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BookTalk series to focus on Iran Nov 20 2009 12:00AM
Topics about Iran shape the BookTalk theme of "Strange Times, My Dear" for the 11th annual discussion series at Bismarck State College.
Led by local facilitators, the three BookTalk discussions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on selected Sundays begi
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| Abraham Lincoln is topic of humanities program Nov 20 2009 12:00AM
The Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Sunday, Dec. 6, with Abraham Lincoln's "footprint" in North Dakota at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Clay Jenkinson, BSC's distinguished scholar of the humanities, and B
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| Limited enrollment, tech programs have openings Nov 20 2009 12:00AM
These BSC limited enrollment, technical programs have openings for the spring semester, beginning Jan. 12.
Mechanical Maintenance Technology is a two-year program. Mechanical maintenance technicians install, repair and maintain industrial production an
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| Friend says UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating Nov 17 2009 8:53PM
A friend of UFC heavyweight champion
Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in
Alexandria, Minnesota, recovering from a bacterial infection.
Larry Novotny says Lesnar was released from a hospital in
Bismarck, N.D., on Tuesday
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| Friend: UFC's Lesnar home, recuperating Nov 17 2009 8:04PM
A friend of UFC champion Brock Lesnar
says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria as he
recovers from a bacterial infection in his intestinal track.
Larry Novotny tells KSAX-TV in Alexandria that Lesnar was
released from a hospit
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| Friend: UFC's Lesnar home, recuperating Nov 17 2009 8:04PM
A friend of UFC champion Brock Lesnar
says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria as he
recovers from a bacterial infection in his intestinal track.
Larry Novotny tells KSAX-TV in Alexandria that Lesnar was
released from a hospit
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BSC Security Cameras Nov 17 2009 7:01PM
So far they've only caught students pulling a fire alarm on one of the new cameras on campus.
And in a perfect world, school officials would keep it that way.
Reporter Amber Schatz shows why BSC is amping up its security measures.
(NAT OF MOUSE)
(Dave
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| Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Nov 16 2009 12:00AM
The Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Nov. 15 with the history and future of the Missouri River at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Clay Jenkinson, BSC's distinguished scholar of the humanities, and BSC Presid
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 16 2009 2:14AM
Northern Canola Growers Association director
Barry Coleman says the industry is looking for permanent federal
funds to pay for canola breeders and technicians. North Dakota
State University breeders say new varieties that might be
commercially availa
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| Bismarck State College adding campus police Nov 15 2009 5:17PM
Bismarck State College now has a campus
police department, including an armed officer and an unarmed guard.
The college's executive vice president, Dave Clark, calls it a
"heightened awareness of the need to be more vigilant" as
campuses tighten
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| Alumni award nominations due Dec. 7 Nov 10 2009 12:00AM
The BSC National Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2010 Alumni of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award. Since 1978, the alumni association has honored BJC and BSC graduates from all walks of life with the Alumni of Year Award, the college
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| BSC ChoirFest draws top singers Nov 10 2009 12:00AM
Talented vocalists from 11 area high schools will have a college-level music experience Nov. 20-21 during the Bismarck State College 15th annual ChoirFest.
After vocal workshops and rehearsals with guest conductor Dr. Rollo Dilworth, high school sing
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| Iron Professor session on writing set Nov. 18 Nov 10 2009 12:00AM
The first presentation in Bismarck State College's Iron Professor Competition will feature Derri Scarlett, an adjunct English instructor, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence auditorium, Room 304. The public is
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 9 2009 11:05AM
The North Dakota attorney general's office
is asking for help in solving a cold case.
Officials say 38-year-old Donna Michalenko of rural McLean
County disappeared 41 years ago, on Nov. 9, 1968. Her three
children are still looking for answers.
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Aquatics Center Nov 3 2009 7:22PM
Construction of the new aquatics center is sailing along... thanks to another big donation.
Bismarck Parks and Rec employees were taken aback by a huge showing of support by BSC employees.
They donated more than 83-thousand dollars toward fitness equip
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Illustrator/Author Visits MSU Nov 2 2009 7:18PM
It may be rare to find someone who is both a master of the written word and an accomplished artist, but one author in town today says wearing both hats is a great way to work.
North Dakotan-born author Jonathan Twingley recently published his first nov
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| Missouri River is topic of humanities program Oct 29 2009 12:00AM
The Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Nov. 15 with the history and future of the Missouri River at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Clay Jenkinson, BSC's distinguished scholar of the humanities, and BSC Presid
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| BSC comedy debates art and science Oct 29 2009 12:00AM
The mental sport of two great minds on the verge of two great ideas builds exquisite tension in the Bismarck State College Theatre fall play, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," Nov. 4-8.
Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Su
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Oct 28 2009 2:13AM
A Grand Forks lawmaker who chairs a
committee studying the state's personnel system wants to change how
North Dakota employees get raises. Currently the governor proposes
an overall raise amount, and State Representative Ken Svedjan
(SVEH'-jun) says
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 27 2009 4:13PM
Police say a dental specialist found dead in
his Fargo condominium had a significant head injury, and they are
focusing their investigation on a search for his Porsche.
The body of 49-year-old Philip Gattuso Jr., was found after a
neighbor calle
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| Bismarck police investigating teen's death Oct 27 2009 12:36PM
Police are investigating the death of a
Bismarck State College student.
Police say the 19-year-old was not breathing when he was found
in a northwest Bismarck apartment about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Others in the apartment tried to revive the te
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Lesnar Fight Off Oct 26 2009 7:02PM
UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is off the UFC 106 card. Lesnar was supposed to defend his title against Shane Carwin.
Lesnar has been unable to train due to illness for the last three and a half weeks.
UFC President Dana White made the announcem
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| Health fair set Oct. 27 in Union Oct 24 2009 12:00AM
BSC will host a "A Healthy BSC Community" health fair in the Student Union Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Employees, students, and community members are welcome to attend.
Activities include a lunch of turkey joes on whole wheat buns, fresh ve
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| 'Explore BSC' set for Nov. 3 Oct 22 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College will make room for up to 300 area high school students Tuesday, Nov. 3, during Explore BSC.
The showcase of career programs includes presentations and demonstrations by faculty, a free lunch and optional campus tours.
Activ
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| BSC bachelor's degree approved for Air Force members Oct 22 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College's bachelor of applied science (BAS) in energy management is now available for students of the Air Force Virtual Education Center.
BSC recently received approval from the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Pro
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| Hoeven: Entrepreneurs Will Fuel Our Future Oct 21 2009 12:00AM
Governor Kicks Off Statewide Day of Innovation
FARGO, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and a team of state and local business champions hosted the first Statewide Day of Innovation and Entrepreneurship today and kicked off the fourth annual Innovate ND
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| Campus Read continues with film version of book Oct 19 2009 12:00AM
Events associated with BSC's Campus Read continue with free public showings of "Persepolis" at 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Bismarck Grand Theatres. Tickets will be issued Oct. 27 from the theater box office on a first-come, first-served basis.
The anima
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Finding a New Job Oct 16 2009 1:54PM
Despite having the lowest unemployment rate across the country, some residents in the Bismarck-Mandan area are dealing with job loss.
About a hundred people were a career transition workshop at BSC yesterday.
Its designed to help people who ha
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| Hoeven Announces Statewide Day of Innovation Oct 14 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and a team of state and local business champions are hosting the first Statewide Day of Innovation and Entrepreneurship next Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The program features locally organized events in Bismarck, Minot, D
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| BSC hosts outreach event for military members Oct 13 2009 12:00AM
A half-day event about education and transition services for past, present and future military personnel is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence, fourth floor.
Visitors can talk from noon to 7 p
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| Writer/artist Jonathan Twingley visits Oct. 26 Oct 13 2009 12:00AM
Jonathan Twingley returns to his native Bismarck Monday, Oct. 26, to talk about his debut book and career as an illustrator in New York City.
He speaks about "The Badlands Saloon" at 7:30 p.m. in the National Energy Center of Excellence, Room 304 at
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Wrestling Returns Oct 12 2009 7:09PM
From sports to sports-entertainment...
Once upon a time, professional wrestling made regular stops in spots in the Peace Garden State...
and Northern Outlaw Wrestling is trying to bring it back.
For the third time this year,
they'll be back in Bismarck
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BSC Conversation Oct 10 2009 11:27PM
The Missouri River. Neil Armstrong and the moon.
They are all topics that will be covered in a series of conversations at BSC this school year.
What started as a simple experiment has turned into a hot ticket.
BSC president Larry Skogen joins sc
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| Bismarck State College officials explore opportunities in Ghana Oct 6 2009 12:00AM
Two Bismarck State College officials returned recently from Ghana, where they met with education, government, and industry leaders to explore how BSC can provide energy education in this stable, fast-developing African nation.
Larry C. Skogen, BSC pres
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| Local pianists present 'Monster Concert' Oct 2 2009 12:00AM
The Monster Piano Ensemble Concert is a "monster" only in the high number of flashing fingers on stage at one time.
Several pieces are arranged for five pianos in the area's 11th annual event set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Bismarck State Col
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| 'Conversations at BSC' series starts Oct. 11 Oct 2 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College introduces Conversations at BSC, an expanded community program anchored this year with the Distinguished Scholar of the Humanities Lecture Series.
Held on selected Sunday afternoons, the first of six conversations on topics of
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| Library's Roosevelt kiosk opening set Oct. 11 Oct 2 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College has a new way to learn about Theodore Roosevelt with a kiosk computer portal in the BSC Library. Grand opening and dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Center kiosk is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, immediately after the Conversa
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| Campus Read events begin Oct. 6 Oct 2 2009 12:00AM
The fall Campus Read is underway at Bismarck State College with students, faculty and staff reading "The Complete Persepolis," a graphic novel about a girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution.
Author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi intro
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| Aerospace expert speaks at BSC Friday Sep 29 2009 12:00AM
The Visiting Scientists Series presents aerospace expert Joseph Vacek in a program about unmanned aircraft and its research impact on North Dakota.
His presentation is Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of
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| Alumni featured in art exhibit Sep 25 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College presents a new event on campus with a display of art by BSC alumni. Opening reception for the artists takes place Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the library's Gannon Gallery. Refreshments will be served.
The alumni
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| Talent show Sunday features 22 acts Sep 25 2009 12:00AM
"Bismarck's Got Talent" has signed on 22 acts for its debut show Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Organized by BSC choral director John Weiss, the show has quite a range of talent, he says, and may be fu
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| Spring tour information meeting set Monday Sep 25 2009 12:00AM
An information meeting about the Bismarck State College arts and humanities tour to Athens Greece, Istanbul, Turkey, and the Dodecanese islands takes place at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, in Werner Hall 105.
Tour leader Michelle Lindblom, associate prof
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| Enrollment reaches a record 4,020 students Sep 22 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College's expectation that enrollment would not only break past records, but also go beyond 4,000, is confirmed by the official fourth week enrollment report indicating a record 4,020 students.
Compared with last year, the total enrollme
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| Speaker on suicide scheduled Sept. 28-29 Sep 17 2009 12:00AM
Two programs on suicide and depression in teens and young adults take place Sept. 28 and 29 at Bismarck State College.
Bev Cobain, experienced in three family suicides including the 1994 death of her cousin and Nirvana lead singer, Kurt Cobain, speak
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| BSC participates in worldwide theater event Sep 16 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College Theatre premieres "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later" with more than 120 presenters worldwide and linked to an Internet audience.
BSC joins the event at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in tandem with New York City's Lincoln Center and theater
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Bev Cobain Speaks on Suicide Sep 28 2009 7:01PM
It happens once every fifteen minutes...a person commits suicide.
It's a startling number Bev Cobain is working on changing.
Cobain is the cousin of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana who committed suicide in 1994.
In addit
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Bismark's Got Talent Sep 27 2009 11:35PM
An artistic fundraiser at Bismarck State College proves that Bismarck DOES have talent.
Here's the "Bismarck's Got Talent" show this afternoon... Around 22 acts signed up to perform...
And proceeds go toward a BSC Choir performance in New York at Carn
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 23 2009 11:05AM
More North Dakota colleges are reporting
record fall enrollments.
Dickinson State University is reporting 2,767 students in
classes, up 37 students from last year and a fall record for the
14th straight year.
Bismarck State College says it
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| DSU, BSC have record enrollments Sep 23 2009 9:41AM
More [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] colleges are reporting
record fall enrollments.
[[kxtopic:dickinson-state-university :t[Dickinson State University]:t]] is reporting 2,767 students in
classes, up 37 students from last year and a fa
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Century Golf Sep 14 2009 11:27PM
Century's golf team recently went up to Williston and returned with a WDA win....
and they snapped a streak in the process.
The Patriots kept coming in second in recent meets,
while Minot High kept coming in first.
In fact, the Majettes had won the pr
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Sep 6 2009 6:39AM
A Moorhead woman accused of blackmailing
a minister who paid her for nude dancing and sex has pleaded guilty
to a felony coercion charge. Under a plea agreement, Bunny Byington
would serve 90 days in jail and repay $7,000 to the Rev. Mark
Ostgarden o
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 5 2009 4:20PM
Students in the Grand Forks School
District won't see a live broadcast of President Barack's Obama's
speech on education.
Obama plans to speak directly to students at noon Tuesday about
working hard and staying in school. School districts are no
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| Bismarck State has small wind turbine Sep 5 2009 7:42AM
Bismarck State College and Montana-Dakota
Utilities are joining to teach students about the wind.
The two groups, with state Commerce Department help, have
installed a small wind turbine on the hill on which the BSC campus
sits in Bismarck.
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Wind Power Project Sep 4 2009 7:11PM
Bismarck State College partners with Montana Dakota Utilities on a wind power project.
This turbine has been installed on the B-S-C campus. It will serve as an educational tool.
Students at B-S-C will be able to learn about wind as
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| BSC and MDU partner on wind power project Sep 4 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (Montana-Dakota) are partnering on installation of a wind turbine for demonstration and educational purposes. The small turbine, recently installed at the southwest corner of the BSC campus, will p
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| BSC makes list of Military Friendly Schools Sep 2 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College was recently named to the 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as stud
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| BSC hosts Fulbright specialist from India Aug 31 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College will have a Fulbright Visiting Specialist on campus Sept. 6 to Oct. 15 to interact with students and community groups.
The six-week residency by historian and researcher Dr. Indu Anand of New Delhi, India, includes classroom te
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Aug 30 2009 4:20PM
Cass County authorities are looking for the
driver who fled in his or her car after striking a bicyclist near
Harwood.
The sheriff's department says 28-year-old Jennifer Walla of
Fargo was biking in a residential area about 9:30 p.m. Friday when
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| BSC students to play Carnegie Hall Aug 30 2009 12:50PM
Some choir students at Bismarck State
College are getting the chance to play Carnegie Hall in New York
City.
The BSC choral department received an invitation from a concert
production company to perform next March 19. Students are raising
money
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Energy Rally Aug 27 2009 7:23PM
What is the future of the energy Industry in North Dakota?
That is the question being asked at the Energy Citizens Rally in Bismarck.
The event is in response to the proposed Cap and Trade legislation going through congress.
Seventeen organi
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Energy Rally Aug 27 2009 7:08PM
What is the future of the energy Industry in North Dakota?
It's the question being asked at the Energy Citizens Rally in Bismarck.
The event is in response to the proposed Cap and Trade legislation going through congress.
Seventeen organiza
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1st Day of College Aug 25 2009 7:03PM
It's the first full day of classes at Bismarck's biggest colleges.
Donna fishbeck with Student Affairs of Bismarck State College... says enrollment is up 4 1/2 percent... with a record 39-hundred students enrolled so far.
School leaders say they are gr
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| Record enrollment projected for fall Aug 25 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College is projecting a record-setting enrollment this fall, based on numbers of students enrolled on the first day of classes, Tuesday, Aug. 25. That number is 3,944 students, compared with 3,772 on the first day last fall.
BSC's offic
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| BSC begins 71st academic year Aug 21 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College begins its 71st academic year with the start of day classes on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Evening classes begin Monday, Aug. 24.
The college expects to set another record in its enrollment this fall, said Donna Fishbeck, associate vice
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| BSC presents 'Arts Dakota' exhibit Aug 21 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College begins its exhibition season with "Arts Dakota," a mixed media show currently on display in the library's Gannon Gallery through Sept. 15.
Opening reception is Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library.
The jur
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| Community talent show set for Sept. 27 Aug 21 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College plunges into the local talent pool Sept. 27 with a new show called "Bismarck's Got Talent!"
Open auditions for the slimmed-down version of Simon Cowell's popular TV shows, are set for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
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| BSC to host new program and courses for adults 50 and better Aug 14 2009 12:00AM
Adults age 50 and better in the Bismarck-Mandan area can enjoy new opportunities for learning through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The institute is sponsored in North Dakota by the University of North Dakota, and Bismarck State College
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| BSC offers STEM scholarships in technology fields Jul 28 2009 12:00AM
BSC has scholarships from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for students planning to major in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This expanded scholarship grant from the NSF includes students in energy and industrial technologies, agr
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| Some allied health programs have openings for fall Jul 28 2009 12:00AM
BSC offers several allied health programs, with some remaining openings for the fall semester. These careers are in high demand in area hospitals and in health care facilities across the country. Programs with openings are Phlebotomy Technician and the
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| Part-time Career Fair set Sept. 15 at BSC Jul 28 2009 12:00AM
Bismarck State College and Job Service North Dakota will sponsor a Part-time Career Fair Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. for students and others seeking part-time employment.
Employers from the Bismarck-Mandan area will be located in the BSC Armor
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4-year degrees Jul 26 2009 11:06PM
In education news tonight, should 2-year colleges have the right to offer bachelor degrees?
In Michigan... 28 community colleges are
challenging four-year universities to do just that.
If they succeed, the state would join 14 others, including North
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| Community colleges lobby to offer 4year degrees Jul 26 2009 9:13AM
Michigan 28 community colleges are
challenging four-year universities for the right to offer
bachelor's degrees.
If they succeed, the state would join 14 others, including North
Dakota, that already allow such degrees.
The move is being op
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| Commerce presents nearly $200,000 to BSC for energy workforce programs Jul 8 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, ND (from ND Dept. of Commerce) - Commerce Commissioner Shane Goettle today (7-7-09) presented one check totaling $196,959 to Bismarck State College to support the school's efforts to train new workers for North Dakota's energy sector. The fund
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Jul 7 2009 7:07AM
A North Dakota advisory board financed by
money from a state lawsuit settlement against tobacco companies is
outlining its plans today to cut tobacco use in the state. The
proposal is likely to include suggestions for raising North
Dakota's tobacco t
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| BSC energy programs proving popular Jul 7 2009 5:57AM
The president of Bismarck State College
says about one-fourth of the school's 4,000 students are enrolled
in energy-related programs.
Larry Skogen says that's a good thing, with a lot of people in
the current energy work force getting ready to r
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| Energy secretary says bill emphasizes conservation Jul 2 2009 2:15AM
An energy bill in Congress is exploring
ways to limit carbon dioxide emissions and implement gradual
reductions over a number of years.
Federal Energy Secretary Steven Chu (CHOO) says the measure
first relies on energy conservation to achieve it
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| $100M Basin grant one of several federal coal projects... Jul 2 2009 2:15AM
Federal Energy Secretary Steven Chu (CHOO)
says a $100 (M) million dollar grant to Basin Electric Power
Cooperative is one of several agency initiatives to reduce carbon
dioxide pollution from coal.
Basin will use the money to test ways to cut d
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| University partnering with 2year schools Jun 23 2009 5:15AM
The University of North Dakota says
it's working on partnerships with two-year colleges in North Dakota
and Minnesota.
UND says it wants to develop what it calls a "hometown
university" in which students can earn degrees from UND while they
liv
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| University partnering with 2year schools Jun 23 2009 5:15AM
The University of North Dakota says
it's working on partnerships with two-year colleges in North Dakota
and Minnesota.
UND says it wants to develop what it calls a "hometown
university" in which students can earn degrees from UND while they
liv
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| Business Students Earn High Honors at International Career Development Conference Jun 22 2009 12:00AM
June 20, 2009
Bismarck, ND—Fourteen students in the University of Mary chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi (DELTA) garnered recognition in areas ranging from business ethic
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