NDSCS Alumni Review - Fall 2017

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Seeing is Believing

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Support the Work of the NDSCS Foundation

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Homecoming Honorees

NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ALUMNI REVIEW Fall 2017, Volume 19

Science of Leadership

NORTH DAKOTA’S FUTURE IS IN GOOD HANDS Cover photo by Kerri Kava.

The Alumni Review is an official publication of the North Dakota State College of Science Alumni Foundation, 800 Sixth Street North, Wahpeton, ND 58076. It is mailed to college alumni and friends, business and industry partners, government agencies, schools and state education and legislative leaders. The editor retains the right to edit all submissions for style and length considerations.

NDSCS President: Dr. John Richman

NDSCS Alumni Foundation Executive Director: Kim Nelson Foundation President: Kelly Hubrig

Foundation Vice President: Bob Gette

Foundation Treasurer: Michelle Nelson Donor Development Manager: Tim Neumann

Donor Development Rep: Barb Uhlich

Donor Development Rep: Melissa Wynn Events Specialist: Denise Miller Editor: Kim Nelson

Marketing Editor: Barbara Spaeth-Baum Publication Design: Rebecca Truesdell Printer: Sunray Printing

2017-18 NDSCS ALUMNI FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Josh Dozak ** Tom Dryburgh Chad Fredericksen Robert Gette Terry Goerger * Art Grochow Roger Haberman Jeff Hilgemann Linda Hopkins Kelly Hubrig Eric Issendorf Chris Johnson Joel Kaczynski James Kapitan Harvey Link *

Annette Loken Kim Nelson * Michelle Nelson * Justin Neppl Mike Neppl Tim Neumann * Joe Oliver ** Roger Richels Dr. John Richman * Trudy Tischer Hugh Veit Margaret Wall Mike Worner ** Ex Officio New board members

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Letter from the

Executive Director

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e are a strong, dedicated College planning for the betterment of our students and the workforce of the region. At NDSCS, we embrace a ‘new normal’ as our programs adapt to meet the challenges of our ever-changing world. In my 15 years with the NDSCS Foundation, I have witnessed many exciting developments and collaborations.

Most recently, NDSCS is adding a Land Lab for our Agriculture students to roll up their sleeves and gain valuable experience in the field. The vision to create such a training area began over 10 years ago. A tract of land was needed for outdoor lab areas to demonstrate agricultural practices and collaborate with public and private industry partners.

In recent months, a local alumna and her family were intrigued by the opportunity and expressed interest. They worked with the NDSCS Foundation and in May 2017, entered into an agreement to develop the new NDSCS Land Lab. Details are being put in place to start the Land Lab in the spring of 2018. We appreciate the family’s support which has allowed a dream to become reality – leaving a legacy for years to come.

It is the mission of our Alumni Foundation team to match the wishes of Kim Nelson donors to the needs of the College. Our goals for the upcoming year are to build our current scholarship endowments, develop sustainability of the Foundation, educate on opportunities of planned giving and continue to direct young people to the value of attending NDSCS. Many things change after graduating from college, but friendships, connections and learning continue.

NDSCS President Richman and the Foundation continue to recognize the importance of our faculty, staff and retirees and their role in shaping bright futures of our students.

If you would like to be part of the Tradition of Success, we would be happy to direct you or answer any questions. Giving, even a little, can change a lot! I look forward to visiting with many of our alumni and friends at the 2017 Homecoming and the many other events we host throughout the year. Please contact me at 701-671-2187 or kim.j.nelson@ndscs.edu anytime to share your journey.

In This Issue President’s Report....................................3 Giving Story - Seeing is Believing.........4 Business Story - Utilizing Local Talent..4 Carol Martin - Making a “World” of a Difference............................................5 Business Story - Investing Back.............5 DREAMS Auction..................................6 NDSCS Giving Opportunities.................6 Giving Story - A Very Special Gift.........7 Support the Work of the NDSCS Foundation...........................................7 Resources for Wildcat Alumni and Friends...........................................7

NDSCS Staff and Resources Helps a Student Succeed...................................8 “Little Engine” Could Come to NDSCS............................................8 How to Become a Foundation Sponsor................................................8 NDSCS Alumni Foundation Sponsors....9 Foundation Board....................................9 2017 Homecoming Award Winners............................ 10-14 Letterwinners Hall of Fame............ 14-15 Events Calendar.....................................16

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Recruiting and Improving for

Generations to Follow

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reetings from NDSCS! This past year has been filled with many memorable highlights that exemplify the “Science of Success”. Through your continued support and loyalty, NDSCS has been able to enhance academic programs and write a new strategic plan to ensure NDSCS’s continued tradition of excellence.

We were able to invest in developing future student leaders, by expanding our ‘Science of Leadership’ program. The Science of Leadership, which started in 2013, has progressed into a selective, scholarship opportunity that enables officers from Dr. John Richman (‘73) any official NDSCS Over the past year students, student organization employees, and other stakeholders have to apply. Previously, criteria limited been providing us feedback and input participation to only Student Senate that helped us develop and adopt the members – but was recently expanded new Strategic Plan. This plan focuses to attract a more diverse pool of student on purposefully fulfilling our mission leaders. Through a generous gift in 2016 through 2020. The multi-phased from the Edson and Margaret Larson planning process resulted in four new Foundation, along with a ND State strategic goals for the entire College Challenge Grant, this year 15 students community. They include: 1) Improving were awarded a $3,000 scholarship for the student learning experience, participation; these students represented 2) Strategically meeting business and 10 different student organizations and industry needs in North Dakota and the 11 academic programs. Science of region, 3) Commitment to the continuous development of NDSCS employees, and 4) Strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Each specific goal includes a number of strategies and key performance indicators to measure success and progress toward the goal, and are also aligned with the North Dakota University System’s strategic plan.

Leadership participants were provided opportunities through experiential learning and mentoring to gain the skills necessary to become life-long leaders. The semester-long curriculum focused on the development of critical thinking, communication, planning and organizational skills. To find out more about these students, please visit https://youtu.be/njN5hUi09IY and to see what their final project entailed, visit https://youtu.be/tw64q5I-_o8.

Pictured: AJ Helgaas, Logan Meyer, Cynthia Heinis

As we continue to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our students and business/industry partners, we remain dedicated to the rich tradition of excellence that is synonymous with NDSCS. This reputation of excellence would not be possible without your steadfast commitment, gifts, and support of NDSCS. Thank you!

2016-17 Science of Leadership (front to back): Cynthia Heinis Heather Heyerman Plankinton, S.D. St. Michael, Minn.

Liberal Arts Business

Addison Helgaas Jamestown, N.D. Liberal Arts

Sami Hasbargen Wahpeton, N.D. Liberal Arts

Megan Wilt Wheaton, Minn.

Dental Hygiene

Georges Creve-Coeur Stamford, Conn.

Diesel Technology

Shanda Hayden Fargo, N.D. Dental Hygiene

Lane Berger Bismarck, N.D. Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology

Mason Rademacher Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Liberal Arts

Riley Thoma Bagley, Minn.

Dental Hygiene Lizzie Brown Wahpeton, N.D. Liberal Arts

Logan Meyer Wahpeton, N.D. Liberal Arts Breanda Burscheim Buffalo, Minn.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lee Reinowski Anamoose, N.D. Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology

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Giving Story

Seeing is Believing

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ave you ever met someone that seems to ‘have it all together’ and you are curious what led them to be successful? Arvin and Jeanette Rohrer, Devils Lake, N.D., were very impressed with how NDSCS had equipped their neighbor, Dustin, to be just that. He graduated from NDSCS with his Construction Management degree in 2012, secured a job with the North Dakota Department of Transportation and bought his first home by the age of 24.

Arvin and Jeanette traveled to Wahpeton, N.D., to tour the college last summer and were even more impressed. They saw NDSCS as a place that can motivate

young people to become successful professionals. Dustin’s brother, Brady, was with them and will attend NDSCS starting in the Fall of 2017.

Arvin and Jeanette are true “Friends of the College.” Arvin, 90, and Jeanette, 88, have been married 60 years. They have four boys and eight grandchildren.

Farming provided a good life and a great way to raise a family. Arvin is semi-retired and helps a local farmer.

They both are still very involved in their community.

They started the Arvin and Jeanette Rohrer Endowed Scholarship to create a

Arvin Rohrer, Brady (‘12) and Jeanette Rohrer

lasting legacy that will reflect their strong belief that success is possible through hard work and determination. We would like to send a big Wildcat thank you to our new Devils Lake friends!

Read the full Rohrer story at NDSCSAlumni.com/Recognition/Spotlight.

Business Story

Utilizing Local Talent

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&M Industries has been providing doors, frames, hardware, windows, millwork and more for commercial and residential building projects since 1982. They ship products nationwide to a variety of sectors including hospitality, multi-family, assisted living facilities, educational institutions and residential housing. With facilities in Moorhead, Minn., and Bismarck, N.D., D&M has over 120,000 square feet of space to provide full-service production and warehouse services for its customers.

D&M employs NDSCS alumni at every level of the organization, from the production staff to the President.

D&M is a proud supporter of NDSCS and continues to work with the College to provide a well-trained and educated workforce. D&M is generous in supporting the NDSCS Alumni Foundation through an endowed scholarship to benefit students in 4

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the Construction Management Technology or Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology programs.

Tony Hanson (‘13 – Welding); Bruce Bokinskie (‘79 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Tom Nagel (‘85 - Electronic Communications); Doug Halverson (‘76 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Sam Wakefield (‘95 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Jason Damm (‘01 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Korey Zellers (‘04 – Building Construction); Tom Boyle (‘71 - Electrical); Corey Eslinger (‘97 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Scott Schluchter (‘94 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating); Darin Goins (‘98 – Architectural Drafting and Estimating)

Employees of D&M are knowledgeable, experienced, skilled and offer a variety of services above and beyond their core business. D&M provides value added services such as customized hardware packaging, master keying, trailer drops and value engineering.

D&M is 100% employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As owners, employees also share in the financial results of the company.

Since becoming an ESOP in 2004, the Company has grown over 142% and has added more than 75 employee owners.

As D&M looks to the future, growth

and expansion will continue into new markets.

D&M is looking for experienced project managers and estimators from the construction industry, as their education and skill sets can easily transition to the ever-changing, complex industry. If you are considering a change in career or relocation to the Fargo/Moorhead area, D&M would be happy to schedule a visit with you. Contact them at HRM@WeSellDoors.com. Visit them online at www.weselldoors.com.

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Carol Martin

Making a “World” of a Difference

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arol Martin started her Dental Hygiene education at NDSCS at age 26. Originally, from Lancaster, Pa., family brought Carol to the Williston, N.D. area. In 1986, she enrolled in the NDSCS Dental Hygiene program. Her instructors, Jean Freden, Ann Niccoli and Dr. Susan Schreiner, played an important role in shaping her future.

She took a community health class during her time at NDSCS, which provided free dental care to the students at Circle of Nations in Wahpeton, N.D. Carol always had a desire to help others and this experience really motivated her. After graduating from NDSCS, she returned to Lancaster and began volunteering at the Water Street Rescue Mission, where she assisted in starting a free dental clinic to those with no dental insurance. To get the clinic up and running, Carol solicited dental suppliers and received enough

supplies to open the clinic to its first clients.

Over the years, she was a member the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists Association board holding several positions including President, Trustee, Delegate, and Parliamentarian.

In search of an epic event to celebrate her 50th birthday, Carol participated in a dental mission trip to Honduras. For the next six years, she recruited fellow hygienists and dentists to join the effort supported by Center American Relief Effort in remote communities of Choluteca, Honduras.

Taking a year off, she felt the need to continue her volunteering. In 2017, with an open heart to help, she expanded her efforts into Lima, Peru working in the slum communities and also traveled north to Aguaytia, Peru working with the Kakataibo tribe.

Through the encouragement of Rose Schumacher, a NDSCS grad, Carol entered Carol Martin (‘88) the degree completion program at Minnesota State University, Mankato graduating in 2014. She also received the Sunstar/ RDH Award of Distinction in 2013 and the Community Dental Health Award from the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists Association in 2004 and 2011. Carol credits her time at NDSCS as a great decision in a positive direction!

If you know someone who could benefit from exploring the 80+ career paths at NDSCS, encourage them to contact Enrollment Services at 800-342-4325, ext. 2521, or to learn more online at NDSCS.edu.

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Investing Back

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n 1960, Kip and Marshall Moore founded Moore Engineering to create solutions for everyday problems. Over the past half century, Moore has completed more than 18,000 civil and environmental engineering projects in North Dakota and Minnesota, advancing the region’s water, municipal, campus and transportation infrastructure and greatly improving the quality of life in over 100 cities and communities.

Today, Moore Engineering is a 100 percent employee-owned ESOP company with 180 employees, partnering with communities and organizations across the region. Many clients have been with them for decades. Headquartered in West Fargo, Moore has additional locations in Bismarck and Minot, N.D., and Fergus Falls and St. Cloud, Minn.

Moore Engineering has played an important role in supporting NDSCS through donations to the NDSCS Foundation, which in turn were donated to the Land Surveying and Civil Nick Gludt, PE, VP – N.D. Regional Manager Troy Kincer, PE, Sr VP – Chief Operations Officer Technology department Jeffry Volk, PE, President & CEO at NDSCS. They also Joni Smith, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Manager played a key role in Kevin Bucholz, PE, Minn. Regional Manager helping the Nursing They are committed to this region and department raise a total of over $15,000 the way of life we all treasure. Their during a Giving Hearts Day event to partnerships with cities, counties, water purchase updated nursing equipment. resource districts, universities, private Members of the Moore Engineering team developers and others are all focused serve on the Land Surveying and Civil on creating sustainable solutions to the Engineering Advisory Board and the challenges we face. NDSCS thanks Moore NDSCS Foundation Board.

Engineering for their partnership and commitment.

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DREAMS Auction 2018 –

A Party with a Purpose!

As Wahpeton’s premier celebration of NDSCS, the DREAMS Auction is a fundraiser for the NDSCS Alumni Foundation.

Alumni, businesses, and friends of the College come together to demonstrate Wildcat pride and their strong commitment to the college and our students.

Mark your calendar for the 23rd Annual DREAMS Auction, which will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018. Spend the evening with us enjoying great culinary selections prepared by our students, take part in the live and silent auction, and take pride knowing that you are helping the NDSCS Alumni Foundation fulfill its mission to support and assist the North Dakota State College of Science.

Contact the Alumni Foundation office at 701-671-2247 or go to NDSCSAlumni.com/Dreams for information on how to reserve your table, give a gift or make a cash donation. Gifts are welcome any time of the year.

NDSCS

Giving Opportunities Endowment Income Tax Credit

Annual, Clubs and Memorials

As students face increasing education costs, the mission of the NDSCS Alumni Foundation is to increase endowments and strengthen educational opportunities to deserving students. Scholarship opportunities help recruit students to NDSCS. Please consider a gift to an endowment, take advantage of the North Dakota tax credit and enhance scholarships for the future.

North Dakota taxpayers have a special tax break. Contributions of $5,000 or more to qualified North Dakota endowment funds are eligible for a 40% tax credit. The tax credit is 40% of the charitable deduction allowed by the IRS up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year per taxpayer, or $20,000 per year per couple filing jointly. Your $5,000 gift could have a net cost of $1,600.

Please contact us with any further questions or if you would like to donate.

Kim Nelson kim.j.nelson@ndscs.edu 701-671-2187

Tim Neumann timothy.neumann@ndscs.edu 701-671-2164

Planned Giving Learn how to make a gift that provides tax benefits and even life time income.

Explore the many benefits of charitable gift planning; learn more about becoming a Blikre Society Member by visiting with a member of the NDSCS Alumni Foundation.

Catbacker/Letterwinner Club

NOTE: Please consult your tax advisor, as some gifts, like donor advised funds, do not qualify.

To view our current

Scholarship Book visit

NDSCS Foundation annual giving is a way for alumni, friends and businesses to make contributions that benefit the college and students. Annual & Club membership is one of the most affordable ways for alumni and friends to demonstrate their Wildcat pride.

Be part of the Tradition of Success by helping the Foundation fulfill its mission to support and assist activities that develop and strengthen NDSCS. You can make a gift in full or choose to make a monthly payment. Your tax deductible gifts are processed through the NDSCS Alumni Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. Let us make a difference together!

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The Catbackers/Letterwinners Club was established in 1998 with the goal of supporting men and women student athletes by raising money to provide scholarships and assist with NDSCS athletic program needs. Donate to NDSCS Athletics and become a member of the Catbackers/Letterwinners Club.

There are eight membership levels with a schedule of benefits based on the gift amount. Visit NDSCSWildcats.com for more information on the sports teams.

To learn more visit

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Support the Work

Giving Story

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A Very Special Gift

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he NDSCS Alumni Foundation would like to thank John and Patricia Zimbrick for their outstanding contributions to the NDSCS Foundation. John, a 1948 business graduate of NDSSS, is the owner of an automobile dealership and other associated companies in Madison, Wis. He attended the University of Minnesota after graduating from NDSSS. He received his first sales job selling freezers and food supplies before moving to the Chicago area where he pursued a career in the automobile business. John joined the Lou Ehler Ford in Gary, Ind., where he held multiple positions before moving to the Ehler firm in Milwaukee. There, he advanced to new cars sales manager in 1959 and shortly after was promoted to general manager of the firm. He then bought the business in 1965.

John and Pat have always been strong supporters of NDSCS through gifts to the NDSCS Foundation, Athletics and John’s service as national co-chair to build the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center at NDSCS. Most recently, their philanthropic efforts have created a legacy with the John and Patricia Zimbrick Endowment Scholarship. The upcoming year’s

Pam and Gene (‘69) Mullenberg Patricia and John (‘48) Zimbrick and Kim Nelson, Alumni Director

scholarship earnings will award $13,000 to NDSCS students with criteria based on financial need. This scholarship is intended to promote and encourage enrollment to incoming students who might not otherwise be able to afford the costs of college.

John and his wife, Patricia, have two sons, Tom and Mike, who are both active in the business. The Zimbricks reside in Madison, Wis., and have a winter home in Vero Beach, Fla., which they moved to in 2000. John continues to be active in civic affairs in Florida, where he is a member of The Palm Beach Round Table. This professional group meets two to three times a month for luncheon meetings featuring speakers and discussion leaders from various businesses and professional circles.

Resources for

Wildcat Alumni & Friends Career Resources:

• Business and Industry Employers can post all job openings: part-time, full-time and cooperative education/internships.

The employer posting login page is located at www.myinterfase.com/ndscs/employer.

• Current NDSCS students and alumni are encouraged to create a free account and search all posted openings.

Students and Alumni can access current postings at NDSCS.edu/CareerServices.

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eet Gene and Pam Mullenberg! They have been married for 47 years and after growing up in North Dakota, Gene and Pam now live in Texas.

Gene is a 1969 Accounting graduate of NDSSS. Gene utilizes the online giving option for recurring quarterly donations to NDSCS. Gene commented, “Science has always stayed with me. I never realized the impact that NDSCS had made on my life until I was well along in my career.

I met so many great people while I was there including staff, faculty, and of course, many friends.”

If you would like to learn more about online giving opportunities, please go to NDSCSAlummi.com/GivingOpportunities or call the Foundation office at 701-671-2247. Read the full Mullenberg story at NDSCSAlumni. com/Recognition/Spotlight.

Historical Resources:

ArcaSearch is a program available on the ndscsalumni.com website for you to search all the annual Agawasie yearbooks from 1914-2003 and the Dakota Scientist college newspapers from 1928-1996. Log in to http://edu.arcasearch.com/usndscs to begin your search.

Refer a Student to NDSCS:

Help us encourage prospective students to attend NDSCS. Complete the form located at ndscsalumni.com/refer-a-student and we will send them literature on the many exciting opportunities available at our locations in Wahpeton and Fargo, as well as our online course options.

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NDSCS Staff and Resources

Helps a Student Succeed

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came to NDSCS in the fall of 1997 and enrolled in agriculture. Brad Tews was one of my instructors as well as my advisor. I learned many things in my first year, including that I struggled with alcohol. When I realized that this was something I wouldn’t be able to fix on my own, my first call was to Mr. Tews. I didn’t waste time telling him why I was calling and he didn’t waste time getting me in touch with the people and resources I would need to successfully quit. He also told me how proud he was of me.

When I recall my years at NDSCS, I am grateful for how Mr. Tews, as well as all the staff, used their skills, experience and resources to prepare me, both personally and professionally.

- Jason Miller ‘99

“Little Engine”

Could Come to NDSCS

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e all remember the story of the “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper, and NDSCS could soon have a little engine on its Wahpeton campus. With the collaboration of three influential supporters, some of the preliminary planning is coming together. Jody Schuler of Minn-Kota has a train engine; Cal Grubele of Red River Western Railroad said he could provide tracks and Roger Haberman from Industrial Builders said he would have the resources to move it. Therefore, as the story unfolds, NDSCS could have its own engine operating on a track within the campus grounds.

This collaboration goes beyond its dedicated supporters. It provides an opportunity for the NDSCS Diesel Technology, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology, Electrical Technology, Precision Machining Technology, Welding Technology,

Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, Facilities Management and other departments to be involved in refurbishing the little engine, paint it the right color and get it up and moving.

Stay tuned for more information about how the “little engine” makes it way to NDSCS. If you are interested in helping financially or through in-kind donations, please contact Kim Nelson at 701-671-2187.

How to Become a

Foundation Sponsor?

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hanks to the businesses and corporations featured here in the Alumni Review that financially sponsor the NDSCS Foundation.

Foundation sponsors have committed to helping achieve the mission of supporting and assisting those activities that develop and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science. But what does that really mean? The Foundation is the fundraising arm of the College. Without the support of sponsors, annual gifts, club

gifts and other general gifts, fulfilling the Foundation’s mission would be challenging.

Over the past two years, the NDSCS Foundation has raised over $3 million, contributing to departments, student scholarships, equipment and greatest needs of the College. This is a win for all. Thank you to everyone that helps the NDSCS Foundation and NDSCS shine.

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The levels of sponsorship have recently expanded. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a sustaining sponsor, please visit ndscsalumni.com or call 701-671-2247 to see where your passion might fit.

Sponsors are recognized at all Alumni Foundation events, as well as this publication, which is sent to over 35,000 alumni and friends. A Sponsorship Recognition Social is also hosted by the Foundation in the fall.

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Thank You

Alumni/Foundation Sponsors Executive SPONSOR

Foundation

Board

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he Alumni Foundation would like to thank retiring board members Terry Goerger (‘74) and Ken Harty (’90). Their commitment to NDSCS and years of service are greatly appreciated. Both men served three, three-year terms.

Platinum SPONSOR

Gold SPONSOR Terry Goerger, NDSCS Ag Mechanics Sales and Service graduate, is owner of Goerger Seed & Supply in Mantador, N.D. Goerger is a Foundation sponsor, Blikre Society member and assists with many Alumni events.

Silver SPONSOR

Ken Harty earned a Business Administration degree from NDSCS in 1990. He is currently Publisher of the Williston Herald and has supported NDSCS in numerous ways over the years. Thanks again for sharing your time and talent.

Matt Frederick

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Alumnus of the Year

Gary Marquardt

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ongratulations to the 2017 Alumnus of the Year, Gary Marquardt. As an NDSSS alumnus, he has demonstrated Wildcat pride and support for the college in many ways. He is a superb example of a successful graduate who has made great contributions to NDSCS, his profession and his community.

Gary is a native of Sioux Falls, S.D., and graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1967. He resided in Sioux Falls with his parents, one older brother and four sisters. Gary experienced many challenges during his youth. He loved football but did not physically mature until later in high school. He later became a starter and excelled on the O’Gorman High School football team. For the young athlete, football was life. In the spring of 1967, Gary’s high school coach/counselor sent film of him playing to NDSSS coach Ed Werre. To this day, Gary is thankful that Ed Werre and Cliff Hermes had faith and confidence in him to succeed in college.

Gary became a standout defensive end and captain of the Wildcat football team.

He graduated with an Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology degree in 1969. It was at NDSSS where he met his wife, Joan Wicklein, a Wahpeton resident and a 1968 NDSSS Liberal Arts graduate. Gary is extremely complimentary of his schooling at NDSSS. He attributes much of his success to numerous faculty, staff and fellow students who supported and believed in him. “The State College of Science believed in me and would not let me fail,” said Gary.

After graduation, he held various industry drafting and design, sales, and management positions before forming his own company, Engineering Repro

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Systems, with a capital investment of one thousand dollars. The company offered traditional drafting and engineering supplies, computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting furniture, as well as state-of-the-art CAD plotting services via a laser network linking over 30 cities 24 hours a day. By 1990, annual sales exceeded over eight million dollars. Gary served as president of the company for over 19 years. In October of 1999, he sold the company, where he served as one of six senior vice presidents and managed the region five area. The corporation had over 680 million dollars in sales in 2008.

He retired in 2012.

Gary is an active supporter both financially and in service to North Dakota State College of Science. He served on the NDSCS Foundation Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and held positions of vice president and president.

He was the honorary commencement speaker at NDSCS in 1991. Gary has been a financial supporter of the NDSCS 300 Club, Catbackers Club, participant of the DREAMS Auction event and is a member of the Blikre Society. He and his wife, Joan, received the honor of Parade Grand Marshals in 1992 and Wildcats of the Year in 2000. Gary is an NDSCS Letterwinner, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and one of the founders of the NDSCS Alumni Weekend football event.

Gary is multi-talented and gives generously to his community. He is a published watercolor artist featured in the Minnesota Watercolor Society “Brush Strokes” publication and honored in the Minnesota Watercolor Society Fall Show of 2015. He has spent time teaching young students this medium in his studio and in schools. He was member of the Minneapolis Rotary Club for 15 years where he served as president in 2011.

He has continued to support athletics by

Gary Marquardt (‘69)

coaching and officiating youth and high school sports. Gary has also done some public speaking on local and national levels throughout his career.

Gary and his wife currently reside in Wayzata, Minn., and enjoy retirement.

Their daughter, Jennifer Oko, NDSCS Nursing graduate, has a bachelor’s degree with honors in Health Leadership from Lewis University, Ill. She and her husband, Tim Oko, have four children and reside in Downers Grove, Ill. Their son, John Marquardt, has his own technology consulting company. He and wife, Kristi, have three children and live in Shorewood, Minn.

Gary shares another talent, playing taps at Oak Hill Cemetery for veterans.

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A Family Tradition

The Baker Family

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he NDSCS Foundation is pleased to announce the Wayne and Janet Baker family as recipients of the 2017 Family Tradition award. Their tradition of success is very evident.

Wayne and Janet (Brand) Baker were raised in Richland County and all six of their children are graduates of NDSSS, as well as four of their spouses. Wayne passed away in December of 2004 after working in the roofing and sheet metal business his entire life. Janet was a stay-at-home mom nurturing six children and volunteering in the community. She became involved with NDSSS by helping with fall registration before any of her children even graduated high school.

During that time, she made a pact to ensure all her children would attend the College after high school, continuing their education for two more years right next door to home.

Brad, the Bakers’ oldest and only son, graduated from NDSSS in 1980 with an associate degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating. While attending college, he met Kim Lenton, a 1980 Computer Operator graduate. She was accepted into the new Medical Record program that same year and graduated in 1982 with an associate degree in Medical Records. They married in 1982 and eventually founded Professional Roofing in Ketchum, Ind. Brad has served on the Board of Directors for the Western States Roofing Association for several years and this past year served as president. Kim works in the office as their administrative coordinator. They have three daughters, Ashley (Chance Pehrson), Elissa and Kaylee, and two granddaughters, Oakley and Tinley.

Beth Lohman graduated from NDSSS in 1981 from the Architectural Drafting and Estimating program. She met her husband, Clint Lohman, at NDSSS and they married in 1982. Clint, of Glendive, Mont., was a quarterback for the Wildcats football team. He graduated from the Electronics program in 1981.

Baker Family (L to R): Wayne, Janet, Brad (‘80), Beth (‘81), Benae (‘83), Caryn (‘86), Carla (‘87), Bonita (‘91)

Both used their respective degrees until buying and running their own company.

Clint has been in the gaming business in Montana and a successful entrepreneur for the past 35 years. Beth has worked in operations alongside him at several of their businesses. They sold their largest business, Rocky Mountain Gaming, in 2016. Clint currently operates as manager for several of their remaining businesses.

They live in Bozeman, Mont., and have three children, Britney, Brock and Bridger.

Benae Freeberg received an associate degree in Graphic Arts from NDSSS in 1983. She is married to Mike Freeberg, a self-employed agronomist. Benae works at Ultimate Transportation/Dakota Spas as a financial officer in Fargo, N.D. They live in Colfax, N.D., and have three children, Ashley (Nathan Renard), Brianne and Cole. Cole is carrying on the Baker tradition by attending NDSCS. He is currently a first-year student in the Diesel Technology program.

Caryn Klosterman and her husband, Todd, both attended NDSSS after graduating from Wahpeton High School. Todd wrestled for the Wildcats in 1985-86. He graduated in 1986 with an associate degree in Ag Business and Caryn graduated with an associate degree in Word Processing Specialist and General Office the same year. The high school sweethearts married in 1991 and live in Mooreton, N.D. Caryn worked for 27 years at Essentia Health Wahpeton, N.D., and is currently working in hospital admission notifications in Fargo, N.D. Todd farms with his brothers,

Troy and Joe, in the southern Red River Valley near Mooreton. They have two daughters, Morgan and Whitney.

Carla Schumacher was a 1987 NDSSS Graphic Arts graduate. She and her husband, Eraine, reside in Shakopee, Minn. Since graduating from college, Carla has worked as a parts inspector for both Finger Hut and Specialty Manufacturing Company. Eraine is a retired crane operating engineer. They have lived in Shakopee for 27 years.

Bonita Kinnunen is the youngest of the family and the last of the Baker kids to attend NDSSS. She graduated in 1991 with an associate degree in Secretary Specialist. She is currently employed at Radio FM in Fargo, N.D. Her husband, Scott Kinnunen, is also an NDSSS graduate, from the class of 1996. He graduated with an associate degree in Auto Body and is employed at Dakotaland Auto Glass in Fargo. They reside in Hawley, Minn.

NDSSS has been a great educational fit for the Baker family. Three of six kids still live in the Red River Valley area and positively contribute to the community that gave them so much. All six children went on to have successful careers, with two starting and running profitable businesses. While they have acquired additional skills since graduating, they all attribute their success to the great start NDSSS gave them.

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ongratulations to the NDSCS Foundation Parade Grand Marshall, Margaret Wall. The NDSCS Foundation is pleased Margaret will lead NDSCS during the homecoming festivities, as she was key in developing many new programs and services over her 38 years with the College.

Margaret was born and raised in central North Dakota and graduated from Sykeston High School. Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree from Valley City State University and her master’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, both in Business Education.

In 1974, Margaret started her career at NDSCS as an instructor in the secretarial department. She taught both general office administration and legal administrative assistant courses. In the spring of 1992, Margaret developed the curriculum for the Office Administration Internship program.

This program became the model for many other internship programs on campus.

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Margaret took a new role as Cooperative Education Coordinator in the spring of 1994. As coordinator, Margaret worked with employers and faculty finding placements for students with many different types of businesses throughout the United States. Margaret continued in this position until fall 2002, when she transitioned to the Distance Education Director. During her tenure, the College experienced significant increase in distance education enrollments. Margaret finished her career as the NDSCS Dean of Extended Learning, retiring in September 2013. Her dedication to the College and tenacity to move NDSCS students forward to exciting new places demonstrate her leadership.

She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, relaxing at her lake home, quilting, book clubs and the opportunity to volunteer. Margaret is a member of Rotary and Alpha Delta Kappa. She is currently an NDSCS Alumni Foundation

Margaret Wall

Board member. Margaret received the NDSCS Alumni Foundation Commitment to Excellence Award in 2004, the 2008 NDSCS Life Award for implementing the Pathway program and the Career and Technical/Education Administrator of the Year in 2013.

Margaret’s husband, John, a former representative for District 25 and a strong advocate for NDSCS, passed away in July 2014. She has two grown children, Autumn and Jed, and five grandchildren.

Friend of the College

Bell Banks & Wealth Management

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he NDSCS Alumni Foundation honors Bell Bank and Bell Bank Wealth Management with the 2017 Friend of the College-Distinguished Service Award.

Chartered in 1966 in Fargo, Bell has grown to be the region’s largest privately owned bank. Community is at the heart of Bell; every year, each Bell employee receives funds to “Pay It Forward” as they choose to an individual, family or organization in need. To date, more than $10 million in Pay It Forward funds have been given, with many stories of giving taking place in Wahpeton-Breckenridge.

Since Bell began serving the communities of Wahpeton, Breckenridge and the surrounding area in 2008, the bank has been a major supporter of NDSCS, recognizing the College and its promising students as tremendous assets to our community.

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• A $10,000 Bell Bank Scholarship Endowment was created. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 2013 to a full-time student in arts, science and business.

• Bell’s $25,000 lead gift helped launch the NDSCS Ambassador Leadership Program in 2014.

• Bell is consistently a major marketing partner whose gifts help promote NDSCS Wildcat Athletics.

• Additionally, Bell has helped sponsor NDSCS “meet and greet” events, provided expert speakers in wealth management, shared expertise of several employees to serve on the NDSCS Foundation Board and provided use of a suite for Alumni Foundation functions and as a donation to the annual DREAMS Auction fundraising event.

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Congratulations Bell Bank & Bell Wealth Management on this award. NDSCS is proud to have you as a partner.

Bell Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

Investing and wealth management products are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee, may lose value, are not a deposit and are not insured by any federal government agency.

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Commitment to Excellence

Wildcat of the Year

Maria Kaduc

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aria Kaduc, born and raised in Czechoslovakia, received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1976 from Pedagogicka Faculta University J.A. Komensky, Trnava, Slovakia. She taught at the elementary school for eight years before deciding to make a life-altering change for her family. Several contributing factors aided in Maria’s decision to emigrate from Czechoslovakia in July of 1984.

The journey that eventually ended in the United States first took Maria and her family to Yugoslavia and Austria before finally setting in Wahpeton, N.D., in July 1985.

Wanting to excel in her understanding of English, Maria signed up for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Wahpeton High School in August 1985. A year later, she continued her education at North Dakota State College of Science, which led her to receive a certificate from the Computer Operator Program in 1987 and an associate degree in Computer Science in 1989.

In August 1990, St. John’s Elementary School hired Maria to teach computers and mathematics. During this time, she also tutored computer classes at the NDSCS Learning Skills Center and taught mathematics to migrant students in Breckenridge, Minn. In 1994, Maria was hired by NDSCS to teach and coordinate the flextime courses in the Academic Services Center (ASC). While teaching, she continued taking courses to improve her language and get her undergraduate and master’s degrees.

In 2000, she completed coursework and received her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. In 2005, Maria became the Director of the ASC at NDSCS. Because of her own experience, Maria has a great understanding of what

Maria Kaduc

students, especially underprepared students, experience when transitioning to college. Maria enjoys working with students who have academic and study deficiencies. She takes time to get to know her students and then builds on this knowledge.

One activity she enjoys most is working with student athletes.

It is a pleasure for the Athletic Department and the NDSCS Foundation to honor Maria because of her dedication to students and leadership. A few of Maria’s awards have been 1999 Excellence in Teaching, 2002 Extra Mile Award, 2009 NDACTSNE Directors Award of Excellence and 2016 NDACTE Administrator of the Year.

Maria is a proud mother of two sons. Martin, her oldest son, resides in Seattle with his wife, Christine.

Maria’s youngest son, Peter, lives in Sparta, Wis., with his wife, Debra, and their three children. Both of Maria’s sons started their post-secondary education at NDSCS. Maria’s family also includes hundreds of NDSCS “sons and daughters” who consider her their NDSCS mom. Many of those students are now successful professionals living all over the world and contributing to society. By believing in her students, Maria has always empowered them to do the best they can do academically, personally and professionally.

“Watching my NDSCS children graduate, and in many cases continue their education, is the greatest reward,” commented Maria.

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Kevin Bauer

evin Bauer began working at NDSCS in 1983 as a student employee. He was part of the technical lighting and sound crew for the Wildcat Singers and Stage Band under the direction of Tilford Kroshus and Laurie Lekang. In 1987, Kevin officially became a part-time lighting and sound technician for the NDSCS Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center, while working full-time for Rigel’s Appliances in Moorhead, Minn. He has been willing to share his technical expertise with NDSCS for the last 30 years.

Kevin has been instrumental in the maintenance of NDSCS’s light and sound system, including leading a major upgrade to the technology in 2015. Throughout his tenure here, he has trained many staff and students who have assisted him. His amazing commitment includes trips from Moorhead to Wahpeton, N.D., when problems arise. He also works from his Moorhead home consulting with artistic performers about their specific technical needs before they arrive on campus.

Many artists give a special thanks to Kevin for his help making their program a wonderful experience.

He is an exceptional representative of the College with his outstanding customer service and professionalism. Kevin met his wife, Holly Keller, a 1986 Dental Hygiene student, at NDSCS. They were married in 1990 and currently reside in Moorhead.

They have one daughter, Joelle.

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Orlando Patrick ‘93

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Orlando Patrick, Chicago, Ill., attended NDSCS in 1992-93 and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Orlando was a forward on the 1992-93 men’s basketball team. The team record was 23-8, advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament. Orlando was MVP of the NDSCS men’s basketball team, was named to the NDJC All-State Team and was a Junior College All-American.

Scott Roehm, Shoreview, Minn., is a 1994 NDSCS Liberal Arts graduate. Scott was kicker for the 1992-93 Wildcats Football Team.

The 1992 team was the RC Cola Bowl Champions. Scott was First Team All-Region in 1992 and again in 1993, as well as Pre-Season All-American in 1993.

Andre Smith of St. Paul, Minn., graduated in 2005 from the NDSCS Liberal Arts program. Andre was a power forward for the 2003-05 Wildcat Men’s Basketball Teams.

The 2003-04 team record was 28-4, with the team losing in overtime in the District Championships.

The 2004-05 team advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament with a 28-7 record, finishing as consolation champions in the tournament. In the 2004-05 season, Andre was selected for the MonDak All Conference Men’s 1st Team.

Orlando went on to play basketball at Western Illinois University, where he was MVP and team captain. He received Player of the Month in the Mid-Continent Conference honors twice and was named to the All-Tournament Team of the Mid-Continent Conference.

Orlando graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Business. He had tryouts with two NBA teams, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers. He went on to play professional basketball in the Dominican Republic.

Orlando currently lives in Chicago. He has three children: Zahar, Tianna and Damen. He is the Managing Principal and Owner of Patrick Capital Group, a private equity firm that invests in commercial real estate. He enjoys traveling and reading.

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Scott transferred to Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., where he was an honorable mention in the 1994 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). He earned First-Team AllConference honors in 1995.

Scott received his master’s degree in Education from Bethel University in 2007. Since 2005, Scott has been employed at Columbia Heights (Minn.) High School as a teacher/work-based learning coordinator. He currently lives in Shoreview, Minn., with his wife, Kayo, and their two children, Merritt (7) and Jackson (4). Scott enjoys fishing, playing softball, watching college and professional football and spending time with his family.

He transferred to NDSU where he was a member of the NDSU Men’s Basketball Team that defeated #15 ranked Wisconsin and #9 ranked Marquette. For nine years, Andre played basketball overseas, where he received numerous awards and honors.

Andre currently lives in Omaha, Neb., with his wife, Emily, and 1-year-old twin sons, Vincent and Victor. He is now the varsity assistant boys’ basketball coach at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, helping kids become better players through his basketball academy, 402 Hoops Academy.

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Willie Wilson went 9-0 before losing their final game in the RC Cola Bowl. Willie was a 1996 All- Conference wide receiver and felt honored to be part of the 1996 NDSCS football team under head coach John Richman, which was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

Willie Wilson ‘97

Willie Wilson, Forest Lake, Minn., graduated from the NDSCS Liberal Arts program in 1997. Willie was a wide receiver on the 1996-97 Wildcat football team. The goal for the 1996 season was to “reclaim the hill.” The 1996 team

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Willie transferred to Winona State and was an Honorable Mention All-Conference selection for the WSU football program. He received his bachelor’s degree in Education from Winona State. He played briefly for the Lacrosse River Rats Indoor Football League and had personal workouts with the Denver Broncos and New York Jets in the fall of 1999.

At Winona State, Willie met Karyn, a four-year All-Conference volleyball player. They married in 2002 and currently live in Forest Lake with their four children, Ava (13), Jacob (11), Mya (9) and Ashlee (6). Willie is the Regional Sales Director for Owens and Minor, working with a team that sells medical products throughout the Midwest.

Willie’s enjoys coaching and supporting his kids in athletics, and is an avid golfer.

Willie lives by and teaches his kids the principle, “Treat people the way you want to be treated.”

Football Team

(Front Row L to R) Boyd Naasz, Kurt Grage, Mike Brusich, Brad Barth, Al Palmer, Mark Holy, Larry Waters, Dan Groetsch, Dan Lorenz, Dale Grosz, Rick Hasse, Emmett Clark, Tony Lang, Tom Shorma, Tom Rynning (Row 2) Pat Marquart, Terry Deschamps, Dennis Broderick, Brad Salquist, Leo Degenstein, Greg Puetz, Terry Hein, Brian Quinn, Tom Smith, Clyde Smestad, Mike Stumpf, Doug Erbes, Lou Wolf, Tom Peppel, Jason Faul, John Quinn (Row 3) Mark Vandine, Mark Armstrong, Greg Stahl, Devin Somerville, Kevin Lofberg, Nick Groetsch, Russ Huschka, Dave Wey, Steve Kemp, Pat Ries, Bob Janssen, Tony Kubasta, John Morben, Jeff Gunwall, Ken Fleckenstein, Jim Cook (Row 4) Ralph Krebs, Unidentified, Dave Schmidt, Dean Spaeth, Al Jochim, Mark Gabelman, Bob Tuhy, Neil Christensen, Keith Hoistad, Curtis Dahl, Unidentified, Tom Lamb (Row 5) Peter Artz, Steve Holthaus, Spike Keigley, Clarence Bachmeier, Pat Link, Jack Schons, Ryan Becker, Scott Decker, Craig Eken, Dave Goedert, James McCray, Steve Fugelstad, Arlyn Johnson, Pat Copenhaver, Mitch Maher, Vaughn Salzer, Unidentified, Unidentified. Head Coach: Al Grage

The 1977 football team, coached by Al Grage, finished the season with a 6-2 record. While the season did not end the with a championship, it stands out as one of the best from the four-year North Dakota College Athletic Conference (NDCAC) era. They lost two games by a total of 10 points; a 3-6 defensive struggle against Dickinson State and a 14-21 game against Valley City State.

The team defeated Jamestown in the last game of the season with a score of 35-28 in double overtime. During the season, NDSCS scored 234 points to their opponents’ 93, and were ranked in the top 20 for NJCAA College football in 1977. All Conference 1st team selections were: Dennis Broderick, Brad Barth, Tom Rynning and Tom Shorma. Kurt Grage, Dan Groetsch, Brad Salquist and

Mike Stumpf were named All Conference Honorable Mention. All Region 13 selections were: Tom Rynning, Tom Shorma and Dennis Broderick.

To learn more about what is planned for the team during Homecoming contact Brad Barth, 320-760-7696, brad@teambarth.com.

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Wildcat Football Fall Band & Choir Concert NDSCS President’s State of the College Address November 2017 Catbacker Luncheon Men’s & Women’s Basketball – AmericInn Classic Fall Play NDSCS Alumni Foundation Board Meeting at NDSCS-Fargo

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December 2017 Holiday Music Concert Catbacker Luncheon

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January 2018 Spring Semester Begins Catbacker Luncheon

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February 2018 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon Arizona Meet-n-Greet Mass Band & Choir Concert

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March 2018 Catbacker Luncheon Spring Play April 2018 DREAMS Auction Spring Concert Catbacker Luncheon Alumni Sports Weekend Stage Band & Wildcat Singers Final Concert May 2018 Agawasie Day NDSCS Alumni Foundation Board Meeting Graduation Day June 2018 Summer Semester Begins NDSCS Wildcat Golf Open Visit NDSCSAlumni.com for details and revisions.