Roles change, new hire made in BSC's new College Relations Department Posted on 11/25/2011
In an effort to better represent and manage the rapid growth and communication needs of Bismarck State College, the former Marketing & Communications Department is now College Relations. Mary Friesz, former marketing director, was promoted to director of College Relations.
Marnie Piehl was hired as the public relations and communications manager, replacing long-time Communications Director Jordis Conrad who retired in June. Piehl most recently was the PR director at Odney, and has experience in higher education, healthcare and the software industry.
The rest of the College Relations staff are Patrick Bjork, website manager; Crystal Forester, graphic designer; and Vicki Voskuil, public information specialist.
The College Relations Department provides a strategic approach to the writing, design, public relations, marketing and advertising needs of Bismarck State College. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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