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president’s notesGreetings,
This fall we have enjoyed honoring the past and celebrating our future during Normandale Community College’s 50th Anniversary festivities. We have hosted a number of events, including the Jubilee Open House, our Sports and Retiree Luncheons, the Student Jubilee event and several others.
If you have not had a chance to come out and enjoy the festivities, we still have more
events coming up including the Faculty and Friends Talent Show on April 11, 2019, our Ovations Celebration Fundraiser on April 25, 2019 and the final event of our theatre season, The Normandale Play Project, on May 1-4, 2019.
One of the rewarding aspects of the 50th Anniversary celebration has been seeing so many of the individuals who helped Normandale achieve its success. From legislators, community members and employees who helped start Normandale, to the faculty, staff and administrators who established the wonderful reputation the college enjoys today, and the former students who shared with us the impact Normandale has made on their lives.
It has been rewarding, and we know that our current faculty and staff members are energized to uphold Normandale’s high standards for the next 50 years and beyond.
There is no better way to celebrate the future of Normandale students than the Scholarship and Donor Recognition Event. On October 17, the Normandale Foundation hosted an inspirational celebration for scholarship recipients and the donors that make these student opportunities possible.
In this edition of Creating Futures, we will share some of the scholarship stories, recap the 50th events and give updates on some of our alumni and student programs.
We want to thank you for your incredible support, and we hope you enjoy this issue of Creating Futures.
Joyce C. Ester, P h.D.Joyce C. Ester, Ph.D.President, Normandale Community College
It is an honor to lead the Normandale Community College Foundation during its historic 50th Anniversary year. I have enjoyed meeting so many members of our community who are passionate about the college mission of advancing students’ intellectual, career, and personal development. I am truly inspired by the passion our community has for our students.
Normandale is an integral part of our students’ lives, setting them up for success whether they transfer to a four-year university, learn new skills, or enter the workforce. It was inspirational to hear the many student success stories at our Scholarship and Donor Recognition Event. I was profoundly moved by the strong bond between our students and our very generous donors. I am amazed by the dedication of our donors, board members, faculty and staff, who help ensure that students have the resources they need to be successful.
Our most significant challenge is securing the resources needed to maintain our commitment to student access and success. Through your support, you are making Normandale’s exceptional education accessible to deserving students who otherwise could not afford it. Your gifts are critical as we grow, strengthen and transform to meet the needs of students regardless of their background, economic status or overwhelming obstacles they face.
I want to thank you for being an extraordinary partner, for believing in the incredible potential of our students and investing in their future. Together, we will chart a new path for the next 50 years, confident in the future your generosity has created; because in our 50th anniversary year, this is Normandale’s time. This is our moment.
Sincerely,
Jody SkenderianExecutive DirectorChief Institutional Advancement OfficerNormandale Community College Foundation
PRESIDENT: Joyce C. Ester, Ph.D.
FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jody Skenderian
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Mary Solverson
EDITORS: Foundation staff, Marketing Communications staff
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: Amy Bjellos, Mary Solverson
WRITERS: Jane Fenton, Steven Geller, Luke Graham, Theresa Gaupp
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Dale Brown, Steven Geller, Pavel Ignatenkov, Rich Tsong-Taatarii
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jennifer Lefler
ON THE COVER: Students and staff come together to commemorate Normandale’s 50th Anniversary.
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A MEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEM
AdvAncing our mission, one student at a time
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L inda Tetzlaff has a unique perspective on the many ways Normandale Community College can help students achieve their goals. Tetzlaff originally attended Normandale
as a returning adult student and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) academic honor society. Since 2001, Linda has been an English instructor at Normandale and a PTK advisor, helping many students develop their leadership skills through the chapter.
Tetzlaff was the mother of six kids when she returned to college and was unsure if she was ready to be a student. She still remembers being terrified the first night of her American History class, but she soon grew comfortable and was a high-quality student. One of her friends convinced her to join PTK, and everything changed from that point forward.
“My friend and I both got an invitation to be part of Phi Theta Kappa, and she wanted to nominate me for an officer position that I did not want to do,” said Tetzlaff. “I ended up being the treasurer my first year and president of the chapter the next year, and those experiences changed my life.”
Tetzlaff’s career trajectory took shape at Normandale when one of her instructors recommended she tutor in the Writing Center. Tetzlaff was not confident she would be good at tutoring, but trusted the advice of her instructor. Once she started tutoring, Tetzlaff knew this was what she wanted to do with her life.
“I did not think I could be a tutor, but I thought if my instructor thinks I can do it I will try,” said Tetzlaff. “When I started, I loved it, and I thought ‘this is it’. I chose my major and went from there.”
Not only did Tetzlaff know she wanted to teach, but upon graduating from Normandale in 1991 she knew she wanted to come back and be an instructor at the college. Tetzlaff got her undergraduate degree at Augsburg University and her graduate degree at the University of Minnesota. She also pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota and gained valuable teaching experience during that time.
Tetzlaff saw her educational journey come full circle when she was hired for a faculty position at Normandale in 2001. Everything really aligned when she was asked, along with Matt Dempsey, another new instructor, to be PTK advisor.
“The PTK advisor at the time was transitioning out of the role and our president, Dr. Tom Horak, thought it would be a good fit for me since I had been part of the organization at Normandale as a student,” said Tetzlaff.
During her time as PTK Advisor, the chapter has won numerous regional and national awards, and Tetzlaff has received individual awards as an advisor. She also helped students apply for and eventually
receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. Normandale has had six recipients since 2006, one of the most of any two-year college in the state of Minnesota in that span.
“When I graduated from Normandale, I had instructors and advisors help me with my essays to receive a scholarship,” said Tetzlaff. “I enjoy returning the favor and going through the process of getting to know the students who are applying for scholarships. The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is a very difficult scholarship to receive, and our students often have to dig deep for the unique part of their story that will help them become a recipient.”
Tetzlaff sees the parallel between what current students are experiencing at Normandale and her own experiences. At the first PTK meeting of every year, she shares her experiences, and Tetzlaff has noticed it resonates with other adult students.
“The little words of encouragement and help we can provide can have such an impact, especially when it comes from the right person,” said Tetzlaff. “That is exactly what it did for me. I did not have confidence, but my instructors believed in me, and I appreciated that belief and want to pass that on to as many students as possible.”
“I had instructors and advisors help me with my essays to receive a scholarship. I
enjoy returning the favor and going through the process of getting to know the students
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BLoominGton heRitaGe daYsNormandale shared the excitement of the 50th Anniversary celebration with the community, as it fully embraced Bloomington Heritage Days on September 15. A customized float celebrating 50 years, displays for the History Tent and an instructor and alum-led jazz band highlighted Normandale’s presence at the event. Normandale student Emily Dunseth conceptualized the idea of photos from the past and present featured on the float, and TRIO staff and students, the Normandale Heritage Days planning group and Normandale facilities staff transformed the idea into an impressive historical display. A collection of over 40 Normandale faculty, staff and students represented the college in the Heritage Days parade. (Photos 1 & 2).
50th open houseThe Normandale community came together for an Open House event that celebrated its 50th anniversary. The event featured display cases focusing on multiple facets of Normandale’s history, from the old sports programs, to the first Dean of Student John Hilborn. Also featured, were information exhibits that highlighted the social and cultural movements that were prevalent during the early days of Normandale. Participants enjoyed this unique opportunity to celebrate all the Normandale has become, while at the same time looking back and reflecting on our roots. (Photos 4, 5,
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President Emeritus Tom Horak, former President Kathi Hiyane-Brown, President Joyce Ester and former Interim
President and Vice President Bernardine Bryant
Senator Amy Klobuchar
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Pioneer faculty Warren Eidsness addresses guests
Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead presents Normandale proclamation
Pioneer faculty David Docter conducts choral performance
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RetiRee LuncheonOver 50 retirees convened for their annual gathering to reconnect and reminisce over a shared meal. A special feature of this year’s event was a focus on the original staff from 1968 and 1969 of which there were 11 in attendance. (Photo 3).
spoRts ReunionA sports alumni luncheon was held following the Open House. The sports alumni shared memories, and reconnected with coaches, teammates and other key members who supported the Athletics Department. At the event, attendees contributed nearly $800 towards the Fred Moyer Exercise Science Scholarship. Each former student-athlete received a commemorative coin in honor of their contribution to Normandale Athletics. If you are a former Normandale student-athlete and would like to receive a coin, contact Major Gifts Director Jane Fenton at 952-358-8143 or at [email protected]. (Photo 13).
Japanese GaRden FestivaLThe annual Japanese Garden Festival occurred on the same day as the Jubilee Open House. The festival served as a beautiful backdrop for a memorable day. Community members enjoyed an array of events that included music, dancing, food, martial arts and many other engaging activities. The Upper Midwest Koi Club also hosted their Fall Koi Auction at this year’s festival. It was a huge success as many koi were released into garden pond. We look forward to this partnership continuing into the future! (Photo 17).
student JuBiLee & tRivia eventNormandale hosted a campus celebration for the 50th Anniversary on September 24. The celebration featured food trucks, games, contests, student clubs and organization tables and other activities. Normandale President Joyce Ester read an official proclamation from Governor Mark Dayton, while Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra, Student Senate President Yves Zakra and the second Student Senate President, Jim York, spoke at the event as part of a short program. Later that day, over 50 faculty, staff and students gathered for a fun night of trivia (with 50th themes cleverly woven into the questions) put together by English instructor Judith Benka and Anthropology instructor Sue Krook. (Photos
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Normandale Retirees Group
Normandale pioneer and retiree David Docter, Normandale student Latifa Rwali, President Joyce Ester, Normandale alum Erik Burns, Major Gifts Officer Jane Fenton, Normandale retiree Mike Wartman, Normandale retiree and pioneer Warren Eidsness
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D r. Mohamed Yakub came to Normandale Community College as a first-generation student in 2001 unsure about how to navigate the college experience. Normandale
helped Yakub get started on his career path, and now he wants to do the same for other high school and community college students.
When he started college, Yakub was planning on pursuing a career as a doctor due to family expectations even though he did not enjoy his biology classes in high school. His experiences with biology classes changed in a positive way at Normandale.
“My second year at Normandale I took a human biology class to meet my requirements,” said Yakub. “Dr. Wayne Becker was my instructor, and he taught the class with such passion. I credit my love of biology to Dr. Becker, he was amazing. Immediately after that I signed up for more biology classes. I took microbiology with Dr. Hendrickson. She was strict, but I learned so much from her. I credit Dr. Becker, Dr. Hendrickson and my chemistry instructor Dr. Reznicek for my passion of the sciences.”
After graduating from Normandale in 2004, Yakub went on to get his bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and his master’s degree in Molecular Biology at University
of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. During that time, Yakub learned he preferred research to the medical field, and he went on to get his Ph.D in Plant Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
While he was pursuing his Ph.D., Yakub had the chance to teach and realized it was something he really enjoyed. After receiving his Ph.D., he was named the Outreach and Education Coordinator of the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
In the position, Yakub oversees a high school program that is focused on challenging students to research solutions to local and global hunger issues. The program serves as a gateway to the World Food Prize Symposium and global travel, paid internships for high school students, and a scholarship to the University of Minnesota.
He is also helping to create a new outreach center focused on plant and pollinator health, where he supports plant-based research. Yakub is in the process of determining how to engage research for student education and community education. One of Yakub’s
goals is to expand research opportunities to community college students interested in STEM fields.
“As I have worked in this position, I realized this was my childhood and community college voice,” said Yakub. “This is why I am trying to figure out ways that Normandale and other community college students can get more experiences doing hands-on research.”
Yakub recently accepted a position at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C. In that position, he will work in science communication and outreach at a broader level.
“I was proud to get my Ph.D., but I tell people I would not be here if I had not started at Normandale,” said Yakub. “I did not realize how important it was for me until about two or three years ago. Normandale provided the foundation for my academic success. I am thankful for the education I received at Normandale, and how accessible it was to me. I am also very appreciative of the many people who helped me get here, and I want to pay it forward by helping others get involved in science research and careers.”
“This is why I am trying to figure out
ways that Normandale and other community college students can get more experiences
doing hands-on research.”
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the academY oF math andscience pRoGRamNormandale Community College’s award-winning Academy of Math and Science (AMS) Program provides an opportunity for students who are interested in STEM fields to receive scholarships, have one-on-one advising, and work with a cohort of students to achieve their ultimate goals.
The objective of the program is to provide a financial support system and intentional advising for students who are pursuing a career in STEM fields. The Normandale Community College Foundation supports the financial aspect of the program, helping to provide each student with at least $500 a semester in scholarship money.
The first year of the program is geared towards general college success. This includes working with students on organization skills, writing tips, and how to talk to instructors and use them as a resource to succeed in class. The second year emphasizes professional development, focusing on mock interviews and bringing in the STEM faculty and staff to work on skills they might need in a
You help fund student success pRoGRams
workplace environment. Many students take on internships or research opportunities after their second year in the program, and this process helps them take full advantage of those opportunities.
“The Academy is such a wonderful model,” said AMS Academic Advisor Charles Klepperich. “We have students from all walks of life that can come together for a common love of science, technology, engineering, and math. They all learn from each other.”
AMS also helps each student in the program focus on their individual needs and works with them to research the next step of what they will be doing after they leave Normandale.
“Our students learn things like what to expect from a certain class or professor, what it means to be involved in various clubs and organizations, and what it is like after you transfer,” said Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator Maria Clark. “For our new students in the program, they get to see how the older students conduct themselves and what they can aspire to.”
The Academy has an 89 percent student success rate among 57 students (success includes students graduating
or persisting in the program) within the STEM majors. Fifty-three percent are first-generation students, 58 percent are students of color and 33 percent are female.
Community funders include Donaldson Foundation, Xcel Energy Foundation, Thomson Reuters, Bloomington Noon Rotary Club Foundation, and Pentair. These grantmakers provide 75% of the support for this program. We salute their commitment to Normandale
students and our community.
Finish Line pRoGRamIn the fall of 2014, Normandale received a $400,000 two-year grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation to fund the Finish Line Scholarship program. The grant provided an opportunity to improve student’s semester-to-semester persistence and on-time completion of certificates or degrees at Normandale.
The first two years of the Finish Line Scholarship program Normandale had nearly 70 students each year (138 total) who were progressing towards an associate degree in spring or fall of that year.
The Bremer grant ended in spring 2017. However, because of the success of the students, the Normandale Foundation continues to support the program on a smaller scale.
The performance-based cohort lays out a four-part series of steps to earn the scholarship, including activities to help students prepare for their future careers and their next steps upon graduating from Normandale.
The first part of the schedule is designed for them to learn about their strengths, and the power in their backgrounds and stories. In the second stage, students attend resume workshops, prepare for a career or college transfer plan and have a follow-up meeting with their academic advisor. As part of the third stage, students complete a valuable financial literacy module and participate in a professional networking event. The fourth stage includes applying for and completing their associate’s degree as well as completing applications and
The Academy of Math and Science is enjoying its 11th year of success, thanks to you!
The hard-working Finish Line scholars thank you for your gifts.
Normandale Community College has a number of great support programs that focus on student success, degree completion and preparation for the next academic step.
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Erin GonzalezErin Gonzalez is in her third year at Normandale and is a recipient of the new Donald and Ramona Johnstone Memorial Scholarship. Erin grew up in Shakopee and is a graduate of Apple Valley. She did PSEO at Normandale during high school and wanted to remain close to home for college, so she decided on the dual enrollment program in nursing. Erin is grateful for her award as it enables her to focus on her studies without having to work full time. She felt honored in receiving her award because it validated all of her hard work over the years and motivated her to keep striving towards her goals. Erin believes that donors are invaluable because even one contribution has a never-ending impact on the student that will not be forgotten.
Yves ZakraYves Zakra was born in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and came to the United States in 2017. What drew him to the United States was the opportunity to live up to family expectations by studying in a diverse environment that offered more opportunity. Yves came to Normandale because he heard it was the best community college in the state. He is a recipient of the Elisabeth Rosenberg Scholarship. This scholarship has been extremely beneficial because it allows him to take a full 18 credit class load without the burden of a full-time job. Yves says that donors are crucial because they eliminate the barriers that prevent students from reaching their full potential.
Lam NguyenOriginally from Vietnam, Lam Nguyen came to the United States seeking educational opportunity in an environment that fosters multiculturalism and diversity. After originally applying to the University of Minnesota, she opted for Normandale because the U of M could not give her the necessary amount of money to achieve her educational goals. Lam is a recipient of the Desmond Foundation Success Through Perseverance Scholarship. Through this award, she has enjoyed the full educational benefits that Normandale provides while also having time to volunteer. Lam loves the computer science faculty here at Normandale and is looking forward to a career in cybersecurity.
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scholarships for bachelor’s degrees.Some of the consistent themes brought up by students in the
cohorts are that it encourages them to explore all of the options available to them when it came to pursuing their goals. One of the other byproducts of the program is seeing motivated students who are going through the process together, feed off each other to meet their goals.
The Finish Line Program has been successful, with last year’s cohort of scholars achieving 100% associate degree completion and an 87.5% transfer rate. The drop in funding from the original grant (from $200,000 per year to $15,000) means it can only serve up to 10 students per year. With increased funding, the Finish Line program could expand to ensure that more students can have this comprehensive academic experience.
“The Finish Line Program transforms lives and opens up a world of possibilities,” said Njia Lawrence-Porter, Finish Line Coordinator.
noRmandaLe caRes/Random acts oF KindnessMaybe you’d like to make a difference in a student’s life without the commitment of a scholarship.
For the past several years, Normandale Foundation’s “Random Acts of Kindness” emergency student fund has helped keep students in school by helping pay unexpected expenses that crop up.
Of the approximately 7,000 students who enroll each fall, 44% are low-income. As an open-access institution, Normandale is a leader in assessing student needs and providing services to meet those needs. Each semester, about 80 students experience homelessness and over 500 report food insecurity. A little over one in every 10 food shelf users are single parents. Ninety-eight percent say they are distracted and lose focus in class when they’re hungry; 67% report there are days that they do not eat at all because they don’t have enough money for food; and that they work longer hours to afford food.
A gift to Random Acts of Kindness goes a long way to help students in need. Gas cards, food cards, a paid medical bill all add up to support that helps students stay enrolled and working toward a degree.
The Random Acts of Kindness fund has inspired partnerships and matching funds from external agencies for the past few years. This year’s partner fund is Normandale Cares, funded by the Minnesota legislature, for $47,000. Retention Specialist Howard Odor states: “Forty-four Pell eligible Normandale College students with unexpected non-academic college expenses have been served so far. The Normandale Cares Program has helped our students stay in school. Our students are very grateful for the financial assistance.” He also notes that they have only been able to fund 34% of the total funds requested, due to overwhelming demand.
With your gifts, we will make a difference to students who are hungry, and help them stay in school.
Visit Normandale.edu/foundation to designate a gift.
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Take it from Don Reznicek, there is no better investment in the future than Normandale students.
He taught in the Chemistry Department for 42 years, starting in 1970. Don saw thousands of students arrive, unsure of how their future would unfold. He watched many of them find their way, emboldened by an unexpected success in chemistry, which led to many opened doors in their lives.
He became a proponent of women in science when he discovered early on in his career that women were underrepresented in that field. They came to community colleges because they were told they were not “college material”, so they lacked confidence. Don can list many highly accomplished female scientists in all fields as former students of his. The thrill of watching the learning process unfold for those students never got old.
But then he got hooked on a new thrill. The Normandale Community College Foundation was in its
formative years when it asked Don to come aboard and help get the new student scholarship initiative off the ground.
“The best moment was when I would tell students that the scholarship was theirs. The look in their eyes and on their faces was something to see. I never forgot it”, he explains. “It just kept motivating me to raise money for scholarships and to continue to help giving them away for the next 28 years.” The Foundation now awards over 700 scholarships annually.
In honor of Normandale’s 50th Anniversary, the Foundation launched a Brick Garden campaign to raise money for scholarships
and commemorate the College’s milestone. They invited Dr. Reznicek back to launch a Departmental Brick Challenge for the fall semester. He announced he would match up to $8,000 for each dollar raised by departments. Don spoke about his passion for philanthropy, laced with his trademark humor, and made the crowd laugh while reminding them about our mission to educate. “Sometimes education is about removing obstacles to success as well as imparting knowledge,” he said.
Thanks to Don, this campaign raised over $23,000 in two months, engaging almost every department on campus.
We salute Dr. Don Reznicek for his service as a teacher and his leadership in philanthropy.
paYinG it FoRwaRd bY giving bAck to the communitY
Giving back to our community is so important, and Mary Ernst has been doing this for many years. Not only is she a Normandale Community College alum, she had a career as an accounting staff member at Normandale until she retired in 2013. After Mary retired, she became a volunteer in the Foundation office at Normandale.
Mary began her Normandale experience as an account clerk. Later, she decided to become a student, and participated in athletic programs where she played softball, volleyball and basketball. Normandale won two-year college state championships in softball and volleyball and even made it to the national tournament in Maryland for volleyball.
After two years of study at Normandale she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in accounting and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University. However, during her time as a student at Metropolitan State University she
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continued working at Normandale. When asked what keeps her at Normandale Mary said, “I have made many lifelong friends at Normandale over my many years of working…also, my love for Normandale keeps me around.”
As a volunteer, the biggest rewards for Mary are seeing her former colleagues, meeting new people, and being involved in the various events hosted each year at Normandale. Mary states, “The variety of opportunities to get involved are endless at Normandale, which keeps it fun and exciting.” The most memorable time of Mary’s volunteering at Normandale so far is the 50th Anniversary celebration.
A special thank you goes out to Mary Ernst for her years of hard work and service as a volunteer at Normandale. Mary continues to volunteer, this year alone she has donated around 300 hours at Normandale which does not include her time spent volunteering outside of Normandale.
If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer at Normandale Community College, please feel free to reach out to the Foundation Office. It’s never too late to pay it forward!
Thank you to Don Reznicekwho helped raise over$23,000 in two months,engaging almost everydepartment on campus
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Board members and student leaders
President Joyce Ester and Finish Line
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Normandale retiree Manley Olson, Joe Opatz and Pamala Steckman awardee and TRIO staff member James Kircher
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Normandale Foundation once again celebrated students and donor generosity by hosting the Scholarship and Donor Recognition Event in the Fine Arts area with hors d’oevres, conversation and photo opportunities galore.
Student speaker Joshua Medley summarized the impact of his scholarship from the Academy of Math and Science this way: “Sometimes, it is hard. It is hard when I am up at night, bare white-knuckled, and near to tears as I try to understand the latest chemistry problems. It makes me doubt myself and whether I am worthy of pursuing the difficult degree that I chose.” We think perhaps, he speaks for many of our scholarship recipients:
“…when I came to Normandale Community College I did not realize that I was looking for something else: acceptance. Many of Normandale’s organizations let me feel like I belonged somewhere for the first time in my life… I have met people who I truly hope to be friends with for the rest of my life. I am more happy than I have ever been….I cannot guarantee who I will be, what I will be, or where I will be. I can say for certain, that wherever I go, I will try to give to others what Normandale has given me. I will change the world around me in the same way you have changed the world around you…. I will carry in my heart the love and kindness that Normandale has given me.”
Health Science Associate Dean Kate Andersen and
Dental Hygiene Scholarship recipient
Latino Outreach Coordinator Javier Salinas Vega, IME BECAS recipients and Success Through Perseverance Scholarship awardees
Foundation Board member
Andy Kannenberg and
Foundation Achievement
Scholarship recipient Biology faculty Deb Carlson and Carina Belinco, Biology and AMS Scholarship recipients, Biology faculty Carrie Ketel Opheim
Foundation Board Chair Mark Adkins with Aftab Hasnain Memorial Scholarship recipient
Ernie and Jeanne Lindstrom Scholarship recipient and ITS staff Ridwan Ali
Desmond Foundation Success Through Perseverance Scholarship
recipient and Ernie Lindstrom
Foundation Executive Director Jody Skenderian and Finish Line Award recipient
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Normandale Foundation is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Normandale College with a Brick Garden paved with messages of support and remembrances from those who have helped us reach this milestone. We ask you to consider the gift of a brick today. Proceeds support student scholarships. It’s so much more than financial support- they are a validation and source of strength for the recipients. All donors will be invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony in June. The Brick Garden is located near the Japanese Garden.
Please visit Normandale.edu/foundation to access our order form online. Or, use form below to mail in your gift.
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Please make checks to Normandale foundation. Thank you for supporting Normandale students! Mail to 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431. Questions, please call 952-358-8147 or [email protected]
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Compete the information below and send back in the enclosed envelope Brick Engraving (write message, one letter per box): 4” x 8” engraved red brick $100; with Normandale Logo or your business logo $130 8” x 8” engraved brick $350; with Normandale Logo or your business logo $400 12” x 12” engraved brick $500; with Normandale Logo or your business logo $750 If ordering a brick with logo, do not write in shaded area Circle Logo if requested: Email your clip art to
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Have Questions? Want to hear more about our Corporate Brick Arrays or Granite Benches? Contact Jane Fenton at [email protected] or 952-358-8143.
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Donald and Ramona Johnstone Estates
Trustee Gifts $50,000-$99,999Philip and Doris Danielson Estate
The Donaldson Foundation
Regent Gifts $25,000-$49,999David B. Jones Foundation
John E. Desmond and Janet C. Desmond Foundation
Patricia M. Kirsch
Polar Semiconductor, Inc.
Chairman Gifts $10,000-$24,999Bloomington Rotary Club Foundation (Noon)
G. Patrick Bonnie
Consulate of Mexico
Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation
Julie and Robert Guelich
Mains’l Services
Normandale Community College
Allan and Debby Schneider
Xcel Energy Foundation
Dean Gifts $5,000-$9,999Anonymous Donor
Disabled American Veterans Minneapolis Chapter No. 1 Inc.
Eden Prairie AM Rotary Foundation
Mae and Sylvester Weiss Foundation
Mall of America
Sharon McKisson
Pentair Foundation
Thomson Reuters
Ambassador Gifts $2,500-$4,999Mark Adkins
Michael Chang
Tom and Bev Horak
Larry and Lynda Jodsaas
Manley and Ann Olson
Tim Stommel
Bonnie and David Westermoe
Chair Gifts $1,000-$2,499Matthew and Lynn Abe
Bank of America Foundation
Shirley and David Beil
Henry and Diane Benz
Chanhassen Rotary Foundation
Erin and Stephen Daly
Joy and David Drummond
Judy and Charles Dunne
Education Foundation of Bloomington
Bob and Nancy Erickson
Jim and Tamarra Giertz
Bob and Kate Hauer
Brian and Karen Holcomb
Jeremy and Kristina Hollerman
Mike and Kimberly Jackelen
Mike and Megan Lebens
Allen C. Liles
Ernie and Jeanne Lindstrom
Lund (Russell T.) Charitable Trust
Marco, Inc
David and Sue Mathieu
Moe Family Charitable Fund
Aaron Moe
Tom Mooney
Nekola Family Charitable Fund of InFaith Community Fdn
NETA
Okada Family Trust
Ona and Wayne Pinsonneault
Peggy and Peter Rejto
Lisa and Kirk Rickert
Alice and Fred Seagren - Seagren Family Charitable Fund
Axel and Loreli Steuer
Teledyne Hastings Instruments
Jim and Linda Wallace
Susan G. Warner
Lisa and Richard Wheeler
Woodhouse Family Foundation
Mentor Gifts $500-$999Kate and Gary Andersen
Susan M. Ant
Bailey Nurseries
Kris Bigalk
Bloomington Daymakers Rotary Foundation
Colleen M. Brickle and Dennis Cummings
Bernardine Bryant
Joe Bueltel
Debra L. Carlson
Laura A. Catania
Gale J. Chovanec
Patrick Corder
Delta Air Lines Foundation
Brenda T. Dickinson
Karen and Ed Fenton
Carrol and Bernie Gaub
Trish and Richard Gonzales
Michele and Kent Grosser
Beth E. Grund, DNP
John A. Haugen and Alicia Reeves
Jeffrey Hudson
Deborah L. Huskins
The I Box
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Michael Kirch and Brad Wallenberg
Laker Educational Foundation
Betsy and Jesse Longley
Doug and Sharon MacDonald
Minnesota Valley N.O.W.
Mark E. Nagel
Emi and Naoya Nobuhiro
Patrick L. O’Donnell
Jason Plank
Judith Preckshot and Wolf Mueller
Don Reznicek
Shakopee Rotary Scholarship Foundation
Stiles Foundation - Don & Leslie Stiles
Brooke and Thomas Thaden-Koch
Bev and Dale Throndson
Andy and Amy Tix
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program
Educator Gifts $250-$499Sunny J. Ainley
Anonymous
Robin and Craig Arneson
Bret Bailey
Norm and Susan Bartlett
Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Terry D. Bongard
Anne Byrd
Johan Christopherson
Doug Claycomb
Nancy Claycomb
Jennifer Crawford
Anthony H. Dunlop
Angela M. Effertz
El Loro Mexican Grill Inc
Vicki Erdmann
Mary L. Ernst
Wendy Friefeld
Carol Fung Kee Fung
Bob and Rhonda Gibbs
Karen and Ed Gleeman
Sharon F. Harvey
Brooks D. Herrboldt
Jennifer T. Isaac
Anne Kaintz Peterson
Karen Kilzer
Cary Komoto
Cindy M. Koopman and Steven Porter
Mary Beth and Leo Lake
Amy and David Lau Fong
Tom and Colleen Naughton
John M. Olson
Joni and Joel Palmer
Joanna M. Piotrowska
Joe Poell
Catherine Pulling
David and Linda Rayson
Howard Root
Kim and Pete Segar
Mary A. Sticha
Sally J. Strand
Steve and Diana Sullivan
Linda and Heinrich Tetzlaff
Bill and Elaine Treacy
United Educators Credit Union
Kathryn Wijesinghe
Paul and Chelsea Winchester
Martha and James Wittstruck
Alice Young
Dean’s List Gifts $100-$249Toshiko Aase
Lynn Aaze
Eileen Adamsheck
Mark Ahrens
Ralph and Becky Anderson
Gifts received after July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
Anonymous
Asian Invasion
Waldo and Irene Asp
John Azer
Jim and Renee Baglio
Sherri Bakke
Bob Barni
David and Karin Barrett
Nick and Karen Basil
Joyce Baughman
Carina Belinco
Judith and Ed Benka
Pamela J. Bentzien
Carol and Rich Bergenstal
Bloomington Affiliated Garden Clubs
Bloomington Sister City Organization
Michael and Julie Braun
Aaron M. Brosier
Dale Brown
R. Tom Burgess
C & L Outdoor Design and Landscapes, Inc.
Larry and Debra Carlberg
Clifton Chang and Melodee Carlson Chang
Bonnie and John Chase
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Lucy Christianson
Korinne Cikanek
Carolyn and Tom Clark
Carol A. Connelly
Alex M. Cooper
Kristen L. Cooper
Cece and Steve Cope
Jay and Page Cowles
Michael D. Cummins
Sue and Bill Dailey
Ramona Damiani
Mary Daunis
Calleen and Harry De Oliveira
David and Rita Docter
Dionne Doering
Marilyn A. Eckerle
Joyce Ester, PhD
Bobbie Everett
Jane E. Fenton
Karen A. Ford
Roma Foti
Rick and Katie Fournier
Robert Frame
Jim and Kelly Frankenfeld
Rex W. Gaskill and Paul J. Strandberg
annual rePOrt 2017-2018
thanK You to our 2017-2018 donors
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Gordy and Janet Graham
Thomas E. Griffin
Melissa Gross and Brian Henning
Kevin and Erik Hammer
Janice H. Hardin
Jeff and Sue Hine
John and Coral Houle
Shirley E. Huskins
Lindsay Iredale
Chuck and Sarah Jacobs
John and Marga Jaros
JNBA Financial Advisors, Inc.
Nancy M. Johnson
Krista Jordheim
Julie and David Jorgenson
William M. Jurney
Ward Kermath
Tom and Judy Kersten
Carrie Ketel Opheim
Norma A. Konschak
Gary and Denise Kraemer
Sue Krook
Richard and Patrick Kulisheck
Hella L. Lange
Carol and Curtis Larsen
Xiaosheng Li
Lockheed-Martin Corporation
Gene S. Luckfield
Justin Martin
Noel Martinson
Patricia McGowan
Yem Men
My Kitchens’s Creations
Phyllis and Thomas Myers
Julius Ngwendson
Chuck Nikles
Toshiko and Toshi Nishida
Daniel Norgard
Jim and Shirley Norman
Chuck and Barbara Ojala
Mr. and Mrs. Seiki Oshiro
Glenn Oster
Arland and Myrna Otte
Susan Peters
Dennis and Maureen Peterson
Penny Peterson
Judith and Richard Pett
Nancy and Richard Pointer
Timothy Price
Dennis and Julie Recknor
Lorna I. Redding
Lynette Reini-Grandell
Mary and Charles Richards
Fred Roos
Javier Salinas Vega
Ruth A. Sanford
Larry and Rozlynn Schack
Greg Schou
Thomas and Roxanne Senne
Paul S. Shimizu
Skip and Christine Simonson
Niles and Virginia Smith
Mary K. Solverson
Duane and Susan Spiegle
Richard C. Stanville
Sharon L. Staples
Greg and Sandra Stofer
Judy and Frank Stucki
James Sutton
George and Esther Suzuki
Rebecca A. Svatek
Scott and Abbie Thiss
Tim and Lori Thompson
Debbie and David Tillman
Alex Toy
Joann Toy
Albert and Sakiye Tsuchiya
Steven J. Vadnais
Doug Wagner
Rachada Weiland
Jane Welch and Dan Schowengerdt
Carolynn Wiggin
Laura Willaert
Elizabeth Wilson
Stephen Winckelman and Katherine Klink
Judith and James Winsor
Wisser Family Fund
Gail and Ben Wong
Gaohnou Yang
Lori York
Ghidei Zedingle
Cindy Zoul
Honor Roll Gifts $1-$99Mark Abe
Paul and Jane Allen
Kathleen Amand
AmazonSmile Foundation
Barbara Anderson
Barbara and Ray Anschel
Linda Armstrong and Mark Raderstorf
Angie Arnold and Jack Kronebusch
Gloria M. Aronson
Artistry
Arlene Averbeck
Corrinne Bedecarre
Candy and Tim Bell
Sylvia Benson
David Berner
Chastity Berquist
Kathleen Bielmeier
Michael Bielmeier
Richard and Catherine Black
Byron and Frances Bland
Betty and Randy Blazer
Laura J. Bryan
Rosalie Bunge
Theodore and Velma Bunne
Jeannette A. Burns
Joseph L. Caffrey and Marion J. Slocum
Joyce B. Carey
Cynthia J. Carow-Schiebe
James P. Carr
Kathleen B. Coate
Dotti Cobb
Alan and Paula Cole
Lois and Kent Conway
Cheryl and Larry Coulter
Crane Tiger Tai Chi
David and Erin Daniels
Diane Darr
Julie David
Val and Daymond Dean
Heidi Dorfmeister
Aimee DuBois and Brian Klosa
Richard D. Dunning
Warren and Adele Eidsness
Mary Engelhard and Bob Lowe
Jane Erbele
Jenny Erickson
Ignatius I. Esele
Lavonne Evenson
Michael W. Flom
Paula Forbes
Philip Furia and Laurie J. Patterson
Paula J. Garland
Jan and Lynne Gasterland
Linda L. Green and Rick J. Wett
Derek Guiher
Paul and Debra Guiher
James B. Gustafson
Mary Haltvick
Bernadette L. Hanson
Cynthia and Jon Hanson
Meredith Hauer
Please contact Normandale Community College Foundation at (952) 358-8147 if you have any questions or concerns about how your name is listed in this report.
Larry Hines
Charlotte Hoover
JoAnn Hucko
Mary and Arthur Indelicato
S. Iwen and Karen E. Poel
Julie A. Johnson
Willie J. Johnson
Rachel Juno
Wayne Jupiter
Anne Kamiri
Adam Kauwenberg-Marsnik
Shannon Kielblock
Karen and Gary King
Kris King
Mikio and Lucy Kirihara
Anonymous
Heidi and Robert Kreutzer
Mary and Verdell Krugerud
Warren and Fumi Kyono
Cindy Ladd
Eric and Kathleen Larson
Sandy and Gary Larson
Kevin D. Lee
Nancy Ludden
John Luknic
Ben Maegi
Marie Mathay
Christine McFadden
Judy McMillan
Susan E. McWilliams
Diane and Leo Mielke
Stephen Mondy
Allen Muerhoff and Kerry Boedeker Muerhoff
Lisa Mullenberg
Fusako Muro
Mary D. Ness
Janice Nishimura
Normandale Community College Bookstore
Dick and Marit Nowlin
Leon Oman
Jody and Robert Orthey
Victor Padron
Papa’s Hotdogs
Nancy and Robert Pates
Betty Peterson
Stacey Peterson
Ruth Anne Plourde
Starletta Poindexter
Karen and James Pond
Angie Proehl
Linda and Rodney Raasch
Rodney Raasch
Gloria Radtke
Samuel Reasoner
Anne Richter
Mark and Julie Ritter
Clark and Barbara Robach
Mark Rorem
Ava Rosenblum
Catherine A. Satern
Lynne Scherer
Robin Selvig
Diane Sewall
Susan Seymour
Deb and Jim Sidd
Thomas and Jill Siering
Colleen and Kirk Simpson
William and Constance Sjolund
Linda Slocum
Kimberly Socha
David Sonju
Anna E. Spangler
Derek Steele
Paul and Mary Sticha
RaeDean Stockert
Sally Sudo
Daryl E. Sulander
Amy Swanson
Jeanne E. Tamura
Barbara and Henrik Tjader
Brenda Trafton
Mittie G. Traynor and William Traynor
Flora and Dean Tsukayama
Peter and Cheri Ulmen
Linda Varvel
Clay and Val Wagner
Jill Walker
Cindy and Gary Warnberg
Mike Willcutt
Geri Wilson
L. C. Winn
Kay Wolfe
Pearl and Edward Yoshikawa
Kathryn Young
Susan Zeni
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMARK ADKINs – ChAIR
VP, Wealth Management AdvisorBWA Wealth Advisory – Merrill Lynch
ALAN ABRAMsON – ChAIR ELECTSr. VP and CIO, HealthPartners, Inc.
LAURA CATANIA - sECRETARYRetired, Chief Administrative Officer, GMAC Rescap
ANDREw KANNENBERG – DEVELOPMENT Committee Chair
Retired, TCF Bank Vice President
sCOTT TAYLOR - TREAsURERMark S. Robson, LTD
JANE wELCh – BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE ChAIR
Retired Principal - Morrison Sund, PLLC
BoaRd oF diRectoRsoctober 2018-september 2019
JANET BELLOwsBranch Manager, Amica Mutual Insurance Company
JOYCE EsTER, Ph.D.*President, Normandale Community College
PAULA FORBEsCEO, Forbes Solutions PLLC
REX GAsKILLRetired, Dean and Instructor, Normandale Community College
GINA hALL – JAPANEsE GARDEN COMMITTEE LIAIsON
IS&T Chief of Staff, HealthPartners
KRIsTA JORDhEIM*Normandale Faculty, Dietetic Technology
fOunDatIOn bOarD
AL KRUGXcel Energy Service, Inc., Vice President, State Regulatory Policy
JOEL PETERsONCEO, iSpace environments
ROME POPPLERAssociate Director, Portfolio ManagementEnterprise Real Estate Services, UnitedHealth Group
LIsA RUDE*Normandale Faculty, History
DUANE sPIEGLEVP Real Estate and Support Services, Park Nicollet
JOsh VILLAsWells Fargo, Vice President, Relationship Manager
*Ex officio, non-voting
Back Row Left to Right: Al Krug, Josh Villas, Laura Catania, Joel Peterson, Rex Gaskill, Andrew Kannenberg, Duane Spiegle, Mike Lebens
Front Row Left to Right: Joyce Ester, Scott Taylor, Alan Abramson, Paula Forbes, Gina Hall, Jody Skenderian, Mark Adkins
Not Pictured: Janet Bellows, Krista Jordheim, Rome Poppler, Lisa Rude, Jane Welch
Board Updates: The Foundation would like to welcome and announce the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Al Krug joins us from Xcel Energy, where he currently serves as the Vice President for State Regulatory Policy. Joshua Villas joins from Wells Fargo, where he works as a Vice President & Relationship Manager. Janet Bellows is rejoining the board, she is currently a Branch Manager with Amica Mutual Insurance Company. We also welcome Lisa Rude to the board, she is currently an Instructor in history here at Normandale. Martha Wittstruck is retiring from the board, and we thank her and appreciate her many years of dedicated service. In addition, we would like to thank the following former board members for their service: Pat Bonnie, Bernardine Bryant, Mike Lebens, Marya Robben, Deb Sidd, Axel Steuer, Joe Waldoch and Martha Wittstruck. We appreciate all you have done to serve the foundation, college and students!
Glen AlbrechtsenDaniel BarnettJard DeVille Patrick FaheyJoe Graw
Richard GuertinNancy LichtensteinBen MaegiBarbara NymarkArland Otte
Terry Schwartz Luis SerronMargie Woodhouse
in memoRY 2017-2018 normAndAle fAcultY, stAff & friends
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fOunDatIOn nOteS
noRmandaLe Foundation FinanciaLs
3%
12%15%
15%
34%
21%
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18
FOUNDATIONREVENUE
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18
PROGRAMSUPPORT
716Number of student scholarships and
departmental awards provided in fiscal year
2017-2018
1miLLion
Number of dollars given to student scholarships and college programs
souRces oF Foundation Revenue
pRoGRam suppoRt Foundation Revenue
Foundation Programs
80%General and Administrative
12%Fundraising Expenses
8%
21%
34%15%
15%
21%
3%
fiscAl YeAr 2017-2018
21%
34%15%
15%
21%
3%21%
34%15%
15%
21%
3%
FunctionaL expenses*
Individuals
Normandale Community College In-kind and other
Corporate
Investment Income
Private Foundation
Normandale Community College Faculty, Staff, Retirees and Alumni
34%
21%
15%15%
12%
3%
*percentages are computed as a percentage of total expenses
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18
FOUNDATIONREVENUE
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18
PROGRAMSUPPORT
$
Dear Friends of Normandale,
I am excited about Normandale Community College! As we celebrate our 50th anniversary as an educational institution, I cannot help but feel elated knowing how many students have passed through the Normandale doors onto fulfilling and fruitful lives. I am grateful for our present and past passionate leaders and faculty who recognized the impact our school could have on so many. I look forward to watching Normandale grow to ever greater heights in the future.
I am also very appreciative of the opportunity to serve as Chair of the Normandale Community College Foundation. It is a privilege to work with a dedicated staff and board members who have a singular goal of providing as much financial assistance as possible to deserving students. This has been a year of transition for the Foundation. We have added to our staff and brought on new board members who are excited about helping us achieve our goal. We have created new committees led by enthusiastic volunteers. We recently hired an outstanding person to serve as our Executive Director. Following a rigorous search, we found Jody Skenderian, who comes to us with a wealth of non-profit leadership
experience and a passion for education. She will provide excellent leadership for the Foundation.
Lastly, I am thankful for the support of so many donors who, through their generous contributions, make it possible for the Foundation to provide financial assistance. We have such a diverse student population with many and varied needs. Without the help of our donors, many of these students would not be able to afford their education. We encourage you to keep giving, and to make helping Normandale students part of your legacy! Cheers to the past 50 years and to the next 50 years! Mark Adkins, Normandale Foundation Board Chair
Normandale Community College Foundation9700 France Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55431-4399
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Volume 15, Number 1
CreatiNg Futures
2018-2019 events cAlendAraRt exhiBitions, cont.Jan. 11–Feb. 21, 2019sabbatical show (Yvonne Klocek)Reception: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 (4 to 5:30 p.m.) Artist Talk: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 (10 to 11 a.m.)
April 4–24, 2019 Normandale student show Fine Arts Gallery Award Ceremony: Monday, April 15 or 22 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
April 29-May 10, 2019 Graduating AFA student show Fine Arts Gallery Reception: Monday, May 6 (3 to 4 p.m.)
May 14-28, 2019Metro west high school Conference Art show Fine Arts Gallery Award Ceremony: Thursday, May 23 (6 to 8 p.m.)
2019 commencementMay 20, 2019Orchestra hall, Mpls
theatRe peRFoRmancesDec. 5-8, 2018 Theatre Production: Pride and Prejudice 7:30 p.m., Premanand Theatre
Feb. 28-March 2 & March 6-8, 2019 Theatre Production: [Title of show] 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre
May 1-4, 2019Theatre Production: The Normandale Play Project 7:30 p.m., Premanand Theatre
music peRFoRmancesDec. 10, 2018Jazz Combo 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
Dec. 13, 2018Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
Dec. 14, 2018Concert Choir & Vocal Ensemble 8 p.m. (Century College Theater)
March 4, 2019Jazz Combo 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
March 7, 2019Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
it’s easy to doNate. as 2018 comes to an end, please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Call us at (952) 358-8147, mail a check to the return address
above, or go online: www.normandale.edu/foundation.
music peRFoRmances, cont.March 8, 2019Concert Choir & Vocal Ensemble7:30 p.m. (Christ the King Church)
April 29, 2019Normandale and Century Choirs 3 p.m. (Christ the King Church)
May 6, 2019Jazz Combo 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
May 9, 2019Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Lorenz Auditorium
May 10, 2019Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble 8 p.m. (Century College Theater)
May 11, 2019Concert Choir 5 p.m. (Basilica of St. Mary, Mpls.)
aRt exhiBitionsOct. 5–Nov. 15, 2018Ceramics (Marko Fields) Artist Talk/Reception/Demo: Fine Arts Gallery
Nov. 30–Jan. 8, 2018 south suburban hs Conference Art show Fine Arts Gallery Award Ceremony: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 (6 to 8 p.m.)
For further information, call 952-358-8200, or go to www.normandale.edu/events
50th anniveRsaRY eventsThursday, November 15, 2018 Bystander Effect Presentation with Mark snyder 3:30 pm, Lorenz Auditorium, Fine Arts Bldg.
Thursday, April 11, 2019Faculty and Friends Talent show3:30 pm, Lorenz Auditorium, Fine Arts Bldg.
Thursday, April 25, 2019Normandale Foundation Ovations Celebration Fundraiser7:30-9:00am, Normandale Campus
Monday, May 20, 2019Commencement Ceremony6:30 pm, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., MN
March 19 & 2150th Anniversary Film FestivalNormandale campus
