring earned both her Bachelor of Science in psychology and her Master of Science in health and human development, counseling from Montana State University in Bozeman. She has been serving as an outpatient therapist for the Center for Mental Health in Havre and Chinook since 2011.

——— Janice Starr is the new Nursing Director.

Starr first became a licensed practicing nurse through the Indiana Vocational Technical College. She then earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Purdue University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing- leadership management and nursing education from Indiana University and began courses toward her Master of Science in nursing at that college as well. She earned master’s degrees in various medical fields from New Mexico State University and University of Texas at El Paso. She completed her Doctorate of Divinity and holistic complimentary altern a t i ve h e a l t h c a re a t t h e A m e r i c a n Institute of Holistic Theology in Alabama.

www.havredailynews.com Cristy Taltavull is the new Assistant Professor of Psychology. Taltavull began her post-secondary academic endeavors by earning her Bachelor of Arts in banking and finance from the University of North Florida. She then pursued a master’s degree in criminal justice at Boston University in Massachusetts. She is now working toward a Doctorate of Psychology with a specialization in criminology and justice studies from the University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs. Taltavull has worked as an adjunct instructor at MSU-Northern since 2013.

——— Rocky Teasley is the new Maintenance Worker II. Teasley has been working in the custodial and maintenance fields since 2004 and comes to us from his position as a custodian for Havre Public Schools.

——— Paul Techo is our new Student Success Advisor. Techo received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in chemistry from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He then went on to pursue his teaching credential/CLAD f r o m t h e U n i ve r s i t y o f P h o e n i x i n G a rd e n a , C a l i fo r n i a . H e e a r n e d h i s Master of Arts in guidance and counseling from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, and then his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been working as an independent tutor at Paul Techo Tutoring Company in California.

——— Will Vernon is the new Graphic Artist.

Vernon received his liberal arts associate degree from Lenoir Community College then his Bachelor of Arts in filmmaking from the University of North Carolina, School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

Most recently, Vernon was employed as a product specialist/graphic designer at Hiline Audio and Video.

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Kegel restores order to Northern Alex Ross aeross@havredailynews.com

Montana State University-Northern is not at all unfamiliar territory for Greg Kegel, but the position he found himself in around this time a year ago certainly was.

Kegel arrived at MSU-Northern in 1982, teaching industrial technology and draft design, where he became a known advocate for increasing opportunities and programs for students in high-tech fields. In 2001, he became a dean at the college, but it wasn’t until late last August that he was thrust into the spotlight when he was appointed interim chancellor.

The conditions under which Kegel took the helm were far from ideal. His predecessor, James Limbaugh, whose tenure was marked by what many saw as an abrasive style, contentious relationships with faculty and a series of embarrassing headlines, had abruptly resigned. This, combined with declining enrollment and some mismanaged programs, made for a campus plagued by doubts about its future.

Kegel could hardly be a stronger contrast to Limbaugh. Whereas Limbaugh’s background was that of a college administrator out of Texas, Kegel’s that of a teacher from a Montana classroom. Many on campus saw Limbaugh as brash, Kegel a force of conciliation. And Limbaugh’s decisions were swift and dramatic, Kegel’s more deliberate.

“That was kind of a tough start, but it ended up going better than I ever thought it would,” said Kegel.

A year later, Kegel is now chancellor in his own right. He has worked to heal the

wounds and re-establish ties on the Northern campus as well as with key stakeholders.

Going forward, he has a range of ideas for the future of the university he now leads — from the planned diesel and automotive center for which he has long been an advocate, to revamping the nursing program, reviving the secondary education program, increasing enrollment and reinvigorating the campus social scene.

The Havre Daily News had a chance to sit down with Chancellor Kegel to talk about his vision for Northern in the coming year and beyond.

Restoring faith in MSU Northern When he first took over as chancellor, Kegel saw the strained relations that the Northern campus and Havre had experienced.

“Any resident within the community realizes the importance of MSU-Northern, and a lot of those people had been very supportive over the years.”

Right away, Kegel worked to re-establish those ties with donors and friends in general through dinners at the chancellor’s house and a number of other events.

The community reciprocated. A week after he was appointed interim chancellor, longtime allies of Northern approached Kegel about holding a community appreciation barbeque. It was something Kegel readily agreed to.

Expecting 300 guests to show up, the gathering attracted a total of 1,000 people that

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Havre Daily News/File Photo Chancellor Greg Kegel walks the courtyard on campus at Montana State UniversityNorthern in September 2014.

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Northern Ambassadors:

A huge part of the umbrella Student Leadership Program John Paul Schmidt jpschmidt@havredailynews.com The Northern Ambassadors are the smil-

ing, enthusiastic faces of the university and represent the institution.

“Student Ambassadors is for students who want to be leaders on campus,” said Kristi Peterson, admissions director for M o n ta n a S ta t e U n i ve rs i t y - N o r t h e r n .

Peterson oversees the program and said many bright faces go through it. “ T h ey a re t r u l y a m b a s s a d o rs fo r Northern,” she said. “They are not only a part of leading our general student population in terms of on-campus activities or athletic events or community involvement, but they’re also our cream of the crop students who are meeting with our major donors, they work with the chancellor to educate our corporate partners, and so much more.”

The Ambassadors also do a number of hosting events throughout the year — at the college and at the chancellor’s house. The students who go through the program are highly involved with the university. Most of them work jobs aside from their extracurricular activities, as well as taking a full col-

lege credit load. Peterson said they definitely work for their money and careers.

“We choose them specifically for their personality and ability to really convey the type of message we want to send out to our student body and partners,” Peterson said.

Northern Ambassadors is part of the umbrella Student Leadership Program, which also includes Student Senate. What sets the Ambassadors apart is they give all the campus tours. Their faces are one of the first ones they learn to know when prospective students visit campus.

Statistics show that when those thinking of attending a college meet a student rather than an employee of the university, there is a much larger impact on their view of the visit, Peterson said. The ambassadors are important for making that first impression and showing prospective students that Northern is a fun institution where they can further themselves as adults and professionals.

“They’re like the ultimate welcome wagon,” Peterson said. “They’re often social butterflies. What we’re hoping is that they learn to be true leaders and quality representatives for not only Northern, but for

is also going to be on the cross country employers as they move into their careers.” team.

Being a Student Ambassador is a gold “It’s pretty great,” Don said. star on a resume and through “It’s awesome being able to the program, they get assisrepresent my school and put a ta n c e w i t h m a k i n g t h e i r positive influence on the comresumes as professional as posmunity.” sible during their stay at Don, a sophomore, said they Northern. do a lot of community service Last year, there were eight and get to speak to many peoambassadors and this year, ple. there will be six.

“It’s great to help out the Each student going through community that gives so much the program can earn up to to us,” Don said. “It’s great to $750 for 100 hours of work per hang out with friends, too, so semester. They get paid per that’s fun.” hour and get paychecks every She said she doesn’t have month depending on how many Peterson much free time, but she’s hours they’ve put in. doing things she thinks are “They really work very hard fun. and we appreciate their time,” Peterson said. “They juggle a lot. We’ve had people “It looks good on a resume,” Don added.

For a student to be considered to be who have had three jobs and maintained very high grade point averages and continue named a Student Ambassador, they can go through the application process at the to do really awesome work through the Admissions Office in Cowan Hall. ambassador program.

The Fall 2015 Northern Ambassadors are Some are student athletes as well.

Breck Don is a Student Ambassador, who Breck Don, China Bohn, Tyler Leefers, Faith Martin, Tayla Snapp and Nicole Moline. works at the financial aid office, tutors and

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New faces at MSU-Northern for 2015 Tammy Boles is the new Culinary Professional II/Cook II. Boles attended Northern Montana College and received her bachelor’s degree in physical education K-12. Boles comes to us after having worked diligently at a number of companies in Havre.

——— Aaron Christensen is our new Head Football Coach. He received a bachelor’s degree in management from Si TankaHuron University in Huron, South Dakota, and his master’s in management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. He has most recently been employed at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, as their offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach.

——— Landis Cresswell is the new Custodian II. Cresswell attended MSU-Northern where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in graphic design. He has been a part of Northern’s custodial staff as an assistant or temporary staff since 2009.

——— Rachel Dean is our new Assistant to the Chancellor. Dean earned her Bachelor of Arts in English writing and speech com-

munication from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She then pursued her Master in Liberal Arts for creative sriting and literature from the Harvard E x t e n s i o n S c h o o l i n C a m b r i d g e, Massachusetts. She was most recently employed as the development director for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line.

——— A n n u n c i a F a l e m a k a i s o u r n ew Administrative Associate III for Student Support Services. Falemaka earned a general education associate degree from Salt Lake Community College in Utah and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applied science at MSU-Northern.

Falemaka was previously a student worker fo r t h e S t u d e n t S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s a t Northern.

——— Richard Flammond is the new Custodian II. Flammond has experience in his field, having worked as a mechanic and as the frozen department supervisor for Walmart, which both called for meticulous organizational skills and an appreciation for cleanliness in the work environment.

——— Jamie Freidank is the new Montana HealthCARE Transformation Specialist.

Freidank received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany and a Master of Science in criminal justice administration from Niagara University in Lewiston, New York. Alongside other academic endeavors, Freidank has worked as an instructor, and most recently worked as the student success advisor and grant administrator in Havre.

——— Kelsey Harding is the new Personnel Associate I in Human Resources. Harding pursued her education at the University of South Dakota where she secured her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish. She previously worked at Northern as an assistant to the chancellor and provost. Prior to her move to Montana, she served at the University of South Dakota where she was employed as a student assistant for Disability Services on her campus.

——— Kevin Holzworth is the new Automotive Technology Instructor. Holzworth earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in automotive technology from MSU-Northern. He has worked as a Toyota technician since 2011. He worked diligently over the years to

secure all the available automotive ASE and Toyota hybrid certifications, as well as obtaining Master Toyota Technician status.

——— Caleb Hutchins is our new Instructional D e s i g n e r a n d Le a r n i n g M a n a ge m e n t System Technical Support. Hutchins graduated from MSU-Northern with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design with a minor in community development. Hutchins has been working as the design editor at Havre Daily News since 2010.

——— Nathan Johnson is the new Residence Life Coordinator. He comes to us from his alma mater, the University of Kansas, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in human biology with a minor in psychology and where he most recently worked as a scholarship hall proctor.

——— Tyler Lamb is the new Admissions Specialist. Lamb graduated with his welding certificate from MSU-Northern and we n t o n to Tr i n i t y B i b l e C o l l e ge i n Ellendale, North Carolina, for his bachelor’s in pastoral ministry. He worked as a substitute teacher and summer maintenance worker for Havre Public Schools prior to coming to Northern.

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Montana State University-Northern Montana State University-Northern Clubs and Organizations

BACCHUS Network — Supports academic and personal success by building skills in student leaders to address campus health and safety concerns.

Chi Alpha — A non-denominational Christian club that focuses on Christian fellowship and the Christian viewpoint on topics of interest.

Community Involvement Association — Students and friends committed to raising awareness and making a positive change in the Hill County Community through volunteering and collaboration.

Dance Club — By joining this club, created by MSUNorthern students, you will learn a variety of dance moves to include jitterbug, 2-step, swing, ballroom, line dance etc.

ENACTUS — An international organization that works with leaders in business and higher ed.

Health Promotion Club — For students interested in health issues and rehabilitation and pursuing a Health Promotions degree.

KNMC — Supports activities of the on-campus radio station.

Level I & II Nursing Clubs — Offers students a meeting

place to have fun and share ideas around nursing.

MSU-Northern Collegiate Stockgrowers — is a committee within the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) designed to develop collegiate students into tomorrow’s leaders. It provides students with the opportunity to learn more about legislative process and to have a voice in their industry. Collegiate Stockgrowers serves as an avenue for collegiate members with an interest in agriculture to express their concerns in an effort to assist in the development of MSGA policy. With programs that directly affect the ranching community of the next generation and significant networking opportunities, Collegiate Stockgrowers provides the chance for tomorrow’s leaders to be involved today.

MSUN Rodeo Club — For all students interested in organizing, working, or participating in rodeo activities.

MSUN Student Education Association — Informs students regarding educational matters and provides personal and professional growth to its members.

MSU-Northern Off-Road Lawnmower Racing Club — a fun club for auto and diesel students to participate in by overhauling lawnmowers for off-road racing.

Northern Diesel Racing — An organization that supports the building of a 100 percent bio-diesel super-fast, record-breaking truck.

August - September Activities

August 22 6pm – Lights FB @ Dickinson State

Post-Secondary Ag Students — An organization for students interested in an agriculture related field of study.

Residence Hall Association — An organization for residence hall students to discuss issues that affect their quality of life.

Skills USA — Develops leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities.

Special Olympics College — the purpose of this organization is to create a partnership to improve the lives of Special Olympics athletes by creating an awareness on campus ad volunteering to hose events or fundraisers.

Student Family Association — An organization for families living in the Student Family Housing units on campus.

Sweetgrass Society — Assists Native American students with their adjustment to college life, promotes better scholarship through group encouragement and supervision, and encourages other students to attend college.

(Dickinson, ND)

23 Residence Halls Open for Returning

Students

23 2pm – Wet Willy (Sled Hill) 24 Fall Classes Begin 24 Pin-n-Cue featuring “Memory Lanes”

Rec Area Opens 24 7pm - Sex Signals (SUB Ballroom) 25 9pm – ChiAlpha Outdoor Movie Night

(Behind MacKenzie Hall) 26 Student Support Services Open House/

Welcome Back 26 8pm – Waffle Wednesday

(MacKenzie Hall) 27 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room) 27 9pm – Welcome to Northern Dance

(SUB Ballroom) 28 Skylights VB @ Big Sky Challenge

(Helena, MT)

College

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8am – Saturday Market (Town Square)

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VB Bellevue College Tournament (Bellevue, NE)

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11am – Skylights vs. Ashford University

13 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

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5pm – Skylights vs. Bellevue University

14 HOMECOMING WEEK

21 11am-Noon – Hagener Museum Tour

(Library)

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1pm – Lights FB vs. MT Tech (Blue Pony Stadium)

14 MPSEOC (Gym)

21 6pm – Int/Rec Tennis (Tennis Courts)

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Labor Day – No Classes/Offices Closed

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Last Day to Drop Classes w/o a “W”

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Noon-1pm - Lunch & Learn “Services Any University Might Offer to the LGBTQIQ Community” (SUB Fireside)

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7:30pm – Chancellor’s Lecture Series “Montana Repertory-GROWING UP IN WONDERLAND” (ATC Hensler)

(Billings, MT)

12 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

14 Homecoming Week – Residence Hall

Floor Decorating begins

7pm – Board Game Night (SUB Ballroom)

15 HOMECOMING WEEK 15 Homecoming Election

22 7pm – Mentalist Christopher Carter

(SUB Ballroom)

15 1pm – Homecoming Week – Hello Walk

Painting (Hello Walk)

16 HOMECOMING WEEK 16 Homecoming Election 16 Board of Regents Meeting @ MT Tech

(Butte, MT)

16 5pm – Homecoming Week – Pie in the

Face (SUB Lawn)

10 11am-1pm – Involvement Fair

(SUB Lawn)

16 7pm – YouTube Karaoke

(SUB Ballroom)

10 2pm–4:30pm - Multicultural Center

Open House (CH308)

17 HOMECOMING WEEK

10 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

17 Board of Regents Meeting @ MT Tech

(Butte, MT)

11 SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

17 Constitution Day

11 VB Valley City/State University Tourney

(Jamestown, N.D.)

17 Noon-1pm – International Friends of

MSU-N (Multicultural Center)

11 3pm – Skylights vs. Waldorf College

17 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

29 1pm – Canoeing in the Bear Paws

(Meet at the SUB) 30 3pm – Student Family Housing

“Welcome to Northern” Potluck

(SFH Community Center)

September NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

11 Remembrance Day 11 Student Leadership Retreat 11 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

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All Day – Grass Volleyball for Fun (SUB Lawn)

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5pm – Time Prioritization/Study Skills Workshop – with free pizza (Student Support Services)

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7pm – Hump Night Bingo (SUB Ballroom)

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Noon-1pm – International Friends of MSU-N (Multicultural Center)

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6pm – Folf Tourney (Meet at the SUB)

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7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting (Morgan Red Room)

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Last Day to Add Classes

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VB Bellevue College Tournament (Bellevue, NE)

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1pm – Skylights vs. Evangel University

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5pm – Skylights vs. Culver-Stockton

11 5pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

Rosters Due (SUB Information Desk)

12 VB Valley City/State University Tourney

(Valley City, N.D.) 12 11am – Skylights vs. Mount Marty

College 12 1pm – Skylights vs. Valley City State

College 12 1pm – Lights FB @ Rocky

17 Following VB game – Homecoming

Bonfire (Physical Plant)

18 HOMECOMING WEEK 18 Havre Festival Days

19 8am – Saturday Market (Town Square) 19 1pm – Homecoming Game - Lights FB

vs. Western (Blue Pony Stadium)

12 9am – MT Otis Hike

(Bear Paws – Meet at the SUB)

17 7pm – Skylights VB vs. Lewis-Clark

State (Gym)

19 Havre Festival Days

19 MAT’s Death by Chocolate “A Knight of

Murder” (St. Judes) 19 7pm – Skylights VB vs. Rocky (Gym)

21 International Day of Peace

24 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 24 2pm-3pm – Conference “The Changing

Image of American Indians in Film”

(Hensler Auditorium) 24 6pm – Enactus Dinner (SUB Ballroom) 24 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

25 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 25 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 25 Native American Heritage Day 25 5pm – Int/Rec Rosters Due for Coed

Volleyball

26 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 26 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 26 1pm – Lights FB @ Southern Oregon

(Ashland, OR)

26 2pm – Skylights VB vs Carroll College

(Gym) 27 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 27 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 27 MSUN Golf – Green Meadows Country

Club (Helena, MT) 27 3pm – Student Family Housing Potluck

& Games (SFH Community Center) 28 MSUN Golf – Green Meadows Country

Club (Helena, MT) 28 TBA – Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebration (TBD)

20 Havre Festival Days 20 MSUN Golf – Marias Valley Country

Club (Shelby, MT)

23 11am-1pm – Indian Taco Sale

(Multicultural Center)

25 7pm – Skylights VB vs. MT Tech (Gym)

19 HOMECOMING WEEK

12 8am-Noon – Saturday Market

(Town Square) 12 8:30am-11:30am – HiLine Recycle

(Pacific Steel)

18 8pm – Homecoming Week – 3rd Annual

Glow Run (Meet at the SUB)

12 Havre Pride

23 Autumn Begins

24 7:30pm – Chancellor’s Lecture Series

“Scott Friskics & Jennifer Smith” Bach

in the Backcountry (ATC Hensler)

17 Homecoming Election

11 7pm – Skylights vs. Valley City

State College

23 1pm-2pm – Traditional Indian Games

(TBD)

10 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

29 8am – Saturday Market (Town Square)

10 SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

15 6pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

(SUB Lawn)

28 5pm – Skylights vs. Master’s University

29 3pm – Skylights vs. Dickinson

State University

22 2pm-3pm – Conference “MT Indians

Today” (Hensler Auditorium)

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

28 1pm – Skylights vs. Vanguard University

29 9am – Skylights vs. Corban University

21 9am-10:30am – Tipi Raising Ceremony

(Lawn under marquee)

22 6pm – Movie “Winter in the Blood” &

Talk “The James Welch I Knew” (TBD)

16 11am – Red Cross Blood Drive

(SUB Ballroom)

14 6pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

(SUB Lawn)

10 World Suicide Prevention Day

29 Skylights VB @ Big Sky Challenge

(Helena, MT)

21 MSUN Golf – Marias Valley Country

Club (Shelby, MT)

28 8pm – Int/Rec Coed Volleyball (Gym) 29 8pm – Int/Rec Coed Volleyball (Gym) 30 National Women’s Health & Fitness Day

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“I think it really helped in the healing,” said Kegel.

That October, four donors Kiegel had long been working to attract showed their support by pooling their money and presenting the college with a $3.15 million check for the construction of a new building to house the college’s growing automotive and diesel progras, long a pet project of Kegel’s.

“Those gifts were just huge for Northern,” said Kegel.

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Kegel says those with four-year degrees in diesel and high-tech sciences a wide range of opportunities beyond working in a classroom or a lab.

“The beauty of our program is it’s not one where every one of those kids are just going to go to work for a case dealership,” said Kegel, who says the skills gained from the program are transferable to an array of different fields.

“So what do you have end up with? You end up with a kid with good skills, good work ethic who has been through a structured training program. He’s got that bachelor’s degree. He can read and write. The versatility of that degree is endless.”

dates who were enrolling in the school’s prenursing program were not ready for that program. As a result, the university has capped the number of new enrollees into the program each semester.

The nursing program is expected to undergo its next accreditation this fall, and Kegel said that, given the changes that have been implemented and the support he has received from the program’s staff, he believes it will come out looking a lot better.

Moving forward, Kegel wants to build upon the nursing program, hoping to move the program into its own nursing school on the Northern campus with a strong focus on rural medicine.

The nursing program

Secondary Education

BACK TO SCHOOL Enrollment Overall there has been a drop in students in Northern. According to a nonofficial count from early 2015 the number of full-time student enrollees fell from 1,146.31 in 2014 to 1,103. 79 earlier this year.

Kegel says the numbers aren’t just a Northern problem, but are reflective of a larger trend. Despite the increasing number of students attending college and going for a bachelor’s degree, many who are college ready are still not attending, resulting in a shortage of skilled employees.

Kegel has tried to tap into that pool of potential enrollees. Several months ago, as the school year was drawing to an end, Kiegel sent letters to 150 superintendents across the state of Montana offering to pay the tuition of any student they can recruit to come to Northern who have not already signed up for college.

“I got six students out of that, and I should have got 60.”

Kegel said he is going to send another round of letters to superintendents soon, as he continues his slow but persistent effort to grow Northern’s student body.

Unlike many of its other programs where growth has remained stagnant or even waned When he took over as chancellor, though, In recent years, the secondary education frayed relations both on and off campus as the ranks of Northern’s diesel technology program saw a large drop in interest and as well as a new facility for the diesel technolo- a result was put in moratorium during program have swelled with new recruits as gies program were far from the only issues well as returning students.

Limbaugh’s tenure. on his plate.

The university is renowned for its four Kegel has begun the process of reviving The school’s popular nursing program had the flagging program. year diesel program offers students the staff that was stretched thin and having to chance to earn a Bachelor of Sciences in that “Sometimes eliminating a program isn’t program, whereas most colleges only afford perform multiple functions and, as a result, the answer to the problem,” said Kegel. them the chance to obtain an associate instruction suffered and some administrative “Instead of eliminating why not fix what is degree or certificate. work was not getting done. causing the symptoms?”

For nearly eight years, Kegel has been a The program came under the scrutiny of Bringing the program back, however, will driving force behind the effort to raise money, the state Board of Nursing that handles the be a long-term effort. Components of the profoster relationships and ultimately make the program’s accreditation. gram that will be revived in the coming year Having come from a background in techniaim of a new $10 million facility for its diesel “It’s crucial when you are accredited that will mostly consist of courses being taught as cal education one may think all of Kegel’s and automotive technology program a reali- there aren’t any findings, and there were part of other programs and will come at little energies are being devoted to Northern’s acaty. cost. some findings during their last visit,” said Plans have been drawn up for the building Kegel.

As a former teacher, the declining interest demic infrastructure, but he says is well aware that what he calls ‘”the student life project that will ultimately span more than The nursing program is crucial to the in secondary education pains Kegel, especialcomponent” of the campus.

30,000 square feet. In his office on his com- Hi-Line because it serves as a pool from ly in the realm of technical sciences. At one When the campaign to raise funds for the puter, Kegel shows off the computer drawings which area hospitals, especially those from time, Kegel said, the majority of tech teachnew automotive and diesel technologies buildfor the planned building like a proud expect- smaller, more rural communities, can hire. ers in Montana had been Northern graduates. ing comes to an end in a few months, Kegel ant father showing off the sonograms of his “We knew how important it is, so I wanted And as the program churned out new graduhopes to use the apparatus that made that soon-to-be-born son. ates, those teachers acted as recruiters of to fix it,” said Kegel. push so successful to start a student needs Currently staff are in the process of cata- The former director of the program who sorts suggesting Northern as a school to campaign to improve student life on campus. loging and relocating equipment and evacuat- had split her time between that and teaching young aspiring teachers. ing the building. The university is scheduled was soon replaced. Two new administrative But as interest in the program and the Already, he says, he is active in a push to make repairs to the campus food court, to begin breaking ground on the new project. positions were also created that would teach number of high-tech instructors has dried up, refashion the campus’s two dormitories and Between the start of construction and its part time, while assisting with administrative so has the word-of-mouth recruiting that redo its commons bathrooms. completion, however, those students in the brought a steady stream of teaching hopebusiness the rest of the time.

If he wants to take on the many challenges diesel program and the equipment they use Elsewhere, it was found that many candi- fuls. facing the university and take it in will need to find another location. a new direction, though, Kegel Kegel said the university is lookknows it will come about not overing at some downtown properties night but in the persistent, often that can accommodate those frustratingly slow, increments needs, but given the difficulty of that change comes to large instilodging and transporting such tutions. equipment, finding a suitable Over the course of his career, building won’t be so easy. the former teacher, administrator NorthWestern Energy had an and now chancellor said his sucavailable building that would have cesses have come not through been ideal said Kegel, however, at large victories but through the the last minute the company accumulation of small achievable decided to retain that space for goals. other side projects.

He refers back to his 13 years Meanwhile, Northern officials as dean of the College of are exploring solutions to this Technical Sciences, where each quandary that include making year he aimed to make the cambetter use of existing space in pus a little better than it was. buildings on campus by holding “We didn’t do it all at one time, multiple labs simultaneously and but we did a little all the time,” running some classes all five days said Kegel. “If everybody starts a week. kind of pulling on the rope the Despite the scarcity of a buildsame way, over time this year and ing that can serve the needs of maybe the next year, as the years students, instructors and equipCourtesy photo go by we’ll be able to look back ment, Kegel is optimistic they are An artist’s rendition shows what the Automotive-Diesel Technology Center at Montana State University-Northern and say ‘we’ve got something on course to find a solution. going on here.’”

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“I think it really helped in the healing,” said Kegel.

That October, four donors Kiegel had long been working to attract showed their support by pooling their money and presenting the college with a $3.15 million check for the construction of a new building to house the college’s growing automotive and diesel progras, long a pet project of Kegel’s.

“Those gifts were just huge for Northern,” said Kegel.

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Kegel says those with four-year degrees in diesel and high-tech sciences a wide range of opportunities beyond working in a classroom or a lab.

“The beauty of our program is it’s not one where every one of those kids are just going to go to work for a case dealership,” said Kegel, who says the skills gained from the program are transferable to an array of different fields.

“So what do you have end up with? You end up with a kid with good skills, good work ethic who has been through a structured training program. He’s got that bachelor’s degree. He can read and write. The versatility of that degree is endless.”

dates who were enrolling in the school’s prenursing program were not ready for that program. As a result, the university has capped the number of new enrollees into the program each semester.

The nursing program is expected to undergo its next accreditation this fall, and Kegel said that, given the changes that have been implemented and the support he has received from the program’s staff, he believes it will come out looking a lot better.

Moving forward, Kegel wants to build upon the nursing program, hoping to move the program into its own nursing school on the Northern campus with a strong focus on rural medicine.

The nursing program

Secondary Education

BACK TO SCHOOL Enrollment Overall there has been a drop in students in Northern. According to a nonofficial count from early 2015 the number of full-time student enrollees fell from 1,146.31 in 2014 to 1,103. 79 earlier this year.

Kegel says the numbers aren’t just a Northern problem, but are reflective of a larger trend. Despite the increasing number of students attending college and going for a bachelor’s degree, many who are college ready are still not attending, resulting in a shortage of skilled employees.

Kegel has tried to tap into that pool of potential enrollees. Several months ago, as the school year was drawing to an end, Kiegel sent letters to 150 superintendents across the state of Montana offering to pay the tuition of any student they can recruit to come to Northern who have not already signed up for college.

“I got six students out of that, and I should have got 60.”

Kegel said he is going to send another round of letters to superintendents soon, as he continues his slow but persistent effort to grow Northern’s student body.

Unlike many of its other programs where growth has remained stagnant or even waned When he took over as chancellor, though, In recent years, the secondary education frayed relations both on and off campus as the ranks of Northern’s diesel technology program saw a large drop in interest and as well as a new facility for the diesel technolo- a result was put in moratorium during program have swelled with new recruits as gies program were far from the only issues well as returning students.

Limbaugh’s tenure. on his plate.

The university is renowned for its four Kegel has begun the process of reviving The school’s popular nursing program had the flagging program. year diesel program offers students the staff that was stretched thin and having to chance to earn a Bachelor of Sciences in that “Sometimes eliminating a program isn’t program, whereas most colleges only afford perform multiple functions and, as a result, the answer to the problem,” said Kegel. them the chance to obtain an associate instruction suffered and some administrative “Instead of eliminating why not fix what is degree or certificate. work was not getting done. causing the symptoms?”

For nearly eight years, Kegel has been a The program came under the scrutiny of Bringing the program back, however, will driving force behind the effort to raise money, the state Board of Nursing that handles the be a long-term effort. Components of the profoster relationships and ultimately make the program’s accreditation. gram that will be revived in the coming year Having come from a background in techniaim of a new $10 million facility for its diesel “It’s crucial when you are accredited that will mostly consist of courses being taught as cal education one may think all of Kegel’s and automotive technology program a reali- there aren’t any findings, and there were part of other programs and will come at little energies are being devoted to Northern’s acaty. cost. some findings during their last visit,” said Plans have been drawn up for the building Kegel.

As a former teacher, the declining interest demic infrastructure, but he says is well aware that what he calls ‘”the student life project that will ultimately span more than The nursing program is crucial to the in secondary education pains Kegel, especialcomponent” of the campus.

30,000 square feet. In his office on his com- Hi-Line because it serves as a pool from ly in the realm of technical sciences. At one When the campaign to raise funds for the puter, Kegel shows off the computer drawings which area hospitals, especially those from time, Kegel said, the majority of tech teachnew automotive and diesel technologies buildfor the planned building like a proud expect- smaller, more rural communities, can hire. ers in Montana had been Northern graduates. ing comes to an end in a few months, Kegel ant father showing off the sonograms of his “We knew how important it is, so I wanted And as the program churned out new graduhopes to use the apparatus that made that soon-to-be-born son. ates, those teachers acted as recruiters of to fix it,” said Kegel. push so successful to start a student needs Currently staff are in the process of cata- The former director of the program who sorts suggesting Northern as a school to campaign to improve student life on campus. loging and relocating equipment and evacuat- had split her time between that and teaching young aspiring teachers. ing the building. The university is scheduled was soon replaced. Two new administrative But as interest in the program and the Already, he says, he is active in a push to make repairs to the campus food court, to begin breaking ground on the new project. positions were also created that would teach number of high-tech instructors has dried up, refashion the campus’s two dormitories and Between the start of construction and its part time, while assisting with administrative so has the word-of-mouth recruiting that redo its commons bathrooms. completion, however, those students in the brought a steady stream of teaching hopebusiness the rest of the time.

If he wants to take on the many challenges diesel program and the equipment they use Elsewhere, it was found that many candi- fuls. facing the university and take it in will need to find another location. a new direction, though, Kegel Kegel said the university is lookknows it will come about not overing at some downtown properties night but in the persistent, often that can accommodate those frustratingly slow, increments needs, but given the difficulty of that change comes to large instilodging and transporting such tutions. equipment, finding a suitable Over the course of his career, building won’t be so easy. the former teacher, administrator NorthWestern Energy had an and now chancellor said his sucavailable building that would have cesses have come not through been ideal said Kegel, however, at large victories but through the the last minute the company accumulation of small achievable decided to retain that space for goals. other side projects.

He refers back to his 13 years Meanwhile, Northern officials as dean of the College of are exploring solutions to this Technical Sciences, where each quandary that include making year he aimed to make the cambetter use of existing space in pus a little better than it was. buildings on campus by holding “We didn’t do it all at one time, multiple labs simultaneously and but we did a little all the time,” running some classes all five days said Kegel. “If everybody starts a week. kind of pulling on the rope the Despite the scarcity of a buildsame way, over time this year and ing that can serve the needs of maybe the next year, as the years students, instructors and equipCourtesy photo go by we’ll be able to look back ment, Kegel is optimistic they are An artist’s rendition shows what the Automotive-Diesel Technology Center at Montana State University-Northern and say ‘we’ve got something on course to find a solution. going on here.’”

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Montana State University-Northern Montana State University-Northern Clubs and Organizations

BACCHUS Network — Supports academic and personal success by building skills in student leaders to address campus health and safety concerns.

Chi Alpha — A non-denominational Christian club that focuses on Christian fellowship and the Christian viewpoint on topics of interest.

Community Involvement Association — Students and friends committed to raising awareness and making a positive change in the Hill County Community through volunteering and collaboration.

Dance Club — By joining this club, created by MSUNorthern students, you will learn a variety of dance moves to include jitterbug, 2-step, swing, ballroom, line dance etc.

ENACTUS — An international organization that works with leaders in business and higher ed.

Health Promotion Club — For students interested in health issues and rehabilitation and pursuing a Health Promotions degree.

KNMC — Supports activities of the on-campus radio station.

Level I & II Nursing Clubs — Offers students a meeting

place to have fun and share ideas around nursing.

MSU-Northern Collegiate Stockgrowers — is a committee within the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) designed to develop collegiate students into tomorrow’s leaders. It provides students with the opportunity to learn more about legislative process and to have a voice in their industry. Collegiate Stockgrowers serves as an avenue for collegiate members with an interest in agriculture to express their concerns in an effort to assist in the development of MSGA policy. With programs that directly affect the ranching community of the next generation and significant networking opportunities, Collegiate Stockgrowers provides the chance for tomorrow’s leaders to be involved today.

MSUN Rodeo Club — For all students interested in organizing, working, or participating in rodeo activities.

MSUN Student Education Association — Informs students regarding educational matters and provides personal and professional growth to its members.

MSU-Northern Off-Road Lawnmower Racing Club — a fun club for auto and diesel students to participate in by overhauling lawnmowers for off-road racing.

Northern Diesel Racing — An organization that supports the building of a 100 percent bio-diesel super-fast, record-breaking truck.

August - September Activities

August 22 6pm – Lights FB @ Dickinson State

Post-Secondary Ag Students — An organization for students interested in an agriculture related field of study.

Residence Hall Association — An organization for residence hall students to discuss issues that affect their quality of life.

Skills USA — Develops leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities.

Special Olympics College — the purpose of this organization is to create a partnership to improve the lives of Special Olympics athletes by creating an awareness on campus ad volunteering to hose events or fundraisers.

Student Family Association — An organization for families living in the Student Family Housing units on campus.

Sweetgrass Society — Assists Native American students with their adjustment to college life, promotes better scholarship through group encouragement and supervision, and encourages other students to attend college.

(Dickinson, ND)

23 Residence Halls Open for Returning

Students

23 2pm – Wet Willy (Sled Hill) 24 Fall Classes Begin 24 Pin-n-Cue featuring “Memory Lanes”

Rec Area Opens 24 7pm - Sex Signals (SUB Ballroom) 25 9pm – ChiAlpha Outdoor Movie Night

(Behind MacKenzie Hall) 26 Student Support Services Open House/

Welcome Back 26 8pm – Waffle Wednesday

(MacKenzie Hall) 27 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room) 27 9pm – Welcome to Northern Dance

(SUB Ballroom) 28 Skylights VB @ Big Sky Challenge

(Helena, MT)

College

5

8am – Saturday Market (Town Square)

5

VB Bellevue College Tournament (Bellevue, NE)

5

11am – Skylights vs. Ashford University

13 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

5

5pm – Skylights vs. Bellevue University

14 HOMECOMING WEEK

21 11am-Noon – Hagener Museum Tour

(Library)

5

1pm – Lights FB vs. MT Tech (Blue Pony Stadium)

14 MPSEOC (Gym)

21 6pm – Int/Rec Tennis (Tennis Courts)

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Labor Day – No Classes/Offices Closed

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Last Day to Drop Classes w/o a “W”

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Noon-1pm - Lunch & Learn “Services Any University Might Offer to the LGBTQIQ Community” (SUB Fireside)

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7:30pm – Chancellor’s Lecture Series “Montana Repertory-GROWING UP IN WONDERLAND” (ATC Hensler)

(Billings, MT)

12 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

14 Homecoming Week – Residence Hall

Floor Decorating begins

7pm – Board Game Night (SUB Ballroom)

15 HOMECOMING WEEK 15 Homecoming Election

22 7pm – Mentalist Christopher Carter

(SUB Ballroom)

15 1pm – Homecoming Week – Hello Walk

Painting (Hello Walk)

16 HOMECOMING WEEK 16 Homecoming Election 16 Board of Regents Meeting @ MT Tech

(Butte, MT)

16 5pm – Homecoming Week – Pie in the

Face (SUB Lawn)

10 11am-1pm – Involvement Fair

(SUB Lawn)

16 7pm – YouTube Karaoke

(SUB Ballroom)

10 2pm–4:30pm - Multicultural Center

Open House (CH308)

17 HOMECOMING WEEK

10 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

17 Board of Regents Meeting @ MT Tech

(Butte, MT)

11 SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

17 Constitution Day

11 VB Valley City/State University Tourney

(Jamestown, N.D.)

17 Noon-1pm – International Friends of

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11 3pm – Skylights vs. Waldorf College

17 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

29 1pm – Canoeing in the Bear Paws

(Meet at the SUB) 30 3pm – Student Family Housing

“Welcome to Northern” Potluck

(SFH Community Center)

September NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

11 Remembrance Day 11 Student Leadership Retreat 11 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

1

All Day – Grass Volleyball for Fun (SUB Lawn)

2

5pm – Time Prioritization/Study Skills Workshop – with free pizza (Student Support Services)

2

7pm – Hump Night Bingo (SUB Ballroom)

3

Noon-1pm – International Friends of MSU-N (Multicultural Center)

3

6pm – Folf Tourney (Meet at the SUB)

3

7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting (Morgan Red Room)

4

Last Day to Add Classes

4

VB Bellevue College Tournament (Bellevue, NE)

4

1pm – Skylights vs. Evangel University

4

5pm – Skylights vs. Culver-Stockton

11 5pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

Rosters Due (SUB Information Desk)

12 VB Valley City/State University Tourney

(Valley City, N.D.) 12 11am – Skylights vs. Mount Marty

College 12 1pm – Skylights vs. Valley City State

College 12 1pm – Lights FB @ Rocky

17 Following VB game – Homecoming

Bonfire (Physical Plant)

18 HOMECOMING WEEK 18 Havre Festival Days

19 8am – Saturday Market (Town Square) 19 1pm – Homecoming Game - Lights FB

vs. Western (Blue Pony Stadium)

12 9am – MT Otis Hike

(Bear Paws – Meet at the SUB)

17 7pm – Skylights VB vs. Lewis-Clark

State (Gym)

19 Havre Festival Days

19 MAT’s Death by Chocolate “A Knight of

Murder” (St. Judes) 19 7pm – Skylights VB vs. Rocky (Gym)

21 International Day of Peace

24 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 24 2pm-3pm – Conference “The Changing

Image of American Indians in Film”

(Hensler Auditorium) 24 6pm – Enactus Dinner (SUB Ballroom) 24 7pm – ChiAlpha Meeting

(Morgan Red Room)

25 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 25 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 25 Native American Heritage Day 25 5pm – Int/Rec Rosters Due for Coed

Volleyball

26 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 26 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 26 1pm – Lights FB @ Southern Oregon

(Ashland, OR)

26 2pm – Skylights VB vs Carroll College

(Gym) 27 Chinook Sugarbeet Festival 27 Miles Community College Rodeo

(Miles City, MT) 27 MSUN Golf – Green Meadows Country

Club (Helena, MT) 27 3pm – Student Family Housing Potluck

& Games (SFH Community Center) 28 MSUN Golf – Green Meadows Country

Club (Helena, MT) 28 TBA – Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebration (TBD)

20 Havre Festival Days 20 MSUN Golf – Marias Valley Country

Club (Shelby, MT)

23 11am-1pm – Indian Taco Sale

(Multicultural Center)

25 7pm – Skylights VB vs. MT Tech (Gym)

19 HOMECOMING WEEK

12 8am-Noon – Saturday Market

(Town Square) 12 8:30am-11:30am – HiLine Recycle

(Pacific Steel)

18 8pm – Homecoming Week – 3rd Annual

Glow Run (Meet at the SUB)

12 Havre Pride

23 Autumn Begins

24 7:30pm – Chancellor’s Lecture Series

“Scott Friskics & Jennifer Smith” Bach

in the Backcountry (ATC Hensler)

17 Homecoming Election

11 7pm – Skylights vs. Valley City

State College

23 1pm-2pm – Traditional Indian Games

(TBD)

10 MSU-Northern Rodeo @ Powell College

Rodeo (Cody, WY)

29 8am – Saturday Market (Town Square)

10 SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

15 6pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

(SUB Lawn)

28 5pm – Skylights vs. Master’s University

29 3pm – Skylights vs. Dickinson

State University

22 2pm-3pm – Conference “MT Indians

Today” (Hensler Auditorium)

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

28 1pm – Skylights vs. Vanguard University

29 9am – Skylights vs. Corban University

21 9am-10:30am – Tipi Raising Ceremony

(Lawn under marquee)

22 6pm – Movie “Winter in the Blood” &

Talk “The James Welch I Knew” (TBD)

16 11am – Red Cross Blood Drive

(SUB Ballroom)

14 6pm – Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football

(SUB Lawn)

10 World Suicide Prevention Day

29 Skylights VB @ Big Sky Challenge

(Helena, MT)

21 MSUN Golf – Marias Valley Country

Club (Shelby, MT)

28 8pm – Int/Rec Coed Volleyball (Gym) 29 8pm – Int/Rec Coed Volleyball (Gym) 30 National Women’s Health & Fitness Day

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Northern Ambassadors:

A huge part of the umbrella Student Leadership Program John Paul Schmidt jpschmidt@havredailynews.com The Northern Ambassadors are the smil-

ing, enthusiastic faces of the university and represent the institution.

“Student Ambassadors is for students who want to be leaders on campus,” said Kristi Peterson, admissions director for M o n ta n a S ta t e U n i ve rs i t y - N o r t h e r n .

Peterson oversees the program and said many bright faces go through it. “ T h ey a re t r u l y a m b a s s a d o rs fo r Northern,” she said. “They are not only a part of leading our general student population in terms of on-campus activities or athletic events or community involvement, but they’re also our cream of the crop students who are meeting with our major donors, they work with the chancellor to educate our corporate partners, and so much more.”

The Ambassadors also do a number of hosting events throughout the year — at the college and at the chancellor’s house. The students who go through the program are highly involved with the university. Most of them work jobs aside from their extracurricular activities, as well as taking a full col-

lege credit load. Peterson said they definitely work for their money and careers.

“We choose them specifically for their personality and ability to really convey the type of message we want to send out to our student body and partners,” Peterson said.

Northern Ambassadors is part of the umbrella Student Leadership Program, which also includes Student Senate. What sets the Ambassadors apart is they give all the campus tours. Their faces are one of the first ones they learn to know when prospective students visit campus.

Statistics show that when those thinking of attending a college meet a student rather than an employee of the university, there is a much larger impact on their view of the visit, Peterson said. The ambassadors are important for making that first impression and showing prospective students that Northern is a fun institution where they can further themselves as adults and professionals.

“They’re like the ultimate welcome wagon,” Peterson said. “They’re often social butterflies. What we’re hoping is that they learn to be true leaders and quality representatives for not only Northern, but for

is also going to be on the cross country employers as they move into their careers.” team.

Being a Student Ambassador is a gold “It’s pretty great,” Don said. star on a resume and through “It’s awesome being able to the program, they get assisrepresent my school and put a ta n c e w i t h m a k i n g t h e i r positive influence on the comresumes as professional as posmunity.” sible during their stay at Don, a sophomore, said they Northern. do a lot of community service Last year, there were eight and get to speak to many peoambassadors and this year, ple. there will be six.

“It’s great to help out the Each student going through community that gives so much the program can earn up to to us,” Don said. “It’s great to $750 for 100 hours of work per hang out with friends, too, so semester. They get paid per that’s fun.” hour and get paychecks every She said she doesn’t have month depending on how many Peterson much free time, but she’s hours they’ve put in. doing things she thinks are “They really work very hard fun. and we appreciate their time,” Peterson said. “They juggle a lot. We’ve had people “It looks good on a resume,” Don added.

For a student to be considered to be who have had three jobs and maintained very high grade point averages and continue named a Student Ambassador, they can go through the application process at the to do really awesome work through the Admissions Office in Cowan Hall. ambassador program.

The Fall 2015 Northern Ambassadors are Some are student athletes as well.

Breck Don is a Student Ambassador, who Breck Don, China Bohn, Tyler Leefers, Faith Martin, Tayla Snapp and Nicole Moline. works at the financial aid office, tutors and

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New faces at MSU-Northern for 2015 Tammy Boles is the new Culinary Professional II/Cook II. Boles attended Northern Montana College and received her bachelor’s degree in physical education K-12. Boles comes to us after having worked diligently at a number of companies in Havre.

——— Aaron Christensen is our new Head Football Coach. He received a bachelor’s degree in management from Si TankaHuron University in Huron, South Dakota, and his master’s in management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. He has most recently been employed at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, as their offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach.

——— Landis Cresswell is the new Custodian II. Cresswell attended MSU-Northern where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in graphic design. He has been a part of Northern’s custodial staff as an assistant or temporary staff since 2009.

——— Rachel Dean is our new Assistant to the Chancellor. Dean earned her Bachelor of Arts in English writing and speech com-

munication from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She then pursued her Master in Liberal Arts for creative sriting and literature from the Harvard E x t e n s i o n S c h o o l i n C a m b r i d g e, Massachusetts. She was most recently employed as the development director for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line.

——— A n n u n c i a F a l e m a k a i s o u r n ew Administrative Associate III for Student Support Services. Falemaka earned a general education associate degree from Salt Lake Community College in Utah and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applied science at MSU-Northern.

Falemaka was previously a student worker fo r t h e S t u d e n t S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s a t Northern.

——— Richard Flammond is the new Custodian II. Flammond has experience in his field, having worked as a mechanic and as the frozen department supervisor for Walmart, which both called for meticulous organizational skills and an appreciation for cleanliness in the work environment.

——— Jamie Freidank is the new Montana HealthCARE Transformation Specialist.

Freidank received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany and a Master of Science in criminal justice administration from Niagara University in Lewiston, New York. Alongside other academic endeavors, Freidank has worked as an instructor, and most recently worked as the student success advisor and grant administrator in Havre.

——— Kelsey Harding is the new Personnel Associate I in Human Resources. Harding pursued her education at the University of South Dakota where she secured her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish. She previously worked at Northern as an assistant to the chancellor and provost. Prior to her move to Montana, she served at the University of South Dakota where she was employed as a student assistant for Disability Services on her campus.

——— Kevin Holzworth is the new Automotive Technology Instructor. Holzworth earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in automotive technology from MSU-Northern. He has worked as a Toyota technician since 2011. He worked diligently over the years to

secure all the available automotive ASE and Toyota hybrid certifications, as well as obtaining Master Toyota Technician status.

——— Caleb Hutchins is our new Instructional D e s i g n e r a n d Le a r n i n g M a n a ge m e n t System Technical Support. Hutchins graduated from MSU-Northern with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design with a minor in community development. Hutchins has been working as the design editor at Havre Daily News since 2010.

——— Nathan Johnson is the new Residence Life Coordinator. He comes to us from his alma mater, the University of Kansas, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in human biology with a minor in psychology and where he most recently worked as a scholarship hall proctor.

——— Tyler Lamb is the new Admissions Specialist. Lamb graduated with his welding certificate from MSU-Northern and we n t o n to Tr i n i t y B i b l e C o l l e ge i n Ellendale, North Carolina, for his bachelor’s in pastoral ministry. He worked as a substitute teacher and summer maintenance worker for Havre Public Schools prior to coming to Northern.

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S a r a h L e t o u r n e a u is the new Administrative Associate II for Admissions.

She graduated from Concordia University in Portland Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in business and a minor in marketing.

Letourneau was previously employed as a bridal consultant for JLM Couture.

——— Samantha Mack is our new Groundskeeper I. She has a landscaping background from various positions including being a groundskeeper for the city of Havre, doing construction for Kalispell Fence and, most recently, working as a landscaper for Montana Gardeners Inc. ——— Jade Marden is the new Cashier II for Food Services. She comes to us from Havre’s Town Pump where she has been working as a cashier since 2014.

——— Michael McCrar y is our new Administrative Associate III, Housing Operations and Project Specialist. McCrary earned a bachelor’s degree in both criminal justice and in community leadership from MSU-Northern. He previously served as a resident director on campus.

——— P a u l M c K e n z i e - J o n e s i s o u r n ew Assistant Professor of History and Native American Studies. McKenzie-Jones earned his Bachelor of Arts in American studies/ English literature from Liverpool John Moores University in England. He then secured his Master of Philosophy in

BACK TO SCHOOL American studies at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He pursued his second master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Oklahoma where he gained a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in history - 20th century United States and American Indian. He most recently served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Illinois.

——— Jessica Nebel is the new Administrative Associate II for the Chancellor’s Office.

She is currently enrolled at the University of Montana in Missoula. Since January, Nebel has served the Havre community as the executive director for United Way of Hill County.

——— A a r o n R i g g i n i s t h e n ew D i e s e l Technology Faculty Trainer. Riggin studied at MSU-Northern and gained his Associate of Applied Sciences in electronics engineering and his Bachelor of Science in industrial technology with a minor in design drafting. Riggin comes to us from T i l l e m a n H i - L i n e D o d ge / N o r t h S ta r Yamaha, and he also gained experience in his field working as a development technician for Polaris Industries.

——— Randy Riggin is the new Instructor of Diesel Technology. Riggin studied diesel technology at Northern and has 42 years of f i e l d ex p e r i e n c e, w i t h Tr a c t o r a n d Equipment Company, to offer his future students. He also holds many certificates

gained through training with Caterpillar Inc. and John Deere.

——— Melissa Ruby is the new Administrative Associate II for Related Training. Ruby has studied mass communications at the State University of West Georgia in Carrollton as well as early childhood education at Ke n n e s aw U n i ve r s i t y i n Ke n n e s aw, Georgia. She has been working as a substitute teacher for Havre Public Schools.

——— A l e x a n d r i a R y b i c k i i s t h e n ew Admissions Evaluator II. Rybicki attended the University of South Carolina in Aiken where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology. She most recently served as the seasonal perennial sales representative for Costa Layman LLC in Trenton, South Carolina.

——— Amber Spring is the new Student Support Services Counselor. Spring earned both her Bachelor of Science in psychology and her Master of Science in health and human development, counseling from Montana State University in Bozeman. She has been serving as an outpatient therapist for the Center for Mental Health in Havre and Chinook since 2011.

——— Janice Starr is the new Nursing Director.

Starr first became a licensed practicing nurse through the Indiana Vocational Technical College. She then earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Purdue University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing- leadership management and nursing education from Indiana University and began courses toward her Master of Science in nursing at that college as well. She earned master’s degrees in various medical fields from New Mexico State University and University of Texas at El Paso. She completed her Doctorate of Divinity and holistic complimentary altern a t i ve h e a l t h c a re a t t h e A m e r i c a n Institute of Holistic Theology in Alabama.

www.havredailynews.com Cristy Taltavull is the new Assistant Professor of Psychology. Taltavull began her post-secondary academic endeavors by earning her Bachelor of Arts in banking and finance from the University of North Florida. She then pursued a master’s degree in criminal justice at Boston University in Massachusetts. She is now working toward a Doctorate of Psychology with a specialization in criminology and justice studies from the University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs. Taltavull has worked as an adjunct instructor at MSU-Northern since 2013.

——— Rocky Teasley is the new Maintenance Worker II. Teasley has been working in the custodial and maintenance fields since 2004 and comes to us from his position as a custodian for Havre Public Schools.

——— Paul Techo is our new Student Success Advisor. Techo received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in chemistry from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He then went on to pursue his teaching credential/CLAD f r o m t h e U n i ve r s i t y o f P h o e n i x i n G a rd e n a , C a l i fo r n i a . H e e a r n e d h i s Master of Arts in guidance and counseling from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, and then his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been working as an independent tutor at Paul Techo Tutoring Company in California.

——— Will Vernon is the new Graphic Artist.

Vernon received his liberal arts associate degree from Lenoir Community College then his Bachelor of Arts in filmmaking from the University of North Carolina, School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

Most recently, Vernon was employed as a product specialist/graphic designer at Hiline Audio and Video.

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Kegel restores order to Northern Alex Ross aeross@havredailynews.com

Montana State University-Northern is not at all unfamiliar territory for Greg Kegel, but the position he found himself in around this time a year ago certainly was.

Kegel arrived at MSU-Northern in 1982, teaching industrial technology and draft design, where he became a known advocate for increasing opportunities and programs for students in high-tech fields. In 2001, he became a dean at the college, but it wasn’t until late last August that he was thrust into the spotlight when he was appointed interim chancellor.

The conditions under which Kegel took the helm were far from ideal. His predecessor, James Limbaugh, whose tenure was marked by what many saw as an abrasive style, contentious relationships with faculty and a series of embarrassing headlines, had abruptly resigned. This, combined with declining enrollment and some mismanaged programs, made for a campus plagued by doubts about its future.

Kegel could hardly be a stronger contrast to Limbaugh. Whereas Limbaugh’s background was that of a college administrator out of Texas, Kegel’s that of a teacher from a Montana classroom. Many on campus saw Limbaugh as brash, Kegel a force of conciliation. And Limbaugh’s decisions were swift and dramatic, Kegel’s more deliberate.

“That was kind of a tough start, but it ended up going better than I ever thought it would,” said Kegel.

A year later, Kegel is now chancellor in his own right. He has worked to heal the

wounds and re-establish ties on the Northern campus as well as with key stakeholders.

Going forward, he has a range of ideas for the future of the university he now leads — from the planned diesel and automotive center for which he has long been an advocate, to revamping the nursing program, reviving the secondary education program, increasing enrollment and reinvigorating the campus social scene.

The Havre Daily News had a chance to sit down with Chancellor Kegel to talk about his vision for Northern in the coming year and beyond.

Restoring faith in MSU Northern When he first took over as chancellor, Kegel saw the strained relations that the Northern campus and Havre had experienced.

“Any resident within the community realizes the importance of MSU-Northern, and a lot of those people had been very supportive over the years.”

Right away, Kegel worked to re-establish those ties with donors and friends in general through dinners at the chancellor’s house and a number of other events.

The community reciprocated. A week after he was appointed interim chancellor, longtime allies of Northern approached Kegel about holding a community appreciation barbeque. It was something Kegel readily agreed to.

Expecting 300 guests to show up, the gathering attracted a total of 1,000 people that

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Havre Daily News/File Photo Chancellor Greg Kegel walks the courtyard on campus at Montana State UniversityNorthern in September 2014.

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A welcome from the Chancellor The 2015-2016 school year will be one of growth and stability Dear Havre Community, As our academic year begins, I want thank the Hi-Line and Havre Community for helping us make this past year so outstanding. It is exciting for me to see our football,

volleyball, and new cross country teams practicing for what will be another amazing athletic season.

As always, summer is a busy time of year here at Northern.

During the summer months, we tackle building projects, campus

improvements and all the other jobs on our to-do list. When our students return, they will see that we have invested some sweat equity in the east end of campus.

Students and campus visitors can now enter campus on Bonine Drive and drive through campus to the Student Union Building. You will also see that the MSU-Northern Bookstore got a facelift, with new carpet and fixtures.

As you know, we have been working diligently to raise funds to construct a new $10 million Diesel/ Agricultural Mechanics building to replace the current Auto Tech Center. I am happy to report that we have raised enough money to begin the project and we’re polishing the final architectural plans.

This will be our first major structural addition in approximately eight years and will include numerous site enhancements to the east end of campus.

The 2015-2016 school year will be

Kegel one of growth and stability. MSUNorthern is currently led by a cohesive team of administrators, faculty and staff that share a common vision of providing an education that works. Being a part of this group of inspiring people is a gift, and I am proud to be a champion for them, our students and our university. I can only hope that when you visit our campus you are

equally impressed.

It goes without saying that every goal we set, every project we start, and every decision we make at MSU-Northern is for our students. We are proud to say that Northern produces students who have the skills that industry leaders need and want to hire.

Our students are the reason MSU-Northern exists and the reason I come to work every day. My door is always open so please stop in to say hello or share your thoughts on MSU-Northern’s progress this academic year. I am excited to see this year begin and I look forward to meeting as many people as possible at our athletic and campus events.

Sincerely, Greg Kegel, Chancellor, Montana State University- Northern

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Celebrate Homecoming Week at Montana State University-Northern

Homecoming Week activities at Montana State University-Northern include:

Monday, Sept. 14 • Residence Hall Floor Decorating & Campuswide Door Decorating, all day • Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football, 6 p.m. — SUB Lawn

Tuesday, Sept. 15 • Homecoming elections online, all day • Hello Walk painting, 1 to 4 p.m.

• Int/Rec 4-on-4 Flag Football, 6 p.m. — SUB lawn

Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Homecoming elections online, all day • Pie the Homecoming candidates, 5 p.m. — SUB lawn • Karaoke, 7 p.m. — Ballroom

Thursday, Sept. 17 • Homecoming election online, all-day • Skylights Volleyball vs. Lewis-Clark, 7 p.m. — Gym • Homecoming bonfire after Volleyball game — Physical Plant

Friday, Sept. 18 • Festival Days • Third annual Glow Run 5K 8 p.m. — SUB

Saturday, Sept. 19 • Festival Days • Lights football vs. Western, 1 p.m. — Blue Pony Stadium • Homecoming Coronation, half-time of football game — Blue Pony Stadium • Skylights Volleyball vs. Rocky, 7 p.m. — Gym

Havre Daily News/File Photo Above Right: Sherry Kegel, from left, Janice Griebel, Matthew Mckee, and Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel stand for a photo after Griebel and Mckeen were crowned MSU-Northern Homecoming queen and king 2014 at the football game against Southern Oregon University.

Above Left: Homecoming court members take a pie in the face on campus at Montana State University-Northern during the 2014 Homecoming week.

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Signage and sculpture decorates Montana State University-Northern campus.

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