Since 1980, the Foundation has awarded $4.3 million in scholarships to thousands of BSC students.
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/
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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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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
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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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/scholarships/all/
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/
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/
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/
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,
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/knudsonnamedbscvicepresidentofadvancementandinterimexecutivedirectorofbscfoundation/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscfoundationawardsvisualartsscholarships/
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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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/
Wade Mann
President
Russ Hanson
Vice President
Rebecca Collins
Secretary/Treasurer
Danette Welsh
Chairperson of the Board
Dr.
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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/
(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/
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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/salvagecelebritybuiltonabscfoundation/
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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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,
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/scholarships/
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/
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
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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 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
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/scholarships/graduates/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/bscmagazine/fallwinter2017/campusnewsroundup/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Readers will gather for BookTalk at BSC on Sunday, Feb. 9, to discuss “Dances with Wolves” by Michael Blake.
Humanities instructor Dr. Brian Palecek will lead this second of three discussions exploring a "Native Prairie” theme at Bismarck State College from 1 to 3 p.m.
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/booktalk-at-bsc-continues-with-“dances-with-wolves”-/
Bismarck State College (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/
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 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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstudentsawardedtechnicalscholarships/
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/
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/
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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/2018techandenergyscholarships/
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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/bscstudentearnsbakkenuscholarship/
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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/
Life Income Gifts
A charitable gift annuity is one of the favorite methods of gifting while retaining an income stream from the asset. It is a contractual arrangement between you and BSC Foundation. In exchange for your contribution of cash, securities, or other appreciated assets you will receive:
An
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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
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/scholarships/nsf-aim-scholarship/
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/
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/
The Bismarck State College BookTalk series begins Jan. 7 with a community discussion on “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines.
This first of three discussions on selected Sundays in 2018 runs from 1 to 3 p.m. in the BSC library at 1400 Schafer Street.
BookTalk at
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/booktalk2018/
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/
(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
(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/
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/
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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/communitycollegefirst/
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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 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/
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/
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/
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/
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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,
https://bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/waystogive/northdakotataxcredit/
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/
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
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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,”
https://bismarckstate.edu/master-news/higheredpanel/
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 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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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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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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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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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
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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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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/
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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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
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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/
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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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/
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/
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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
https://bismarckstate.edu/news/five-candidates-selected-for-bismarck-state-college-president-position/
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/
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
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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) 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/
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/
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
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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/
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/