Author Steven Werlin will be at Bismarck State College on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m., to present on his education work in Haiti and discuss his book “To Fool the Rain: Haiti’s Poor and their Pathway to a Better Life.” His presentation will be held in the Basin Electric Auditorium
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/authortosharebookjournalingthestoriesofhaitispoor/
Book Babble @ BSC invites the community to read and discuss the book “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?” by Alan Alda, as part of a Bringing Humanities to Life fellowship. Readers will gather Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. in Skogen Hall, Rm 204, on the BSC campus to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscbookdiscussionexplorescommunicationstrategies/
North Dakota scientists have long been considering what do with all the carbon dioxide created by energy production.
Energy companies will soon need to start capturing carbon dioxide to keep it from entering the atmosphere. That begs the question, what to do with it?
Read more at http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/ND-scientists-test-sites-to-store-CO2-471004023.html
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/ndscientiststestsitestostoreco2/
Today, area high schools hand out Chromebooks and iPads to students as often as they hand out the traditional dog-eared textbooks. The majority of BSC students soon will be more at ease with online learning than with hardcover textbooks and paper handouts. But, for now, BSC students are a hybrid of
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/bookfreeclasses/
The fourth week of Bismarck State College ArtsQuest includes two concerts, an art exhibit reception and a book event celebrating the recent publication of “The Walk Across North Dakota.”
Walk co-leaders, Gwen Hoberg and Jeremy Bold, lead off the week Monday, April 25, with an author
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/walkacrossnorthdakotabookstartsweekofbscevents/
Former Bismarck State College (BSC) president and now author, Dr. Larry C. Skogen, will be back on the college campus on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to discuss his latest work, “To Educate American Indians: Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/author-and-former-bsc-president-returns-to-discuss-new-book-on-native-american-education/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Library will host the final of three BookTalk at BSC discussions exploring an “I Spy” theme on Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. Led by retired English and humanities instructor Dr. Brian Palecek, this discussion will examine the book “Permanent Record”
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-will-wrap-up-march-3-with-edward-snowden’s-book-“permanent-record”/
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2022-23 Campus Read
"Tommy Orange's shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to each other in ways they may not yet realize ... Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native
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Dr. AnnMarie Kajencki
AnnMarie Kajencki, professor of English at Bismarck State College, will attend a conference at Casimir Pulaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom, Poland, Oct. 6-7.
The conference theme is
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The Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series hosts author Kao Kalia Yang on Monday, April 10, as part of the month-long BSC ArtsQuest celebration on campus. A public reading, Q&A session and book signing of her books “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” and “The Song
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017visitingwriter/
The originator and executive producer of the Batman movie series, “Catwoman,” and “The Lego Movie,” appears as guest of Bismarck State College ArtsQuest in a public event Thursday, April 21, on campus.
Michael Uslan, an authority on comic book history, presents his
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/batmanexecutivemovieproducerwillspeakatbscapril21/
Readers gather for BookTalk at BSC Sunday, Feb. 4, to discuss “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich.
Michael Tomanek, BSC assistant professor of English, will lead the second of three discussions exploring the theme "And Justice for All” at Bismarck State College from 1
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/theroundhouse/
Poet Brian Baumgart will be at Bismarck State College on Monday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. for a reading, question-and-answer session and book-signing. The event will be held in the Basin Electric Auditorium inside the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence and is free and open to the public.
Baumgart’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/baumgartvisit/
Author Nicole Helget will be at Bismarck State College on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. for a reading, question-and-answer session and book-signing event as part of BSC’s Visiting Writers Series. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Basin Electric Auditorium inside
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscvisitingwritersseriesfeaturesminnesotaauthor/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre brings to the stage “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a family-friendly musical that celebrates friendship and all the valuable lessons that come with it. Showtimes are Wednesday, March 29 through Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 2 at 2:30
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-a-spring-musical-for-all-ages-march-29---april-2/
Beginning in January, the Bismarck State College (BSC) Library will host its annual BookTalk at BSC book discussion series, exploring an “Unmoored” theme this year. The discussions are free and open to the public and take place on Sundays in January, February, and March at the BSC Library.
This
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The Bismarck State College Library will host the first of three BookTalk at BSC discussions on Sunday, Jan. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. on campus. Due to water damage in BSC’s Skogen Hall, the January discussion group will now meet in the BSC Student Union Alumni Room, 1425 Schafer Street, to examine
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/location-change-for-january-booktalk-at-bsc/
Books & Brew
Location: BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
Day: January 12
Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Visit the Library Table at the BSC Student Union on January 12 from 8 AM to 11 AM, check out a book, and receive a coupon for a discount on a drink at Mystic Java. Enjoy reading and a special
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/booksnbrew_jan12/
Books & Brew
Location: BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
Day: April 22
Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Visit the Library Table at the BSC Student Union on April 22 from 8 AM to 11 AM, check out a book, and receive a coupon for a discount on a drink at Mystic Java. Enjoy reading
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/booksnbrew_apr/
Books & Brew
Location: BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
Day: August 26
Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Visit the Library Table at the BSC Student Union on August 26 from 8 AM to 11 AM, check out a book, and receive a coupon for a discount on a drink at Mystic Java. Enjoy reading
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/booksnbrew_aug/
FIRST YEAR - ON CAMPUS
$1080
Books - $660 (purchased at BSC Bookstore)
Kit - $380
FIRST YEAR - ONLINE
$1575
Books - $750 (purchased at BSC Bookstore)
Kit - $480
SECOND YEAR
$575
Books - $250
Kit - $320
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/electronicstelecomm/estimated-costs/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Friday, Feb. 14.
For $30, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will surprise your Valentine on campus, at their workplace or another pre-arranged
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-valentine-serenades/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Thursday, Feb. 14.
For $30, the tuxedo-clad, a cappella ensemble will surprise your Valentine on campus, at their workplace or another
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscmensensemblewillserenadeyourvalentine/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Tuesday, Feb. 14.
For $20, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will sing a love song and provide the recipient with a fresh, long-stemmed red rose.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017singingvalentines/
Bismarck State College ends this year’s Conversations at BSC series Sunday, June 5, with a discussion of “Custer and the Black Hills: The Thieves Trail.”
The conversation between BSC President Larry C. Skogen and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson begins at 3 p.m. in the Bavendick
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/conversationsblackhills/
Photographer and teacher Roddy MacInnes will be at the Bismarck State College Library on Monday, Sept. 26, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. to talk about his “Finding Nina” project.
The “Finding Nina” project began in 1993 when MacInnes purchased two photo albums from
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/authortospeakatbscaboutndphotographyproject/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Friday, Feb. 12.
For $20, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will sing a love song and provide the recipient with a fresh, long-stemmed red rose.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/valentineserenades/
The Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series hosts author readings Sunday, March 6, from a new anthology titled “Fracture: Essays, Poems, and Stories on Fracking in America.”
Four of the anthology’s 50 contributors will read, answer questions and sign books at 3
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/visitingwriters/
As part of this month’s ArtsQuest line-up, Bismarck State College (BSC) is proud to bring poet Dr. David Solheim to campus for a poetry reading event. Solheim will present selections from his latest book of poetry, "Seasoned,” on Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m.
Solheim, a 1965
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/poet-david-solheim-returns-to-bismarck-for-bsc-artsquest-event/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces an author reading event featuring acclaimed writer Rebecca Clarren on Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m. (CST). As part of this year’s BSC Arts Quest programming and the Visiting Writers Series, the evening promises an insightful discussion on Clarren's latest book,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-hosts-renowned-author-for-reading-event/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre presents its upcoming production of “Tiny Beautiful Things" on Oct. 19-22. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for stage by Nia Vardalos, the show will run Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Sidney J.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-“tiny-beautiful-things”-oct-19-22/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Friday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For $30, the tuxedo-clad, a cappella men's ensemble will surprise your Valentine on campus, at
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-mens-ensemble-can-surprise-your-valentine-with-a-sweet-serenade/
On Monday, Feb. 14, trade your box of conversation hearts for a dazzling Valentine serenade by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble. Dressed in dashing tuxedos, the ensemble will serenade your special friend, family member or co-worker on the BSC campus or at another pre-arranged location
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-men’s-ensemble-offers-sweet-valentine-serenades-/
Valentine serenades by the Bismarck State College’s (BSC) Men’s Ensemble are a heart-felt tradition in the community dating back to 2009. Fourteen years later the men’s group is still surprising sweethearts, co-workers, friends and family members with live musical performances on Valentine’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-men’s-ensemble-continues-their-valentine’s-day-serenade-tradition/
Check with your high school to see if a textbook will be provided. IF NOT, complete action items 2 and 3 below.
View the Book List to help you determine if a book is required and the approximate cost
Purchase your textbooks with the BSC Bookstore
In person
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/purchase-textbooks/
Determine how you will register
If you are a first time college student, you must make an appointment to register for classes check your registration packet or email for instructions. Returning, transfer, and online only students can make a registration appointment or register
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/limited-technical/
This spacious room overlooks the Missouri River and has seating for 416 Round tables or 714 theatre style. It is perfect for Main stage speakers, banquets, and many other events! The room is equipped with projector screens, on-stage and portable microphones, surround-sound speakers
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/campus-facilities/facilityrental/reservable-spaces/
This auditorium-style space accommodates large gatherings with flexbile telescopic seating, making it ideal for everything from industry expos to elegant dinners. The space features on of the largest video screens in the state, designed for presentations, theatrical backdrops and immersive visuals.
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/campus-facilities/facilityrental/advancedtechnologycenter/
BookTalk at BSC is our annual book discussion series. Books are chosen around a theme each year with discussions held at the BSC Library and are free and open to all.
Check back soon for the 2016 schedule.
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/campusread/
“How many things there are that I do not want.” – Socrates, ca. 425 B.C.
Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom by Ken Ilgunas
Discussion leader: Dr. Kimberly Crowley
Date: Sunday, January 6, 1-3 P.M.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/library/aboutus/booktalk/
Ben Brick is a self-described Swiss Army knife of illustration. Whatever you need, he can create it. He’s drawn his experience from a variety of sources. After graduating from BSC, he was a contributor for some pretty major names in the Bismarck area — from The Bismarck Tribune and Quality
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/ben-brick-– creatively-drawn/
The last discussion in the "Native Prairie" BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Larry S. Skogen Hall at 1400 Schafer Street. The final book in the series is “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” by Ann Weisgarber, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-wraps-up-march-8;-author-to-join-discussion/
Readers will gather for BookTalk at BSC on Sunday, Feb. 7, to discuss “1984” by George Orwell. This year's discussions are being held virtually and are open to all.
BSC Assistant Professor of Religion/Philosophy Tayo Basquiat will lead this second of three discussions
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-continues-with-“1984”-/
Readers will gather for BookTalk at BSC on Sunday, Feb. 9, to discuss “Dances with Wolves” by Michael Blake.
Humanities instructor Dr. Brian Palecek will lead this second of three discussions exploring a "Native Prairie” theme at Bismarck State College from 1 to 3 p.m.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-continues-with-“dances-with-wolves”-/
Bismarck State College’s 21st BookTalk at BSC series begins Sunday, Jan. 5, with a community discussion on “Pushing the Bear: A Novel of the Trail of Tears” by Diane Glancy. Humanities instructor Dr. Brian Palecek will lead the discussion.
This first of three discussions on
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscsbooktalkseriesmarks21yearswithanativeprairietheme/
The last discussion in the "Off the Grid" BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Larry S. Skogen Hall at 1400 Schafer Street. The final book in the series is “The Mosquito Coast: A Novel” by Paul Theroux.
Michael Tomanek,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalkatbscwrapsupmarch3/
Students in the Graphic Design and Communications program at Bismarck State College are displaying their work April 30-May 2 in the BSC Student Union. The public is invited to view the students’ projects during the building's business hours, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Students have submitted
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018graphicdesignspringshow/
The last discussion in the "And Justice for All" BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library-English-Art building (LEA Hall) at 1400 Schafer Street. The final book in the series is “Men We Reaped: A Memoir” by
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/finalbooktalk18/
The last discussion in the “Vietnam: War Stories” BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Skogen Hall, the new Library-English-Art building at 1400 Schafer Street.
“Going After Cacciato” by Tim O’Brien records
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalkmarch16/
The Bismarck State College BookTalk series begins Jan. 3 with a community discussion on “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien.
This first of three discussions on selected Sunday runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the new BSC library at 1400 Schafer Street.
BookTalk at BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscbooktalkseriesannouncesselections/
The BookTalk discussion series at Bismarck State College continues Sunday, Feb. 1, with "Wild: from Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed.
Leading the discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. in the BSC Library is Janelle Masters, retired BSC English
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscbooktalkdiscussionfeatureswild/
While some think selfies are vain, two Bismarck State College students can say their selfies are profitable.
Earlier this fall, the BSC Bookstore participated in National Student Day, a day created by the National Association of College Stores (NACS) to celebrate students on college campuses.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2016nsdwinners/
The Bismarck State College BookTalk series begins Jan. 7 with a community discussion on “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines.
This first of three discussions on selected Sundays in 2018 runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the BSC library at 1400 Schafer Street.
BookTalk at
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalk2018/
(KFYR-TV) The “Transfer of Memory” exhibit tells the stories of Holocaust survivors who are living in Minnesota, and you can now view it at the Bismarck State College library.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/04/10/bismarck-state-college-library-puts-transfer-memory-display/
Bismarck State College Library will host its annual BookTalk at BSC book discussion series exploring a “Braided Lives” theme beginning in January 2023. The discussions are free and open to the public and will take place on Sundays in January, February and March at the BSC Library.
Humanities
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-library-announces-the-2023-booktalk-selections/
The Bismarck State College Library will host the second of three BookTalk at BSC discussions exploring a “Braided Lives” theme on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1-3 p.m. This discussion will examine the book “Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country”
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-continues-with-“yellow-bird”/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Library will host their final 2023 BookTalk at BSC discussion from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5.
Dr. Kimberly Crowley, associate professor of English, will lead the discussion of Mona Susan Powers’ book, “The Grass Dancer.” Powers is a
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-wraps-up-on-march-5/
The Bismarck State College Library will host the second of three BookTalk at BSC discussions exploring a “Journeys” theme on Sunday, Feb. 6. This discussion will examine the book “Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots" by Morgan
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-continues-with-“wandering-in-strange-lands”/
Bismarck State College Library will host the annual BookTalk at BSC series exploring a “Journeys” theme beginning in January 2022. The discussions are free and open to the public and will take place on Sundays in January, February and March at the BSC Library.
Humanities instructor
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-library-announces-the-2022-booktalk-selections/
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