Campus Happenings

18 Apr First-Term Advising Model Earns WSC Higher Education Award

Posted at 14:21h in Campus Happenings by cpallai

WILLISTON, N.D. – Earlier this month, Williston State College was honored by the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders (the Alliance) for its innovative first-term advising model and was named the winner of the 2019 Bernice Joseph Award. The Bernice Joseph Award is given annually...

17 Apr NDSU graduate students selected for Fulbright Research Grants

Posted at 20:13h in Academics, Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Two NDSU graduate students have received prestigious Fulbright Research Grants for the 2019-2020 academic year. Brandt Berghuis, a plant pathology doctoral student, and Reed Petersen, a student in the accelerated master’s program in physics, received the grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright...

15 Apr NDSU veterans group presents award to academic adviser

Posted at 21:00h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

NDSU’s Veteran Alliance Organization, known as VALOR, has recognized Kevin Kettner, academic adviser and lecturer in the NDSU Advising Resource Center, with the group’sfirst VALOR Ally of the Year Award. Kettner was honored during a surprise award presentation April 10. “VALOR is pleased to present its inaugural...

15 Apr NDSU student named Truman Scholar

Posted at 20:59h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

William Fleck, a senior majoring in computer science, has been selected as a 2019 Truman Scholar. The award is considered one of the most prestigious scholarships in the United States. He is among 62 Truman Scholars selected for 2019. The new scholars are scheduled to receive their awards...

10 Apr WSC Welding Students Raffle Off Trailer

Posted at 17:55h in Campus Happenings by cpallai

WILLISTON, N.D. – Second year Williston State College Welding students, under the direction of WSC Welding Instructor, Tim Delorme, are finishing the final touches on their newest raffle item, a 24’ gravity-tilt car hauler trailer. WSC Welding students first raffled off two trailers in January 2017,...

10 Apr Dickinson State students visit Italy during 2019 study tour

Posted at 15:56h in Campus Happenings by crhoades

By: Greg Walter, associate professor of art at DSU [caption id="attachment_8157" align="alignleft" width="344"] Prof Greg Walter (left) and the rest of the study tour group outside the Colosseum, Rome.[/caption] From March 7-18, I had the privilege and pleasure to lead 10 DSU students on a study tour...

09 Apr NDSU EXPLORE to showcase student research

Posted at 15:21h in Academics, Campus Happenings, Campus Info by hhotzler

NDSU EXPLORE 2019 is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, in the Memorial Union. The annual showcase brings together undergraduate students from all disciplines to present research and creative work in posters, oral presentations and other formats. Oral and poster presentations are set from 9:30 a.m. to...

09 Apr Inspiring Teacher: Kristen Fellows, assistant professor of anthropology

Posted at 15:20h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

[caption id="attachment_8147" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kristen Fellows' enthusiasm and zest for research set the tone for her challenging courses, and make her an outstanding role model for students.[/caption] Kristen Fellows is a historical archaeologist who studies such topics the African Diaspora in the Caribbean and U.S., ethnohistory,...

08 Apr WSC Hosts 4th Annual Diversity Week

Posted at 16:28h in Campus Happenings by cpallai

WILLISTON, N.D. – April is Celebrate Diversity Month and from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12 Williston State College students, faculty, and staff will host their 4th annual Diversity Week. Daily diversity events ranging from speakers to activities will raise awareness of different cultures, customs,...

05 Apr WSC Casino Night a Success