Students taking classes at Bismarck State College receive a free membership to the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, located on campus. The center features a 50-meter competition pool, diving, recreation, and lap pools, as well as the Tesoro Wellness Center, which includes strength equipment, cardiovascular
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From the Student Union to the BSC Aquatic Center, from the Skogen Hall courtyard to gym of the Armory, the BSC campus is alive and buzzing. Get involved in a student organizations, play a game of pool, study in the Library, jump into intramural sports or cheer on the Mystic
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Bismarck State College Interim President Dan Leingang greatly appreciates invitations to engage with members of the college community, communities across North Dakota, and organizations through participation in meetings and special events.
To submit an invitation for consideration, please complete
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BSC Bavendick Center Groundbreaking
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.
1511 Canary Ave., Bismarck (BSC Campus)
This isn’t just any new building; the BSC Bavendick Center is going to be a game-changer! Imagine a place where every BSC student—past, present,
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The Mystic Advising and Counseling Center (MACC) is open for face-to-face, virtual, or telephone appointments.
To schedule an appointment, call or email the MACC.
Mental Health Counseling: bsc.counseling@bismarckstate.edu
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The BSC Foundation is here for you. Generous donations from thousands of benefactors fund Foundation programs, which include:
• Hundreds of scholarships, grants, and awards
• Employee recognition programs
• The Jack Fellowship, which
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Join us for a virtual look inside, Tour the NECE. You can also take a tour of BSC's Mechanical Maintenance Facility and Line Worker Campus.
Offering quality programs with industry-experienced faculty has provided Bismarck State College's National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) with
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BSC appreciates the support of those of you who've come to Conversations at BSC over the past nine years. These events have been enriching for all of us at BSC, and we hope for you, too. It is unfortunate that due to budget reductions, our June 4, 2017, program was our last.
While Clay and Larry
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Famous for its 180-degree view, the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) has become one of the area’s iconic buildings. The $18.5 million, four story structure with imposing glass façade commands a hillside above the Missouri River.
The NECE houses BSC's nationally recognized
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BSC Magazine is our publication for BSC alumni, contributors and friends of Bismarck State College. Published twice a year, BSC Magazine brings you in-depth features and full-color photo spreads. We also love to highlight our students, faculty and alumni in the community and beyond. The publication
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“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
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The Hites Family Foundation/Walt and Norma Fiedler Scholarship provides up to $4,000 distributed over two years for graduates of Bismarck State College (BSC) to continue their studies at baccalaureate degree-granting colleges or universities.
Criteria for the scholarship include a minimum of 50 semester
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Mission: The purpose of the Embracing BSC committee is to celebrate the uniqueness of BSC students, employees, and the community”.
The Embracing BSC Committee at Bismarck State College is open to all BSC employees. Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month at Noon in the Larry
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/edc/
When Robin Jaeger-Hauer first arrived in Bismarck from his native Germany in 2012 to be a high school exchange student, it wasn’t the language that was most difficult for him to adapt to, it was the size of his host family. The Gross family of Bismarck have five children.
“I only had
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Theater has a long history at BSC. Students find their voice, future lawyers leverage their accent skills (Wayne Stenehjem) and alumni create connections between the college and the community (Dawn Kopp).
Since Dawn Kopp (’99) and friends established Capitol Shakespeare in 2008, BSC and the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/bscconnectedtothecommunitythroughcapitolshakespeare/
by Kimberly Singer
From high school on, Lindsey Ellefson had a goal: To work for CNN by age 30. Armed with an associate degree from BSC and a bachelor’s degree in communications with a specialization in broadcast journalism from St. Francis College in New York City, the 25-year-old landed her
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/frombsctonyc/
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors elected Jennifer Schlinger, ’97, president and Gavin McCollam ’85, vice president at its annual meeting in August.
Schlinger is a program administrator for Home and Community Based Services within the AgingServices area of the N.D.
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Welcome to BSC's Cybersecurity Center. Bismarck State College is committed to providing high level cybersecurity training and awareness. We are dedicated to being designated by the National
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Welcome to BSC's Cybersecurity Center. Bismarck State College is committed to providing high level cybersecurity training and awareness. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Bismarck State College as a National Center of Academic Excellence
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Download U-Disc, the official app of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).
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By Kim Singer
Dylan Horner of Mandan graduated from BSC with an Associate in Arts degree, which he said laid the foundation for continuing his education. He decided to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology at Minot State University (MSU) while staying on the BSC campus. Now,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/hestartedatbscnowhesaimingforaphd/
Schea Bullhead knows that the best way to get where he’s going is to find a route where the transitions from small to big, and then to bigger still, aren’t overwhelming. Bismarck State College fit the bill for him.
Bullhead is from Fort Yates, N.D., on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/bscprovidesbridgeforbullhead/
1939 Bismarck Junior College opens with 107 students and 12 instructors
1949 BJC becomes part of Bismarck Public Schools
1955 BJC moves into building on the Capitol grounds
1959 Harold Schafer donates land overlooking the Missouri River
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/thenextbigmilestonebscpursuesfouryearpolytechnicmission/bscmilestones/
Dan Rodgers
When Dan Rogers arrived on campus, the BSC theatre had been dark for a couple of years. During his 23 years as BSC’s Theatre professor, he took that nearly non-existent program and turned it into the most recognized and awarded two-year theatre program in the Midwest. He also
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/longtimebsctheatreprofessorreceiveshighhonorshinesspotlightonothers/
BSC PRESIDENT LARRY C. SKOGEN: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
BSC PRESIDENT LARRY C. SKOGEN: RELATIONSHIPS
BSC PRESIDENT LARRY C. SKOGEN: THE POLYTECHNIC JOURNEY
BSC PRESIDENT LARRY C. SKOGEN: FINAL THOUGHTS
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/dr-skogen-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-at-bsc/video-extra-bsc-president-larry-c-skogen/
The National Junior College Athletic Association only announced the addition of esports in September, and BSC has already created a state-of-the-art esports lab and established a team of 39 students. And one of them is already climbing the ranks.
Fifty-five students from more than 15 schools
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/game-on-bsc-esports/
Bismarck State College Foundation provides scholarships for students enrolled at BSC. These awards range from $250 to $6,000 each and are based upon academic achievement and credits enrolled in. Students must earn at least a 2.5-3.5 grade point average during fall semester to be eligible/continue these
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BSC understands the diversity of the state of North Dakota and realizes that each community is a reflection of the unique needs, community impact and economic conditions of our area. BSC is closely connected to our surrounding community and is engaged and aligned with the efforts and decision-makers
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Join a variety of Bismarck State College hosts for approximately 19 minutes and 39 seconds of BSC conversation in honor of the college's founding year – 1939. Each podcast is produced inside the Mystic Media Studios on the BSC campus.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc1939podcasts/
Open for Fall, Applying Lessons Learned
BY KIM SINGER
BSC is turning its pandemic challenges into better delivery for student learning this year.
A MULTI-LAYERED APPROACH
Across BSC, students and faculty are required to wear masks and maintain the recommended six feet of
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/bsc-smart-start/
A LEGACY OF BSC AND BUSINESS
BY KIM SINGER
In 1933, LeRoy Walker’s father, C.M. (Charles), began Walkers n’ Daughters Jewelers, which now has two locations in Bismarck. Along with carrying on the family business, LeRoy is the patriarch of another family tradition – attending
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/2020-bsc-legacy-family-leroy-and-louise-walker-family/
Supplemental Insurance Policies through AFLAC
AFLAC Insurance policies are available for purchase for employees and their family. This would be accomplished through payroll deductions. Options include Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness and Short-Term Disability. Eligible upon employment and coverage
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BSC employees make a difference to students and the community every day. From payroll specialist to professor, from admissions counselor to groundskeeper – we are all, ultimately focused on our students and their success. We know that a college education opens doors and changes lives. That work
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The BSC Alumni of the Year Award is the most prestigious honor – and the highest accolade – that Bismarck State College can bestow upon one of its alumni. Since 1978, the BSC National Alumni Association has honored alumni from all walks of life who have left their marks in their careers,
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/awards/bsc-alumnus-of-the-year-nomination/
This award was established in 2006 as a way to recognize the accomplishments of our most recent alumni. Award recipients are chosen based on the following criteria:
Must be a graduate of Bismarck State College.
Must be age 45 or under at time of nomination.
Must have demonstrated exceptional
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/awards/bsc-rising-star-nomination/
This award was established in 2015 as a way to recognize the accomplishments of families with a long history of dedication to Bismarck State College. Award recipients are chosen based on the following criteria:
Family has a tradition of attendance at Bismarck Junior College (BJC) or Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/awards/bsc-legacy-family-nomination/
Work by Christopher Watts
Work by Bill Jones
Join Red Lodge Clay Center residents Bill Jones and Christopher Watt on the Bismarck State College campus for two days of workshops, informal discussions and presentations as they discuss their journey as artists, creative processes
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/artsquest/red-lodge-clay-center/
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Upon acceptance, official transcripts for degree seeking students are evaluated by the Academic Records Office. This process may take up to ten business days. Once officially evaluated and posted, you will be able to view your transfer credit online through CampusConnection.
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Bismarck State College and North Dakota State University are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing workforce development in the field of nursing. This partnership will facilitate the seamless transfer of credits for
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It’s not a final exam, but Bismarck State College Lineworker students will be putting their skills to the test. Fifty-three students who are graduating from the BSC Lineworker program with an associate degree or certificate of completion will participate in a Lineworker rodeo on
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Bismarck State College (BSC) is set to recognize several outstanding alumni and Hall of Fame inductees at its annual Alumni & Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. (CST) in the Bavendick Stateroom, inside the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.
The BSC
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Bismarck State College (BSC) will host Explore BSC on Friday, May 30, so prospective students can discover the college experience that North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution has to offer. Throughout the day, high school juniors and seniors, as well as adult learners, will have
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/prospective-students-invited-to-explore-bsc-event-on-may-30-/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester.
"Achievements earned as a BSC student create a strong foundation for future career success by developing knowledge, skills and discipline. The dedication shown today paves the way for new opportunities and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-fall-2024-presidents-honor-roll/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre is proud to announce that it has been named the 2025 Arts in Education award recipient of the North Dakota Governor’s Awards for the Arts. The theatre program will be recognized alongside the winners in six other award categories on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6:30
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-to-receive-nd-governor’s-awards-for-the-arts/
(KFYR-TV) As the Hispanic population in this country has continued to grow, industries like health care have seen a need for Spanish-speaking workers. The BSC nish class for healthcare workers helps solve this issue while giving students a skill they’ll be able to show future employers.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/01/16/new-spanish-class-healthcare-fields-bsc/
(KFYR-TV) A burst water heater in Bismarck State College's Skogen Hall has resulted in the loss of many materials in the BSC Library.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/01/23/bsc-library-suffers-water-damage-flood/
(KFYR-TV) BSC students have the opportunity to take part in the Amateur Radio Club, which focuses on exploring the usage of radio frequencies to communicate locally or all around the world.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/01/18/amateur-radio-club-provides-opportunities-bsc-students/
(KFYR-TV) There’s a new group of singers making music at Bismarck State College, and there’s something extra special about the members of the “Mystic Chorale.” All the singers are BSC employees.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/12/05/bsc-employees-share-new-friendships-music-through-mystic-chorale/
Since 2009, the BSC Men’s Ensemble has been making Valentine’s Day celebrations in the community unforgettable with heartfelt musical surprises. This year, the popular tradition continues.
On Friday, Feb. 14, the ensemble, dressed in elegant tuxedos, will serenade a special friend, family
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-men’s-ensemble-offering-valentine-serenades-to-share-the-love/
Bismarck State College is proud to announce that 210 students have graduated with degrees from BSC after completing the Fall 2024 semester. Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2024 are eligible to participate in BSC's 85th Commencement ceremony on
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-fall-2024-graduates/
Sixteen BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry students have earned the distinction of being named to the Bismarck State College President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester. The students recognized for this achievement were each enrolled in 12 or more credits at BSC while still in
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-students-named-to-fall-2024-bsc-presidents-honor-roll/
(KFYR-TV) MPLX, a fuel logistics company, donated a LACT Unit to BSC to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/04/16/bsc-enhances-hands-on-energy-program-thanks-donated-equipment/
BSC student-athletes and student government representatives, the BSC community, and the Frank Bavendick family will break ground on the brand new BSC Bavendick Center on Thursday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. The new facility is the future home for collegiate sports, recreation and campus events.
The 80,000-square-foot
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(KFYR-TV) Thursday morning, the groundbreaking took place for the new BSC Bavendick Center— an 80,000 square foot facility, with seating for 2,000 fans and space for other student & community activities. It will replace the Armory.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/06/27/bavendick-center-groundbreaking/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will hold a kick-off event for the BSC Office of Workforce and Economic Development and Grand Energy on Thursday, August 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. Industry professionals are invited to come learn how the BSC Office of Workforce and Economic Development can help them address their workforce
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-invites-industry-professionals-to-learn-about-innovative-workforce-solutions/
Fifty-one BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry students have earned the distinction of being named to the BSC President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester. The students recognized for this achievement were each enrolled in 12 or more credits at BSC.
"The hard work put
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-students-named-to-spring-2024-bsc-presidents-honor-roll/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has been selected as one of 18 nationwide recipients to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a major workforce education initiative launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands (AWMH) and the American Association of Community College (AACC) to support career
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-metallica-scholars-program-is-rocking-free-tuition-and-scholarships-to-train-for-high-demand-jobs-in-2024-25-/
(KX12) Work continues on Bismarck State College’s new center to train future workers. On Thursday, the college launched its new office of workforce and economic development.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bsc-launches-new-office-of-workforce-development/
This summer, Bismarck State College (BSC) student Alexis Ritzman, Mandan, N.D., competed at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference (NLC), placing fourth overall in the Emerging Business Issues category. Held June 24-27, in Orlando, Fla.,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-compete-and-place-at-fbla-national-leadership-conference/
More than 550 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2024 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 84th commencement ceremony held on May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-spring-2024-graduates/
(KFYR-TV) The BSC Metallica Scholars scholarship program is designed to train individuals to fill in-demand jobs in Mechanical Maintenance and Welding. The program is funded by Metallica’s Foundation, All Within My Hands.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/08/07/bsc-metallica-scholars-scholarship-program-work-fill-in-demand-workforce-needs/?fbclid=iwy2xjawehefzlehrua2flbqixmqabhbpzqgzenuyxcvqlurmgkncig700pp61kojocjktyuks-k3i5yducabgsw_aem_l24rikidtuflg-3ndakztw
Bismarck State College (BSC) is starting the 2024-25 academic year on a high note with a significant increase in full-time student enrollment. As of Tuesday, Aug. 27, the first full day of classes, the college had seen a 13.8% rise over last year in the number of traditional college-age students and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/full-time-students-fueling-bsc-enrollment-growth-in-2024-25/
(KFYR-TV) It is the first year the BSC rodeo team is competing, and the men’s team is already ranked fourth by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Right now, the team is building a foundation, and it is off to a great start.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/09/18/bsc-rodeo-team-starts-first-season-strong/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is celebrating another milestone this fall with 4,206 students enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, marking a 3.5% increase over last year and the fifth consecutive semester of growth. This year’s enrollment is the highest the college has seen since enrollment peaked
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/fall-2024-marks-the-fifth-consecutive-semester-of-enrollment-growth-at-bsc/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will hold its Explore BSC event on Friday, Oct. 18, for prospective college students to explore program options and the BSC college experience. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
Explore
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/prospective-college-students-are-invited-to-explore-bsc-on-oct-18/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host up to 90 employers looking to add to their workforce at the 2024 Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schafer St., Bismarck. The event is free and open to the public.
College
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-fall-career-fair-connects-job-seekers-with-hiring-employers-on-oct-22/
Pioneering project leverages statewide partnerships and extended reality technologies to fill high-paying manufacturing jobs and create scalable workforce solutions
Bismarck State College (BSC) has been awarded $9.9 million through the U.S. Department of Education’s Disability Innovation
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-partners-with-careerviewxr;-awarded-$99m-to-improve-employment-outcomes-for-individuals-with-disabilities/
Thanks to the popularity of modern digital photography, darkrooms have become a thing of the past, but a new art elective course is bringing a unique, historic photography process back to the forefront and into the classroom. For the first time in more than a decade, Bismarck State College (BSC) students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/historic-wet-plate-photography-art-elective-offered-this-spring-at-bsc/
Starting in January, Bismarck State College (BSC) will offer Spanish 101 for Healthcare during the spring semester. The beginner-level course is designed specifically for current healthcare professionals who want to enhance their ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, and for students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-spanish-language-course-designed-specifically-for-healthcare-professionals/
Bismarck State College (BSC) ranks among the region’s best when comparing higher education marketing initiatives. Competing against institutions from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Manitoba, BSC landed in the winner’s circle six times at the 2024 National
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-awarded-six-medallions-for-marketing-excellence/
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/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre invites audiences to step into the charming chaos of Highbury with its upcoming production of Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, “Emma.” Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 5–7 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-a-fresh-take-on-jane-austen’s-“emma”/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-announces-its-2025-booktalk-at-bsc-series/
Bismarck State College (BSC), North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, is proud to announce its official transition from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) MonDak Athletic Conference to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Frontier Conference.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-transition-to-naia-and-the-frontier-conference/
(The Bismarck Tribune) The ND State Board of Higher Education will meet Jan. 9 to appoint an interim leader at Bismarck State College. In the meantime, BSC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dan Leingang will serve as acting president.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/interim-bismarck-state-college-president-named-january-2025-dan-leingang/article_fd71b2f4-c929-11ef-9ce8-738089371d4d.html#tncms-source=login
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/
(The Bismarck Tribune) BSC recently launched its XR for VR project -- XR stands for extended reality, and VR stands for vocational rehabilitation. The five-year project is being supported by a $9.9 million federal grant.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bismarck-state-college-xr-vr-disability-employment-manufacturing-jobs/article_324c0e24-8c04-11ef-b48e-5339dc23d93e.html
Only five years after its designation as North Dakota Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College (BSC) has recorded its highest enrollment in 10 years with 4,065 students enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester – a nearly 8% increase over Fall 2022.
The third largest institution
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-reports-10-year-enrollment-high-for-fall;-largest-freshman-class-in-school-history/
CyberCon 2023, a critical infrastructure and cybersecurity conference, will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Bismarck State College (BSC) National Energy Center of Excellence. The conference features opportunities for participants to attend in person or virtually.
This year’s CyberCon speakers bring
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cybercon-2023-to-be-held-at-bsc-oct-3-4/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will hold its Explore BSC day on Friday, Oct. 20, for prospective college students to explore program options and the BSC college experience. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
Explore
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/prospective-college-students-invited-to-explore-bsc-event-on-oct-20/
(KFYR-TV) There’s a tool available to students at BSC that’s making it easier to market themselves for the career they want.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/09/22/student-merit-pages-help-bsc-students-market-themselves/?fbclid=iwar0lnqowu9r_v1jidz5udsmkewdfkrls9rkeot5fgxgztfsmduto6tukwng
Bismarck State College (BSC) has received the student body stamp of approval on a plan to build a human performance center on its campus. On September 27, 2023, more than 82% of BSC students voted in favor of building a new 80,000-square-foot multipurpose student and athletic facility that will be home
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-vote-in-favor-of-new-human-performance-center-/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host up to 90 employers looking to add to their workforce at the BSC 2023 Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schafer St., Bismarck, N.D. The event is free and open to the public.
College
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-career-fair-connecting-job-seekers-with-the-region’s-top-employers/
$1 Million prize recognizes excellence in equitable outcomes for students in and after college
Today, the Aspen Institute named Bismarck State College (BSC) – North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution – as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/aspenprize2025/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Shawn Holz as the Dean of Distance Education and Learning Support Services. In this crucial leadership role, Holz will be responsible for overseeing the institution's online programs and courses, the teaching and learning center,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/holz-named-bsc-dean-of-distance-education-and-learning-support-services/
(KFYR-TV) Pizza with the PoPo is a new campus initiative where BSC police officers are doing residence hall-specific activities to get to know the students who live there.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/11/07/bsc-starts-pizza-with-popo-help-establish-community-campus/
Bismarck State College will hold its Explore BSC day on Friday, June 2, for prospective college students to explore program options and the BSC college experience. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CST) on the BSC campus.
The day kicks off with check-in from 10 to 10:15 a.m. in the lobby
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/prospective-college-students-invited-to-explore-bsc-on-june-2-/
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/
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Bismarck-Mandan area from Tuesday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 5. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected with 8 - 18 inches of snow accumulations and winds gusting up to 65 mph.
Due to the impact of the anticipated
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-april-4-due-to-weather/
Frederic Odioinkhere, a student at Bismarck State College, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Odioinkhere, a BSC Process Technology major from Plant City, Fla., will also receive a commemorative medallion.
The Coca-Cola Scholars
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-student-selected-as-2023-coca-cola-academic-team-scholar/
Thirty-two BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry students have earned the distinction of being named to the BSC President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2023 semester. The students recognized for this achievement were each enrolled in 12 to 22 credits at BSC.
"President Theodore Roosevelt said,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-dual-creditearly-entry-students-named-to-spring-2023-bsc-presidents-honor-roll/
Dr. Jason Thoms, Bismarck State College (BSC) Director of Choral Activities, has achieved a remarkable milestone in his career – a GRAMMY nomination in the Best Choral Performance category for his contribution to the recording of "House of Belonging," performed by Conspirare and the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-choral-director-earns-third-grammy-award-nomination/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre presents "The AI Plays," a collection of short plays and monologues that explore the intricate relationship between humanity, technology and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The plays were written entirely using ChatGPT.
Set for Dec. 7-10,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-to-present-plays-written-by-ai/
(KFYR-TV) The BSC Theatre department says it’s accepting this new technology by putting on a play that was entirely written by ChatGPT.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/11/29/bsc-putting-ai-written-play/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the appointment of three experienced educators to the newly established positions of Assistant Dean of Humanities, Arts & Sciences. Dr. Kim Weismann, Dr. Kevin Moberg, and Dr. Holly McBee join BSC as part of an academic department restructure aimed at promoting
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/three-named-assistant-deans-in-bsc-humanities-arts-and-sciences/
Valentine serenades by Bismarck State College’s (BSC) Men’s Ensemble is a heart-felt tradition since 2009, and will provide your sweetheart, coworker, friend, or teacher with a musical package on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14.
For $30, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will surprise
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-men’s-ensemble-will-serenade-your-valentine/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College on Wednesday laid the final steel beam for a $47 million Polytechnic Education Center and announced a free tuition program for eligible incoming students.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/education/bismarck-state-college-polytechnic-center-great-plains-promise-free-tuition/article_5ea8e29a-c089-11ee-91c5-c35e81f97981.html
Bismarck State College (BSC) reports continued enrollment growth for the spring 2024 semester with 4,183 students enrolled in more than 100 career pathways – a 6% increase over the spring semester in 2023 and the most students enrolled at BSC since fall 2011. This is the second consecutive year
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-reports-12-year-enrollment-record;-reinforces-commitment-to-student-success-and-workforce-development/
(KFYR-TV) Soon, BSC theatre students will have a space that’s doubled in size. That’s because BSC’s new Polytechnic Advanced Technology Center will house larger spaces for theater and other programs.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/02/08/bscs-new-polytechnic-advanced-technology-center-will-house-larger-spaces-theatre-students/
Sixteen BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry students have earned the distinction of being named to the BSC President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 semester. The students recognized for this achievement were each enrolled in 12 or more credits at BSC.
"Mark Twain was quoted as saying,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-students-named-to-fall-2023-bsc-presidents-honor-roll/
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”/
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Bismarck State College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) for its Cybersecurity and Computer Networks program through the academic year 2029. The two federal organizations
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc’s-national-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-education-designation-extended/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Fine Arts and Humanities Department and the Language, Literature, and Mass Communication Department are proud to announce the return of ArtsQuest, a dynamic celebration of creativity and culture. A full line-up of diverse ArtsQuest events will run from March 20
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/artsquest-at-bsc-kicks-off-march-20-–-a-vibrant-celebration-of-the-arts/
Bismarck State College, in partnership with TrainND Southwest, announces a second session of the Wildland Firefighter Type 2 training program to begin May 20, 2024. This industry-led program prepares students for a career as a Firefighter Type 2.
The Wildland Firefighter training
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-offer-a-second-wildland-firefighter-type-2-training-program-in-may/
(Bismarck Tribune) BSC will partner with the global defense engineering company BlueHalo LLC on a new federally funded research project that will support hypersonic missile testing and prepare students for defense industry jobs in North Dakota.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/bismarck-state-college-bluehalo-defense/article_80a492f8-ed44-11ee-bf9d-ab37937043a4.html
(KX News) Senator John Hoeven recently secured over $100 million to put towards defense research and development in North Dakota and $8.3 million will go towards creating a partnership between BSC and defense technology company BlueHalo.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bsc-announces-partnership-with-defense-technology-company-bluehalo/
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), in collaboration with Bringing Humanities to Life and Humanities ND, will host a screening of the documentary "We Ride for Her" as part of its ArtsQuest programming. The event will take place on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-screening-of-“we-ride-for-her”-documentary/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will honor several alumni and Hall of Fame inductees during the annual alumni recognition event in May.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Carroll L. Dewing, ’76, as BSC Alumnus of the Year and Lori Furaus, ’13, as the BSC Rising
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-honor-alumni-and-hall-of-fame-athletes-2024/
Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. BSC students Sierra Lang and Aissata Soumare, both of Bismarck, N.D., were among
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/two-bsc-students-named-to-2024-all-north-dakota-academic-team/
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) will hold Explore BSC on Friday, May 31, for prospective college students to learn more about program options, career pathways and the BSC college experience. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST).
Explore BSC gives high school juniors and seniors, and adult
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/prospective-students-invited-to-explore-a-future-at-bsc-on-may-31/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will confer 1,052 degrees to 903 graduates during its 84th BSC Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m. (CST) at the Bismarck Event Center. Graduates include those who completed their course of instruction during the 2023-24 academic year, as well as those who
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-commencement-to-honor-more-than-900-graduates-on-may-10/
(KFYR-TV) Bismarck State College hosted the BSC Graphic Design and Communications Spring Show this week. The exhibition took place in the Student Union.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/04/30/bsc-hosts-graphic-design-communications-spring-show/
(KX12) At the BSC welding camp, middle school students are learning the basics, how to handle equipment safely, how to apply math and measurement, and how welding connects to the world around them.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/welding-camp-introduces-middle-schoolers-to-skilled-trades-early/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.
"Being named to the President's Honor Roll reflects the dedication and drive our students bring to their education," said BSC Interim President Dan Leingang. "Their hard work today is building
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-spring-2025-presidents-honor-roll/
(KFYR-TV) ND Today host Sarah Kolberg visits the BSC Advanced Technology Center to learn more about the Community Open House on July 10.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/07/07/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-advanced-technology-center/
(Foundation for a Healthy North Dakota) The biggest predictor of dental health in adulthood is the quality of care a person receives as a child. This is something the team at the new Bismarck State College (BSC) Mystic Smiles non-profit dental clinic knows well, and it’s also the very reason why
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-mystic-smiles-new-nonprofit-clinic-is-working-to-close-the-dental-care-gap-in-north-dakota/
Seventy-one BSC Dual Credit/Early Entry students have earned the distinction of being named to the Bismarck State College President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester. The students recognized for this achievement were each enrolled in 12 or more credits at BSC while
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-students-named-to-spring-2025-bsc-presidents-honor-roll/
(KFYR-TV) ND Today host Jody Kerzman visits with BSC Mystics Dance coaches to learn more about the Mystics Competitive Dance team competing on the collegiate level for the first year.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/07/31/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-mystics-dance-team/
(KFYR-TV) Wayne Wolf, host of ND Today, welcomes BSC Rodeo coach Jon Peek to the studio to visit about the upcoming BSC Rodeo sponsored camps, clinics and collegiate rodeo.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/08/07/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-bsc-rodeo/
Qualifying BSC programs include Industrial Automation & Robotics, Mechanical Maintenance Technology and Automotive Collision Technology
Bismarck State College (BSC) is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-rocking-a-$50,000-metallica-scholars-grant-to-fund-student-scholarships/
More than 600 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2025 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 85th commencement ceremony held on May 16, 2025, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-spring-2025-graduates/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Great Plains Energy Corridor, in partnership with co-hosts US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Kevin Cramer, US Representative Kelly Armstrong, and ND Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford, will host the Great Plains & EmPower ND Energy Conference on Monday, Oct. 10,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/great-plains-empower-nd-energy-conference/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre program presents Nick Dear’s psychological adaptation of “Frankenstein,” Oct. 20-23. Directed by Daniel Walstad, the show will run Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-nick-dear’s-frankenstein-oct-20-23/
Red Lodge Clay Center residents Bill Jones and Christopher Watt will visit the Bismarck State College campus Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29 to share their journey as artists, creative processes and conceptual development.
The public is invited to attend informal conversations with the artists
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-brings-red-lodge-clay-center-residents-for-march-28-and-29-workshops/
The Bismarck State College Agriculture, Technology, Food and Natural Resources program along with the BSC Agriculture Club will join the efforts of the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 22.
BSC ag students will host a day of activities in the BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-ag-students-to-hold-activities-celebrating-national-ag-day/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will honor several alumni and Hall of Fame inductees during the annual alumni recognition event in May.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Glenn Bosch, ’80, as BSC Alumnus of the Year and Stephanie Schramm Little, ’12, as the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-honor-alumni-and-hall-of-fame-athletes/
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for northwest and north-central North Dakota effective Tuesday, April 12 to Thursday, April 14. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected with 12-24 inches of snow accumulations over the three days and winds gusting up to 50 mph. Travel
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-campus-closing-april-12-14-for-pending-blizzard/
Artist and Bismarck State College alumnus Shane Balkowitsch has gifted the college a wet plate portrait titled “Standing for Us All” of Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. Balkowitsch will present the portrait for hanging in BSC Skogen Hall on Wednesday, April 6 at 12 p.m.
Balkowitsch, a
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-alumnus-gifts-historical-portrait-to-library/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host the IgniteND conference on June 6-8 at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence. The mission of the three-day conference is to provide educators, administrators, ad tech coordinators, parents and policymakers opportunities to obtain the tools needed to effectively
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-ignitend-conference-in-june/
In quite brisk winter weather conditions, Bismarck State College officially broke ground today on a new polytechnic facility. The ceremony took place inside the BSC National Energy of Excellence (NECE), next door to the future home of the BSC Polytechnic Education Center. Only the ceremonious dig took
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-breaks-ground-on-a-new-polytechnic-facility-on-campus/
The National Weather Service has upgraded the most recent weather alert to a blizzard warning. High winds, area power outages, advisories for no travel and I-94 closures are all factors that played into the decision to extend the Bismarck State College campus closure to include Friday, Dec.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-remains-closed-through-dec-16/
What a week it has been! This unprecedented four-day winter storm closure has caused disruptions in the BSC final exam week schedule like no other event before. Your patience and flexibility during this time have been greatly appreciated.
Below is additional guidance and instruction as we continue
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/details-regarding-final-exams/
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm advisories and warnings for the Bismarck-Mandan area through Thursday, Dec. 15. Freezing rain, ice, snow and wind are expected with 9-12 inches of snow accumulations possible.
Due to the impact of the anticipated storm and our concern
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closing-for-winter-storm/
Due to worsening weather conditions and the uncertainty of safe travel conditions, Bismarck State College has made the decision to keep campus closed on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The National Weather Service is forecasting 2-4 inches of snow today and another 3-5 inches tonight. Freezing rain, additional
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-remain-closed-on-dec-14-due-to-winter-storm/
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”/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Continuing Education and TrainND will host the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference (EPIC), Jan. 24-26, at the Bismarck Event Center. This year’s conference, formerly known as the Energy Generation Conference (EGC), features 200 exhibit booths representing 35
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-hosts-energy-progress-and-innovation-conference-(epic)-jan-24-26-in-bismarck/
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/
More than 150 students have graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Fall 2022 semester. Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2022 are eligible to participate in BSC's 83rd Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-fall-2022-graduates/
All BSC classes beginning at 4 p.m. (CST) or later on Tuesday, Feb. 28, are canceled due to weather. BSC Food Service and BSC Police will maintain regular service. Should an additional day of closure be needed, the announcement will be sent by 6 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, March 1.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-canceling-evening-classes-on-feb-28-due-to-weather/
Due to weather conditions and campus accessibility, BSC will open at 12 p.m. Noon (CST) on Wednesday, March 1. All classes beginning at Noon and later will be held and offices open. Any change to this plan will be communicated by 10:30 a.m. Only designated emergency personnel should
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-opening-at-noon-on-march-1/
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/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host up to 90 employers looking to add to their workforce at the 2023 Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 8, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence on the BSC campus.
College students and community members seeking employment
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-career-fair-for-students-and-the-public/
Written by: Jacob Holley
Images: Eric Hylden, Grand Forks Herald
Some schools were unable to have students attend due to COVID-19 issues, and all students, vendors and visitors at the expo were required to wear masks indoors. Eric Ripley, director of career and technical education for Grand Forks
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/northernvalleycareerexpo/
Whether a Bismarck Junior College graduate between 1940-1986 or a Bismarck State College graduate between 1987-2021, BJC/BSC alumni have found success all over the world in their careers, as community, state and national leaders and furthered organizations and causes as committed volunteers.
Each
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-seeks-nominations-for-outstanding-alumni/
On Nov. 15, 2021, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed Senate Bill 2345 granting Bismarck State College $38 million from the state’s federal Rescue Plan coronavirus aid to advance its expanded mission as North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution. Today, BSC along with legislative, industry,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-unveils-plans-for-polytechnic-education-center/
Bismarck State College will host its BSC Fall Admissions Open House on Friday, Oct. 22, for high school juniors and seniors as well as adults looking to begin or continue their education, or make a career change.
Prospective students can learn about academic program options, apply for admission,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-hold-fall-admissions-open-house-oct-22/
Dr. Jason Thoms, Bismarck State College (BSC) assistant professor of music, has been nominated for a 2022 GRAMMY Award as a featured soloist in the choral ensemble of the Saint Tikhon Choir.
In the category of Best Choral Performance, the nomination is for the choir’s recording of Benedict
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-professor-nominated-for-2022-grammy-award-/
Bismarck State College Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s cheeky and energetic retelling of Jane Austin’s beloved classic novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” Dec. 9-12. Directed by theater artist, Emmalee Riegler, the show will run Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-kate-hamill’s-bold-adaptation-of-“pride-and-prejudice”/
Bismarck State College (BSC) presents the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference, Jan. 25-27, 2022, at the Bismarck Event Center. Featuring 200 exhibit booths representing 28 states, the conference planning committee anticipates over 1000 attendees.
Organizers officially changed the name
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/energy-progress-and-innovation-conference-(epic)-returns-to-the-bismarck-event-center-jan-25-27/
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-/
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 (BSC) will host 90 employers at the 2022 Spring Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom.
College students and community members seeking employment can meet local employers,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-spring-job-fair-links-talent-to-opportunity/
During the Spring 2022 semester, the Bismarck State College (BSC) Gannon Gallery will feature three exciting art exhibits showcasing local talent.
“The Art of Writing” by the BisMan Writing Guild is currently on display now through March 7. This collaborative exhibit brings together writers
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-showcase-three-art-exhibits-in-spring-2022/
Bismarck State College (BSC) and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) will celebrate 50 years of partnership and renew their commitment to training lineworkers across the region in a joint “Investing in Our Future” event on Thursday, May 6, at 1 p.m. The event
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/-new-lineworker-training-center-in-mandan-sets-course-for-next-50-years-of-public-private-partnership/
Soon Bismarck State College (BSC) Agriculture, Technology, Food & Natural Resources students will be training in a completely remodeled, hands-on Precision Agriculture lab, thanks to a $70K grant from the CHS Foundation. The CHS Foundation is funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., the nation’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/chs-foundation-grant-makes-bsc-ag-active-learning-center-a-reality/
Bismarck State College’s (BSC) Continuing Education Department has launched a new, short-term, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program that will train individuals for positions as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Start-up funding for this program came from a grant through
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-launches-new-cdl-training-program/
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”-/
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/
Bismarck State College (BSC) and the University of North Dakota (UND) have created a collaborative engineering program resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from UND earned on the BSC campus. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, leadership from the two institutions signed an agreement that will create
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-and-und-announce-collaborative-engineering-bachelor’s-degree/
Bismarck State College professors Dr. Karen M. Arlien and Dr. Lynette Borjeson Painter were recently invited to present at the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) & Business Teachers Association of New York State (BTANYS) virtual conference this fall.
More than 100 New York state
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-professors-present-unique-classroom-coding-strategies-at-ny-conference/
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum moved Burleigh and Morton counties into the high risk level for COVID-19, or the color orange on the risk level chart of the North Dakota Smart Restart Plan. In response to the governor’s decision and to stay consistent, Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-moves-to-covid-19-high-risk-level-with-burleighmorton-county;-campus-makes-adjustments/
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced Thursday, Sept. 3, that Burleigh County and Morton County are now designated as moderate risk for COVID-19, or the color yellow on the risk level chart, following the North Dakota Smart Restart Plan.
Bismarck State College will also move to the yellow
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-moves-to-the-moderate-risk-level-for-covid-19-with-burleigh-and-morton-county/
Bismarck State College Associate Professor of Music Dawn Hagerott was named the 2020 Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Higher Education by the Bismarck Mandan Chamber of Commerce EDC this fall.
Hagerott has focused on vocal music and performing since she first joined
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-music-professor-dawn-hagerott-named-chamber-edc-2020-outstanding-teacher/
Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, Bismarck State College and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will hold a free, one-hour COVID-19 testing event every Monday in the BSC Student Union Alumni Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Testing is open to all BSC students and employees. Those wishing to be tested should sign
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-kicks-off-weekly-on-campus-covid-testing-on-sept-14/
The Hess Corporation recently awarded the Bismarck State College Foundation a grant to purchase training equipment for the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence’s (NECE) Petroleum Production, Process Technology, and Energy Services.
The $49,312 award will be used to purchase hands-on laboratory
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/hess-corporation-donates-equipment-to-bsc-energy-programs/
In post-to-post fashion, the Bismarck State College Clay Target League (BSC CTL) team took the USA College Clay Target League’s (USA CCTL) Conference 1A-1 Fall National Trap Title with dominant shooting performances from its team members competing in just their first season for the Mystics.
I
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-wins-national-trap-title-in-first-season/
Bismarck State College will hold its 13th Annual President’s Run Friday, July 10, to raise money for BSC scholarships in recognition of Dr. Larry C. Skogen’s 13 years as BSC president. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cliff and Mary Skogen Memorial Scholarship fund at the BSC Foundation
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-president’s-run-set-for-july-10/
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, two Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and selected to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in June 2021.
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-earn-trip-to-national-microsoft-competition/
In its inaugural season, the BSC Mystics Esports Overwatch team is headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Overwatch championship match on Tuesday, April 28. BSC Overwatch players are Ethan Reuter, Parker Doll, RJ Tare, Keenan Welder, Robert Bender, Robert
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-mystics-esports-team-headed-to-njcaae-overwatch-championship/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Professor of Computers & Office Technology Dr. Lynette Borjeson Painter was recently named the National Business Education Association (NBEA) Post-Secondary Business Teacher of the Year for her contributions to business education. The NBEA annual conference, scheduled
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-professor-named-national-post-secondary-business-teacher-of-the-year/
Bismarck State College Testing Services has been awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA) after completing their intensive certification process. This certification will be in place for five years and can be renewed by demonstrating continued compliance to
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsctestingservicesnationalcertification/
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/
Three finalists have been chosen to interview with the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education for president of Bismarck State College.
The BSC Presidential Search Committee, at their meeting Thursday, March 5, named the following finalists (in alphabetical order):
Dr. Clark Harris
Special
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/search-committee-names-three-finalists-for-bsc-president/
Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks student, Riley Mueller, was a top 10 finisher in the first Palo Alto Networks Secure the Future Competition – a grueling months-long national competition against dozens of cybersecurity students from universities across the nation. Other
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-cyber-student-secures-internship-at-palo-alto-networks-in-national-cyber-competition/
The five candidates for the position of Bismarck State College president will be on the college campus March 2-5. The public is invited to attend the community forums held in the Basin Electric Auditorium inside the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.
The BSC Presidential Search Committee
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-presidential-candidates-to-visit-campus-march-2-5/
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/
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”-/
More than 620 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2019 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 79th commencement ceremony held on May 10, 2019 at the Bismarck Event Center.
Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscrecognizesspring2019graduates/
Bismarck State College Athletic Director Buster Gillis announced today (July 9, 2019) in a press conference that BSC is entering the rapidly growing and competitive world of esports (electronic sports) by launching a varsity Mystics esports team this fall. The college is actively recruiting gamers to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscaddsvarsityesportsofferingscholarships/
BSC is proud to once again be participating in the Little Black Dress Campaign, a poverty awareness event led by United Way's Women United. During the week of Sept. 16-19, the BSC team "BSC Back in Black" will be wearing the same little black dress every day to demonstrate the effects poverty
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscisbackinblacktosupportwomenandchildreninourcommunity/
Bismarck State College will hold a Dedication and Celebration Ceremony for its new Health Sciences facility on campus from 3:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The public is invited to attend the event.
3:30 p.m.
Dedication & Celebration Ceremony
4:30–6 p.m.
Refreshments
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschealthsciencesopenhouseshowcasesnewvirtualhospitaltrainingfacility/
Bismarck State College has launched a search for the next president of BSC. The new president will succeed Larry C. Skogen who will retire June 30, 2020.
The next president will lead BSC forward in its new mission as North Dakota’s first polytechnic institution. Co-chairing the BSC Presidential
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpresidentialsearchcommitteenamed/
Graduates of Bismarck State College (formerly Bismarck Junior College) have found success all over the world in their careers, as community, state and national leaders and furthered organizations and causes as committed volunteers.
Each year, the BSC National Alumni Association recognizes outstanding
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscseeksnominationsforalumniawards/
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Bismarck State College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscnamedasatop150communitycollegeeligiblefor1millionaspenprizeforcommunitycollegeexcellence/
A $10,000 annual grant from the Bismarck-based Rockstad Foundation will allow Bismarck State College faculty, staff and students a chance to pursue a wide array of community and global pursuits that fulfill the Rockstad Foundation’s commitment to “supporting a world of mutual trust and respect
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscreceivesannual10krockstadfoundationgrant/
According to two recent national studies, graduates of Bismarck State College will earn more over their lifetimes and leave college with significantly less debt than students attending other North Dakota institutions.
The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard report identifies
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscearnshighvaluerankingintworecentnationalstudies/
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscallstudentcastbringscomedytothestagedec1215/
All Bismarck State College offices and events are closed and cancelled for Thursday, March 14 due to the impending winter blizzard. All business operations will resume on Friday, March 15.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclosedthursdaymarch14/
Bismarck State College kicks off ArtsQuest 2019 with its first event, an exhibit showcasing Austine Wood-Comarow’s Polage art. Austine: Polage Exhibit will be on display now through April 15 in the Elsa Forde Gallery, first floor of BSC Schafer Hall.
A reception will be held on Tuesday,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscartsquestkicksoffwithpolageartexhibit/
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Bismarck State College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through academic year 2024. The two federal organizations stated that BSC’s ability to meet the increasing
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscdesignatedanationalcenterofacademicexcellenceincyberdefenseeducation/
Bismarck State College Theatre adds a rad element that’s like totally awesome to this year’s BSC ArtsQuest lineup with "Heathers: The Musical." The rock musical theater spectacular by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, based on the 1989 classic film of the same name, runs April
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscspringmusicalbringsthe80sbacktothestage/
Bismarck State College will honor several alumni during its annual recognition event May 9 on campus.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Vern Dosch ('73) as Alumnus of the Year, and Jack Golden ('17) as BSC’s Rising Star. The association chose the Francisco
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsc2019alumnusoftheyear/
The Juried Student Art Exhibition at Bismarck State College will be on display in the Gannon Gallery in Skogen Hall through May 3.
A student reception and open house is set for Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery. This year’s juror is Lori Riehl, Bismarck Public Schools art
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/openhouseforbscjuriedstudentshowsetforapril25/
Seventeen students in the Instrumentation & Control program at Bismarck State College (BSC) took part in a regional automation skills competition, with teams taking first, third, fifth, sixth, and seventh place. All but one of the participating students are in their second year of the associate
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstudentswinplaceinregionalautomationcompetition/
Schea Bullhead knows that the best way to get where he’s going is to find a route where the transitions from small to big, and then to bigger still, aren’t overwhelming. Bismarck State College fit the bill for him.
Bullhead is from Fort Yates, N.D., on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscprovidesbridgeforbullhead/
Bismarck State College's 79th Commencement will be held Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Bismarck Event Center. More than 950 students have completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2018, Spring 2019 or Summer 2019 and are eligible to walk across the stage during the commencement ceremony
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctocelebrate79thcommencementceremony/
Bismarck State College has been named one of the top associate degree-granting institutions in the nation in the “Best Instructional Bang for the GI Bill Buck” rankings released this month by advocacy group Veterans Education Success.
According to the report, spending on instruction often
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscrankedwithyalestanfordonveteranstudentspendingandsuccess/
Bismarck State College recently recognized professional achievements of faculty and staff at the 12th annual BSC Celebration.
Three BSC faculty members were granted tenure by the State Board of Higher Education in April. All earned the rank of associate professor. Tenure candidates with new
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfacultyandstaffreceivepromotionsandexcellenceawards/
Bismarck State College will be holding 13 Program Visit Days for students interested in taking a closer look at specific BSC programs or departments before making career and academic decisions. These visit days will give prospective students direct access to classrooms, faculty and behind-the-scenes
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/explorebscprogramsduringfebruaryandmarchprogramvisitdays/
Readers will gather for BookTalk at BSC on Sunday, Feb. 3, to discuss “The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit” by Michael Finkel.
Humanities instructor Dr. Brian Palecek will lead the second of three discussions exploring the theme "Off the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalkatbscdiscussionuncoversahermitslife/
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/
Due to the extremely cold weather conditions forecasted, all Bismarck State College classes, offices and on-campus events beginning at 4 p.m. or later on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and all day Wednesday, Jan. 30 are closed and cancelled.
BSC Student Union WILL BE OPEN 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
BSC Mystic
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclosedafter4pmonjan29alldayjan30duetoextremecold/
As a kid, Angie Milakovic loved looking through her grandparents’ National Geographic magazines, but it was the family’s Sunday drives that inspired her passion for geography. As they roamed from New Hradec (near Dickinson) to Jamestown to see relatives, Milakovic found her calling by looking
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscprofessorachievesdreamworkingwithnationalgeographic/
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/
The Bismarck State College Foundation announces a campaign that will bring the Bismarck State College Health Sciences programs to the main campus, training students in high-demand healthcare careers to better meet vital workforce needs.
The project is in response to a statewide healthcare workforce
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfoundationlaunches8millionhealthsciencescapitalcampaign/
Bismarck State College presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” Dec. 6-9 under the direction of BSC alum Amber Rae Bernhardt. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
With a cast of only two, “Gruesome
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscwinterplaytellsnotsotypicallovestory/
At Bismarck State College students have finished up their final tests, faculty have submitted their final grades and the staff is wrapping up 2018 and preparing for the start of 2019. As the semester comes to a close with the end of the calendar year, it’s a time for celebration and reflection.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/happyholidaysfrombsc/
More than 204 Bismarck State College students have completed the coursework to graduate following the Fall 2018 semester. Fall 2018 graduates are eligible to walk in BSC's commencement ceremony on May 10, 2019, at the Bismarck Event Center.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscrecognizesfall2018graduates/
The Bismarck State College Alumni Association and OLLI@BSC are holding two informational sessions to learn about the AmaDara River Cruise in Vietnam and Cambodia March 16-23, 2020, with BSC President Dr. Larry C. Skogen.
The sessions will be held Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/vietnamtripinfosessions/
It may be surprising to find out that BSC Foundation Theatre Scholarship recipient and NDSU’s December 2016 commencement speaker Nathan Kurtti didn’t always have a way with words. He worked hard to become who he is today – an English teacher at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo.
Kurtti
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nathankurtti/
BSC is proud to once again be participating in the Little Black Dress Campaign, a poverty awareness event led by United Way's Women United. During the week of Sept. 17-20, our BSC team "BSC Back in Black" will be wearing the same little black dress every day to demonstrate the effects poverty
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsclittleblackdress2018/
North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has given Bismarck State College (BSC) permission to pursue a new mission as a polytechnic institution that offers bachelor of applied science (BAS) degrees while maintaining the college's current certificate, diploma, and associate degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctobecomenorthdakotasfirstpolytechnicinstitution/
Montana ceramic artists and long term Red Lodge Clay Center residents Crista Ann Ames and Kelsey Bowen will be on the Bismarck State College campus Monday, Oct. 15 and Tuesday, Oct. 16 to share their journey as artists, creative processes and conceptual development.
The public is invited to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/redlodgeclaycenterresidentsholdworkshopsatbscoct1516/
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/
Whether a Bismarck Junior College graduate between 1940-1986 or a Bismarck State College graduate between 1987-2017, BJC/BSC alumni have found success all over the world in their careers, as community, state and national leaders and furthered organizations and causes as committed volunteers.
Each
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscseekingnominationsforoutstandingalumni/
Bismarck State College Music Department presents the Fall BSC Jazz Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium inside Schafer Hall on campus.
The BSC Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, under the direction of Michael Langer, will feature a wide range of instrumental and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/jazzconcertatbscsetfornov20/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2018 semester.
"As in all endeavors, doing something and doing it well are two different things. The BSC students whom are being recognized on the President's Honor Roll are certainly 'doing it well' at Bismarck State
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/spring2018bscpresidentshonorroll/
Golfers have a chance to play as well as raise money for Bismarck State College athletic scholarships during the BSC President’s Cup Golf Classic Friday, June 15, at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan.
Teams will play 18 holes in one of two formats and vie for prizes. The event includes
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018presidentscupgolfclassic/
Bismarck State College holds its 11th annual President’s Run Friday, July 13, to raise money for the BSC scholarships in memory of friend to the college, Frank Bavendick.
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome to join BSC President Larry C. Skogen for this year’s run to Lemmon,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018presidentsrun/
Bismarck State College recently recognized professional achievements of faculty and staff at the 11th annual BSC Celebration.
BSC President Larry C. Skogen conferred the rank of full professor to two faculty members – Dr. Theresa Felderman, professor of psychology; and Dr. Vickie Volk,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018bscawards/
Bismarck State College holds a one-day Tech Camp on Thursday, June 14, for middle and high school students in grades 6 to 10.
Campers can register for one of two sessions held at the BSC Technical Center on campus, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. This year’s camp will focus on cybersecurity.
Tech
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018bsctechcamp/
The BSC Carpentry students are showcasing their home building skills by inviting the public to come tour their 2017-18 BSC Carpentry house and meet the builders. The open house style event is Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3926 Meridian Dr. in Bismarck.
Each year,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018bsccarpentryhouse/
The Bismarck State College Agriculture, Technology, Food and Natural Resources program along with the BSC Agriculture Club with join the efforts of the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 20. This will mark the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day which
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nationalagday/
Bismarck State College has received a grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation to develop the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at BSC (OLLI@BSC), a non-credit education program specifically designed for people who are age 50 or older. To celebrate and introduce the public to OLLI@ BSC, a launch event
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/ollikickoff/
BSC ArtsQuest 2018 and BSC Embracing Diversity brings singer/songwriter Tret Fure to Bismarck State College to share her music and her story on Wednesday, April 11. At noon Fure will speak in the BSC Library about managing and maintaining a career as a lesbian woman and the paths she has taken,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/tretfure/
Bismarck State College presents its Wind Ensemble in concert on Monday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, inside Schafer Hall on the BSC campus. The concert is offered to the public at no charge as part of BSC’s ArtsQuest celebration.
Conducted by
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/windensemble18/
The Music program at Bismarck State College presents “Sing Appeal” Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom.
Six Appeal, a professional a cappella vocal band from Minneapolis, performs along with the BSC Men’s Ensemble
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/singappeal18/
Bismarck State College will honor several alumni during its annual recognition event May 10 on campus.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Mike Bullinger (’70) as Alumnus of the Year, and Jon Hunke ('94) as BSC’s Rising Star. The association chose the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/alumnusoftheyear2018/
The Bismarck State College Art program has clay available to pick up in the BSC art department, on the second floor of LEA Hall, for the annual community raku firing April 29–May 1 on the BSC campus.
Interested persons can pick up clay now to make a pot or small sculpture and return the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/raku2108/
What was previously know as the Campus Arts Crawl during Bismarck State College's ArtsQuest has now grown into something even bigger – now it's a p•ART•y!
On Thursday, May 3, BSC will wrap up it's month-long ArtsQuest celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in and around the BSC Student
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/party/
Bismarck State College's 78th Commencement will be held Friday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at the Bismarck Event Center. More than 900 students have completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2017, Spring 2018 or Summer 2018 and are eligible to walk across the stage during the commencement ceremony
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsc78thcommencement/
All classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later on Wednesday, Jan. 10 are canceled due to worsening weather conditions. BSC’s normal business operations will remain open until 5 p.m. The BSC Library will be closing at 5 p.m.
If classes need to be canceled for Thursday, Jan. 11, the announcement will
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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
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The Bismarck State College Foundation has recognized 85 Bismarck State College students as recipients of technical and energy scholarships. These scholarship are payable for the Spring 2018 semester and will help students pursue a technical or energy degree from BSC.
The BSC Foundation is committed
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Bismarck State College will hold an energy open house at the National Energy Center of Excellence on Thursday, March 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus. The event offers prospective students and those interested in the energy industry a chance to learn about the training and education offered at
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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
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Bismarck State College Music program features its performing ensembles, both instrumental and vocal, in the BSC Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 13.
This tribute to the Christmas season mixes traditional and sacred music with familiar carols and contemporary songs presented under the direction
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From high school on, Lindsey Ellefson had a goal: To work for CNN by age 30. Armed with an associate degree from BSC and a bachelor’s degree in communications with a specialization in broadcast journalism from St. Francis College in New York City, the 25-year-old landed her dream job with five
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Due to extremely cold temperatures and wind chill warnings, BSC will be closing at noon on Friday, December 29.
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The Student Nurse Organization at Bismarck State College is holding a Scrub Camp for children ages 7 to 12 on Friday, November 10, at the BSC Allied Health Campus, 500 E. Front Ave., downtown Bismarck.
Activities are designed to provide a fun, educational way for kids to learn about the profession
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Come Saturday, 15 BSC employees, alumni, friends and family will be spinnin’ and grinnin’ at Legacy High School. Spinnin’ because of their participation in the Sanford Health Great American Bike Race (GABR). Grinnin’ because of the funds they are raising to support children and
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The Bismarck State College Art program has clay available to pick up in the BSC art department, on the second floor of Skogen Hall, for the annual community raku firing April 30–May 2 on the BSC campus.
Interested persons must pick up clay to make a pot or small sculpture by April 18
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April 23-29 is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and two graduating medical laboratory technician (MLT) students at Bismarck State College share why they chose the field, their experiences in the program and their thoughts on their futures as a medical lab techs.
Anastasia
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Bismarck State College presents its third program in the 2016-17 Conversations at BSC series Sunday, May 7, with “The Quincentennial of The Protestant Reformation: A Reevaluation.”
Discussion between BSC President Larry C. Skogen and BSC humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson begins
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Take me out to the ballgame… Friday, June 2 for Bismarck State College Night with the Bismarck Larks.
BSC invites baseball fans to come cheer on our very own BSC Mystics – catcher Trever Leingang and infielder Spencer Gillund – as they take the field as a Bismarck Lark against
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Golfers have a chance to play as well as raise money for Bismarck State College athletic scholarships during the BSC President’s Cup Golf Classic Friday, June 16, at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan.
Teams will play 18 holes in one of two formats and vie for prizes. The event includes
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Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2017 semester.
"Former President Barack Obama once said, 'Not many folk spend a lot of time trying to be excellent.' He wasn't talking about BSC students! We're proud of the time they've spent here being excellent, and
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Bismarck State College holds its 10th annual President’s Run Friday, July 14, to raise money for the Don Bigwood Scholarship fund held by the BSC Foundation.
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome to join BSC President Larry C. Skogen and family, friends, colleagues and students of
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Bismarck State College recently celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual Student Recognition Ceremony in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.
This year 141 students were recognized for being nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership. Students
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Bismarck State College recently announced the recipients of the Chesak and Carley Family Scholarships for the 2017-18 school year.
Seven students were awarded the Chesak Family Scholarship to attend Bismarck State College. The scholarships are $1,000 each, with $500 awarded in the fall semester and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chesakscholarships1718/
Nearly 40 percent of Bismarck State College students are enrolled in technical programs that ready them for some of the most in-demand careers available today.
"Our technical degrees are highly relevant thanks to the expertise of our faculty and the advisory boards that ensure our students are
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More than 650 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2017 semester. The college's 77th commencement ceremony was held on May 12, 2017.
The 2017 commencement speaker was Greg Tehven, executive director of Emerging Prairie and founder of TEDxFargo. The student commencement
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Bismarck State College recently recognized professional achievements of faculty and staff at the 10th annual BSC Celebration.
BSC President Larry C. Skogen conferred the rank of full professor to two faculty members – Dr. Karen Arlien, professor of computer science; and Lynette Borjeson
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Bismarck State College President Larry C. Skogen has been named to a new Higher Learning Commission (HLC) panel, the HLC Partners for Transformation, tasked with rethinking higher education accreditation practices.
“At times accreditation has felt like a roadblock to innovation,”
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Bismarck State College’s Business and Office Technology (BOTE) programs were recently recognized as Program of the Year and BSC Associate Professor of Computers & Office Technology Dr. Vickie Volk was named Post-secondary Teacher of the Year by the Mountain-Plains Business Education Association
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Bismarck State College and Valley City State University have created a collaborative education program resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Valley City State University earned on the BSC campus.
“The beauty of the North Dakota University System
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Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2017 semester.
"As in all endeavors, doing something and doing it well are two different things. The BSC students whom are being recognized on the President's Honor Roll are certainly 'doing it well' at Bismarck State
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/summer17presidentshonorroll/
Bismarck State College music faculty Michael Langer and Laura Prokopyk present a recital of piano, violin and chamber music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, inside Schafer Hall’s Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus.
Langer presents “Between a ‘Rach’ and a Hard Place”
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More than 150 Bismarck State College students have completed the coursework and have graduated following the Summer 2017 semester. Summer 2017 graduates were eligible to walk in BSC's 77th commencement ceremony on May 12, 2017.
The 2016 BSC Commencement ceremony was recorded and is available on the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017bscsummergraduates/
The Bismarck State College Alumni Exhibition is on display in Gannon Gallery in Skogen Hall through Oct. 27. A public reception is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery.
Seventeen alumni submitted 27 pieces of artwork for the BSC National Alumni Association’s fifth
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Bismarck State College theater students and the BSC Drama Club bring “Stage Fright: A Haunted Theatre Experience” to campus on Oct. 27-28.
With theater flair, the scares have been created and designed by students in the BSC Drama Club. A ghoulish guide will offer visitors a terrifying
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschauntedtheatercreatesstagefright/
Bismarck State College presents its annual Baroque Festival concert at noon Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Leach Music Center within Schafer Hall on the BSC campus.
Faculty and students will perform solo and ensemble works by J.S. Bach, Handel, Purcell, and others during the 50-minute concert that
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Bismarck State College presents its Wind Ensemble in concert on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, Schafer Hall on the BSC campus. The concert is offered at no charge, and the public is welcome.
Conducted by John Darling, the ensemble performs
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Weekdays, she’s BSC assistant professor of Engineering Jen Kessler. On the weekends, she’s the guitar-wielding frontwoman of blues-rock trio, Jennifer Lyn.
If you look to stereotypes, the connection between engineering and rocking out in front of a crowd is a stretch. Engineers aren’t
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After an exchange year at Bismarck High School, Robin Jaeger-Hauer had two full years of high school in Germany to finish. He visited Bismarck several times over those years becoming more certain that BSC was where he wanted to go to college.
“People are super nice – Americans are nicer
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The BSC National Alumni Association is seeking nominations of outstanding alumni for the 2018 Alumni of the Year, Rising Star and Legacy Family awards.
The Alumni of the Year and Rising Star awards honor alumni for distinguished service, career success and leadership.
The Legacy Family
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Justin Reinicke felt like he was swimming against the tide in high school.
“I just didn’t like the whole public education system,” he said. “I was uninspired.”
His poor grades reflected his disillusionment, and when he graduated he looked for a different path. He
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Bismarck State College will be closed and all classes canceled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, due to worsening weather and road conditions.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclosednov30/
Bismarck State College presents its winter play, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” Dec. 8-11 under the guest direction of Timothy Rosin, a BSC alumnus.
Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
The show’s
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Due to the winter weather Bismarck State College will be closing at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 5. All Monday classes and events will be cancelled and offices closed. At this time Tuesday classes and events and offices will be open unless notification of closure is made before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
The
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Bismarck State College Music program features each of its performing ensembles, both instrumental and vocal, in the seventh annual BSC Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 14.
This tribute to the Christmas season mixes traditional and sacred music with familiar carols and contemporary songs presented
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The BookTalk at BSC series began Sunday, Jan. 8 with a community discussion on "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson.
This first of three discussions on selected Sundays runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library of LEA Hall, 1400 Schafer Street, on the Bismarck State College campus.
This
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Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 semester.
"The great South African leader Nelson Mandela once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' We're proud of the BSC students on the President's Honor Roll who are
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Bismarck State College Theatre Arts had a historical showing at the Region V competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) earning high honors in a variety of areas.
Twelve BSC Drama Club members attended the festival Jan. 22-28 in Des Moines, Iowa, with program
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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/
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.
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The Music program at Bismarck State College presents “Sing Appeal” Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom, BSC National Energy Center of Excellence.
Six Appeal, a professional a cappella vocal band from Minneapolis, performs along with the 11-member BSC Men’s
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Twelve North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2017 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students. The students were honored at a dinner and awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 7, at Bismarck State College. Monsignor James
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Bismarck State College will hold an open house at the National Energy Center of Excellence on Tuesday, March 21 from noon to 4 p.m., offering prospective students and those interested in entering the energy industry a chance to learn about the training and education offered at BSC.
BSC offers 12
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Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program offers a musical spectacular April 5-9 with "Chicago" – Kander and Ebb's Broadway smash musical, a jazzy, boozy satire on celebrity, the media and justice.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chicago2017/
Bismarck State College theater students and the BSC Drama Club bring “Stage Fright: A Haunted Theatre Experience” to campus on Oct. 28-29.
With theater flair, the scares have been created and designed by students in the BSC Drama Club. A ghoulish guide will offer visitors the opportunity
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Since 1998, Dickinson State University students in an array of programs have been able to attend their DSU classes on the BSC campus. And BSC graduates earning a four year degree in a DSU program have been able to easily transfer on while staying put.
With 17 programs available and 167 DSU
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BSC energy student Chad Schoch is one of two $5,000 Bakken U scholarship award winners announced today.
The scholarship is helping Schoch pay for two degrees from BSC– one in Petroleum Production Technology and another in Process Plant Technology. And he’s contemplating a master’s
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Recently, 242 Bismarck State College students have been recognized by the BSC Foundation as recipients of academic scholarships. These scholarship are payable for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters and will help students pursue a degree from BSC.
The BSC Foundation has also announced the Hites
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Eleven students were awarded the Carley Family Scholarship to attend Bismarck State College (BSC) for the 2016-17 school year. Carley Family Scholarships are $2,000 each, with $1,000 awarded in the fall semester and $1,000 awarded in the spring semester.
To be eligible for the Carley Family Scholarship
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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
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Since Constitution Day 2016 falls on a Saturday this year, Bismarck State College will observe and celebrate with special activities on Monday, Sept. 19.
Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United State Constitution and those
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Bismarck State College presents its ninth series of Conversations at BSC with five humanities topics scheduled throughout the academic year.
Held on selected Sunday afternoons, the discussions take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom of BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/conversationsatbscbeginswithgloriasteinemonsept25/
More than 150 Bismarck State College students have completed the coursework and have graduated following the Summer 2016 semester. Summer 2016 graduates were eligible to walk in the college's 76th commencement ceremony on May 13, 2016.
The 2016 BSC Commencement ceremony was recorded and is available
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/summer2016grads/
Bismarck State College Theatre Arts holds open auditions for "Legally Blonde: The Musical" Jan. 25-26 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Director Danny Devlin is seeking a large and diverse cast of singers, actors and dancers for this community production
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/auditions/
Bismarck State College hosts select singers from around the state for the first annual Class B @ BSC! event Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30.
About 75 junior and senior high school students from class B schools will be on campus for the music education festival. A public concert is scheduled
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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 Foundation has recognized 89 Bismarck State College (BSC) students as recipients of technical scholarships. These scholarship are payable for the Spring 2016 semester and will help students pursue a technical degree from BSC.
The BSC Foundation is committed to the
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Recently, 238 Bismarck State College (BSC) students have been recognized by the BSC Foundation as recipients of academic scholarships. These scholarship are payable for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters and will help students pursue a degree from BSC. Scholastic achievement is the principal criteria
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/academicscholarshipsawardedto238bscstudents/
Bismarck State College Theatre Arts performed a showcased scene and garnered a Merit Award at the Region V competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (ACTF).
Fourteen BSC Drama Club members attended the festival Jan. 17-23 at Normandale Community College in Bloomington,
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Readers gather for the second installment of BookTalk at BSC Sunday, Feb. 7, to discuss “Matterhorn: a Novel of the Vietnam War” by Karl Marlantes.
Exploring the theme, “War Stories: Vietnam,” this second of three discussions at Bismarck State College runs from 1 to
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Two Bismarck State College (BSC) students have been recognized as recipients of visual arts scholarships by the Bismarck State College Foundation. These scholarships are payable for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters and will help students pursue a degree from BSC.
Visual arts scholarships are
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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
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Bismarck State College faculty members Michelle Lindblom, Daniel Rogers and Arlan Okerson, and staff member Eva Wentz have chosen to retire.
Wentz ends her day cook job in the Mystic Marketplace May 15. Lindblom and Rogers leave the Fine Arts Department May 18, and Okerson retires from the Heating,
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Bismarck State College is now a registered North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry level exam provider.
NABCEP is the most respected, well-established, and widely recognized certification organization for North American solar professionals. The organization offers
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The North Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education (NDACTE) honored two Bismarck State College programs and one professor with awards during its annual conference in August.
Associate Professor Vickie Volk was named the North Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education (NDACTE)
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This story is reprinted with permission from the Lignite Energy Council.
The lignite-based power plants that dot the hillsides near Center, Beulah, Stanton and Washburn generate more than electricity. They also generate jobs - thousands of them. Since the 1970s, Bismarck State College has partnered
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Kari Knudson has been named Bismarck State College vice president of College Advancement and interim executive director of the BSC Foundation. Knudson takes over from Gordon Binek, who retired in January after 19 years in the dual role.
Knudson joined BSC in 2007 as vice president,
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Bismarck State College begins its eighth series of Conversations at BSC on Sunday, Oct. 4, with a long look at "Vietnam: History, Metaphor, Quagmire, Myth."
The discussion between BSC President Larry C. Skogen and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson begins at 3 p.m. in BSC's National Energy
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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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Bismarck State College presents its eighth series of Conversations at BSC with five humanities topics scheduled throughout the academic year.
Held on selected Sunday afternoons, the discussions take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom of BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence.
This
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by Lucina Alston Chapman
A group exhibit titled "America's 2000: Best of the Best" is on display at Bismarck State College through Sept. 30 in the new Gannon Gallery space at the Communications & Creative Arts Center.
A
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Three members of the music faculty at Dickinson State University will join the Bismarck State College music faculty for a performance Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
The joint recital signals the beginning of BSC's four-year collaborative Music program with Dickinson State
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Notable entertainers from the 1960s perform Nov. 3-4 as part of the Bismarck State College three-day symposium on one of America's most influential decades.
Open to the public, and offered separately from "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation" symposium, is an evening with renowned
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Bismarck State College presents its annual Baroque Festival concert at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Leach Music Center within Schafer Hall.
Faculty and students will perform solo and ensemble works by J.S. Bach, Handel, Purcell, Vivaldi, Mouret, and others during the 50-minute concert that is
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/baroqueconcert/
by Kate Moynihan
The Bismarck State College Alumni Exhibition is on display in Gannon Gallery at the new Communications & Creative Art Center through Oct. 31. A public reception is set for Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. in gallery.
Sixteen
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Bismarck State College presents its Wind Ensemble Monday, Nov. 9, in a concert set for 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, Schafer Hall.
Conducted by John Darling, the ensemble performs a series of commissioned works from across the country, as well as a circus march called "Screamers"
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Bismarck State College presents its second program in the 2015-16 Conversations at BSC series Sunday, Jan. 31, with a look at English history through the works of William Shakespeare and Sir Thomas More.
The program begins at 3 p.m. in the fourth floor Bavendick Stateroom of BSC’s National
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The 13th annual exhibit by Bismarck State College art faculty is on display in Gannon Gallery.
A public reception for the teaching artists is set from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, on the second floor of Skogen Hall. The exhibit runs through April 15.
On display is acrylic painting
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Bismarck State College summer registration begins March 21 for all students -- new, current, returning transfer and online.
New, returning, transfer and online students can refer to the BSC Summer Student Registration guides on the BSC website for details on how to begin enrolling.
Current students
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Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program offers a show in the tradition of the musical spectacular April 6-10 with “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”
Based on the novel and movie of the same name, the action-packed show is the perfectly pink story of Elle, her transformation at Harvard
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Fall priority registration for current BSC students runs April 4-22. Students will find an appointment day and time automatically set up for them in Campus Connection. Following that appointment, students can register.
For assistance with the enrollment process use the Current Student
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Bismarck State College ArtsQuest welcomes guest artist Jim Bonney for a performance Monday, April 18, with the BSC Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
The award-winning composer, sound designer and guitarist premieres his new work, “DARKlightNESS,” for electric
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The Conversations at BSC series at Bismarck State College continues Sunday, May 1, with a program on "The Dust Bowl Years: North Dakota, Steinbeck, and the New Deal."
Discussion between BSC President Larry C. Skogen and BSC humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson begins at 3 p.m. in the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thissundaysconversationsatbscfeaturesthedustbowlyears/
Collaboration will address western ND shortage in vital healthcare role
A documented shortage of pharmacy technicians has inspired a partnership between the
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and Bismarck State College (BSC) to deliver the NDSCS Pharmacy Technician program to the central
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/pharmacytechnician/
Thirteen faculty and staff at Bismarck State College have chosen to retire over the next two months, including the provost and two department chairs.
Their departure marks the first large wave of the baby boom generation leaving the BSC workplace, along with a few of the greatest generation’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/13retirements/
Bismarck State College announced professional achievements of its faculty and staff during the ninth annual BSC Celebration May 2 on campus.
BSC President Larry C. Skogen conferred the rank of full professor to three academic department chairs – John A. Darling, professor of music, Fine
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fullprofessornewdegrees/
Bismarck State College awards diplomas to 1,081 graduates during its 76th spring commencement Friday, May 13, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m. and will stream live to computers and mobile devices from bismarckstate.edu/livestream/.
Graduates represent 46
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/commencement2016/
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/
He answers to “terminal extrovert” and has the credentials to prove it. He knows, and has said good-bye to, more people than the population of some mid-size towns. As master of ceremonies to all, photographer of many, singer of songs, scholar advisor, and author editor with a crammed resume
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsclegend/
BSC is caught up in the national exodus of baby boomers from the workplace. Reports say up to 10,000 boomers retire every day in the U.S. The 15* we’ll lose here by the end of 2016 are more than enough. These folks are part of the longest working, most youthful, idealistic and largest generation
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscboomerswillbemissed/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2016 semester.
“As in all endeavors, doing something and doing it well are two different things. The BSC students whom are being recognized on the President’s Honor Roll are certainly ‘doing it well’
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/spring2016presidentshonorroll/
The Bismarck State College jazz concert on Nov. 24 offers some of the best music from Count Basie, Benny Goodman and other jazz greats plus The Beatles and R&B soul band, Tower of Power.
BSC’s Jazz Ensemble and the BSC Jazz Combo share the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium stage with Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/jazzconcert/
Hess Corporation and Bismarck State College celebrated a partnership Friday that has resulted in strong internship and job shadow programs, development and facilitation of operator training, and support for BSC's energy education programs.
Hess presented a $30,000 donation to the college to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hesscorporationpresentsdonationtobsc/
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/
Bismarck State College announces its President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2014 semester.
"BSC students are great and it is always gratifying when the honor roll comes out and they get the credit they deserve for their focus and hard work," said Dave Clark, BSC interim president.
Students
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforfall2014/
Posted on 1/2/2015
The North Dakota Young Professionals Network has named Bismarck State College a runner-up in the 2014 Best Place to Work competition.
This is the North Dakota network's first statewide recognition of BSC, which has received several local awards from the Bismarck-Mandan Young
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscrecognizedbynorthdakotayoungprofessionals/
As the energy industry in North Dakota continues to play an important role in the state's economy, more and more women are finding their future in a high-paying energy career. Bismarck State College is holding a one day event for high school girls interested in learning more about their opportunities
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsceventfocusedonencouragingwomentoentertheenergyindustry/
The last regular season home games for the Mystics men and women are Thursday, Feb. 19 vs. Dawson Community College. Game times are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the BSC Armory.
During the games the BSC Athletic Department, along with Bismarck Health Tracks, is sponsoring a fundraiser event for 13-year-old
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/jamminforjoshheadlinesbscmysticsfinalhomegamesthursday/
Jocelyn Howard
Bismarck State College hosts four artists-in-residence with ties to Red Lodge Clay Center in Montana April 7-11 during
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscartsquestwelcomesclayandbrickartistsinresidence/
Two Bismarck State College staff members are recipients of this year's Jack Fellowship from the BSC Foundation Board of Trustees. The fellowship, valued at $25,000, helps BSC faculty and staff further their education, conduct research or pursue other professional development.
Janet Dixon, resource
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/awardeesannouncedforbscjackfellowship/
Bismarck State College will hold an open house at the National Energy Center of Excellence on Tuesday, March 24, from noon to 5 p.m. for prospective students and those interested in the energy industry to learn about the training and education the college offers.
The energy industry is expanding
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nationalenergycenterofexcellencetohostopenhouse/
The BSC Carpentry students will be showcasing both their cabinetry and their home building skills over the next week:
BSC Cabinetry Class Open House
Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Room 248 BSC Technical Center
From wooden toilet seats to pallet furniture, students will show their individual
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsccarpentryprogramhighlightsstudentworkatopenhouses/
The Conversations at BSC series at Bismarck State College winds down Sunday, May 3, with discussion and film imagery of the national parks and particular focus on Theodore Roosevelt.
America's 26th president doubled the number of national parks between 1901 and 1909. One of them was in North Dakota,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/conversationsatbscfeaturesnationalparksandtheodoreroosevelt/
The BSC Spring Choral Concert will be held Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus, and will include premier performances of original compositions by student composers Sarah Bauman and Andrew Wickenheiser, and faculty composer Michael Langer.
In addition to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscconcerttofeatureoriginalstudentcompositions/
Bismarck State College ArtsQuest continues its second year of bringing BSC alumni back to tell their success stories through the Creative Path series.
"The Art of Making It" is shared by illustrator and designer Bree Reetz, '10, and marketing specialist Ty
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscshowcasesalumniduringartsquest/
BSC poetry class students during a recent discussion.
Bismarck State College collaborates with the Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra Sunday, May 10, for a concert that connects spoken word with musical voices.
Set for
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscandmissourivalleychamberorchestracombinepoetrywithmusic/
Conversations at BSC takes a look at "Violence and the American Dream" in a two-hour discussion Sunday, Feb. 8, about how violence is manifested in the U.S. today and throughout American history.
This third conversation of the 2014-15 series begins at 3 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/conversationsatbscfocusesonviolenceinamerica/
The Bismarck State College Foundation honored 84 employees for their years of service during the college’s Employee Recognition Dinner at the Ramkota Hotel.
BSC Foundation Executive Director Gordon Binek spoke about the foundation’s year and introduced the award recipients.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/serviceawards16/
Bismarck State College announces its President's Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester.
"BSC students are great and it is always gratifying when the honor roll comes out and they get the credit they deserve for their focus and hard work," said Dave Clark, BSC interim president.
Students
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforspring2015/
Bismarck State College announces its President's 4.0 Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester.
"BSC students are great and it is always gratifying when the honor roll comes out and they get the credit they deserve for their focus and hard work," said Dave Clark, BSC interim president.
Students
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannounces400honorrollforspring2015/
More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College during the college's 75th commencement ceremony on May 15, 2015 at the Bismarck Event Center.
The 2015 BSC Commencement Speaker was Dr. Larry C. Skogen, Interim Chancellor of the North Dakota University System and the former and future
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschonors2015springgraduates/
Paul Swanson
Bismarck State College holds its eighth annual President's Run Friday, July 10, to raise money for the Paul Swanson Scholarship fund held by the BSC Foundation.
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpresidentsrunwillfundpaulswansonscholarship/
Students who complete the Energy Generation Operations program at Southeast Community College (SCC) in Lincoln, Neb., now can transfer those credits toward completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Energy Management at Bismarck State College (BSC).
SCC students who earn an Associate
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/energyarticulationagreement/
The BSC Foundation Board of Trustees welcomed new members at its annual meeting in September. BSC President Larry C. Skogen appointed Jennifer Klesalek as the BSC staff representative, Joseph Vuolo as the BSC faculty representative, Michael Thomas as the BSC National Alumni Association representative
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfoundation201516boardoftrustees/
Academic
Chris Albin Memorial Scholarship
Zebulen Pulkinen...............Minot
American Legion Auxiliary, Lloyd
Spetz Unit No. 1 Scholarship
Jessika Borelli...................Bismarck
Alec Anagnost Memorial Scholarship
Neil Kienzle.......................Bismarck
Myron
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfoundationawardsscholarships/
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors elected Shelly Wanek, ’05, president and Kyren Miller, ’98, vice president at its annual meeting in September. Wanek is Manager Comp/EEO/Recruitment at Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Miller is program manager,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscalumniboardaddsmemberselectsofficers/
Larry C. Skogen began his tenure as BSC’s sixth CEO in 2007 bringing great energy and innovation to campus. In June 2013, he was asked to apply those talents to the role of Acting Chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He then served as Interim Chancellor from Nov. 1, 2013 until June
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/presidentskogenreturnstobsc/
A musical instrument often knows many lives before it stops performing, and each one acquires a history worth telling. In the case of the baby grand piano in the Bavendick Stateroom of BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence, the story belongs to its first and former owner, the late
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/musicallegacylivesonatbsc/
The Bismarck State College campus has grown by three buildings this past year and gained modern, expanded space in the Student Union.
A public open house to view the completed projects is set from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, on central campus and along Edwards Avenue.
Visitors can enjoy music
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/sept22bscopenhousewillcelebratefournewbuildings/
Golfers have a chance to play plus raise money for Bismarck State College athletic scholarships during the BSC President's Cup Golf Classic Friday, June 19, at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan.
Teams will play 18 holes in one of two formats and vie for prizes. The event includes putting and hole-in-one
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscgolfclassicscheduledforjune19/
Pre-registration for the Ag Academy in agronomy at Bismarck State College is underway now and through June 22.
The career exploration event is July 14-15 and designed for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2015.
Students stay overnight free in BSC dorms
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscagacademyregistrationunderway/
A grant writing team from Bismarck State College led by philosophy professor Tayo Basquiat has landed a highly competitive $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge grant, and the BSC Foundation has already identified the 2:1 match required by the grant.
The resulting $1.5 million
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2015nehgrant/
Artwork by Shae Pfenning
Bismarck State College hosts a third exhibition of all-media work by Century High School art students through Feb. 13.
Reception for the students in grades nine through 12 is scheduled Thursday, Jan. 29, from
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2015hsartreception/
Join BSC Theatre for their fall 2025 production of Hello Dolly
Friday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue.
Purchase your tickets.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/hellodollyoct31/
Join BSC Theatre for their fall 2025 production of Hello Dolly
Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/hellodollynov1/
BSC Move-in Day Schedule
For more details, visit BSC Move-in Information.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Halls of the Day: Lidstrom Hall, Gate City Bank Hall, Mystic Hall, and Werner Hall
OPEN OFFICE INFORMATION
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/moveinday2/
BSC Move-in Day Schedule
For more details, visit BSC Move-in Information.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Halls of the Day: Ritchie Hall, Swensen Hall, and Health Sciences Hall
OPEN OFFICE INFORMATION
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/moveinday3/
BSC will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, in observation of New Year's Day
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-closed-new-years-day/
At Bismarck State College, international students bring not only their diverse backgrounds but also their unique stories of ambition and perseverance. Mariana Elias, hailing from Brazil, shares her inspiring journey as a student-athlete, shedding light on the cultural differences, academic challenges
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/studentathletesaopaulotobsc/
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/bscalumpursueseducationalaspirations/
When it was time to choose a college, nursing major Kami Floberg didn’t hesitate to pick Bismarck State College (BSC). She had always planned to stay local, and the experience gained at BSC didn’t fall short of her high expectations.
“I’ve always been a BSC girl. I didn't
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/bscnursinggradsuccess/
During her eight years working at a credit union in Milwaukee, Katie Robinson (class of ‘19) had been promoted from part-time employee while attending high school to bank manager. While she enjoyed the work, she realized she had hit a plateau.
“There’s only so far you can go after
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/mom-of-three-pursued-her-interest-in-science-at-bsc-and-found-a-lifelong-career/
Mechatronics: mech·a·tron·ics/ A multidisciplinary field integrating control systems, electronic systems, mechanical systems, and computers into a unified discipline that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, as well as robotics, electronics, computer,
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/intersecting-courses-come-together-as-bsc-builds-mechatronics-program/
Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks student, Riley Mueller, was a top 10 finisher in the first Palo Alto Networks Secure the Future Competition – a grueling months-long national competition against dozens of cybersecurity students from universities
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/bsc-cyber-student-secures-internship-in-national-cyber-competition/
Meet Joey Brossart, a veteran and BSC student. Originally from Rugby, he’s studying agriculture and plans to continue his education at NDSU in the fall of 2021.
Tell me about your journey in the military.
My journey first started back in March of 2018 when I swore in with the North Dakota
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/joeybrossart/
Since graduating from Mandan High School in 2012, Brooke Ternes has led an interesting life traveling the country taking seasonal jobs. She worked at a fudge shop on Mackinac Island in Michigan, did housekeeping for at a private ski mountain club in Montana, worked at a gym in Miami, did both online
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/brooketernes/
Originally from Bismarck, Tyler Ness (’06) knew what degree to pursue in college from a very early age.
“I knew I was going into IT back when I first played on a computer as a kid. I love working with technology and figuring out how things work.”
That’s exactly
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/tylerness/
A team of Bismarck State College (BSC) Cybersecurity students has placed 84th out of 3,658 teams at the National Cyber League, a virtual cyber competition, placing them in the top 2% in the nation. The team competition, which took place in the spring of 2022, provided students a hands-on experience,
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/nationalcyberleague2022/
Are you a high school student or aspiring professional looking for a career in skilled labor? Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, in collaboration with Bismarck State College, is offering a fully funded sponsorship program to help you pursue a career in Process Technology.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/scholarships/harvestonebsc/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the hiring of three assistant deans in the Automation, Energy, and Advanced Technology (AEAT) division in 2024. The positions are part of a recent academic restructure aimed at ensuring continued excellence in program delivery and workforce readiness.
In
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/three-assistant-deans-named-in-the-bsc-automation,-energy-and-advanced-technology-division/
Former Bismarck State College president Dr. Larry C. Skogen will soon have a building named in his honor on the college campus he served for 13 years. On Wed., May 8, at 1:30 p.m., BSC will hold a ceremony to name LEA Hall after the college’s sixth president.
Skogen served BSC from 2007 to
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-name-hall-after-former-president-and-arts-and-humanities-advocate-at-may-8-ceremony--/
(KFYR-TV) Technology has changed just about every part of our lives. For students at Bismarck State College, technology has even changed the way they learn.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/12/02/anatomage-tables-offer-bsc-students-hands-on-learning/?fbclid=iwzxh0bgnhzw0cmteaar2uttoyryp3eqi4fig-bzpjrivwsvfp9helcbehfnl1ymxs5drkiopewpc_aem_00io9mdelayd22j8bi9fia
Bismarck State College (BSC) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to improve and expand its digital presence and mobile outreach capabilities to support the engagement and enrollment of adult students, which includes under-represented populations, working students and parenting
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/luminagrantfunding/
The College Media Association (CMA) recently recognized two Bismarck State College (BSC) students for their remarkable work. Kaia Lehman and Seth Iverson each received a Pinnacle College Media Award during the 2023 Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association Fall National College Media Convention.
Lehman,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-awarded-prestigious-pinnacle-college-media-awards/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will hold its first-ever Content Creators Summit, tailored specifically for those interested in pursuing creative media careers. Perfect for someone exploring careers in creative media such as writing, graphic design, social media, news and videography, this educational
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-holding-content-creators-summit-for-aspiring-creative-media-professionals/
(KX12) In a special ceremony unveiling an art piece, BSC faculty, staff, and students gathered in the school’s current library to see the new work whose purpose is to recognize the former library's importance to campus from 1968-2015.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/bsc-honors-former-library-with-art-piece/
Two BSC students were named Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) national qualifiers after participating in the virtual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference on April 9 and 10, 2021.
BSC Management student Julian Clemon, Bismarck, N.D., was awarded first place in the Personal Finance category, third place
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-named-phi-beta-lambda-national-qualifiers/
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Bismarck State College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-named-as-a-top-150-community-college-eligible-for-$1m-aspen-prize/
Two Bismarck State College Cybersecurity students scored perfectly on the TestOut Security Pro Certification Exam and the BSC Cybersecurity program had a 95 percent pass rate for those students taking the examination, well above the recent national average of 66 percent.
Chris Cain, Bismarck,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-score-perfectly-on-cyber-exam/
Join Us for a Special Event Featuring Dr. Lori Bednarchik
Bismarck State College invites you to an engaging session with Dr. Lori Bednarchik on September 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue.
Dr. Bednarchik creates a welcoming and judgment-free environment to engage
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/campusspeakloribednarchik/
http://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/
PRESIDENT LARRY C. SKOGEN
will retire from BSC on June 30, 2020. A Hettinger, N.D., native and career U.S. Air Force officer, he became the sixth president of Bismarck State College on March 1, 2007. The author of a legal history of federal Indian policy, as well as articles
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/dr-skogen-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-at-bsc/
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/champs-to-us-mystic-volleyballs-historic-season/video-extra-bsc-mystics-volleyball-2019-season-recap/
As BSC worked to bring all the health science programs to campus over this last year, more than $3.5 million in grants and donations were awarded for equipment, supplies and technology, as well as a renovation that created a 30,000 square foot virtual hospital training facility providing state-of-the-art
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/bsc-gets-healthy/
Live 1-1 Sessions
BSC offers live virtual tutoring to any remote or online students looking for assistance. Students hoping to receive a live virtual tutoring session need a computer with a stable internet connection and a working microphone.
Instructions for Starting a Live Session
Go to
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/tutoring/online/
Dr. Douglas Jensen officially became president of Bismarck State College on July 1, 2020, but he’d already been on campus two weeks prior, working with former President Larry C. Skogen to ensure a smooth transition and to learn all he could about the college he’ll be leading into its
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/bsc-welcomes-new-president-dr-douglas-jensen/
BY KIM SINGER
When BSC and every other college in the North Dakota University System moved to a virtual campus in mid- March, the faculty and staff didn't rest. They adapted quickly to ensure students got the education and support they needed to keep moving forward. The hard work of spring helped shape
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/how-bsc-thrived/
BY KIM SINGER
The COVID-19 pandemic has put healthcare workers in the spotlight. BSC’s 40th graduating class of medical lab technicians entered the workforce in December 2019 and January 2020 just in time to help battle the pandemic.
Mari Volk, dean of Current and Emerging Technologies,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/bsc-trains-desperately-needed-medical-lab-techs/
Bismarck State College Innovations Foundation is focused on bringing industry education and training to foreign markets, contributing to a more productive, global citizenry.
About BSC Innovations Foundation
Established in 2018, the Bismarck State College Innovations Foundation supports and advances
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/bscinnovations/
By Marnie Piehl
Harley Swenson got his hands dirty making BSC beautiful.
Enrolling at BSC in 1954, the college transformed a “stick-in-the-mud” kid into a social butterfly. He got involved in plays, the chorus, and started dating. “It was a fun time,” he says.
Swenson
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/legacyfamilyworkshardforbsc/
As a kid, Angie Milakovic loved looking through her grandparents’ National Geographic magazines but it was the family’s Sunday drives that inspired her passion for geography. As they roamed from New Hradec (near Dickinson) to Jamestown to see relatives, Milakovic found her calling by looking
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/bscprofessorachievesdreamworkingwithnationalgeographic/
BY LARRY C. SKOGEN, BSC PRESIDENT
When I interviewed to become BSC’s seventh president, one of the first questions asked of me was when BSC would become a four-year institution. My response at that time was, why would we? BSC, I argued, is a great two-year school and should continue to focus
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/thenextbigmilestonebscpursuesfouryearpolytechnicmission/
At the Davidson home in Bismarck, dinner is on your own these days. It was the first thing to go when all six members of this close-knit family enrolled at Bismarck State College.
“I do miss dinner time,” says daughter Meagan, age 20.
While the “Davidson dorm” may
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/thedavidsonfamilyallinatbsc/
Like many high school graduates, Tyler Boehm wasn’t sure which career to pursue. That’s why he was drawn to the affordability of BSC.
“I started in Business Management and then completed one semester of Process Plant Technology to try and become an operator but didn’t
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/boehmfoundhisfitandgraduateddebtfreefrombsc/
Save the date for Bismarck State College’s 2025 Homecoming—Magic of the Mystics! Join us September 29–October 4 for a spellbinding celebration featuring volleyball, rodeo royalty, tailgating, the Wizarding 5K, and more. Let the magic begin!
Check back soon for more dates!
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-homecomingweek/
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Please register so we know how many people to expect. You may still attend, if you do not register.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-family-holiday-party/
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On April 14, 2025, Dr. Daniel Leingang was appointed interim president of
Bismarck State College by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. A
longtime faculty member and academic leader, he first joined BSC in 2000 as an
assistant professor of mathematics. His leadership path
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/
History
The Bismarck State College Foundation began as the Bismarck College Corporation shortly after Bismarck Junior College was established in 1939.In 1978, the Bismarck College Corporation was reorganized as the Bismarck Junior College Development Foundation with total assets of $69,000. The first
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/about/
BSC 's rich and varied array of Humanities programs goes beyond traditional education to bring our students and community together to explore, learn and grow. Join us on campus for a concert, a gallery exhibit, a reading, a conversation or a three-day symposium that combines all of those things. Join
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/cwa/
In addition to applying to BSC, the Dakota Nursing Program application must be submitted for an applicant to be considered for the BSC Nursing Program.
2025-2026 Nursing Application
Program Description
Bismarck State College offers an 11-month LPN program, then students can continue into the
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Wade Mann
President
Russ Hanson
Vice President
Rebecca Collins
Secretary/Treasurer
Danette Welsh
Chairperson of the Board
Dr.
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All benefited employees are eligible for tuition waivers/tuition assistance for continuing education subject to the limits and regulations in the Tuition Waiver/Assistance Policy.
Family Scholarships
Bismarck State College Foundation will provide a tuition scholarship to spouse, domestic partners
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/bscemployeesandfamily/
Archives Digital Collections
Celebrating 75 Years: The Story of BSC
Mystic Memories
Digital Horizons: a Plains Media Resource
Mission
The mission of the Bismarck State College Archives is to collect, preserve, arrange and make available important historical and social records of the
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/library/startingplaces/archives/
The BSC Library offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with a professional, experienced staff ready to assist with your information and research needs.
In our collection, you will find information resources in a variety of formats — books and e-books,multi-disciplinary online databases, CDs,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/library/aboutus/
1939 - Bismarck Junior College (BJC) was founded and occupied the top floor of Bismarck High School. The BJC Library began as part of the BHS Library with a collection of 500 books.
1955 - BJC and its library moved from the high school building to a location on the southeast corner
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/library/aboutus/history/
Do you have parents or grandparents who have graduated from BSC?
Be part of a new tradition!
The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association is beginning a new tradition in 2016 by honoring graduates who shared a legacy with parents or grandparents who also graduated from BJC or BSC.
As
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/graduation/commencement/legacy/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the promotion of Alicia Uhde to Dean of Automation, Energy and Advanced Technologies (AEAT).
To address workforce needs, BSC expanded its Energy academic division earlier this year to include energy programs plus additional, high-demand career pathway programs
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/uhde-promoted-to-bsc-dean-of-automation-energy-and-advanced-technologies/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the appointment of two accomplished healthcare industry professionals to key leadership positions, further enhancing the institution's commitment to student success and excellence in polytechnic education.
Alex Glatt joins BSC as the Assistant Dean of
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-welcomes-two-key-additions-to-its-academic-leadership-team/
(KFYR TV) This college sophomore is always looking for ways to make others smile too, especially during her shifts at Mystic Java.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/01/04/bsc-students-coffee-cup-artwork-brings-smiles-customers-faces/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 semester.
"Mark Twain was quoted as saying, 'The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.' Clearly, our students have put forth the dedication and hard work, and it has resulted in success at Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-fall-2023-presidents-honor-roll/
Get ready for an exciting production filled with magic, music and roller-skating as Bismarck State College Theatre proudly presents the electrifying musical "Xanadu.” Set for March 20-24, performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and the matinee on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Drawn
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-theatre-presents-a-fusion-of-fantasy-and-music-with-xanadu-march-20-24/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College's official spring enrollment set a record, solidifying the school's rank as the third-largest institution in the North Dakota University System.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/education/bismarck-state-college-enrollment-spring-record/article_e87760ae-c5cb-11ee-81fa-a70928ca5765.html
More than 190 students have graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Fall 2023 semester. Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2023 are eligible to participate in BSC's 84th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-fall-2023-graduates/
(The Bismarck Tribune) All the world’s a stage, and at Bismarck State College this week, ChatGPT is the playwright.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/bismarck-state-college-plays-ai/article_6a860350-93b5-11ee-816c-23b2f3178c1b.html
(KFYR-TV) Bismarck State College is removing some financial barriers by offering free tuition for students who qualify.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/02/13/bsc-launches-great-plains-promise-help-relieve-financial-burden-students/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2023 semester.
"Students should be very proud of achieving this level of academic excellence. Not only does it represent your hard work this past semester, but it also opens the door to opportunities that will benefit
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-summer-2023-presidents-honor-roll/
More than 140 students have graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Summer 2023 semester. Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Summer 2023 were eligible to participate in BSC's 83rd Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-summer-2023-graduates/
(KXNET) — Manufacturing Day is an annual event held on the BSC campus to introduce high school students to manufacturing career pathways.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bsc-brings-job-awareness-to-students-on-manufacturing-day/
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/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College has recorded its highest fall enrollment in 10 years, with an 8% increase in students over last year.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/community/mandannews/bsc-fall-enrollment-reaches-10-year-high-freshman-class-sets-record/article_54f88b18-5d35-11ee-8f7d-1f225842a366.html#tncms-source=login
For over a decade, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, access to capital and personalized support services. Now, they have partnered with Bismarck State
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-and-goldman-sachs-partnering-to-offer-free-small-business-program/
More than 560 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2023 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 83rd commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center.
The BSC 2023 Commencement speaker was Brent Sanford, who
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-spring-2023-graduates/
Six Bismarck State College (BSC) students attended the 53rd Annual North Dakota State Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Leadership Conference in Mandan, N.D., March 26-27, 2023. Over the course of two days, Evan Jeglum, Andy Rahrich, Blessed Topera and Matthew Vana of Bismarck, N.D.,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-attend-collegiate-leadership-conference/
Bismarck-Mandan continues to remain under a blizzard warning. Due to the impact of the storm and our concern for our BSC community’s safety, BSC is taking the following precautions and giving the following guidance:
The Bismarck State College campus will remain closed for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-remain-closed-on-april-5-due-to-blizzard-conditions/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will confer 1,057 degrees to 887 graduates during its 83rd BSC Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12 at 2 p.m. (CST) at the Bismarck Event Center. Graduates include those who completed their course of instruction during the year, as well as those who expect to complete
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-commencement-to-honor-nearly-900-graduates-on-may-12/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2023 semester.
"President Theodore Roosevelt said, 'Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.' We're so proud of our BSC students who have demonstrated that their academic
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-spring-2023-presidents-honor-roll/
(KFYR-TV) The Metallica Scholars Initiative has given scholarships to 36 students in BSC’s welding and mechanical maintenance programs.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/httpswwwkfyrtvcom20241206bsc-students-supported-by-metallicas-foundation/
Bismarck State College (BSC) recently named Dr. Ray Talley assistant dean in the Current and Emerging Technologies division. Talley, who began in this role at BSC last semester, brings a wealth of experience in education, leadership and student support services to his new position.
As assistant
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/talley-recently-named-assistant-dean-of-current-and-emerging-technologies-at-bsc/
(KFYR-TV) For one Bismarck State College employee, ‘hump day’ has become ‘Whisker Wednesday.’
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/03/12/bsc-employees-whisker-wednesday-tradition-creates-smiles-conversations-campus/?fbclid=iwy2xjawjbp4zlehrua2flbqixmqabhsb7qn9ki-wdzsjzk-tsxehzrsyz9dfnplmvzcrbckxtw9xgiyjkjtoiba_aem_ej6wkhykboucxtbiiadxca
(KFYR-TV) Technology is moving fast, especially in areas like drones, geographic mapping and robotics. Bismarck State College offered demonstrations Thursday to showcase some of this technology.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/02/28/bsc-brings-advanced-tech-students-opportunities-high-schoolers/
(KFYR-TV) To get that expertise, Bismarck State College is offering Wildland Firefighter Type 2 Training through TrainND Southwest. The certification requires a 45-hour commitment to provide students with on-the-job training for an entry-level position as a wildland firefighter.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/02/25/bsc-north-dakota-forest-service-partner-widland-firefighter-course/?fbclid=iwy2xjawisdv9lehrua2flbqixmqabhxmnzsps4tbyaydfucogrkmm6zerfnvplraxnwyguh9ntyrcffsnzpaj-w_aem_qyukisnh8gnnfwpezllgja
(KX12) From bull riding to break-away roping and even goat tying, the Bismarck State College Rodeo team is galloping toward greatness after their first year back in the arena. In this KX12 Tales From the Farm, saddle up and get ready for a ride as we get a behind-the-scenes look into one of the team’s
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(KFYR-TV) Wayne Wolff, host of ND Today, visits the set of "Anastasia," Bismarck State College's spring musical production that runs April 3 through April 13.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/04/03/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-theater-anastasia/
(KFYR-TV) An honor society chose three Bismarck State College students to be a part of the 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team. The team recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/03/30/bsc-students-chosen-2025-all-north-dakota-academic-team/
(KFYR-TV) The list of sporting options at Bismarck State College is growing. The school’s newest addition is drone racing.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/drone-racing-flies-into-bsc/
(KFYR-TV) Two Bismarck State College students put North Dakota on the map at an international competition. Cammie Veldkamp and Graysen Connolly competed at the International Career Development Conference in San Francisco against more than 1,500 students and brought home an international title.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/05/13/bsc-students-win-international-title/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has received a Technical Skills Training Grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce to provide full scholarships to more than 20 students enrolling in BSC’s new Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) program. Registration is now open for the program designed to meet
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/full-scholarships-available-for-new-qualified-dental-assistant-(qda)-program-at-bsc/
(KFYR-TV) Changes in U.S. immigration policies can cause anxiety for international students.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/04/15/bismarck-state-college-supports-international-students-through-immigration-policy-changes/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host a Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) event on Thursday, April 24, at 12 p.m. (CDT).
This Holocaust Remembrance Day falls on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps that marked the end of the Holocaust. Between 1941 and 1945, an estimated
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-holocaust-remembrance-day-commemoration/
(KFYR-TV) By day, Kim Kohler is an assistant professor of sociology at Bismarck State College, but by night, she’s an Ultimate Frisbee athlete.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/11/08/bsc-professor-headed-ultimate-frisbee-world-championships/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host its second Content Creators Summit tailored for those interested in pursuing creative media careers. Scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST), this educational event is perfect for someone exploring careers in creative media such as writing,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/contentcreatorssummitfall2024/
(KFYR-TV) Bismarck State College showcased careers at their Content Creator Summit, a workshop to teach students about careers in creative media, writing, graphic design, social media, news and videography.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/11/15/bsc-holds-content-creator-summit-aspiring-creatives/
Bismarck State College is pleased to announce that 149 students completed the coursework to graduate after completing the Summer 2024 academic session.
Summer 2024 graduates were eligible to walk in BSC's 84th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-summer-2024-graduates/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester.
"Congratulations to our exceptional students who have achieved the distinction of making the President's Honor Roll. Their dedication and hard work exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-spring-2024-presidents-honor-roll/
Twelve area Dual Credit/Early Entry high school students graduated with a degree from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2024 semester and prior to their high school graduation ceremony. The graduates were recognized at the college's 84th commencement ceremony held on May 10, 2024.
The BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-high-school-students-earn-degrees-from-bsc-in-spring-2024/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the promotion of Dr. Kim Weismann to the position of Dean of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. Dr. Weismann, who joined BSC in May 2023 as assistant dean, has quickly established herself as a vital leader within the college community.
Dr. Weismann brings
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/weismann-promoted-to-dean-of-humanities,-arts-and-sciences-at-bsc/
Bismarck State College (BSC) announces the appointment of Dr. Marcus Fries as Assistant Dean of Current and Emerging Technologies – Cybersecurity Pathways. In this pivotal role, Fries will spearhead the development and oversight of cybersecurity programs, reinforcing BSC’s commitment to
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/fries-named-bsc-assistant-dean-of-current-and-emerging-technologies-–-cybersecurity-pathways/
(KX12) Bismarck State College’s GenCyber Camp is a five-day cyber security academy. The largest middle school cyber camp in the country, GenCyber gives campers practice in hardware, operating systems, and learning to code and control tiny robots.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bsc-hosts-gencyber-camp-for-kids/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has announced its selection as one of 18 nationwide recipients this year to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). This honor comes as part of the largest expansion of the initiative to date, supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-selected-by-metallica-scholars-initiative/
(KFYR-TV) The ND State Board of Higher Education has approved adding dental study programs at Bismarck State College.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/07/16/bsc-adds-programs-dental-community-meet-workforce-needs/?fbclid=iwzxh0bgnhzw0cmteaar1sdahyvfdlhhdj-a7cb2fvdqbzzuyrn4uwl8seoebhftyyzqfiy-gvmua_aem_7zrw6yu3lekfcvduzm3azg
Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s Clinical Leadership recently announced that nursing profession advocate RegisteredNursing.org has ranked the Bismarck State College (BSC) nursing program the #1 best nursing licensing program in the state of North Dakota. Rankings were determined by
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscnursingprogramno1innd/
(KX12) Bismarck State College has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a national workforce development program supported by the band Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bsc-selected-for-metallica-scholarship-initiative/
Twenty-four area Dual Credit/Early Entry high school students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2025 semester and prior to their high school graduation ceremony. The graduates were recognized at the college's 85th commencement ceremony held on May 16, 2025,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dual-creditearly-entry-high-school-students-earn-degrees-from-bsc-in-spring-2025/
Bismarck State College celebrated a major milestone Friday, June 6, with the official ribbon cutting and opening of Mystic Smiles Dental Clinic, the first pediatric dental clinic of its kind in North Dakota.
Housed in the former SDY Dental location, at 210 W. Century Avenue in Bismarck, the college-owned
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/mystic-smiles-dental-clinic-opens-bsc-celebrates-community-centered-pediatric-care-and-workforce-innovation/
The Gannon Gallery at Bismarck State College hosts an artist reception for Shane Balkowitsch of Bismarck Thursday, March 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery.
Balkowitsch’s “Souls of Silver” exhibit of wet plate photography is displayed on second floor of Skogen Hall, BSC’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/wetplatephotos/
The Conversations at BSC series at Bismarck State College continues Sunday, March 13, with a program on “Buffalo Bill Cody and the Invention of the West.”
Discussion between BSC President Larry C. Skogen and BSC humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson begins at 3 p.m. in the fourth floor
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/billcody/
The Bismarck State College Art program has clay available for the annual community raku firing on campus. The clay is free to the public.
Interested individuals can pick up clay at the ceramics studio in Skogen Hall starting March 22 to make a pot or small sculpture. Objects must be returned to BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/rakuprep/
Melanie Krentz, MS, RN of Bismarck State College-Dakota Nursing Program was approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing and selected by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination to participate on the NCLEXâ item development panel of subject matter experts that was
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscdakotanursingprogramfacultymemberselectedasitemwriterfornationalnursingexam/
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) is proud to work with the North Dakota National Guard and the Bismarck State College Embracity Diversity Team to host Bismarck’s Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance on Thursday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/holocaustremembrancedayobservanceeventatbscmay5/
ArtsQuest at Bismarck State College wraps up with the signature raku firing for students and the community and the Campus Arts Crawl.
The outdoor pottery firing encompasses three days from May 1-3 west of LEA Hall, weather permitting. Viewing and participation hours are 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsccampushostscommunityrakuartscrawlandgraphicsshow/
Award-winning transgender advocate Darcy Jeda Corbitt-Hall shares her experiences of transitioning in a small, conservative southern town, where she discovered that loving yourself gives ordinary people the strength to do extraordinary things. She will tell her story at a free public event on Wednesday,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/transgenderadvocatesharesherstoryofbecomingdarcyapril27atbsc/
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/
A team of students from Bismarck State College (BSC) took first place in a regional competition through the International Society of Automation (ISA).
Five students from the Instrumentation & Control program at BSC participated in the ISA district 6 Competition held on April 8 at Joliet
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstudentsplacefirstatautomationcompetition/
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/
Bismarck State College honors several alumni during its annual recognition event May 12 on campus.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Mike LaLonde as Alumnus of the Year, and Shane Balkowitsch as BSC’s Rising Star. The association also presents its first
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschonors2016alumnioftheyear/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has received initial five year accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
BSC is part of the Dakota Nursing Program (DNP) – a partnership of four North Dakota community college nursing programs with a shared curriculum taught on
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscreceivesnationalnursingaccreditation/
The 19th annual ArtsQuest at Bismarck State College is underway with the Collage Concert on April 12, and a public reception for Montana guest artist Steve Lillegard set for April 13.
Lillegard appears in a “Meet the Artist” event from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Schafer Hall lobby.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/lillegard/
The Bismarck State College Music program presents its choirs in a “Pops Plus Classical” concert with the BSC Jazz Combo Friday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Bavendick Stateroom, National Energy Center of Excellence.
The BSC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir perform several popular
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/popsconcert/
More than 200 Fall 2015 graduates and 600 Spring 2016 graduates were honored during Bismarck State College's 76th commencement ceremony on May 13, 2016 at the Bismarck Event Center.
The 2016 commencement speaker was Major General (Retired) David A. Sprynczynatyk, who served as the Adjutant General
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2016springgraduates/
Bismarck State College holds its ninth annual President’s Run Friday, July 8, to raise money for the J. Michael McCormack scholarship fund held by the BSC Foundation.
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome to join BSC President Larry C. Skogen and friends, colleagues and students of Mike
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/presidentsrun16/
The Bismarck State College Agriculture Program will host its annual Summer Ag Academy for students in grades 9-12 on July 13 and 14.
Students spend two days on the BSC campus and in the field learning about the opportunities in agronomy and precision agriculture. Participants engage
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscofferssummeragacademyinjuly/
Bismarck State College holds a one-day Tech Camp on Tuesday, June 7, for middle and high school students entering grades six through 10.
Held at the BSC Technical Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this camp offers students an opportunity to work on technical projects and explore careers in the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/techcamp/
Bismarck State College hired two new professional staff and promoted another employee during the past few months.
Kate Millner is the new student accessibility services specialist. She held the position of senior rehabilitation counselor at the North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/staffhired/
Bismarck State College is preparing students for future jobs in cybersecurity with changes to its Computer Support Specialist program starting in fall 2016, when the name changes to Cybersecurity & Computer Networks.
Faculty developed four core classes in cybersecurity to address heavy
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/cybersecurity/
The first BSC digital course catalog was launched in May. The 2016-17 catalog is available via computer, tablet or smart phone.
For the 2016-17 academic year, the college again will provide print catalogs which will be made available to faculty, students and staff.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsccataloggoesdigital/
Carla Hixson has been named Dean of Current & Emerging Technologies, a new role at Bismarck State College.
The role was created to accommodate growth and emerging opportunities in key educational areas. Hixson will oversee BSC’s Transportation & Construction, Computers, Medical
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/promotionsappointmentsatbsc/
'It's a Gas"
Screen prints by Jackie McElroy are on display in the new Gannon Gallery space at the Bismarck State College Communications and Creative Arts Center through Nov. 28.
A public reception is planned for Thursday, Nov.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/mcelroyprintsexhibitedatbscgannongallery/
John Dau
A former lost boy from war-torn South Sudan speaks about his personal and public journey to create change Wednesday, Oct. 7, in two community presentations at Bismarck State
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/lostboy/
Bismarck State College theater students and members of the BSC Drama Club guarantee "stage fright" at the Haunted Theatre Oct. 30-31 on campus.
With theatrical flair, the Drama Club has designed a scary and entertaining trip through the nether regions of Sidney J. Lee Auditorium and the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hauntedtheater/
Bismarck State College Theatre Arts opens its season Oct. 21-25 with a play that imagines what happens to famous comic strip kids when they become teen-agers.
In "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead," characters resembling the "Peanuts"
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fallplay/
Bismarck State College choirs and vocal ensembles perform in concert Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium of Schafer Hall.
The Concert Choir, under the direction of BSC choral director Andrew Miller, performs a variety of music from Bill Wither's famous "Lean on Me,"
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/concertnov3featuresbscchoirsandvocalensembles/
A public Constitution Day event at Bismarck State College takes place Thursday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CDT in Basin Electric Auditorium of BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence.
BSC hosts live streaming of the presentation, "Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and the Constitution,"
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschostsconstitutiondayevent/
Bismarck State College has again secured its place as the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 4,078 students enrolled this fall - a 2 percent increase over last year.
Part-time enrollment rose 5 percent - a reflection of both the strong job market in North Dakota and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscenrollmentup2percentretentionremainsstrong/
The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association board of directors has chosen Terry Bourgeois, ‘84, for the 2015 Alumnus of the Year award for his dedication to community service and sustained leadership in raising money for cancer research.
BSC honors Bourgeois
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschonorsalumnusoftheyear/
An expert on Swedish crime fiction speaks at Bismarck State College Tuesday, May 12, as part of the BSC Visiting Writers Series.
Kerstin Bergman, a Swedish crime fiction scholar, author, editor, lecturer and literary critic, will discuss the Nordic Noir genre at 7:30 p.m. in Basin Auditorium, BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/swedishcrimefictionscholartospeakatbsc/
Bismarck State College holds a one-day Tech Camp on Tuesday, June 9, for middle and high school students in grades 7 to 11.
Held at the BSC Technical Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this camp offers students an opportunity to work on technical projects and explore careers in the technology industry.
Participants
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Bismarck State College honored six employees with the Award of Excellence at the 8th annual BSC Celebration May 5. The award recognizes significant or meritorious performance in professional roles.
Faculty recipients were Joe Ellefson, associate professor of criminal justice, and Carmel Miller,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/sixbscemployeesreceiveexcellenceawards/
Bismarck State College has hired a number of new faculty and professional staff throughout the 2014-2015 academic year.
The Mathematics program added two assistant professors - Danica Allard and Heather Gysberg, who was teaching part time.
The Agriculture, Technology and Natural Resources program
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Bismarck State College hosts a free film screening and public discussion of the acclaimed “Frame by Frame” documentary about Afghanistan’s fledgling free press.
“Frame by Frame” begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the Bavendick Stateroom of BSC’s National
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Katie Winbauer, a Bismarck native and student at Bismarck State College, has been selected to participate in a Washington, D.C. news fellowship program.
The North Dakota Newspaper Association board of directors chose Winbauer from a field of eight applicants for the two-day fellowship that
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According to Bismarck State College’s recently completed 2014-15 First Destination Report, 98 percent of Bismarck State College career and technical program graduates are employed or continuing their education.
Out of the 40 programs reporting, 30 report 100 percent placement among students
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The Bismarck State College Foundation has recognized 69 Bismarck State College (BSC) students as recipients of performing arts scholarships. These performing arts scholarship are payable for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters and will help students pursue a degree from Bismarck State College
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstudentsawardedperformingartsscholarships/
Recently, 8 Bismarck State College (BSC) students have been recognized by the BSC Foundation as recipients of journalism scholarships. These scholarships are payable for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters and will help students pursue a degree from Bismarck State College (BSC).
Journalism scholarships
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/journalismscholarshipsawardedtobscstudents/
Bismarck State College announces the hiring of new business faculty and several professional staff.
Jeanne Masseth, a former BSC TrainND manager and instructor, was hired as assistant professor of management. She most recently worked as CEO of Legacy Talent Development in Mandan, and as learning
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newemployeesfall15/
Bismarck State College announces its President's 4.00 Honor Roll for the Fall 2015 semester.
"President Theodore Roosevelt said, 'Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.' We're so proud of our BSC students who have demonstrated that their
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidents400honorrollforfall2015/
Two academic journals have published research articles by Theresa Felderman, associate professor of psychology at Bismarck State College.
Felderman documented the practice of inter-teaching in her introductory psychology classes over a two-year period.
Inter-teaching is an instructional
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Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2015 semester.
"President Theodore Roosevelt said, 'Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.' We're so proud of our BSC students who have demonstrated that their academic
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforfall2015/
Bismarck State College's fourth major public symposium, "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation" Nov. 3-5 will be available via Pay-Per-View for those unable to attend in person. The $79 Pay-Per-View registration provides access to all the daytime presentations except Lynn Novick
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsc60ssymposiumavailableviapayperview/
Bismarck State College looks back at the 1960s with North Dakotans and others who took part in issues of the time during BSC's Nov. 4-5 symposium, "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation."
The eight guest panelists will provide commentary after presentations from nationally acclaimed
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Bismarck State college announces Clyde Bellecourt as a presenter during BSC's three-day symposium, "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation," Nov. 3-5 in the National
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A 16 year old male is in police custody after an incident that put Bismarck State College into lockdown today.
An individual posted a threat on Twitter to shoot
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The Gannon Gallery at Bismarck State College will display an all-media exhibit by Century High School art students through Feb. 11.
Reception for the students in grades nine through 12 takes place Thursday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the new Library-English-Art building at 1400 Schafer Street.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chsexhibit/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2016 semester.
“As in all endeavors, doing something and doing it well are two different things. The BSC students whom are being recognized on the President’s Honor Roll are certainly ‘doing it well’
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforsummer2016/
Six members of the Bismarck State College music faculty, one from Dickinson State University and a special guest will perform in a recital Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Selections range from classical to contemporary.
Michael Langer opens the program with
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Bismarck State College was ranked number seven in the top ten public regional colleges in the Midwest in the recently released 2016 U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings.
The North Dakota University System colleges dominated the annual ranking, with BSC joining Valley City State,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/usnewsranksbscintoptenmidwestregionalcolleges/
Bismarck State College, with support of the ND National Guard, is hosting the 3rd Annual Community Fit Fair, Sept. 8 from 4–7 p.m. at the Shiloh Christian School Athletic Complex in Bismarck.
The Community Fit Fair was developed in an effort to raise awareness of wellness organizations available
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Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as a visionary Hoop dancer, the preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, a traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator.
He will perform in two free admission presentations at noon and 4 p.m. on Nov.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/kevinlocke/
Katie Koestner, considered to be the country’s most highly regarded student safety expert on sexual assault, visits Bismarck State College on Wednesday, Oct. 26, to share “Katie’s Journey: The Story that Broke the Silence on Date Rape.”
“Katie’s Journey”
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On Monday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. the public is invited to attend the Bismarck State College dedication of the new Nacelle Tower located on the west lawn of the National Energy Center of Excellence on the BSC campus. Demonstrations of the tower and a reception will be held afterward. The public is invited.
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Bismarck State College announced today the completion of a new tower to provide training and education to students and industry partners. The Nacelle Tower is located on the west lawn of the National Energy Center of Excellence on the BSC campus. BSC, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Montana-Dakota
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nacelletrainingtoweratbsccompleted/
Students in the Surgical Technology program at Bismarck State College achieved a 100 percent pass rate in the most recent national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam cycle.
This is the eighth straight year the Surgical Technology program has earned a 100 percent pass rate.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/surgicaltechpassrate/
An art exhibit by Shane Brinster titled “Based Couture” is on display at Bismarck State College through Oct. 13 in the Gannon Gallery on the second floor of Skogen Hall.
The public is invited to a reception for the artist on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery.
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https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/artistreceptionsetforoct13atbscgallery/
Bismarck State College Theatre Arts opens its season Oct. 20-23 with a play that honors the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” is a hilarious twist on the classic tales of the Bard that features a team of
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfalltheaterproductionopensoct20/
Bismarck State College was awarded the Chairman’s Stewardship Award in Energy Education by the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission on October 3, 2016, in Little Rock, Ark.
The Chairman’s Stewardship Awards represent the IOGCC’s highest honor for exemplary efforts in
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscrecognizedforenvironmentalstewardshipefforts/
If you are a current or prospective student at BSC, there are financial aid opportunities available to those planning to carry at least 6 credits. To be considered for summer financial aid eligibility, you must have a 2016-2017 FAFSA on file. If you have not completed this step, the last day to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017summerfinancialaid/
Bismarck State College kicks off ArtsQuest 2017 with its first event, an exhibit that provides singular views of our magnificent planet. Earth as Art will be on display March 31-April 11 in the Gannon Gallery, second floor of LEA (Library, English, Art) Hall.
A reception will be held on Tuesday,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/earthasart/
The last discussion in "The Prize That Wasn't: 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction" BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the new Library-English-Art building (LEA Hall) at 1400 Schafer Street. The final book in the serious is “The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/finalbooktalk17/
Bismarck State College has shown that it can compete with the big dogs when it comes to its marketing efforts.
BSC landed in the winner’s circle in four categories of the 32nd Annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national contest sponsored by Higher Education
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/creativeawards/
More than 295 Bismarck State College students have completed the coursework to graduate following the Fall 2016 semester. Fall 2016 graduates are eligible to walk in BSC's 77th commencement ceremony on May 12, 2017.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fall2016graduates/
The Bismarck State College Foundation honored 90 employees for their combined 1,000 years of service during the college’s Employee Recognition Dinner in early December.
BSC Foundation Executive Director Kari Knudson spoke about the foundation’s year and introduced the award recipients.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/yearsofservice16/
Stop. No breathing. No blinking. No moving. And we're rolling...
Six student groups on the Bismarck State College campus came together to create Mannequin Challenge videos in hopes of winning top honors and bragging rights in a Facebook competition in which people voted for their favorite video.
The
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Bismarck State College’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by the Community for Accredited Online Schools. As a leading resource for higher education and college accreditation information, the site released its annual
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Bismarck State College will be closed and all classes canceled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, due to worsening weather and road conditions.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscisopen/
Bismarck State College Fine Arts & Humanities Department presents the Fall Jazz Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Admission is free.
The Jazz Ensemble will open and close the concert. Among the selections are “Ticker” and “Malaga”
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fall16jazzconcert/
The Community for Accredited Online Schools, a leading resource for higher education and college accreditation information, has recognized Bismarck State College as the #1 Top Online Vocational School in the nation for the 2016-17 school year.
“We wanted to highlight schools like Bismarck
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The Community for Accredited Online Schools, a leading resource for higher education and college accreditation information, has recognized Bismarck State College as the #6 Best Paramedic Program in the Nation for the 2016-17 school year.
“The U.S. Department of Labor shows the job outlook
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The Bismarck State College Music department kicks off the fall concert season with three concerts in seven days.
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, BSC presents “Warmth before Winter” an all-choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium in Schafer Hall.
Four of BSC’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/threefallconcerts/
Bismarck State College Theatre opens its season Oct. 19-22 with a beloved comedy, an audience favorite of the American theatre, that strikes a chord with current events of today. Larry Shue’s two-act comedy “The Foreigner” runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/theforeigner/
Bismarck State College Mass Communications students received several awards at the College Media Association/Associated Collegiate Press national fall convention in Dallas, Texas.
In the Best of 2017 Pinnacle Awards for organizations, BSC’s The MYX placed first as Two-Year Radio Station
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017pinnacleawards/
Vanessa Taylor, Bismarck State College associate professor of surgical technology, has been recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) with a career milestone as a surgical technologist. Taylor has maintained certification for 25 years as a certified surgical
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/vanessataylor/
Bismarck State College’s Sidney J. Lee Auditorium is the stage for the 2nd Annual 24-Hour Play Festival Sept. 15-16 at BSC.
“This is a truly unique theatrical experience, there is nothing else like the 24-Hour Play Festival in the entire state of North Dakota,” says Danny Devlin,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/24hourplayfestival2017/
Bismarck State College, with support of the ND National Guard, is hosting the 4th Annual Community Fit Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 4-7 p.m. in its new location this year – the MDU Resources Community Bowl.
The Community Fit Fair was developed in an effort to raise awareness of the
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Trudy Riehl, associate professor and program director of surgical technology at Bismarck State College, was recently recognized as the recipient of the Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists (FAST) award. Riehl was honored at the opening ceremony of the 48th Annual Association of Surgical
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/surgtechaward/
Bismarck State College has just received a grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The $140,934 grant will fund 18 scholarships over the next two years. The goal is to increase the number of women, minorities and low income students entering the work force in nuclear-related jobs. Anyone is
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/federalgrantpowersbscnuclearprogram/
Seven Bismarck State College students were recognized as being named to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges when BSC celebrated its scholars and outstanding students at the 48th annual spring Student Recognition Ceremony April 19, 2017 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the BSC National
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Bismarck State College (BSC) has received a $140,934 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) which will be used to fund 18 scholarships for qualified students enrolling in BSC’s Nuclear Power Technology program during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic years.
“BSC’s
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Students encounter a lot of firsts their freshman year of college. In 1967, when 18-year-old Grady Porter went to register at what was then Bismarck Junior College (BJC), he secured a truly historic first: He took out the first federally-insured student loan in the United States.
BJC registrar
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The BSC Carpentry students are showcasing their home building skills by inviting the public to come tour their 2016-17 BSC Carpentry house and meet the builders. The open house style event is Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3506 Calypso Dr. in south Bismarck.
Each
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Bismarck State College holds a one-day Tech Camp on Thursday, June 1, for middle and high school students in grades 6 to 10.
Held at the BSC Technical Center on campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this camp offers students an opportunity to work on technical projects and explore careers in the technology
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017techcamp/
Road construction season is in full swing and work on I-94 through Bismarck and Mandan does include Exit 157 to Bismarck State College.
The five-mile-long project begins west of the Grant Marsh Bridge and continues east of Exit 161 (Bismarck Expressway.) Work consists of concrete pavement repair,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/i94construction/
ArtsQuest at Bismarck State College wraps up with the signature raku firing for students and the community, a student graphic design show and the Campus Arts Crawl.
The outdoor pottery firing encompasses three days from April 30 to May 2 west of Skogen Hall, weather permitting. Viewing and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017artsquestwrapup/
Bismarck State College is currently participating in a tribute to workers who have lost their lives while on the job. Life-sized silhouettes stand in the lobby of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence featuring real stories of workplace incidents in North Dakota that claimed the lives of someone's
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017safetytribute/
The Gannon Gallery at Bismarck State College will display an all-media exhibit by Century High School art students March 6-30.
Reception for the students in grades nine through 12 takes place Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the new Library-English-Art building at 1400 Schafer Street.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017chsartexhibit/
Bismarck State College will honor several alumni during its annual recognition event May 11 on campus.
The BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen Bob Martinson as Alumnus of the Year, and Justin Reinicke as BSC’s Rising Star. The association chose the Frank and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017alumniawardrecipients/
As part of this week’s ArtsQuest events, Bismarck State College presents their annual Collage Concert and Spring Choral Concert.
Audiences will enjoy a seamless performance during BSC’s popular Collage Concert Tuesday, April 11, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set
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The Juried Student Art Exhibition at Bismarck State College will be on display in the Gannon Gallery in Skogen Hall April 20 to May 12.
A student reception and open house is set for Thursday, April 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gallery. This year’s jurors are Sean Thorenson and Jason Lueder,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017juriedartexhibit/
Great River Energy (GRE) recently donated equipment and tools valued at $26,423 to four Bismarck State College (BSC) technical programs. The materials come from the Stanton Station which is scheduled to close on May 1, 2017. The equipment will benefit the BSC Power Plant, Mechanical Maintenance, Automotive
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/gredonation/
Twelve students enrolled in energy programs at Bismarck State College will take part in regional and national competitions this week.
Nine students in the Instrumentation & Control program will take part in the International Society of Automation (ISA) District VI regional competition,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017energycompetition/
Bismarck State College nursing faculty say that one of the major changes they are seeing in healthcare today are the different cultural experiences which can lead to barriers with a nurse who isn’t culturally competent. Since this can be difficult to implement in simulation, Nursing Program Director
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/spanishnursingcollaboration/
Artist John Offutt brings his Mobile Glassblowing Studio to the Bismarck State College campus April 27-28 as part of BSC ArtsQuest.
Offutt’s glass blown vases, gourds, fish and bowls can be found in museums, galleries and collections throughout the region. Inspired by plumb bobs, anchors,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/johnoffutt/
Cotton Wood bluegrass band from Washburn hosts its 13th Blizzard Bluegrass weekend of concerts Jan. 12-13 with featured band High Plains Tradition.
The Denver-based band takes the stage with opening act Cotton Wood at 7 p.m. both nights in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium at Bismarck State College.
Since
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Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2017 semester.
"Paulo Coelho, Brazilian author of The Alchemist and one of my favorite authors, wrote 'There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure,'" says BSC President Dr.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fall2018bscpresidentshonorroll/
Bismarck State College presents Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize winning drama “How I Learned to Drive” Dec. 7-10 under the direction of former BSC Professor of Theatre Daniel Rogers. The production brings awareness to the sexual assault and the struggles of its victims. Performances are
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/howilearnedtodrive/
The Bismarck State College Music program features its chamber ensembles in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Performing are the Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble and the concert will conclude with a combined ensemble finale.
Each
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chamberensembleconcert17/
An oil painting art exhibit titled “Prairie Impressions” by artist Nicole Gagner is on display at Bismarck State College through Nov. 30 in the Gannon Gallery on the second floor of Skogen Hall.
The public is invited to a reception for the artist on Monday, Nov. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. in
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nicoleganger17/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is negotiating the final details of a contract with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to be the sole provider of energy training for citizens of that country. The effort is part of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 which includes initiatives to lessen the kingdom’s reliance
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscnegotiatesenergytraininginsaudiaarabia/
Hunter Andes, a native of Makoti, N.D., and a current Bismarck State College student, has been selected by the North Dakota Newspaper Association to attend a reporting fellowship program in Washington, D.C.
The fellowship takes place March 14-15 during the National Newspaper Association’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018ndnafellowship/
All Bismarck State College classes, offices and events are closed and cancelled for Tuesday, March 6, due to the winter storm. Only designated emergency personnel should report for work. All classes, business operations and events will resume on Wednesday, March 7.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/march5closure/
Heart-felt notes – the musical kind – and flowers provide a package of love in vocal serenades by the Bismarck State College Men’s Ensemble Wednesday, Feb. 14.
For $20, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will sing a love song and provide the recipient with a fresh, long-stemmed red
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018valentineserenade/
More than 192 Bismarck State College students have completed the coursework to graduate following the Fall 2017 semester. Fall 2017 graduates are eligible to walk in BSC's 78th commencement ceremony on May 11, 2018.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fall2017graduates/
The Bismarck State College Embracing Diversity team is proud to work with The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), the North Dakota National Guard and the Video Arts Studios to host Bismarck’s Holocaust Remembrance Day observance events on Thursday, April 26,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/holocaustremembrance2018/
As ArtsQuest continues at Bismarck State College, internationally acclaimed artist Dick Termes talks about this one-of-a-kind spherical paintings, known as Termespheres®, on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Basin Electric Auditorium of the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence. This presentation
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/termespheres/
Bismarck State College is excited to announce that nationally well-known recording artist Kat Perkins will be the guest speaker at the college’s 78thCommencement ceremonies on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Bismarck Event Center.
Perkins grew up in Scranton, N.D., surrounded by
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/katperkinsbsccommencement/
As part of their ArtsQuest celebration, Bismarck State College presents their annual Collage Concert and Spring Choral Concert.
Audiences will enjoy a seamless performance during BSC’s popular Collage Concert Tuesday, April 10, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set for 7:30
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018collageconcert/
ArtsQuest 2018 continues as Bismarck State College, in collaboration with the Dakota Film Festival, offers Sophia Cruz’s award-winning documentary “Little Stones.” This powerful film weaves together the personal stories of four women artists
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/littlestones/
The Student Nurse Organization at Bismarck State College is holding a Scrub Camp for children ages 7 to 13 on Monday, April 2, at the BSC Allied Health Campus, 500 E. Front Ave., downtown Bismarck.
Activities are designed to provide a fun, educational way for kids to learn about the profession
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/springscrubcamp/
Bismarck State College Theatre kicks off this year’s BSC ArtsQuest events March 21-25 with the musical spectacular "The Producers" – a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks's 1967 film of the same name.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/theproducers/
Starting in the fall of 2018 Bismarck State College Engineering Technology students will be trained using only the most up-to-date equipment thanks to a new partnership with a leading regional sales company of surveying technology and equipment.
Frontier Precision, a sales company headquartered
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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/
Bismarck State College will hold a free informational session Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (MDT), for those interested in learning more about a Practical Nursing certificate offered in partnership with the Dakota Nursing Program and West River Health Services, proposed to begin Fall 2019
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hettingernursingoption/
More than 640 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2018 semester. The college's 78th commencement ceremony was held on May 11, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center.
All students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2017, Spring 2018 or Summer
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/spring2018graduates/
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley and Bismarck State College (BSC) President Dr. Larry Skogen announce an educational collaboration with Palo Alto Networks that will grow the college’s Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Program. Cybersecurity had a zero percent
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpaloaltocyberpartnership/
An essay by Jane Schreck, professor of English at Bismarck State College, was published in the November 2015 issue of the Journal of Sustainability Education.
Titled “Why We Need Wendell Berry,” the essay derives from Schreck’s dissertation research on Berry and his thoughts
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscprofessorsessayacceptedforjournal/
Nursing students in the associate degree Registered Nurse program at Bismarck State College received a 100 percent pass rate for those who took the licensure exam during the second quarter.
All 12 students passed on first try the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) administered
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The North Dakota State Science Olympiad coordinating team at Bismarck State College is calling for middle school and high school student teams to register for the Regional Science Olympiad in Bismarck on March 31, 2016.
Students will compete in individual events at the regional tournament with a
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/teamregistrationssoughtforregionalscienceolympiadatbsc/
Water Survival Training is being offered by the Military Science program at Bismarck State College Monday, Nov. 23, at the BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center on campus.
Open to all students and the public between noon and 2 p.m., the training taught by instructor Robert Meland is similar to what
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscofferswatersurvivaltraining/
The Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program presents the contemporary adaptation of a Greek myth with the play, “Eurydice,” Dec. 9-13 in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Playwright Sarah Ruhl retells the myth of Orpheus* from the perspective of his wife, Eurydice. Full of dark humor,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscretellsgreekmythwitheurydiceplay/
The Holiday Concert at Bismarck State College heralds Christmas on Dec. 16 with popular, sacred and traditional music performed by BSC vocal and instrumental groups.
A serenade by the Guitar Ensemble precedes the 7:30 p.m. concert in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
The Brass Ensemble performs
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscholidayconcertsetfordec16/
Bismarck State College has hired a new roster of faculty and staff in professional positions.
BSC's new theater director is Danny Devlin, assistant professor of theatre. He has taught nearly four years in positions at the University of Kansas and at Baker University in Baldwin, Kan.
Science
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newemployees/
Posted on 3/3/2015
Left to right: Danielle Schwartz, Emily Johannes and Kaleb Edmonson
Three Bismarck State College students in the Graphic Design and Communications program won awards at the 2015 North Dakota Advertising Federation
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscgraphicdesignstudentswinadfedawards/
The Bismarck State College Library will be celebrating National Library Week, April 12-18 with an open house on Wednesday. The event will be the "last hurrah" for the Library as it is scheduled for demolition in late summer 2015. The campus and public are invited to attend this free event.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsclibraryholdinglasthurrahinoldbuilding/
Bismarck State College announces several recognitions for its programs and employees.
The BSC tutor training program earned College Reading and Learning Association Level 1 re-certification through January 2021. The certification allows BSC to issue certificates to tutors who meet the association-approved
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncesprogramstaffachievements/
The Juried Student Art Exhibition at Bismarck State College is on display in BSC Library's Gannon Gallery and can be seen through May 15.
This is the last exhibit to be held in that building. The library and Art and English programs are moving into a yet-to-be-named building
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/openhouseforbscjuriedstudentshowsetforapril22/
Conversations at BSC focuses on the aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in a program Sunday, April 19, titled "John Wilkes Booth: The Last Journey."
This fourth conversation of the 2014-15 series begins at 3 p.m. in the Bavendick Stateroom of the Bismarck State College
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/lincolnassassinistopicforconversationsatbsc/
Bismarck State College presents its Festival of Short Plays for adult audiences Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Sponsored by the BSC Drama Club, the series features plays chosen by student directors, who manage all aspects of their production from auditions and costumes
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/festivalofshortplaysclosesbscartsquest/
Bismarck State College presents its signature ArtsQuest event with community raku starting Sunday, May 3, plus a Campus Arts Crawl on Tuesday, May 5.
Hundreds of clay ceramics and sculpture created by BSC students, faculty and community members will be fired west of the BSC Library over three days.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/rakufiringandartscrawlscheduledatbsc/
Teresa Waldorf (left) and Rosie Seitz Ayers
Bismarck State College ArtsQuest presents its first event featuring guest artists during BSC's month-long celebration of the arts through early May.
ArtsQuest has programmed laughter
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"Hibiscus"
A contemporary fiber and mixed media exhibit has opened at Bismarck State College and can be viewed through
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fiberartistreceptionatbscsetforapril1/
Artwork by Andrea Fagerstrom
The 12th annual exhibit by Bismarck State College visual art faculty is on display in Gannon Gallery.
A public reception for the artists is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the BSC Library.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfacultyartondisplayreceptionfeb25/
The Bismarck State College Embracing Diversity Committee is offering two programs dealing with issues of LGBTQ youth.
Both take place Thursday, Feb. 19, in Basin Electric Auditorium of BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence. They are free and open to the public.
Cory Schneider, an LGBTQ educational
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/lgbtqyouthprogramsofferedatbsc/
Robert Arso
The Bismarck State College Foundation honored 74 employees for their years of service during the college's Winter Celebration in the National Energy Center
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscemployeeshonoredforyearsofservice/
The last discussion in the "Road Trip" BookTalk series at Bismarck State College takes place Sunday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the BSC Library.
"On the Road" by Jack Kerouac has become an American classic and one the most important novels of the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalkatbscconcludesmarch1withontheroad/
Spider Duncan Christopher
Bismarck State College Theatre presents one of its most provocative plays with the musical, "Spring Awakening" March 11-15 in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Performances
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscmusicalexploressexualityinspringawakening/
Portions of this news story were reprinted with permission from Prairie Business magazine.
Kari Knudson, vice president NECE, has been name one the top 25 women in business in the northern Plains by Prairie Business magazine.
Results are included in the March issue of the magazine, available online
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscvpkariknudsonnamedoneoftop25womeninbusinessbyprairiebusinessmagazine/
Reprinted with permission from the ND Department of Commerce.
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced a workforce enhancement grants for Bismarck State College (BSC) totaling $406,129. Workforce enhancement grants enable two-year colleges to apply for funds to help create
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/commerceawardsgrantforbscworkforcetrainingprogram/
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/
Bismarck State College announces its President's 4.0 Honor Roll for the Fall 2014 semester.
"BSC students are great and it is always gratifying when the honor roll comes out and they get the credit they deserve for their focus and hard work," said Dave Clark, BSC interim president.
Students
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidents400honorrollforfall2014/
Bismarck State College was selected as a top school for best practices in military and veteran education by the Military Advanced Education and Transition journal of higher education.
The recognition appears in the December issue of the journal’s 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscreceivestopscoreinmilitaryjournal/
BISMARCK, N.D. - Bismarck State College embarks on its fourth major public symposium Nov. 3-5 with an enlightening and entertaining retrospective of the 1960s.
Anchored by Clay Jenkinson, BSC distinguished scholar of the humanities, "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation" covers
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpresentssymposiumonthe1960s/
Bismarck State College has acquired a new welding system and a mobile computer lab with a $646,000 workforce training grant from the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education matched with local industry contributions.
The Apex 2100 orbital welding system made by Lincoln Electric
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/granthelpsbscbuyhightechweldingequipment/
The Bismarck State College Music program features its chamber ensembles in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Music includes selections from classical repertoire, early American and folk genres, African dance, contemporary jazz and 1960s rock.
The Brass
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chamberconcertsetfornov17atbsc/
Paul R. Swanson
A public recognition event to honor former Bismarck State College coach and math instructor Paul Swanson is set for Thursday, July 9, on campus.
The Bismarck State College Foundation
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/formercoachpaulswansonhonored/
Music warms hearts and Valentine's Day when the Bismarck State College Men's Ensemble serenades that special someone on Friday, Feb. 13, on campus or somewhere in the Bismarck community.
For $20, the tuxedo-clad ensemble will sing a love song and provide the recipient with a fresh, long-stemmed red
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2015sellsongs/
The Core Ensemble in "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance"
The Bismarck State College Embracing Diversity Committee presents a movie and a chamber music theatre performance in February as part of Black History
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2015bhm/
Sitting at a 1930s leather banquette near the loading dock of his business, West End Architectural Salvage, Don Short wears shorts, a worn t-shirt, a ball cap and hiking shoes. He’s a little dusty, ready to move a treasure from one sunlit corner of his four-story, 50,000 square foot warehouse
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“Time” – Natasha Sickler.
“Time management” – Karter Dolan.
“… and more time” – Dillon Sailer.
“A lot of time, energy and emotional support” – Jeff Jung.
“Very time consuming” – Natasha.
(Like
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Bismarck State College will offer a Diesel Technology certification program beginning the Spring 2023 semester. This one-year certificate will give graduates the skills and qualifications to gain employment as truck, tractor, or heavy equipment technicians for dealerships, independent shops or national
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/new-bsc-diesel-technology-program/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has received funding from a North Dakota Department of Commerce Technical Skills Grant and Palo Alto Networks to offer North Dakota K-12 teachers $500 scholarships toward earning their Cybersecurity Education and North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) credentials.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cyberscholarshipsforteachers/
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Bismarck-Mandan area through Thursday, Nov. 10. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected with 10-16 inches of snow accumulations and winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Due to the impact of the anticipated storm and our concern
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/novemberblizzardclosing/
The winter storm forecast to sweep through the Bismarck-Mandan area tonight through Friday morning has led to the postponement of Bismarck State College’s basketball home openers scheduled for Friday evening. Makeup dates for the men’s and women’s games against Dakota College at Bottineau
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-basketball-home-openers-postponed/
Bismarck State College has rescheduled the Friday, Nov. 11 stormed-out men’s and women’s Mon-Dak Conference basketball games against Dakota College at Bottineau. The games will be played Dec. 11 at the Armory. The women’s game tips off at noon with the men’s game following at
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/postponed-bsc-basketball-games-rescheduled/
A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program offered through Bismarck State College (BSC) Continuing Education will begin March 7. Originally slated for January, this later start date will provide an opportunity for more students to enroll, providing a more robust learning environment.
This
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Bismarck State College has received more than $315K in grant funding to offer individuals enrolling in a high-demand career program free tuition, fees and textbooks. The BSC In-Demand Careers Scholarship removes the financial barrier to train for an in-demand career as well as provides a bridge for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-free-tuition-in-high-demand-career-programs/
Bismarck State College saw a 6.2% increase in students for the Fall 2022 semester and now a 20.19% increase for the Spring 2023 semester, breaking an academic year enrollment record from seven years ago. This spring 3,941 students are enrolled at BSC.
BSC is at the top of other enrollment charts
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-breaks-seven-year-enrollment-record;-up-20-percent-over-last-spring/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Agriculture, Technology, Food & Natural Resources program has been awarded a $79,141 grant from the CHS Foundation. The CHS Foundation is funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative.
This new grant funding
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/chsfoundationaggrant/
Due to the extension of the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning and the continued snow, wind and ice affecting travel and snow removal in the city and on campus, Bismarck State College has made the decision to keep campus closed on Thursday, Dec. 15.
Due to the impact of the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-extends-campus-closure-to-dec-15/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2022 semester.
"Honor is defined as 'high respect; great esteem.' Therefore, it's entirely appropriate that we have a President's Honor Roll that lists students who've brought high respect and great esteem to themselves
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-fall-2022-presidents-honor-roll/
Due to dangerously low wind chills, decreasing visibility, and no-travel advisories, all Bismarck State College offices and on-campus events are closed and canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23. Only designated emergency personnel should report to work. The BSC Student Union and Mystic
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-dec-22-due-to-dangerous-wind-chills/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre program presents “Peter and Wendy,” Thursday, Dec. 8 through Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus.
According to the production’s director Erin Weichel,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/peterandwendy/
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, four Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and have qualified to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-qualify-for-national-microsoft-competition/
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Bismarck State College (BSC) $1,368,264 in grant funding to support scholarships for BSC Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs and to research factors associated with retention in STEM courses.
Starting in Fall 2022, an
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/more-than-$13m-in-scholarships-available-to-students-in-bsc-stem-programs/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has received a grant from the Dakota Digital Academy to award 10 K-12 teachers with a $500 scholarship to take cybersecurity courses required for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Level 1 & 2 Computer Science and Cybersecurity credentials.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-k-12-teachers-scholarships-toward-computer-science-and-cybersecurity-credentials-/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is the recipient of a $2,000 Sport Opportunity Grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation to support its new men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs. The new funding will be used towards equipment for the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-receives-njcaa-grant-to-support-new-track-and-field-and-cross-country-programs/
Bismarck State College (BSC), in partnership with the North Dakota National Guard and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, will host a Yom HaShoah Commemoration Holocaust Remembrance Day event on Tuesday, April 26 at 12 p.m. (CST). The event will honor the community’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-yom-hashoah-commemoration-a-holocaust-remembrance-day/
CyberCon 2022, a critical infrastructure and cybersecurity conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 4-5, at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College (BSC) in Bismarck, N.D. The conference will feature opportunities for participants to attend in person or virtually.
This
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cybercon-2022-to-be-held-at-bsc-oct-4-5/
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at BSC (OLLI@BSC) has received a $1 million endowment, funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation, to provide adults an intellectual connection to the college by offering non-credit humanities classes, learning opportunities and events that build a sense of community and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-awarded-$1m-endowment-for-olli-program/
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Bismarck State College a $1.6 million grant to expand educational opportunities in manufacturing and healthcare career pathways. The grant is aimed at providing opportunities for under-represented individuals and enables BSC to focus on specific industry sectors
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-receives-$16m-grant-to-expand-manufacturing-and-healthcare-career-pathways/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is hosting an Energy and Manufacturing Career Awareness event in conjunction with the BSC Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the National Energy Center of Excellence on the BSC campus. The day is free and open to the public thanks to funding
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-career-fair-for-students-and-the-community/
Bismarck State College hosts its Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 21, for prospective students to explore the campus, learn about programs and career pathways as well as receive information about the admissions process, student services, financial aid and much more.
Open House hours are 10:30
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/fall2022openhouse/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will confer more than 1100 degrees to nearly 1000 graduates during its 82nd BSC Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13 at 2 p.m. (CST) at the Bismarck Event Center. Graduates include those who complete their course of instruction during the 2021-2022 academic year. The
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-commencement-to-honor-nearly-1000-graduates-on-may-13/
Bismarck State College’s Bringing Humanities to Life and Marine Corps League Detachment 1419 Mandan will host George Luz Jr., son of Easy Company George Luz, on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Luz Jr. will share stories and memories of his father and the famed Easy Company.
Easy Company is a well-known
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-host-son-of-easy-company-member/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2022 semester.
"Students named to the President's Honor Roll should be very proud of achieving this level of academic excellence. Not only does it represent their hard work this past semester, but it also opens the door
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-spring-2022-presidents-honor-roll/
More than 650 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2021 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 81st commencement ceremony on May 14, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSC 2021 Commencement ceremony was held virtually to confer 1000+
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-honors-spring-2021-graduates/
More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2022 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 82nd commencement ceremony held on May 13, 2022, at the Bismarck Event Center.
The BSC 2022 Commencement speaker was Major General Alan S. Dohrmann,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-honors-spring-2022-graduates/
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo has announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Bismarck State College (BSC) to purchase high-tech laboratory and classroom equipment in support of polytechnic career programs.
“This
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-awarded-$19m-to-purchase-state-of-the-art-equipment-for-polytechnic-career-programs/
Bismarck State College Dean of Current and Emerging Technologies Carla Hixson and BSC professor of computers and office technology Dr. Lynette Borjeson Painter were recently recognized for their contributions to career and technical education at the North Dakota Association of Career and Technical Educators
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscdeanandprofessorrecognizedforcareerandtechnicaleducationexcellence/
Bismarck State College will be closed and all classes canceled for Friday, Oct. 11, due to inclement weather. All business operations will resume Monday, Oct. 14.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclosedandclassescanceledforoct11/
The Bismarck State College Presidential Search Committee will host four listening sessions this week and next week to gather input from key constituents regarding the next BSC president. The community session on Mon., Oct. 21 is open to the public. All sessions will be held on the BSC campus.
Listening
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncesscheduleoflisteningsessionsforpresidentialsearch/
Hess Corp. presented a $75,000 donation to Bismarck State College (BSC) for the Job Experience Training (JET) program that is part of BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence during the Great Plains & EmPower ND Energy Conference held Oct. 8 on the BSC campus.
Lt. Gov. Brent
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscreceivesdonationforjetprogram/
Bismarck State College Theatre opens its season with a dramatic comedy Oct. 24-27. A daring journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Qui Nguyen’s “She Kills Monsters” runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus.
“She
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Bismarck State College will hold a health careers information session on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m to noon, in the new BSC Health Sciences Building on the BSC campus, 1133 College Dr., Bismarck.
The informational session is open to students, parents, teachers, high school counselors and the community.
Health
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/learnabouthealthcareersandeducationatbscinformationalsession/
CyberCon 2019 – a cybersecurity and critical infrastructure conference will be held October 2-3 at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, N.D. This is the second year of Cybercon, and the second year the event has been sold out.
The conference will
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/cybercon2019/
An exhibit titled “Gas Bubble in Eye” by artist Roxi Mathis is on display at Bismarck State College through Sept. 26 in the Gannon Gallery on the second floor of Skogen Hall.
The public is invited to a reception for the artist on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery.
Mathis
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/artistreceptionsetforsept19atbscgannongallery/
Bismarck State College’s Sidney J. Lee Auditorium is the stage for the 4th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival Sept. 13-14 at BSC.
“The 24-Hour Play Festival has quickly become one of our most popular, most anticipated events of the year ” says Danny Devlin, BSC assistant
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/24hoursplays/
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/holidayconcertsetfordec18atbsc/
An award of $415,256 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is helping Bismarck State College (BSC) equip its new Health Sciences facility with high-tech equipment for enhanced workforce training. The grant is a 50 percent cost share for the $830,000 project.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-implements-grant-from-us-economic-development-administration/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2019 semester.
"The great civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., said, 'The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-presidents-honor-roll-for-fall-2019/
Bismarck State College received a $247,366 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program to expand and improve the college’s ability to educate nurses in Bismarck and in surrounding rural communities.
BSC
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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/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2019 semester.
"Recognition for academic excellence isn't a right, it's a hard-earned privilege to be so recognized. We're always proud of those students who go above and beyond to achieve excellence and the recognition
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/presidentshonorrollspring2019/
Bismarck State College hosts its Summer Open House on Friday, June 7, for high school juniors and seniors and recent graduates to explore campus, learn about programs and get information regarding how to apply.
Prospective students will have opportunities to visit with representatives from Admissions,
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When they could have been out soaking up the summer sun, 14 high school students from around North Dakota and Minnesota instead chose to delve into the cyber security industry and sharpen their skills at a week-long cyber camp on the Bismarck State College campus.
BSC Cyber Patriot Camp is a partnership
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ArtsQuest at Bismarck State College wraps up this week with the signature raku firing for students and the community, a poetry contest, a student graphic design show and a campus-wide “pARTy”.
The outdoor pottery firing encompasses three days from Sunday, April 28 to Tuesday, April
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscartsquestfinale/
To give the students in his directing class a better understanding of all that goes into producing a play, Bismarck State College Assistant Professor of Theatre, Danny Devlin, Ph.D., applied for a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to create the ND Ten Minute Playwriting Competition.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctheatresndtenminuteplaywritingcompetitionreceivesmorethan500submissions/
Bismarck State College is proud to bring “The Great Alone,” an award-winning, feature-length documentary film that captures the inspiring comeback story of champion sled dog racer Lance Mackey, to Bismarck as part of its 2019 ArtsQuest celebration.
Offered in partnership with
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For the second year in a row, a combined cybersecurity team of six Bismarck State College and two University of Mary students placed third in the North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) held during the DakotaCon cybersecurity conference at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
Dakota
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscuniversityofmarycomboteamplacesinregionalcyberdefensecompetition/
As part of their ArtsQuest celebration, Bismarck State College presents their annual Collage Concert and Spring Choral Concert.
Audiences will enjoy seamless entertainment featuring BSC instrumental and vocal groups and visual art improvisation during BSC’s popular Collage Concert
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscspringconcertsfeaturemusicartandpoetry/
The Bismarck State College Art program has clay available to pick up in the ceramics studio, on the second floor of Skogen Hall, for the annual community raku firing April 28–30 on the BSC campus.
Interested persons can pick up clay now to make a pot or small sculpture and return the
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/clayavailableforbsccommunityraku/
Five Bismarck State College Engineering Technology students were recently chosen to attend the Frontier Precision North Dakota User Group Forum and the North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NDSPLS) 40th Annual Convention in Grand Forks, N.D., on Feb. 5-8, 2019. The second-year BSC students
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscengineeringtechstudentsattendstateconference/
At the Davidson home in Bismarck, dinner is on your own these days. It was the first thing to go when all six members of this close-knit family enrolled at Bismarck State College.
“I do miss dinner time,” says daughter Meagan, age 20.
While the “Davidson dorm” may
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thedavidsonsafamilyoffulltimestudents/
Due to the developing weather conditions forecast for this evening, all Bismarck State College classes, offices, and on-campus events will begin late at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 8. All on-campus classes scheduled prior to 10 a.m. are cancelled. Designated emergency personnel should report to work
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscclassesofficesandoncampuseventswillbeginat10amonfridayfeb8/
Bismarck State College (BSC) is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission. BSC will host a visit April 29-May 1, 2019, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. BSC has
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscseekingcommentsinpreparationforhighlearningcommissioneval/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2018 semester.
"Honor is defined as 'high respect; great esteem.' Thus, it's entirely appropriate that we have a President's Honor Roll that lists those students who've brought high respect and great esteem to themselves
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforfall2018/
Students in the Surgical Technology program at Bismarck State College achieved a 100 percent pass rate in the most recent national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam cycle.
This is the 10th straight year the program has earned a 100 percent pass rate.
The CST designation is
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscsurgicaltechprogramachieves100passratefor10thconsecutiveyear/
Nursing students in the associate degree Registered Nurse program at Bismarck State College (BSC) who took the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) during the 2017-18 academic year received a 100 percent pass rate. BSC has been above the national average for the licensure exam pass rate
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscnursingstudentspassrate/
Bismarck State College Music program features a variety of its performing ensembles, combos and choirs, both instrumental and vocal, in the ninth annual BSC Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 12.
This tribute to the Christmas season mixes traditional and sacred music with familiar carols and contemporary
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/holidayconcertsetfordec12atbsc/
Thanks to generous donations from Great River Energy, Midco and National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) to the Bismarck State College (BSC) Foundation, BSC can now prepare more students to fill the predicted 1.8 million cybersecurity workforce gap.
Midco has donated $100,000, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/cybersecurityprogramgift/
Heading into the spring semester of his senior year in college, Philip Markwed already had a job lined up for after graduation with Bartlett & West, an engineering firm in Bismarck. His time as an undergrad involved spending two years studying preengineering at BSC and then transferring to North
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscengineeringalumhelpsbringcleanddrinkingwatertoruralnd/
Bismarck State College recognizes the students named to the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2018 semester.
"As in all endeavors, doing something and doing it well are two different things. The BSC students whom are being recognized on the President's Honor Roll are certainly 'doing it
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscannouncespresidentshonorrollforsummer2018/
CyberCon 2018 – a cybersecurity and critical infrastructure conference will be held October 2-3 at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, N.D.
The conference will address rapidly evolving approaches to ensuring business, personal and national security,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bschostsregionsfirstmajorcybersecurityconferencecybercon2018/
Bismarck State College’s Sidney J. Lee Auditorium is the stage for the 3rd Annual 24-Hour Play Festival Sept. 14-15 at BSC.
“The 24-Hour Play Festival has quickly become one of our most popular, most anticipated events of the year ” says Danny Devlin, BSC assistant
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctheatretopresentplayspreparedin24hours/
Five members of the Bismarck State College music faculty will perform in recital Sunday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Vocal soloists are Clyde Bauman, Dawn Hagerott and Dr. Jeffrey Stone. Instrumentalists are Laura Prokopyk and Michael Langer.
Prokopyk will open
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscmusicfacultyperforminrecitalsept9/
Nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations in the US. According to the U.S. Bureau Labors Statistics, there will be more than 1 million nursing vacancies by 2024. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from the USDA, BSC was able to purchase a roving simulation lab for their students who are training to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscgetsgrantformobilenursingsimulationlab/
The Bismarck State College Music program presents its chamber ensembles in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium inside Schafer Hall on the BSC campus.
Performing are the Trombone Ensemble, String Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.
The program contains a variety
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpresentschamberensemblesinconcert/
The Bismarck State College Music department presents its inaugural Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium inside Schafer Hall.
BSC choral and instrumental groups will perform patriotic selections in observation of Veterans Day and to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscpresentsconcerttohonorveterans/
Bismarck State College has started an energy training program for male high school graduates in Saudi Arabia.
After months of contract negotiations between BSC and Saudi officials, on Tuesday, the National Power Academy in Dammam welcomed its first students enrolled in a three-year program
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstartsenergytrainingprograminsaudiarabia/
Bismarck State College Theatre opens its season Oct. 18-21 by re-telling the story of the original blood-sucking seducer, Count Dracula. Rich in both humor and horror, Steven Dietz’s adaption of “Dracula” runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsctheatreproductionsetsthestageforhalloweenwithdraculaoct1821/
The Bismarck State College Music department kicks off the fall concert season with three concerts in seven days.
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, BSC presents an all-choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium in Schafer Hall.
Four of BSC’s choirs and ensembles come together
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscmusicdepartmentkicksofffallconcertserieswiththreeconcerts/
Bismarck State College has shown that it can compete with the big dogs when it comes to its marketing efforts.
BSC landed in the winner’s circle in eight times in seven categories of the 2020 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-awarded-eight-medallions-for-marketing-excellence/
More than 580 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2020 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 80th commencement ceremony on May 15, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSC 2020 Commencement ceremony was held virtually to confer 970+ degrees.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-recognizes-spring-2020-graduates/
The Bismarck State College Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Program was recently named the North Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education (NDACTE) 2020 Innovative Program of the Year Impact Award Winner. The announcement was made during the 2020 ND Career and Technical Education
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-cybersecurity-program-named-ndacte-innovative-program-of-the-year/
Bismarck State College released its official Fall 2020 census data today by reporting an enrollment of 3,716 students, the third largest enrollment in the ND University System. Overall, a very small enrollment decline of less than one percent (.6%) was mostly offset by significant growth in a number
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-maintains-strong-enrollment/
Students who delayed their studies because of COVID-19 can enroll in 8-week general education courses being offered by Bismarck State College (BSC) this fall.
BSC’s FlexStart classes run from Oct. 19-Dec. 14 and are offered in a variety of formats including face-to-face, online and hybrid.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-targets-students-who-delayed-college-with-8-week-course-option-/
Bismarck State College has named Alicia Uhde as Polytechnic Program Outreach Director. Uhde is responsible for expanding BSC’s public and private partnerships, experiential learning opportunities for students and outreach as Bismarck State College solidifies its polytechnic offerings. Uhde was
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-hires-polytechnic-director-as-focus-on-expanded-mission-ramps-up/
As the Thanksgiving holiday break approaches, the North Dakota University System is working in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health to increase student testing of COVID-19. The NDUS is asking students to minimize their activities prior to leaving campus if they plan to visit loved
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/ndus-and-bsc-provide-guidance-to-students-regarding-holiday-break-flexibility-safety-emphasized/
To help make life a little easier for our future students, Bismarck State College is waiving the $35 application fee for students who apply to BSC (bismarckstate.edu/apply) now through May 31, 2020. New students and transfer students who apply for admission to BSC for the Summer 2020 and Fall
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-waiving-application-fee-through-may-31/
In a digital world where virtually all content can be consumed from any device at any time, and where social media is the mecca for Generation Z, the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) is the Rolls Royce of events for students applying cyber skills that protect the world’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-team-advances-to-cyber-collegiate-regional-competition/
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $458,839 to Bismarck State College to support hands-on education
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-receives-usda-funds-to-support-agriculture-workforce-training/
Bismarck State College has hired Kaylyn Bondy to serve as Vice President for Student Affairs. She will begin July 1.
Bondy has served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Williston State College (WSC) in North Dakota for the last five years. Before leading WSC’s student affairs efforts,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-hires-bondy-as-vice-president-for-student-affairs/
Commencement is all about celebrating hard work and dedication and every year Bismarck State College is proud to honor student achievement with graduates and their families. So, it was with very heavy hearts that BSC made the difficult decision to cancel our traditional 2020 BSC Commencement ceremony
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-traditional-commencement-canceled;-moving-to-virtual-format/
Bismarck State College will be open for business this fall welcoming students back to the classrooms and the residence halls.
“Our staff and faculty are working diligently to ensure that we offer an outstanding and exceptionally safe campus experience to our students this fall and moving
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-open-for-fall-semester/
Three Bismarck State College students were among 11 North Dakota community college students named to the 2020 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students. Members of the team and the colleges they attend are:
Alie Glasser,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/three-bsc-students-inducted-to-2020-all-north-dakota-academic-team/
Bismarck State College will be open for business this fall welcoming students back to the classrooms. Classes will be offered in a variety of formats to give students options, keep them safe and minimize health risks. Technological investments made over the summer will allow for adaptable
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-defines-class-formats-for-fall/
Each year, hundreds of students move into the residence halls on the Bismarck State College campus with a vision of what they want their college life to look like. BSC is making all the necessary modifications to keep students safe and healthy while still giving them the campus life experience they
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/plans-and-modifications-made-to-keep-students-safe-and-healthy-in-bsc-residence-halls/
Bismarck State College will soon be welcoming students to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. The annual back-to-school excitement comes with a little extra this year – the challenges of COVID-19.
To make the campus a safe and healthy environment for students, employees and the public, BSC has
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-publishes-smart-start-return-to-campus-guide/
Bismarck State College is strongly encouraging all students and employees to download the new Care19 Alert smartphone app launched by the ND Department of Health in partnership with ProudCrowd LLC, last week.
The app is designed to notify users of possible COVID-19 exposure while protecting
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-encourages-students-employees-to-use-care19-alert-app-to-help-reduce-spread-of-covid-19-/
Bismarck State College Theatre opens its season with a historical, biographical drama Nov. 4-7. “Silent Sky,” directed by BSC Professor Emeritus of Theatre Dan Rogers, runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus.
With
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/silentsky/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has hired Myron Schulz as the new director of athletics, replacing Buster Gilliss who retired in July after 30 years in the Mystics athletics program, both as coach and athletic director. Schulz is a familiar name and face in both Mystics and regional collegiate athletics.
“Mystics
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/schulz-takes-over-as-new-bsc-director-of-athletics/
The Bismarck State College Embracing Diversity Committee will host a Core Ensemble performance of “Tres Vidas,” a show highlighting Latin American women, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. The show is free and open to the public.
“Tres Vidas”
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-embracing-diversity-committee-to-host-“tres-vidas”/
Updated May 8 — Bismarck State College is innovative community college offering high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. North Dakota as a region employs close to one thousand lineman and this is one of the top programs for training.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/lineman2021/
The Student Nurse Organization at Bismarck State College is holding a Scrub Camp for children ages 7 to 13 on Monday, April 18, at the BSC Health Sciences Building, 1133 College Drive, Bismarck.
At BSC Scrub Camp, children ages 7-13 participate in nursing activities and games, learn about the body,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-student-nurses-to-hold-kids-scrub-camp-april-18/
Because of their exceptionally high scores on Microsoft Office Specialist exams, five Bismarck State College students have been named North Dakota Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) champions and have qualified to compete in the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Dallas,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/five-bsc-students-qualify-for-national-microsoft-competition/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2021 semester.
"Our BSC community is so proud of the students named to the Fall 2021 President's Honor Roll. At a time, and in a world, where we are facing challenges on so many levels, we're so proud of our students rising
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-fall-2021-presidents-honor-roll/
All Bismarck State College offices and events are closed and cancelled for Monday, Dec. 27 due to winter weather conditions. All business operations are planned to resume on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Should an additional day of closure be needed, the announcement will be made by 6 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, Dec.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-closed-monday-dec-27-due-to-weather-conditions/
Bismarck State College is proud to honor student achievement with graduates and their families and looks forward to the conferral of 1000+ degrees during the college's 81st Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2 p.m. (CST). The event will feature Dr. Michael LeBeau,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-celebrate-81st-commencement/
Bismarck State College has lowered its COVID-19 risk level from Level 3 Moderate Risk to Level 2 Low Risk effective Friday, April 16. A number of factors played into this decision including BSC’s positivity rate which has remained near or at zero percent for several weeks.
The risk level
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-lowers-covid-19-risk-level/
Responding to an increasing demand for sonographers across the state, Bismarck State College has launched a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to train students for the high-wage, high-skill career. According to Job Service North Dakota predictions, the need for sonographers in the state will increase
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-launches-sonography-program-with-industry-and-grant-support/
The Bismarck State College Foundation has received $20k from the TC Energy Foundation to purchase industry-specific equipment for BSC’s Instrumentation & Control Technology program. TC Energy Corporation is a global energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
As companies
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-instrumentation-and-control-students-training-with-state-of-the-art-equipment-thanks-to-tc-energy-donation/
Bismarck State College has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the college's 2021 Dakota Bison Symposium. This project is among the more than 1,100 projects across America totaling nearly $27 million that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-receive-nea-grant-for-dakota-bison-symposium/
Bismarck State College will lower its COVID-19 risk level from Level 4 High Risk to Level 3 Moderate Risk effective Monday, Jan. 11. A number of factors played into this decision including BSC’s rolling positivity rate which has remained near zero percent for several weeks.
The risk level
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-lowers-risk-level-on-campus-masks-social-distancing-other-mitigation-remain-in-place/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2020 semester.
"Our BSC community is so proud of the students named to the Fall 2020 President's Honor Roll. The semester was riddled with unprecedented circumstances yet students stayed focused on their academic
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-announces-presidents-honor-roll-for-fall-2020/
A new Mobile Application Development certificate developed in response to industry and workforce needs is available at Bismarck State College starting in March.
Provided in an interactive, hands-on, online learning environment this certificate program addresses the needs brought forth by industry
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/new-mobile-app-development-certificate-program-offered-at-bsc-in-response-to-industry-needs/
Water and wastewater systems operations specialists are vital to communities for access to clean drinking water. Over the next decade, the water sector is expected to lose 30 to 50 percent of the workforce to retirement. In response to this workforce need, Bismarck State College (BSC)
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-and-nd-rural-water-systems-association-partner-to-offer-apprenticeship-program/
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/emergency-grant-funding-available-for-bsc-students-with-pandemic-related-expenses/
As a polytechnic institution, Bismarck State College offers multiple entry and exit points that are flexible, affordable and easily transferable. Flex Start classes are an opportunity to start later and finish faster, giving new and current BSC students more options.
BSC’s Spring Flex
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-late-start-option-for-spring-semester-classes/
The following information was sent to BSC students, staff and faculty on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
Since March when COVID-19 first affected our BSC community, the decisions made about safety, classrooms, participation, housing and more have been filtered through five priorities:
Safeguard the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-to-allow-fans-audience-at-events-beginning-feb-22/
BSC will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-closed-veterans-day/
BSC will be closed Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24 & Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Eve & Day.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-closed-christmas-day/
Bismarck State College will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, in observation of Thanksgiving.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bsc-closed-thanksgiving/
BSC 2025 Fall Career Fair
Tuesday, October 14
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Advanced Technology Center, Bismarck State College
1220 Schafer St., Bismarck
College students and community members seeking employment can meet with more than 100 employers, discuss career options and network with other business
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-events/falljobandinternshipfair/
BSC will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-events/laborday/
Last year, more than 30 BSC students turned up the volume on their education with help from the Metallica Scholars Initiative. Now it’s your turn.
Whether you're chasing a career in Automation & Robotics, Mechanical Maintenance, or Automotive Collision Technology, the Metallica Scholars
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/metallicascholars2025/
At Bismarck State College, we believe in giving students the tools they need to get a head start on their future, and our Dual Credit program makes that possible. This program lets motivated high school students take college-level courses while still in high school, earning both high school and college
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/2025-dual-credit-grads/
Our program adheres to the exceptional standards of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), ensuring excellence in education and training.
BSC MLT Program Outcomes -Year
BSC Certification Exam Pass Rate
Graduation Rate
Placement Rate
Attrition
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/medicallaboratorytechnician/bsc-mlt-program-outcomes/
Bismarck State College's Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs let you move at your own pace and earn credit for what you already know. Designed for working adults, CBE shifts the focus from hours in a classroom to mastery of skills and knowledge. Courses span a variety of subjects, from biology,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/cbe/
Due to weather conditions, campus accessibility and our concern for community safety, the Bismarck State College campus will close at 3 p.m. (CST) today, Oct. 26. All classes and events after 3 p.m. will be canceled and offices will be closed. Only designated essential personnel should report for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-campus-will-close-at-3-pm-(cst)-on-oct-26/
Eight Dual Credit/Early Entry high school students from four Bismarck high schools graduated with a degree from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2023 semester and prior to their high school graduation ceremony. The graduates were recognized at the college's 83rd commencement
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/2023dualcreditearlyentrygraduates/
The Bismarck State College Music program presents its chamber ensembles in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium inside Schafer Hall on the BSC campus.
Performing are the Brass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and special guest performers Symbiotic
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fall16chamberconcert/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscpaloaltocyberpartnership/
https://bismarckstate.edu/military/news/march5closure/
An article by Jane M. Schreck, professor of English at Bismarck State College, has been accepted for publication in the upcoming issue of Religion and the Arts, a scholarly journal published by Boston College.
The article, scheduled for publication in December, is entitled "Theological
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/schreckpublished/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bschostsregionsfirstmajorcybersecurityconferencecybercon2018/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/cybersecurityprogramgift/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bsctobecomenorthdakotasfirstpolytechnicinstitution/
https://bismarckstate.edu/military/news/bscpresentsconcerttohonorveterans/
https://bismarckstate.edu/military/news/bscclosedthursdaydec27duetowinterstorm/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscclosedthursdaydec27duetowinterstorm/
In a national report regarding 2017 high school graduates in central North Dakota recently released, Bismarck State College (BSC) ranks as the graduates’ first choice for a college. This is true both for all students and for students who are the first generation in their families to pursue a college
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/studyshowsbscascollegeofchoiceincentralnorthdakota/
https://bismarckstate.edu/military/news/bscclosedafter4pmonjan29alldayjan30duetoextremecold/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscclosedafter4pmonjan29alldayjan30duetoextremecold/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscdesignatedanationalcenterofacademicexcellenceincyberdefenseeducation/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscuniversityofmarycomboteamplacesinregionalcyberdefensecompetition/
https://bismarckstate.edu/military/news/bscrankedwithyalestanfordonveteranstudentspendingandsuccess/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bschostsmiddleandhighschoolcybercamps/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/cybercon2019/
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/news/bscdeanandprofessorrecognizedforcareerandtechnicaleducationexcellence/
Four Bismarck State College students are among the 17 North Dakota community college students named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.
Michael Schultz, Power Generation Technology major from Grand Marsh, Wis.
Ashlei
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-students-named-to-the-2021-all-north-dakota-academic-team/
Bismarck State College saw a slight drop in enrollment from Spring 2020 to Spring 2021 – going from 3,526 to 3,468 students (-1.64%). The Fall to Spring retention rate was consistent (-0.9%), and BSC remains the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System with strong enrollment
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-sees-growth-and-opportunity-in-spring-enrollments/
April 2021
This summer, Bismarck State College is offering a 12-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course May 17 to August 6, 2021 for anyone age 16 and older looking to join the workforce as an EMT or to begin the pathway to a career as a paramedic, firefighter or other emergency responder.
“The
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bsc-offering-new-12-week-summer-emt-program/
Add class after deadline: Allows a student to enroll in a class after the last date to add based on BSC Dates and Deadlines Schedule.
Change class after deadline (swap): Allows a student to swap classes due to unforeseen circumstances after the last date to add.
Override requisite:
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/class-override/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/beheard/
Welcome to the Bismarck State College’s Congress of Student Organizations requests, forms and handbook! We are thrilled to provide you with an all-in-one resource for managing your student organization so you can streamline your organization's administrative tasks. This allows you to focus on
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/clubs/congress-of-student-organizations/
Bismarck has many clinics and hospitals to help take care of you.
Clinic hours are subject to change.
In an emergency call 9-1-1.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/bismarckmandan-clinics-and-hospitals/
On November 29, 2022, BSC broke ground on North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution's Polytechnic Education Center.
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/polytechnic-mission-expansion-timeline/from-the-ground-up-north-dakotas-polytechnic-institution/
For Spring 2024, there are Flex Start classes beginning in January, February, and March.
Campus Face-to-Face
Subject
Class
Start Time
End Time
Days
Start Date
End Date
ART 110
Intro to the Visual Arts
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
TR
1/22/2024
5/10/2024
ART
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/flex-start-classes/spring-2024-flex-start-classes/
Get a private school education at a public school price! With an opportunity like this, it would be silly not to start at Bismarck State College!
To make education more affordable and within reach, the University of Mary has launched an amazing opportunity for BSC alumni. Graduates from BSC with
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferinfo/transferfrombsc/nd-transfer-agreements/mystic-marauder-community-commitment/
Due to the high demand for manufacturing and energy industry employees, students enrolled in automation and energy programs at BSC are eligible to receive up to $5,000/academic per semester! Every student should apply.
Scholarships are not limited to financial need, and part-time and
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/scholarships/
Pursuant to SBHE Policy 820, BSC may offer a waiver towards course tuition at BSC to students meeting eligibility requirements.
Waiver Details:
Maximum of $500 (full-time 12+ credits) or $250 (part-time, taking 6 to 11 credits) awarded per semester for each semester.
The waiver applies
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/operations-management-waiver/
October 22–24, 2025
Bismarck State College
Advanced Technology Center
1220 Schafer Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Join us for a multidisciplinary Humanities Symposium on the 1980s, presented by Bringing Humanities to life at Bismarck State College. This engaging event will explore
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/humanitiessymposium/
This self-paced, online program is tailored for North Dakota students and provides comprehensive training aligned with the North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners (NDBDE) standards.
The dentist-sponsored option is designed for those already affiliated with a dental office. Eligibility requires
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/qualifieddentalassistant/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/studentdatadashboards/
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/studentcomplainprocess/
Bismarck State College has partnered with Cloverland Electric Cooperative to offer the Operator Maintenance Technician
Apprenticeship Program. This apprenticeship program is comprised of both credit and non-credit courses that are offered in a flexible, online format that enables you to maintain your
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/cloverland/
Welcome to the new era of Bismarck State College athletics! We are proud to announce our official transition to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and membership in the Frontier Conference. This exciting change marks a major step forward for our student-athletes, alumni and
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/naiafrontierconference/
Take what you need – Give what you can
What is the Mystics Magic Pantry?
The Mystics Magic Pantry is Bismarck State College’s on-campus resource, providing non-perishable food items, essential hygiene products, and BSC clothing. Initially established by the Student Government
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/studentgovernmentassociation/mysticsmagicpantry/
Bismarck State College is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security-Student
& Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to sponsor F-1 and M-1 student visas. Both student visa
classifications must maintain a specific minimum number of credit hours each semester to maintain
status. Academic compliance
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/international/maintainingstatuscomplicance/
Can F-1 students hold on-campus employment?
Yes, an F-1 international student, with authorization by your campus DSO, can work on-campus as a student employee.
All employment must be authorized first by your DSO. It is your responsibility to know and
understand the regulations and requirements
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/international/currentintstudents/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/modern computing/contact-us/
BSC's Student Employment program provides hands-on learning opportunities to keep students engaged and connected on campus while financing their education.
On-campus employment gives BSC students the ability to work where they learn and apply their education. Student employment is a great way
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/student-employment/
Once you accept your offer letter, there are a few more steps before you are ready to work. Please utilize the resources below to guide you through the onboarding process. Please contact bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu for questions regarding applications, offer letters and onboarding.
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/student-employment/onboarding-i9/
Programs offered by polytechnic institutions are developed in partnership with employers, alumni, and other working professionals. BSC has dozens of business leaders sitting on our Program Advisory Committees. These groups provide strategic advice, and feedback to our faculty and leadership team on
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/career-pathways/
Industry 4.0 is the advancement and integration of increased automation, improved communication, and production of smart machines that can analyze and diagnose issues without the need for human intervention. The combination of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things makes Industry 4.0 possible.
When
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/what-is-a-polytechnic/industry-40/
At BSC, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating the documentation processes necessary to ensure that you receive the accommodations you need for a successful and accessible educational experience. Documentation is essential to:
Establish disability or health condition
Understand how the
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/accessibility/apply/documentation-guidelines/
North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution offers many opportunities for business and industry partnerships. BSC can partner with you to build a strong, tech savvy workforce ready to solve complex social, economic and community problems as part of their education and in their careers. If you are looking
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/polytechnic-partnership-request/
The timing of the admissions process depends on when BSC receives the required documentation. If you have any questions with any part of this process feel free to connect with an Admissions Counselor or call (Toll Free) 1-800-445-5073 or 701-224-5429.
Submit information to:
Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/ksa-students/
If you've completed the required BSC coursework toward a college certificate, diploma or associate degree while in high school, follow the steps below to make sure everything is in place for graduation.
1. Complete the Application for Degree
Submit your Application for
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/application-for-degree/
BSC, North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, provides industry responsive pathways for learners. Our curriculum is developed in partnership, aligns with business and industry standards, educates the talent essential in today’s workforce. We connect, collaborate, and create opportunity for
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/business-and-industry/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/studentgovernmentassociation/
If you are submitting a request to have a third party, an outside agency/business, reimburse your tuition and need official documents from BSC, submit the Tuition Reimbursement form to BSC Student Finance.
The student cannot have an outstanding balance.
Complete and save the Tuition
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/studentfinance/tuition-reimbursement/
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/
Select the link to view estimated tool charges for your program. If your program is not listed, you do not have a tool list. Tool purchasing will be discussed at your registration appointment.
Tool List
Automotive Collision
Automotive
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/limited-technical/tool-list/
The below serves as general computer recommendations for BSC students. Visit your academic program page for the specific computer requirements for your academic program.
All BSC courses use a Learning Management System (LMS) called Blackboard. Chromebooks, Chrome OS devices, iPads, and mobile devices
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/computerspecificationsrecommendations/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.2406.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/mobile application development/contact-us/
Are you a current BSC student? Do you have what it takes to embody the Mystics spirit?
Each year the BSC Public Affairs Team hires students to help with the the coordination and performance of “Merlin the Mystic” mascot at athletic games, special events and other student life activities
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/merlin-the-mystic/talent/
We are partners in the teaching, learning, and engagement work of Bismarck State College.
We support the mission and goals of the College by providing information resources and library services.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/library/aboutus/mission/
Support the Friends of OLLI Fund
Help OLLI@BSC continue to foster intellectual curiosity and love of learning for active seniors! With your support, we can work towards our goal of becoming financially self-sufficient, while continuing to provide affordable, high-quality programming
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/friends-of-olli/
BY KIM SINGER
Members share why they love OLLI@BSC
Marc and Margaret Fiechtner have been members of OLLI for several years. “We initially signed up for lectures that sounded interesting, soon realizing that many of the lectures we attended were not to be missed! I don’t think that
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/love-for-olli/
FROM BSC DEGREE TO FOUNDING A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS
BY KIM SINGER
The 2020 BSC Alumna of the Year is an inventor, entrepreneur and visionary. Kari Warberg Block (‘82) is the founder and CEO of EarthKind, a U.S.-based company that develops and manufactures high-performance,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/bsc-alumnu-of-the-year-kari-warberg-block/
When it became clear that a traditional commencement ceremony wasn’t in the cards, the BSC community invested dozens of hours creating a livestream video event that honored the 970 students who earned degrees, and welcomed Miss America 2018 Cara Mund as the 2020 BSC commencement speaker. A
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/virtual-commencement-brings-community-together/
When BSC received the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the U.S. Department of Education, the college worked quickly to create a request process that would ensure students with the greatest need could receive the funds necessary to help them through the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/supporting-students-in-need/
In July, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that all close-contact fall sports will be shifted to the spring semester, and the winter sports will have a revised season. This triggered changes in the BSC Mystics volleyball and basketball seasons.
Volleyball, which
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/quiet-fall-busy-spring-as-athletics-adjusts/
It was opening day on campus at Bismarck State College. Students were moving in; professors were getting their classrooms prepped and everything was going perfectly.
It was a very calm day when out of nowhere, everything changed and darkness filled the sky. Thunder roared in the clouds above and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/mystic/mystics-mystery/
Editor's Note
BSC is open.
We believe that offering our students a true college experience right now is the right thing to do. We’ve worked hard to make sure we have the safeguards on campus and technology in the classroom that will ensure our students can keep moving toward their
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/
Secondary and post-secondary schools can become an academy school member to receive the following benefits and ensure every student is cyber educated by training your high school or college instructors to teach Palo Alto Networks curriculum:
Receive operational support, troubleshooting, and curriculum
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/palo-alto-regional-academy/
BSC offers a rich music program that allows students to enjoy their passions and develop their skills by participating in lessons, classes and a number of performing groups. In addition to our student performances, BSC hosts other performers as part of ArtsQuest, our symposia and other activities.
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/music-events/
The building blocks of a great career and rewarding future are waiting for you as an adult returning to college at Bismarck State College. Whether you dive in full time, or take it one class at a time, BSC welcomes you!
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/adult-students/
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security have designated BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
Stamp of Approval of BSC's degree program, curriculum and supporting opportunities/extracurricular activities.
Graduates
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/cybersecuritycenter/cae-designation/
Courses in cybersecurity at Bismarck State College are currently 16 weeks in length online or on campus.
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/become-a-student/additional-information-for-students/
Welcome to Bismarck State College's Cybersecurity Center! We look forward to working with you as a student of the nation's premier provider of cybersecurity education and training.
If you have questions at any time please contact us at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or 701.224.5755.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/become-a-student/
As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College prepares you to be workforce ready, right out of college. Hands-on learning from industry-trained faculty and internships with industry partners will put you on a direct path to your future career. BSC provides you with the skills
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/what-is-a-polytechnic/
BSC has always helped students onto career pathways that make them more successful – whether they earn their general eds and transfer on or pursue technical degrees with us. As a polytechnic, BSC now fills an existing gap in the higher ed landscape. We develop the highly skilled technical talent
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/contact-us/
Want feedback on your use of alcohol?
Complete the Alcohol e-CHECK UP TO GO
The Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
Your personal risk patterns
Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
Your
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/counseling/personalcounseling/preventionresources/echeckup/
To schedule a tour, contact BSC Student and Residence Life:
Office: 701-224-5464
E-mail: bsc.housing@bismarckstate.edu
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/housingoptions/housing-tours/
North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association
Water Systems Operations Specialists Apprenticeship Program
Bismarck State College (BSC) has partnered with the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association to offer the Water Systems Operations Specialists Apprenticeship Program. This apprenticeship
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/water/nrwa/
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The Timely Warning Notices documented here are pursuant to the requirement of the Jeanne Clery Act. An alert is posted when BSC considers a situation to pose an ongoing threat to the college community. If you have any questions about alerts posted, please contact the BSC Campus Police.
** REPORT
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/timely-warning-notices/
Agreeing to a monthly Payment Plan Option at BSC allows students a flexible option to pay their eligible charges. Students who are approved to be on a Payment Plan and are current on their installments within a payment plan, will not incur late fees or student holds that prevent course registration.
Payment
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/billingpayment/payment-plan/
At age 21, Donna Hogue became a widow. She buried her young husband on her younger son’s first birthday, and moved home to her parents in Hebron, N.D. After a year, she started over, moving to Bismarck and working up to three part-time jobs at a time.
Since that early heartbreak,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/working-mom-of-four-ready-for-the-front-lines/
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/
Retired BSC art professor and alumnae Michelle Lindblom paints big, vibrant abstract pieces. Her works can be found in several buildings on campus and displayed in homes and galleries throughout the region.
She begins her paintings without a clear idea of where they’ll end, and so
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/recovery-as-discovery-find-beauty-in-the-ugliness-of-addiction/
During President Skogen’s tenure, BSC grew in students and capacity. In 2013, the college’s enrollment exceeded 4,000 for
the first time, cementing BSC as the third largest college in the North Dakota University System.
Additionally, the college, often in partnership with the BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/dr-skogen-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-at-bsc/campus-building-additions-and-updates-2007-2020/
If you would like information about Bismarck State College, or to be contacted by a representative, please complete the form below. Be sure to provide as much information as possible.
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Editor's Note
I look forward to winter. I’m a born and bred North Dakotan, and I’m not afraid of the cold or the dark. It’s a time to read more books, connect with family in front of the fire or with friends over a stew that's been simmering all day. It’s a time to slow
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/
When you ask Bismarck State College Alumni of the Year Vern Dosch about his life, he’ll tell you that he’s married to Lynne, has three children, five grandchildren, and that family and his home on the Missouri River bring him joy.
But for the most part, he’ll steer the conversation
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/alumnioftheyearverndosch/
Aside from spending time together due to simply being father and son, former and current BSC HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) Assistant Professors Arlan and Ryan Okerson have been with each other on the soccer field as well as in the classroom.
It started with Ryan’s interest
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/professorfollowsinfathersfootstepsfromsoccerfieldtofieldofwork/
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/artgalleryexhibits/roximathisgasbubbleineye/
Late fees are applied on the 14th of each month on any account balance that has reached the 30 days past due point. Holds will also be placed on your account balances that are past due – preventing future enrollment and your ability to obtain an official transcript.
BSC Policies
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/tuitionfees/latefees/
Munich and Heidelberg, Germany: May 11 - 18, 2019
Guide/Host: Deborah Manz, Debbie lived in Heidelberg for 3 years as a teenager
Transportation:
Flights on Delta: Bismarck – Minneapolis – Amsterdam-Frankfurt
Transfer from Frankfurt to Heidelberg hotel
Train
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/pasttours/germany2019/
Gannon Gallery
Skogen Hall
2nd Floor
1400 Schafer St.
Dedicated in 1981 to the memory of Clell and Ruth Gannon, the Gannon Gallery is a light-filled space in BSC's Skogen Hall. Regional artists, student work and more rotate through this free public space throughout the year.
About
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/art-gallery-exhibits/
"For over eighty years, Bismarck State College Theatre has served the students of BSC and the audiences of the Bismarck-Mandan area by creating hands-on learning experiences that lead to high-quality live theatre that enriches, entertains and enhances our community."
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/theatre-events/
Science Olympiad is the nation's premier science event challenging students on 6400 teams in 50 states to leverage their science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) abilities in a variety of cooperative and competitive events. Bismarck State College has hosted the competition locally
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/youth-programs/
This 50,000 square-foot building contains a 50-meter competition pool, diving, recreation and lap pools and seating for spectators. Its wellness center has strength and cardiovascular equipment and a group fitness and dance studio. Children can enjoy the Turtle Beach indoor playground as well as activity-based
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/campus-facilities/
Financial Aid information for Service Members
Follow these guidelines to apply for and determine your federal student aid eligibility.
Please keep in mind that applying for federal student aid is separate from applying for your military benefits. Please be in contact with the BSC Veterans
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/veterans/financialaidforservicemembers/
Financial Aid information for Service Members
Follow these guidelines to apply for and determine your federal student aid eligibility.
Applying for federal student aid is separate from applying for your military benefits. Contact the BSC Veterans Services office to inquire about your benefits.
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/financialaidforservicemembers/
Earl Torgerson, BSC associate professor of residential construction and sustainability technology, recently used his skill set to teach furniture-making to representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGO) in Fiji, Ghana, Liberia and Uganda. He participated in a five-day workshop at the Marc
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/torgersonuseswoodworkingskillstobenefitdevelopingcountries/
About 25,000 copies of Vintage Guitar magazine are printed and distributed all over the world each month. Established in 1986, the subscription-based publication features the companies that build vintage guitars and artists who play them as well as information on new gear, up-and-coming artists and
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/greatgigbigstage/
BSC Campus Police offers several free services to students, faculty and staff throughout the year. To utilize these services, please call 701-224-2700. In order to help keep campus a safe place to live, learn and work, Campus Police holds various free safety classes throughout the year. From self-defense
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/publicsafetyservices/
Apply for your free parking permit online and pick it up in the BSC Campus Police office. All students who come to the BSC campus need a parking permit.
Click Apply for a Parking Permit below.
Select Affiliated Login and enter your CampusConnection login credentials.
Click Menu and select
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/parkingpermits/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/silentwitnessform/
Enroll in Duo
Add a Device
Duo Multi-Factor Authentication FAQ
Enroll in Duo
How do I enroll in Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
When logging into a Duo protected application such as Microsoft 365, Blackboard, Duo Device Management, and the NDUS Portal using your
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/mfa/
Bismarck State College's National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is proud to offer a wide variety of courses for the water and wastewater industry online. These courses offer one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date training opportunities you will find to meet certification requirements. In
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/water/
Editor's Note
A recent newspaper opinion piece by a North Dakota University System faculty member raised the alarm that North Dakota colleges and universities will no longer be
able to survive on traditional first year students. From the community college perspective, my response is... duh.
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter201819/
BSC Practical Nursing Program at Sakakawea Medical Center
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Practical Nursing program was established at the Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) in Hazen, N.D., as a way to give individuals in and around that community the opportunity to become a nurse locally.
How
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/dnp/hazen/
BSC Practical Nursing Program at the Ashley Medical Center
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Practical Nursing program was established at the Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, N.D., as a way to give individuals in and around that community the opportunity to become a nurse locally.
How the
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/dnp/ashley/
BSC Practical Nursing Program at West River Health Services
Starting in 2019 the Bismarck State College (BSC) Practical Nursing program will be offered at West River Health Services in Hettinger, N.D., as a way to give individuals in and around that community the opportunity to become a nurse locally.
How
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/dnp/hettinger/
It may be surprising to find out that BSC Foundation Theatre Scholarship recipient and NDSU’s December 2016 commencement speaker Nathan Kurtti didn’t always have a way with words. He worked hard to become who he is today – an English teacher at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo.
Kurtti
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/nathankurttipreparedforeverystageofhislife/
Inspired by BSC professors, now she serves as faculty at two colleges
BSC alum Samantha Moeker lives in Wassau, Wisconsin, and is one of five oral health educators for the state, works as a dental hygienist, serves as community faculty at the Central Wisconsin Medical College and has an adjunct faculty
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/samanthamoekerpursuesacademiclife/
Mystic Print is the printing service for BSC students. Students can print to designated printers from labs and personal computers while on the campus network.
Note: If you are using your own laptop, you need to be connected to a secure BSC wireless network (BSC-Housing-Secure or NDUS–Systemwide).
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/mysticprint/
Spectacles, Top Hats, and Ties: David Driesbach Prints
David Driesbach is a storyteller weaving humor with wit and mystery into surreal, theatre-like narratives. The spaces of his work are filled with ambiguous architecture, curious actors, and absurd props. These compelling scenes, costumes,
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/artgalleryexhibits/spectaclestophatsandtiesexhibit/
Many students attend Bismarck State College with the goal of transferring to a four-year institution.
BSC has agreements with several institutions and NDUS to aid in the transfer process.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferring-college-credits/transfer-agreements/
Aikido Bismarck - College students' rates are $60/month compared to the regular rate of $80/month. Memberships are allowed to start and restart without termination fees of any kind.
Anima Cucina - 5% off purchases with your student ID. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. Valid student
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/student-discounts/
BSC understands the diversity of the state of North Dakota and realizes that each community is a reflection of the unique needs, community impact and economic conditions of our area. BSC is closely connected to our surrounding community and is engaged and aligned with the efforts and decision-makers
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/healthandwellness/
PhishNotify is a tool that will allow you to report suspicious emails received in your email. It is available for Outlook on your desktop, webmail, and the Outlook mobile app for iOS and Android. When a suspicious email is identified as one you believe to be phishing or potentially malicious, click
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/phishnotify/
Bismarck State College is continuously working to make transfer easier. Many students attend BSC with the intention of transferring to a four year college or university and many students who are just starting at BSC have attended other colleges and universities.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferring-college-credits/
The information below serves as general computer recommendations for BSC students. Visit your academic program page for the specific computer requirements for your academic program.
All BSC courses use a Learning Management System (LMS) called Blackboard. Chromebooks, Chrome OS devices,
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What is Read&Write?
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.
Includes features such as:
Hear documents and web pages read aloud to
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the AIM Scholarship, please ensure that you meet the following criteria:
Acceptance: You must have been accepted for admission to BSC.
Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States, a national, a refugee alien, or a permanent
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The Red River floods Grand Forks and East Grand Fords, causing $2 billion in damage.
Princess Diana is killed in a car crash in Paris.
Titanic debuts in movie theatres.
Governor of North Dakota is Ed Schafer.
The average cost of a new home was $176,000 and a gallon of regular gas cost $1.22.
You
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Pursuant to SBHE Policy 820, BSC may offer a waiver for one free BAS course at BSC to students meeting eligibility requirements.
Waiver Details:
The amount of the waiver will not exceed the base tuition for one 300-level course.
Eligibility is determined prior to the start of
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Your student Merit page
Your student Merit page is an impressive online profile to collect and share your achievements and awards while you are at Bismarck State College. Every BSC student has a Merit page!
CLICK HERE to get started
Enhance your college experience with a unique
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Thank you for using the BSC Mystic Marketplace. Let us know how we did by completing our survey.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/dining/survey/
The purpose of the General Concern Report Form is to report student and/or employee incidents or well-being concerns to BSC. This form may also be used to inquire about resources. Click 'submit report' upon completion.
The BSC Concern Reports are checked regularly. However, if you need immediate
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CPDLP Rating Roadmap for Electrician's Mate (EM) Coast Guard Rating
EM - AAS Electrical Transmission Systems Technology
EM - AAS Electric Power Technology
EM - AAS Power Generation Technology
EM - AAS Process Technology
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EDITOR’S NOTE
The challenge and the strength of a community college is to serve the needs of the whole community - filling the workforce pipeline with technical graduates, offering an affordable start for transfer students, providing training to industry and holding classes for lifelong learners.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/
Kevin Cavanagh's popular entrepreneurship courses at Bismarck State College typically have 20-30 students in them both Spring and Fall semesters. He finds that he's often teaching to already-established entrepreneurs.
"It surprises me how many students coming in already have a business. Right
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/entrepreneurialspirit/
All five Gilchrist siblings tell the same story about their time at Bismarck State College: The teachers were outstanding, and their years here were the most rewarding of their college careers.
Marie ("Pinky") Gilchrist, Kevin Gilchrist, Bridget (Gilchrist) Whittey, Chad Gilchrist
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/legacyfamilypuregold/
Justin Reinicke was uninspired in high school, and didn't go straight on to college. He worked in the concrete industry, but after a while began thinking about what might come next. "I knew in the back of my mind that I had potential, and I didn't want it to go to waste."
He decided
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During a visit to North Dakota in 2016, BSC alumna Michelle Roberts interviewed fellow Pulitzer Prize winner, author Sonia Nazario, as part of the North Dakota Humanities Council Gamechanger event. When the two women hit the stage, Roberts listened hard, and asked the straightforward, simple questions
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BSC is approved to offer programs to veterans and other eligible persons for veteran's benefits. For details, visit the BSC Veterans Services site. If you have any questions on how your approved Veteran's benefits may affect your tuition and fee billing please contact Student Finance. We can be reached
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/tuitionfees/veterans/
Please follow the directions below to request the BSC Financial Aid office to generate an awards notice for you to submit to your scholarship, tribal, or any other organization requesting financial aid information.
It is the student's responsibility to submit the award letter to your organization
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/thirdpartyawardletter/
Welcome to the BSC Cybersecurity Center
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Online Preliminary Test
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May 16, 2025 – 2 p.m. (CST)
Bismarck Event Center
315 South 5th Street
Bismarck, N.D.
Ceremony will run approximately 1 1/2 hours.
There will be no commencement rehearsal.
Do not bring valuables such as purses, cameras, coats or cell phones into the Event Center. There
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BSC and VCSU Announce Collaborative Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree
A new collaborative program between BSC and Valley City State University (VCSU) means students now can earn an Associate in Science degree with an emphasis in elementary education from BSC and a Bachelor of Science degree in
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by Kimberly Singer
Bismarck Downtowners Association Executive Director Dawn Kopp, ‘99 BSC alumna, has been in her role for 10 years now. Around 2008 she helped create a walking map of Downtown Bismarck. It featured 25 places. The map is updated annually, and this year 70 shops, restaurants,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/sheworkstomakedowntownbismarckadestination/
OCTOBER OPEN HOUSE OPENS EYES
A record number of high school students attended the annual BSC Fall Open House in October.Staff, faculty and student ambassadors led the 300+ students and their parents on tours of a campus vibrant with fall color and bustling with students. In the Bavendick Stateroom,
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Following a 20 percent budget reduction to the college in FY17, BSC President Larry C. Skogen is focused on navigating the college through to better times. He says that in order to continue to meet workforce needs and student expectations, BSC will be strengthening its industry partnerships and extending
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/growthincybersecurityhealthsciencesthroughfundraising/
Dave Lewellyn, assistant professor of visual arts, received the 2017 Jack Fellowship from the BSC Foundation. Lewellyn has an associate degree from BSC, and a Bachelor of Arts from NDSU. He studied abroad in Italy with Montserrat College of Art, and is currently completing a Master of Art degree from
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/artprofessorreceives2017jackfellowship/
President's Run Marks 10th Anniversary
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts joined BSC President Larry C. Skogen and family, friends, colleagues and students of retired BSC professor of Mathematics Don Bigwood for a run to Minot this past July. Participants enjoyed lunch at the Scandinavian
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/friendsdonorshittheroadandthelinks/
Editor's Note
As I write this, the first snowfall of the season is blanketing the landscape. It's peaceful. I slowed down driving to work and took the time long-needed to craft this note. I welcome winter. The care required to stay safe and warm means we race out the door less, savor life more.
Now,
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by Kimberly Singer
They say inspiration can come from anywhere. That couldn’t be more true for inventor, entrepreneur and BSC alum Kari Warberg Block, founder and CEO of Earthkind, a U.S.-based company that develops and manufactures high performance, eco-friendly pest control for households
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/mousetomultimilliondollarcompany/
by Kimberly Singer
North Dakota has 13 state parks as well as many recreational areas. Tyler Schelske, a 2014 BSC grad, would like to work at all of them. In April 2017, he checked a fifth area off his list when he became site supervisor of Sully Creek State Park, located a little more than two miles
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/rangerduo/
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Car, motorcycle, or Mystic bus, no matter your ride -
if it's got wheels, it will be a great time!
Register for the 2025 President's Run!
Gather your friends together and join BSC President Dan Leingang for a summer day to enjoy the sights of North Dakota on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Join
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BSC live streaming of the Great Plains & EmPower ND Energy Conference.
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/live/energyexpo/
Do you have parents or grandparents who have graduated from BSC?
Be part of a new tradition!
The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association began a new tradition in 2016 by honoring graduates who shared a legacy with parents or grandparents who also graduated from BJC or BSC.
As
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Commencement Ceremony
May 16, 2025 – 2 p.m. (CST)
Bismarck Event Center
315 South 5th Street
Bismarck, ND
For hotel accommodations, restaurants, and area attractions, visit the Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Arrival, Parking, and Seating
Doors open to guests
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EDITOR’S NOTE
As we researched and wrote the stories for this issue of BSC Magazine a theme arose. Much of the success our students find happens beyond the book, outside the classroom. This isn’t new, it was true for me back in the day. The skills I developed at
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/
In June, Julie Barth retired after 27 years of teaching graphic arts for Bismarck Public Schools. In August, one of her students, Abby Anderson, took her place at the Career Academy on the BSC campus. Both moved to Bismarck at a young age, both have design degrees from BSC and both have an admiration
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/studentbecomesteacher/
Weekdays, she’s BSC assistant professor of Engineering Jen Kessler. On the weekends, she’s the guitar-wielding frontwoman of blues-rock trio, Jennifer Lyn.
If you look to stereotypes, the connection between engineering and rocking out in front of a crowd is a stretch. Engineers aren’t
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August 28, 2016
I was a freshman, and I had just finished my New Student Registration in the summer of 2015 when my mother and I decided to walk through the stations that advertised the different clubs, tutoring services, and other academic recourses. I was so eager to start school! It all seemed
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Credit courses offered through the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence can be used for industry training purposes. Industry employees can take courses on campus or online to develop their knowledge and skills for daily use, while earning credits towards a college degree.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/trainingcredit/
BSC offers accommodations for students as well as for attendees of workshops and conferences held on the BSC campus in the summer.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/housingoptions/summerhousingconferenceattendees/
If you are entering either an undergraduate or graduate university, it is likely that you will be expected to take an entrance exam. BSC is now partnering with The Center for Legal Studies, an organization that has been offering classes to prepare you to take these exams since 1980.
SAT Test
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/personalandprofessional/testprep/
Energy companies are constantly seeking to hire graduates from BSC Energy Programs. Job Service North Dakota ranks many careers in the energy industry with a bright outlook, indicating strong job growth over the coming years.
BSC uses Handshake – an online career development platform to assist
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/jobs/
This is the application for incoming or returning interns to apply for Bismarck State College campus housing.
A total fee of $25.00 will be charged. This is a one-time, non-refundable application fee.
Room charges are transferred to your BSC Student Finance account and all charges are due
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Program Level - Undergraduate Certificate
Program Length -9 months
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Becoming a Student
Degree Programs & Course Offerings
How to Request Joint Service Transcripts (JST)
Application for Admission
Placement Testing
Transfer Credits
Registering for Classes
Buy Books
BSC Academic Services
About
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Transfer Student Transcript Requirements
Students who wish to attend Bismarck State College and have attended other colleges or universities must provide the Admissions Office with all official and complete transcripts. Please request that all transcripts be sent directly (in a sealed envelope)
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In order for a student to be awarded a degree, they must complete an Application for Degree.
The Apply for Graduation form in Campus Connection is not active! Students should submit their Application for Degree using the links below.
Students are encouraged to apply immediately following enrollment
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Department of Energy Designation: National Power Plant Operations, Technology and Education Center
On May 18, 2007, United States Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman designated Bismarck State College as the National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center. This official designation recognizes
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Vision
The Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence is a worldwide leader in energy education and training for the energy industry.
Mission
The Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence is the provider of choice for the education of students and the
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The National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is a spacious 106,200 square-foot building with phenomenal views of the Missouri River. The building serves as the national center of education and training for the energy industry.
The NECE is heated, cooled and ventilated from a geothermal system
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Jack Science Center - Lab 122
Fall and Spring Terms:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Between Terms and Spring Break:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Closed on holidays and over the summer
Library – Skogen 101
The
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BSC Computer Center/Help Desk
Location: Schafer Hall 129
Phone: (701) 224-5442
Email: bsc.helpdesk@bismarckstate.edu (monitored during regular business hours)
BSC Campus Map
BSC Help Desk Hours:
Academic School Year:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Central
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Bismarck State College uses the Blackboard (Bb) Learning Management System for online learning. Click the button below to be redirected to the BSC Blackboard login.
Blackboard Login
Login Information
Use your Campus Connection ID and password to log in to Blackboard (Bb). Your
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Application Fee Waiver for Active Duty Military: The $35 Admission fee will be waived for students who provide documentation of current active duty military status. Proper documentation includes a copy of one of the following: Common Access Card (CAC) - copy (front side) of Military ID indicating active
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BSC Intramurals offers a unique way to stay active, meet new people, blow off some steam, and have fun. This year, we are excited to feature a variety of co-ed leagues and one-time events.
You can sign up or find more information on IMLeagues.com.
INTRAMURAL FALL SPORTS
Flag Football
Basketball
Billiards
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Bismarck State College students who are enrolled for one or more credits can install Microsoft 365 for FREE on their personal devices.
What is included with the Microsoft 365 subscription license?
Microsoft 365 apps for PC (the latest Office applications for Windows)
Microsoft 365 apps for
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Bismarck State College uses your official BSC email address to communicate important information. It is your responsibility to check your BSC email account regularly.
First Time Student User
Click the EMAIL graphic at the top of the page
When logging in, your username is
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Your NDUS Account is used to access Campus Connection, Blackboard, email and Office 365 services, lab computers and the wireless network
The NDUS Account Self Service site allows you to:
Claim your NDUS Account
Change your password
Locate your User ID
Reset a forgotten password
Find
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Complete an application.
Provide documentation of your disability or health condition.
Schedule an appointment to meet with Student Accessibility Staff to collaboratively create an accommodation plan
Accommodation examples include but are not limited to peer mentoring support,
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Bismarck State College Accessibility Policy:
Bismarck State College complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person
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BSC students can obtain access to Genio through BSC’s Student Accessibility Office. Genio is an online notetaking software that allows students to capture, organize, refine, and study recorded class notes.
What is Genio?
How to use Genio
Using Genio on your phone
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Courtesy services may be provided to students who need access to the classroom and/or campus environments because of a temporary health condition, hospitalization or pregnancy.
BSC’s Student Accessibility Office will attempt to assist students with temporary medical conditions in their
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/accessibility/temporary/
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available online.
If you've never received GI Bill Benefits, you'll need to complete VA Form 22-1990. This form is the application for chapters
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Higher Education Opportunity Act
BSC makes the following information available to all students, employees, prospective students, and prospective employees as they have the right to institutional information based on federal and state law.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315)
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A Third Party is an outside agency/business that submits a check or contract authorizing BSC to invoice them for all or a portion of account charges. An Account Charge is a BSC expense on the student account, such as: student tuition, course fees, mandatory fees, room, board, books, or equipment. Any
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It's up to you to know the important dates and deadlines at BSC. The calendars here include:
Last date for 100% tuition refund based on the actual class start and end dates
Late date fee of 1.75% will be applied to past due balances
Last date to enroll (Add)
Last date to drop without
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Military Tuition Assistance (Military TA)
Military TA can cover BSC tuition costs only. Mandatory fees and class fees are not covered by TA, and are the direct responsibility of the student, per the Department of Defense.
**Military students may qualify for the North Dakota Military/Veteran
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Starting in the 2019 calendar year and moving forward, Bismarck State College students eligible to receive a 1098-T tuition statement automatically receive the form online only via their Campus Connection account. Students who wish to receive a paper copy must contact the Student Finance office, via
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Clay Jenkinson is a North Dakotan, born in Minot, raised in Dickinson, who left to go to college. After 20 years away, he returned to North Dakota in 2005. Clay is an award winning historical performer and the voice of his alter-ego Thomas Jefferson on the weekly NPR program The Thomas Jefferson Hour.
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/conversations/conversationsbios/
Bookstore Charging to a Third Party
A third party contract must be submitted to BSC Student Finance Services at least 24 hours (not counting weekends) prior to the time you plan on charging books at the BSC Bookstore.
Allow 24 hours for processing time once BSC Student Finance Services
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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.
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How are you filling your employee pipeline?
Many companies struggle to recruit and retain skilled employees who are interested in long-term careers at an energy facility, at the same time companies are facing a loss of institutional knowledge due to retirements. BSC can help fill the gap by
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/workforce/gyo/
The Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program prepares employees for journeyman troubleshooting and repair technicians on electrical and/or mechanical plant systems and equipment. The program covers the entire subject from an introduction to electricity and electronics to step-by-step
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/elmain/
The Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship Program prepares employees for journeyman troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair technicians for all plant instrumentation, controls and computer equipment.
The program begins by describing the safe operation and maintenance of sensors, transducers,
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/inst/
Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within an Instrumentation Apprenticeship Program:
TPC 111 - How Power Plants Work
Covers the basic steam generation system, how thermal energy is converted into electrical energy, components of the system, and design features for gaining thermal
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/inst/instcd/
Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within an Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program:
TPC 111 - How Power Plants Work
Covers the basic steam generation system, how thermal energy is converted into electrical energy, components of the system, and design features for gaining
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/elmain/emcd/
The Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence recognizes training utilized through the United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) and awards credit towards specific degree programs. The following charts outline the training that has been reviewed. If an apprenticeship
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/usmap/
Bismarck State College is a SOCNAV institution and is proud to offer five National Energy Center of Excellence associate degree programs under the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP).
View the available programs and applicable rating roadmaps.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/ncpdlp/
Looking for graduates to fill job openings in your company? Recruitment opportunities are available for companies interested in hiring BSC students:
Posting a position:
Companies that have an open position can have it posted on Job Seekers Network free of charge! Job Seekers Network is an online
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/workforce/hire/
BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
Basic Electrical Theory - 7 CEH (3 Simulation CEH)
This course provides a review of basic electrical
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BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
Emergency Operations Section 1 - Operating Emergencies and Standards - 12 CEH
This course covers the
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Since 1980, the Foundation has awarded $4.3 million in scholarships to thousands of BSC students.
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Going to class and engaging with your professors are half the battle when it comes to academic success. But you'll need more than that. Bismarck State College offers many resources and services to help you along the path to completing your degree.
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Support Your Bismarck State College Community!
Every gift to the BSC Foundation makes a difference! We truly appreciate the generosity of those who choose to support BSC. Click the green "Donate Now!" button below to make a donation by credit card or electronic check using our secure
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Donors to the BSC Foundation gather for the annual President's Club Dinner at the
Bismarck State College Bavendick Stateroom.
At the Bismarck State College Foundation, we are fortunate to have the support of many individuals and organizations across our community,
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The National Energy Center of Excellence is proud to partner with several different entities, including colleges, energy industry companies and the military. Visit the links for more information on each partnership:
Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC)
Army 12P
Bellingham
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The energy industry plays an important role in North Dakota’s economy, providing thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Many areas of the industry expect strong growth over the coming decade, while also experiencing high levels of retirements, leading to strong demand for qualified, skilled employees.
The
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Recruiting a qualified workforce is just the first step. Ensuring skill sets remain relevant and up-to-date involves continuous training and learning.
The National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) develops industry-recognized courses and programs to respond to the ever-changing workplace
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/
At BSC we believe that an important part of your college education happens when class isn’t in session. BSC hosts a wide array of enrichment courses, concerts, readings, art exhibits and plays on campus. You can work out or catch a game at the BSC Aquatic Center and the MDU Resources
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Investing in higher education is a major financial decision, and many students need to look beyond their own resources for assistance. BSC's Financial Aid office helps students and their families secure the resources necessary to fund a Bismarck State College education.
The BSC Financial Aid Office
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The Bismarck State College Foundation awards close to $1.7 million in scholarships annually.
The priority deadline is Jan. 1, but students can submit up to Sept. 1. Scholarship recipients
are notified in the Spring and Summer. Apply for your scholarship today at
bismarckstate.edu/Scholarships and
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Welcome to the Bismarck State College family! We are so pleased your student has chosen BSC.
As a support to your students, we want you just as involved with the BSC campus. Throughout the year we have athletics events, plays, concerts, art showings, and many other events that are open to the public.
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Mailing Address
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P.O. Box 5587
Bismarck, ND 58506
Shipping Address
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Bismarck, ND 58501
Please make sure to include name and department of recipient when mailing/shipping
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Going to college doesn’t mean doing it alone. Whether you are a first-time freshman or a veteran returning to school after years away, BSC offers a number of student services to help you succeed academically and personally during your college career and beyond.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/
WELCOME HOME!
Whether you are a new graduate, one of the trailblazers who attended the first classes on the third floor at BHS or anyone between - this website is for you! Please take time to explore the BSC National Alumni Association's website, and check back often for additional content and features.
Incorporated
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/
The 1939 Society: A New Tradition - A Lasting Legacy
On September 4, 1939, Bismarck Junior College opened for classes. Enrollment on that first day was 104 full and part-time students who were taught by faculty of 12 instructors in classrooms on the third floor of the Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/1939society/
The BSC Alumni Association values the support and commitment that alumni, fans and friends of the college give BSC through support of the association. Supporting the best interests and traditions of Bismarck/Mandan's community college and its alumni nationwide is a top priority.
By attending Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/advantage/
Nominations for the 2026 Alumni of the Year, Rising Star, and Legacy Family will open in November 2026, check back soon for additional information!
Graduates of Bismarck State College (formerly Bismarck Junior College) have found success all over the world in their careers as community, state, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/awards/
The 2024-25 BSC National Alumni Association is managed by a board representing graduates and current students from six decades, and the Alumni Development Manager.
President - Donna Fricke
Vice President - Rob Koppinger
Past President - Katie Robinson
Additional Board Members:
Debbie Matz
Deg
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/board/
While some people like the complexities of living off-campus – cooking, cleaning, utility bills, rent and gas money to get to campus – BSC's 400+ on-campus residents find that living on campus is more convenient and more fun!
HOUSING FACT SHEET 2025-26
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/housingoptions/
College life is richer when you get involved, and Bismarck State College provides options for every interest! Take advantage of the great activities and organizations available at BSC. Be a fan of Mystic athletics, join an intramural team, write for the student newspaper, DJ on The Myx, hold office,
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/
The Mystic ID Card is your official college identification card to be used for campus services such as dining, bookstore purchases, library circulation, and more. Use of the card constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions of the cardholder agreement accompanying the card when issued, as amended
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/mysticid/
A non-degree student is any student who has not met the necessary admission requirements or is not pursuing a degree or vocational program. Credits earned cannot be used toward a degree, diploma, or certificate until all admissions requirements have been satisfied and all college credit records have
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/visiting/
New students are high school students that have never enrolled in a BSC dual credit class.
Returning students are high school students who took a dual credit class in a previous semester, but not the most recent semester.
1. Submit online Admissions Application
BSC Application
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/highschool/
Energy Student Verification Form
The verification form helps us to better assist you in reaching your educational goals. This form is only required for energy programs.
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/military/
Thank you for choosing BSC! Please be advised that all documents submitted must be official, translated into English and certified as to their authenticity and accuracy.
Prospective International Students
**BSC currently does not accept previously terminated SEVIS records from
transfer institutions.
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/international/
Bismarck State College is where high quality, student-centered learning and student success are hallmarks of our community college mission.
Get started
Learn more about the degree plans available to you through BSC.
Contact:
bsc.military@bismarckstate.edu
701-224-2576
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/marines/
Bismarck State College is where high quality, student-centered learning and student success are hallmarks of our community college mission.
Get started
Learn more about the degree plans available to you through BSC.
Contact
bsc.military@bismarckstate.edu
701-224-2576
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/coastguard/
Bismarck State College is where high quality, student-centered learning and student success are hallmarks of our community college mission.
Get started
Learn more about the degree plans available to you through BSC.
Contact
bsc.military@bismarckstate.edu
701-224-2576
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/ngreserve/
BSC's 85th Commencement Ceremony
Celebrate Commencement with BSC!
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. (CST)
Bismarck Event Center
315 S. 5th Street, Bismarck, N.D.
bismarckstate.edu/livestream
All students who graduate during Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 may participate
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/graduation/
PAYMENT DUE DATE FOR CLASSES:
The payment due date is the class start date for each class of enrollment. With classes starting at different times throughout the semester, you'll want to check your Campus Connection account to see when your tuition/fees are due.
PAYMENT DUE DATE
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/billingpayment/
Presidents Honor Roll
A President’s Honor Roll is compiled and published at the end of each semester after final grades have been posted in CampusConnection. This honor gives recognition to students who have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average during the semester while enrolled in
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/honors/
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/awards/
Bismarck State College's National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) works with employers in various energy industry sectors to meet their workforce needs.
We would like to hear from you whether you’re looking to hire graduates from one specific discipline or many.
We work with you
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/workforce/
Apprenticeship Training is a proven strategy that combines theoretical instruction with on-the-job training to prepare high quality, skilled workers to meet the demands of a competitive economy. The NECE will work with you to create a customized, flexible apprenticeship program to meet your organization's
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/
The National Energy Center of Excellence offers Industry Preparation courses and certificates designed for new hire and persons interested in the energy industry.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/preparation/
The National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) offers an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animations and simulations designed for training employees in the energy industry. Trainers and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs) valuable resources to
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/connection/
Completed Action Projects
Employee Training in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Principles and Practices
The goal of this action project was to enable current employees to learn of and use CQI principles and practices in a consistent, systematic way. This goal has been met and is already producing
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/aqip/actionprojects/
Remodeled in 2015, the BSC Student Union provides a vibrant and engaging environment for the campus and community.
The Union houses the Welcome Center, BSC Bookstore selling textbooks and BSC gear, and the Mystic Java offering a full coffee bar and snacks. The Mystic Marketplace delivers
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/communitysub/studentunion/
Many BSC events are either livestreamed or recorded in order to provide greater access to the communities we serve. Our goal is to engage with the public, students and alumni in a multitude of ways. In addition to Livestreaming and iTunesU, we invite you to browse
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/live/
STEM Education Kids Camps
BSC Continuing Education offers a wide variety of kids Summer Enrichment Programs aiming to develop kids in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Know Your State
North Dakota is a beautiful state with a variety of topographic features, interesting political
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/youth/
The Dakota Interviews involves extended interviews and video recordings of 100 people of every background – farmers, homemakers, artists, welders, teachers, CEOs, business owners, young and old – to find out what people are thinking about themselves and the state in which they live.
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/dakotainterviews/
The BSC Library is located in Skogen Hall at the heart of campus. Focused on student and faculty resources, the airy and modern new Library also is open to the public. Extensive collections can be found in the Library, including books and e-books, journals and magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs,
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/communitysub/library/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/events/
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The heart and soul of Bismarck State College can be found in the people who work here: the Faculty, Staff and Administrators. Every day, our people give of themselves in extraordinary ways, in order to help all students reach higher levels of success.
The BSC Foundation deeply appreciates all those
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/employeerecognition/
The BSC Foundation Grant Program makes dollars available to BSC staff, faculty, and student organizations to fund a wide variety of projects. Emphasis is given to innovative teaching and creative learning projects. A wide variety of teaching and demonstration equipment, travel for groups, campus presenters,
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/grantsprogram/
The BSC Foundation provides support and recognition to Bismarck State College through a variety of programs. Each of these programs is made possible because of thousands of benefactors who support the Foundation with cash contributions and other gifts. We are pleased to be able to share their generosity
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/
The BSC Jack Fellowship Program has been established to fund sabbatical leave for a Bismarck State College employee to engage in an educational experience that ultimately benefits BSC and the students it serves. The Fellowship is intended to partially underwrite the salary and/or expenses of the employee
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/jackfellowship/
Kari Knudson
Vice President for College Advancement, Executive Director, BSC Foundation
701-224-5604
Kari.L.Knudson@bismarckstate.edu
Cory Wrolstad
Development Manager
701-224-5702
Cory.Wrolstad@bismarckstate.edu
Christina Burns
Program/Scholarship Manager
701-224-2486
Christina.Burns@bismarckstate.edu
Ashli
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/about/contactus/
Mailing Address for All Buildings
PO Box 5587
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/contact/buildinghoursaddresses/
The Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series organizes and hosts on-campus visits by published authors. It has featured state and regional authors, as well as nationally known authors.
Public readings and classroom visits by published authors provide a cultural, intellectual, and emotional
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/english/writers/
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/receivingaid/
Scholarships
A scholarship is a financial award intended to help cover the cost of education. Eligibility is based on criteria established by the donor. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Most are given to eligible students with no strings attached. Some may require the student to maintain a certain
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/
The BSC Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of Schafer Hall. Please stop in or call our office during regular business hours for assistance.
Regular Office Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Mailing Address
Bismarck State College
Office of
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/contactus/
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https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/scholarshipdirectory/
BSC Foundation provides two ND Ag Association Scholarships, four Ervin and Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarships along with assorted academic scholarships. Five scholarships are also available through the CHS Foundation.
Click here to apply for a scholarship.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/agriculture/info/
Welcome to Bismarck State College's National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE)! We look forward to working with you as a student of the nation's premier provider of energy education and training.
If you have questions at anytime please contact us at BSC.Energy@bismarckstate.edu, 701.224.5651
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/becomeastudent/
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
All criminal activity occurring on campus should be reported immediately to the Campus Police Department in the BSC Student Union Building and/or Bismarck Police Department.
All allegations will be investigated. If the Bismarck Police Department "concludes
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/campussecurity/
Domestic Students
The NDUS UHCSR Plan does not offer coverage to domestic students. NDUS encourages students to seek health care coverage if they do not have insurance. If you are in need of assistance in finding health insurance, please visit healthcare.gov.
International Students
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/studenthealthinsurance/
Where can I access the wireless network?
Bismarck State College has wireless access available in all buildings on campus.
The following wireless service set (SSID) options are available on campus:
BSC-Employees: This network is available only to devices owned by Bismarck State College.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/wireless/
Your BSC Merit page gives you the recognition you deserve for your great achievements
During your time at BSC, we know that you will be doing great things, every day. It is important to us that we document and you get recognition for your accomplishments while you are a student here so we've
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/merit/
By reading the Academic Continued Probation Workbook and completing this worksheet, you have taken the next step toward becoming a more successful student at Bismarck State College.
If you have any questions about Academic Continued Probation, please contact the Mystic Advising
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/continuedprobation/
By reading the Academic Probation Workbook and completing this worksheet, you have taken the next step toward becoming a more successful student at Bismarck State College.
If you have any questions about Academic Probation, please contact the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center at bsc.advising@bismarckstate.edu 701-224-5752.
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https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/probation/
The BSC Campus Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for the thousands of students, faculty, staff and visitors that live, work and study at Bismarck State College. With a primary mission of protecting lives and property and the belief that people are our
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/
Personal counseling is available to students FREE of charge. To make an appointment, please call 701-224-5752. If you'd like more information on what personal counseling is, please go to the MACC (Mystic Advising and Counseling Center) webpage.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/counseling/
Substance Abuse Prevention Mission
BSC is dedicated to ensuring that students have access to critical information about the potential negative consequences of alcohol and other drug use and/or abuse. Through innovative programming and campus-wide outreach efforts, the prevention team at BSC is committed
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/alcoholdruginformation/
BSC is committed to a positive learning, working and living environment. BSC will not tolerate acts of sexual harassment or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. In working to achieve this intent, BSC commits to: (1) taking action to stop sexual harassment; (2) taking action to
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/sexualmisconductpreventionandreporting/
Do your part to keep BSC safe and healthy by staying involved and informed. Maintaining safety and security for all students, faculty, staff and visitors is BSC's highest priority. To keep all members of our campus community informed, we've implemented a comprehensive Alert Notification System
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/
The Student Union houses the Welcome Center, BSC Bookstore selling textbooks and BSC gear, and the Mystic Java offering a full coffee bar and snacks. The Mystic Marketplace delivers a variety of meals and dining options throughout the day, including meals to go.
Also found in the Union is the
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/studentunion/
In the case of a course substitution, you, as a currently enrolled student, will work with your academic advisor to substitute one or two course(s) for another BSC course within your active program of study. Courses being used for substitution must be equal or greater in credit value
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/graduation/substitution/
What is Mental Health Counseling?
Counseling is an interpersonal process in which an individual, or group works with a professionally trained counselor to meet goals such as:
• Establishing positive relationships
• Developing effective coping skills
• Navigating self-defeating
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/counseling/personalcounseling/
Armory
AED/First Aid Kits
Main entrance, east doors
Career Academy
AED
Main level by Main Office
Lower level by Ag Department
First Aid Kits
Ag Garage Room 110
Workroom Room 201
Foundation/Alumni House
First Aid Kits
Main floor - Room 104 cupboard
Gate City Bank Hall - Residence
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/defibrillatorsfirstaidkits/
Save a Life
At high doses alcohol can be deadly. It is important that you know that signs and symptoms of an alcohol overdose (alcohol poisoning).
Signs of an alcohol overdose:
- Person cannot be woken up
- Slow breathing (less than 8 breaths per minute)
- Irregular breathing (more than
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/alcoholdruginformation/gethelp/
The BSC Foundation Annual Report gives an overview of our past fiscal year, including the positive impact we provide for the students, staff, faculty and campus of Bismarck State College. A PDF is provided below of an electronic copy of the annual report.
2024 BSC Foundation Annual Report
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/reports/
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/agreement/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/bsccampusread/
Congratulations! Now what? Graduation doesn't mean goodbye...welcome to the BSC National Alumni Association!
Whether you will be continuing your education or immediately applying your education to a career, we wish you the best. The benefits of attending Bismarck State College do not end
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/advantage/newgraduates/
Class Connections - BSC Magazine
Mystic Support
Alumni in the Classroom program
BSC Alumni Career Interviews
Phi Beta Lambda (Backpacks 2 Briefcases)
Alumni Art Show
Alumni Awards Recognition Dinner
Legacy Cord / Welcome to Graduates at BSC Commencement
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/alumniprojectsprograms/
The Bismarck Junior College Hymn, published in the 1941 Markota Yearbook, was written by Ralph Warren Soule.
Clyde Bauman, BSC alum ('72) and BSC Alumni Association former board of directors member, coordinated a choir of BJC/BSC alumni and community members to record this song.
Listen
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/history/bjc1941hymn/
Bismarck State College's alma mater was selected through a contest held in 2004. Michele Stockert, BSC adjunct English Instructor and BSC alumna wrote the winning lyrics and Dr. John Darling, BSC Associate Professor of Music composed the music. The alma mater has been used at commencement
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/history/almamater/
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Bismarck State College!
The BSC Commencement Ceremony is open to family, friends and the general public. It is a celebration, not only of student achievement, but of new beginnings. It's also a result of hard work and dedication. Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/graduation/commencement/
(Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC) Moses Ilunga's career journey has been anything but ordinary. In 2025, he returned to school, enrolling in the cybersecurity program at Bismarck State College, and is a student employee in the BSC Public Affairs office.
https://www.makeyourmarkbisman.com/news-and-media/p/item/63195/meet-moses-ilunga-a-bismarck-resident-who-found-a-home-in-north-dakota
(KFYR-TV) For the second straight year, Bismarck State College (BSC) was selected for the Metallica Scholars Grant. The rock band, Metallica, funds the scholarships through its charitable organization and the school will use the funding for students enrolling in industrial automation and robotics, mechanical
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/08/13/bismarck-state-college-is-picked-again-metallica-scholars-grant/
(USNCC) The United States Naval Community College (USNCC) has entered into a new partnership with Bismarck State College (BSC) to offer online associate degree and certificate programs focused on artificial intelligence.
https://www.usncc.edu/s/article/usncc-selects-bismarck-state-college-as-new-partner-for-cutting-edge-artificial-intelligence-programs
(KFYR-TV) Wayne Wolf, host of ND Today, welcomes Bailee Bulman and Ann Vadnie to the studio to learn more about the OLLI@BSC program.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/06/26/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-olli/
(KFYR-TV) BSC Wrestling signee Hailyann Turner woke up on July 7th thinking she was going to meet her new head coach, Tyshawn White. It did not take long to find out the meeting was about a lot more than wrestling – her Make-A-Wish wish to go to Hawaii is being granted.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/07/07/make-a-wish-grants-local-wrestlers-wish-go-hawaii/
Experience passion, mystery and transformation as Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre opens its 2024-25 season with an unforgettable theatrical experience that brings a dark but beautiful twist to the stage. The musical production of “Jekyll & Hyde” will be presented October 17-20,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-theatre-presents-jekyll-and-hyde-october-17-20/
Thursday marks the return of men’s wrestling to the BSC campus after 26-year absence
Bismarck State College (BSC) Men’s Wrestling makes its triumphant return to the BSC Armory on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the Mystics face the Dickinson State University (DSU) Blue Hawks in BSC’s inaugural
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/mystics-wrestling-to-host-inaugural-match-vs-blue-hawks/
(KX12) There’s a stampede coming to Bismarck State College, in the form of a fundraiser event for the newly returned Rodeo Team.
https://www.kxnet.com/studio701/community/stampede-event-marks-return-of-rodeo-to-bismarck-state-college/
(KX12) Two Legacy High School seniors have been juggling classes, homework and extracurricular activities while also pursuing a college degree from BSC at the same time.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/legacy-high-school-students-earn-their-college-degree/
Bull riding events aren’t unique to North Dakota, but hosting a bull riding showdown right on campus is a first for Bismarck State College. Bulls and bravery will go head-to-head on Saturday, Aug. 24, when the BSC Rodeo Team hosts the college’s first-ever Mystics Stampede.
An action-packed
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/saddle-up-for-an-unbullievably-good-time-at-the-bsc-mystics-stampede,-aug-24/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College is naming a building in honor of former longtime president Larry Skogen. BSC will hold a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to name LEA Hall after the college’s sixth president.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/education/bismarck-state-college-bsc-larry-skogen-building-name/article_b249a444-07eb-11ef-ab6a-33da23272e83.html#tncms-source=login
(KFYR-TV) BSC Police Chief Frye is happy to bring his big-city knowledge to the campus of Bismarck State College, and it’s turned out to be a perfect match.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/02/27/bismarck-state-college-police-chief-brings-big-city-experience-campus/
With decades of leadership and community-focused law enforcement experience, Michael Frye has recently been hired as chief of police for the Bismarck State College (BSC) Campus Police Department. Known simply as “Chief” by students and employees, Frye is just beginning his second semester
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/new-police-chief-on-campus-at-bismarck-state-college/
Bismarck State College (BSC) has reached a historic milestone, achieving the highest enrollment in its 85-year history. With 4,445 students enrolled for the spring 2025 semester, BSC has surpassed its previous record of 4,392 students, set in the fall of 2011. This spring semester has 239 more students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-breaks-enrollment-record-with-highest-student-count-in-school-history/
The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Dan Leingang as interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning April 30, 2025, after the selection of Brent Sanford as interim North Dakota University System (NDUS) chancellor. Sanford had been serving as interim president of BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/leingang-appointed-as-interim-president-of-bismarck-state-college/
(KX12) Many young people who are starting their first jobs know they have to climb the corporate ladder. But a few dozen young people in ND signed up for a different type of climbing to make a living. Students in the BSC Lineworker program were competing in the lineworker rodeo.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bismarck-state-college-lineworkers-compete-in-fun-rodeo/
(KFYR-TV) Millie Hyatt started in the BSC Theatre Arts Program two years ago at 16. She’s graduating at age 18 as BSC’s 2025 Outstanding Student in Theatre and as part of the collegiate North Dakota All-Academic Team.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/05/08/meet-millie-hyatt-bscs-2025-outstanding-student-theatre/
(KFYR-TV) Bismarck State College has quite a few women entering traditionally male-dominated careers.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/04/07/women-skilled-trades/
(KXNET) Fifty-five new students have just begun their first week of training to become line workers in Mandan at the BSC Lineworker campus.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/students-learn-the-ropes-of-linework-in-mandan/
(Basin Electric News) Basin Electric is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its members, and the cooperative is dedicated to ensuring there is a workforce that can carry out that task. As a result, the cooperative works in partnership with two of the top colleges
https://www.basinelectric.com/news-center/live-wire-posts/cutting-edge-energy-programs-ensure-continued-reliable-electricity
(KX12) BSC placed the final beam on the new expansion to the campus — a multipurpose facility that cost $47 million to build. The beam placing was just one major event that took place at the celebration. During the festivities, Dr. Jensen also announced the creation of the Great Plains Promise,
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bismarck-state-college-expands-community-partnerships-and-scholarships/
Bismarck State College Continuing Education & TrainND will host the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference (EPIC) on Jan. 23-25 at the Bismarck Event Center. This year’s conference, formerly known as the Energy Generation Conference, features 200 exhibit booths representing 35 states
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/energy-progress-and-innovation-conference-returns-to-bismarck-jan-23-25/
(KFYR-TV) If you walk around the BSC campus, you might see the walls lined with different pieces of art. A lot of those paintings were created by students and faculty, for the school has a permanent art collection.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/03/20/bscs-permanent-art-collection-keeps-campus-decorated/?fbclid=iwar0bvgaermtrkgvg8ba_pwpsusozxnn7jc2u13n1cbzblnpmvuzsto3wwxe
(KX12) High school students from across North Dakota attended the Content Creators Summit at BSC, on Friday, May 3, and the event was an eye-opener for many of them who are considering a career in media.
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Bismarck State College (BSC) has recently been notified by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) of a data breach involving personal student data that the Clearinghouse maintains on behalf of more than 3600 US higher education institutions. According to NSC, an unauthorized third party obtained certain
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/nscdata_breach/
Bismarck State College (BSC) student Anne Schauer (Carpio, N.D.) has been named a 2023 New Century Transfer Scholar and awarded a $2,250 scholarship. Schauer will also be recognized at Phi Theta Kappa’s Presidents Breakfast during the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/schauer-named-2023-new-century-transfer-scholar/
(KFYR-TV) U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona tours BSC and holds round table discussions with educational leaders to discuss challenges in ND.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/06/23/us-secretary-education-visits-bismarck-state-college-explore-career-technical-education-programs/
(KFYR-TV) The job market is expanding for some industries more than others. At BSC, the trade programs are booming.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/demand-for-trade-jobs-and-programs-in-the-state/
Bismarck State College (BSC) will host renowned youth advocacy and higher education law expert C.L. Lindsay to shed light on the critical issues of underage drinking and the adverse effects of social media on today's youth. The presentation held on Monday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. (CST) at the National Energy
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cllindsay2023/
(T&D World) Discussing a key workforce development strategy – credentialling.
https://www.tdworld.com/safety-and-training/article/21270780/credentialing-the-new-focus-for-workforce-training
Bismarck State College’s Schafer Street between College Drive and Edwards Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the BSC Homecoming Schafer Street Party. A detour will be in place.
Northbound traffic will detour west on Edwards Avenue around the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/schafer-street-closing-sept-27-for-campus-homecoming-event/
The first recital by a senior music student at Bismarck State College takes place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Mezzo soprano Katherine Kirschmann of Bismarck presents “Timeless,” her senior voice recital in fulfillment of a Bachelor of Science in music
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/katherinekirschmannperformsseniorrecital/
Bismarck State College is hosting an event today, Nov. 19, to encourage middle school students to consider careers in the energy industry. BSC coordinated the event with the Bismarck Public Schools as part of a larger effort to inspire students to pursue education leading to STEM careers.
Approximately
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegepromotesstemtomiddleschoolgirls/
The 36th annual Energy Generation Conference (EGC) fills the Bismarck Event Center Jan. 27-29 with an expanded exhibitor showcase and training for more than 2,000 energy workers from across the U.S. and Canada.
One of the premier energy industry conferences in North America, the EGC offers professional
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/energygenerationconferencesetforjan2729/
Five Bismarck State College students received national awards at the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) conference held March 10-14 in Boise, Idaho.
They are students in the Agriculture, Technology and Natural Resources (ATNR) program and BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/agstudentsplaceinnationalcompetition/
Reprinted with permission from the North Dakota University System.
BISMARCK, N.D. - Seven North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2015 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.
They will be honored at a dinner
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/studentsnamedto2015allnorthdakotaacademicteam/
Audiences will enjoy a seamless performance during Bismarck State College's popular Collage Concert Tuesday, April 14, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set for 7:30 p.m., the program progresses without interruption as music mixes with visual art improvisation and student poetry readings from Figments
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/collageconcertcombinesmusicartandpoetry/
BSC's 75th Commencement will be held Friday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bismarck Civic Center. Nearly 700 students will graduate from BSC this spring.
Commencement speaker is North Dakota University System Interim Chancellor Larry C. Skogen. Dr. Skogen became the president of BSC in 2007 and will
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegecelebrates75thcommencement/
Robert Meland, BSC assistant professor of military science and captain in the North Dakota National Guard, placed in the top two-thirds of participants in the Iron Man Triathalon held Sept. 13 in Madison, Wis.
This was the first triathalon Meland has completed.
Organized by the World Triathalon
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscsmelandplacesinironmanrace/
The BSC National Alumni Association is seeking nominations of outstanding alumni for the 2016 Alumni of the Year and Rising Star awards.
These two awards honor alumni for distinguished service, career success and leadership.
A third award was added this year to recognize an alumni
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscseeksnominationsforoutstandingalumni/
Forty-three motorcycle and car enthusiasts joined BSC Executive Vice President Dave Clark on Friday, July 10, for the 2015 President’s Run. Participants rode to Beulah Bay for lunch, followed by a tour of the Coteau Fr eedom Mine northwest of Beulah, N.D. Following the tour,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/annualpresidentsrunraisesscholarshipfunds/
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) and member companies began working together to create a Careers in Energy Week in 2010. The purpose is to increase the public's awareness about energy careers through a concerted nationwide effort. This year's Careers in Energy Week will be October
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/careersinenergyweek/
Andrew Miller
A new choral event called Bismarck Sings will feature 14 singing groups from local high schools, colleges, the Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus, the Evangel Assemblies of God Choir, and Inspiraré,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarcksings/
A short time remains to register for the Energy Generation Conference in Bismarck, the upper Midwest’s premier training and exhibitor event for those involved in the energy industry.
The conference runs Jan. 26-28 at the Bismarck Event Center. Online pre-registration fee is $40
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/egc2016/
Annie Paulson, associate professor of nursing with the Dakota Nursing Program-Bismarck State College, received the 2016 ND Center for Nursing Legendary Nurse Award in the Faculty Achievement category from the North Dakota Center for Nursing.
Paulson has been at BSC for nine years, and worked
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/paulsonhonored/
Vickie Volk, associate professor of computer support specialist, is the 2016 recipient of the $25,000 Jack Fellowship.
Volk will apply the award toward a doctoral degree in teaching and learning with an emphasis in higher education from the University of North Dakota. She’s currently
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/volkjackfellow/
Bismarck State College holds an energy open house Tuesday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Energy Center of Excellence on campus. The event offers prospective students and those interested in the energy industry a chance to learn about the training and education
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegetohostenergyopenhouse/
Bismarck State College is proud to welcome incoming students for the Spring 2016 semester. Many students are returning after completing their fall semester at BSC, while other students are just beginning their academic career. No matter where they are in their journey, we're excited to help them achieve
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegeacceptsstudentsforspring2016/
Generations of the Atkinson family have been associated with BSC since its founding in 1939. Myron H. Atkinson Sr. was city administrator in the 1930s, when citizens approved a mill levy authorizing the Bismarck school district to operate a junior college. He spoke favorably of the college and sent
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/atkinsonlegacyfamilyaward/
Earlier this year the Bismarck State College Paramedic Technology program had the unique opportunity to assist in the care of a real live patient. Unique because not only was the patient not a dummy, she wasn’t human. Their patient was a tiger named Vemila.
BSC Emergency Medical Technician
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/adifferentbreedofpatient/
State regulators approved a second large wind energy project in southwest North Dakota Wednesday, doubling the potential energy capacity the company looking to develop in the region hopes to provide.
The proposed $250 million Brady II Wind Energy Center is to be located in Hettinger County with
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/pscapproveshettingercountywindenergyproject/
Bismarck State College’s Sidney J. Lee Auditorium is the stage for the first-ever 24-Hour Play Festival Sept. 16-17 at BSC.
“Participants learn the entire theatrical process in 24 hours,” says Danny Devlin, BSC assistant professor of theatre. “And it’s a challenge to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/24hrplayfestival/
Community members, along with Bismarck State College students, faculty, staff, are invited to try out for the BSC Theatre department’s winter production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus. This
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bsc2016wintertheatre/
North Dakota ethanol producer Red Trail Energy LLC and the Energy & Environmental Research Center, a worldwide leader in the development of solutions to energy and environmental challenges, have been awarded $490,000 by the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s Renewable Energy Program in support
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/redtrailenergyeercwinfundingtosupportccsstudy/
Nine North Dakota students were awarded the Chesak Family Scholarship to attend Bismarck State College (BSC) for the 2016-17 school year. The scholarships are $1,000 each, with $500 awarded in the fall semester and $500 awarded in the spring semester.
To be eligible for the Chesak Family Scholarship
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/chesakfamilyscholarship1617/
Seventy-two more students will have living quarters on the Bismarck State College campus when school starts this fall thanks to a new project and partnership between the BSC Foundation and Gate City Bank.
BSC, the BSC Foundation and Gate City Bank dedicated the new Gate City Bank Residence
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/publicinvitedtogatecitybankresidencehalldedicationopenhouseatbsc/
For the second year, the Bismarck Sings choral event will feature 11 singing groups from local high schools, colleges, the Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus, Central Dakota Children’s Choir – Jubilate, Surprise Church Band, and Inspiraré, a professional vocal ensemble.
Bismarck
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarcksingsconcert/
Students entering Bismarck State College’s Power Plant Technology program this fall mark the 40th incoming class for this pioneering program. Power Plant Technology was established at BSC in 1976, with strong support from local power generating facilities. The program was developed in response
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegespowerplanttechnologyprogramcelebrates40years/
The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) and its founding education partner, Bismarck State College National Energy Center for Excellence (NECE), are thrilled to announce an enhanced partnership. In addition to current, online education and training programs, Electric and Nuclear Power Technology,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/epcepartnership/
Bismarck State College’s many technical degrees are often touted as a path to a great career in two years or less. Identical twins, Steve and Michael Lannoye, leveraged their BSC degrees in Power Plant Technology as a foundation for four-year degrees. Both circled back to energy eventually –
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/duodegrees/
In June, Julie Barth retired after 27 years of teaching graphic arts for Bismarck Public Schools. In August, one of her students, Abby Anderson, took her place at the Career Academy on the BSC campus. Both moved to Bismarck at a young age, both have design degrees from BSC and both have an admiration
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/abbyanderson/
NV Energy and Apple announced today they have reached an agreement to build 200 megawatts of additional solar energy in Nevada by early 2019. The projects will support Apple's renewable energy needs for its Reno data center.
In the coming weeks, NV Energy will file an application with the Public
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nvenergyannouncessolaragreementwithapple/
Karen Bauer, assistant professor of journalism at Bismarck State College, was recently recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Magazine Adviser Award at a 2-year College or University by the College Media Association (CMA). Bauer is the adviser of the BSC student magazine, The Mystician.
CMA
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/cma17karenbauer/
BISMARCK, N.D. -The North Dakota Petroleum Council expects an uptick in activity in the Bakken. Monday, they held a safety meeting to discuss better practices for inexperienced workers.
North Dakota's petroleum industry is facing a recruitment problem.
The state oil rig count is predicted to increase
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/petroleumindustrylookingtoincreasesafetyforanticipatedoilactivity/
In its year-end and fourth quarter 2016 report, Oklahoma-based ONEOK reported a 44 percent net income increase over the previous year.
According to Terry Spencer, president and CEO of ONEOK and ONEOK Partners, the companies reported a strong 2016 financial performance. ONEOK Partners adjusted earnings
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/oneokreports44percentrevenueincreaseover2015/
North Dakota has 13 state parks as well as many recreational areas. Tyler Schelske, a 2014 BSC grad, would like to work at all of them. In April 2017, he checked a fifth area off his list when he became site supervisor of Sully Creek State Park, located a little more than two miles south of Medora.
“They
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Bismarck Downtowners Association Executive Director Dawn Kopp, ‘99 BSC alumna, has been in her role for 10 years now. Around 2008 she helped create a walking map of Downtown Bismarck. It featured 25 places. The map is updated annually, and this year 70 shops, restaurants, galleries and other destinations
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/dawnofdowntown/
BSC mass communications instructor Cole Bernhardt sits in a small, dark control room in the basement of the NECE. A Tricaster flickers, and three screens show the action several hundred yards away in the BSC Armory where the Mystics women’s basketball team races the Miles Community College (MCC)
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/livestreambehindthescenes/
They say inspiration can come from anywhere. That couldn’t be more true for inventor, entrepreneur and BSC alum Kari Warberg Block, founder and CEO of Earthkind, a U.S.-based company that develops and manufactures high performance, eco-friendly pest control for households and farms. An unfortunate
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/micetomillions/
We had a chance to sit down with Tom Gerhardt and The Cutting Ed recently to talk about some of the great innovative work we do to deliver high-quality, online education for the energy industry.
Take a listen to the podcast here: http://ndunited.org/news/the-cutting-ed-ep-14--zach-allen-of-bscs-national-energy-center-of-excellence/
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thecuttingedep14/
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/
North Dakota's more than 100 billion dollar energy industry is one of many facing an aging workforce.
And to fill positions baby boomers are looking to a younger generation for help.
It isn't a new problem but more energy companies are searching for time and talent from a slightly younger crowd.
"We
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/companieslooktorecruitmoreyoungerworkerstofillenergypositions/
The 39th annual Energy Generation Conference runs Jan. 23-25 filling the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall with an expanded exhibitor showcase and training for more than 2,000 energy workers from across the United States and Canada.
One of the premier energy industry conferences in North America,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018egc/
The state of North Dakota has 210 wind technicians, the fourth-highest number in the nation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the number is expected to double over the next eight years.
Every day Chris Sutton straps on his safety gear and goes up. His destination? 180 feet
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/whatitsliketobeawindturbinetechnician/
The stage is set for Shortcuts, a real-time design battle showcasing creative skills and pitting faculty against students and agencies against industry. While the hope is that things don’t get physical, spectators will have the chance to cheer on their favorite designer on Monday, April 23 in
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/shortcuts2018/
Bismarck State College hosts its Summer Open House on Friday, June 8, for high school juniors and seniors to explore campus, learn about programs and get information regarding how to apply to BSC.
Students will have opportunities to visit with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and other
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018summeropenhouse/
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/
Companies seeking to enhance their internal training can benefit from short, intensely focused training options offered at the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence.
These courses, offered on site at the BSC campus, can be scheduled for either two or four days, and allow companies
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/summertrainingopportunitiesavailable/
Some students take tests to show their knowledge, others write a paper. BSC Carpentry students build a house. Between the first day of class and the day the house goes on the market, they learn everything from concrete foundations to kitchen cabinets. This year, they also focused on collaboration. The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/artofcarpentry/
Kevin Cavanagh's popular entrepreneurship courses at Bismarck State College typically have 20-30 students in them both Spring and Fall semesters. He finds that he's often teaching to already-established entrepreneurs.
"It surprises me how many students coming in already have a business. Right
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/entrepreneurialspirit/
AWWA has tracked issues and trends in the water industry since 2004 through its State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) study. The annual SOTWI survey allows participants to server as a voice for their colleagues and encourages reflection on the water industry's ‑challenges and priorities. The association
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017awwastateofthewaterindustryreportresultsarein/
The Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program presents its Festival of Short Plays for adult audiences May 3-4 in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set for 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days, the six one-act plays are produced by the BSC One Act Production class. Students are responsible for play
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017oneactplays/
BSC's Comm 292 class will air its television show, MystiCast, live on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. and you can watch it all right here.
MystiCast is BSC’s bimonthly video news broadcast program which is typically recorded and posted online for viewers to enjoy. This final episode of
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/mysticastlive17/
Bismarck State College hosts its Summer Open House on Friday, June 9, for high school juniors and seniors to explore campus, learn about programs and get information regarding how to apply to BSC.
Students will have opportunities to visit with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and other
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017springopenhouse/
The stage is set for Shortcuts, a real-time design battle showcasing creative skills pitting faculty against students and agencies against industry. While the hope is that things don’t get physical, spectators will have the chance to cheer on their favorite designer on Monday, April 24 in a live,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017shortcuts/
The Bismarck State College Mystic baseball team will open the 2017 season in Tucson, Ariz., March 11 at the Tucson Invitational Games. The Mystics will play 10 games in seven days at Kino Sports Complex, the former spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/mysticsintucson/
One small town is making a big change; Sawyer is switching from well water to the North Prairie Rural Water District.
Well water has been supplying Sawyer since 1967 and 49 years later, the residents voted for something different.
"I've always said Sawyer would be the perfect place to live
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/sawyerswitchesitswatersource/
Bismarck State College hosts its Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 20, for high school juniors and seniors to explore the campus, learn about programs and get information on how to apply.
Open House hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2017fallopenhouse/
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/
Bismarck State College has maintained its position as the third largest college in the North Dakota University System (NDUS) with 3,771 students enrolled this fall – up 222 students over last year. BSC’s 6.26% enrollment increase is the highest percentage increase of the 11 NDUS institutions.
“These
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-enrollment-up-626-percent;-largest-increase-in-ndus/
Sports Fyx is Bismarck State College's first-ever sports talk show and the brainchild of BSC Mass Communications student Levi Holzer. New episodes air every three weeks on Wednesdays and include Mystic highlights, interviews, wrap-ups and more. The 15-minute segment airs on Dakota Media Access, is shared
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/masscommunicationstudentlaunchesbscsfirstsportstalkshow/
Bismarck State College has maintained its position as the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 3,778 students enrolled this fall – a 1 percent increase over last year. Freshman numbers are up 6 percent.
North Dakotans make up 82 percent of the student population
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegefreshmanenrollmentup6percent/
Welding is critical to both the energy and manufacturing industries in North Dakota. With power plants producing energy, those facilities have to be maintained 24 hours a day. "It requires the skill of welding. You also have manufacturing in this state – John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/makingsparksforindustryandart/
Meridian Energy Group announced Tuesday it is starting site construction for the Davis Refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a project that still faces legal challenges.
A Meridian spokesman said civil construction and site work began Monday at the site near Belfield.
Initial construction
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/constructionbeginsondavisrefinerysite/
Four western North Dakota colleges celebrated the completion of a six-year-long $24 million grant that resulted in thousands of trained individuals ready to fill crucial workforce needs in North Dakota.
In 2012 Bismarck State College (BSC), Sitting Bull College (SBC), Turtle Mountain Community
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/collegescelebratesuccessfulcompletionofenergygrant/
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/
Time was, a student could graduate from high school on Sunday, then wake up on Monday to the promise of a good-paying job.
And a big part of people’s yearning for the Good Old Days is the memory of those jobs.
But in the energy industry (among other fields) in the Prairie Business region,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thelastmilehowagenciesandcompaniesareconnectingworkerswithenergyjobs/
ONEOK is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid- Continent, Permian and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/oneokexpandsinfrastructureinthebakken/
Bismarck State College will hold a health careers information session on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m to noon, on the BSC Allied Health campus, 500 E. Front Ave. The informational session is open to students, parents, teachers, high school counselors and the community.
Health careers are seeing double
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/learnabouthealthcareersandeducationatinformationalsession/
The first round of the NJCAA Div. II Region XIII Volleyball Tournament begins Wednesday, October 24 in the Bismarck State College Armory.
BSC, the No. 2 seed in the Mon-Dak Conference, hosts No. 5 seed Miles Community College (Mont.) at 7 p.m. in the conference tournament quarterfinal. A win
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/no2mysticshostmccpioneersinthefirstroundregionalvolleyballactionoct24/
About 25,000 copies of Vintage Guitar magazine are printed and distributed all over the world each month. Established in 1986, the subscription-based publication features the companies that build vintage guitars and artists who play them as well as information on new gear, up-and-coming artists and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/greatgigbigstage/
Applications for the Al Golden Scholarship are now being accepted for the 2019-2020 school year.
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) will award nine $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees or training in an energy-related field. The scholarship was established in 2008 to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/applicationsopenforndpetroleumcouncilscholarships/
Earl Torgerson, BSC associate professor of residential construction and sustainability technology, recently used his skill set to teach furniture-making to representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGO) in Fiji, Ghana, Liberia and Uganda. He participated in a five-day workshop at the Marc
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/torgersonuseswoodworkingskillstobenefitdevelopingcountries/
Bismarck State College (BSC) President Larry C. Skogen announced today (July 3, 2019) that he will retire June 30, 2020. Skogen was hired in 2007, and he spent two of his 12 years serving as Interim Chancellor for the North Dakota University System.
Skogen is the sixth president
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegepresidenttoretirejune2020/
Chere Allard, a 16 year veteran at Bismarck State College (BSC), received the Ambassador of Lignite award from the Lignite Energy Council at a ceremony on Wednesday. Each year, the Lignite Council honors those who are retiring from careers in the lignite energy industry. They are honored
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/retiringbismarckstatecollegeprofessorreceivesaward/
As the state’s oil and natural gas industry continues to grow in McKenzie County, Watford City Middle School students got a first-hand look at what kind of employment opportunities could be waiting for them when they graduate from high school.
On Thursday, March 21, students were able to participate
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thetechniqueofatrade/
Bismarck State College holds its 12th annual President’s Run Friday, July 12, to raise money for the BSC scholarships in memory of Ken Paulus, a longtime friend, supporter, and employee at BSC.
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are welcome to join BSC President Larry C. Skogen for this year’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/presidentsrun2019/
The 41st annual Energy Generation Conference (EGC) runs Jan. 28-30, filling the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall with an expanded exhibitor showcase and training for more than 2,000 energy workers from across the United States and Canada.
One of the premier energy industry conferences
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/energy-generation-conference-set-for-jan-28-30/
TOURNAMENT UPDATE: The Mystic have advanced to the Final Four by upsetting #4 Fort Scott Community College and play again at 5:30 p.m. (CST) on Friday, Nov. 22. That game will be livestreamed for the community in the BSC Mystic Marketplace inside the Student Union on campus. BSC Mystic Marketplace
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/nationaltournamentwatchpartyheldnov21communityinvited/
The 2019 Bismarck State College Mystics Volleyball Team came into the NJCAA Div II National Volleyball Tournament in Charleston, West Virginia, ranked #12. They are coming home the #4 team in the nation. The 2019 Mystics Volleyball Team has made their mark in the BSC history book.
All Mystics fans
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/communityinvitedtomysticsvolleyballteamhomecomingnov25/
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/
Bismarck State College has maintained its position as the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 3,739 students enrolled this fall.
“We’re excited about strong growth in areas like cybersecurity and health sciences, and we are confident that our strengths
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bismarckstatecollegeenrollmentsstrongseveralprogramsgrowing/
Aside from spending time together due to simply being father and son, former and current BSC HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) Assistant Professors Arlan and Ryan Okerson have been with each other on the soccer field as well as in the classroom.
It started with Ryan’s interest
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fathersfootsteps/
Rising Star Jack Golden’s story is very “BSC-centric” he says. Golden was an Eagle Scout but says he wasn’t a great student. He didn’t know what he wanted to do after high school, so he enrolled at Bismarck State College and took business and political science classes.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/goldensstarrisesonnationalstage/
As Bismarck State College wraps up its second week on campus and moves into a much-deserved 3-day weekend, the BSC leadership, faculty and staff want to thank students for all they are doing to keep everyone healthy and together on campus.
To remain focused on the goal of staying on campus for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/adapting-to-the-shifting-new-normal-of-covid-19/
Artist's rendering of Nemadji Trail Energy Center.
Basin Electric announced today the cooperative is partnering with ALLETE of Duluth, Minn., and Dairyland Power Cooperative of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to develop new natural gas-based generation.
Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC),
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/basinelectricnaturalgas/
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Mystics Athletic Department is excited to announce the addition of three National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) programs for the 2022-2023 academic year:
Men's and Women's Cross-Country (D-II)
Men's and Women's Half-Marathon (D-I)
Men's
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-expands-athletics;-adds-three-new-programs/
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/
Dear BSC students,
As we near the end of the Spring semester, I want to first thank you for all you have done to make this past year a success. Despite COVID-19 and all the challenges it created, you've moved forward, achieved your goals, and made it through this year successfully. We are so grateful
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/covid-transition-update-from-president-jensen-/
Casino Night
BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
8 p.m.
Join us for Casino Night on Sunday, August 24 at 8 PM in the BSC Student Union. Enjoy a free evening of games, prizes, and fun for all Bismarck State College students.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/casino-night/
Welcome Fair
BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
11 AM - 2 PM
Discover the BSC Welcome Fair on Monday, August 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Student Union. Connect with campus resources, student organizations, and enjoy free activities for all Bismarck State College students.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/welcome-fair/
Cookout
BSC Student Union Patio (1425 Schafer St.)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a free cookout on Tuesday, August 26 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the BSC Student Union patio. Join fellow students for great food, fun, and community at Bismarck State College.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/2025-cookout/
Club Fair
BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover new opportunities at the BSC Club Fair on Wednesday, August 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Student Union. Meet student organizations, get involved, and enjoy free campus activities at Bismarck State College.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/2025-club-fair/
Create-A-Critter
BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for Create a Critter on Friday, August 28 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the BSC Student Union. Build your own stuffed animal for free and enjoy a fun, hands-on campus activity at Bismarck State College!
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/create-a-critter/
Brownie Bar
BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Treat yourself at the BSC Brownie Bar on Friday, August 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Student Union. Enjoy free brownies and connect with fellow Bismarck State College students during this sweet campus event.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/brownie-bar/
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/
Kick off your BSC journey with an unforgettable Welcome Week—packed with Casino Night, cookouts, club fairs, and new friends, August 24–29!
Casino Night
Time & Date: Sunday, August 25, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
Welcome Fair
Time
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/welcome_week_25/
Stress Management, mindfulness exercise, and getting involved
Students will learn how to decrease or replace unhealthy coping skills, how to cultivate resilience, and gain skills to recognize and manage their emotions effectively.
When
Tuesday,
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/healthycopingskills/
Monday Night Bowling!
When
September 15th, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where
Midway lanes
3327 Memorial Hwy, Mandan, ND 58554
Show your ID for 1-free hour of bowling.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/mnb2025/
Faculty Recital | Sunday, September 14 | 3 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Join us for the Faculty Recital at Bismarck State College on September 14th at 3:00pm in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Enjoy live performances by BSC music faculty in this special campus event.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/faculty_recital/
Patriotic Concert | Thursday, November 6 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Attend the Patriotic Concert at Bismarck State College on November 6th at 7:00pm in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Celebrate with inspiring patriotic music performed by BSC musicians in
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/patriotic-concert/
Voice Studio Recital | Tuesday, November 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Leach Music Center 177
Join us for the Voice Studio Recital at Bismarck State College on November 18th at 6:30pm in Leach Music Center Room 177. Enjoy vocal performances by talented BSC students in an
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/voice-studio-recital/
Holiday Concert | December 11 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Celebrate the season at Bismarck State College’s Holiday Concert on December 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of festive holiday music performed by talented BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/holiday-concert/
Spring Concert | March 5 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Join Bismarck State College for the Spring Concert on March 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Enjoy an uplifting evening of live music performed by talented BSC student musicians
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/spring-concert/
Band Pops Concert | March 24 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Experience the excitement of the Band Pops Concert at Bismarck State College on March 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Enjoy an entertaining evening of popular and classic band
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/band-pops-concert/
Bismarck Sings | April 9 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Experience Bismarck Sings at Bismarck State College on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, featuring choral music and vocal performances by local choirs, college ensembles, and talented
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/bismarck-sings-/
College Concert | April 15 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Experience the Collage Concert at Bismarck State College on April 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, featuring a vibrant showcase of live music by talented student musicians and
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/collage-concert-/
Spring Jazz Concert featuring Big Al’s Big Band | April 30 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Experience the Spring Jazz Concert featuring Big Al’s Big Band at Bismarck State College on April 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium,
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/spring-jazz-concert-25/
When
October 7, 2025 time - 6:30-8pm
Where
Bismarck State College ATC Live Event Center (1220 Schafer St.)
Topics Covered in the All me Assembly Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances Assembly:
What are Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances (dietary supplements, HGH,
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/all_me_assembly/
BSC Welcome Week Breakfast!
When
Sunday, August 24, 8 - 10 AM.
Where
BSC Mystic Marketplace - Inside the BSC Student Union (1425 Schafer St.)
FREE for all BSC students, their famillies, and BSC employees!
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/welcomebreakfast2025/
Rodeo Opener ("Rodeo Roundup")
Join the BSC Rodeo for some boot-stompin' fun / a buckin' good time!
Stick Cow Roping Challenge
Free Snacks
Meet the Rodeo Team
Fun Photo Ops
When & Where
Tuesday, September 24th
Student Union
11am - 1pm
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/rodeo-opener2025/
POPCORN DAY!
When
Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where
Student Union
Enjoy free popcorn at Bismarck State College! Join us on Tuesday, September 9, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Student Union for a special campus event open to all students. Celebrate campus life, connect
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/popcornday2025/
From BSC volleyball courts to the fast-paced hallways of Sanford’s pediatric hospital in Fargo, Becca Nitsch has found her stride, one ultrasound at a time.
Today, Becca is a full-time general sonographer at Sanford Health, where she performs a wide range of scans, everything from livers
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/dms-alumni-becca-nitsc/
At Bismarck State College (BSC) the journey from student to working professional is often a quick one. That’s what many BSC Process Technology students are experiencing–an accelerated leap in their career paths through BSC’s partnership with Dakota Gasification Company (DGC).
DGC
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/bscdgcinternship/
BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence is well known for educating high quality workers. Just ask Shane Townsend of Brighton, Colo.
“Most operator positions require process technology degrees, and BSC is one of the top schools in the United States to offer these programs. I
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/shanetownsend/
This Veterans Day, meet Greg Lugar, a veteran and BSC associate professor in the energy department. He primarily teaches in the Nuclear Power Technology program, but also instructs for other energy programs and for an occasional philosophy or religion course.
What has been your military journey?
I
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/visit-with-a-veteran/
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 Printing
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/brick-is-a-self-described-swiss-army-knife-of-illustration/
Just a few months ago, the U.S. unemployment rate was the lowest in over half a century. Then the coronavirus hit, turning America’s working world upside down. The devastating impact of the outbreak shook the nation as more and more people lost their livelihoods. With life at a standstill, job
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/in-demand-post-pandemic-careers-an-outbreak-of-opportunity/
In the fall of 2019, BSC Cybersecurity student Riley Mueller took part in a nationwide Cybersecurity competition hosted by Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in the Cybersecurity industry. In the end, Riley earned a ranking in the top 10, beating out hundreds of competitors and winning a coveted internship
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/6-cybersecurity-careers-to-secure-your-future/
As the world becomes more complicated and reliant on technology to innovate and solve problems, it’s smart to study for a future in the ever-growing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. By earning a degree in a STEM field, you’ll be prepared for a personally and financially
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/7-exciting-ways-a-stem-education-pays-off-big/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/foundationsinemergingtechnologies/
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https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/additivemanufacturing/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/business end user security/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/digital forensics and incident response/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/it and cybersecurity governance/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/security operations/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/software analysis/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/modern computing/
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The Mechanical Maintenance Technology program at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence prepares you for an exciting career at a power plant, refinery, ethanol facility, manufacturing company, or any other place that uses complex, industrial machinery.
Learn to use industrial-grade equipment
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/mechmain/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/physical/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/medicallaboratorytechnician/
In addition to the state-approved associate degrees, technical diplomas, and advanced technical certificates that are part of the degree-granting programs at Bismarck State College, a variety of certificates are also offered. The courses required to complete these certificates are selected from various
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/certificates/
Bismarck State College
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/manufacturing-and-automation/
August 23, 2025
10 am to 4:00 pm
Gateway to Science, Bismarck, ND
Welcome to Gateway to Health, an event by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Bismarck State College, and North Dakota's Gateway to Science.
Gateway to Health is an event where community
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/gatewaytohealth/
Due to the high demand for manufacturing and energy industry employees, students enrolled in automation and energy programs at BSC are eligible to receive up to $5,000/academic per semester!
Every student should apply.
Scholarships are not limited to financial need, and part-time and full-time
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/engineeringtechgisuasscholarships/
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/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/recognition/
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) exams measure the knowledge and skills gained in high school AP courses by demonstrating a specified level of performance on an AP exam.
Cambridge International Examination (CIE)
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS Levels)
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/prior/creditbyexam/
In January 2024, as part of his State of the State Address, Governor Doug Burgum announced the goal of "making North Dakota the most financially literate state in America by 2027."
Multiple state agencies, including the Bank of North Dakota, the offices of the State Treasurer
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/moneysmart/
Do you know someone who would be interested in a quality education offered at Bismarck State College?
We would appreciate you sharing your experience at BJC/BSC and encourage a future Mystic to check out BSC online or arrange a visit to the BSC campus.
Upon completion of the surveys we
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/onceamystic/
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/request/
Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management
Bismarck State College is approved by the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to provide the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Energy Management online program for Community College of the Air Force graduates.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/airforce/auabc/
BSC is a partner with the Community College of the Air Force for the General Education Mobile (GEM) program.
GEM enables students to sign up for their general education requirements in a single block of courses from the same college, providing greater educational continuity and faster completion
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/militaryresources/airforce/
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(KFYR-TV) Heidi Werosta, host of ND Today, welcomes Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse to the studio to learn more about the BSC Mystic Smiles Dental Clinic.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/06/12/nd-today-bismarck-state-college-mystic-smiles-dental-clinic/
More than a quarter of open positions in North Dakota are going unfilled for three months or longer, according to a survey released Thursday.
The survey was conducted in June at the request of Gov. Doug Burgum and Labor Commissioner Michelle Kommer to help give a clearer picture of the labor
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/surveyfindstroublehiringholdingbackstateseconomy/
Welcome to campus for Bismarck's Red, White & BOOM Celebration!
Bismarck's Red, White & Boom event will be held on July 4 from 6 PM to 11 PM CDT at the MDU Resources Community Bowl. Check out the timeline below for the event festivities:
6:00 PM - Gates Open
6:00-9:00 PM - Family Friendly
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/campus-facilities/facility-parking-–-special-events/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/studentdatadashboards/enrollement/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/studentdatadashboards/graduationrate/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/mysticsmilesdentalclinic/
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/campus-facilities/facilityrental/
Discover Bismarck State College's XR for VR project, using immersive technology to connect North Dakotans with disabilities to high-wage manufacturing careers. Funded by a $9.9M Disability Innovation Fund grant.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/xrforvr/
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/
Bismarck State College is education done right; offering accessible, affordable and workforce-driven education for everyone. That’s why we are excited to partner with Sanford Health to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. Through this collaboration, you will benefit from hands-on
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/sanfordpartnership/
This five-week hybrid training program is designed for individuals seeking entry-level skills for a career as an oil and gas operator. The program consists of 100 total hours of training:
52 hours of online self-paced learning, structured with built-in assessments and required competencies. Participants
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeshipsandtraining/oilandgasoperator/
Need to pick up an extra class this summer? Whether you are currently attending a four-year college or enrolled at BSC, taking a summer class is a smart way to save on tuition and keep your momentum going.
Stay on top of your studies this summer by earning extra credits, catching up on a
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/summerclasses/
Phi Theta Kappa (Kappa Omicron Chapter) recognizes intellectual achievement, service, and leadership at Bismarck State College. Opportunities exist to earn multiple scholarships within Phi Theta Kappa and from partner institutions focused on attracting successful students.
Phi Theta Kappa is a powerful
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/phithetakappa/
This 18-hour virtual course will help build vocabulary and a basic understanding of medical careers in healthcare today. Students will better understand the terminology used primarily in nursing assistant training and their role in long-term care. The course will include conversation practice,
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/esl-training/
The Industrial Automation and Robotics program at Bismarck State College is designed with a convenient on-campus schedule to accommodate your unique schedule and learning preferences.
As you plan your academic path, here are some key points to consider:
Semester Schedule: Courses
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/industrial automation/courseschedule/
BSC and Valero have partnered to help Valero employees complete their education and advance their careers. By participating in Valero’s BOT program, you've already earned 12 credits toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Power Process Technology degree. Now, you can finish your degree entirely
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/valeropartnership/
The Mystic Activities Council (MAC) is your chance to make college life unforgettable! Get involved, build connections and develop career-transferable skills, and have a blast while doing it. Ready to make a difference and have some fun?
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/mysticactivitiescouncil/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/unmannedaerialsystems/course-schedule/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/geospatialtechnology/course-schedule/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/gis/course-schedule/
The Dialysis Technician program application must be submitted for an applicant to be considered for the program. Deadline to submit is August 9.
Dialysis Tech Application
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/dialysistechnician/program-application/
We're here to support you with resources and understanding as you balance your academic pursuits with your important role as a pregnant or parenting student.
BSC prohibits discrimination against students because of their pregnancy or parental status, in accordance with Title IX, state, and federal
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/accessibility/pregnantandparentingstudents/
Ready to climb the ladder of your success at Bismarck State College? Using Lightcast data based on Bis-Man's Master Service Area, our ladders map out clear career paths for various degrees and occupations, showcasing average salary ranges at each level (entry, mid-level, and senior-level positions in
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/careers/career-ladders/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/unmannedaerialsystems/degree-plans/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/gis/degree-plans/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/geospatialtechnology/degree-plans/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/electronicstelecomm/degree-plans/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/electronics/degree-plans/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/automation management/degree-plans/
Land the job that falls between the engineer and the technician – where you will design system integration, build and test prototypes for product development, program software for embedded systems, and identify where and how to implement automation.
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you’ll
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/mechatronicsengineeringtechnologybas/mechatronicsengineeringtech/
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management at Bismarck State College is designed with flexibility in mind, offered entirely online to accommodate your unique schedule and learning preferences.
As you plan your academic path, here are some key points to consider:
Semester Schedule:
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/automation management/courseschedule/
At Bismarck State College, our policies and procedures ensure a supportive and transparent environment for everyone.
Our mission is to provide high-quality education and innovative learning experiences. Our vision is to be a leader in polytechnic education, fostering a dynamic and inclusive campus.
For
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/100s-introduction/
Policy Number
Policy Name
305.1
Policy Approval & Revision Policy
305.1
Policy Approval & Revision Policy Procedure
308.1.1
Code of Conduct Policy
308.1.1
Code of Conduct Policy Procedure
308.1.2
Code
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/300s-governance-and-organization/
The policies contained within this page are established by federal and state laws and regulations, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, the North Dakota University System and the Bismarck State College Office of the President. Also included are Policy Procedures and Operational Procedures
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/400s-academic-affairs/
Policy Number
Policy Name
500
Academic Honor Code
Auditing
Challenge Examinations
Communication Proficiency
Final Grade Change
Grades
Incomplete
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/500s-student-affairs/
Policy Number
Policy Name
5
Payment Options Operational Procedure
702.4
Salary Administration Policy
702.4
Salary Administration Policy Procedure
703.1
Early Retirement Agreements Operational Procedure
706.3
Travel
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/700s-compensation/
Policy Number
Policy Name
803.1
Purchasing Policy
803.1
Purchasing Policy Procedure
803.4
Purchase Cards Operational Procedure
805.3
Application Fee Waiver - Active Duty Military and Veterans Operational Procedure
806.1
Food
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/800s-financial-affairs/
The policies contained within this page are established by federal and state laws and regulations, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, the North Dakota University System and the Bismarck State College Office of the President. Also included are Policy Procedures and Operational Procedures
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/900s-facilities/
Policy Number
Policy Name
1203.1
Digital Accessibility Policy
1203.1
Digital Accessibility Policy Procedure
1207.1
Email Policy
1207.1
Email Policy Procedure
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/1200s-information-technology/
The policies contained within this page are established by federal and state laws and regulations, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, the North Dakota University System and the Bismarck State College Office of the President. Also included are Policy Procedures and Operational Procedures
https://bismarckstate.edu/policies-and-procedures/1900s-miscellaneous/
Welcome to the North Dakota Emergency Management Annual Conference! We are excited to have our annual conference on the calendar again and are looking forward to participants joining us again from around the state of North Dakota. We will have speakers with diverse backgrounds sharing their
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/ndema/
The Cybersecurity Program Advisory Board at Bismarck State College is comprised of industry professionals from the IT and Cybersecurity sectors. Their expertise shapes our cybersecurity curriculum, ensuring it meets the dynamic needs of the industry and prepares students effectively for their future
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/cybersecuritycenter/advisory-board/
Academic Skills Labs are opportunities to improve your college-level abilities in several Academic Areas.
Skills Labs provide support and guidance for you as you build the tools you need to be a successful college student. There is no grade for Skills Labs and nothing will appear on your transcript.
Investing
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/skillslabs/
For Summer 2024, there are Flex Start classes beginning in May, June, and July.
Campus Face-to-Face
Subject
Class
Start Time
End Time
Days
Start Date
End Date
BIOL 220
Anatomy & Physiology I
12:30 PM
3:10 PM
TR
6/3/2024
7/28/2024
BIOL
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/flex-start-classes/summer-2024-flex-start-classes/
The myBSC app is your one-stop shop for all your student resources! Get easy access to Blackboard, Campus Connection, tutoring, advising and student jobs. Stay in the know with campus news and student, athletic and community events. It's all BSC, all the time at your fingertips.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/mybsc/
Fall
HEO 104 – Safety/First Aid (1 Credit)
HEO 101 – Introduction to Construction Theory (2 Credits)
HEO 178 – Survey/Blueprints Practicum (3 Credits)
HEO 289 – Construction Solutions and Communication (2 Credits)
HEO 110 – Shop
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/heavyequipmentoperator/degree-plan/
For Fall 2023, there are Flex Start classes beginning in September, October, and November.
Intersession Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024
Subject
Class
Instruction
Start Date
End Date
CIS 147 (64465)
Principles of Information Security
Online
12/18/23
1/7/24
PHIL
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/flex-start-classes/fall-2023/
The Higher Learning Commission requires all collegiate faculty to meet certain qualifications. Please view the matrix before applying to teach dual credit at Bismarck State College.
BSC Faculty Qualifications Matrix
All BSC employees complete the same H.R. hiring and onboarding
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/information-for-dual-credit-instructors/
Pursuant to SBHE Policy 820, BSC may offer a waiver to BSC to students meeting certain eligibility requirements.
Opportunity Waivers are intended to encourage enrollment of a culturally diverse student body for the benefit of all students and the academic community.
Waiver Details:
Waiver
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/opportunity-waiver/
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Are you ready to experience BSC with your school squad or other group? Look no further! The BSC Admissions office is here to make it happen. Don't miss out on the chance to explore BSC and the many benefits we have to offer.
Contact us to schedule your visit!
Email: bsc.admissions@bismarckstate.edu
Call:
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/visitcampus/groupvisit/
The benefits of being a Dual Credit or Early Entry student at Bismarck State College don't end with earning college credit at a low tuition. As a Dual Credit or Early Entry student at BSC, you have access to many of the same benefits as a traditional college student. Take advantage of academic and student
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/benefits/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/environmentalsafetyregulations/course-schedules/
The appeals process grants an individual who believes that a campus parking citation was issued in error with the opportunity to have the citation reviewed by an appeals committee. The appeals committee is made up of three members: an administrative representative, a faculty representative, and a student
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/campussafety/campus-parking-citation-appeals/
In alignment with the Stop Campus Hazing Act and BSC’s Hazing Policy, BSC is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus. We provide education, prevention strategies, and accountability measures to reduce hazing in all forms. BSC's goal is to empower students and employees
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/healthandsafety/hazingpreventioneducation/
Preston Schmidt, BSC’s 2011 Alumni Rising Star, now owns and operates two businesses in Nashville, Tenn., has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and run sound for artists like Zak Brown and Jimmy Buffet.
Eddie Stubbs announced, “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Grand Ole Opry.”
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/fiddlerprestonschmidtadvancesnashvillecareer/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/getinvolved/clubs/recipes/
BSC Practical Nursing Program at SMP Health - St. Aloisius.
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Practical Nursing program was established at SMP Health - St. Aloisius in Harvey, N.D., as a way to give individuals in and around that community the opportunity to become a nurse locally.
How the
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/dnp/harvey/
BSC Practical Nursing Program at CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison
The Bismarck State College (BSC) Practical Nursing program was established at CHI St. Alexius Health in Garrison, N.D., as a way to give individuals in and around that community the opportunity to become a nurse locally.
How
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/dnp/garrison/
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/crnewstouse/
Artist Biography
Matthew E. Norton was born in Bismarck, ND and raised in the small town of Riverdale, ND. His mother, Brenda, was a large influence on his creativity. While growing up, Matthew’s mother often provided an environment of creativity. She often had arts and crafts days for her 2
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/artgalleryexhibits/escapeexhibit/
Students in the online Nuclear Power Technology program use a Nuclear Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) online simulator.
This simulator includes all the aspects of an actual nuclear power plant, including the primary, secondary, electrical distribution, and auxiliary systems. It is designed
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/nupt/labequipment/
Online students in the Electric Power Technology program have access to several remote laboratories that simulate the operations of a hydroelectric power plant.
The WebLab Power Grid Laboratory (PGL) project began in 2003 with the development of a live miniature power system showing generation,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/elpw/labequipment/
Throughout their time in the Lineworker program, students will utilize numerous pieces of equipment that they will encounter in the industry.
In this program, students will use a bucket truck, digger derrick truck, trencher, and other items.
Students obtain their CDL during their time in the
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/lnwk/labequipment/
Bismarck State College (BSC) and Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia have created a partnership to offer students who hold an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Electrical Utility Technology from LTC the opportunity to articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/laniertechnicalcollege/
Prepare for success! If you're passionate about Power Generation Technology and are enrolled at BSC, a wealth of scholarship opportunities are waiting for you. Discover a diverse range of privately offered scholarships and those made available through the BSC Foundation, all designed to supercharge
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/powerplanttechnology/scholarships/
Prepare for success! If you're passionate about Process Technology and are enrolled at BSC, a wealth of scholarship opportunities are waiting for you. Discover a diverse range of privately offered scholarships and those made available through the BSC Foundation, all designed to supercharge your academic
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/prop/scholarships/
Students in Power Generation Technology have access to one-of-a-kind training equipment housed in the National Energy Center of Excellence. Featured equipment includes a steam generator capable of generating 3500 watts. This boiler operates under 120 pounds of pressure and is controlled
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/powerplanttechnology/labequipment/
Students in Process Technology at Bismarck State College utilize several pieces of customized lab equipment including a 25 gallon biodiesel skid and a nine tray distillation column, as well as several portable distillation units.
The biodiesel trainer can process 5 gallons of fuel an hour, and is
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/prop/labequipment/
Energy Services & Renewable Technician students have access to several unique lab environments that demonstrate a wide variety of skills used in the industry.
A set of solar arrays on campus shows the capabilities of solar production and demonstrates the differences in output in two commonly
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/reng/labequipment/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/gpacalculator/
The story of the Tello family – Francisco and Bertha and their ten children – is an All-American story. There’s a first generation father, a mother raised on a farm in the Midwest, musical children, a focus on education, a dozen people sharing two bathrooms, and success through hard
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/thisisourgoalandpurposethestoryofthetellofamily/
Rising Star Jack Golden’s story is very “BSC-centric” he says. Golden was an Eagle Scout but says he wasn’t a great student. He didn’t know what he wanted to do after high school, so he enrolled at Bismarck State College and took business and political science classes.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/goldensstarrisesonnationalstage/
H.A. Thompson & Sons hired Deven Ehrlich of Bismarck during the summer of 2018. They encouraged him to go to school for HVAC in the fall and to apply for their tuition reimbursement program. “I pursued it because I wanted to expand my knowledge,” said Ehrlich.
After completing
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/localbusinessprovideshvacstudentwithtuitionreimbursement/
KFYR-TV recently gave a $25,000 grant to BSC’s Mass Communications department. The donation made it possible to move the Mystic Media Studios from the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) building to the BSC Armory and to remodel that new studio space.
The move brings students
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/kfyrtvgrantmovesmysticmediastudiosclosertotheaction/
Editor's Note
There’s always plenty to celebrate at Bismarck State College.
You’ll find stories and photos inside about Commencement and
awards, national designations and renovated spaces. This campus
is hopping and humming academically.
But that’s not the only place we thrive.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/
In 2015, Bismarck State College was awarded a highly competitive $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant. These grants strengthen the humanities by encouraging non-federal sources of support and helping institutions secure long-term improvements in and support for their
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/summer2019/nehchallengegrantbringsthehumanitiestolife/
Scotland/Iceland 2020
Germany 2019
Scotland 2018
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/pasttours/
2022-2023 Tuition & Fees
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
2020-2021 Tuition & Fees
2019-2020 Tuition & Fees
2018-2019 Tuition & Fees
2017-2018 Tuition & Fees
2016-2017 Tuition & Fees
2015-2016 Tuition & Fees
2014-2015 Tuition & Fees
2013-2014 Tuition
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/tuitionfees/pasttuitionfeerates/
August 7, 2021-January 9, 2021
January 2021-August 6, 2021
August 2018-December 2020
2018-2019 Class Fees
2017-2018 Class Fees
2016-2017 Class Fees
2015-2016 Class Fees
2014-2015 Class Fees
2013-2014 Class Fees
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/tuitionfees/pastclassfees/
BSC is looking for online cybersecurity and computer networking adjunct professors.
Current Openings
Adjunct Cybersecurity and Computer Information Technology Instructors
Summary of Position
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsibilities include teaching cybersecurity and information
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/faculty/joinourteam/
Community Report FY19 July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019
Revenue
Expenses
Graduation & Retention Rates
Continuing
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/reportsoutcomes/communityreportfiscalyear2019/
BSC offers online classes in nearly every discipline as well as several online-only programs. Nearly two-thirds of our student body is enrolled in at least one online course and 44 percent are enrolled only in online courses.
While online learning offers great convenience and
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/online/
http://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/
Stay on track and power up your future with a Linework degree plan! Whether you’re climbing poles or navigating courses, having a degree plan keeps you focused, organized, and on time to graduation. With a clear roadmap, you'll efficiently complete your courses, balance hands-on training, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/lnwk/edplan/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/mechmain/edplan/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/nupt/edplan/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only
View the official
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/prod/edplan/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/prop/edplan/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/water/edplan/
Edinburgh, Scotland - May 2018 Trip - Tuesday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Guide/Host: Dr. Amy L. Juhala, graduate of Edinburgh University
Transportation:
Flights on Delta: Bismarck -- Minneapolis -- New York -- Edinburgh
Roundtrip coach transportation between Edinburgh
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/pasttours/scotland2018/
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/mysticmarketplacepreorders/
The application deadline for the Surgical Technology Program is November 15 of each fall semester, prior to spring semester start. Before submitting the program application, students must first complete, or be in the process of completing, one full-time semester (at least 12 credit hours) of college
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/surgicaltechnology/program-applications/
The Medical Laboratory program application must be submitted for an applicant to be considered for the program.
MLT Program Application
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/medicallaboratorytechnician/program-application/
The Residential Carpentry program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools and vendors, approximate costs, as well as frequently asked questions regarding ordering tools and purchasing textbooks.
PDF of
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/carpentryresidential/estimated-costs/
LYNETTE BORJESON PAINTER, Ph.D
• Professor of Computers & Office Technology
• Ph.D. Northcentral University
• Master's Certificate: University of Maryland Global Campus
• M.M. University of Mary
• B.S.E. Minot State University
• Office: Technical Center 132C
•
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/computersupport/faculty/
Books - $450
Tools and Supplies - $500 (purchased at BSC Bookstore)
Laptop computer - $500 * (purchased first semester - must be purchased before semester starts)
Tuition - Go to Student Finance
Course Fees - $150 (per semester)
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/electronics/estimated-costs/
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/
Bismarck State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), marital status, disability,
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/equalopportunity/
Employee Engagement Recommendations and Implementation
Employee Engagement Team Final Recommendations
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/qualityreviewlibrary/criterion5/mission/
Suggested Courses to prepare for Elementary Education
Below are suggested courses for students pursuing an elementary education degree.
Consult your education advisor and the transfer school requirements to confirm the classes listed and ensure proper advising!
Students will work towards the degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/elementary/suggestedcourses/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/dining/mysticjava/kudos/
For BSC 2018 was a year of promise and innovative change. We saw incredible partnerships forged, new opportunities arise and students launched into four year programs and a job market in great need of their skills and talents. Our graduates have great promise, and that was the message our 2018 commencement
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/reportsoutcomes/communityreportfiscalyear2018/
Agriculture, Electronics, and Graphic Design
Agriculture Industry and Technology Program Assessment
Electronics and Telecommunications Technology Program Assessment
Farm and Ranch Management Program Assessment
Graphic Design and Communications Program Assessment
Computers and Office Technology
Administrative
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/qualityreviewlibrary/criterion4/assessmentlibrary/programassessmentplans/
CT 252 2017-18 Assessment Report
Cybersecurity and Computer Networks 2017-18 Assessment Report
Graphic Design and Communications 2017-18 Assessment Report
MATH 103 Fall 2017 Assessment Report
MATH 103 Spring 2018 Assessment Report
PSYC 250 2017-18 Assessment
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/qualityreviewlibrary/april222019datarequest/assessmentreports/
BADM 282 - Human Resource Management
BADM 282 Assessment Form
BADM 282 Syllabus
BADM 282 Request for Revalidation
BIOL 115 Human Structure and Function
BIOL 115 Assessment Form
BIOL 115 Syllabus - Shawn Iverson
BIOL 115 Syllabus - Ron Jyring
BIOL 115 Syllabus - Deanna Solhjem
BIOL
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionaleffectiveness/qualityreviewlibrary/april222019datarequest/revalidationdocuments/
Bismarck State College online Substance Awareness Classes
These Substance Awareness classes have been designed by professional instructors and online educators. All you need to access our classes is a computer with an internet connection. The classes are self-paced and you can sign in and sign
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/substanceawareness/
Courses in the energy programs at Bismarck State College run in a block style format, with new classes beginning every 3 to 8 weeks online. This means that course material moves quickly, and it is essential to your success as a student to be prepared to immediately begin coursework at the beginning
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/becomeastudent/onlinestudentinfo/
Whether you're a current student, a Mystic parent, or a BSC faculty or staff member, you can use these links to pages that offer information specifically tailored to your needs and interests.
https://bismarckstate.edu/resources/
Email
Blackboard & Hoonuit
Directory
Campus Connection
Advising Worksheets
BSC Catalog
BSC CORE
Payroll
NDUS Directory (Login Required)
https://bismarckstate.edu/resources/faculty-and-staff/
Library
Academic Catalog
Academic Advising
Academic Testing
Academic Support
Prior Learning
https://bismarckstate.edu/resources/current-students/
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/academic-calendar/
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/visitcampus/campus-tour-video/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/coachingathletic/degreeplans/
View the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog
These advising worksheets are unofficial and to be used for class planning purposes only.
Cybersecurity and Information Technology 4 Year BAS - 2021-22
Cybersecurity and Information Technology 4 Year BAS - 2020-21
Cybersecurity
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/computersupport/basincybersecurityandinformationtechnology/degreeplans/
Although there are computer labs on campus for instructional and lab use, students may wish to own or have access to a personal computer. For many program courses, students can access full or academic versions of the software used in class for little to no cost from the software companies.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/engineeringtech/personal-computers/
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/polytechnic-programs/
STEAM education is an integrated approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to guide students and open their minds to the world around them. Advancing on the foundation of STEM, which embraces creativity, collaboration, critical thinking,
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/what-is-a-polytechnic/steam/
No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States…shall, solely on the basis of a disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity provided by any institution receiving federal financial assistance. Visit
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/accessibility/rights/
Whether you’re just beginning to explore college options, ready to start your college career, or want to pick up where you left off, you’re invited to visit the Bismarck State College campus and see what we have to offer. Join us!
Friday, June 11, 2021
National Energy Center of
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/summer-open-house/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/secure programming/contact-us/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/security and hacking/contact-us/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/merlin-the-mystic/
NetTutor is human-centered and research-based online tutoring with a rich history of providing online tutoring and academic support to education institutions in a variety of disciplines and academic programs. Partnering with NetTutor means giving your students the assistance they need from experienced
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/tutoring/smarthinking/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/offensive and defensive security/contact-us/
Follow these steps to access your paycheck:
Log in to your Employee Self Service: NDUS Human Resources - Log In
On your homepage, select Employee Self Service
Select the Payroll tile
Click on the Paycheck tile
Duo Two Factor Authentication will be required to verify your
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/student-employment/resources/
Summer, 2018
Bismarck State College, North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, is dedicated to student success. Our campus positions are student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.
We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/faculty-and-staff/
These advising worksheets are unofficial and to be used for class planning purposes only.
Industrial Automation AAS 2024-25
Industrial Automation AAS 2022-23
Industrial Automation AAS 2021-22
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/industrial automation/degreeplans/
Bismarck State College uses the Blackboard (Bb) Learning Management System for online learning. Visit our Blackboard & Infobase site for more information.
Please Note: Chromebooks do not work with Blackboard, as many features and interactions are not compatible.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/resources/itsupport/blackboard/
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/peer-mentor-application/
BSC hosts a wide array of enrichment courses, concerts, readings, art exhibits and plays on campus. You can work out or at the BSC Aquatic Center and catch a game in the MDU Resources Community Bowl -- two venues that enrich campus life.
Even more opportunities for fun can
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/faculty-and-staff/bismarckmandanarea/
https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/jobopenings/student-employment/student-job-openings/
Humanities in Person is a series of podcasts exploring the impact of humanities in our work and daily lives. Each episode features current and former humanities scholars at Bismarck State College. The series is sponsored by the Bringing Humanities to Life Project at BSC.
Subscribe for updates
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/humanities/humanities-in-person-podcast/
Our objective is to help your business or industry:
Recruit and retain skilled employees who are interested in long-term careers.
Replace the loss of institutional knowledge due to retirement.
At BSC, strong partnerships with business and industry are a key component to addressing these concerns.
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/business-and-industry/growyourown/
This scholarship rewards college students for taking dual-credit coursework as a high school student. To qualify, students must meet the eligibility criteria, complete an application with the ND University System (NDUS), and provide all supporting documentation.
To qualify for the scholarship,
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/nddualcredittuitionscholarship/
If you have not attended college since high school or this is your first time attending.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/new-students/
Explore CampusConnection
Claim your NDUS Account
Log in to CampusConnection
View your To-Do's, Holds, & Communications
Accept Financial Obligation Agreement (FOA)
Complete FERPA
Set up Emergency Contact Information
Access
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A non-degree student is any student who has not met the necessary admission requirements or is not pursuing a degree or vocational program. Credits earned cannot be used toward a degree, diploma, or certificate until all admissions requirements have been satisfied and all college credit records have
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/non-degree/
Log in to CampusConnection
View your To-Do's, Holds, & Communications
Accept Financial Obligation Agreement
Plan your Degree
Run your Academic Requirements Report
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/current-students/
Apply for Summer & Fall Financial Aid
Complete FAFSA
Summer (2024-2025)
Fall (2025-2026)
Complete BSC Summer Aid Request
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DMS Program outcome assessments include national credentialing examination(s) performance, programmatic retention/attrition, job (positive) placement, graduate/employer surveys, and programmatic summative measures.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/diagnostic-medical-sonography/programoutcomes/
Get Started
This only applies to students accepting loans for the first time. If you complete this for the summer semester, you will not have to complete this again for the fall semester.
You must complete the Entrance Counseling and MPN before you can charge books against your financial
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/entrance-counseling-and-loan-agreement-(mpn)/
The Lineworker program degree requirements for summer are the following:
LNWK 100 (4456) Introduction to Climbing Techniques
On Campus - 3 credits – 06/14/2021 – 07/04/2021
This course is designed for students to learn basic climbing
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/lineworker/lineworker--degree-requirements/
1. Housing Self-Service
2. Sign in with your CampusConnection Account
3. Click Applications/Contracts
4. Choose appropriate Lineworker application
5. Pay $25 application fee via debit or credit card
6. Complete the application for Summer & Fall
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/lineworker/summer-housing/
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Both student and parent need to create a username and password
Complete FAFSA
Review and apply for BSC Scholarships
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https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/online-energy/
The Graphic Design program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools needed.
Graphic Design Book & Tool List PDF
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/graphicdesign/books-and-tools/
BSC celebrates the opening of the Advanced Technology Center with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community open house on July 10, 2025.
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/polytechnic-mission-expansion-timeline/
Rooms and Foyers are available to Clubs upon request. Please complete form and hit submit.
Be cautious of room capacity
Room will not be considered scheduled until approval is verified via email
If you have questions regarding room use or booking this room, please email bsc.csorgs@bismarckstate.edu
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Industrial Automation (INAU) program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice based
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/industrial automation/course-descriptions/
You CANNOT withdraw from all courses or drop your last class in Campus Connection. Attempting to do so may result in loss of refund, due to the class being dropped after the 100% tuition refund date according to the Dates and Deadlines Calendar for the term of enrollment.
** There is no refund
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/withdrawdrop/withdrawdrop-frequently-asked-questions/
The drop/withdraw appeal is used for students wanting to appeal their transcript record and/or tuition and fee charges.
Form must be submitted by the end of the next semester (excluding summer). Documentation must show a specific date that the extenuating circumstance took place.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/withdrawdrop/academic-records-dropwithdraw-appeal/
Register for your Spring semester classes now and you could win a $100 textbook gift card to buy next semester's textbooks!
Classes fill up quickly so don't delay registering for your Spring 2022 classes so you get the classes and the schedule you want!
Register for classes by Nov. 12 for
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Want to help your student celebrate their special day? Order an individual-size birthday cake with a short, personalized message from Mystic Marketplace!
Ordering Instructions
Complete the online order form and tell your student to pick up the cake from the Mystic Marketplace on the
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Professional Description:
The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/paramedic/additional-information-for-paramedic-students/
This allows students to discontinue enrollment in a particular course, but to maintain enrollment in some courses for the semester or withdraw to zero credits for the semester. All course drops must be completed in CampusConnection. Students withdrawing completely from Bismarck State College
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/withdrawdrop/
This page assists students with a course drop or withdraw to zero credits. There are many items to take into consideration, please review the following information before dropping or withdrawing.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/withdrawdrop/course-drop-or-withdraw-to-zero-credits/
Edinburgh, Scotland & Reykjavik, Iceland - May 16-24, 2020
*Trip was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Guide/Host: Dr. Amy L. Juhala, graduate of Edinburgh University
Transportation:
Flights: 5:30pm departure Bismarck-Minneapolis - Amsterdam (Delta); Amsterdam-Edinburgh
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/pasttours/scotland-iceland-2020/
Bismarck State College (BSC) Nursing Program offers nursing degree options (PN and/or AD-RN) at hospital in the North Dakota communities of Ashley, Harvey, Hazen, Hettinger and Garrison. The program allows individuals in these communities to earn their nursing degree through non-traditional means, eliminating
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/nursing/rural-nursing-locations/
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Shopping, dining, art and books
https://downtownbismarck.com/
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State authorization is the federal, state, and professional licensing board regulations that impact online and on-ground education offered across state lines. State authorization ensures that a BSC degree will be recognized and that a student will be eligible to sit for licensure in states other than
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/student-disclosure-information/
Many BSC events are either livestreamed or recorded in order to provide greater access to the communities we serve. Our goal is to engage with the public, students and alumni in a multitude of ways. In addition to Livestreaming we invite you to browse our Vimeo page follow
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/community/digital-media/
Instrumentation & Control AAS - 2024-25
Instrumentation & Control Certificate - 2024-25
Instrumentation & Control AAS - 2022-23
Instrumentation & Control Certificate - 2022-23
Instrumentation & Control AAS - 2021-22
Instrumentation & Control Certificate - 2021-22
Instrumentation
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/ic/degree-plans/
Growing up in the island nation of Tonga, located in the South Pacific Ocean, gave Sikotilani (Koti) Sheffield Palanite the passion and skills needed to excel at BSC’s Lineworker program.
Palanite’s village didn’t have electricity until 1995. “I remember
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/climbing-coconut-trees-prepares-student-for-lineworker-career/
The 2019 Bismarck State College Mystics Volleyball Team came into the NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament in Charleston, West Virginia, ranked #12. They came home the #4 team in the nation. #MYSTICSHISTORY
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/winter-2020/champs-to-us-mystic-volleyballs-historic-season/
Are you feeling sick? Quarantined or isolating? Can’t make it to the BSC Student Union to eat? BSC Foodservice has 2 options to help you get the meals you need to get healthy and stay healthy! If you have questions about meal orders, please call the BSC Foodservice team at 701.224.5452.
Meal
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/dining/sick-tray-program/
Assessment is an ongoing process aimed at understanding and improving student learning. It is a key indicator of institutional effectiveness and a vehicle for improvement. Guided by its mission to provide high-quality education and foster student success, Bismarck State College (BSC) is committed
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionalassessment/academicassessment/
The Higher Learning Commission, Bismarck State College’s (BSC) accrediting body, broadly defines general education to be a program that “imparts common knowledge and intellectual concepts to students and develops skills and attitudes that the institution believes every college-educated person
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/institutionalassessment/generaleducation/
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/becomeastudent/computer-requirements/
The academic and technical curriculum developed and authorized by Palo Alto Networks Academy and delivered by Palo Alto Networks Academy Partner, Bismarck State College, helps provide the knowledge and expertise that prepare you to protect our digital way of life. Our trusted certifications validate
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/cybersecurity-certifications/
One of the key components of our polytechnic approach is implementing applied learning across disciplines. Twenty programs at BSC have students learn by doing via internships, integrated labs, cooperative experiences with our industry partners and job shadowing – all as part of the credit requirements
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/hands-on-education/
Bismarck State College’s cybersecurity pathways provide skills that can immediately apply to the workplace for working adults already in the career of IT. The pathway options below are specifically designed to upskill you or your workforce and provided in a convenient online format at an
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/career-pathways/
The following are minimum specifications for the laptop computer a student should purchase. The estimated initial cost for this computer ranges from $500.00 to $1000.00. The brand, model, shape, size and color are up to the student to decide. Carefully consider service and support options as laptop
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/become-a-student/computer-requirements/
The Cybersecurity Center is proud to partner with several different cyber industry companies.
Great River Energy
High Point Networks
Midco
NISC
Palo Alto Networks
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/cybersecuritycenter/cybersecurity-partnerships/
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medication Assistant II (CMA)
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Commercial Driving (CDL)
Custom Applicator
Cybersecurity Certification (Palo Alto Networks)
Cybersecurity Regional Academy (Palo Alto Networks)
English as a Second
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/
Phlebotomy is the “art of drawing blood." This course consists of:
Instruction on a variety of manual phlebotomy techniques and practices in manual phlebotomy techniques and drawing and handling specimens.
Instruction covering a variety of topics, including the circulatory system,
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/phlebotomy-technician/
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required to operate any commercial motor vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds. Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of safety, knowledge, experience, skills,
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/commercial-driving-(cdl)/
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*indicates a required field
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/cyber-student-verification/
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Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities?
Please fill out the form below:
Point of Contact: Nicklos See
nicklos.see@bismarckstate.edu • 701-224-5528
BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu • 701.224.2551
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/contact-us/
The Cybersecurity Center is proud to partner with several different cyber industry companies.
Great River Energy
High Point Networks
Midco
NISC
Palo Alto Networks
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/computersupport/cybercenter/cybersecurity-partnerships/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/computersupport/contact-us/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below, by email at BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701.224.5755.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/basincybersecurityandinformationtechnology/contact-us/
Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020
https://bismarckstate.edu/about/reportsoutcomes/community-report/
Students choosing to complete all courses within the Cybersecurity & Computer Networks program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. We recommend that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/computersupport/course-descriptions/
In addition of the AAS - Cybersecurity and Computer Networks course, you will need to complete the following:
Recommended – 1st Semester
CSCI 160 Computer Science I
CIS 204 Database Design and SQL
CIS 226 Linux Network and Security Administration
CIT 367 Cybersecurity Infrastructure
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/basincybersecurityandinformationtechnology/course-descriptions/
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/basincybersecurityandinformationtechnology/course-schedules/
BSC has a variety of flex start class options available starting later than the typical start dates. You can even add a flex start class up until the day before the class starts. Anytime is the right time to enroll in classes at BSC! If you have not applied yet for admission to BSC, the first step
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/flex-start-classes/
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/dining/sick-tray-program/meal-pick-up-option/
On-campus residents quarantined/isolated on campus or in a hotel can order a grocery package to be delivered once a day. Orders must be placed by 2 p.m. and deliveries are made between 2-4 p.m.. Saturday and Sunday meals will be delivered on Friday. If staying for the weekend, please order accordingly
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Education
• Doctorate of Education, Edgewood College, Madison, Wis,
• M.S. and B.S., Geneva College,Beaver Falls, Pa.
• A.S., Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Professional Experience
• President, Rock Valley
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/bsc-welcomes-new-president-dr-douglas-jensen/president-jensen-background/
BSC Continuing Education found clever solutions for providing learning opportunities this summer, while abiding by the CDC guidelines for safe social interaction.
Several classes took place in the great outdoors, including Being Strong Counts at the BSC Community Bowl and Yoga on the Lawn (pictured)
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/continuing-education-classes-get-creative/
BY KIM SINGER
When BSC's technical programs switched from hands-on learning to an online format, it meant BSC faculty needed to step into the unknown and forge a new path. That is exactly what they did, so successfully, in fact, that their efforts are attracting students from out of state.
Faculty
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/hands-on-tech-programs-forge-a-new-path-during-pandemic/
RISING THROUGH THE RANKS IN NEW YORK CITY
BY KIM SINGER
This year’s Rising Star Alumni Award recipient achieved her goal of working for CNN before age 30 with five years to spare. Lindsey Ellefson (‘11) has continued rising through the ranks, having since been recruited for
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/2020-rising-star-lindsey-ellefson/
Perry Hornbacher, BSC history professor, and Jason Matthews, BSC political science lecturer, not only share their knowledge with college students, they also encourage lifelong learning by teaching continuing education and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI@BSC) courses at BSC. This Q&A offers
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall-2020/qanda-with-two-popular-continuing-ed-instructors/
DMS Program Goal:
To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography concentrations.
In addition to applying to BSC, the Diagnostic Medical
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/diagnostic medical sonography/program-application-and-requirements/
View the official 2-Year Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog
These advising worksheets are unofficial and to be used for class planning purposes only.
Cybersecurity and Computer Networks 2 Year AAS - 2021-22
Cybersecurity and Computer Networks 2 Year AAS - 2020-21
Cybersecurity
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/computersupport/degree-plans/
The BILT model is a collaborative leadership model that allows business and industry to offer direct input in the development of college programs. This is an engaging approach to connect college programs to industry leaders.
Programs are advised by industry leaders to ensure the curriculum and
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/business-and-industry/bilt/
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Both student and parent need to create a username and password
Complete FAFSA 2021-2023
Review and apply for BSC Scholarships
Contact Financial Aid
Explore CampusConnection
Claim your NDUS Account
Log in to CampusConnection
View
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/registration/register/paramedicemt/
Each enrolled student is eligible to apply for two scholarships. The scholarships awarded are based on financial need and not academic performance. Please complete the two-stage process listed below to apply.
Complete BSC Foundation Application
Complete BSC Ag Program Application Form
For
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/custom applicator/scholarships/
Apprenticeship is a unique workforce solution for both employers and job seekers/workers. Through an earn-while-you-learn model, apprenticeships allow individuals to grow into their profession while learning the skills needed to succeed in a high-demand, highly-skilled career, all while getting paid!
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/apprenticeship/
The Bismarck State College GenCyber Cybersecurity Academy is a five-day camp for students entering grades 6-8. It is funded through a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF), making it FREE of charge for 100 participants.
Experienced high school and
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/youth/gencyber/
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/in-demand-career-scholarship/2023-springsummer-in-demand-careers-course-schedules/
Event Location: National Energy Center for Excellence, Bismarck State College
1200 Schafer St, Bismarck ND 58501
For the latest information, please sign up for the conference mail list!
Mail List
Registration Dates:
April 6 - July 9, 2026
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/ndpio/
Bismarck State College is partnered with RDO Equipment Co., Plains Ag, Gooseneck Implement, Butler Ag, Nelson International and Northern Improvement Co. Equipment in various locations across North Dakota to offer our Diesel Technology students an opportunity to participate in a hands-on
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/diesel technology/industryinternships/
Please note, as a limited enrollment program candidates will receive email notification during Holiday Break, of acceptance as not all candidates are selected for acceptance.
SPRING START
The Surgical Technology program is highly selective with limited enrollment. The program’s maximum
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/surgicaltechnology/admission-criteria/
Professional Description:
Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/surgicaltechnology/additional-information-for-surgical-technology-students/
Read&Write Software
Read&Write is a comprehensive educational tool designed to help students with everyday tasks like reading, writing, researching and studying. Bismarck State College has purchased an unlimited site license so that our students, faculty and staff can install and benefit
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/tutoring/educationaltoolsstudyskills/
An Apostille is a form of authentication that certifies original documents (i.e. your degree, transcript or coursework), so they can be recognized in foreign countries.
Depending on which country the document is intended to be used, this special authentication is known as an "apostille"
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/apostillerequests/
Students may appeal academic transfer decisions made by BSC.
Review Student Policy: 412.2 Transfer Credit Appeal
Submit the BSC Academic Transfer Appeal (requires NDUS Username & Password)
How to Submit a BSC Academic Transfer Appeal:
Complete the Transfer Credit
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferring-college-credits/transfer-credit-appeal/
Yes. Check with the Financial Aid for more information.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferring-college-credits/transfer-credit-faq/
Your success at Bismarck State College is important. That's why we offer many services on campus to help you achieve your goals. Explore student supports, campus resources and student programming, or contact us, and we'll be happy to help you find the service that will meet your needs.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/student-success/
https://bismarckstate.edu/polytechnic/what-is-a-polytechnic/digital-hive/
1. Claim Your Account
Watch video- then click “Claim your NDUS Account”
Enter your date of birth and EMPLID I.D
What is My EMPLID?
Click on "Find My EMPLID"
2. Log into Campus Connection.
Campus Connection Access
Already claimed your account but
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Tuition and fees on the student account are due by the first day of class. All other charges such as late fees, fines, etc. are due the date incurred.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/how-to-pay/
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/
Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official
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ENRT 105 - Safety, Health & Environment - 3 credits
This course covers the personal protective equipment and proper safe work practices and procedures commonly used in the energy industry. Students will also gain a working knowledge of standard safety, health and environmental practices and regulations
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/environmentalsafetyregulations/course-descriptions-/
Custom Application is a service provided by agronomy centers to area farmers. Farming operations may also hire a personal custom applicator. Custom Applicators mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers to fields at approved applicable rates. They are responsible for the operation of spray equipment
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/custom-applicator/
A Medical Assistant is a health professional that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks in a variety of offices and clinics of physicians and nurse practitioners, urgent care centers, hospitals, labs, insurance and billing companies, and government agencies. The Medical Assistant field
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/cmaiii/
Recipients of the Alumni of the Year Award
Since 1978, 55 individuals have been named Alumni of the Year.
2025 Kathryn Johnston Murphy
2024 Carroll Dewing
2023 Glenn Bosch '80
2022 Brent Ekstrom '89
2021 Honored 2020
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/about/awards/past-alumni-award-recipients/
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Bismarck State College offers a rich college experience with a tuition you can actually live with. As the third largest college in the North Dakota University System, we’re the perfect size: Big enough to be interesting, and small enough to offer the focus students need to succeed.
BSC
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/
At Bismarck State College, we believe education is the key to unlocking your full potential, whether you're a recent high school graduate eager to kick-start your career or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skills. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we offer a wide range of
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/
Life at BSC is about more than earning a degree. It’s your time to explore new interests, try new things and dive into the experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime. On and off campus, now is the time to spread your wings.
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/
https://bismarckstate.edu/getstarted/
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Academic support offerings at Bismarck State College are designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals. We want students to be successful by learning the essential skills of an independent learner. Our services provide tutoring and academic support to help students succeed.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/tutoring/
Campus Connection is the BSC student information system that allows students access to information 24/7. Students can check for open classes, register for courses, print a class schedule, drop and add courses, accept/decline financial aid, and pay tuition anywhere there is access to the web.
CAMPUS
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicresources/campusconnectionhelp/
Academic advising is a collaborative process between you and your advisor to support your academic success. Students are ultimately responsible for academic choices, however, BSC will assist you to make informed choices and provide advice throughout your educational journey. Your academic advisor is
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/academicadvising/
The Academic Records department manages registration, transfer credit, transcripts, grades, graduation, diplomas and academic policies.
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Financial Aid Forms
Academic Forms
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The Dates and Deadlines Schedule lists the add, drop and withdrawal deadlines. It also includes the last day to drop/withdrawal for 100% tuition refund.
All add, drop, withdrawal and tuition refunds are based on the class start and end date. To locate the deadlines for your class(es), match up the
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/calendarsdeadlines/
The Bismarck State College official transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and includes the College seal and the signature of the Registrar.
For information on transcript codes see the Explanatory Legend and Authenticity Confirmation Information, which is also provided on the back of an
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Schedule a tour or one-on-one visit to learn more about the right degree program that matches your goals, along with the many student services we have to offer.
Campus visit appointments are offered:
Monday - Friday at 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. CST
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Residents in 10 states:
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Bismarck State College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the support they need to thrive. Whether you're facing disabilities, temporary health conditions or navigating pregnancy or parenting, our office is here to assist you. Utilizing an interactive and confidential process, we work
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The BSC Veterans Services Office has resources available to assist those who have served or are currently serving in the military along with eligible dependents in navigating the VA Education Benefits process.
We can provide information on other campus services such as tutoring, counseling, financial
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Welcome to the Bismarck State College's one-stop resource for High School Counselors!
At Bismarck State College, we understand the pivotal role that high school counselors play in guiding students toward their future academic and career goals. This dedicated webpage is designed to provide you
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MISSION
As North Dakota’s polytechnic institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.
VISION
Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic
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The 120-acre campus, in the vibrant, capital city of Bismarck, is beautifully situated overlooking the Missouri River with easy access to the Interstate as well as Bismarck’s many amenities. Safe and easy to navigate, Bismarck-Mandan and the surrounding area have a growing population of more than
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Administrative Leadership
Marlene Anderson, Director of Library Services
Sandy Fried, Director of Academic Records & Registrar
Sonya Koble, Chief Financial Officer
Scott Lingen, Director of Financial Aid
Nicole Mikkelsen, Chief Human Resources Officer
Don Roethler, Chief Buildings
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The information on this page provides students with a breakdown of Bismarck State College's Tuition and Fee Rates per Academic Year. An Academic Year consists of Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
The tuition and Mandatory Fee information provided on this page is based on a per-credit basis. Mandatory
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Admissions and Enrollment Services
Jack Science Center, Room #111
1420 Schafer Street,
Bismarck, ND 58506
Telephone:
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Early Years
Created in 1939 in response to a community need for a local college, Bismarck State College was originally known as Bismarck Junior College. The first students began classes on Sept. 4, 1939, on the third floor of Bismarck High School with 107 full- and part-time students and 12 instructors.
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The admissions process typically takes 1 - 3 weeks, depending on BSC receiving required documentation. If you have questions with any part of this process, feel free to connect with an Admissions Counselor or call 701-224-5429.
Upon completion of the online application, you'll receive an
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At BSC, we offer a variety of resources to ensure students succeed throughout their degree program and beyond. See this area to learn how to get your Mystic ID, find answers to your questions in our Student Handbook, access IT support and more. Be safe, be well and be successful!
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Once you have applied to Bismarck State College you are able to begin filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After your FAFSA has been processed, the Office of Financial Aid will notify about your eligibility for financial aid. The financial aid award letter includes
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Students needing proof of enrollment for military, insurance, housing rental assistance or any other company/provider may generate a PDF Enrollment Verification Certificate using MyHub within Campus Connection.
Enrollment verifications generated when using MyHub through Campus Connection are official
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BSC has responsibility under federal law, the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, to protect the privacy of student education records, and the obligations of the institution regarding the release of educational records and the access provided to these records. Student educational
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Keep your student records current by reviewing your personal information on CampusConnection. Some personal information can be updated in CampusConnection whereas others require the submission of the appropriate form and documentation.
A student's demographic record, including date of birth, name,
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If you wish to change to a different program or pursue multiple programs at the same time, you must fill out the Program, Advisor or Multiple Program Change Request.
Contingent of the program, the request will be considered with respect to meeting necessary qualifications and the availability of
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The General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA) is a systemwide plan that allows you to complete general education requirements at any University System campus, North Dakota tribal college, or University of Jamestown and then transfer your general education program to another
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One of the most convenient ways to register for classes as a BSC student is through our online portal, Campus Connection. You'll be happy to know that it's a quick and easy process that can be completed right from the comfort of your own home. With this online platform, you'll be able to browse through
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Students are limited to 20 credits per Fall and Spring semesters, 15 credits in the Summer. Those who find it necessary to exceed this credit limit, must seek approval by completing the Course Overload Request form. Forms must be submitted by the end of the second day of classes during the semester
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ArmyIgnitED is the virtual gateway for Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for classroom, distance learning and eArmyU online college courses.
Get started
Complete the BSC admission process and enroll in classes at BSC before using
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Please complete the Rating Roadmaps before applying to BSC.
Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership
The goal of the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP) Schools is to support both the Sailor's mobile lifestyle and educational goals with rating relevant
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The right career. The right place.
Join the Bismarck State College team and embark on an exciting career journey where we do education right. Whether you're looking for a student-employee position, part-time or full-time staff roles, or a faculty position, BSC offers exceptional opportunities.
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Browse our tutors' weekly schedules below to find times that work for you to meet with a tutor on campus or online. Their schedules are updated weekly, with drop-in hours and appointment times available. If you don't see a time that fits your schedule, contact our office to discuss additional options
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The student will need to research which BSC courses may be appropriate for their professional certificates, trainings, courses and work experience. Begin by reviewing course descriptions in the current BSC catalog. It is recommended that you discuss with your academic advisor the appropriateness
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BSC allows learners to receive college credit through portfolio development for prior learning experiences that do not have a standardized mechanism for college credit evaluation (e.g. external standardized credit-by-exam, articulated licensure or certification (ACE), and accordance with guidelines
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The 6,000-seat athletic complex is home field for Bismarck State College Mystics and the University of Mary Mauraders. Bismarck State College along with the University of Mary, and five area high schools, three middle schools, various elementary school events as well as outdoor concerts and other community
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Are you ready to learn something new for fun, fulfillment or career? From computers to cooking or finance to fitness, Bismarck State College has lots of classes to take you beyond what you know! Enrichment classes are designed to broaden an individual's personal, professional, cultural, and recreational
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Bismarck State College can help you reach your beyond by offering credit outside the traditional classroom. Prior Learning Assessment or PLA, can help by giving adults college credit for knowledge and competencies they've gained outside the classroom. BSC is committed to the idea that people deserve
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Our goal is to help your business meet OSHA safety and health regulations while developing an ongoing, effective safety and health management system!
Bismarck State College offers this program to assist employers, especially those in smaller businesses, to reach their goal of achieving
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OSHA Record Keeping Advisor
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued the OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor, a new Web tool to help employers understand their responsibilities to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses.
Get the latest OSHA News
Read the most recent OSHA publications
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Employers who qualify for OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, or SHARP, receive exemption from OSHA general schedule enforcement inspections. To qualify, you must receive a comprehensive consultation visit, correct all identified hazards and demonstrate that effective safety and
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Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program
Phone: 701-224-5539 or 1-877-846-9387 Fax: 701-224-5763
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Institutional Overview
Helping Students Learn
Accomplishing Other Distinctive Objectives
Understanding Students & Other Stakeholders Needs
Valuing People
Leading & Communicating
Supporting Institutional Operations
Measuring Effectiveness
Planning
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A hands-on celebration of the arts.
The BSC Fine Arts Department and English & Mass Communications Department present ArtsQuest, a month-long Spring campus celebration of music, art, theater, literature and film. ArtsQuest highlights the talent of BSC students and brings performances and presentations
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Bismarck State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The college was first accredited in 1966.
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Institutional Effectiveness is a measure of the degree to which the college is effective in achieving its stated vision and mission. It is an ongoing process of planning, assessing, learning, and improving that is applied to all courses, programs, departments and support services of the college.
Institutional
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Bismarck State College (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider that adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
Bismarck State College's National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is proud
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This course will introduce and review power system switching concepts such as switching priorities, safe switching, communication and switching procedures.
Each module in this course covers the specific training items listed below:
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - Communication
Module 3
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The hands-on training at the NECE utilizes equipment, trainers, animations and simulations to teach techniques and troubleshooting skills by creating workforce scenarios in a safe environment.
"(BSC’s training) allowed me to work through issues in ways that would be unrealistic
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BSC's online Student Handbook provides information about services and resources for students as well as policies and procedures. The purpose of BSC's policies is to promote and maintain the college learning environment, inform college members of their responsibilities and aid in preventing violations
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The success of our students is at the heart of BSC Student Services. From tutoring to testing, we are here to help you flourish in the classroom and beyond.
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Bismarck State College offers the following courses for CCAF students working toward the completion of their associate degree. For a current schedule of GEM courses and registration dates & deadlines, please view:
Summer 2025 Online Schedule
Summer 2025 GEM Schedule
Fall 2025 Online
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Once your admissions file is complete, you will be notified by email that you are eligible to register for classes.
Your registration email contains the following important information:
Registration is completed using CampusConnection (http://studentadmin.connectnd.us). To be able to register
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We understand that life can get busy, and sometimes attending traditional classes can be difficult. That’s why BSC is proud to offer a wide range of online courses that can lead to a program certificate, associate degree or even a bachelor's degree. Our accessible online courses make it easy for
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Once your admissions file is complete, you will be notified by email that you are eligible to register for courses.
Your registration email contains the following important information:
Registration is completed using CampusConnection. To be able to register you must have your CampusConnection
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By making a planned gift at Bismarck State College, North Dakota taxpayers may be eligible for an income tax credit. Few states offer charitable tax credits of any kind. This tax credit makes it possible for you to give more and make a greater impact on the students, faculty,
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Thank you for visiting our Job Openings page. For full consideration of a job opening, ensure all required materials are completed by the deadline listed.
*For the best results during the application process, Chrome is the recommended browser.
Applicants must be legally authorized
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Bismarck State College's online offerings include courses that lead to a Program Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree. These programs are:
Energy Technology Degrees
Electric Power Technology
Electrical Transmission Systems Technology
Nuclear Power Technology
Power Generation Technology
Process
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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management degree program requires students to complete the following 10 courses (30 credits) as part of the 120 credit minimum. Students are recommended to follow the sequence below.
ENRG 302 Ethical Issues in the Energy Industry
ENRG 310 Energy Production
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The BAS in Energy Management program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
Items
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree
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Bismarck State College's Power Plant Technology program is approved for the Prime Power School. Students who have completed the Prime Power School can have their training reviewed for possible credit towards their chosen degree program.
The credit awarded may vary depending on Soldiers' precise
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Bismarck State College (BSC) and Bellingham Technical College (BTC) in Bellingham, Washington have partnered to meet the needs and demands of the energy industry for qualified supervisors and managers, and to provide opportunities for energy education graduates to prepare for these positions of leadership.
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Bismarck State College and Bismarck Public Schools are proud to offer students the opportunity to earn up to 28 college credits while in high school. Students who complete the following courses can then apply the 28 college credits towards the Instrumentation & Control or Electronics/Telecommunications
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Students study electronics in the Electronics/ Telecommunications program as a requirement of the Instrumentation & Control program. The entire first year may be completed online, including all lab courses. Students with a Journeyman Electrician License or at least 28 college credits from
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Minimum Specifications for Student Laptops
Students enrolled in the Electronics/Telecommunications and Instrumentation and Control programs at BSC will be required to furnish their own laptop computer for classroom and lab activities. The student laptops will be connecting to the NDUS (North Dakota
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Career Services at BSC is dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about your career and educational goals. Our comprehensive resources will provide you with personalized support to navigate your career paths. Whether you're exploring career options,
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Here are some helpful hints to assist you in seeking employment with Bismarck State College:
Read the job opening announcement thoroughly.
For staff positions, the job description is included with the job opening announcement, and details the responsibilities and duties for the position.
It's
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Bismarck State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), marital status, disability,
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Transferring to BSC?
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Database to find course equivalencies from various schools across the United States.
Transferring from BSC to another school?
Many students attend BSC with the goal of transferring to a four year institution. BSC has transfer agreements within
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Cat Ruch, Director for Student Success Advising
Programs Advised:
Art Administration
Sarah Olson, Advisor Coordinator
Programs Advised:
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Artificial Intelligence
Business End User Security
Computer Networking
Computer Science
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TrainND is the state’s most comprehensive and inclusive workforce training network in North Dakota. Designed with the goal to expand opportunities by training employees to achieve more for themselves and their employers, TrainND serves the state through four service regions managed by local
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BSC Speakers Bureau act as a resource for people who plan meetings, conferences and special events. Working with BSC Speakers Bureau gives you access to effective speakers and ensures professional expertise to match the best speaker to your event.
BSC will work closely with you to identify your exact
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BSC Testing Services provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable testing and proctoring in a secure, comfortable environment.
Testing Services offers a variety of tests for students including ACCUPLACER, CLEP, ACT WORKKEYS, and ATI TEAS, as well as community member exams such as PEARSON
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Earn credit at BSC for what you already know!
Please schedule online using the green link below or by calling 701-224-5658. **NO CLEP TESTING ON FRIDAYS
Schedule your appointment online HERE
What is CLEP?
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination
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Testing Services can serve as a proctor for any student who is unable to test in the classroom because of an accident, illness, or other excused absence from class. Students must have their instructor's permission before scheduling an appointment.
Testing Services does not:
Proctor exams for
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Beginning with Fall 2021 applications, placement assessments are no longer a requirement for acceptance to BSC. Although placement assessments will be waived for admission purposes, appropriate placement scores or equivalent courses will be required to register for math and English courses. Submission
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BSC Students
Individuals enrolled in an on-campus or online BSC course that requires a proctor for their exams can complete their exams with Testing Services free of charge. Students must make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance and bring a photo ID to each appointment. All exams must be completed
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Generally, Veterans using their GI Bill education benefits must do the following:
If you use MGIB Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 benefits, verify your attendance on or after the last day of each month that you attend training. This can be accomplished by using the WAVE system at: www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or
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Apply for GI Bill
Read Veterans Responsibilities.
Choose a specific program of study. View our Academic Programs or contact the Counseling and Career Services office at 701-224-5752.
Verify that your program of study is VA approved by emailing bsc.military@bismarckstate.edu.
Submit
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It is the student’s responsibility to contact BSC’s Student Accessibility Office and apply for academic accommodations. Students can apply online. Please ask the student to contact the Student Accessibility office (bsc.accessibility@bismarckstate.edu or 701-224-2496) before providing any
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Information Technology Solutions & Services (ITSS) provides support services for students and employees. Departments that fall under ITSS include:
Computer & Support Services (Help Desk)
Server Operations
Application Development
Network and Telecommunications Services
The
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Student Computers/Technology Policies
Employee Computers/Technology Policies
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Recent VA updates:
Refund for MGIB $1200 Buy-in
The Veteran must request the refund in order to receive the refund. There is no automated system in place to refund those eligible Veterans.
The eligible Veteran can send in the request through the submit a question link, fax it to 314-552-9444,
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Veteran's Affairs General Information (Other VA benefits): 1-800-827-1000
Veteran's Affairs Education Benefits Toll Free Number: 1-888-442-4551
Army One Source Tutoring
GI Bill Web Site
WAVE- Web Automated Verification of Enrollment: 1-877-823-2378
Student
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Congress of Student Organizations (CSO)
The Congress of Student Organizations oversees and regulates campus organizations. Organization representatives share activities, seek support, and collaborate with other groups on campus. CSO is a great place for connection and meaningful collaboration.
Advisors:
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BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
NERC Standards Section 1 - Emphasis on Balance Authority - 12 CEH
This course covers the following
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BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
Power System Operations I - AC Generation and Synchronization - 6 CEH (6 Simulation CEH)
This course
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BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
NECE Power System Switching Training - 9 CEH (7 Simulation CEH)
This course will introduce and review
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BSC (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
Power Control 1 - 8 CEH (8 Simulation CEH)
This course will review power angle and introduce the tools
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Bismarck State College (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider that adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
The National Energy Center of Excellence offers many NERC CEH options
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The NECE strives to work with the energy industry to meet their workforce needs by making students looking for employment aware of the opportunities.
Each year a placement report is conducted to determine the number of students who are employed upon completion of their program. The reports
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Bismarck State College (BSC) and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) in Salt Lake City, Utah have created a partnership to offer students who hold an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Energy Management (EGMT) from SLCC, the opportunity to articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
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Bismarck State College has partnered with Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. to offer the Operator Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program. This apprenticeship program is comprised of both credit and non-credit courses that are offered in a flexible, online format that enables you to
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Handshake
Looking for Employment? Sign up today with Handshake!
Handshake is an online system available to all students and alumni to use during their employment search with local, regional and national companies. Students are strongly encouraged to begin searching for employment at least
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Bismarck State College offers a Mechanical Maintenance program that was designed to meet the needs of an entry level maintenance mechanic position. Curriculum includes:
Installing, maintaining and repairing industrial production and processing equipment,
Reading blueprints and
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The primary function of the Metering Technician is to maintain revenue metering installations at high degrees of accuracy and reliability as specified by company and regulatory requirements.
The Metering Technician Apprenticeship Program prepares employees to work with the necessary expertise in
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Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within a Metering Apprenticeship Program:
APP 106 - Basic Electricity I
This course covers basic direct current theories and applies those theories to the electrical system and related equipment. Students will study methods of producing a voltage,
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The primary function of Relay Apparatus Technician is to perform the duties of both System Protection technicians and Substation Electricians in areas where widely dispersed substations do not sufficient workloads to justify autonomous system protection and substation electrician crews with commuting
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Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within a Relay Apparatus Apprenticeship Program:
APP 150 - Reading Electrical Diagrams I
This course gives students an introduction to the different schematics used in power plant operations and electrical transmission and distribution systems.
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The Substation Electrician Apprenticeship Program prepares employees to work with the necessary expertise in substation apparatus maintenance procedures. This includes testing, adjusting, modifying and repairing substation buswork, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, reactors, battery
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Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within a Substation Electrician Apprenticeship Program:
TPC 204 - Electrical Measuring Instruments
Covers the principles on which electrical test instruments operate. Basic instruments covered include voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, ohmmeter, and
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The primary function of the System Protection Technician is to maintain the protective relaying systems high levels of accuracy and reliability to ensure electric service continuity and preserve the operational integrity of the power delivery system from the generator to the customer. The System Protection
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Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within in a System Protection Apprenticeship Program:
TPC 280 - Safety Calibrations and Testing Procedures
Covers the responsibilities of employer, employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling
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The Telecommunications Apprenticeship program prepares employees to work with the necessary expertise in electric utility telecommunications maintenance procedures.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/apprenticeship/telecommunications/
Below is a listing of recommended courses to include within a Telecommunications Apprenticeship Program:
TPC 207 - Single Phase Systems
Covers the types and operating principles of common single-phase motors. Explains NEMA motor standards. Explains how to identify motor leads on split-phase, capacitor-start,
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No open enrollment classes scheduled at this time. Call 701.224.2519 to schedule a company sponsored session.
Seminar Overview
This hands-on training seminar will utilize NECE equipment, trainers, animations and simulations to teach operation and troubleshooting skills associated with distillation
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Bismarck State College
Mandan Mechanical Maintenance Facility
Workshops
These hands-on training sessions will utilize industry approved equipment and trainers to teach techniques in an interactive environment. The workshops will enhance the participants' skills by creating workplace scenarios in
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Call 701-224-5651 to schedule a company-sponsored session.
Basic Hydraulics
Climb Rescue Training
Mechanical Drives
Motor Control
PLC Basics
PLC Programming
Enhance technical and troubleshooting skills and create more efficient and economical methods in the workplace
Workshops
Taught
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Course Description: This course will familiarize students with today's electrical industry. The course will begin by looking at the history of the industry and at those who played major roles in its creation, development and structure. The course will familiarize students with the three sectors of the
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Endorsed and awarded by the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE), utility industry awareness certificates are designed to help participants become familiar with the energy industry through convenient online course offerings.
These certificate programs provide:
Participants with
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Description: The Industry Resource Connection is an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animations and simulations designed for training employees in the Power Generation industry. Trainers and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs) valuable resources
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Description: The Industry Resource Connection is an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animations and simulations designed for training employees in the Process and Petroleum Production industries. Trainers and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs) valuable
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Description: The Industry Resource Connection is an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animation and simulations designed for training employees in the Transmission and Distribution. Trainers and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs ) valuable resources
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/connection/eti/
The Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series brings published authors to the BSC campus for public readings and student interaction. The series has featured state and regional authors, as well as nationally known authors.
Public readings and classroom visits by published authors provide
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Bismarck State College (BSC) and Excelsior College have partnered to meet the needs and demands of the nuclear energy industry for qualified employees. BSC and EC intend to capitalize on the synergies that exist between the two institutions by providing students who hold an Associate in Applied
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/excelsiorcollege/
Bismarck State College (BSC) and the Gateway Community & Technical College (GCTC) have partnered to capitalize on the synergies that exist between the two institutions by providing students who hold an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Energy Technologies from GCTC the opportunity to
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The Student Financial Obligation Agreement (FOA) is an understanding of the legal obligation of the student to pay charges assessed to his/her Student Account. The FOA should be read thoroughly by the student to fully understand what they are agreeing to and for what they will be held accountable.
Open
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Thoughts on Humanities
by Clay Jenkinson
The thing heavy readers live for is to find someone we can call any time of day or night and say, "Sorry to call so late, but I want you to read the new translation of 'Crime and Punishment' as soon as you can."
Very few people want to
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Similar to scholarships, waivers are used to alleviate college expenses without the obligation of repayment. A waiver represents a specific monetary value applied to tuition, fees, or residence hall costs, contingent on the type of waiver granted to the student. Waivers are non-refundable
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Bismarck State College (BSC) and Cascadia Community College (CCC) in Bothell, Washington have created a partnership to offer students who hold an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices (ETSB) - Technology Emphasis from CCC the opportunity to
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Bismarck State College (BSC) and the Connecticut Community College System (CCCS) in Connecticut have partnered to provide access for individuals interested in career pathways into the transmission and distribution sectors of the energy industry. This partnership offers online Electric Power Technology
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Nuclear Power Technology program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice based
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The Nuclear Power Technology program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
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EPCE Tuition Rates
The Nuclear Power Technology Program has 2 tuition rates; an EPCE and a Non-EPCE rate.
Check if your company is a member of EPCE.
If your company is NOT a member of EPCE, you have the option to receive the EPCE tuition and fees rate by becoming an individual EPCE member if
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The Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) was developed to quantify the need for nuclear plant workers, define industry approved curriculum, and implement the right number of programs. The intent is that graduates could be waived or exempted from portions of required initial training. An agreement
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Art of Public Speaking
The number one thing people fear more than death is public speaking. This workshop will take you out of the fear zone and into the front of your audience. Attendees will learn speaking skills for professional situations as well as with media personnel. JA
Communication
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Expecting a refund from Bismarck State College? Bismarck State College utilizes Nelnet to deliver refunds and offer you your refund money, the way you need it. If you have any questions regarding your refund or how to select your refund preference, please contact Student Finance directly.
In
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Click the links below for additional resources:
Self-Service Payroll Log-In (HRMS)
NDUS Directory (Login Required)
Staff Directory
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Quick Cost Estimator
2025-2026 Cost Estimation Worksheet
2024-2025 Cost Estimation Worksheet
2023-2024 Cost Estimation Worksheet
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Continuing Education offers a variety of non-credit online classes and training programs. Update your skills or learn new ones at your own pace with our convenient online programs.
Non-credit Online Classes
These six week classes are informative, convenient and highly interactive. Our
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Electric Power Technology program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice based
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/elpw/cd/
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The Electric Power Technology program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
Items to consider when choosing courses:
Courses are offered at set
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Explore detailed Degree Plans for Bismarck State College's programs. Access the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog and use our advising worksheets for effective class planning. Note that these worksheets are unofficial and intended for planning purposes only.
View the official Degree Plan
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The Electric Power Technology Program has 2 tuition rates; an EPCE and a Non-EPCE rate.
Visit the EPCE Website to find out if your company is a member of EPCE.
If your company is NOT a member of EPCE, you have the option to receive the EPCE tuition and fees rate by becoming an individual EPCE
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The Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) is a group of industry representatives that develops, sponsors, and promotes industry-driven, standardized, quality online learning programs to meet the workforce needs of the energy industry.
In 2001, EPCE chose Bismarck State College to develop
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A diploma reorder service is provided by Academic Records for individuals who need to replace a lost or destroyed diploma or may have a need for an additional diploma. The replacement cost is $25 per diploma and standard processing and delivery time is 2-4 weeks after receipt of payment.
NOTE:
Be
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Bismarck State College prohibits the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes on campus property and sponsored off-campus events at all times.
View the Policy
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North Dakota Department of Human Services
DHS provides services that help vulnerable North Dakotans of all ages to maintain or enhance their quality of life, which may be threatened by lack of financial resources, emotional crisis, disabling conditions, or an inability to protect themselves.
ND
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National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research.
National Mental Health Association
The
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Examining the Culture of College Drinking
In response to the increasingly complex issue of alcohol abuse among college students, the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism created the Task Force on College Drinking in 1998. NIAAA has maintained a small portfolio of grants on this
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Student Code of Conduct
The purpose of BSC's Student Code of Conduct is to support a safe, healthy and inclusive campus community that is conducive to learning where students act with honesty, integrity, civility, and respect for themselves and others. When students choose to attend BSC, they accept
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Select academic programs offered at BSC are considered limited enrollment, which means there is a set limit on the number of students admitted each year. There may also be specific admission requirements for each program.
Acceptance for admission to Bismarck State College does not automatically guarantee
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For a full explanation of the BSC Library's policies and services, please visit the BSC Policies & Services website.
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Academic credit may be earned for any BSC undergraduate course for which a suitable examination can be prepared and administered. Course examinations are comprehensive tests of the material that is normally presented through a semester-long course. The exams provide students with the opportunity to
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In order to complete a thorough evaluation, Bismarck State College will need the following documents:
Request Form
Official Military transcript
Official college transcripts from other colleges/universities attended (if applicable), CLEP/DANTES test score report (if applicable).
Students are
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Our flexible, cost-effective courses and training are customized to improve job performance, increase productivity, meet licensing standards and advance the competitive edge of your organization. Training is offered online, on site, or at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the BSC campus.
View
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Looking for Employment? Sign up today with a HandShake Account!
HandShake is an online system available to all students and alumni to use during their employment search with local, regional and national companies. Students are strongly encouraged to begin searching for employment at least one semester
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BSC offers three options for hiring our graduates:
Post a position: Companies that have an open position can have it posted on Job Seekers Network free of charge! Job Seekers Network is an online system available to all students and alumni to use during their employment search with local, regional
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Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships. The BSC Foundation provides two ND Ag Association scholarships, four Ervin and Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarships along with assorted academic scholarships. Five scholarships are also available through the CHS Foundation.
Click here to apply
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Agriculture Scholarships
Bismarck State College Foundation provides the Leonard Larshus Memorial Scholarship and eight Ervin and Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarships for students enrolled in Agriculture programs. Nine first year students will receive a $500 scholarship, payable at $250 per semester.
Click
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Bismarck State College Foundation provides the Leonard Larshus Memorial Scholarship and eight Ervin and Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarships for students enrolled in Agriculture programs. Nine first year students will receive a $500 scholarship, payable at $250 per semester.
Click here to apply
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CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS
CLASS CONNECTIONS ACHIEVEMENT
FIND A CLASSMATE
STAY CONNECTED
In order to keep you connected to BSC, the Alumni Association office maintains a mailing list of all BJC/BSC graduates.
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Click here for some basic tips to help you get started with your research. We encourage you to stop by, call us, or email us for help. You can also set up an appointment with a librarian for some individual assistance. Questions are our thing!
How-To Guides
Research assistance, subject guides,
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BSC Library Website Tour – Navigate the Library’s website with confidence by learning where all the tools are located (2:52)
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Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 24
Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED
Exceptions
Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Move-in Weekend)
CLOSED for Repairs Until Further Notice
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Marlene Anderson, Director of Library Services
MA, University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, University of Montana
Contact for: Administration, Collection Development
Telephone: 701-224-5578
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What are the Library's hours?
Library hours are posted on the website and in the Library building. Changes are also noted on the Read It! Read It! Blog.
Who can use the library?
BSC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community members are free to use the BSC Library.
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Academic Forgiveness
Academic Transfer Appeal (BSC)
Academic Transfer Appeal (NDUS)
Collaborative Forms
Continuing Enrollment Form
Course Overload Request Form
Class Override
FERPA
GERTA Request
Multiple Program Form
Name Change Form
Program/Advisor Change
Suspension
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A collaborative student is one who is earning their degree from Bismarck State College (BSC) and chooses to enroll into courses at another North Dakota University System (NDUS) institution within the same semester.
Bismarck State College, where you are receiving a degree, is your HOME institution.
The
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The Public Affairs team provides communication and creative services for Bismarck State College. We are eager to work with you on creating the most effective communications material to meet your objectives, budget, and schedule.
Below are the most commonly requested design and support services
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Where do I start to find the information I need?
Click here for some basic tips to help you get started. We encourage you to stop by, call us, or email us for help. You can also set up an appointment with a librarian for some individual assistance. Questions are our thing!
How do I find books?
The
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Mystic Memories is an online collection of yearbooks, publications, images, and historical information about Bismarck Junior College and Bismarck State College. From our beginnings in 1939 to our present campus and beyond, we invite you to explore our collections.
Browse Mystic Memories
ArtsQuest
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BSC offers live streaming of many events held throughout the year including Commencement. You can watch those events right here.
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/live/livestreaming/
Event videos and more are captured by the BSC's video production team. View them at full lenth and in high quality resolution through iTunes U.
Special Events
'60s Symposium, 2015 (currently being produced, check back soon!)
The Kennedy Symposium, 2013
Conversations
Music
Jazz
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Who can participate in the ceremony?
Bismarck State College commencement ceremony is inclusive for all students graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year. This includes Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduates.
When and where is the ceremony held?
The commencement
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Ensuring the safety and well-being of our campus is a shared responsibility. In the event of any incident that deviates from the norm, such as slips, trips, falls, or injuries involving employees, students, or visitors, it is imperative to follow our Risk Management and Reporting Procedures outlined
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Student Loan History
To review the amount of loans you have borrowed while attending school, please visit studentaid.gov.
Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note
Entrance Loan Counseling: Before receiving a student loan, borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session.
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If you're looking to advance the training and skills of your company, your department or just yourself, Continuing Education (CE) does that.
CE provides customized training programs designed to serve your specific needs. Whether you are looking for consulting services, training workshops, custom
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We would love to hear from you! Please let us know if you have questions, or if you would like any additional information, and we will be happy to assist.
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mailing Address
BSC Continuing Education & TrainND
1200 Schafer St
PO Box 5587
Bismarck,
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Courtney Bernhardt
Title: Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 224-2531
Email Address: courtney.bernhardt@bismarckstate.edu
Bailee Bulman
Title: CE Manager
Telephone: 224-5690
Email Address: bailee.a.bulman@bismarckstate.edu
Deanna Burgard
Title: Program Manager Goldman
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If using a campus phone remember to dial 9 first to get an outside line.
Bismarck Emergency Emergency Services (Fire, Medical, Police):
911
Bismarck State College Campus Safety & Security:
701-224-2700
Central Dakota Communication Center
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Bismarck State College’s Continuing Education department is a proven partner with experience to help strategize and plan all elements of your next event. We will make sure your conference meets your goals, objectives and logistical requirements. With decades of experience managing conferences
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Securing Your Devices and Information
Visit the Federal Trade Commission's Online Privacy and Security site for excellent information concerning online privacy, protecting your devices from hackers and threats, and avoiding common online scams.
Antivirus
Antivirus software should be installed
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Note: This report is refreshed daily to ensure timely and accurate course information. For the most current and comprehensive details, please consult the Search for a Course help sheet and access the Campus Connection portal.
How to Register for Classes
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Mechanical Maintenance Technology (MMAT) program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic
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I need to complete my FAFSA
1. To receive federal financial aid, you must be seeking a degree.
Complete the admissions application at Bismarck State College by going to bismarckstate.edu/HowToApply
2. Obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID by visiting studentaid.gov
Select "create
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Summer Semester
Completed prior to Fall semester start.
LNWK 100 Introduction to Climbing Techniques - 3 credits
The course enables students to learn basic climbing techniques required to be a lineworker.
LNWK 110 Equipment Operations - 3 credits
A mix of classroom training and
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Students will be provided BSC approved tools during the summer class offerings. Tool vendors will be invited to BSC while the students are in the last week of the summer classes, during which students that pass will order their tools for the program.
This document provides a list of tools
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Petroleum Production Technology program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice
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The Petroleum Production Technology program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Process Technology program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice based on individual
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The Process Technology program is available online and on campus in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
Items
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Students choosing to complete all courses within the Energy Services & Renewable Technician (ESRE) program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for
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The Energy Services & Renewable Technician program is available on-campus in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/reng/cs/
Energy Services & Renewable Technician AAS - 2024-25
Energy Services & Renewable Technician Certificate - 2024-25
Energy Services & Renewable Technician AAS - 2022-23
Energy Services & Renewable Technician Certificate - 2022-23
Energy Services & Renewable
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/reng/edplan/
Students who wish to be considered for federal financial aid programs, must start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To be considered for aid, you must:
Be enrolled at BSC in a degree-seeking program and complete all BSC admissions requirements.
Non-degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/eligibility/
A financial aid grant is money awarded to a student to pay for education expenses. Grants are given by the federal government, state governments, schools and private institutions. Like scholarships, they do not need to be repaid.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
North
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/grants/
An education loan is a form of financial aid that must be repaid, with interest. Eligibility may be based on tuition costs and financial need for the loan. Each loan type comes with certain eligibility requirements and terms that must be met. Federal loans require acceptance into a degree
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/loans/
Federal Subsidized Loan
Eligibility for need-based loans is based on results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and on receipt of other types of financial assistance, such as scholarships and grants.
The Federal Direct Loan is subsidized by the Federal Government,
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/loans/needbasedloans/
With the rising cost of education today, more and more students are finding they are still in need of additional money for college. Lenders are offering private education loans to students to provide that additional financial support they need. Private education loans are separate from the Federal Student
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/loans/otheroptions/
A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor or professional degree.
Students apply for a Pell Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A formula is used by the Department of Education
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/grants/federalpellgrant/
The Supplemental Grant is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional need. This grant does not need to be repaid. Priority is given to those students who receive a Federal Pell Grant. Students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and be enrolled at least half
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/grants/federalsupplementaleducationalopportunitygrant/
The North Dakota State Student Incentive Grant Program provides approximately 7900-8500 non-repayable grants to North Dakota residents pursuing their undergraduate degree and who attend North Dakota's public, private (not-for-profit), and tribal colleges. The purpose of this need-based grant is to assist
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/grants/ndstatestudentincentivegrant/
Federal Work Study (FWS) may be available to a student if you demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). A work study award allows you to apply to any of our work study job opportunities on campus. FWS awards do not go directly to student loans but are paid
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/typesofaid/federalworkstudy/
Students choosing to complete all courses within the Electrical Transmission Systems Technology program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/etst/cd/
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The Electrical Transmission Systems Technology program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
Items to consider when choosing courses:
Courses are
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/etst/cs/
Bismarck State College (BSC_001) is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as a continuing education provider that adheres to NERC CE Program Criteria.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/etst/edplan/
NERC CEH Course Options
The National Energy Center of Excellence offers many NERC CEH options that are both for CEHs and college credit, or as stand-alone CEH offerings. Check out the charts below for details on the courses! Click on the chart title links for course descriptions.
Questions? Contact:
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/etst/cehbreakdown/
Students who fail to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards will not be eligible to receive federal financial assistance until eligibility has been re-established. Note: Financial Aid Status is NOT the same as Academic Standing.
Measures of Satisfactory Progress:
Two measures of satisfactory
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/eligibility/satisfactoryacademicprogress/
The following information relates to the minimum number of credits required for each program:
Alternative Loans - varies with each lender
BSC Foundation Scholarships - 12 credits
Federal Supplemental Grant - 6 credits
Federal Work Study - 6 credits
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/eligibility/enrollmentrequirements/
Students choosing to complete all courses within the Power Generation Technology (PWRP) program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic advice
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/powerplanttechnology/cd/
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The Power Generation program is available online and on campus in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students.
Items
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/powerplanttechnology/cs/
Power Generation Tech AAS - 2024-25
Power Generation Tech Certificate - 2024-25
Power Generation Tech AAS - 2022-23
Power Generation Tech Certificate - 2022-23
Power Generation Tech AAS - 2021-22
Power Generation Tech Certificate - 2021-22
Power Generation Tech AAS -
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/powerplanttechnology/edplan/
Do you have questions on our programs or training opportunities? Please contact us by filling out the form below or at BSC.Energy@bismarckstate.edu, 701.224.5651 or 800.852.5685.
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/contact/
The Automotive Collision Technology program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools and vendors, approximate costs, as well as frequently asked questions regarding ordering tools and purchasing textbooks.
PDF of Automotive Collision
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/autocollision/costs/
BSC offers three options for hiring our graduates:
Post a position: Companies that have an open position can have it posted on Job Seekers Network free of charge! Job Seekers Network is an online system available to all students and alumni to use during their employment search with local, regional
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/agriculture/workforce/
Scholarships are a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. There are many different types of scholarships available, each requiring a separate application. Award amounts will vary, but if you meet the eligibility requirements it is well worth your time to apply.
Below is a list of
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/scholarshipsearches/
Federal financial aid is available for summer semester if you are enrolled at least half-time and have remaining aid that was NOT used during the current fall and spring semesters. The summer semester is the final term in the current academic year. Therefore, if you have completed the FAFSA for
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/applyingforaid/types/summer/
Students choosing to complete all courses within the Water and Wastewater Technician (WATR) program can follow the recommended sequence below or create a customized schedule based on their needs. The NECE recommends that students consult with their academic advisor prior to registration for academic
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/water/cd/
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The Water and Wastewater Technology program is available online in a convenient schedule that provides the best learning environment for students:
Courses
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/water/courseschedules/
Due to high demand for water operators in North Dakota, there are several scholarship opportunities available for those interested in pursuing a career in water or wastewater treatment. Several of these scholarships are developed specifically for students enrolled in the BSC Water & Wastewater
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/water/scholarships/
Bismarck State College has been approved as an online Continuing Education Units (CEU) provider by the following entities. Each state tracks CEUs according to their guidelines. By completing our certificate program for college credit, CEUs can be applied by the following states.
Alaska - The
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/water/ceus/
These scholarships were created to encourage and reward high school students for taking challenging coursework in preparation for attending a college or university within North Dakota. The scholarships can be used at the state accredited public, private, tribal or proprietary institutions with
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/ndacademicscholarship/
Enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes may qualify for up to $2,000 annually in scholarship funding under this merit and need-based program.
Eligibility and Qualifications
To be considered for an award, applicants must:
Be North Dakota residents and enrolled members of
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/ndindianscholarship/
This program provides merit-based, full-tuition scholarships to qualifying North Dakota high school graduates who choose to earn undergraduate degrees in North Dakota.
The amount of the scholarship is equal to the tuition rate charged at the scholar’s institution, not to exceed the highest
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/ndscholarsprogram/
The Automotive Technology program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools and vendors, approximate costs, as well as frequently asked questions regarding ordering tools and purchasing textbooks.
PDF of Automotive Technology Book
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/autotech/costs/
Contact
bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu
701-224-5486
Program Description
The transfer Nursing program at BSC provides the first two years of core classes toward a baccalaureate degree for students planning a career in nursing. Students study chemistry, anatomy and physiology, psychology, microbiology,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/nursing/transfer/
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble of mixed voices that offers opportunities to study and perform a variety of choral literatureThis course is designed to reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, and foster a sense of community among its
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/music/groups/
The Bismarck State College Foundation annually offers 80 academic scholarships of $1000 (approximately one-half of full-time tuition) and 40 performing and visual arts scholarships of $500 (approximately one-quarter tuition).
Performing arts scholarships are available to students with a special talent
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/music/scholarships/
Medical Laboratory Technician & Medical Laboratory Scientist
http://www.advanceweb.com/jobs/healthcare/index.html
http://getlabtechnicianjobs.com
Phlebotomy
http://getphlebotomyjobs.com
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/mls/jobs/
TrainND Southwest is focused on preparing, training, and upskilling the workforce of North Dakota. Industry Training refers to the practical training in a company or an industrial environment that helps the students in developing the required skills which will help them in becoming a professional
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/industry-training/
TrainND Southwest’s corporate training program is ready to serve the training needs of the North Dakota workforce and their employers. Powered by Bismarck State College, our program provides engaging professional development learning opportunities geared toward fostering professional growth at
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/development/
When does registration begin?
As soon as a course is published online or in print, you may register. Registration for continuing education courses is an ongoing process as new courses are beginning all the time. At any given time, there will be a number of classes for which you can register-and in
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/personalandprofessional/faqs/
Student Recognition Program
The Student Recognition Program is designed to recognize students for their exemplary academic efforts, community service, citizenship, athletics, volunteer service, exceptional leadership skills and initiative, etc.
It is our way to let our students know how important
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/programswesupport/studentrecognition/
Daily Specials
Monday -- MOCHA MONDAY - $1 off all Mochas.
Tuesday -- Double Punch Day
Wednesday -- $1 off the Monthly Special.
Thursday -- $1 off the Barista's choice of the day.
Friday -- FAN FRIDAY - Wear BSC apparel and get $1 off your drink!
Drink
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/campuslife/dining/mysticjava/
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The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools and vendors, approximate costs, as well as frequently asked questions regarding ordering tools and purchasing textbooks.
PDF
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/hvac/costs/
The Welding program requires each student to use their own books and tools. This document provides a list of tools and vendors, approximate costs, as well as frequently asked questions regarding ordering tools and purchasing textbooks.
Welding Book & Tool List PDF
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/welding/costs/
The following links provide admission criteria for the EMT and Paramedic programs.
CastleBranch Instructions
BSC Bookstore
BSC Tuition & Fee
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/paramedic/criteria/
View the official Degree Plan in the Academic Catalog
These advising worksheets are unofficial and to be used for class planning purposes only.
Please Note: Spring 2016 was the last semester this Certificate option was available.
Phlebotomy Technician Recommended Classes - 2019-20
Phlebotomy
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/phlebotomy/degreeplans/
The Frontier Precision Surveying Lab is located on the 3rd floor in the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus. The lab includes an array of modern and traditional surveying equipment.
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Thanks to the generosity of Frontier Precision,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/engineeringtech/surveyinglab/
Bismarck State College offers programs in both Engineering Technology and Engineering (transfer). If you are considering a career in the engineering field, you may be unfamiliar with the differences between these two programs.
Engineering Technology programs train students in the practical
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/engineeringtech/contrast/
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At BSC, we understand that navigating your career path can be both exciting and challenging. Our comprehensive career advising model is designed to assist you through every stage of your professional journey, from exploring potential career paths to utilizing assessments designed to discover your strengths,
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/careers/careerplanning/
The Bismarck State College First Destination Reports reflect employment data related to BSC programs. This information may be useful in providing prospective students with information as they begin researching possible career paths.
Due to the cyclical nature of business and industry,
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/careers/firstdestinationreports/
State of North Dakota
• North Dakota Homepage
• State Jobs
• Job Service of North Dakota
State of South Dakota
• South Dakota Homepage
• State
https://bismarckstate.edu/students/services/careers/stateemploymentresources/
Minimum Specifications for Student Laptops
Students enrolled in the Electronics/Telecommunications and Instrumentation and Control programs at BSC will be required to furnish their own laptop computer for classroom and lab activities. The student laptops will be connecting to the NDUS (North Dakota
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/electronics/laptop/
First Year
Books-$150
Digital SLR camera ($500-$700 range - must be purchased before 2nd semester starts)
Tuition
Second Year
Books-$30
Tuition
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/graphicdesign/costs/
What is an Articulation Agreement?
An articulation agreement is an officially approved agreement between two or more institutions, which allows a student to apply credits earned in specific programs at one institution toward advanced standing, entry, or transfer into a specific program at the other
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/records/transferinfo/transferfrombsc/transferagreementsminnesota/
Description: The Industry Resource Connection is an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animations and simulations designed for training employees in the Water & Wastewater industry. Trainers and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs) valuable resources
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/connection/waterwastewater/
View or Print our OSHA 10 Flyer
Ready to boost your safety skills and earn a recognized credential? Bismarck State College is offering an exciting OSHA 10-hour online course for just $59! This affordable and interactive course gives you 6 months of access to essential safety content packed with
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/osha10/
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Interested in becoming more involved? Consider registering your company as a sponsor. Two sponsorship levels are available. Conference partner - $750 or Conference Supporter - $300
Two complimentary conference registrations.
Booth in main event room (limited availability - reserved on first come,
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/ndwaterqualityconference/sponsors/
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How to Live Your Passion...Every Day!
Many people dream of doing what they're really passionate about full-time – or incorporating it into their everyday life – but few people do. How do you discover your passion and make time for it? How do you take your passion and curiosity and
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/administrativeprofessionalsday/keynote/
Administrative Professionals Day Agenda
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/administrativeprofessionalsday/agenda/
Interested in becoming more involved? Consider registering your company as a sponsor. For a $475 investment, your company will receive:
Two complimentary conference registrations.
Booth in main event room (limited availability - reserved on first come, first serve basis).
Announcement of sponsorship
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/professional/conferences/administrativeprofessionalsday/sponsors/
Bismarck State College is committed to the academic success of every student. The college will monitor a student’s grades and issue an appropriate warning if grades are inadequate. A student’s academic standing, which is based on term and cumulative grade point average
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/academicadvising/academicstanding/
Some students take tests to show their knowledge, others write a paper. BSC Carpentry students build a house. Between the first day of class and the day the house goes on the market, they learn everything from concrete foundations to kitchen cabinets. This year, they also focused on collaboration. The
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/theartofcarpentry/
Earn credit at BSC for what you already know!
Schedule your appointment online HERE
What is DSST?
DSST is a widely accepted credit-by-examination program throughout the United States, with more than 1,900 colleges and universities awarding credit for satisfactory scores on DSST exams. For over
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/academictesting/dsstexams/
Hess Corporation Job Experience Training (JET) positions are now open for Tioga and Keene!
JET provides individuals with the opportunity to job shadow, intern, and apprentice in oil and gas production careers. The program introduces them to professions that are crucial in our industry, inspires individuals
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/jobs/hessjet/
In 1972, the North Dakota Republican Party engaged in a big push to get "women and kids involved" in running for office, Bob Martinson says. That year, he was the kid.
In 2017, Martinson became the longest serving legislator in the state. A veteran of 22 legislative sessions, he still gets
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/longtimefriendtoeducationnamed2017alumnusoftheyear/
Nearly 40 percent of Bismarck State College students are enrolled in technical programs that ready them for some of the most in-demand careers available today.
"Our technical degrees are highly relevant thanks to the expertise of our faculty and the advisory boards that ensure our students are
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/readyforthefuture/
Hess Corporation has been a major player in the oil industry in North Dakota since the 1950s. The oil boom of recent years had the company racing to keep up with demand, jobs and production. As drilling has slowed down, training supervisor, Julie Vetter says the company is focused on building their
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/hesscorpfillstheemployeepipeline/
Bismarck State College nursing faculty say that a challenge they see in healthcare today is the potential barriers that can occur when a nurse isn't culturally competent.
"They're seeing more and more of this in practice, where they're walking into a room and the patient doesn't speak English,"
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2017/lessonsinmulticulturalhealthcare/
If you are interested in receiving credit through a prior learning assessment, first identify a program of study, then research which courses may be appropriate based on portfolio development (work experience), military training, or professional certificates, training, or courses. You should also discuss
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/industry/priorlearning/
OLLI at BSC an intellectual connection to the College for the Community. We offer adults noncredit humanities classes, learning opportunities, and events that build a sense of community and camaraderie among our members. There are no tests and no grades. It is learning solely for the joy of learning.
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/olli/
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What makes for a great Continuing Education instructor?
Potential instructors are passionate about the topic they wish to teach and have an experience background in the subject matter. From canning to dance to the history of North Dakota State parks, if it's your specialty, get in touch with us! Your
https://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/personalandprofessional/becomeaninstructor/
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
This degree program combines system administration fundamentals with a foundation in cybersecurity concepts. Classes focus on best practices to implement, administer, and secure operating systems and computer networks.
Students will learn highly marketable
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/academicoptions/
Students are actively involved in cyber competitions. These competitions challenge students, allow them to network and develop relationships, and have fun with what they are learning in the classroom. Check out the links below to find out more information on the competitions.
Collegiate
https://bismarckstate.edu/cybersecurity/studentcompetitions/
In partnership with Palo Alto Networks, Bismarck State College is committed to educating the cybersecurity talent needed to protect our nation and working together to make the Internet safe. Toward that goal, BSC offers a number of industry certifications and training.
CERTIFIED CYBERSECURITY
http://bismarckstate.edu/continuingeducation/business/career-pathways/cybersecurity-certifications/
Editor's Note
I loved college. The independence the new perspectives and finding my people.Diving into subjects that fascinated me was exhilarating, as was the (mistaken) belief that I was the first to think the deep thoughts that accompanied those subjects. I launched my life in college. This is
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/
By Kim Singer
Welding is critical to both the energy and manufacturing industries in North Dakota. With power plants producing energy, those facilities have to be maintained 24 hours a day. "It requires the skill of welding. You also have manufacturing in this state – John Deere, Case, Caterpillar,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/makingsparksforindustryandart/
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/beyondmerefunctionality/
By Kim Singer
Heading into the spring semester of his senior year in college, Philip Markwed already had a job lined up for after graduation with Bartlett & West, an engineering firm in Bismarck. His time as an undergrad involved spending two years studying preengineering at BSC and then transferring
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/engineerhelpsbringcleandrinkingwatertoruralnorthdakota/
Kat Perkins on Dreamers and Doers
BSC’s 2018 Commencement speaker, Kat Perkins, is a North Dakota native who has followed her musical dreams. A finalist on Season 6 of The Voice, these days she performs overseas for our military and in sold-out shows around the country. She’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/dreamitdoit/
By Marnie Piehl
Growing up, Carter Honeyman of Regent, N.D., knew he wanted to join his father and grandfather on the family farm his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1904. The secondborn of Gary and Tia Honeyman’s five children, Carter says, “I was always out in the field with my dad.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/fourthgenerationfarmerisrootedinregent/
By Marnie Piehl
BSC Alumnus of the Year Mike Bullinger (’70) wasn’t much of a student. His dad had only an 8th grade education, and kept the family afloat delivering Mobil Oil products. His mother died when he was 14 years old and his older sister was 17. The family didn’t have
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/lookbackandpayitforward/
By Marnie Piehl
Jon Hunke (’94) believes that those willing to give back can truly make a difference. As the BSC Rising Star Award recipient, he’s being recognized for that very attribute.
At age 18, the Bismarck native says BSC was the only college for him – it was familiar,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/spring2018/hunkemakesadifference/
Associate of Applied Science (AS) - Cybersecurity and Computer Networks
2 year degree Plan
3-Year Degree Plan
Program Information
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/computersupport/cybercenter/academicoptions/
Tech Camp
Bismarck State College features a one-day Tech Camp each summer at the BSC Technical Center. The camp is for middle and high school students entering grades 6 through 10.
Tech Camp offers students an opportunity to work on technical projects and to explore careers in the technology industry
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/careertechnicalprograms/computersupport/cybercenter/events/
Change of Plans
Attending Ceremony
Candidates who have already submitted an Application for Degree or decided later to attend the commencement ceremony should notify the Academic Records Office by sending notification from your BSC email account. Include first and last name, Student ID number, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/graduation/commencement/thingstokeepinmind/
Welcome
North Dakota is a beautiful state with a variety of topographic features, interesting political agendas, a leading producer of agriculture products, an abundant energy base, great educational opportunities, and a rich cultural heritage. The Know Your State contest has been designed with the
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/youth/knowyourstate/
https://bismarckstate.edu/community/youth/knowyourstate/resources/
Students with documented disabilities are eligible to test with Testing Services. Students approved to use special accommodations will be welcomed with respect, sensitivity and prompt responses. Their use of the services will be kept confidential.
If students are interested, they must first meet
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/academicservices/academictesting/accommodatedtesting/
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IRC License Agreement
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Our financial health
Our students come to BSC knowing they’ll leave better off, with little debt and ready for their beyond. Students wanting a four year degree can get started in nearly any major imaginable at BSC, then transfer on. Those
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by Marnie Piehl
By 5 a.m., 24 hours after Hurricane Irma decimated Florida, Darci Grunett was headed into the heart of the destruction. And for her, that's normal.
"In our field, we run toward things that others are running from, " Grunett says of her profession. She's a veteran paramedic
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/fallwinter2017/
by Marnie Piehl
In the waiting room of the North Dakota Attorney General’s office, a composite photo shows North Dakota’s attorneys general all the way back to the 1880s – 29 of them. The majority served in the role for two years or less, some served two terms, but none come close
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/anagslegacy/
Mystics Team Ends as Regional Champs
by Head Coach Jennifer Walsh
The 2017 Mystic volleyball season left its mark. The Mystics earned the Mon-Dak Conference championship title with a 9-1 record, won the west sub-regional title and won the Region XIII Championship over N.D. State School of Science.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/mysticsports/
Description: The Industry Resource Connection is an online source of training aids and resources comprised of animations and simulations designed for training employees in the Nuclear Power industry. Training directors and supervisors will find these Interactive Learning Tools (ILTs) valuable
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With Bismarck State College's Nursing Assistant Training Program students gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to secure a job as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in a skilled nursing facility, acute care or home health care. The 76-hour program includes classroom instruction, supervised
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A Certified Medication Assistant II is able to deliver routine, regularly scheduled medication for individuals or groups of individuals with stable conditions which are administered on a routine basis and do not require determination of need, drug calculation, or dosage conversion. A CMA II can be
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What is an Articulation Agreement?
An articulation agreement is a formally approved arrangement between two or more educational institutions that enables students to transfer specific coursework or credits from one institution to another. These agreements provide a clear pathway for students to apply
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A PDF of the detailed session is now available to download!
At a Glance Agenda Detailed Agenda Esri Hands On Learning Lab Lessons
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I know I say this every time I go someplace new, but Edinburgh is definitely my favorite place that I have been to thus far. It is breath-taking-beautiful, and if time allowed it, I would go back in a heartbeat. However, my time here is almost half gone, and I still have so many things to do and see.
Saturday,
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There are several sets of dorms on campus that have a variety of designs, ranging from minimalist to modern. I am staying in the back halls, the oldest and least expensive of all dorms, which also happens to be where most of the international students live. All students are given the option to pay extra
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/dormlife/
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This is no typical weekend night: it is the weekend to precede reading week, which is a fall break that is meant to be time off for students to work hard on their mid-term projects that are not due until the end of November. For international students, it is not considered an in-depth study time, but
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/thehubstudyclub/
Quite some time ago, around the first couple of weeks on campus, a cat showed up near the back halls, where I and most of the international students reside. She is obviously not a stray: she is well fed, has a collar, and is anything but shy. Everyone, especially the international students, are
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/bellsocks/
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Institutional Assessment Framework
Engineering
We expect that upon graduation, students in the Engineering program at Bismarck State College with an Associate in Science degree will have:
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and
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Growing up in Bismarck, around Christmastime, I did a lot of caroling. The older I got, the more caroling I did. It started from just a weekend concert in Central Dakota Children's Choirs' third and fourth grade group, Jubilate, and through time it evolved into a Christmas caroling mania in Bismarck
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I leave England in a week, and I return with mixed feelings. I have missed so many people, and I have missed out on so many things, but there is still something that makes me hate leaving...It is a something that cannot be replaced. It is a part of me that I will leave here in England, and take a different
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The past two weeks or so have been a gradual decrease in the travel adventures; adventures are still happening, they are just happening in a different way than before. In this coming week I have 2 large essays due, in two different classes: history and biological and cognitive psychology. Both of these
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/thediminuendoofamusement/
The one thing I promised to my family, my boyfriend, my friends, and my genius advisor who has guided me through every step of the studying abroad process, Dr. Amy Juhala, is that I would never travel alone, and I have not. The closest thing I have had to a solo trip was a 30-minute train ride to Liverpool
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/femaletravelers/
Thus far, I have generally enjoyed studying in another country and I still see it as the adventure of a lifetime. However, that zeal and inspiration has not merged with mundane tasks of life, such as laundry; laundry is still just laundry, and if anything, it is just a tiny bit worse. Everyone living
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/laundryday/
The way school is done here is different, and quite frankly, I think I like the English school system better. Like any system, it has its disadvantages, but it honestly parallels the usage of the metric measurements in the UK (and most of the world), and how Americans use the standard measurement system.
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/schoolstructure/
In the case of a course substitution, you, as a currently enrolled student, will work with your academic advisor to substitute one or two course(s) for another BSC course within your active program of study. Courses being used for substitution must be equal or greater in credit value
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The college, under special circumstances, may allow an exception for degree requirements. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
As a currently enrolled student, you must work with your academic advisor to request a change in degree requirements within your active program of study.
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The 3D labs and lessons created by Bismarck State College’s Curriculum Development Center bring energy students inside their future workplaces, immersing them in scenarios such as the inner workings of a drilling rig, the action in a process plant and inside the pipes of a drill site, from a computer.
“It’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/virtualrealitylearning/
Justin Reinicke felt like he was swimming against the tide in high school.
“I just didn’t like the whole public education system,” he said. “I was uninspired.”
His poor grades reflected his disillusionment, and when he graduated he looked for a different path. He
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/potentialachievedinparadise/
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/
When the first high altitude balloon launched by BSC faculty and students burst 20 miles over Bismarck last fall, the GoPro camera in the payload captured the moment.
When the strap holding the GoPro camera and GPS tracking device to the balloon failed, sending the payload falling to earth, the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/ballooningboostsstemlearning/
Bismarck State College’s many technical degrees are often touted as a path to a great career in two years or less. Identical twins, Steve and Michael Lannoye, leveraged their BSC degrees in Power Plant Technology as a foundation for four-year degrees. Both circled back to energy eventually –
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fall2016/22degreegreatjob/
Lab Requirements
As an enrolled student in the online Instrumentation & Control Technology program, you are required to complete ICTL 205L, ICTL 215L, ICTL 225L, ICTL 235L, ICTL 245L and ICTL 255L to complete the AAS degree requirements. To meet the requirements of completion for the six lab courses,
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Students who complete the Energy Generation Operations program at Southeast Community College can transfer those credits to Bismarck (N.D.) State College toward completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Energy Management degree.
SCC students who earn an Associate of Applied Science
https://bismarckstate.edu/energy/nece/partnerships/scc/
The Resident Assistant Position is an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself, develop professional and interpersonal skills and enhance your post-BSC career! Campus RAs are part-time student employees.
What Does the Job Consist of?
Commitment to one full weeknight each week of duty coverage
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I had been planning this excursion for a year, and at moments, it was the inspiration I needed to propel me through the woes of daily life. At other moments, it was a chore. As I have said in previous entries, an event like this requires a lot of research and detailed planning. The trip swallowed my
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/itallbecamereal/
We were not driving on the right side of the road! We were driving on the left, which is correct in England, but it was new and scary and chaotic. Thank God for car rental insurance! My step father who was driving, my mother, and I have not needed it yet, knock on wood.
Despite the craziness of learning
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/whenwehiredacar/
When I was planning my flight to England, I invited my mother and step father to come spend a few days with me to enjoy Manchester before I moved into my dorm. They gladly accepted that invitation, and we spent four days playing tourist.
The city is huge, and as my previous post had already stated,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/whenwetouredmanchester/
I just completed my first week of living on campus, and it has been interesting. This week is the week before classes start which is known as “Freshers Week.”
Each day of Freshers Week was filled with its own set of events. One day, we had orientation in the morning, but I nearly
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/friendsfoodandfreshersweek/
Are you looking for a college education that gives you solid employment prospects and less time in the classroom, at a lower cost? Consider enrolling in Power Plant Technology or Process Plant Technology and begin your future at Bismarck State College in January.
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I was a freshman, and I had just finished my New Student Registration in the summer of 2015 when my mother and I decided to walk through the stations that advertised the different clubs, tutoring services, and other academic recourses. I was so eager to start school! It all seemed so interesting!
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/howitbegan/
There is so much to do, and so little time to do it.
There are only seven days before I leave. I still have to make nuisance phone calls, organize bank things here and there, schedule in last minute appointments, and have lunch/coffee dates with everyone that I am going to miss.
It would have
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/liberalartstransferprograms/studyabroad/studentblog/somuch/
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This form is used by students who have completed a degree* and wish to continue in another program or earn a higher degree in the semester immediately following (Spring or Summer/Fall) the term in which they receive their degree.
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David Allard
Lignite Energy Council
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GPM, Inc.
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Basin-Leland Olds Station
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BSC-Power/Process Plant
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The Falkirk Mining Company
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Participant registration is $175 until February 28, 2018. From March 1 (and onsite), registration is $200. Both registration rates include a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch. A one day registration is also available for $99, and you can choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
There will be a $25
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The Office of Student and Residence Life is now accepting applications for Resident Assistants for the Spring 2023 Term.
The RA position is an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself to develop professional and interpersonal skills to enhance your post-BSC career! Campus RA’s are part-time
https://bismarckstate.edu/forms/residentassistant/
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All add, drop, withdrawal and tuition refunds are based on the class start and end date. To locate the deadlines for your class(es),
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The Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program was developed to quantify the need for nuclear plant workers, define industry approved curriculum, and implement the right number of programs. The intent is that graduates could be waived or exempted from portions of required initial training at a nuclear facility.
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Job Shadowing and/or Lab Exercises Requirements
As an enrolled student in the Power Generation Technology, Process Technology, Petroleum Production Technology or Water & Wastewater Technology program, you are required to complete job shadowing and/or lab exercises to successfully complete the Practical
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(KFYR-TV) Lacey Knight said nursing is her calling. When her family moved to North Dakota, she saw it as an opportunity to pursue her real dream. That opportunity was the accelerated nursing program at Bismarck State College.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/05/15/mom-four-attends-nursing-school-full-time-has-job-manages-own-business/
(The Bismarck Tribune) The future has arrived for Bismarck State College. The Mystics took a first step toward introducing themselves to the NAIA and the Frontier Conference.
https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/college/volleyball/article_5f979a17-b87d-4ea8-be87-0a50c8bef7dc.html
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/gencyber-camp-keeps-kids-ahead-of-the-game/
(T&D World) Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) is placing greater emphasis on upskilling existing employees.
https://www.tdworld.com/safety-and-training/article/21260297/upskilling-the-new-focus-for-workforce-training
BISMARCK, N.D. – Saddle up! Bismarck State College (BSC) is adding rodeo to its athletic program and competing in the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Starting this fall, the BSC Men’s Rodeo team will compete in bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/rodeoreturns/
Bismarck State College, in partnership with TrainND Southwest, announces the launch of the Wildland Firefighter Type 2 training program. This industry-led program prepares students for a career as a Firefighter Type 2.
The Wildland Firefighter training is a 52-hour program, consisting
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-launches-wildland-firefighter-type-2-training-program/
(KFYR TV) Bismarck State College is growing in enrollment and adding more programs. There are three full-time licensed police officers to make sure the campus is safe.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/01/20/bismarck-state-college-campus-police/
Senator Hoeven outlines $8.3 million for satellite-based system to bolster hypersonic missile testing, includes research & development and college-to-career pipeline in Bismarck
As part of his military tour of North Dakota, U.S. Senator John Hoeven today, along with Bismarck State College (BSC)
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/new-bismarck-research-project-makes-sky-range-a-statewide-initiative/
(The TechEd Podcast) What if we valued skills and competencies more than degrees? As President of Bismarck State College, Dr. Jensen sees education as an economic investment, where the skills a student has upon graduation are far more important than degrees and certifications.
https://techedpodcast.com/jensen/
Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Summer 2024 semester.
"Students named to the President's Honor Roll should be very proud of achieving this level of academic excellence. Not only does it represent their hard work during this summer session, it opens the door
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bismarck-state-college-announces-the-summer-2024-presidents-honor-roll/
(EIN Presswire) The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) Council is proud to announce that Bismarck State College has joined the Council as its newest member. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing UAS education, research, and industry collaboration in North
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/734986001/bismarck-state-college-joins-the-north-dakota-uas-council
(The Bismarck Tribune) The Bismarck State College rodeo team has gone through their first rodeo and are now onto to their fourth, and the inaugural season for the Mystics rodeo team has been off to a hot start.
https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/college/no-longer-the-first-rodeo-for-bismarck-state-college/article_d5559d2a-76c8-11ef-903b-47a3226c32a9.html#tncms-source=login
The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Brent Sanford, former North Dakota lieutenant governor, as the interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning Jan. 9, 2025. Dr. Dan Leingang has been serving as the acting president of BSC since Jan. 2 after the departure
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/sanford-appointed-as-interim-president-of-bismarck-state-college/
(KFYR-TV) The BSC Mystics will join the Frontier Conference as its 12th member starting in Fall 2025.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2024/10/25/bismarck-state-college-announces-transition-naia-2025-2026/
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) selected Brent Sanford to serve as the interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) during today’s special board meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement effective April 29, 2025, at an SBHE meeting last
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/sbhe-selects-sanford-to-take-on-interim-chancellor-role/
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College has reached its highest student headcount in school history, the college announced this week.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bismarck-state-college-highest-enrollment-in-school-history-record-student-count/article_a9b106d6-e7c6-11ef-b643-67d8d8abe7d9.html
(The Bismarck Tribune) Bismarck State College staff are working to restore the campus library after a leaking water heater caused significant damage to its collection last month.
https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bismarck-state-college-library-damaged-flooding-book-collection/article_1bbb92e6-d1c9-11ef-8407-6f5b0fa650e4.html
(Grand Forks Herald/Prairie Business) Andrew Mantz will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Finance from Bismarck State College. A senior majoring in finance, Mantz is the Bismarck State College Bookstore manager.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/httpswwwgrandforksheraldcomprairie-businessbismarck-state-colleges-tuition-benefits-fuel-employee-andrew-mantzs-academic-pursuit/
(Community College Daily) Bismarck State College, in North Dakota, recipient of a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, has used funds to support healthcare and manufacturing programs ranging from short-term certificates, to associate of applied science and bachelor of applied
https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/04/scct-grants-support-critical-training-needs/
(Morningstar) "The bachelor's degree in business administration, management, and operations with the highest first-year earnings is not from Harvard or Stanford, but rather a bachelor of applied science in energy management from Bismarck State College, a public institution in North Dakota."
https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250418166/is-going-to-college-worth-it-ask-these-5-questions-to-make-sure-its-a-good-investment-for-you
(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 invites students, faculty and community members to attend the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Summit on Monday, May 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. (CST) in the Advanced Technology Center Live Event Venue, 1220 Schafer St., on the BSC campus.
This free, public
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-people-(mmiwp)-summit-to-feature-national-award-winning-journalist-connie-walker/
(MSN) Workforce shortages have taken a bite out of dental offices in North Dakota but new scholarships at one of the state's colleges could help train the next generation of dental assistants, making life easier for patients and providers.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/nd-college-aims-to-ease-dental-workforce-woes-with-scholarships/ar-aa1fggpt?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
Bismarck State College piano instructor and music lecturer Michael Langer makes his debut as guest soloist with the Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra Sunday, Jan. 24, in an all-Beethoven concert.
The concert takes place at 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 806 E. Denver Ave.,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/michaellanger/
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/
The Paramedic program at Bismarck State College has received continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Approval took place Jan. 21, when BSC was cited for the program’s “substantial compliance” with the nationally
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/paramedicprogramreceivesaccreditation/
Lane Huber of Bismarck State College was chosen president-elect by members of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) at a professional development symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 16.
Huber is BSC’s chief distance learning and military affairs officer and has been at
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscslanehuberselectedforcouncilpost/
The Student Nurse Organization at Bismarck State College is holding a Scrub Camp for children ages 7 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the BSC Allied Health Campus, downtown Bismarck.
Activities are designed to provide a fun, educational way for kids to learn about the profession of nursing. They
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/scrubcamp/
Bismarck State College students and employees are encouraged to nominate teachers and administrative and support staff for the Kermit Lidstrom Faculty and Staff Awards for Excellence sponsored by the BSC Foundation.
The Faculty Award for Excellence, Staff Award for Excellence, and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/excellenceawards16/
Six Bismarck State College faculty members were granted tenure by the State Board of Higher Education in early May. All earned the rank of associate professor.
Tenure candidates were Elizabeth Braunagel, associate professor of mathematics; Greg Hutzenbiler, associate professor of electrical lineworker;
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/facultymembersearntenure/
Mark Holkup
Mark Holkup, associate professor of farm management education at Bismarck State College, received the 2015 Outstanding Adult Instructor Award from the North Dakota Association
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/holkupnamedoutstandingadultinstructor/
News release reprinted from Gateway to Science, a BSC partner
Bismarck, ND - The Visiting Scientists Series welcomes Amanda Wangler of Basin Electric Power Cooperative on Thursday, September 24, at 7 p.m. The presentation, "Wind Generation in North Dakota," will be held at Bismarck State
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Bismarck welcomes the 50th annual Northern Plains History Conference Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 for the fifth time since the conference began in 1966.
Bismarck State College and the State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND) host this year's conference headquartered at the Radisson Inn, downtown
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The Water and Wastewater Technology program curriculum at Bismarck State College has been recognized and approved for Training Units (TUs) and also experience towards the entry-level exam required for water and wastewater operators for the state of Colorado. BSC joins just six other institutions
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Bismarck State College has elevated former math instructor and coach Paul Swanson to Professor Emeritus.
The designation is the highest honor awarded to retired faculty. It recognizes exemplary academic leadership and service to BSC and surrounding communities.
Swanson was math instructor and
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Five North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2016 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students. The students were honored at a dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday, April 21, at Lake Region State College. North
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The Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program presents its Festival of Short Plays for adult audiences May 4-5 in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Set for 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days, the seven one-act plays are produced by the One Act Production class. Students are responsible for play selection,
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College graduates employed in STEM-related occupations in North Dakota may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the STEM Occupations Student Loan Program administered by the North Dakota University System and the Bank of North Dakota. STEM-related occupations include jobs in the fields
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Twelve Bismarck State College faculty members were granted tenure by the State Board of Higher Education at its April meeting.
Approved candidates and their new rank are:
Tayo Basquiat, associate professor of philosophy; Karen Bauer, associate professor of journalism/Mystician advisor;
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Fifteen employees from Bismarck State College (BSC) joined nearly 300 Bismarck-Mandan-area residents for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk on May 14. The annual event raises funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the world. Team BSC raised $3,000
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Average wages in North Dakota fell slightly in 2015 – for the first time in the last decade. The reduction is due to the drop off in average wages in North Dakota’s oil counties; however, wages in the state’s three coal counties – Oliver, Mercer and McLean – continued to
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BISMARCK, N.D., July 11 (UPI) -- The number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil and natural gas in North Dakota is rising, state data show, despite a slump in oil prices.
State data show 29 rigs actively exploring for or producing oil and gas as of Monday, which according to data from
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MEDORA—The organizers of the Davis Refinery project proposed for the Belfield area cleared an early but major hurdle Wednesday at the regular meeting of the Billings County Commission.
After more than four hours of public questions, comments and informational presentations, including some remarks
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Hydraulic fracturing technology developed in North Dakota's Bakken oil fields has helped the United States become the world's dominant oil player.
A report released this week estimates America is sitting on 264 billion barrels of oil reserves.
Read more at http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Hydraulic-fracking-technology-developed-in-ND-helps-US-become-dominant-oil-player-385743941.html
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DICKINSON -- While the oil boom in North Dakota may be over, the recent wind boom could be here to stay.
In the past decade, there have been more than 400 wind turbines placed on the western side of the state with an additional 550 proposed to be constructed by 2018.
The North Dakota Public Service
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Continental Resources Inc. is fracking again. Crude almost doubled in the past four months to more than $50 a barrel, enough for Continental to dispatch fracking crews to unfinished wells in the Bakken shale region, where the Oklahoma City-based driller is the largest operator,
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Sight provides more than just a view of the concrete objects around you. It provides context, non-verbal social cues, visual stimuli, warnings of danger and cultural reference points. It identifies a friendly smile, an open chair in the cafeteria, the beginning of an argument. Sight is also the primary
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As part of an outreach tour of North Dakota this week, eight academic deans from UND visited BSC. The group met with BSC leaders to share ideas on future collaboration and learn more about the college. The group also toured the labs of the NECE, visited the art spaces in Skogen Hall and dropped into
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An art exhibit by Greg Walter titled “Missouri Valley Gold: Recent Landscape Paintings of the Missouri Valley River Watershed” is on display at Bismarck State College through Sept. 15 in the Gannon Gallery on the second floor of Skogen Hall.
The public is invited to a reception for the
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Good news laid-off oil workers: U.S. energy companies could soon face a serious worker shortage. Goldman Sachs believes the American oil industry is about to stage a big comeback from the painful downturn and big job losses caused by oversupply. As more oil fields come on line and America's oil boom
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Halliburton, the world's No.2 oilfield services provider and a major operator in North Dakota’s Oil Patch, said it expects a "modest uptick" in rig count in the second half of the year, but emphasized that the current low pricing environment was unsustainable.
Shale oil companies
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Community members, along with Bismarck State College students, faculty, staff, are invited to try out for the BSC Theatre department’s fall production of “Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)!” on Aug. 25 from 6-9 p.m. in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium on the BSC campus.
Callbacks
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WILLISTON -- The buildout of a pipeline system that likely spells the end of the truck and train boom in the Bakken is continuing.
The latest in the series involves a short segment of 12-inch pipeline that travels a mere 1.1 miles, but could have a major impact on Bakken crude. The line is being
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What do I do? How does this work? What identification do I need? What address should I use?
These are all good questions that students on college campuses everywhere need to find the answers to before Election Day, Nov. 8. Whether you are a North Dakota resident or a resident of another state, all
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The Gannon Gallery in the Bismarck State College Library offers an exhibition of paintings by Donna Watts through Nov. 30.
Reception for the artist and her “Inspired by Shadow” exhibit is Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gallery.
“The works of the Old Masters
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Bismarck State College hosts its Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 21, for high school juniors and seniors to explore the campus, learn about programs and get information on how to apply. A $1,000 scholarship will be given away to one prospective student attending the Fall Open House.
Students can
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The Great Plains & EmPower ND Energy Conference on Oct. 11 has been moved from Bismarck State College to the Ramada Bismarck, 1400 East Interchange Avenue.
Registration is closed for the event, and all pre-registered attendees can check-in for the event starting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
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DICKINSON, N.D.—Four-year degrees are not all they are cracked up to be in North Dakota.
There are currently 14,000 job openings across the state and about 70 percent of them are related to career and technical education—high-skilled, post-secondary education requiring less time than
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Wednesday energy legislation that would provide support for Exelon's economically struggling nuclear power plants in the state.
The legislation, SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill, was passed by the Illinois General Assembly late December 1 in the
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Hess Corporation donated a truckload of equipment to Bismarck State College today, furthering a partnership that has strengthened BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence programs by providing state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on opportunities to students. The donation of oil- and gas-related
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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. has signed a 25-year purchase agreement for power from the expansion of Thunder Spirit Wind near Hettinger.
The company purchased the original 43-turbine, 107.5-megawatt wind farm from Allete Clean Energy for $200 million in December.
The agreement also includes
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The Tennessee Valley Authority is celebrating an event 43 years in the making: the completion of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.
In 1973, the TVA, one of the nation's largest public power providers, began building two reactors that combined promised to generate enough power to light up 1.3 million homes.
The
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As a part of Bismarck State College’s focus on the humanities, the college has launched a series of 100 extended interviews with North Dakotans of every background – farmers, homemakers, artists, welders, teachers, CEOs, business owners, young and old – to find out what people are
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The country’s fastest growing occupation is wind turbine technician, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — with numbers expected to more than double over the next decade.
So what does a wind turbine job entail? Where can you get training? And will the field continue
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Registration for the preliminary test of the “Know Your State” contest at Bismarck State College is due Feb. 8.
The online registration form can be accessed here.
BSC hosts the finals for the top two 11th and 12th grade student scorers from each county in North Dakota on
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Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is seeking applicants for the Al Golden Memorial Scholarship program, which will provide a $2,000 scholarship to nine qualified college students pursuing a post-secondary education in geology, engineering, processing plant technology,
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The deadline to apply for the Hess Corporation Job Experience Training (JET) program has been extended until March 31, 2017 at 5:00pm.
JET gives students the opportunity to put classroom learning into action while gaining valuable work expeirence. Students can develop skills that will be highly
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In an effort to expand the learning and career opportunities for students and citizens in the Dickinson area, and deepen the employment pipeline for regional business and industry, Bismarck State College (BSC), Dickinson State University (DSU) and Dickinson Public Schools (DPS) have begun to explore
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As Bismarck State College (BSC) awaits a final budget from the North Dakota Legislature, the college’s decision makers vow to keep student services whole and continue high quality educational programming. A number of cuts since June allowed the college to meet the governor-directed allotment of
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Property taxes are growing, U.S. goods are more expensive than a year ago, commodity prices have fallen substantially, and Montana wages are rising while single-family housing starts are tilting to the western part of the state.
These are just a few of the statistical pieces that make up the
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The unveiling of a plan late last year by Tulsa-based WPX Energy for multi-year future production growth is paying off already. As many operators are faced with service cost fluctuations, increases and availability as activity continues to ramp across North America, WPX recently told investors that
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WILLISTON, N.D. — North Dakota oil production rebounded in January with a 4 percent increase, bringing daily production to an average of 980,294 barrels, the Department of Mineral Resources said Wednesday, March 8.
The increase of nearly 38,000 barrels per day in January followed a 9 percent
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Rural Water Association has joined #RebuildRural, a coalition of over 200 organizations from across the country encouraging President Donald J. Trump to prioritize rebuilding infrastructure in rural America.
“Those of us in rural communities have seen our
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Five Heartland states – Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota – all sourced more than 20% of their electricity generation from wind power during 2016, says the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), citing newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
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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
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Lane Huber, Bismarck State College’s Chief Distance Learning and Military Affairs Officer, became president of the national Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) this month. CCME promotes the professional development of those serving in the military by connecting the educational programs,
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Allete Clean Energy plans to build a 100-megawatt wind farm in Morton and Mercer counties in North Dakota that will supply electricity to Xcel Energy under a signed power purchase agreement, according to a statement released today.
Under development since 2011, the Clean Energy 1 project located
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Colorado will likely keep its spot as the No. 2 state for wind jobs as analysts predict a 54.7 percent growth in the business sector here during the next four years.
The state is expected to reach 22,900 wind jobs by the end of 2020, up from its current 14,800, according to a report released
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BEULAH — North Dakota’s first urea plant is expected to start making the solid-form fertilizer early this month, transforming operations at the Great Plains Synfuels and acting as a boon to regional farmers.
The $740 million plant, located near Beulah, was built to produce
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The North Dakota Industrial Commission's Department of Mineral Resources believes 2018 will be a lot like 2017 when it comes to North Dakota energy. That isn't a bad thing, because 2017 ended on a high note with increased oil production toward the end of the year.
"Oil production always
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FARGO — American Crystal Sugar Co. officials announced the company is expanding its Drayton, N.D., factory at the farmer-owned cooperative's annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Fargo..
Tom Astrup, the Moorhead, Minn., co-op's president and CEO for just over a year, also announced that the
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In an oil refinery or a chemical plant there are several layers of management and operational personnel. At the top is the refinery manager or chemical plant manager. Typically, their staff includes managers overseeing operations, maintenance, human resources, finance, technical issues and health, safety
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SPIRITWOOD — Preparations for the planned North Dakota Soybean Processors crushing plant at Spiritwood are moving forward on several fronts, according to Scott Austin, CEO of Minnesota Soybean Processors, the parent of North Dakota Soybean Processors.
Preliminary estimates pegged the
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The EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2018 presents yearly modeled projections and analysis of energy topics.
The Annual Energy Outlook provides long-term energy projections for the United States
Projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 2018 (AEO2018) are not predictions of what will happen, but
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U.S. shale drilling pioneer Harold Hamm fired back on Wednesday at critics who say the North Dakota oil fields where he made his name — and minted a fortune — have already seen their best days.
Some industry watchers say wells are running dry too quickly, producing too much gas and yielding
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The United States is on track to become the world’s top oil producer by 2019 at the latest, thanks largely to the country’s shale oil boom. Development in places like the Bakken in North Dakota has upended world markets, and U.S. output may exceed 11 million barrels of oil per day by late
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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
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A $150 million natural gas processing plant proposed for McKenzie County will help North Dakota reduce flaring and keep up with increasing volumes of Bakken natural gas.
Hess Midstream Partners announced Thursday plans to partner with Targa Resources Corp. to construct the Little Missouri Four
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It's the first plant in North Dakota that produces urea and experts are saying it is exactly what consumers are looking for.
Heidi Werosta tells us how the added addition is helping our states economy.
The total cost was 740 million dollars for the plant to be completed and added
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ONEOK Inc. has announced plans to invest $1.4 billion in a new pipeline and related infrastructure that will increase the take-away capacity of natural gas liquids (NGL) from the Rocky Mountain region to the company’s Mid-Continent NGL facilities.
Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONEOK said the 900-mile-long,
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Meridian Energy Group is seeking to locate the Davis Refinery near Belfield and Medora, N.D.
This industry will create an opportunity for good paying jobs which ultimately lifts the opportunity for all in this area.
Meridian Energy Group has followed all the rules the state has set forth for them
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North Dakota’s oil production rose nicely again in November, and, with petroleum prices rising, monthly output should set records in 2018, the state’s top oil and gas official said Tuesday.
“We’re pretty optimistic,” said Lynn Helms, director of North Dakota’s
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Wind turbine technician is the fastest-growing job in America.
"You always take pride in what you want to do, right?" asked Derek Gruis, a wind turbine technician. "That's kind of the mentality of a blue-collar job. You come to work. You do the right thing. I definitely think
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Here in North Dakota we have enough coal to give us power for more than the next 800 years.
But our state is rich with many natural resources, including wind.
Coal still remains the highly reliable base source of energy that we rely on for power.
BNI Energy President Wade Boeshans says, "We're
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It wasn’t built as a fertilizer plant but, as of this year, Dakota Gasification Co.’s Great Plains Synfuels Plant is one.
Negotiating its new role as regional fertilizer tycoon in its inaugural season was something of a trial by fire — but one the company aims to learn
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Fifty teachers from across the state will be in Bismarck next week to learn more about North Dakota’s petroleum industry, a topic that has captured the attention of leaders, reporters and others around the world. The seminar kicks off on Monday, June 18 with lessons in geology, drilling, and completion
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Unit 42 is the Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence team. Made up of accomplished cybersecurity researchers and industry experts, Unit 42 gathers, researches, analyzes, and provides insights into the latest cyber threats, then shares them with Palo Alto Networks customers, partners and the broader
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Raising the bar for STEM education comes through practice, competition and a culture shift to help prepare the next generation of defense leaders. It’s less about how many hours of STEM courses or what is the right age to engage kids in STEM and more of a focus on how to create access to opportunities
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To hear several cybersecurity experts tell it, data breaches are all but inevitable at every company, no matter how small they may be. The only choice for companies, at this point, is to be prepared for what’s coming.
That was the message during the “Business Response to Cyber Risk”
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Workforce recruiting has moved to the forefront in western portions of the state, North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness said in his opening remarks for the 26th Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck on Tuesday.
Job Service North Dakota is on the ground as it participated in
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The Lignite Energy Council will host its 33rd annual Teachers Seminar on June 11-14 at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus, Bismarck, ND. More than 100 teachers from North Dakota and surrounding states will learn about lignite and its energy, economic and environmental
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On May 17, a lightning strike caused damage to a wind turbine at the Crow Lake Wind Project near White Lake, South Dakota. The damage was a split in one of the tower's blade tips.
“When storms come through, our wind turbines get hit by lightning a lot more than people realize,”
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Recruitment is underway for a youth advisory council to provide voice, insight and vision to North Dakota's energy and agricultural interests. Three of the state’s largest associations – The Lignite Energy Council, NDFB and the North Dakota Petroleum Council – are partnering on the
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Great River Energy today announced a company goal to supply its member-owner cooperatives with energy that is 50 percent from renewable resources by 2030. The announcement was made to more than 200 attendees at the cooperative’s annual meeting.
“Great River Energy has already met Minnesota’s
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GRANVILLE, N. D. – When the Community of Granville couldn’t locate a sewer blockage that was causing sewage backups for residents, they contacted the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association.
“We jetted the main, but the contractor hit a dead end and couldn’t go any further,”
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A complement of cyber security trainers and advisors, including members of the North Dakota National Guard, recently helped prepare a team of North Dakota students for participation in the North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). This was the first time a team from North Dakota has
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The jobs crunch for Oil Patch communities is intensifying, and employers are struggling to find trainable people to fill job openings, much less those with experience.
Cindy Sanford is the office manager for the Williston Job Services ND office, and talked about tools employers can use to attract
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BISMARCK—A Bismarck philanthropist and North Dakota oil pioneer was remembered Friday for his generous support of the community.
Frank Bavendick died Thursday at age 87 at Sanford Health in Bismarck.
The Bavendick name is well known in Bismarck, where Frank and his wife, Joanne, have been
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WATFORD CITY, N.D. — Oneok announced this week it will construct a natural gas processing plant in McKenzie County, another project that will help North Dakota's oil and gas industry reduce flaring.
The proposed Demicks Lake plant will process 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas northeast
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BYRON — The alarm was buzzing and the lights were blinking in the Byron Nuclear Generating Station simulation room Saturday.
It was a faux reactor trip, and dozens of Boy Scouts were there to learn how the plant staff would respond in such a crisis.
The room look liked something straight
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Steffes, one of Dickinson's largest employers, will be expanding its manufacturing facility located four miles north of Dickinson on North Dakota Highway 22, the company announced in a recent press release.
Steffes is a privately owned company founded in Dickinson more than 70 years ago. The company
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BISMARCK—Two major oil and gas projects approved Wednesday by the North Dakota Public Service Commission aim to improve pipeline safety, meet local demand for diesel and reduce natural gas flaring in the state.
Commissioners approved a project from Cenex Pipeline LLC that will upgrade a portion
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Like most other American high school students, Garret Morgan had it drummed into him constantly: Go to college. Get a bachelor's degree.
"All through my life it was, 'if you don't go to college you're going to end up on the streets,' " Morgan said. "Everybody's so gung-ho about going
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Geronimo Energy plans to build a 200-megawatt solar project in rural Cass County that would span 1,600 acres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to taking 50,000 cars off the road every year.
The $320 million Harmony Solar Project would be built in Harmony Township, which is near the Bison
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Expansion of the Oneok Bear Creek natural gas processing plant north of Killdeer, a project that aims to reduce natural gas flaring, was approved Wednesday by the North Dakota Public Service Commission.
The Dunn County plant has been operational since fall of 2016, processing 80 million cubic
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HANNAFORD, N. D. – When ice blocked the intake of the Hannaford water tower, the pumps cycled erratically, pressure spiked in the distribution system, and malfunctions threatened to leave the community without water. Assistance from the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association helped avoid
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Americans will use more electricity this summer than last, and pay more, according to federal energy officials.
In its annual Summer Fuels Outlook, issued April 10, the Energy Information Administration said the typical U.S. residential customer will use an average of 1,055 kilowatt-hours of electricity
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Oil prices have skyrocketed since the end of 2016, reaching a 3 1/2-year high this week and natural gas prices are at a 3-year high. One of the more painful downturns for the domestic petroleum business is now turning into a distant memory.
After losses for a number of years, U.S. oil producers may
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Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, will move forward with phase two of its research into a carbon capture and storage program, following a U.S. EPA decision to grant North Dakota regulatory primacy over Class VI injection wells.
Gerald Bachmeier, Red Trail CEO, says the plan is in
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President Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs, but he's reluctant to devote more taxpayer money to the effort.
Instead, Mr. Trump and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta say the administration is focused on getting universities and private companies to pair up and pay
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/trumpadministrationpushesforapprenticeships/
Leaders of North Dakota’s coal industry say they have high-paying job opportunities but need teachers to push students to take harder classes.
Representatives from the lignite energy industry spoke to about 100 teachers Thursday about their workforce needs, emphasizing a shortage of workers
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Teachers sat in the control room of a giant piece of coal mining machinery Wednesday, getting an up-close view of North Dakota’s lignite industry.
They were part of a group of more than 100 teachers from the region who toured North Dakota’s coal country through a teachers' seminar sponsored
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During a visit to North Dakota in 2016, BSC alumna Michelle Roberts interviewed fellow Pulitzer Prize winner, author Sonia Nazario, as part of the North Dakota Humanities Council Gamechanger event. When the two women hit the stage, Roberts listened hard, and asked the straightforward, simple questions
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UNDERWOOD, N.D. — In honor of the 10th year of production for Blue Flint Ethanol, a celebration was thrown on June 28 and drew a crowd of 200 workers, industry leaders and government officials.
Jeff Zueger is chief executive officer for Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC. Midwest AgEnergy owns Blue
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Delivery of the wind turbines is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2018, with commissioning expected in the fourth quarter of that year.
The firm and unconditional U.S. order comprises 100 V110-2.0 MW turbines, with supply and commissioning. It also includes a multi-year Active Output Management
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Utility workers like to party just like anyone else. Lately, though, it may be more retirement parties than anything else.
Many of the grid's keepers are aging out and riding off into their sunset years at a higher pace than they can be replaced. Those who are staying must approach their jobs differently
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UNDERWOOD, N.D. – The chimneys of Coal Creek Station, North Dakota’s largest power plant, tower 60 stories over the prairie. Nearby, an excavator that looks like a giant crane looms over a big coal mine.
The mine feeds the plant owned by Maple Grove-based Great River Energy, which churns
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Hess Corporation has been a major player in the oil industry in North Dakota since the 1950s. The oil boom of recent years had the company racing to keep up with demand, jobs and production. As drilling has slowed down, training supervisor, Julie Vetter says the company is focused on building their
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Isolated and island communities have often been cited as among the top spots for energy storage. Guam, a U.S territory in the Pacific Ocean nearly 6,000 miles from San Francisco, qualifies on both fronts.
The LG CNS projects are being built in Agana and Talofofo. They are designed to reduce the intermittent
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Different name – same idea.
The North Dakota Petroleum Council has been using the “Oil Can!” brand for its outreach campaigns. It’s changing that – to “Energy of North Dakota.”
Council spokesperson Tessa Sandstrom said when people are asked what
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It’s hard to beat real-life experience when you are training for a career. Bismarck State College students have an opportunity to find out first-hand just how valuable experience can be through the Hess Corporation Job Experience Training (JET) program.
Students are eligible to apply
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For much of last year, Jeep Punteney was a casualty of the global oil price crash that halted North Dakota’s petroleum boom.
His career was on hold for seven months, while he picked up sporadic work in construction.
"I put my résumé out and got into the same line as everyone
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A new report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) outlines how the nation’s oil and gas industry not only provides economic prosperity to communities, but also safety and environmental benefits.
The 64-page report covers such topics as safety, reducing emissions, prioritizing responsible
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Tesoro Corporation - the San Antonio, Texas-based company that owns a large petroleum refinery in Nikiski — will change its name to Andeavor after acquiring the oil refiner and marketer Western Refining in a $4.1 billion deal that closed June 1.
The name change will be made August 1.
Though
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Students at Hagen Jr. High School learned about the energy industry during a two-day energy conference at the school this week.
On Wednesday, seventh graders learned about energy-based careers and on Thursday the eighth graders will have a chance to speak to representatives from different energy sectors.
Trista
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EMS Strong: Always in Service is the theme for National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 21-27. Bismarck State College salutes all of our students preparing to be EMS professionals as well as those already working in the field.
Tanner Arthaud wanted to better understand what was going on in the
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Scouting for the Next Generation of Energy Workers
Energy companies looking for new ways to engage young people's interest in the careers they have to offer may wish to take a look at an old one: merit badges.
For 65 years, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) has been teaching kids about energy through
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The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) and its Energy of North Dakota initiative are excited to partner with Missouri River Resources, Baker Consulting, and J & J Rentals to create the Fort Berthold Energy Partners scholarship program for deserving enrolled members of the MHA Nation pursuing
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Oil producers across the country are watching to see what OPEC does at its meeting in Vienna this week, since the cartel of oil-exporting countries has recently played a big role in turning around a two-year U.S. slump.
There are more than twice as many U.S. rigs drilling for oil as a year ago, a
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Bismarck State College presents wraps up its ninth season of the Conversations at BSC series
on Sunday, June 4, with “‘Kill the Indian, Save the Man’ – Education and the Assimilation of Native Americans.”
The conversation between BSC President Dr. Larry C. Skogen
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North Dakota's oil production remained above 1 million barrels per day in March for the second consecutive month.
The Department of Mineral Resources says the state produced an average of 1.02 million barrels of oil daily in March, which was down slightly from February.
Read more at http://www.myndnow.com/news/bismarck-news/nd-oil-economy-back-on-the-rise/713355887
The
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In the last five years, wind power delivered 30% of all new capacity installed in the United States and is now the leading renewable resource, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s annual 2016 report.
Both Iowa and South Dakota get more than 30% of their power from wind,
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Wind energy is a thriving industry, its advocates claim, and it's looking for the right place to grow.
Guests from both the American Wind Energy Association and West Fargo-based construction firm Wanzek met with the Herald's editorial board for roughly an hour Thursday to discuss wind energy. To
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A report released last month shows North Dakota’s college students as being ahead of the curve nationally.
According to the report released by the National Student Clearinghouse, students in N.D. had a higher rate of bachelor degree completion after previous enrollment at a two-year school
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North Dakota’s oil production for February made an unexpected upswing to 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd), thanks to good weather and higher oil prices.
“I don’t think anyone expected production to go up 53,000 barrels a day,” said Lynn Helms, director of the state’s
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Developers of the new 2,000 MW Southern Cross high voltage transmission line have filed an application with the Mississippi Public Service Commission, with an eye towards delivering power in 2021.
The $1.4 billion project would move Texas wind to markets in the southeast, and includes construction
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/southerncrosstransmissionbuildersfileforapprovalinmississippi/
Aug. 9 (UPI) — Continental Resources, one of the larger U.S. shale players, said it would be cash neutral in the current market, but raised its forecast for annual production.
Continental is active in the Bakken shale oil basin, centered mostly in North Dakota, the No. 2 oil producer in the
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According to a report released by the Governors Nursing Workforce Shortage Planning Team, LPNs, RNs, and Nurse Practitioners are among some of the fastest growing careers in North Dakota.
These nursing professions are expected to grow faster than average until 2024 the ND Labor Market Information
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Tesoro is studying the possibility of turning vegetable oil into diesel fuel at its Dickinson refinery, which it purchased from MDU Resources Group Inc. in July 2016.
The crude oil refiner is making plans to retrofit an 8,000-barrel-per-day diesel hydrotreater to process soy or distillers corn oil
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Oil and gas industry leaders met at The Bakken Conference to discuss what's next for energy producers and how government regulations and technology will play a part in the Bakken in years to come.
Efficiency, productivity, and innovation not regulation were all hot topics.
"In the pipeline
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Producers are looking to move the industry forward with new technology, but upgrading existing plants can be very expensive. That's why one company is building new.
Meridan Energy group is building a new refinery in Belfield, with brand new technology that will produce 90 percent fewer emissions
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An expansion is proposed for a natural gas processing plant in the most prolific part of the Bakken.
Oasis Midstream aims to expand the Wild Basin Gas Plant in McKenzie County, a plan that would make the facility the largest natural gas processing complex in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Public
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When a company enters oil and gas country, it wants to know there’s enough oil and gas in the ground that business will be robust for a long time.
One way it gets that assurance? An estimate from the U.S. Geological Survey showing how much oil and gas remains untapped.
Officials in North
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Electric cooperative line crews from across the state converged on troubled south Texas, toiling in pelting rain and thunderstorms left by Hurricane Harvey as they worked to bring back power to thousands of members who have been in the dark for four days.
While co-ops reported substantial progress
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DUNCAN, Okla. – State Rural Water Associations, especially those in Texas and Louisiana are ready to respond to small communities once flood waters recede.
"Restoring water and wastewater service is the primary goal of the Rural Water Emergency Response teams," said Matt Holmes,
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The 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) finds that the Traditional Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors today employ approximately 6.4 million Americans. These sectors increased in 2016 by just under 5 percent, adding over 300,000 net new jobs, roughly 14% of all those created in the country.
The
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Bismarck State College music faculty will be joined on stage by guest artists, Dickinson State University music faculty, for the annual BSC Faculty Recital Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
The joint recital showcases the faculty of BSC's four-year collaborative music
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Most people might not think of a wastewater treatment plant as any kind of treasure, but when it comes down to it, a working sewage treatment system is akin to gold. And Williston’s new Water Resource Recovery Facility had a certain luster for at least to one legislator during a tour arranged
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BELFIELD—The proposed Davis Refinery has drawn ire from environmental groups who object to its close proximity to the borders of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. As the North Dakota Department of Health scrutinizes the refinery's permit application, William Prentice, CEO of Meridian Energy Group,
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Bismarck, N.D. – It’s going to be a throwdown for North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) members as they kick off a competition to see which company can collect the most food, essentials and supplies for their communities.
The industry is launching “FEAST” – a Food, Essentials
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North Dakota has recovered from last year's oil slump, but the Department of Mineral Resources says it still has a long way to go before we're looking at oil boom numbers again.
North Dakota is producing more than one million barrels of oil per day several hundred thousand barrels less than production
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An oil refinery in Southwestern North Dakota is changing its name and coming up with a new recipe for renewable fuel.
Tesoro Refinery is embarking on a new vision.
"Today is our first day that we are officially Andeavor," said Ron Day, Government and Public Affairs Officer for Andeavor.
The
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U.S. coal production will see a sustained boost over the next two years due to increased use at power plants and a rise in exports, according to the federal government's latest energy projections.
"U.S. coal production is getting a boost in 2017 from higher coal exports and more coal-fired electricity
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Supported by favorable tax policy and other drivers, cumulative U.S. wind power grew by 11% in 2016, representing 27% of all new capacity additions in 2016. Texas installed 2,611 megawatts of capacity—the most in the nation—and 9 states achieved wind penetration levels of 15% or higher.
Wind
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On August 21, a solar eclipse will obscure the sunlight needed to generate electricity at approximately 1,900 utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in the United States. However, relatively little solar PV capacity lies in the path of totality—where the sun will be completely obscured
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The American Petroleum Institute has released a new study showing that the natural gas and oil industry supported 10.3 million U.S. jobs and added $1.3 trillion to the nation’s economy in 2015. The study found that jobs supported by the industry increased by 500,000 since 2011 and showed that
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Lack of hydraulic fracturing crews was among factors contributing to a 1 percent drop in North Dakota’s latest oil production numbers.
Oil dropped from 1.04 million barrels a day in May to 1.032 million barrels a day in June, according to a monthly production report from North Dakota Department
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Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed October Energy Awareness Month in North Dakota. This proclamation coincides with a national Energy Awareness campaign promoted by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC).
The IOGCC is a multi-state government agency, of which Burgum is a member. The
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The public is invited to attend “Dr. Seuss Goes to War” a presentation by Dr. Perry Hornbacher, BSC professor of History, on Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. in Skogen 204, the BSC Library conference room on the second floor of Skogen Hall.
Theodor Seuss Geisel published his first children's
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...Only 33 percent of Bismarck State College students today are entirely face to face, said Bruce Emmil, dean of BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence.
The other 67 percent take some or all of their classes online.
And once you learn more about BSC and other colleges’ extensive
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U.S. refineries from Ohio to Minnesota are capitalizing on access to cheap crude from Western Canada and North Dakota oilfields, helping their region break a historic dependence on fuel from the Gulf Coast while redrawing oil trade maps.
Since the early 2000s, crude and fuel flows from the Gulf Coast
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Bismarck State College will hold a health careers information session on Tuesday, March 27 from 10 a.m to noon, on the BSC Allied Health campus, 500 E. Front Ave. The informational session is open to students, parents, teachers, high school counselors, and the community.
In two years or less, BSC
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Government leaders, energy industry representatives, school officials and lobbyists made presentations at the Western Dakota Energy Association's annual meeting in Dickinson last week, all of which spoke to the Bakken being a long-term source of energy resources.
Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford told WDEA
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Bismarck State College’s Bringing the Humanities to Life committee brings professor and author Dr. Christina Weber to campus to present her ongoing work with veterans and their families and how they’ve been impacted by war and trauma.
Weber will give her presentation on Monday,
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A decade into North Dakota’s shale fracking boom, the state consistently produces one million barrels of oil per day — and officials here are looking to boost that number.
North Dakota is the nation’s second-biggest oil producer behind only Texas. This rural state has become a huge
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By 5 a.m, 24 hours after Hurricane Irma decimated Florida, Darci Grunett was headed into the heart of the destruction. And for her, that’s normal.
"In our field, we run toward things that others are running from,” Grunett says of her profession. She’s a veteran Paramedic
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The jobs crunch is continuing to tighten in the Bakken, and with it wages are on the rise.
That is the backdrop Wednesday for Williston’s twice-annual job fair, put on by Job Services ND, as it seeks to help area companies fill some of the 989 job openings that have been listed with that agency.
Job
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Hurricane Irma shocked the country this week with images of wind and water that haven’t been seen in some time along the hurricane-wary coastlines of the United States. Although people in those regions always have preparation for these storms somewhere in their minds, the two Florida Power &
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There’s a new normal for oil production in the state, and it looks to be at a million barrels a day. The information was part of the state’s monthly oil production report, which showed a 1.4 percent increase in July over June numbers to an average of about 1.05 million barrels per day.
The
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A hands-on exhibit, Beau Theige's Custom Guitars, is on display at Bismarck State College in the Gannon Gallery located in LEA Hall through Sept. 30. Visitors are encouraged to plug the guitars in and play when they visit. An amplifier accompanies the exhibit.
A public reception with the artist will
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Industry, business, and state leaders are discussing the future of energy at the 11th annual Empower North Dakota Energy Conference.
New technologies to produce more energy with less environmental impact is the industry's goal.
Read more at http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/11th-annual-Empower-North-Dakota-Energy-Conference-focuses-on-future-450291843.html
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With the Clean Power Plan out, officials in North Dakota say they are still committed to finding ways to capture carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.
They’re eyeing a project under construction in Texas to build a zero-emission gas plant, a small-scale version of the Allam Cycle outside
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North Dakota coal companies continue to eye a natural gas power plant being built in Texas.
Net Power’s zero-emissions, La Porte-based power plant is nearing completion and is expected to be fully operational by spring, said CEO Bill Brown.
The pilot plant is about a year behind
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Rigs have expanded their footprint to a wider area of the Bakken, and the trend is already showing up in the changing ratio of oil and gas numbers.
Crude oil production went up 3.5 percent from July to August to 1.084 million barrels per day, while gas production went up 2.5 percent to 1.943
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/rigsmovingawayfrombakkenscorebutgasproductionstillhitsnewhigh/
More than 2,000 miles from home and the only woman in BSC’s carpentry program, Autumn Nelson shows the focus it takes to learn her trade.
READ MORE
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Layne, MiKayla and Lakyn Pfliiger were technically college sophomores by the time they graduated from high school. READ MORE
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Students in the Surgical Technology program at Bismarck State College achieved a 100 percent pass rate for the seventh straight year in the most recent National Certified Surgical Technologist exam for licensure.
Bismarck State College received a Certificate of Merit from the National Board of
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Cotton Wood bluegrass band from Washburn hosts its 11th Blizzard Bluegrass weekend of concerts Jan. 15-16 with featured band Nightflyer.
The Ohio-based band takes the stage with opening act Cotton Wood at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium at Bismarck State College. Tickets
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/blizzardbluegrassconcertsetforjan1516/
Students in the Graphic Design and Communications program at Bismarck State College display their work April 27-29 at Kirkwood Mall.
The 45th annual spring show has participation from 48 freshmen and sophomores. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
More than 500 pieces of student work have
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Bismarck State College hosts its summer open house Tuesday, June 9, for high school juniors and seniors to explore the campus and get information on how to apply.
Students can apply for admission, get a campus tour and talk with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and other student services.
Hours
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Students in the Surgical Technology program at Bismarck State College achieved a 100 percent pass rate in the most recent national Certified Surgical Technologist exam cycle.
This is the seventh straight year the Surgical Technology program has earned a 100 percent pass rate.
The Certified Surgical
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Reprinted in partnership with North Dakota National Guard office of Public Affairs
BISMARCK, N.D. - Outside the Wire, a social impact company, will present a free performance of the "Theater of War: Soldiers and Citizens Tour" Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
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The Continuing Education, Training & Innovation Department at Bismarck State College was honored for excellence in the Best Brochure category by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), the world’s largest lifelong learning association.
BSC won with its Enrichment Catalog, which was
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Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller, director of choral activities and assistant professor of music at Bismarck State College, was selected recently as Commissioned Composer by
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Bismarck State College Mass Communications students received several awards at the College Media Association/Associated Collegiate Press national fall convention in Austin, Texas.
In the Best of 2015 Pinnacle Awards for organizations, BSC’s Mystic Media placed first as Two-Year TV Station
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A weekly series of 1960s-era movies will be shown starting Thursday, Oct. 1, at Bismarck State College as a lead-in to BSC's Nov. 3-5 symposium, "The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation."
All movies are free and begin at 7 p.m. in BSC's newly remodeled Student Union.
The line-up
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Jacob and Joshua Chmielewski are 19-year-old identical twins with the same passion: cars. They were only in the fourth grade when they opened a joint bank account and started saving for their dream car, a 1999 C5 Corvette. Between them they mowed 32 lawns a week, saving for years to purchase the red
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The Dakota Bison Symposium, an event two years in the making, will be held June 23-25, in Bismarck. This educational event, which was rescheduled due to COVID, will draw a diverse audience from across the state and region to experience and learn about the rich history of the American bison.
The
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? It’s SpongeBob SquarePants, the incurably optimistic sea sponge! But for five days in April, he and his underwater friends will emerge on stage in Bismarck when the Bismarck State College (BSC) Theatre department presents “The SpongeBob Musical”
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Bismarck State College Continuing Education and TrainND are excited to announce the 2021 Energy Progress & Innovation Conference (EPIC) will be a virtual conference held January 26-27, 2021 to allow attendees to learn, share and network from the safety and convenience of their homes or workplaces. One
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Bismarck State College is excited to announce CyberCon 2020 will be a virtual conference to be held October 6-7, 2020, allowing attendees to learn, share and network from the safety and convenience of their homes or workplaces. Registration fees for 2020 have been reduced to $75 for the full conference.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cybercon-2020/
Five candidates have accepted invitations to visit Bismarck State College to interview for the position of president. Candidates will visit the campus March 2-5. Additional information about each candidate and a schedule of campus and community open forums with the candidates will be released later
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Bismarck State College saw a significant 5% enrollment increase for Spring 2020 semester over Spring 2019. Numbers are up across several key areas including full time and part time students.
Full time students increased by 1%
Part time students went up by 8%
Total credit hours
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/spring-2020-enrollment-up-at-bsc/
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) chose Dr. Douglas Jensen as the seventh president of Bismarck State College. He will begin his position on July 1, 2020 following the June 30 retirement of current president Dr. Larry C. Skogen.
The board interviewed three finalists at
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/state-board-chooses-dr-douglas-jensen-as-next-bismarck-state-college-president/
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health is arranging mass testing events for COVID-19 in multiple locations across the state. Current students, incoming students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested.
“All areas of the state
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/university-system-encourages-students-to-get-free-covid-test-before-heading-back-to-campus/
The Community College Internships (CCI) program seeks to encourage community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing technical training experiences at the DOE laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 16 participating
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/internshipprograms/
North Dakota will pave the way in a sector that is set to have a massive boom in the decade ahead.
Written by: Josh Meny
North Dakota ranks fifth in the nation for electricity generated by renewable energy. The Clean Power Association found that renewable energy powers 30.85% of all
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/wind-energy-boom/
Written by: Andrew Weeks
Image: Courtesy of Steffes
The wider manufacturing industry continues to be a boon to the region’s economy.
Over the past two years, Steffes has installed several robots at its facility in Dickinson, N.D. These robots help the company improve efficiency, but more
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/manufacturing-robots/
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation (NDPF) today announced its 2021 Al Golden Scholars. NDPF awarded scholarships to nine outstanding students who are pursuing post-secondary education in geology, engineering, processing plant technology, science, technical skills, or other careers related to the
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/2021-scholarships/
Dakota Gas directors authorized a project to build a pipeline that will carry captured carbon dioxide from the Great Plains Synfuels Plant to a permanent geologic storage reservoir several miles away.
The Dakota Carbon Pipeline will leverage the Internal Revenue Service’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/carbondioxidepipeline/
CyberCon 2021, a critical infrastructure and cyber security conference will be held October 5-6 at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, N.D. The conference will feature opportunities for participants to attend in person or virtually.
“2020
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cybercon-returns-to-bismarck-state-college-october-5-6/
By Sara Berlinger
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Hundreds of high school students in southwest North Dakota were able to chat with the area’s leaders in manufacturing.
The annual manufacturing day event promotes these types of careers to students.
Dickinson High School students were able to
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/manufacturingcareers/
Bismarck State College and its partners have postponed the Dakota Bison Symposium scheduled for September 16-18, 2021.
“The uncertainties related to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic have caused us to hit the pause button on what is a very exciting symposium,” said
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/september-dakota-bison-symposium-postponed-until-2022/
Bakken Energy, LLC, formerly Bakken Midstream Natural Gas, LLC, and Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. have signed a strategic partnership agreement to create a world-class clean hydrogen hub in North Dakota. This hub will be composed of facilities that produce, store, transport and consume clean hydrogen.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/cleanhydrogenhub/
Bismarck State College student Ashlei Stanczyk (Bismarck, N.D.) has been named a 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar and awarded a $2,250 scholarship. BSC President Doug Jensen and BSC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dan Leingang surprised Stanczyk at her workplace with the news and the award earlier
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/stanczyk-named-2021-new-century-transfer-scholar/
May 10 (Reuters) - U.S. agricultural commodities trader ADM said on Monday it plans to build a soy-crushing facility and refinery in North Dakota to meet increasing demand for food and renewable fuel.
Companies are counting on rising demand for food as restaurants and the travel sector emerge
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/soyfacility/
Written by: Amy R. Sisk
Marathon Petroleum has converted its Dickinson Refinery into a plant that turns soybean and corn oil into renewable diesel, and soon the facility will run in part on wind power.
Plans to convert the refinery west of Dickinson have been in the works for years after it opened
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/dixrefinery/
Dear BSC community,
As we have been communicating these past few weeks, we are very excited to be transitioning back to a greater sense of normalcy at BSC. I am encouraged as plans for the 2021-22 academic year include returning to more face-to-face classes, students engaging in active
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/covid-transition-and-mask-policy-update-from-president-jensen/
Oil is a growth business, despite the change in the world’s energy mix.
With exports from the Bakken formation centered on western North Dakota already heading to Asian and European markets, the future for North American shale and onshore production, for at least the next two decades,
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/biggerbetterbakkenpetroleumindustryoptimisminnorthdakota/
North Dakota oil and gas production saw robust increases in March but fell shy of the state’s oil record, the state’s top oil regulator said Wednesday.
Oil production grew 4 percent in March to 1.39 million barrels per day, a “pretty good recovery” after severe winter
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotaoilproductiongrowsinmarchasnaturalgashitsnewrecord/
Lee Tillman took the reins of Marathon Oil in 2013 following nearly 25 years as an engineer and vice president at Exxon Mobil.
Marathon and its refining arm, Marathon Petroleum, had been split in 2011. His not-so-simple task was to take a formerly integrated oil company and turn it into a more profitable
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/marathonsceopositionedoilcompanyforadecadeofshaleplay/
A coalition of local people could meet as early as this week to look at how Tioga can present itself as the preferred location for a proposed petrochemical plant in western North Dakota.
The plant is estimated to potentially employ 100 to 200 people.
Tioga Economic Developer Dennis Lindahl, speaking
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/plasticsplantcouldbring200jobstotioga/
Per North Dakota’s oil regulator, the state’s daily crude output rose 4.1% in March after decreasing 4.9% in the previous month on harsh winter weather. The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources’ (‘DMR’) latest data stated that oil production in March averaged 1,390,138
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotaoiloutputexpectedtohitrecordthissummer/
Seven out of the 11 North Dakota University System colleges and universities recently fielded candidates for a nationwide competition that aims to get students engaged in cybersecurity.
The SANS Institute’s Cyber FastTrack program has three phases. The first phase – Assessment –
saw
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/ndusinstitutionsdowellinnationalcyberchallenge/
North Dakota will need significantly more power generation in the next 20 years as electricity consumption is projected to increase by up to 70 percent, driven largely by continued expansion of oil and gas activity in western North Dakota, according to a new Power Forecast 19 (PF19) completed by Barr
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newstudypredicts20yeargrowthperiodforelectricityinwesternnorthdakota/
About four years after dirt first was moved on the site just south of Onida, South Dakota, Ringneck Energy’s ethanol plant finally is in full production, turning 80,000 bushels of corn every day into 225,000 gallons of ethanol, says Walt Wendland.
He’s president and CEO of Ringneck
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/ringneckenergysethanolplantfinallyisupandrunning/
After firing the reigning NBA Coach of the Year last May, following a 59-win season, Masai Ujiri was under siege in many pro basketball circles.
Needing to hear from a friendly face, the president of basketball operations for the NBA champion Toronto Raptors sent a text message toward Bismarck.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/gillissujirimaintainstrongbond/
FARGO — North Dakota’s soaring Oil Patch has placed it squarely in the midst of output levels for members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — and it already would rank 18th in the world if the state were a country.
North Dakota produces an average of 1.4 million
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/biggerthansomeofopecnorthdakotaontracktoreach2millionbarrelsofoilperdayby2030/
ONEOK has an aggressive capital growth plan totaling $3.5 billion in capital growth projects, among them critical infrastructure in the Bakken.
Among these is the 900-mile Elk Creek pipeline, to carry unfractionated natural gas liquids from eastern Montana to Kansas, and the Demicks Lake I
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/oneokacceleratingitsbakkengrowthprojects/
The stage is set for Shortcuts, a real-time design battle showcasing creative skills and pitting BSC faculty against students and agencies against industry. While the hope is that things don’t get physical, spectators will have the chance to cheer on their favorite designer on Thursday, April
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/designersbattleitoutonstageforcreativesupremacy/
Governor Doug Burgum has signed legislation approving $8.9 million to expand Bismarck State College’s Health Science programs. The college will relocate its programs to campus, thereby increasing the college’s ability to prepare students to meet the urgent demand for healthcare workers in
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/governorsignsbillexpandingbismarckstatecollegehealthsciences/
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise 84,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March to a record of about 8.4 million bpd, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in a monthly report on Tuesday.
The largest change is forecast in the Permian Basin
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/usshaleoiloutputtohitrecord84millionbpdinmarcheia/
Parents have been asking schools to teach younger North Dakota students more computer and cyber science including coding and even cybersecurity.
After all, the jobs are certainly there with more than 350,000 openings nationwide in cybersecurity, for example, and only a handful going into the field,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/parentssaykidsneedtolearncomputersciencecybersecurityatayoungerage/
“This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the field and careers in cybersecurity. I think this would be a great springboard into the cybersecurity degrees and classes that BSC offers.”
- BSC Associate Professor of Computers & Office Technology Matthew Frohlich
Gov.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/governorburgumencourageshighschoolandcollegestudentstojoininnovativecybersecuritycompetition/
A project to capture carbon dioxide from a western North Dakota ethanol plant continues to advance as researchers work to better understand the geology below the facility.
Red Trail Energy in Richardton proposes to capture carbon dioxide rather than emit it into the atmosphere and inject it deep
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/richardtonethanolplantmovesforwardwithcarboncaptureproject/
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed a bill into law that will unify the states approach to cybersecurity. Burgum, a former Microsoft executive said that having a comprehensive plan in place will improve the state’s defenses.
“This important investment in 21st century critical
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotalawcreatesunifiedcybersecurityplan/
North Dakota is addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage with policies and programs for government, education, and business.
When you think of U.S. states exhibiting cybersecurity leadership, which ones come to mind? For me, I’d place Maryland at the top of the list, followed by California,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotaaninnovativeandleadingcybersecuritystate/
The K-20W Initiative, a statewide, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education and workforce training, has been named a CSO50 Award winner. Code named “K-20W” to reflect every student from kindergarten through PhD and workforce, the K-20W coalition is comprised of more than 40 public
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotascybersecurityeducationandtrainingk20winitiativewinsnationalaward/
Bismarck State College hosts its Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 18, for high school juniors and seniors to explore the campus, learn about programs and get information on how to apply.
Open House hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/highschooljuniorsandseniorsinvitedtocampusoct18/
Since 2008, the American shale oil boom has grown domestic crude production some 150% to 12.4 million b/d. It's been a huge shale party especially led by North Dakota and Texas. The Bakken in North Dakota, and the Permian and Eagle Ford shale plays in Texas account for some 60% of U.S. crude oil production
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/texasnorthdakotaandnewmexicoleadingtheusshaleoilrevolution/
Consumption of electricity in western North Dakota is expected to grow significantly over the next two decades, the director of the North Dakota Transmission Authority told a panel of lawmakers Wednesday.
A recent study commissioned by the authority, which is an arm of the state’s Industrial
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/asoilindustrygrowssowillelectricpowerconsumptioninwesternnorthdakota/
North Dakota has a growing economy and a low unemployment rate, and employers are struggling to hire and retain qualified workers with technical skills that require education beyond high school but not a four-year degree.
The struggle got the attention of state lawmakers, who passed a bill, House
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotacreatesscholarshipstudentloanrepaymentgranttohelpfillworkforcegap/
ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced plans to expand its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) infrastructure between now and 2021, including:
A 200 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) expansion of the Bear Creek natural gas processing facility and related infrastructure in the Williston
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/oneokannouncesexpansionstonaturalgasandnglinfrastructure/
Renewable energy sources — including wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal — accounted for more than a fifth (20.3%) of net domestic electrical generation during the first five months of 2019, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of recently-released data from the U.S. Energy
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/renewablesexceed203ofuselectricityandoutpacenuclearpower/
A peek inside the world of oil today shows an industry moving more and more toward automation, both for safety and better economics.
These trends were mirrored in the water world as well during a water and oil tour Wednesday afternoon in Williston that included Nabors Drilling, ONEOK, Western
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/wateroilworldshowsincreasingtrendtowardautomation/
North Dakota has received accolades as a great place to live, work and do business. Our workforce is highly engaged, industries from agriculture and energy to the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector are thriving, and we have a phenomenal ecosystem of public and private sector partners committed to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/teachingtech/
Watford City and McKenzie County "Economy at a Glance" data shows an impressive October for the oil industry in the area.
The county hit a production record at 16,128,252 barrels of oil, the most ever produced.
Read more at https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Watford-City-breaking-production-records--503447031.html
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/watfordcitybreakingproductionrecords/
Marathon Petroleum Corp. has donated $35,000 to Mandan Public Schools to support a welding and agriculture mechanics program at Mandan High School.
"We are so thankful for this generous donation from our community partner, Marathon Petroleum. These funds will enable us to enhance our welding
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/marathonpetroleumdonates35ktomandanpublicschools/
Bismarck State College’s 20th BookTalk at BSC series begins Sunday, Jan. 6, with a community discussion on “Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom” by Ken Ilgunas. Dr. Kimberly Crowley, BSC associate professor of English, leads the discussion.
This first of
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscsbooktalkseriesmarks20yearswithaminimalistictheme/
An apprenticeship program created last year to fill a need for workers in the Bakken was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday in Minot.
Barry Dutton, state director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, presented an official “Registered Apprenticeship
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hessapprenticeshipcertifiedbyusdepartmentoflabor/
To deliver strong returns, production growth and significant future free cash flow, Hess Corp. will spend 75 percent of its 2019 capital budget in the Bakken shale play. The Bakken will receive $1.425 billion from Hess in 2019, the most of any of its operations both in the U.S. and internationally.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hessboostingrigcountproductioninbakkenfor2019/
With hundreds of thousands of tech jobs available, major tech companies are shifting their focus to two-year technical degree graduates.
This is the "new-collar workforce" – a play on the term blue-collar. Many blue-collar jobs may evolve or be replaced as jobs become more
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/techgiantsseebenefitoftwoyeargraduates/
On Friday, Dec. 7, North Dakota became the first state to host a simultaneous, statewide Hour of Code between an estimated 5,000 K-12 students in nearly 100 schools across the state. This is the first time a concerted, statewide approach to computer science education has been pursued.
Hour
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hourofcodeeventreflectsstatewideefforttopromotetechnologyandcybereducation/
Marathon Oil said it is achieving success as it aims to expand its position in North Dakota's Bakken shale.
The Houston-based oil producer said it is producing strong results at a new, four-well site in North Dakota's Dunn County that's known as the Ajax area of the shale basin. The initial results
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/marathonseesexpandedsuccessinbakken/
North Dakota’s EduTech, the K-12 educational technology arm of the state’s Information Technology Department, has established formal partnerships with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Code.org®. The partnerships help advance statewide efforts to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/edutechpartnership/
The 40th annual Energy Generation Conference (EGC) runs Jan. 29-31 filling the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall with an expanded exhibitor showcase and training for more than 2,000 energy workers from across the United States and Canada.
One of the premier energy industry conferences in North America,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/energygenerationconferencesetforjan2325/
Red Trail Energy, LLC, is planning to undertake carbon capturing and storage at its Richardton facility.
Dustin Willett, Red Trail chief operating officer, informed Stark County Commissioners about the new project at their Tuesday meeting.
"We're about to be filing for a permit to do a geological
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/redtrailenergypursuingcarboncapturing/
This proposed program would help give students confidence and assurance in the degree that they are earning. Sometimes it’s difficult for students to commit to coming back to school because they may have a fear of taking on debt or possibly the fear not being able to find placement afterwards.
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/billwouldofferfreeyearforstemstudentatndcolleges/
The parent company building the nation’s first greenfield refinery since 1976 in North Dakota has secured a silent partner to handle its midstream logistics.
Meridian Energy Group, which is building the Davis Refinery in southwestern North Dakota, announced Wednesday that it had signed
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/meridianacquiresmidstreampartnerfordavisrefineryinnorthdakota/
Cold weather will be putting a whammy on monthly oil production, but December numbers don’t reflect that reality just yet. The state posted yet another record month of oil production for December, topping 1.401 million barrels per day in production. November’s total was 1.392 million.
The
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotaoilproductionpumpedoutanewrecordfordecember/
One of the biggest news items of 2018, the hot job market, has proved to be a blessing and a curse. With low unemployment, many employers are struggling to attract top talent. While this talent shortage has impacted most industries, hiring managers looking for qualified cybersecurity personnel might
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/talentgapremainsaseriousconcernin2019/
Hess Midstream Partners is acquiring a neighboring Bakken infrastructure asset for $60 million. Through a deal with Summit Midstream Partners’, Hess Midstream will add Summit’s Tioga System. The system currently supplies a Hess owned midstream gathering plant.
“We are excited to
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hessmidstreambolstersbakkenfootprintthrough60macquisition/
A new economic impact study shows North Dakota’s oil industry is maturing, with more long-term jobs to maintain production and fewer temporary workers.
The oil industry had a $32.6 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2017, according to the study by North Dakota State University researchers.
Dean
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotaoilindustrymaturingstudyshows/
Mandan Public Schools received a $35,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum in February 2019.
How is that money is helping their students?
The school's primary focus is on preparing their students for real life situations.
Read more at https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Mandan-High-School-Uses-35000-Grant-from-Marathon-Petroleum-506756201.html
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/mandanhighschooluses35000grantfrommarathonpetroleum/
BISMARCK — A new refinery has been proposed for oil-rich western North Dakota, prompting questions from a local township chairman.
AIC Energy Corp. filed an application earlier this month with Williams County planning and zoning officials. It described the so-called "Bakken Oil Refinery"
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newrefineryfloatedforwesternnorthdakota/
An expansion of a natural gas processing plant received a green light from the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Monday, but regulators ordered the company to minimize noise and light impacts for neighboring landowners.
The commission voted unanimously to approve Kinder Morgan’s application
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/mckenziecountygasprocessingplantexpansionapproved/
Hess Corporation is donating 8,000 toy trucks to North Dakota schools. Fourth-graders at Liberty Elementary were the first to get theirs Monday morning.
The trucks will also come with STEM education tools and curriculum, which superintendent Kirsten Baesler says will let the kids do more interactive
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/hessdonatingtoytrucksstemkitsforeverynorthdakotastudent/
Bismarck State College is proud to be part of the team engaged in the mission of "Every Student, Cyber Education, K-PHD," an initiative that has been nominated for the Roaming Bison Award – one of the North Dakota Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service. The specific
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/k20wteamnominatedforroamingbisonaward/
Bismarck State College professor of history Dr. Perry Hornbacher will present on the music of World War I on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Skogen Hall, room 204 on the BSC campus. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Nov. 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the end of
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/presentationexploreswwithroughthemusic/
North Dakota’s oil and gas industry posted record levels of production in August as the state produced nearly 1.3 million barrels of oil and 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas on a daily basis.
“This is the first and maybe the only time that I get to say this, but we had zero days
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/statesetsnewoilgasrecords/
Where do I go? What identification do I need? What address do I use?
These are all good questions that students on college campuses everywhere need to find the answers to before Election Day, Nov. 6. Whether you are a North Dakota resident or a resident of another state, all your answers can be found
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018midtermelection/
Oasis Midstream Partners will celebrate Friday the completion of a natural gas processing plant, a highly anticipated project as North Dakota’s oil industry works to reduce natural gas flaring.
The Oasis Wild Basin II plant will add 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas processing capacity,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/oasiscelebratescompletionofnewgasprocessingplantinnorthdakota/
A company that’s constructing a new natural gas processing plant in the core of the Bakken announced plans this week for a second plant, doubling the size of the project.
Oneok plans to construct Demicks Lake II in McKenzie County, adding 200 million cubic feet per day of processing capacity.
Demicks
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newnaturalgasprocessingplantannouncedforbakken/
Bismarck State College hosts its Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 19, for high school juniors and seniors to explore the campus, learn about programs and get information on how to apply.
Open House hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018fallopenhouse/
A columnist from Pennsylvania has a message that people in the Dakotas and Minnesota should hear.
It’s this: Today’s oil-and-gas job “isn’t the same petroleum job your grandfather or your father would have applied for,” wrote Pittsburgh native Salena Zito in August.
“It
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/thedigitaloilfieldhowdigitaltechnologiesarechangingtheoilindustryinndandnationwide/
The Eagle Ford Group of Texas contains estimated means of 8.5 billion barrels of oil, 66 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 1.9 billion barrels of natural gas liquids, according to a new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey. This estimate consists of undiscovered, technically recoverable resources
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/usgsreleasesnewassessmentofeaglefordshale/
UNDERWOOD, N.D. — Greg Schutte compares Great River Energy's current transmission system to an 8-track tape and the improvements being made as upgrading to the latest iPhone.
The CU HVDC line, which stands for high voltage direct current, was put in service 40 years ago in 1978.
It's an
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotacoalplanttoupgradetransmissionsystemthatcarriespowerto500000people/
Growing up, Carter Honeyman of Regent, N.D., knew he wanted to join his father and grandfather on the family farm his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1904. The secondborn of Gary and Tia Honeyman’s five children, Carter says, “I was always out in the field with my dad. I never liked being
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/fourthgenerationfarmerisrootedinregent/
The owner of a small crude oil refinery in western North Dakota is proposing to convert the facility to process vegetable oil instead of petroleum to produce renewable diesel.
Andeavor, formerly known as Tesoro, plans to export the renewable diesel to California, where the product is in high demand.
Andeavor
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/proposalwouldconvertdickinsonoilrefinerytorenewabledieselplant/
Earlier this year, Oasis sold some of its Williston acreage and bought a $946 million position in the Permian’s Delaware Basin.
That works out to a pricey $46,600 per acre, and, at the time, was the most expensive entry yet to the Permian on a per-acre basis, according to analysts. One question
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/northdakotasno4oilproducersaysbakkenisstillfocus/
Slipping from first to second place, sparsely populated Oliver County saw average wages increase by 2.5 percent from $71,719 in 2016 to $73,522 in 2017, but it wasn’t enough to capture first place which went to oil-rich Williams County. That county, which contains the city of Williston, saw wages
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/threecoalcountiesamongthetop10forhighestaveragewagesin2017/
The next time someone describes U.S. coal power as a pollution-belching, resource-sucking energy source, politely direct their attention to Dry Fork Station, a 420-MW single-unit plant located seven miles north of Gillette, Wyoming, owned by consumer-owned Basin Electric Power Cooperative (92.9%) and
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/dryforkamodelofmodernuscoalpower/
Rising electricity demand could lead to sustained absolute growth of 80 terawatt-hours per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Utilities have struggled with flat demand for years, but analysis by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory predicts
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/evscoulddrive38riseinuselectricitydemanddoelabfinds/
These are exciting times for energy production in the United States.
Almost every week, we hear about new developments in renewable energy, electric vehicles and natural gas production. Much will hinge, though, on the storage capacity needed for wind and solar installations. And there’s also
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/coalstillprovingnecessaryeveninahightechage/
A new proposal to expand another natural gas processing plant in northwest North Dakota aims to keep up with growing volumes of Bakken gas production and reduce flaring.
Kinder Morgan has filed an application to the North Dakota Public Service Commission to expand the Roosevelt Gas Plant in McKenzie
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/newnaturalgasplantexpansionproposedformckenziecounty/
The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2016, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). According to the fifth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review, launched
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/renewableenergyjobsreach103millionworldwidein2017/
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will visit North Dakota on Monday, touring coal facilities and hosting a roundtable with energy industry executives.
Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., announced Perry’s visit, which will include tours of North American Coal’s
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/secretaryofenergyperryplansmondayvisittondcoalminepowerplant/
Far more of the nation's electricity is being generated by wind than solar, but prepare for a surge in panels.
The Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook sees a 23 percent increase in solar generation this year, totaling an estimated 260,000 megawatt-hours per day. And
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/eiasolargenerationtojump23percentthisyear/
For the week ending July 6, 2018, the four-week average of U.S. gross refinery inputs surpassed 18 million barrels per day (b/d) for the first time on record. U.S. refineries are running at record levels in response to robust domestic and international demand for motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil.
Before
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U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry toured North Dakota coal facilities Monday and applauded the state for its role in advancing America’s energy security.
“This renaissance of the energy industry in America, North Dakota is right at the tip of the spear,” Perry said following
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North Dakota's largest industry is oil and gas, according to a recent survey by financial news website 24/7 Wall Street.
In a recent examination of the top industries in each of the 50 states, the website found that the oil and gas industry contributes nearly 7 percent of North Dakota's gross domestic
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/reportoilandgasbiggestpartofndeconomy/
ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE :OKE ) today announced plans to construct additional natural gas liquids (NGL) and natural gas infrastructure, including:
A new 125,000-barrel per day (bpd) NGL fractionator – MB-5 – in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and related infrastructure.
A new 200-million cubic feet
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/oneokannouncesadditionalnglfractionationandpipelinecapacityandnaturalgasprocessingcapacity/
More than 62,000 Coloradans are employed by advanced energy operations, a number advocates expect to grow in 2018.
Advanced Energy Economy, a national advanced energy advocacy group of business leaders, released findings earlier this month that 62,800 Coloradans work in advanced energy, which includes
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Sailesh the Hypnotist
Location: ATC Live Events (1220 Schafer St)
Time: 8 p.m.
Enjoy an unforgettable night with Sailesh the Hypnotist on Wednesday, August 27 at 8 PM in the SJL Auditorium—free event for ages 18+ at BSC!
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/sailesh-hypnotist/
When
Wednesday, January 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student Union
Highlight the importance of clear communication, and active listening by having participants identify and correct common misheard lyrics in popular songs.
This fun activity encourages participants
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When
Wednesday, February 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student Union
Students will develop skills in using various art forms as means of expressing their feelings and thoughts about substance use and prevention.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/aaa2025/
When
March 9 - March 13
Where
Student Union
Students will learn about the addiction resources available and how to connect with these resources. Alongside the game, we will provide QR codes to these resources and information/services offered. It will also promote awareness
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/substancopoly2025/
When
Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student Union
Students will engage with other students to learn about the risks of substance abuse and engage in behavior change conversations.
Connect with individuals in recovery,
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Fall Chamber Concert | Thursday, October 9 | 7 p.m. | Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
Experience the Fall Chamber Concert at Bismarck State College on October 9th at 7:00pm in the Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by talented musicians
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/fall-chamber-concert/
Join Bismarck State College's Back to School Career Fair on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 11am to 1pm at the Student Union. Connect with employers, explore job and internship opportunities, and prepare for your professional future as the fall semester begins.
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/btscf2025/
Students will be able to identify and describe campus and community based resources for substance abuse prevention, support, and treatment.
Art Station, Resource Booths, Support Services, Campus Police, Burleigh Public Health, Vision Zero, Photo Booth with props pledging substance
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Students will be able to foster a sense of community focused on mental well-being during the homecoming festivities and rally.
When
October 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student Union
Join Bismarck State College for The Power of No: Boundaries
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Students will gain a deeper understanding of diverse abilities, learn of the important of advocacy and networking opportunities.
Have a table celebrating abilities and information on the awareness months: Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Spina
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The Gratitude Rocks Activity aims to promote mindfulness, positivity, and a sense of appreciation within the campus community. By decorating rocks with uplifting messages, students can engage in creative self-expression while reflecting on gratitude. These rocks can serve as personal reminders
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The Challenge encourages students to cultivate a growth mindset by replacing negative self-talk with positive, empowering perspectives. This activity promotes self-awareness, resilience, and helps build a campus culture that values learning and perseverance.
When
December 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student
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Students will discover that change is possible and gain valuable insights from the experiences of individuals in recovery. Through highlighted stories, they will also learn coping strategies and explore practical tools used to overcome challenges.
When
Week of 12/8/2025 - 12/12/2025
Where
Campus
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/fstsch2025/
Students will develop refusal and problem-solving skills to effectively manage and respond to peer pressure.
When
January 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
Student Union
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/nync2025/
Make T-shirts, provide resources for help/support, and participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk.
Students will learn about suicide prevention and resources, learn how to be a part of reducing the stigma around mental health issues, and
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Yard Games on the Patio!
When
Wednesday, September 18
11 AM – 1 PM
Where
Student Union Patio
Take a break, soak up the sun, and bring your A-game!
Join Student Life for some midday fun with yard games like:
Tetris
Cornhole
Connect 4
Giant Jenga
Spike Ball
Grab your
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Switch It Up!
Come Play Nintendo Switch!
When
Wednesday, September 11
10 AM – 1 PM
Where
Marketplace Stage, Student Union
Take a break between classes and jump into the game!
We’ve got fun, friendly competition and all your favorite Nintendo Switch games ready to go.
Free
https://bismarckstate.edu/events/switchday2025/
Make free Friendship bracelets at the Student Union!
TIE IT, TWIST IT, TREASURE IT!
Friendship Bracelet Fun
When
Monday, September 9
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
Student Union
Swing by and make your own FREE friendship bracelet!
Choose your colors, get crafty, and create something
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Transitioning into college involves more than just attending classes. Here are some tips tailored to suit traditional, adult, and online students:
Traditional Students
1. Get Involved Early: Join clubs, attend orientation events, and start building your campus network.
2. Manage Your Time:
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/gettingstartedblog/
It’s a new year, and Fall semester is in full swing at Bismarck State College (BSC). That means campus is bustling with new students who are ready to dive into their studies and prepare for their future careers. But the start of the academic year doesn’t just bring fresh faces. For students,
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It was dinner on your own for the Davidson family, when all six members of the close-knit Bismarck family first enrolled at Bismarck State College.
“I do miss dinner time,” said daughter Meagan.
While the “Davidson dorm” may not have had a meal plan per se, it had plenty
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/all-in-at-bismarck-state-college/
Thanks to Bismarck State College’s Fast Track program and a whole lot of drive and effort on her part, Alexandria Dirk has completed 33 college credits during her time at Mandan High School. Since she aspires to be a doctor, possibly an OB-GYN, this early start to her college career will help
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/alexandriadirk/
Feeling like you’re at home is a consideration for a lot of incoming college students as they research schools and tour campuses. Is a college too big? Is it big enough? Is it too far away? Should it be farther?
For Justin Vinje when considering BSC, he was home. Growing up just south of Bismarck
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Finals week not only puts a strain on your brain, it tests your body as well. Sitting and studying for long periods of time isn’t the healthiest position for your body. Long sessions in a chair and poor posture wreaks havoc on your muscles and ligaments, leading to a stiff neck, tight shoulders
https://bismarckstate.edu/blog/is-finals-week-testing-your-body-we’ve-got-your-back-neck-and-shoulders/
College life is the good life. It’s about making lifelong friends, creating lasting memories, growing as a person and, yes, having fun and laughs along the way. But with having to keep a schedule, getting your studies done and preparing for finals, campus life can also be demanding.
Add
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Commencement. It means “beginning” but it’s often mistakenly thought to mean “ending” since it’s commonly linked to the end of college. The graduation ceremony marks the completion of studies and the awarding of degrees. It’s a milestone of great academic achievement,
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After all the testing, homework studying and more homework, it can be difficult to remain motivated coming down the stretch into finals week. And if studying for final exams wasn’t challenging enough, now you have a global pandemic added to your list of things to distract and stress about.
But
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The Instrumentation & Control Technology program at the Bismarck State College (BSC) National Energy Center for Excellence (NECE) prepares students for careers in power plants, process facilities, water treatment facilities, or any other industrial location that utilizes automation.
Instrument
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/ic/
BSC offers the BAS in Energy Management to meet the needs and demands of the energy industry for qualified supervisors and managers, and to provide opportunities for energy workers to prepare for these positions of leadership. This program was developed in response to the nation's ever-increasing demand
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/enrg/
The Electric Transmission Systems Technology program teaches students about the electrical power system in North America, including basic electricity, generation, distribution and transmission, with a strong emphasis on system operations and dispatching. This online program was created in response
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The Power Generation Technology program at BSC prepares students for employment in power generating facilities including fossil fuel plants, gas turbine facilities, combined cycle facilities, and other plants that generate steam or electricity. Graduates may also be employed at water treatment
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/powerplanttechnology/
The Nuclear Power Technology program at the Bismarck State College (BSC) National Energy Center for Excellence (NECE) prepares current and future nuclear power employees, including those currently employed in non-technical positions. Students gain fundamental skills and knowledge required for
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/nupt/
This industry-driven online program is designed for current and future electric utility workers. The ELPW program provides students with a core set of skills and competencies and a broad knowledge of the industry.
The program was developed in collaboration with the Energy Providers Coalition
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Studying abroad is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience that has many academic, professional, and personal benefits. Studying abroad provides a great resume builder, is a valuable experience, aides in the development of cross-cultural communication skills, increases cultural awareness, provides
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Career opportunities are plentiful with cities, counties, agencies, or industries that operate and maintain water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and/or wastewater treatment systems. Bismarck State College’s Water & Wastewater Technology Certificate program equip
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The continued growth of the renewable energy sector requires knowledgeable and skilled workers prepared to work in solar fields, wind farms, and other areas of green energy. The Energy Services and Renewable Technician (ESRE) program at Bismarck State College prepares individuals for field service
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/reng/
The Process Technology program at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) focuses on the machines, technology, and work required to create a product such as natural gas, ethanol, food products, and more. It keeps up with the rapidly changing PTEC industry by leveraging state-of-the-art,
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/prop/
BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence is a world leader in energy education and training for the energy industry. The Lineworker program, the only one of its kind in North Dakota, is designed to train skilled apprentice lineworkers at a specialized facility northwest of Mandan.
Students
https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/programs/lnwk/
The petroleum industry offers exciting, high-paying careers and exciting opportunities for employment in North Dakota and throughout the world. The need for trained operators and technicians continues to increase along with oil and gas production volumes and reserve estimates. As technologies
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The National Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Emergency Medical Services program.
View Accessible Paramedic Program Outcome Document
Licensing/Certification Disclosure
All students completing the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic program must take
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Practical Nursing Certificate (PN) - 11 month program resulting in LPN
Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) - 2 year program resulting in RN
Transfer Options - Additional 2 year program resulting in BSN
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Join us for an exciting week geared toward students wanting to learn more about cybersecurity opportunities and skills! This camp is a partnership with the Air Force Association (AFA) and teaches the importance of cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities. The camp will culminate
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Unleash your creativity in Art, Communication & Design at BSC! Whether you dream of expressing your vision through visual arts, crafting impactful messages, or designing innovative solutions, our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and expertise to succeed. With expert instruction
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