Campus Clips
8/31/2010 - 2010-11 Performing Arts Series announced
Three exciting performances will make up the Jamestown College 2010-11 Performing Arts Series. All performances will take place in the Reiland Fine Arts Center's DeNault Auditorium on the campus of Jamestown College.
A kick-off event with wine and cheese will take place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17 in the Reiland Fine Arts Center.
The series opens with the Jazz Arts Big Band at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. Founded in 1991 in Fargo-Moorhead, the Jazz Arts Big Band is truly unique in America's musical landscape as one of a few nonprofit repertory jazz organizations. Music director Kyle Mack programs a wide variety of popular and challenging works for the band, which is made up of 18 of the area's most talented and creative professional musicians.
"Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping” takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15. After the original show's phenomenal success, executive producer Curt Wollan decided to continue the story of the same group of women providing down-to-earth humor and charm from the church basement. This time, the year is 1969, folks are protesting the Vietnam War, women are demanding equal pay for equal work, and the ladies of the Lutheran church basement kitchen are dealing with changes of their own.
The series concludes with Emily Bullock, mezzo-soprano, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. She has sung with numerous regional opera companies and symphonies in works such as Bach's Magnificat and St. Matthew Passion, Handel's Messiah, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. She recently worked on a CD of the music of Samuel Barber with the Russian Philharmonic. She is a faculty member at West Chester (Pa.) University.
Season tickets for the performances are available for $40 and can be purchased from the Jamestown College President's Office by contacting Liz Hunt at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5551, writing to 6080 College Lane, Jamestown, N.D. 58405 or sending e-mail to lhunt@jc.edu.
8/26/2010 - Community Block Party Aug. 26
Jamestown College students will be welcomed to the community at the third annual Community Block Party, “Rock the Block,” from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26 along First Avenue in Jamestown. Everyone in the community is invited to take part in the fun.
“The goal of the event is to let the students know what is available in Jamestown and that the community is here to welcome them,” says Lisa Hicks, event co-chair from the College.Community.Connection organization. “It is also a chance for the community to get to know the college students. Last year, we had an estimated 3,000 people in attendance, and we are hoping for more this year.”
Local businesses, churches and organizations will host booths along the street. Entertainment includes inflatable games, worm mobile, food, prize drawings, dunk tank, contests, free giveaways and more.
All first-year students will attend as part of New Student Orientation activities. Upperclass students, faculty and staff will also represent Jamestown College. The event takes place during the first week of classes.
Dean of Students Gary Van Zinderen says the event helps both new and returning students get started on the right foot.
“It’s a way for the students to meet the town,” he says. “If the students feel more connected here, they will have a more successful time at Jamestown College.”
8/2/2010 - Summer Preview Day Aug. 2
The Jamestown College Office of Admissions is hosting a Summer Preview Day for prospective students and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2 in the Nafus Student Center on the Jamestown College campus. The event is free.
Attendees will experience a campus tour, meet with faculty, coaches, and fine arts representatives as well as eat lunch and hear about campus life.
To register for Preview Day, call 1-800-336-2554 or click here.
7/15/2010 - New Student Orientation leaders named
Several Jamestown College students have been selected to serve as New Student Orientation leaders during the orientation activities planned for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
Caleb Grossman, Grand Rapids, Minn., and Jackie McDougall, Rolla, are New Student Orientation co-chairs.
Orientation leaders are Katie Conlon and Jeremy Olson, both Jamestown; Kyle Heim, Anamoose; Holly Bloms, Berthold; Megan Vote, Cando; Jennifer Nelson, Donnybrook; Stacey Nygaard, Edmore; Kelsey Barstad, Fargo; Austin Fitterer, Flasher; Britney Bachmeier and Caroline Ortman, both Harvey; W. Logan Caldwell, Hettinger; Kendra Leidholm, Hillsboro; Samantha Myhre, New Rockford; Tricia McCann, Verona; Ashley Burch, Westhope; Justine Reimers and Shelby Rose, both Wimbledon; Amy Frederiksen, Ames, Iowa; Heather Walker, Blanchard, Mich.; Tressa Tulibaski, Argyle, Minn.; Jeff Prentice, Bloomington, Minn.; Naomi Fagerlund, Crookston, Minn.; Jordan Wolfe, East Grand Forks, Minn.; Karl Haataja, Fergus Falls, Minn.; Bob Heinzen, Grand Rapids, Minn.; Hannah Cotton, Little Falls, Minn.; Mindy Clark, Madison, Minn.; Sada Thompson, New York Mills, Minn.; Kelli Olmscheid, Sauk Centre, Minn.; Tiffani Cox, Staples, Minn.; Mallory Souder, Stephen, Minn.; Andrew Hammond, St. Louis, Mo.; Heather Lindgren, Choteau, Mont.; Justin Hollingshead, Gladstone, Ore.; Kathleen Lilley, Veneta, Ore.; Jami Moore, Austin, Texas; and Cam Belter, Somerset, Wis.
New Student Orientation begins Thursday, Aug. 19, and provides new Jamestown College students with opportunities to get to know the College and each other.
7/15/2010 - Two join Jamestown College Board of Trustees
Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal announces Kari Ness of Jamestown and Steven Bietz of Bismarck have joined the College’s Board of Trustees.
Ness is CEO of Newman Signs. A native of Jamestown, she is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., with degrees in business administration and music. She is a member of the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants and is on the Job Service North Dakota Advisory Board.
Bietz, also a native of Jamestown, is President and CEO of WBI Holdings, a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. He is a graduate of Jamestown College with a degree in business administration, and he also completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.
“We are delighted to have Kari and Steven join the Jamestown College Board of Trustees,” says Board Chairman James Unruh, founding principal of Alerion Capital Group, Scottsdale, Ariz. “Their understanding of our upper Midwest region and their very successful business experiences will bring significant value to our Board.”
The Jamestown College Board of Trustees is a 29-member group of dedicated individuals who have responsibility for the management of Jamestown College. Twenty-four men and six women, from ten different states and various professional backgrounds including business, education, medicine and law, make up the Board.
6/20/2010 - Spring Dean's List announced
Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jamestown College, announces 259 students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2010 spring semester.
The Dean’s List includes all full-time students who, during any given semester, earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better on a minimum of 12 semester credits.
North Dakota
Adrian: Annie Hanson; Almont: Krystyl McManus; Ashley: Daniel Nies and Matthew Nies; Berthold: Holly Bloms and Lucas Bloms; Bismarck: Thomas Bachmeier, William Dean, Rhys Harries, Amy Kinnischtzke and Sarah Reinarts; Bottineau: Sean Rinkenberger; Bowbells: Elizabeth Anderson; Buchanan: Leta Diede; Cando: McKenzie Beck and Megan Vote; Cavalier: Anthony Morrison; Coleharbor: Amber Beggs; Colfax: Jacob Erbes; Cooperstown: Katie Piatz and Lee Tafelmeyer; Courtenay: Kimberly Harr; Crosby: Cody Roland; Devils Lake: Benjamin Mertens; Donnybrook: Jennifer Nelson; Edgeley: Rebekah Eppen and Jordan Jangula; Edmore: Stacey Nygaard; Epping: Amanda Hagen;
Fargo: Elizabeth Asheim, Cammi Greenheck, Matthew McManus, Matthew Nygard, Nathan Nygard, Ryan Nygard, Leah Olmstead and and Anna Schimmelpfennig; Fessenden: Amanda Skiftun; Flasher: Austin Fitterer; Gackle: Jolynn Dewald and Sieara Rivinius; Glenfield: Whitney Stangeland; Grand Forks: Callie Brossart; Hankinson: Nicole Stein; Harvey: Britney Bachmeier, Nicole Deede, Kristin Demory, Kelsey Eckart, Jodi Eichele, Kelsey Heitmann and Caroline Ortman; Harwood: Tanner Farkas; Hazen: Kimberly Weinand; Hillsboro: Brenna Lee, Kendra Leidholm, Matthew Leidholm and Margaret McLean; Horace: Alexander Becher;
Jamestown: Alexis Barnick, Ellen Bauer, April Baumgarten; Lindsay Baumgartner, Jonathan Berntson, Taylor Bleibaum, Laura Bond, Katlin Braunberger, Leah Carlson, Li Rong Chen, Steven Clark, Katie Conlon, Daniel Craig, David Craig, Janelle Dahl, Allison Epping, Caitlin Georgina, Kelly Grugel, Natalie Gunderson, Eric Haas, Clemans Hager, Rebecca Hager, Abigail Heilman, Kaylene Hill, Blake Hochhalter, Hans Hoeg, Tiffany Horning, Madeline Hornung, Andrea Hournbuckle, Allexander Jensen, Haley Johnson, Leah Jystad, Jessica Laber, Christopher Larson, Darcy Maland, Anthony McIntyre, Alan Muhs, Jacob Niemeier, Masaki Ova, Kelsey Parton, Amber Ramlo, Andrew Ronan, Samantha Rufsvold, Ramie Simmons, Ashley Sizer, Kristi Skinner, Brianna Taylor, Levi Taylor, Cale Thomas, Katherine Ukestad, Shelby Vigen, Kara Wahl and Carole Woiwode;
Kulm: Simon Anderson; LaMoure: Rachel Bickford, Sephra Pfaff and Danielle Potts; Langdon: Courtney Becker; Larimore: Kelli Tvedt; Lefor: Katie Zent; Linton: Kayla Roemmich and Scott Roemmich; Litchville: Denise Fick; Makoti: John Peterson; Marion: Randa Meidinger; Menoken: Austin Scholl; Milnor: Larissa Popp and Michelle Tompkins; Minot: Timothy Ranum, Kelsey Rasmuson and Jenna Skeldum; Neche: Alex Kalliokoski; Northwood: Beth Segerholm;
Oakes: Richard Schmit; Pingree: Caitlin Diede; Raleigh: Samantha Riehl; Rock Lake: Alyson Leas; Roseglen: Melanie Haugen; Sheyenne: Samantha Myhre; Stanley: Layne Fluhrer and Brandon Roehrich; Strasburg: Todd Nagel; Thompson: Kendra Zak; Valley City: Dana VanBruggen; Velva: Dakota Anderson and Cole Lauinger; Verona: Patricia McCann; Wahpeton: Taylor Albrecht and Shane Ringdahl; Washburn: Joelle Reiser; Watford City: Justin Shipman; West Fargo: Alison Edwards and Gerrit Haerter; Williston: Serena Christianson, Shannon Fee, Katelyn Schauer and Corissa Zimmer; Willow City: Haley Shoemaker; Wilton: Amy Kassian; Wimbledon: Shelby Rose.
Minnesota
Annandale: Haley Ogden; Becker: Bayley Bodien; Big Lake: Matthew Bigelow; Blomkest: Carrie Dragt; Bloomington: Hilary Bull and Jeffrey Prentice; Boyd: Deidre Thompson; Burnsville: Tiffany Saysithi; Clear Lake: Maria Piccolo; Clearbrook: Christopher Kjolhaug; Ghent: Whitney Rassier; Glyndon: Julia Labrensz; Goodridge: Rachael Kiesow; Grand Rapids: Elizabeth Bellefy, Rachel Braff, Robert Heinzen and William Heinzen; Hampton: Nathan Peine; Henning: Sara Houselog; Inver Grove Heights: Megan Sirois; Lino Lakes: Kellie Schuneman; Madison: Mindy Clark; Mahnomen: Marci Spaeth; Menahga: Derek Holden; Milaca: Bradley Wolbert; New York Mills: Kenneth Szymonowicz; Pelican Rapids: Eric Shulstad; Perham: Devin Silbernagel; Sartell: Mallory Johannes, Nicole Preiss and Tyler Rosin; Sauk Rapids: Aimee Allen; Sebeka: Megan Olson; St. Michael: Brandon Boese and Ryan Dutton; St. Paul: Drew Boraas; St. Stephen: Brenden Bruss; Turtle River: Megan Larson; Watertown: Steven Barthel.
Montana
Bozeman: Heather Archer and Kodee Cloninger; Buffalo: Kallie Merrill; Colstrip: Samuel Brown; Glasgow: AnnaLiesa Fauth; Great Falls: Jayme Hill; Harrison: Tori Eichelberger; Kalispell: Kyler Parmelee; Laurel: Ryan Hunt; Lewistown: Emmylyn Bentley and Sarah Skipper; Poplar: Matesi Hess; Saco: Jaci Depuydt.
South Dakota
Aberdeen: Ryan Clay; Britton: Lexy Weber; Corsica: Kaitlyn Nelson; Java: Alysa Eberhart and Mardee Schaffer; Milbank: Alyssa Page and Jessica Page; Mitchell: Kelly Barnhart and John Fouberg; Redfield: Katherine Coover; Sioux Falls: Lisa Harsch; Veblen: Paige Halbert; Watertown: Emily Woodruff and Erica Woodruff.
Other States
California: Kelli Skarin, Northridge; Jessica Westlake, Penryn. Colorado: Tracy Rockhold, Aurora; Bryan Edens, Brighton; Kyra Earle, Montrose. Idaho: Hilary VandenBosch, Jerome; Bret Arnsberger, Ririe. Iowa: Tara Sluik, Mason City. Kansas: Alexandra Woodruff, Overland Park. Missouri: Andrew Hammond, Lake St. Louis. Nevada: August Ramasco, Winnemucca. Oregon: Brittany Cochran, Elmira. Texas: Amanda Athon, Arlington; Kenny Allen, Beaumont. Washington: Nicholas Meehan, Edmonds; Lucille Kulla, LaCenter; Griffin Sweazey, Lake Forest Park; Vrhonnica LaCroix, Montesano; Christina Ordonez, Stanwood. Wisconsin: Cambrya-Layne Belter, Somerset. Wyoming: David Londe, Cheyenne; Ashleigh Anderson, Marissa Curry, Kristopher Hunter, Sarah Moore and Sawley Wilde, all Gillette.
Canada: Lauren Cottom and Allison Didychuk, both Brandon, Manitoba; Karly Penner, La Riviere, Manitoba; Allison Church, Dryden, Ontario; Audrey Desmarteaux-Houle, St. Eustache, Quebec; Kelsie Jensen, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan; Sarah Heinemann, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
Other countries: Dilar Dirik, Offenbach, Germany; Anongnat Wangwatthaka, Bangkok, Thailand.
6/18/2010 - Informational open house for master's program
Jamestown College is accepting applications for admission into the Master’s Degree in Education program. Classes will begin in August.
An informational open house will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 in room 132 of the Unruh and Sheldon Center.
“Advanced level education has become an important factor for teaching professionals seeking to advance in their position and increase their level of compensation,” says Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Ours is a cohort program with the students going through the classes together and supporting each other.”
Each class in the program runs for eight weeks, and the students meet one night per week with an instructor from the Jamestown College Department of Teacher Education. The program consists of 36 credits with a final project or thesis.
The cohort of students who began the program in the spring of 2008 recently received their degrees at Commencement on May 8. Theirs are the first master’s degrees awarded by Jamestown College in the school’s 127-year history.
“The scheduling of one class at a time and meeting once a week was a fantastic and realistic approach,” says Cindy McGuire, a teacher at BCN-Spiritwood. “It allowed us to learn in a more traditional manner and to really get to know the faculty.”
“I enjoyed having the cohort style that we had,” adds Brenda Jensen, a teacher at Jamestown’s Washington Elementary. “I got to know the people in my group, and it enriched my experience.”
For more information or to apply for the Master’s in Education program, contact the Jamestown College Office of Admissions at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5562 or 1-800-336-2554 or visit www.jc.edu.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
6/17/2010 - Alumni Days Reunion, Jimmie Scramble coming up
Jamestown College will welcome alumni and friends June 16-18 for the 2010 Alumni Days Reunion. Events include
banquets, campus and city tours, a gathering at the Jamestown Reservoir, and plenty of time for reminiscing with classmates and friends.
For more information, contact Erin Romans at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5570 or eromans@jc.edu.
The 24th annual Jimmie Scramble golf tournament is set for Saturday, June 19 at the Jamestown Country Club. The Jimmie Shoot-out (two-person format) takes place on Friday, June 18 at the Country Club.
For more information, contact Tracy Erickson at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5557 or terickso@jc.edu.
5/30/2010 - Graduate selected for human rights conference
Jamestown College graduate Elizabeth Asheim of Hillsboro is one of 32 young adults from around the world selected to participate in UNANIMA International’s Workshop on Stopping the Demand for Trafficking in Women and Children May 28-30 in New York City.
Asheim graduated from Jamestown College May 8 with majors in communication and Spanish. She says she has always been interested in humanitarian issues.
“The most important part of the application was a personal statement about what stopping the demand for human trafficking means to me,” Asheim says. I have become especially passionate about injustices that result from the objectification or dehumanization of groups of people. I hope that my life's work will help protect human dignity, and I am grateful for this opportunity to educate myself and network with others from around the world who have a similar passion.”
Workshop participants will hear from Elaine Afanador, currently a staff member at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW); author Robert Jensen; activist Claire Nolan; and poet Jonathan Walton.
5/22/2010 - Baccalaureate, Commencement held May 8
Jamestown College, Jamestown, N.D., presented bachelor’s and master’s degrees during the school’s 104th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8 at the Jamestown Civic Center.
Gov. John Hoeven delivered the Commencement address and was also presented with the honorary degree, Doctor of Laws. Also receiving honorary degrees were Charlotte Hansen (Doctor of Humanities) and Gordon Hansen (Doctor of Humanities).
Trustee Emerita status was presented to Charlotte Hansen. Dean Emerita status was presented to Carol Schmeichel (Student Affairs). Faculty Emeriti status was presented to James Dick (Business) and Lou Mayer (Nursing).
Student speakers were Cody Roland, a business administration graduate from Crosby, N.D., and Alexandra Woodruff, a history/political science graduate from Overland Park, Kan. Dr. Brian Lang, associate professor of religion-philosophy, was the Baccalaureate speaker.
Graduates and their degrees are listed below. This listing includes December 2009, spring 2010 and summer 2010 graduates. All degrees are BA (Bachelor of Arts) unless otherwise noted as BS (Bachelor of Science), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), or MEd (Master in Education). Asterisks following a student’s name indicate honors received: *cum laude, **magna cum laude, ***summa cum laude.
North Dakota
Almont: Krystyl McManus***, BS, psychology; Anamoose: Cori Doubek, liberal arts business studies, psychology; Chelsea Hauser, information technology; Aneta: Kirsti Lukens*, communication, English; Ashley: Daniel Nies***, history/political science; Elizabeth Rerick, communication; Beulah: John Peabody**, psychology; Bismarck: Thomas Bachmeier*, history education; William Dean**, liberal arts business studies, religion; Bud Etzold, mathematics education; Sarah Reinarts, BSN, nursing; Kayla Schneibel, criminal justice, psychology; Bottineau: Kelly Roemmich, mathematics education; Casselton: Holly Williams, elementary education; Cooperstown: Katie Piatz, BSN, nursing; Crosby: Cody Roland**, business administration; Dickinson: Kurt Holinka, criminal justice; Mark Klug, health and fitness administration; Edgeley: Jordan Jangula**, BS, biology; Kacie Pahl, BSN, nursing; Fargo: Dustin Anderson, business administration; Steven Hirchert, criminal justice; Matthew Kuebler, history education; Jenna Lee*, business administration; Joseph Mathern, BS, radiologic technology; Matthew McManus, BS, biology; Jeremy Newman, health and fitness administration, physical education; Matthew Nygard, accounting, business administration; Giuliana Varriano*, BSN, nursing; Fessenden: Kirby Houchin, accounting, financial planning and wealth management; Amanda Skiftun**, BS, biology; Gackle: Kalen Heller, religion/philosophy; Granville: Mitchell Cowell, criminal justice; Grenora: Lana Ross**, music education; Harvey: Kristin Demory***, accounting, business administration; Katrina Leier**, elementary education; Hillsboro: Elizabeth Asheim***, communication, Spanish; Brenna Lee, BSN, nursing; Matthew Leidholm***, computer science; Horace: Alicia Albrecht, music education;
Jamestown: Laura Bond**, BSN, nursing; Katlin Braunberger*, business administration; Brock Burkett, business administration; Janelle Dahl, BSN, nursing; Daphne Drewello, accounting; Brenda Jensen, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Rachel Hager***, elementary education; Katie Kachel, business administration, financial planning and wealth management; Megan Lawrence, accounting; Donald Martin, business administration; Cynthia McGuire, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Kelly Morgan***, elementary education; Holly Newton*, communication; Kelsey Parton, fine arts (theatre), history/political science; Lief Rasmussen, business administration; Justin Samson, business administration, health and fitness administration; Clay Schauer, fine arts; Patricia Schlenker, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Scott Schmiedeberg, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Ramie Simmons, BSN, nursing; Brianna Taylor, BSN, nursing; Justin Vetsch, business administration; Courtney Wright, religion/philosophy;
Juanita: Whitney Stangeland, accounting, business administration; Kensal: Ross Florhaug, business administration, financial planning and wealth management; Kulm: Sara Taszarek, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Lakota: Christan Koppy, elementary education; Nicole Nelson**, English education; LaMoure: Danielle Potts, criminal justice; Larimore: Ryan Opdahl, business administration; Kelli Tvedt**, criminal justice; Lisbon: Debbie Froemke, BS, clinical laboratory science; Litchville: Denise Fick*, BSN, nursing; Mandan: Beth Haff***, business administration; Mapleton: Shelby Vigen, BSN, nursing; Marion: Melinda Smith, business administration; Milnor: Nathan Hoots**, physical education; Larissa Popp**, BSN, nursing; Mott: Carole Woiwode, English, history/political science; New Rockford: Heather Klocke, music education; New Salem: Courtney Doll***, history; Travis Werchau, criminal justice; Roseglen: Melanie Haugen, BSN, nursing; Strasburg: Christina Nieuwsma, BSN, nursing; Sykeston: Jay Tweed***, accounting, business administration; Valley City: Dallas Dockter, MEd, curriculum and instruction; Wahpeton: Anthony Keaveny, mathematics education; West Fargo: DeAnn Brunner, business administration, communication; Alison Edwards***, BS, biology; Williston: Micah Birch, business administration; Serena Christianson***, business administration, communication; Kayla Fee, health and fitness administration; Katelyn Schauer***, business administration, communication; Wimbledon: Kimberly Harr, BSN, nursing.
Arizona
Glendale: Teela Nelson, business administration; Mesa: Jason Scala, business administration; Phoenix: Paul Piña Jr., health and fitness administration.
California
Oakdale: Jillian Kolodziej, BSN, nursing; Penryn: Jessi Westlake, BSN, nursing.
Colorado
Aurora: Tracy Rockhold*, BSN, nursing; Monument: Allison Muhs***, elementary education; Paonia: Richard Smith, physical education; Westminster: Katherine Coover, BSN, nursing.
Idaho
Nampa: Fernando Pedraza, criminal justice.
Kansas
Overland Park: Alexandra Woodruff**, history/political science; Topeka: Kissom Moss, business administration.
Minnesota
Aitkin: Sean Gandy*, history education; Andover: Michael Heinzmann, computer science; Jamie Parrish, BSN, nursing; Dennis Picotte, business administration; Annandale: Haley Ogden, history, Spanish; Apple Valley: David Logelin, English; Battle Lake: Tynan Nelson, communication, religion/philosophy; Becker: Bayley Bodien, BSN, nursing; Maria Piccolo, BSN, nursing; Blomkest: Carrie Dragt**, BSN, nursing; Boyd: Deidre Thompson*, BSN, nursing; Crookston: Dustin Schafer, criminal justice; Jennifer Unke, music education; East Gull Lake: Kelley Kavanaugh, communication; Fergus Falls: Daniel Sunde, health and fitness administration, physical education; Ghent: Whitney Rassier***, BSN, nursing; Grand Rapids: William Heinzen***, accounting, English; Hampton: Nathan Peine*, accounting, financial planning and wealth management; Henning: Darcy Maland, BSN, nursing; Litchfield: Hans Hoeg, business administration; Minneapolis: Holly Kurth, business administration; Angela Veches, communication; Moorhead: Samantha Herman, BSN, nursing; Mora: Clint McGovern, health and fitness administration; New London: Steven Halvorson, business administration, health and fitness administration; Pillager: Cole Eklund, communication, history; Prior Lake: William Bauman, physical education; Rogers: Luke Hanson, business administration; Saint Michael: Brandon Boese***, mathematics; Ryan Dutton*, BS, biology; Saint Paul: David Kusterman, fine arts (theatre); Sartell: Tyler Rosin***, business administration, management information science; Sauk Rapids: Aimee Allen***, BS, biology; Shakopee: Levi Taylor, health and fitness administration; Staples: Travis Warner, elementary education; Watertown: Brittney Varnell, BSN, nursing; Willmar: Jacob Beckman, BSN, nursing; Windom: Sharayah Evers, history education.
Montana
Florence: Ellen Bauer*, history; Forsyth: William Oren*, communication; Helena: Alyssa Bossler***, BSN, nursing; Kalispell: Brittney Nelson**, business administration.
Nevada
Las Vegas: Bryan Renfrow, physical education.
Oregon
Powers: Portia Brewer, criminal justice; Stayton: Joseph Michel, criminal justice.
South Dakota
Britton: Heidi Kadoun, information technology; Herreid: Peren Knoepfle, history/political science; Java: Mardee Schaffer, BSN, nursing; Lead: Calli Adams, BSN, nursing; Amanda Rantapaa, elementary education, physical education; Lemmon: Jordan Kvale, business administration; Milbank: Jessica Page, BSN, nursing; Mission: Lucy Peterson, criminal justice, history/political science; Mitchell: John Fouberg**, history/political science, Spanish; Renner: Christopher Brandt**, music education, music performance; Sioux Falls: Jonathan Lagge, health and fitness administration; Watertown: Emily Woodruff*, BSN, nursing.
Texas
Wylie: Rheannon Bullock*, accounting.
Washington
Camas: Justin Schuele, criminal justice; Stephan Shoemaker, BS, biology; Coulee Dam: John McNeil II, history/political science; Federal Way: Erik Church, business administration; Maple Valley: Morgan Frederick, criminal justice; Kelsey Moore, BSN, nursing; Renton: Courtney Wong, criminal justice; Seattle: Kyle Montgomery, accounting, management information science; West Seattle: David Sauter, physical education.
Wyoming
Douglas: Christina Varland, health and fitness administration; Gillette: Sarah Moore**, communication, psychology; Green River: Lyndon Schmidt, business administration, communication.
Australia
Melbourne: Katie O’Neill, accounting, business administration.
Canada
British Columbia
Nanaimo: Donny MacQuarrie, health and fitness administration.
Manitoba
Brandon: Lauren Cottom**, BS, biology.
Quebec
Saint-Eustache: Audrey Desmarteaux-Houle**, communication, French, history.
Saskatchewan
Colonsay: Lauren Wieler, BSN, nursing; Tisdale: Tara Peet, biology education.
5/20/2010 - Collegian is best college newspaper
Jamestown College’s Collegian newspaper was again named the best newspaper at the North Dakota Professional Communicators’ College Contest held recently.
The Collegian and editor-in-chief Cole Eklund won first place in the "Publication Regularly Edited by Entrant" category, making it the best newspaper among colleges in North Dakota and Western Minnesota for the second consecutive year.
Other first place winners from the Jamestown College Student Media Center were Tricia McCann for news reporting and editorial; Richard Schmit for feature story and single feature photo; Corissa Zimmer for personality profile; and Bill Heinzen for review.
Second place winners were April Baumgarten for editorial, personality profile and personal column; McCann for feature story; Jordan Shive for single news photo; and Schmit for single sports photo.
Third place winners were Rhonni LaCroix for feature story and Caitlin Avey for single feature photo and single sports photo. Katie Schauer received an Honorable Mention in the “Personality Profile” category.
5/15/2010 - Honors Convocation recognizes excellence
Jamestown College recognized outstanding students, staff and faculty at its annual Honors Convocation held April 22.
Dennis Gash, associate professor and chair of the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics, was named Professor of the Year. Gash has taught at Jamestown College since 1993 and is Dean of the Roland E. Meidinger Center for Excellence in Business.
Vicky Frigen was named Staff Person of the Year. Frigen is an administrative assistant for the Jamestown College Department of Nursing, Learning and Academic Advising Center and Career Services. She has been employed at Jamestown College since 2002.
Student awards are as follows:
President’s Key Award (presented to the highest ranking students in the senior class who have spent all four years at Jamestown College): Matthew Leidholm, Hillsboro.
Freshman Wilson Scholarship recipients: Stephanie Erlandson, Breckenridge, Minn.; Kelsey Eckart, Harvey; Haley Johnson, Jamestown; Jeffrey Prentice, Bloomington, Minn.
CPA Society Foundation Award and R.D. Koppenhaver Scholarship: Jay Tweed, Sykeston.
Harris and Arlyce Widmer Exam Scholarship: Kristin Demory, Harvey.
Art Department Outstanding Student Award: Kristi Skinner, Jamestown.
Senior Biology Achievement Award: Amanda Skiftun, Fessenden.
Freshman Biology Achievement Award: Haley Johnson, Jamestown; David Londe, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Kiwanis Business Administration Achievement Awards: Eric Haas, Jamestown; Todd Nagel, Strasburg.
William J. Klaudt Award (for outstanding overall performance in the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics): Kristin Demory, Harvey; Jay Tweed, Sykeston.
General Chemistry Award: Haley Johnson, Jamestown; Joelle Reiser, Washburn.
Jerry Knoblich Organic Chemistry Award: Ryan Nygard, Fargo.
Communication Achievement Award: Sarah Moore, Gillette, Wyo.; Chelsey Velure, Kathryn; Kassandra Lura, Carrington.
Chesterman Communication Scholarship: Vrhonnica LaCroix, Montesano, Wash.
Computer Science and Technology Department Computing Service Award: Matthew Leidholm, Hillsboro.
Outstanding Information Technology Graduate Award: Heidi Kadoun, Britton, S.D.
Outstanding Management Information Science Graduate Award: Tyler Rosin, Sartell, Minn.
Outstanding Computer Science Graduate Award: Matthew Leidholm, Washburn, N.D.
Teacher Education Achievement Award: Rachel Hager, Jamestown; Allison Muhs, Monument, Colo.; David Sauter, Seattle, Wash.
Clyde R. Travis Award (for a junior showing great promise in teacher education): Devin Silbernagel, Perham, Minn.
North Dakota Association of Teacher Education Outstanding Student Teacher Award: Michael Sandness, LaMoure.
Gayle Harben Schuler Scholarship in Education: JoLynn Dewald, Gackle.
Carolgene Wolf Scholarship in Education: Elizabeth Bellefy, Grand Rapids, Minn.
William “Bill” Laskowski Scholarship in English: Anthony McIntyre, Jamestown.
History and Political Science Achievement Award: Daniel Nies, Ashley.
Political Science Merit Award: Brandon Boese, St. Michael, Minn.
Kiwanis Freshman Mathematics Award: Joelle Reiser, Washburn.
Harry Mason Award in Mathematics: Brandon Boese, St. Michael, Minn.
Music Department Student Achievement Award: Lana Ross, Grenora.
Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize: Sephra Pfaff, LaMoure; Matthew Leidholm, Hillsboro.
Faculty Recognition Award in Nursing: Whitney Rassier, Ghent, Minn.; Mardee Schaffer, Java, S.D.
Distinguished Achievement Award in Nursing: Alyssa Bossler, Helena, Mont.
Ruth Strutz Adult Learning Award in Nursing: Janelle Dahl, Jamestown.
Hazel B. Berve Scholarship in Nursing: John Brewer, Belgrade, Mont.
Psychology Department Outstanding Senior Achievement Award: Krystyl McManus, Almont.
Psychology Department Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award: John Peabody, Beulah.
Religion-Philosophy Department Prize: Brandon Boese, St. Michael, Minn.
Jimmie Zanni Award in Theatre: Rachel Braff, Grand Rapids, Minn.
Representative Jimmies (seniors chosen by their classmates):
Cody Roland, Crosby; Amanda Skiftun, Fessenden; Matthew Leidholm, Hillsboro; Alison Edwards, West Fargo; Alexandra Woodruff, Overland Park, Kan.; Bayley Bodien, Becker, Minn.; William Heinzen, Grand Rapids, Minn.; Nathan Peine, Hampton, Minn.; Brandon Boese, St. Michael, Minn.; Alyssa Bossler, Helena, Mont.
Kennedy S. Wanner Memorial Trophy (awarded to students based on their scholastic record, participation in intercollegiate athletics, and high ideals): John Peabody, Beulah; Jay Tweed, Sykeston; Giuliana Varriano, Fargo.
Special Olympics Scholarship (awarded to a student who is a certified chaperone or coach for Special Olympics): Rachel Hager, Jamestown.
Carl C. Raugust Award: Aimee Allen, Sauk Rapids, Minn.
Chapter K PEO Awards: Tricia McCann, Verona; Holly Bloms, Berthold.
Chapter AB PEO Awards: Mariah Aziz, Rebecca Hager, Haley Johnson, all Jamestown.
Chapter AS PEO Award: Kaylene Hill, Jamestown.
Student Media Center Awards: Nathan Peine, Hampton, Minn.; Tricia McCann, Verona; Matthew Nies, Ashley.
The College Fellow is awarded to a limited number of outstanding junior or senior students selected each year by the faculty. A fellow may tutor or teach under the direction of the department chair, and holds rank just below that of the college instructor.
College Fellows in Accounting: Kallie Merrill, Buffalo, Mont.; Jay Tweed, Sykeston.
College Fellow in Biochemistry: Jennifer Nelson, Donnybrook.
College Fellows in Biology: Aimee Allen, Sauk Rapids, Minn.; Lauren Cottom, Brandon, Manitoba; Amanda Skiftun, Fessenden.
College Fellows in Business Administration: Holly Bloms, Berthold; Serena Christianson, Williston; Nathan Peine, Hampton, Minn.; Kristin Demory, Harvey.
College Fellows in Communication: Richard Schmit, Oakes; Katelyn Schauer, Williston.
College Fellows in Computer Science: Megan Sirois, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Timothy Ault, Jamestown.
College Fellow in Criminal Justice: Kelli Tvedt, Larimore.
College Fellows in Elementary Education: Ashleigh Anderson, Gillette, Wyo.; Samantha Myhre, Sheyenne; Kendra Zak, Thompson.
College Fellows in English: Tricia McCann, Verona; Nicole Nelson, Lakota.
College Fellow in Fine Arts: Kristi Skinner, Jamestown.
College Fellows in French: Audrey Desmarteaux-Houle, St. Eustache, Quebec; Melissa Hansen, Wasilla, Alaska.
College Fellow in German: Anthony Roth, Jamestown.
College Fellows in Health and Fitness Administration: Shannon Fee, Williston; Brandon Roehrich, Stanley.
College Fellows in History: Alyson Leas, Rock Lake; Daniel Nies, Ashley.
College Fellow in History/Political Science: Dilar Dirik, Offenbach, Germany.
College Fellows in Information Technology: Jaci Depuydt, Saco, Mont.; Megan Vote, Cando.
College Fellows in Liberal Arts Business Studies: Nicole Deede, Harvey; William Dean, Bismarck.
College Fellows in Management Information Science: Mallory Johannes, Sartell, Minn.; Ryan Hunt, Laurel, Mont.
College Fellows in Mathematics: Brandon Boese, St. Michael, Minn.; Allison Didychuk, Brandon, Manitoba.
College Fellows in Music: Kelsey Heitmann, Harvey; Rachel Douts, Powers Lake.
College Fellows in Nursing: Laura Bond, Jamestown; Alyssa Bossler, Helena, Mont.; Carrie Dragt, Blomkest, Minn.; Denise Fick, Litchville; Larissa Popp, Milnor; Rebecca Price, Great Falls, Mont.; Deidre Thompson, Boyd, Minn.; Hilary VandenBosch, Jerome, Idaho; Emily Woodruff, Watertown, S.D.
College Fellows in Physical Education: Nathan Hoots, Wyndmere; Layne Fluhrer, Stanley.
College Fellows in Psychology: Tori Eichelberger, Harrison, Mont.; AnnaLiesa Fauth, Glasgow, Mont.
College Fellows in Spanish: Katie Conlon, Jamestown; John Fouberg, Mitchell, S.D.
New inductees into honor societies:
Alpha Chi (National College Honor Scholarship Society): Ashleigh Anderson, Holly Bloms, Katie Conlon, Daniel Craig, David Craig, Allison Didychuk, Dilar Dirik, Jodi Eichele, Kelsey Heitmann, Mallory Johannes, Alyson Leas, Margaret McLean, Kelly Morgan, Ryan Nygard, Kelsey Rasmuson, Tyler Rosin.
Alpha Mu Gamma (National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society): Rachel Braff, Katie Conlon, Kodee Cloninger, John Fouberg, Amanda Hagen, Katie Kachel, Caroline Ortman, Nicole Preiss.
Lambda Pi Eta (National Collegiate Communication Honor Society): Steven Barthel, Jonathan Berntson, Chris Combo, Katie Conlon, Christa Cook, Cole Eklund, Jacie Fagro, Lisa Graalum, Kelly Grugel, Vrhonnica LaCroix, Kassandra Lura, Holly Newton, Stephanie Olson, William Oren, Nicole Preiss, Richard Schmit, Angela Veches, Chelsey Velure.
Pi Lambda Theta (International Honor Society in Education): Alyson Leas, Katrina Leier, Allison Muhs, Nicole Nelson, Sephra Pfaff.
Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society): Margaret McLean, Tori Eichelberger.
Sigma Theta Tau International (Nursing Honor Society): Laura Bond, Alyssa Bossler, Carrie Dragt, Denise Fick, Darcy Maland, Jessica Page, Larissa Popp, Whitney Rassier, Tracy Rockhold, Deidre Thompson, Giuliana Varriano, Lauren Wieler, Emily Woodruff.
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities: Aimee Allen, Ashleigh Anderson, Elizabeth Asheim, Amber Beggs, Emmylyn Bentley, Holly Bloms, Bayley Bodien, Brandon Boese, Alyssa Bossler, Christopher Brandt, Serena Christianson, William Dean, Kristin Demory, Audrey Desmarteaux-Houle, Courtney Doll, Alison Edwards, Rachel Hager, William Heinzen, Nathan Hoots, Michael Kesler, Kendra Leidholm, Matthew Leidholm, Kirsti Lukens, Tricia McCann, Kallie Merrill, Kelly Morgan, Amanda Rantapaa, Lana Ross, Michael Sandness, Anna Schimmelpfennig, Megan Sirois, Kristi Skinner, Hilary VandenBosch, Carole Woiwode, Alexandra Woodruff.
5/11/2010 - Students participate in 'Out-reach to Teach'
Three Jamestown College education students recently traveled to Mapleton, N.D., to take part in “Out-Reach to Teach,” an initiative of the Student North Dakota Education Association (SNDEA). Elizabeth Bellefy, Grand Rapids, Minn.; Devin Silbernagel, Perham, Minn.; and Bryan Edens, Brighton, Colo., joined other education students from across North Dakota to work on construction and maintenance projects at Mapleton School.
“In the fall of 2008, SNDEA decided to start the ‘Out-reach to Teach’ program to give a local school help in their time of need,” Edens says. “Due to flooding last spring, the project got put on hold, but the goal never died and people showed up to help out this year. The goal of the program is to give students and teachers a reason to be proud of their schools and communities.”
Projects at Mapleton School included updating the teachers’ lounge restroom, painting an office, painting and staining furniture, and building shelves.
“It was amazing to see so much getting done at one time, “Edens says. “People were just working to help a neighbor out.”
SNDEA, an affiliate of the North Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association, is a pre-professional organization for students majoring in teacher education.
5/9/2010 - Hansens to receive Honorary Degrees
Jamestown College will award the honorary degree Doctor of Humanities to Gordon and Charlotte Hansen of Jamestown during the Commencement ceremony on May 8.
As strong and dedicated supporters of Jamestown College, Gordon and Charlotte (Helgeson) Hansen have provided leadership to the College as Trustees for 41 years. They have been instrumental in the growth of Jamestown College in many ways, providing the lead gift to renovate the Memorial Gymnasium (now known as the Hansen Center) in 1993.
Charlotte Hansen has been a member of the Jamestown College Board of Trustees since 1980 and will be named a Trustee Emerita at the Commencement ceremony. A 1944 graduate of the University of Minnesota, she was the Vice President and Food and Travel Editor of the Jamestown Sun, a hematologist at Hanford Engineering Works and an instructor of microbiology and laboratory biology at Jamestown College. She is a member of Zonta, AAUW, and Jamestown Chamber of Commerce. She has received many awards including the Outstanding Citizen Award of Jamestown, the ND Outstanding Woman in Community Service Award, Jamestown College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee and the ND Mother of the Year. She was the first woman president of the Jamestown Rotary and the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce.
Gordon Hansen, the only remaining Jamestown College Overseer, served on the College’s Board from 1969-1980 and has been designated a trustee emeritus. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from George Washington University. He has been active in the Jamestown Masonic Lodge, the El Zagals, and United Way. The Hansens owned and operated the Jamestown Sun for 44 years. One of Gordon Hansen’s most recent gifts to Jamestown College was his efforts in scrapbooking all of Jamestown College’s appearances in the Jamestown Sun since the Sun’s inception. These are available in the College Archives.
5/9/2010 - Jamestown College to award first master's degrees
Jamestown College will award the first master’s degrees in the school’s 127-year history during the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8 at the Jamestown Civic Center.
Six graduates will receive master’s degrees in education – curriculum and instruction.
“We are very proud to once again make history at Jamestown College by granting our very first master’s degrees,” says Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal. “We look forward to continuing to expand our degree offerings to meet the needs of both graduate and undergraduate students.”
Those receiving master’s degrees are Brenda Jensen, Cynthia McGuire, Patricia Schlenker and Scott Schmiedeberg, all Jamestown; Sara Taszarek, Kulm; and Dallas Dockter, Valley City. All are teachers at area schools and began the master’s degree program in the spring of 2008, taking classes one evening per week and completing a thesis or final project.
Another cohort of students will begin the program in the fall.
5/9/2010 - Baccalaureate, Commencement May 8
North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven will deliver the Commencement address to 171 graduating seniors during Jamestown College’s 104th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8 at the Jamestown Civic Center. Baccalaureate is at 10:30 a.m. Commencement is at 2:30 p.m.
Gov. Hoeven will be presented with the honorary degree, Doctor of Laws. Gordon and Charlotte Hansen of Jamestown, both longtime trustees of Jamestown College, will receive honorary degrees, Doctor of Humanities. Charlotte Hansen will also receive Trustee Emerita status.
Dean Emerita status will be presented to Carol Schmeichel, former Dean of Student Affairs. Faculty Emeriti status will be presented to James Dick (Business) and Lou Mayer (Nursing).
Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are Bruce Berg, Jamestown, Class of 1958; Rodney Melgard, Pinole, Calif., Class of 1957; and Seattle Sutton, Marseilles, Ill., Class of 1954.
Speakers representing the graduating class are Cody Roland, a business administration graduate from Crosby, N.D., and Alexandra Woodruff, a history/political science graduate from Overland Park, Kan. Dr. Brian Lang, associate professor of religion-philosophy, is the Baccalaureate speaker.
The senior class motto is from “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch: “It’s not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the dreams will come to you.”
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
5/8/2010 - Berg, Melgard, Sutton to join Alumni Hall of Fame
The Jamestown College Alumni Association announces three individuals have been selected for induction into the Jamestown College Alumni Hall of Fame for 2010.
Bruce Berg, Jamestown; Rodney Melgard, Pinole, Calif.; and Seattle Sutton, Marseilles, Ill., will be recognized at a dinner in their honor on Friday, May 7, and during the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8.
Berg, a 1958 graduate of Jamestown College, began his teaching career in Rugby, N.D., before coming in 1964 to Jamestown High School, where he taught speech and English until retiring in 1995. As an active advocate for the arts in Jamestown, Berg is a co-founder of the Jamestown Performing Arts. He has also collaborated with the Jamestown Arts Center for the “An Evening With” series and the “Last Annual Comedy Review.” Berg has authored four books, “Common Ground,” “Writer’s Block,” “Hear it Now and Then,” and “Pull Up a Chair.” He has also written more than 1,000 commentaries for North Dakota Public Radio. Berg served as co-chair for the City of Jamestown’s 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2008.
Rodney Melgard, class of 1957, is general manager of Eberline Analytical Corporation’s laboratory in Richmond, Calif. With 50 years of experience in radiochemical and physical sample analysis and laboratory management, his responsibilities have included fission product and actinide element research involving the isolation and quantification of more than 200 nuclides, instrumental analysis, and development of radiometric data processing techniques. He has served as project manager on many large contracts and multi-year, classified research programs for the Department of Defense and the Atomic Energy Commission.
Seattle (Remboldt) Sutton, R.N., B.S.N., class of 1954, is founder and president of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, a family-owned, Illinois-based healthy meal replacement company. With just $1,000 and three employees, Sutton founded the company in 1985 to help improve people’s eating habits and has continued her original mission to this day. Upon graduating from Jamestown College, Sutton married her husband, H. Kelly, who became the town’s physician in Marseilles, Ill., where they raised five children and continue to reside today. Sutton’s idea to start SSHE was borne from her work with patients in her husband’s medical practice. The company has grown to include 229 distributors and a nationwide home delivery program.
The Jamestown College Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their alma mater and humanity. Admission to this Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented by the Jamestown College Alumni Association.
5/7/2010 - Dine and Bid raises $57,000 for scholarships
The 24th annual Jamestown College Dine and Bid Dinner and Benefit Auction raised more than $57,000 for student scholarships as guests enjoyed an evening “Under the Big Top.” The circus-themed event was held April 17 at the Larson Center.
Funds were raised through ticket sales, raffles, and by auctioning items donated by businesses, alumni and friends of the College.
Erin Romans, Associate Director of Alumni Relations at Jamestown College, said the event was a true success.
“The community supports the College tremendously, and without its generous support, Dine and Bid would not be such a huge part of our fundraising efforts as it is every year,” she said. “We are grateful to everyone who attended and donated items for this amazing evening.”
To date, the Dine and Bid Auctions have raised more than $1 million to support student scholarships at Jamestown College.
4/25/2010 - Professor, Staff Person of the Year recognized
Jamestown College students, staff and faculty recognized Dennis Gash as Professor of the Year and Vicky Frigen as Staff Person of the Year at the Honors Convocation held recently.
Gash is associate professor and chair of the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics. He has taught at Jamestown College since 1993 and is Dean of the Roland E. Meidinger Center for Excellence in Business. He is the Director of Mentoring Programs, a Site Visit Team Chair, and a past member of the Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. He holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
Frigen is an administrative assistant for the Jamestown College Department of Nursing, Learning and Academic Advising Center and Career Services. She has been employed at Jamestown College since 2002 and is a 1995 graduate of Valley City State University. She has more than 35 years of experience working in various administrative offices, including Goodrich. She is a past member of the Board of Directors for Ag Country Farm Credit Services.
The Professor of the Year award was initiated in 1970 by the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Consideration is given to the faculty member’s ability to promote spirited scholarship through intellectual creativity, ability to instill in students the love of learning, and the unusual contribution of personal effort for students and to the College.
A faculty committee receives nominations and selects the recipient of the Staff Person of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding service by a member of the Jamestown College staff.
4/22/2010 - Students conducting trial recycling pickup
When tasked with finding a service project that would utilize their leadership and organizational skills, the Jamestown College sophomore Character in Leadership class looked to an issue often discussed in the city of Jamestown: curbside recycling pickup.
The class of 29 is conducting a four-week trial of picking up recyclables at more than 100 homes in four sections of the city with the goal of promoting awareness of recycling in the community.
“All the (participating residents) are super excited,” says student Taylor Christianson of Cavalier, N.D. “They genuinely wanted to be a part of it.”
The class received a $2,500 grant from the Jamestown Community Foundation and used the funds to purchase recycling bins and for promotion of the project. The students sort the recyclables and bring them to the local recycling center.
The students plan to present the results of the project, as well as the results of a recycling survey, to the City Council.
The Character in Leadership Program allows Jamestown College and the greater community to work together to shape a new generation of ethical leaders. Students in the program attend retreats and conferences, take beginning and advanced courses in leadership, work on community service projects and develop a life action plan of ethical leadership. Community leaders participate by making classroom and seminar presentations, guiding service projects, volunteering as mentors or serving on an advisory board.
4/10/2010 - Student receives scholarship to attend conference
Jamestown College student Megan Olson has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Jamestown chapter of AAUW to attend the 25th Anniversary National Conference of College Women Student Leaders in June in College Park, Md.
Olson, a sophomore from Sebeka, Minn., is pursuing a major in history-political science with minors in leadership and philosophy. She became interested in attending the conference after hearing Jamestown College senior Alexandra Woodruff speak about last year’s conference.
“There are so many amazing women and opportunities to learn a lot,” Olson says.
The conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and the 2010 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. Each year, the conference focuses on important and contemporary leadership issues for women, providing them with the inspiration and skills they need to succeed.
“As a member of the local branch of AAUW, I am very happy that there are students interested in attending this national leadership conference,” says Patsy Klose. “It is a wonderful opportunity for young women.”
Olson is active in the Jamestown College Character in Leadership program, both as a student and as a planning committee member. She is also a resident assistant in Kroeze Hall and is involved in establishing a Pre-Law Club at Jamestown College.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
3/24/2010 - Alumnus Ken Hall speaks about entrepreneurship
Jamestown College graduate Ken Hall told current students entrepreneurship means believing in your idea, knowing the basics of business, embracing technology, and being flexible and resilient.
“By nature, if you’re going to be an entrepreneur, you’re going to assume some risk, but it’s a calculated risk,” he said. “You can prepare up to a point, but you can’t foresee the future. That’s part of the fun of it.”
Hall’s presentation was part of the Jamestown College Backpack to Briefcase Conference on March 23. Organized by the Journey to Success “Look Forward” Committee, the conference provided students with an opportunity to learn about making the transition from college to the professional world.
“Ken Hall’s speech is a way for students to understand the transition from academic to work environment within a real-life context,” said Jamestown College senior Bill Heinzen. “Alumni speakers are especially valuable because they can directly relate their Jamestown College experiences to their working life experiences.”
Hall graduated from Jamestown College in 1991, earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and practiced at a national law firm until 2003 when he co-founded P.B. Loco.
The company manufactured and sold gourmet flavored peanut butters, operated peanut butter-themed cafes, and reached more than 40 states through franchises, grocery stores, and gourmet shops. The products were also sold on the QVC television channel.
“You need to believe in your idea and have a passion for it,” he told the students. “You never stop being the No. 1 spokesperson for your company.”
During more than six years with the company, Hall served as co-CEO, headed up finances and strategic growth, managed the food production facility, and oversaw franchise sales and development. Hall has returned to practicing law, but he said he hopes to start another business in the future.
“Once you’ve started one business, you can start 10 more,” he told the students. “The first is the hardest.”
3/10/2010 - Wilson Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Sarah Didychuk, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; Jennifer Neva, Jamestown; and Anne Schmaltz, Rugby, N.D., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in February.
The Wilson Scholarship provides full tuition renewable for four years and was established in memory of the late Dr. John L. Wilson and his wife, Palma. Dr. Wilson served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1957 until his death in 1983. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate commendable academic and leadership skills.
“We are excited to have these students on our campus,” says Tena Lawrence, dean of enrollment management. “They are bright and determined, and they will thrive at Jamestown College.”
Didychuk is the daughter of Don and Stefanie Didychuk. At Vincent Massey High School, she is active in volleyball, basketball, Student Council, Jazz Band, and TADDD. She plans to major in mathematics at Jamestown College.
Neva is the daughter of Randy and Tracy Neva. At Jamestown High School, she is active in I-safe mentoring, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Bowl, Econ Bowl, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Close Up and Spanish Club. She is also a member of the state champion LifeSmarts team. She plans to major in biology at Jamestown College.
Schmaltz is the daughter of Blaine and Susan Schmaltz. At Rugby High School, she is active in choir, volleyball, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Student Council, FBLA and one-act play. She plans to major in elementary education and music education at Jamestown College.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
3/1/2010 - Melvin R. Arnold Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Matt Achter, Fargo; Alison Bruggeman, Moorhead, Minn.; and Joseph Poshepny, Viroqua, Wis., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in February. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years.
Recipients of the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship must major in either biochemistry or chemistry at Jamestown College, or minor in chemistry along with a major in biology, mathematics or a pre-professional science area.
Melvin R. Arnold, a 1938 graduate of Jamestown College, spent his career as an international consultant in catalysis and synthetic fuels. He expressed pride in all Jamestown College students and was a significant donor to the College, establishing an annual chemistry scholarship in 1982. Through his estate, the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship was established, with the first awards taking place during the 1997-98 academic year.
Achter is the son of Jon and Janna Achter. He plans to major in chemistry at Jamestown College. At South High School, he has been active in football, baseball, Legion Baseball, Latin Club, National Honor Society and DECA.
Bruggeman is the daughter of Kevin and Denise Bruggeman. She plans to major in pre-physical therapy at Jamestown College. At Moorhead High School, she has been active in orchestra, basketball, volleyball, golf, Junior Olympics volleyball and peer tutoring. She is a recipient of the Triple A Award.
Poshepny is the son of Craig and Cathryn Poshepny. He plans to major in pre-medicine at Jamestown College. At Viroqua High School, he has been active in basketball, football, track, golf, National Honor Society, orchestra, band, Honors Math Club and Reading Buddy program.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
1/28/2010 - Student's song advances to national competition
A song written by Jamestown College student Murika Bauer of Dickinson, N.D., has been selected as North Dakota’s entry in the 2010 John Lennon Scholarship competition.
Bauer’s song, “Anymore,” was chosen by the adjudication committee of the North Dakota Music Educators Association to go on to the national level.
“This song parallels with the game hide and seek with searching for God,” Bauer says. “It talks about listening for God and waiting for him to speak, but not being able to hear him because of all the distractions.”
Bauer is a sophomore elementary education major. She is active in choir, tutoring, Ignition, theatre and intramural athletics. She is the daughter of Dave and Lyndell Bauer.
This is the second consecutive year a Jamestown College student’s song has been selected as North Dakota’s entry. A song by Jamestown College student Jessica Johnson of Wannaska, Minn., was last year’s selection.
Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, the John Lennon Scholarship recognizes young songwriters ages 15 through 24 in any genre. Entries are solicited from a select group of schools and from the National Association for Music Education.
12/31/2009 - Jamestown College receives $75,000 grant
Jamestown College has received a $75,000 grant from F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., to expand the nursing department’s work in Chogoria, Kenya, and to expand student participation in future trips to Chogoria.
Nursing department faculty and senior nursing students traveled to Chogoria in 2007 and 2009. The delegations worked in the general hospital, the pediatric and maternity wards and traveled to outlying villages to care for patients with HIV/AIDS and malaria. The department will continue to send faculty and students to Chogoria each year.
“F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., has given us the resources to plan and begin a service program that has the potential to significantly impact the people of the Chogoria region,” says Dr. Jacqueline Mangnall, nursing department chair. “We come away from our life-changing experiences in Chogoria with a sense of gratitude but also with a deep sense of obligation to help those people whose lives we touch and who, in turn, touch us so profoundly. I am so excited and deeply grateful to F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., for recognizing our vision for Chogoria and for helping us make that vision a reality.”
Chogoria is a small village at the base of Mt. Kenya, about 140 miles northeast of Nairobi, and Chogoria Hospital is a 300-bed facility serving more than 500,000 people.
Besides supporting the nursing department’s work in Chogoria, grant funds will be used to prepare and send Jamestown College students from other academic departments to Chogoria beginning in the summer of 2011. Students will be involved in work such as tutoring students, helping to build and repair facilities, and distributing supplies.
“As part of the Jamestown Journey to Success, all students at Jamestown College are actively involved in service,” says Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “The F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., grant will help us to build on what our nursing students have already begun in Chogoria and will give students in other departments the wonderful experience of reaching out to and learning from our friends in Kenya.”
“We are so happy to be extending this grant to Jamestown College,” says Rev. Dr. Kathy Nelson, President of F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc. “The nursing program, and what it has done already in Chogoria, is very impressive. We are also excited that other departments will have an opportunity to explore this possible fit with their curriculum. These types of programs for today’s students are vital to preparing them for the global aspects of our changing 21st century world. It will be wonderful to see how this grant enables Jamestown’s progressive vision of education to expand and strengthen the way in which it educates our future leaders.”
The mission of F.I.S.H. (Funding Individual Spiritual Health) Foundation, Inc., is to touch people and groups whose particular needs could otherwise not be met without a grant; to make grants available for specific medical needs, useful educational programs, and spiritually enriching projects; and to be global in its work to change people’s lives. www.fishfoundationinc.org
12/22/2009 - Wilson Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Kristy Bosch, Wishek, N.D.; Raena Haatvedt, Grand Rapids, Minn.; and Carlotta Jo Rasmussen, Richville, Minn., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in November. Another Wilson Scholarship session will be held Feb. 15.
The Wilson Scholarship provides full tuition renewable for four years and was established in memory of the late Dr. John L. Wilson and his wife, Palma. Dr. Wilson served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1957 until his death in 1983. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate commendable academic and leadership skills.
“We are excited to have these students on our campus,” says Tena Lawrence, dean of enrollment management. “They are bright and determined, and they will thrive at Jamestown College.”
Bosch is the daughter of Mitch and Kim Bosch. At Wishek High School, she has been active in band, choir, volleyball, track, FBLA, yearbook, one-act plays, Science Olympiad and Acalympics. She plans to major in pre-medicine at Jamestown College.
Haatvedt is the daughter of Chad and Karen Haatvedt. She plans to major in English at Jamestown College. At Grand Rapids High School, she has been active in dance, band, a cappella choir, history club, theatre, and Key Club.
Rasmussen is the daughter of Dwight and Carlotta Rasmussen. At Battle Lake High School, she has been involved in theatre, speech, choir, band, track, basketball, swimming, diving and FFA. She plans to major in biochemistry at Jamestown College.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
11/30/2009 - Two selected to receive Arnold Scholarship
Jamestown College has awarded the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship to two high school seniors.
Brandy Schimelfenig, Harvey, N.D., and Kristi Thorwick, Maplewood, Minn., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in November. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years.
Recipients of the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship must major in either biochemistry or chemistry at Jamestown College, or minor in chemistry along with a major in biology, mathematics or a pre-professional science area.
Melvin R. Arnold, a 1938 graduate of Jamestown College, spent his career as an international consultant in catalysis and synthetic fuels. He expressed pride in all Jamestown College students and was a significant donor to the College, establishing an annual chemistry scholarship in 1982. Through his estate, the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship was established, with the first awards taking place during the 1997-98 academic year.
Schimelfenig is the daughter of Joey and Faye Schimelfenig. She plans to major in pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, or pre-medicine. At Fessenden-Bowdon High School, she has been involved in volleyball, track, FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Math Track Meet, Academic Challenge Team, annual staff and Gatekeepers. She has received the President’s Education Award.
Thorwick is the daughter of Dave and Toni Thorwick. She plans to major in biology. At Roseville Area High School, she has been active in band, jazz band, Equity team, math team, varsity soccer, Nordic skiing, lacrosse, track, and intramural volleyball.
8/26/2009 - Jamestown College again in U.S. News Top Tier
Jamestown College is again North Dakota’s only school ranked in the Top Tier by U.S. News and World Report in its “Best Colleges 2010” edition.
In rankings released Aug. 20, Jamestown College is among the top 47 baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College stands alone as the only North Dakota college or university to reach this distinctive “Top Tier” recognition. The announcement comes just as new students arrive on campus to begin their Jamestown College Journey to Success.
“It is a high honor to be ranked in the Top Tier of the U.S. News rankings,” says Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal. “We continue to be North Dakota’s one and only Top Tier college or university in any category of the rankings. I think that says a lot about the quality and academic reputation of Jamestown College.”
U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” is the most recognized and popular of all college rankings. The report evaluates colleges and universities annually by assessing criteria such as peer assessment, graduation rate, student/faculty ratios, class size, alumni giving, and student testing scores. Classifications are Baccalaureate Colleges, National Universities, Master’s Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges. Each classification consists of a top tier and two lower tiers.
In addition to being named to “2010 Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report, Jamestown College has recently been named a “Best in the Midwest” college once again by Princeton Review as well as a “Military Friendly School” by the publication G.I. Jobs.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship.
8/19/2009 - Jamestown College named to Military Friendly list
Jamestown College has been named to a nationwide list of military friendly schools by a veterans’ publication.
G.I. Jobs’ 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. This is the first year the magazine has compiled the list.
Jamestown College participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, part of the recently enacted Post-9/11 GI Bill. Any student who qualifies for the program may attend Jamestown College tuition-and-fees-free. About 15 to 20 students receive some form of veterans’ benefits each semester at Jamestown College.
“We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program as well as other veterans’ educational programs to show support for those who have served in the military and as a way to thank them for their service,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management at Jamestown College.
Criteria for making the Military Friendly Schools list includes efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations.
“This list is especially important now because the recently enacted Post-9/11 GI Bill has given veterans virtually unlimited financial means to go to school,” says Rich McCormack, G.I. Jobs publisher. “So schools are clamoring for them like never before. Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend.”
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. Jamestown College is the only top tier baccalaureate college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review.
8/9/2009 - Jamestown College named to 'Best in the Midwest'
Jamestown College has once again been ranked as a “Best in the Midwest” college by The Princeton Review in its annual review of colleges and universities. The New York City-based education services company selected the College as one of 158 institutions it recommends in its website feature “2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”
“We are pleased to be recognized by the Princeton Review as a ‘Best in the Midwest’ college,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management. “It brings national attention to the quality of our programs and the high level of student satisfaction. Because we educate our students differently through our Journey to Success approach, they are more prepared to enter the workforce or graduate school. This approach is key to the level of satisfaction we are experiencing from our students and their families.”
This is the seventh year of rankings by Princeton Review, and Jamestown College has made the list each year. The rankings are based on academic excellence within the region and the results of student surveys.
Detailed information about the Journey to Success or academic programs at Jamestown College can be found at www.jc.edu or by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-800-336-2554.
The colleges named “regional best(s)” represent only about 25 percent of the nation's 2,500 four-year colleges. The colleges The Princeton Review chose for this year’s “Best in the Midwest” designations are located in twelve states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Princeton Review survey for this project asks students to rate their own schools on several issues -- from the accessibility of their professors to quality of the campus food -- and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life.
Says Robert Franek, Princeton Review's V.P., Publishing, "We chose Jamestown College and the other schools we recommend as our regional best colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs. We also work to have our roster of regional best colleges feature a range of institutions by size, selectivity, character and locale. We choose the schools based on institutional data we collect from several hundred schools in each region, our visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of independent and high school-based college advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what each school’s customers – their students – report to us about their campus experiences at them on our 80-question student survey."
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. Jamestown College is the only top tier baccalaureate college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
