ANNUAL REPORT

Bismarck State College Foundation

Faces of the Foundation2017

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It has been a challenging, but rewarding year. The Bismarck State College Foundation awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to 366 deserving BSC students. In addition,

nearly $650,000 in grants were provided to BSC and BSC employees. Scholarship support has continued to increase due to the successful fundraising

effort to secure donations and the corresponding matching funds from the North Dakota Challenge Grant. To date, the BSC Foundation has received $4.6 million in donations for endowed scholarships and has been able to obtain $2.3 million in matching funds from the State of North Dakota. Many generations of students will benefit from the additional scholarships provided by generous donors and match from the North Dakota Challenge Fund. The scholarship funds are permanently endowed and scholarship awards are made based on the interest earned on the endowment.

In the current biennium, the BSC Foundation will need $400,000 in donations for endowed scholarships in order to obtain $200,000 of available matching funds from the State of North Dakota. The ND Challenge Grant has been an excellent program to encourage philanthropy, which has been an exceptional benefit for students.

In addition to scholarships, the BSC Foundation has invested millions in infrastructure to support BSC. As of June 30, 2017, the BSC Foundation’s assets are over $47 million, including $22 million invested in facilities for BSC and BSC students. The infrastructure investments include: Ritchie and Gate City Residence Halls, the National Energy Center of Excellence, Mechanical Maintenance Facility and an office building adjacent to the BSC campus for future growth. Through donations, the BSC Foundation was able to construct a new building for training and equipment storage for the Mechanical Maintenance Program in Mandan.

The BSC Foundation undergoes an annual independent audit each fiscal year, which runs July 1 through June 30. The recent audit report was presented and accepted at the annual meeting of the BSC Foundation Board of Trustees in September. The BSC Foundation Board of Trustees maintains a focus on good financial health in order to sustain support of BSC and the future generations of students.

Thank you for your loyal support of the BSC Foundation, BSC and BSC students. Your donations are making a positive difference in the lives of many students, faculty and staff at BSC.

Special thanks to the BSC Foundation and BSC College Advancement employees. A lot was accomplished with a small, but dedicated staff. Your extraordinary efforts are always appreciated!

Debra GallagherPresident

Bismarck State CollegeFoundation Board of Trustees

Kari L. KnudsonExecutive Director

BSC Foundation andVice President

for College Advancement

Dr. Larry C. SkogenPresident

Bismarck State College

2016-2017Faces of the Foundation

Cover designed by Brianna Svihl, a Bismarck State CollegeGraphic Design and Communications student.

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2016 - 2017 FISCAL REPORTSUPPORT AND REVENUE

OVER EXPENSES 2017$3,139,976

TOTAL ASSETS*JUNE 30, 2017

$47,643,862

ANNUAL GRANTS2017

$647,930 *Includes LLCsSUPPORT and REVENUE

Contributions .....................................................$1,823,734 Investments Gain (Loss) ....................................$1,702,138 Endowment Income .............................................$240,893 Special Events .........................................................$33,629 Direct Contributions to Programs .......................$681,045 Other Income ........................................................$491,766 Total Support and Revenue ............................$4,973,205 EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES (SUPPORT TO BSC) Scholarships ..........................................................$603,209 Student Recognition ...............................................$18,257 Employee Recognition ...........................................$22,980 Grants Program .....................................................$647,930 College Development ............................................$21,531 Total Support to BSC ........................................$1,313,907 OPERATIONS Salaries and Benefits ............................................$161,629 Interest Payments ....................................................$70,957 Other Operating Expenses .................................$209,095 FUND RAISING General Campaign .................................................$62,782 Special Events .........................................................$14,859

Total Foundation Expenses and Program Support .....$1,833,229 Support and Revenue Over Expenses............$3,139,976

July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

The Bismarck State College Foundation abides by all guidelines of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Donor’s Bill of Rights. Our cost to raise a dollar is 12.4¢, which is competitive with other organizations and well below the percentage required by oversight agencies. The BSC Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by state and federal tax laws. Most of our funds are permanently endowed, so the assets will be available to assist BSC and students for many generations. Our endowment qualifies for the State of North Dakota 40 percent tax credit.

We appreciate your generosity and commitment to education.

Total Support and Revenue $4,973,205

Total Support to BSC $1,313,907

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Cradle to Career Partnership

Andeavor and BSC

One word that gets used when talking about Andeavor and

Bismarck State College is partnership. This year, the Andeavor Foundation (formerly the Tesoro Foundation) awarded the BSC Foundation a $700,000 grant to fund the design of state-of-the-art 3-D curriculum in BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) programs.

Ron Day, Director of North Dakota Government and Public Affairs at Andeavor, explains the name change. Tesoro had 11 different refineries, each with names that would be well-known in some parts of the country but maybe not so well known in others. To give the growing company an identity that would be recognizable across the country, the new name, Andeavor, was adopted.

The name change doesn't change Andeavor’s dedication to partnering with the communities where it has facilities. One important part of those partnerships is the work of the Andeavor Foundation. The three pillars of the Foundation are STEM education, public safety, and the environment. When BSC approached

them about creating a program that would give students access to 3-D models for its process program, the Foundation was enthusiastic. BSC authored a grant request outlining the plan for the new curriculum, and it aligned with those Andeavor Foundation goals for promoting STEM. Day says, “Our Foundation was absolutely amazed with that grant. It was one of the best grant applications they received to date.”

Zak Allen, Project Manager at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, was instrumental in writing the grant. The grant will be used for curriculum development with funding for faculty and developers in the Curriculum Development Center (CDC). “Whenever we update or enhance curriculum,” says Allen, “it’s a team effort between faculty and the CDC.” With this grant, the CDC is updating 36 process-related courses. The enhancements include interactive learning tools that will make it possible for students, both on campus and online, to get as close to a real-world experience as possible without having to be in a refinery to get that experience.

Ron Day stresses the importance of this kind of enhanced curriculum. “We need those well-trained students. When they come out of that program they are ready to go,” he says. “We don’t need them to have five or ten years of experience because they have those skills already.” Zak Allen and the CDC team understand how important the detail in these animations is to the success of the program and for students who join the workforce right after graduation. Including this specialized 3-D animation in courses makes BSC’s one of the premiere programs in the country for process, and the accessibility for students makes it easy for a company like Andeavor to support it.

The fact that these courses will be available online is one of the major reasons the Andeavor Foundation was so eager to help support the BSC grant request. This was the kind of partnership that the Foundation was looking for, says Day. There were 3-D models out there, but they weren’t

The Mandan Refinery(Photos submitted by Andeavor)

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available online, so they weren’t accessible unless users were at the mainframe. Now students can just pull out their laptop and log into an interactive 3-D process plant. Day says, “That’s what we wanted, and BSC is making that happen.”

Andeavor’s partnership with BSC is great for maintaining relationships in the community and encouraging STEM education, but the web-based nature of the classes lets that work reach distance students, too, which was a very important piece of the grant application. These virtual models being online means all Andeavor locations can tap into those resources. Day explains that there are students who are working at the Andeavor refinery in Anacortes, Washington, taking classes while working at a facility and earning a degree at BSC. “That’s the perfect model for Andeavor,” Day states. “We can get that education process throughout our area of influence.” The distance learning component of BSC’s grant request made it an “absolute key fit” with the Andeavor Foundation’s goals, and the Foundation fully funded the grant application. Day says, “It was an incredible value for what Andeavor’s trying to accomplish and for our needs.”

Allen notes that BSC’s energy programs are always working to help meet the needs of industry partners. The process program has an advisory committee consisting of people from the energy industry, and the programs get feedback from them. “We want them to hire our grads,” he says, “so we need to teach our students those skills.” The process program has been around since 1982 and is an important part of BSC’s energy curriculum. “We’ve been doing it for a while, and we’re going to be doing it for a while,” Allen states. The CDC is finishing year one of a three-year project that will result in the enhancement of at least 36 courses plus offering a state-

of-the-art web-based 3-D simulation of a refinery.

Kari Knudson, Executive Director, BSC Foundation and Vice President for College Advancement, also values the partnership between Andeavor and BSC. The two organizations have a long-standing collaboration centered on preparing students for the workforce. She says, “It has been a pleasure to work with Andeavor and the Andeavor Foundation on this project, as well as previous projects we have been involved in together. The donation is significant and will greatly contribute to the enhancement of BSC’s energy curriculum. It is exciting to see the evolution of technology and how it can be applied to improve student learning and outcomes. This partnership benefits BSC and Andeavor, but most importantly it benefits students, both on campus and distance learners.”

Andeavor’s dedication to partnering with the community includes what Day calls “cradle to career” support when it comes to education. Fostering opportunities for students going into STEM helps the company serve the communities in which it’s located, but it also helps create a base of potential employees, encouraging them to look into careers in the refineries when they finish their education. Historically, the Foundation’s focus has been on students from middle school to high school, but the long partnership between Andeavor and BSC and the way the college really tailored this project to the company’s needs made it an easy decision. Day says, “We see the value BSC creates in the community, and we want to support the communities where we are located. Bismarck-Mandan is much stronger, and much more a center of activity, because of BSC, and we want to support that.”

Andeavor also knows many of its new hires want to stay in North Dakota. Day says they understand

that many young people want to have a career, but they also want to do their social and family things and that they are looking for a place where they can have both. “We have a ton of employees who are born here, lived here their entire lives, and are excited to be able to work in the Bismarck area.” This also offers another arena for partnership because it gives veteran operators and engineers an opportunity to work with students who come in for tours or internships, or even as new employees. The operators are able to mentor those new grads who become employees and become part of the Andeavor community as well as the community at large.

Day says, “We’ve had a great partnership with BSC and the power and process programs for years and years and years.” Andeavor hires are almost exclusively BSC graduates. The company is excited to get find new employees right out of BSC because they already understand the internal workings of the refinery. Students are ready to go when they’re done with the classes. Day notes, “It’s a match that’s perfect for us and for the Andeavor Foundation.”

To see a demonstration of the 3-D models, visit https://www.bscnecelabs.net/onlinepres/

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Trustee Spotlight

Deb Gallagher “The Credit Union is owned by its members — a cooperative model,” Debra M. Gallagher, President/CEO of Capital Credit Union in Bismarck said. “Everything we do, every decision made is made with the best interest of the members in mind rather than being solely focused on a profit for stockholders. It keeps us very centered on the members, and focused on what we can do to improve their financial well-being. We like to think of it as people helping people.”

As this year’s Bismarck State College Foundation Board of Trustees president, Deb brings the CU philosophy to the table as she shares a bit about her life, her education and her commitment to the college:

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I am a Bismarck kid through and through,” Deb Gallagher said. “I

never lived anywhere else. I never had a desire to go – it allowed me to establish roots here.

Born and raised in Bismarck, Deb said her parents were hard-working people. Her father Patrick Mitzel, a 1954 graduate of BSC, worked for the North Dakota State Highway Department for 40 plus years. Her mother, Marjorie taught rural farm school and later worked in retail at JC Penney and Herbergers while raising five children – three boys and two girls.

The second oldest child, Deb graduated from Bismarck High School, and as a senior, she started working at Capital Credit Union as part of the cooperative office education program. She has been there ever since.

Deb didn’t continue her education right away, but when she did, she chose Bismarck State College. Growing up her family did not have the resources to go elsewhere, so BSC was the best fit.

“Going away to college wasn’t really on my radar because we didn’t have the money to go elsewhere,” Deb said. “My parents never actually encouraged us to go to college, but they never told us there wasn’t anything we couldn’t do. I think that was more important – they always supported the choices we made – never pushing but no one pulling us back.”

After BSC, Deb continued her undergraduate studies and eventually pursued her master’s degree at the University of Mary.

“Education has become important to me – for someone who was a little slow at getting started, it became very important because it positioned me well professionally. It opened doors and allowed me to make choices.”

One of those choices was accepting the invitation to serve on the BSC Foundation Board of Trustees.

“I wasn’t sure what it was going to entail, but that was okay – BSC’s a great place. I come from a volunteer organization, and I appreciate what the Foundation and what the trustees do – they are a group of people who care about the college and are willing to offer their time and talent to make it a better place.”

She has served on the Foundation Board since 2010 and has participated in the process of scholarship and grant decisions.

“The Foundation is there to provide additional support to the college. As part of the programs committee, we get to decide on grants that help staff and professors with their projects – their wishes and dreams – it’s feel good stuff.”

This year she is serving as the Foundation Board president, which shows her commitment to education and particularly BSC.

“It (BSC) is really important, and they give so much back to the

community in the way of these college students and this workforce that they are educating. I hope the community appreciates BSC – I can’t imagine living somewhere that doesn’t have an opportunity for young people to continue their education – especially for those (and this gets pretty personal for me) who wouldn’t have had the opportunity.”

Deb has continued her own education and learning through a variety of institutes offered through the Credit Union industry, which included earning the Certified Credit Union CEO certification/designation.

This past spring, she was inducted into the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas Hall of Fame.

“I am a Bismarck kid through and through.” ~ Deb Gallagher

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Alumnus and Benefactor

Frank BavendickFrank Bavendick is a firm believer

in the benefits of self-discipline. He credits much of his success in school and in his business to what he learned as an athlete in high school and college.

“Athletics are good because they teach you self-discipline,” Frank said. “You work a little harder and you do a lot better.”

In high school, Frank (who was inducted into the North Dakota Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2016) was in football, basketball and track, and he lettered for four years. After graduating from Bismarck High School in 1948, Frank went to the University of North Dakota for a year. He and some of his friends who had also attended BHS decided to come back to their hometown and attend BJC to pursue a conference title in track and field. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate and they ended up having an abbreviated season. He returned to UND where he continued to excel in track and field, even while living in a windowless room under the stadium with other athletes.

“We didn’t smoke or drink. A few of us took those things we learned from the sport and kept ourselves in good physical shape. You set up a lifestyle, which is pretty valuable. That’s who you are.”

That sort of dedication paid off for Frank in his studies, as well. When others were heading back to their house to play games and socialize, Frank headed for the library to study.

“You got motivated, even if you

weren’t excited about it. You just went and did it.”

Frank took general education classes at BJC. He did well at writing; he “had a knack” for it, but a friend suggested he try marketing and he thought that sounded like a good direction. Ironically, he says, his weakest subject in school was accounting, but he was hired in accounting at a major oil

company after he finished school. He always kept in mind that lesson of doing “just a little bit more,” and he reaped the benefits of those efforts when he became a landman,

handling major land deals. When he graduated from college,

Frank worked for Union of California Corporation. He was transferred to Casper, Wyoming with his wife and a new baby. They moved around quite a bit. As Frank says, he worked for about the best company to work for, but his entrepreneurial spirit took over, and he wanted to venture out on his own.

He talked with his wife Joanne and she said, “If you’re not happy, we’ll go back to Bismarck.”

He quit his job and they moved to Bismarck in 1963. Frank says his wife had a lot to do with their success. She took care of the house and kids, and he took care of the business. “It’s still working out well—64 years later.”

This success at work and in his personal life was in direct correlation to something he learned as an athlete, which is that, truthfully, it only takes a little extra effort to reap some really extraordinary results. His athletic career demonstrated

that, and his professional endeavors did, as well. “Athletics were important to me for later in life. They were crucial for what I was to accomplish in my career and lifestyle.”

Frank is quick to note BJC helped him get a good start to a successful career. He saw Bismarck Junior College as a valuable educational experience, and he believes Bismarck State College is a good transition from high school to a four-year school. He says his professors here were excellent, and he carries with him the athletic and educational lessons he learned here.

Frank has had much personal success, and he says that while you can do a lot yourself, it’s important to have good people around you.

“I’ve had people who helped me out. You don't do it all on your own.”

“I thank the Lord I was born in Bismarck, North Dakota.” ~ Frank Bavendick

Lettering in track and field while attending Bismarck Junior College 1949-50, Frank Bavendick competed at the NDIAC Track & Field Championships under Mystics Coach Woody Wilson.

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Living a Life of Education

Irene TschiderIrene Boehm Tschider and her two

brothers, Leonard and James, grew up on a farm 13 miles west of Mandan near the town of Sweet Briar.

“We had cows and crops and cats and dogs,” Irene says. “We grew wheat and a little bit of corn, but it was hard because the land had been cut in two.”

Her parents George and Eva Boehm

farmed the acreage that was split when the highway was built, so the family struggled a bit. George was the oldest of six children, and his mother died when the youngest was born. He helped raise his siblings.

“He never talked about, but it was a big part of him—I always thought of him as a hero person.”

Irene’s mom didn’t go to school, but she understood how important it was for her children. When she was five years old, her mother sent her to the country school, and Irene began her education and her love for learning.

“I went to farm school, and I loved school. I started in first grade, but when we were about half way through the year, the teacher—her name was Irene, too—said I had finished the (first grade) materials, so I might as well go to second grade – so I had first and second grade in the first year—how do you thank a teacher for that?”

Irene continued to love school and eventually moved to Mandan to continue her education. She lived with her grandmother Rose Berger first and attended school in Mandan. She then finished her junior and senior years at St. Mary’s Central High School.

She had begun working for Jim and Roberta Wachter who owned a ranch in south Bismarck. They asked Irene to live with them and help take care of their two children, Cindy and Pat. They paid her room, board and tuition.

“They became my family,” Irene says. After graduation from high school, “They said, ‘if you stay with us again, we will pay your tuition to BJC.’”

Her time at BJC is remembered fondly.

“It was a wonderful school, and I knew a lot of kids from high school. The building was nice, and we had a lot of fun there. Dean Lee was the president. Alice Hanson was a really good teacher—she taught all of the business classes.”

Irene pauses, “it was small enough, so if you wanted to skip school to go have a cup of coffee, the teacher would come downtown and ask what you were doing there.”

And she laughs.About this same time, she met a

young man by the name of Morris

Irene holds the photo of the article that Morris saw in the newspaper while stationed in Korea. “He said, ‘I’m going to marry that girl,’” Irene said smiling. “I said ‘who is he anyway?’ I knew his brothers, but he was a little older than me. He kept calling me.” (Photo submitted)

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Irene taught at Bismarck State College for 35 years.

Irene visited with students Sara Boots and Morgan Drake in the Mystician office.

Tschider. While in the army, he was stationed in Korea, and he saw a hometown newspaper that featured a photo of Irene Boehm as the homecoming queen at St. Mary’s.

“He said, ‘I’m going to marry that girl,’” Irene says smiling. “I said ‘who is he anyway?’ I knew his brothers, but he was a little older than me. He kept calling me.”

In May 1957, Irene graduated from Bismarck Junior College.

In September 1957, Irene Boehm married Morris Tschider. And their interesting, exciting life began.

Morris had graduated from BJC in 1952 and was continuing his education at the University of North Dakota.

“He told me if I am going to school, you are too. It was exciting and scary. I had never lived anywhere else, and now I was a housemother in a men’s dorm.”

Morris and Irene also started their own family at this time and their first baby, Brenda was born in June of the following year and David came in May of the next year and Tom in June of the next year.

“I had three babies in three years while earning my master’s degree.”

After UND, Morris and Irene moved back to Bismarck. Morris began his

career as an attorney, and many in the family have followed the same career path. Irene continued to love school and found her calling was in education.

She was teaching at the business college downtown when her mentor Alice Hanson contacted her and told her to apply for a position at BJC.

“Ralph Werner hired me, and I stayed for a long time—I went into business but ended up teaching. I started on the third floor of Schafer Hall and taught with Alice Hanson, Jane Gray Stewart, Mike McCormack and Lois Engler. We were like a big family and got to know everybody.”

Irene taught classes in English, accounting, keyboarding, and shorthand. She was the chair of the legal assistant program and taught personal and professional development classes.

“We got very close to students. If they needed help, they could come into the office. It was a chance to teach young women what they will gain from it (education)—I enjoyed being a part of their lives. Now I see them here and there, and we visit—I am so proud of them and like seeing them doing well.”

Irene points to her own education when she talks about her desire to help others go to school.

“I was very fortunate. I have a good family, and I had a family in the Wachters who helped me through my first two years of BSC. All of those things are so special to me.

“I was able to be what I dreamed about—I knew I wanted to do something special but had no way to know how I would get to school—it was almost as if I was guided along the way—different people helping me.

“I wanted an education somehow. I wanted to read—we didn’t have many books but that was my ideal: I wanted to read and learn.

“I was able to go to school and that would sum me up.”

Today Irene continues her relationship with education and Bismarck State College by her involvement with the Foundation Board, the Alumni Association, the 1939 Society and most recently her dedication to Project Care, an emergency fund for BSC students in crisis.

“I am totally proud of this campus—it is beautiful. I love this campus—it came from a small amount to what it is today. It was always fun—we learned, but we also enjoyed it.

Students get individual help, which is probably the best thing about the school.

“BSC helps to get students to the next step.

“I would say if I was talking to someone thinking about going to school – I would tell them to go and have a life that makes a mark on somebody else.”

Morris and Irene were the 1997 Alumni of the Year.

“... go and have a life that makes a mark on somebody else.” ~ Irene Tschider

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2017 Bismarck State CollegeGolf Tournament

The annual Bismarck State College President’s Cup Golf Classic raised almost $14,000 for scholarships for student athletes.

Thirty-one teams gathered at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan for a gorgeous day of golf and fun on Friday, June 16, 2017. Thanks to our generous sponsors and fantastic volunteers for making this an exceptional event.

Awards were given to the top teams in the tournament. Overall Gross prize winner was the team from First Western Bank & Trust and Overall Net prize winner was the team from Wells Fargo.

Austin Mill from Dan’s Supermarket won the grand prize, which is a one week stay at a beautiful Arizona timeshare donated by Richard and Doris Flurer. Airfare was donated by First International Bank & Trust.

Golf Tournament Sponsors:American Bank Center

Bank of NDBNC National Bank

Cloverdale Foods CompanyDan's Supermarket

Eide BaillyFirst International Bank & Trust

First Western Bank & TrustGilchrist Dental

Golf Etc.iHeartMedia

Jerome DistributingKFYR-TV/West Dakota Fox

Kirkwood Bank & TrustMandan Parks & Recreation

MDU ResourcesOdney, Inc

PCIRaymond James

Richard and Doris FlurerRoughrider Harley Davidson

Scheel'sStarion Bank

TMI HospitalityTownsquare Media

United Printing

Hall of Fame Team left to right: Don Dihle, Brent Wallender, Ron Bitz, Mike Montgomery, Steve Bratlien

Following the golf tournament, Mike Montgomery was inducted into the Bismarck State College Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike played basketball for the Mystics during the 1969-70 and 1970-71 seasons. His efforts led the Mystics to the Mon-Dak Conference Championship, the North Dakota State Junior College Championship and the NDJCAA Region XIII Championship. Mike was a two-time All Mon-Dak Conference selection in 1970 and 1971 and earned NJCAA All Region XIII honors in 1971. Pictured left: Buster Gilliss congratulates Mike. Pictured right: Mike with his jersey.

Lady Alumni Team left to right: Rita Lindgren, Tamara Barber, Linda Fossum, Rosemarie Kuntz

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2017 Bismarck State College President’s Run

Don BigwoodThe Bismarck State College

President’s Run marked its 10th anniversary on Friday, July 14, 2017.

Motorcycle and car enthusiasts joined BSC President Larry C. Skogen and family, friends, colleagues and students of retired BSC Professor of Mathematics Don Bigwood for this year’s run to Minot.

Participants enjoyed lunch at the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot followed by a tour of the Dakota Territory Air Museum and a special exhibit of the Texas Flying Legends

Warbirds (WWII aircraft) before returning to Bismarck.

Inducted into BSC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010 and bestowed BSC Professor Emeritus status in 2011, Bigwood taught at Bismarck State College for 45 years; first as associate professor of mathematics, then as adjunct and tutor.

In recognition of his dedication to education, the Don Bigwood Scholarship Fund was established to support students pursuing math and engineering degrees.

Contributions to the Don Bigwood Scholarship fund are tax deductible and may be eligible for a North Dakota state 40 percent tax credit.

In addition, donations made to Don’s scholarship by Dec. 31, 2017 may be eligible for a 50 percent match from the state, making your gift even more significant.

President’s Run Sponsors:BlackRidge Bank

Cloverdale Foods CompanyFlash Printing

Kupper Chevrolet SubaruMcQuade Distributing Company, Inc.

Moritz Sport & MarinePuklich Chevrolet

Larry Rolfson

Lynne and Don Bigwood

“Jim and Carrie Berg have been extremely generous to the Mystics. They are two of the greatest people I’ve ever met, and it’s easy to see why Ben was such an outstanding young man. The Berg’s generosity allowed us to do many things including funding new batting helmets and meals when the team traveled to Arizona. It is so cool to see members of their family at our games in their “13” shirts whether we’re in Williston, Minot, or right here at home. The success we enjoyed last spring wouldn’t have been possible without their support as we played in honor of Ben all season.” ~ Corby McGlauflin, Head Men’s Baseball CoachPictured is his family with the BSC Mystics at a memorial game for Ben April 23, 2017. (Photo by Andrea Weikum)

Ben Berg was a student and baseball player at Bismarck State College.He died Oct. 4, 2016 while duck hunting. His parents have donated to the BSC Foundation and to the Mystics in his memory.

Remembering

Ben Berg

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Kermit LidstromFaculty and Staff Excellence Awards

Jack Fellowship Recipient

David Lewellyn

In 1985, Bismarck State College President Kermit Lidstrom wanted to offer an opportunity for faculty and

staff to be recognized and rewarded for their individual outstanding accomplishments. Knowing that recognition would be more favorable if nominated by their peers and mentees, the Faculty and Staff Awards for Excellence were created.

Each year, faculty, staff and students are asked to nominate faculty or staff members who have made a special or significant contribution to BSC in the past year. These people would have demonstrated excellence in performance of their job duties.

The Kermit Lidstrom Faculty and Staff Awards for Excellence are announced each spring at the BSC Celebration ceremony. The recipients include faculty awards, staff awards and adjunct/part-time awards.

Recipients of the2017 Kermit Lidstrom

Faculty and Staff Execellence Awards

FACULTY: Jeff Skibicki, Associate Professor of Mathematics Joe Vuolo, Associate Professor of Accounting Lucas Pippenger, Computer Science Lecturer

STAFF Mary Sennert, Academic/Multicultural Advisor Linda Greenstein, Financial Aid Manager

A lifelong North Dakotan, David Lewellyn is a Visual Artist and has

been teaching as a Professor of Visual Art at Bismarck State College since 2007.

Currently Dave teaches Painting I and II, Drawing I and II, Sculpture I and II and Figure Drawing. He has also taught Introduction to Visual Art, 2D Design, 3D Design, Printmaking I, Printmaking II.

Dave’s education began in 2001 as a nontraditional student at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, N.D. then continued to North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D. He studied abroad with Montserrat College Of Art | Beverly, Mass., Viterbo, Italy in 2004. Dave received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2007, and he is currently finishing a Masters of Art degree from the University of Montana, Missoula Mont.

Dave currently serves as the BSC Vice President of the Faculty Senate and is a standing member on several

other committees. In 2017, Dave became the recipient

of the Jack Fellowship Grant from the Bismarck State College Foundation Board of Trustees. The fellowship, valued at $25,000, helps BSC faculty and staff further their education, conduct research or pursue professional development. He was also chosen to create and install a wall sculpture for the Bavendick State Room in the BSC National Energy

Center of Excellence building. Dave’s other activities include being

a travel abroad adviser/chaperone for students for two Rome trips 2013 and 2017. He enjoys participating in BSC’s Annual Collage Concert, painting on stage while students perform music.

Off campus Dave is an artist member of Bismarck Art & Galleries Association 2008-present and Arts North Dakota – Arts Advocacy Group 2014-present. He is also a member of the North Dakota State Historical Society.

Dave has exhibited his work in galleries all over North Dakota and was chosen to be a part of the Western Design Conference 2008-2010 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. as a Juried Artist Exhibitor, and he is featured in the Western Design Conference publication.

Dave stays current as an artist working in the studio and enjoys time with family and friends.

Dave Lewellyn

Dr. Kermit Lidstrom

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2016-2017SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

ACADEMICSCHOLARSHIPS

Chris Albin Memorial ScholarshipEric Burcham, Rapid City, SD

American Legion Auxiliary,Loyd Spetz Unit No. 1 ScholarshipKatelyn Schiermeister, Bismarck, ND

Alec Anagnost Memorial ScholarshipDanielle Roehrich, Mandan, ND

Myron Atkinson, Jr. ScholarshipJared Baesler, Mott, ND

Myron Atkinson, Sr.Memorial ScholarshipJasmyn Loven, Bismarck, ND

Myron and Marjory Atkinson ScholarshipHailey Engbrecht, Bismarck, ND Brady Warcken, LaMoure, ND

Patrick Atkinson Scholarshipsfor Enriching ND ScholarshipAshlynn Grasl, Bismarck, NDMegan Hendricks, Bismarck, NDEthan Laframboise, Turtle Lake, NDShelby Leonard, St. John, NDTrenton McCloud, Rolla, NDQuinnlyn Nelson, Dickinson, NDPeter Rackov, Dickinson, ND

Frank Bavendick ScholarshipKiton Ademeso, Lagos, Nigeria Alyssa Beck, Bismarck, NDBailie Beer, Keldron, SDBen Berg, Bismarck, ND Nicole Bunting, Redwood Valley, MNMelvin Collins, West Fargo, ND Morgan Erickson, Nickerson, KS Tyler Famias, Bismarck, ND Peyton Gabrielson, Flasher, ND Spencer Gillund, Enderlin, ND Syann Golus, Belcourt, ND Sierra Graff, Oxbow, ND Tyler Gravseth, Cooperstown, ND Hannah Hanson, Mandan, ND Alex Horner, Bismarck, ND Kaelen Johnson, Peoria, IL Beau Kary, Bismarck, ND Grant Kohlus, Eagle Butte, SD Benson Kramer, Dickinson, ND Kolter Langdon, Gillette, WY Luke Leingang, Bismarck, ND Macy Lynch, Bismarck, NDZac Martin, Bismarck, ND

Frank Bavendick Scholarship, cont. Larry McCormick, Hardin, MT Allie Mischel, Bismarck, ND Brittany Moser, Strasburg, ND Brody Nieuwsma, Strasburg, ND Cassie Pike, Devils Lake, ND Harris Rice, Bismarck, ND Jesse Roberts, Minot, ND Hadley Rosales, Bismarck, ND Alex Russell, Bismarck, ND Taylor Schmeichel, Jamestown, ND Secora Schmidt, Flasher, ND Jaden Scott, Bismarck, ND Mariah Sellon, Turtle Lake, ND Leroy Smith III, Peoria, IL Curtis Stahlecker, Rapid City, SD Rumor Stokes, Hewitt, MNJoel Thune, Bismarck, ND Jared Walter, Bismarck, ND Jared Walters, Mandan, ND Sean Williams, Lambert, MT

Ronald R. BeckerMemorial ScholarshipKayla Sailer, Bismarck, ND

Gordon and Paula Binek ScholarshipMegan Berg, Bismarck, ND

Bismarck Public SchoolsOutstanding Student ScholarshipBrianna Crispell, Bismarck, ND Jacob Ellingson, Bismarck, ND Collin Rose, Bismarck, ND William Winterberg, Bismarck, ND

Bismarck VFW Post 1326Veterans ScholarshipMichael Sims, Minot, ND

David & Myrna Blackstead ScholarshipAdam Pfeifer, Bismarck, ND

Paul and Judith BodmerEnglish ScholarshipSara Bolme, Bismarck, ND

Boekes Family ScholarshipTaylor Wilson, Bismarck, ND

Georgiana BordenMemorial ScholarshipAlli Mogen, Watford City, ND

Ervin and Dorothy BourgoisMemorial ScholarshipEdward Acheampong, Bismarck, NDKarlee Chaffee, Bismarck, ND Paige Christ, Jamestown, ND Madelyn Hanson, Mandan, ND McKenzie Lewis, Bismarck, ND

Walter L. and Lucille Braun ScholarshipLaiken Bren, Mandan, ND Cassidy Fitch, Hannover, ND Matthew Heupel, Bismarck, ND Lucas Leingang, Bismarck, ND Brynn Reinbold, Bismarck, ND

Richard Brown Memorial ScholarshipJewel Faul, McClusky, ND

Robert R. and DeLayne M. Brown Scholarship*Bradley Kostelecky, Bismarck, ND Brandon Pierce, Bowman, ND Jason Schade, Bowman, ND

BSC Foundation ScholarshipIsaac Hanson, Bismarck, ND Tylor Olson, Bottineau, ND Alexis Larson, Carrington, ND

BSC Legacy ScholarshipAllison Ziebarth, Ray, ND

As an older student that has returned to college in order to make a career change, I am extremely grateful for any assistance I receive. This scholarship is not only given to me, but to my wife and three young children. During my studies and internship I have found a career field that I am truly passionate about. Thank you for being a part of this life altering career change through this scholarship. – Sean Kiesz

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BSC National Alumni Association ScholarshipSean Kiesz, Bismarck, ND

Michael and Peggy Bullinger ScholarshipJeremy Friesz, Mandan, ND Justine Schaff, New Salem, ND Capital City Lions ScholarshipAmy Adams, Mandan, ND

Cash For Our Kids ScholarshipOrrin Burch, Mandan, ND Chad Coulter, Bismarck, ND Brianna Crispell, Bismarck, ND Courtney Emmil, Bismarck, ND Madison Freadrich, Bismarck, ND Meghan Friese, Bismarck, ND Samuel Gable, Mandan, ND Magdaleno Gutierrez, Mandan, ND MiKayla Hoynes, Bismarck, ND Mikayla Lennie, New Salem, ND Sydney Munns, Mandan, ND Aurora Niblick, Bismarck, ND Jeffrey Pitcher, Bismarck, ND Kyland Ziegler, Bismarck, ND

Century Booster Bust ScholarshipBria Ziegler, Bismarck, ND

Marc and Betty ChristiansonMemorial Scholarship Westen Feickert, Martin, NDMcKenna Mayne, Watford City, ND Connor Neva, Jamestown, ND Felicia Schumacher, Bismarck, ND

Jim Christianson ScholarshipAlLee Vetter, Linton, ND

Cecilia Deichert ScholarshipLisa Ellis, Rocklin, CA

Warren DeKrey ScholarshipShantel Bender, Hazelton, ND

Susanne Delaney MattheisMemorial ScholarshipNicole Bunting, Redwood Falls, MN

Gordon Dietrich ScholarshipTy Oakland, Bismarck, ND

Pat and Mary Dirk ScholarshipKara Hathaway, Bismarck, ND Patricia Romanyshyn, Dickinson, ND

James and Mildred DuffyMemorial ScholarshipMorgan Holzer, Linton, ND

Edwin and Dorothy EdlundMemorial ScholarshipGavin Amdahl, Max, ND

Heber Edwards Memorial ScholarshipKurt Regenscheid, Austin, MN

Judith Ekberg Johnson ScholarshipKara Langerud, Watford City, ND

William and Marietta Ekberg ScholarshipScott Mann, Bismarck, ND

Cheryl Elsbernd Scholarship Danielle Dinga, Bismarck, ND

Energy Generation Conference ScholarshipCole Solem, Beulah, ND

Marvin E. and Lois J. Erdmann ScholarshipMadyson Hintz, Bismarck, ND

Richard Espeland ScholarshipAustin Feil, Mandan, ND

Exceptional Honors ScholarshipKaitlyn Binstock, McKenzie, ND Tucker Johnson, Wilton, NDJanessa Muth, Dilworth, MN Noah Person, Bismarck, ND LaRae Skachenko, Coleharbor, ND Jaycee Walter, Bismarck, ND

Walt and Norma FiedlerMemorial Scholarship Ariana Herman, Bismarck, ND

Burt Finney Memorial ScholarshipJordan Tomlinson, Bismarck, ND

Debra Gallagher and Greg Tschider Scholarship*Magdalyn Brendel, Bismarck, ND

Gate City Bank ScholarshipKennedy Chrest, Kenmare, ND

Gateway HealthMart Pharmacy ScholarshipBrennen Kuntz, Bismarck, ND

Florence P. GeorgeMemorial ScholarshipTheresa Fricke, Bismarck, ND

John Giese ScholarshipRocky Bellomy, Sheridan, AR

Frank GilchristMemorial Athletic ScholarshipUsman Haruna, Kaduna, Nigeria

Jennifer GladdenMemorial ScholarshipMckinzie Jensen, Kenmare, ND

Ray Grabar ScholarshipBeau Kary, Bismarck, ND

Great Plains & EmPowerND Energy Conference ScholarshipCole Koppinger, Bismarck, ND Ryan Waechter, Crosby, ND

Leslie GullicksonMemorial ScholarshipPreston Peterson, Fullerton, ND

Dean GunschMemorial Scholarship*Jordan Gullickson, New England, ND

Bonnie GuttormsonMemorial ScholarshipKarissa Liebelt, Fort Peck, MT

Vern and Doris Hansen Memorial ScholarshipJustine Baker, Bismarck, ND

Harvey HarrisMemorial ScholarshipMorgan Menge, Bismarck, ND

Steven HarrisMemorial ScholarshipMorgen Hagerott, Bismarck, ND

Dr. Beulah M. HedahlMemorial ScholarshipCody Carnes, Bismarck, NDEthan Eckholm, Wing, ND

Neil HedahlMemorial ScholarshipJohn Vandal, Langdon, ND

Winnifred Coyne HedahlMemorial Student NurseScholarshipMorgan Raap, Mohall, ND

Thank you, again, for your generosity and support. I will always be working to be the best person I can be. I hope one day I can give back to others just the way you have done. - Ty Oakland

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Raymond HeidMemorial ScholarshipCassidy Miller, Bismarck, ND

Tim Hennessy ScholarshipAshley Welander, Rolla, ND

Pat Higgins Caudel ScholarshipBenson Kramer, Dickinson, ND

Bryce and Maxine Hill ScholarshipAshley Matheny, Lisbon, ND

Ken Hoff Athletic ScholarshipJayzon Owens, Appleton, WI

Ray and Gertha Hoffman ScholarshipAlexis Glass, Bismarck, ND

Michael Hummel ScholarshipBailey Walters, Hazen, ND

Niles and Ginger Hushka ScholarshipDavid Schwartz, Bismarck, ND

Chuck and Carol Iten ScholarshipMadison Becker, Bismarck, NDJacob Denning, Bismarck, NDKaslynn Westerman, Mandan, NDZach Wiese, Mandan, ND

Tom JackMemorial ScholarshipFaith Krom, Cando, NDKyle Sease, Bismarck, ND

John P. JacksonMemorial ScholarshipKayla Hart, Chaseley, ND

Carrie JenningsMemorial ScholarshipBailie Beer, Keldron, SD

Jerome’s DistributingAthletic ScholarshipSeth Gilliss, New Rockford, ND

Norman KaminsMemorial ScholarshipLindsey Duben, Coleharbor, ND

KFYR-TV ScholarshipMara Roteliuk, Sawyer, NDDynae Zubke, Dickinson, ND

Thomas KleppeMemorial ScholarshipSavana Wretling, Garrison, ND

KLJ Engineering ScholarshipChristian Cepek, Mandan, NDMelanie Dougan, Minot, ND

Frank KochMemorial ScholarshipTate Brunelle, Bismarck, ND

Dr. Eugene and Carol KralicekMemorial ScholarshipJanetta Vander Wal, Washburn, ND

Ed KringstadMemorial ScholarshipCassidy Wilhelm, Bismarck, ND

Brian Kroshus ScholarshipMargaret Brink, Bismarck, ND

Ken LaMontMemorial ScholarshipTanner Due, Mandan, ND McKayla Howling Wolf, Mandan, ND

Peter and Marcella LangMemorial ScholarshipAlyssa Beck, Bismarck, ND

Leonard and Doris LarshusMemorial ScholarshipTate Abrahamson, Velva, ND

Leona P. and Francis A. LarsonJC Penney ScholarshipAnthony Bitz, Bismarck, NDJaycee Howard, Bismarck, ND

Mary Morris LaschkewitschMemorial ScholarshipAllison Mischel, Bismarck, ND

Sidney J. LeeMemorial ScholarshipChazlynn Sondrol, Turtle Lake, ND

Dr. Kermit LidstromMemorial ScholarshipBrian Erickson, Dickinson, ND

Evan E. LipsMemorial ScholarshipDalton Sanders, Bismarck, ND

David Ludwig ScholarshipWilson Fancieh, Harvey, ND

Mandan Band Blast ScholarshipAndrew Eckroth, Bismarck, ND

Sam McQuade, Sr.Charity Softball Tournament ScholarshipCassidy Miller, Bismarck, ND

MDU ResourcesFoundation ScholarshipAustin Hintz, Hazen, NDLucas Montag, Finley, NDAnthony Roth, Strasburg, ND

Sam and Bertha MerrittMemorial ScholarshipTaylor Krom, Cando, NDSkyler Patterson, Souris, ND

Dennis F. Meyer ScholarshipColtyn Nelson, Dickinson, ND

Henry and Agnes MillerMemorial Scholarship Ashlee Edwards, Rhame, ND

William “Bill” MillsMemorial ScholarshipKylee Olson, Bismarck, ND

Roy and Patricia Mindt ScholarshipRaina Hanley, New Salem, ND

I really cannot wait to start college at BSC. I’m very excited to pursue the major that I chose and I know that no matter what I pick BSC will be the best place for me. I can’t wait to prove to the BSC Foundation how much it means to me to be awarded this scholarship, by working hard and doing my best. – Madison Freadrich

The ability to continue my education and expand my horizons to lead to a career is a breathtaking opportunity that I am stunned to have. I’d like to thank you deeply and sincerely for the opportunity to expand my education at Bismarck State. – Meghan Friese

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Dr. James MosesMemorial ScholarshipKara Skiple, Fargo, ND

LeRoy NayesMemorial ScholarshipMikenzie Elliot, Mayville, NDJeremy Friesz, Mandan, NDMichael Olson, Bismarck, NDJaycee Walter, Bismarck, ND

ND Ford/AAA Auto SkillsCompetition ScholarshipNicholas Brousseau, Bismarck, ND

ND SkillsUSA ScholarshipLukas Becker, Bismarck, NDJacob Ellingson, Bismarck, NDCollin Rose, Bismarck, NDKeenan Welder, Bismarck, ND

ND Society of Professional Engineers ScholarshipTyler Weigel, Mandan, ND

Carl and Leora NelsonMemorial ScholarshipCarson Roney, Oakes, ND

Barbara Nielsen Heinle ScholarshipMatalyn Lund, Bismarck, ND

Dr. Robert NordstromMemorial ScholarshipKylie VanderVorste, Bismarck, NDBria Ziegler, Bismarck, ND

Marcia OlsonMemorial ScholarshipGrace Peterson, Mandan, ND

Doris OrrMemorial ScholarshipMary Anton, Bismarck, ND

Part-Time ScholarshipJustin Burke, Bismarck, ND

Roger PeetMemorial ScholarshipDauntae Martin, Bismarck, ND

John Pierson ScholarshipCarlie Borchers, Mandan, ND

President’s Run ScholarshipVictoria Andrus, Turtle Lake, NDSierra Graff, Oxbow, ND

Dr. N. Oliver RamstadMemorial ScholarshipTaylor Kamp, Garrison, ND

George M. RegisterMemorial ScholarshipJade Neumann, Bismarck, ND

Eldon H. ReinkeMemorial ScholarshipRachel Eliason, Beulah, ND

Ken and Carmen Reno ScholarshipSamantha Drader, Towner, NDShantel Kramer, Glen Ullin, NDKendra Swanson, Bowman, NDAllie Weiss, New Salem, ND Alison Widmer, New Rockford, ND

Kenneth Reno ScholarshipEmily Greff, Bismarck, ND

Lloyd RitchieMemorial Scholarship*Marissa Meidinger, Zeeland, ND

Warren Robinson ScholarshipMatthew Irvine, Bismarck, ND

William Roesgen ScholarshipDawson Skalsky, Bismarck, ND

Milton RueMemorial ScholarshipMcKynzie Frieze, Mandan, ND

Donald L. RussellMemorial ScholarshipBenjamin Makay, New Rockford, ND

Erik Sakariassen ScholarshipTayler Kerzmann, Garrison, ND

John R. Sakariassen ScholarshipAnika Rovig, Minot, ND

Paul Sandness Scholarship*Anthony Schumacher, Linton, ND

Harold SchaferMemorial ScholarshipShawna Newell, Minot, ND

Herb SchimmelpfennigMemorial ScholarshipBryce Pilon, Bismarck, ND

Clara SchleicherMemorial ScholarshipJohn Patterson, Souris, ND

Kay Schlosser ScholarshipDavid Dockter, Streeter, ND

Michael Schmitz ScholarshipBrittany Hawkinson, Bismarck, ND

Lyle and Charlene Schuchard ScholarshipLogan Ackerman, Dickinson, ND

Mary Moses SchwichtenbergMemorial ScholarshipLarissa Kaiser, Lincoln, ND

John and Mary Shaffer Scholarship*Andrew Odden, Bismarck, NDRobyn Patch, Bismarck, NDMara Roteliuk, Sawyer, ND

Ken and Anne ShafferMemorial ScholarshipJesse Gilbertson, Binford, NDSpencer Gillund, Enderlin, NDKeenan Kaufman, Bismarck, NDAimee Kittilson, Bismarck, NDBrandy Myers, Bismarck, NDBrandon Oien, Linton, NDMikayla Pfaff, Bismarck, NDMitchel Pilon, Bismarck, ND

Greggory A. Sharpe ScholarshipAlexandra Bolton, Bismarck, ND

Through my years of school, I have found myself through my education. In just one year at Bismarck State College I can truly say this statement without hesitation. In this short time I have gone from total apprehension about my future to absolute certainty about my career path and the path I will take beyond BSC. There is no end to my thanks and gratitude. Thank you for continuing to change our college community for the better and allowing students to achieve their goals and be recognized for their hard work. – Meghan McNeil

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Shiloh Skyhawktion ScholarshipPaige Kihle, Bismarck, ND

Gerald Skogley ScholarshipAustin McDaniel, Bismarck, ND

Edward and Gladys SmithMemorial ScholarshipRobyn Duttenhefner, Menoken, ND

Maurice SmithMemorial ScholarshipLeif Everson, Bismarck, ND

Lynn W. SperryMemorial ScholarshipTanner Domonoske, Wilton, ND

St. Mary’s Central High SchoolCarnival ScholarshipAmy Obritsch, Bismarck, ND

Jason and Dr. Nigeria Stahl ScholarshipMiranda Scherr, Strasburg, NDRachal Umber, Linton, ND

Bob StenehjemMemorial ScholarshipJessica Schaff, Mandan, ND

Student Government Association ScholarshipRyan Pederson, Bismarck, ND

Study Abroad ScholarshipIvy Bergstrom, Williston, ND

Paul R. Swanson ScholarshipJonathan Larson, Bismarck, NDJaden Scott, Bismarck, NDAriana Zook, Bowman, ND

Walter J. SwensenMemorial ScholarshipTarynn Jacobson, Alexander, ND

Harley and Margaret Swenson ScholarshipKylie Stark, Bismarck, ND

Adrian and Ardeth TaylorMemorial ScholarshipEvan Burckhard, Towner, ND

Aldeen Paris Welsh TaylorMemorial ScholarshipDonna Kilzer, Lincoln, ND

Cedric K. and Mary K. Theel Scholarship*Scott Mann, Bismarck, ND

Dr. Donna S. ThigpenNursing ScholarshipQuinn Karges, Bismarck, ND

Harvey ThorsonMemorial ScholarshipTaya Bandle, Glen Ullin, NDNikole Bitterman, Hazen, ND Levi Boehm, Mandan, ND Schea Bullhead, Fort Yates, ND Maggie Conlon, Hebron, ND Krysten Doll, New Salem, ND Natalie Duppong, Glen Ullin, ND Mariah Fitterer, Glen Ullin, ND Serena Frederick, Flasher, ND Carly Freeman, Washburn, ND Amber Friedt, Mott, ND Allison Gion, Regent, ND Haley Gullickson, Cannon Ball, ND Rebecca Helbling, Mandan, ND Haley Hill, Mott, ND Zachary Kessler, Glen Ullin, ND Trever Leingang, Mandan, ND Shaylin Luger, Fort Yates, ND Scott Lund, Sentinel Butte, ND Jaron Morman, Glen Ullin, ND Lingzhi Nelson, Mandan, ND Cierra Philbrick, Washburn, NDBailey Schlosser, Mandan, ND Joseph Schmidt, Mandan, ND Caleb Southerland, Dickinson, ND Hunter Strickland, Washburn, ND Lucas Wagner, Glen Ullin, ND Audrey Wilhelmi, Mandan, NDDynae Zubke, Dickinson, ND

Bill Townsend ScholarshipMichael Olson, Bismarck, ND

Irene Tschider ScholarshipBenjamin Berg, Bismarck, ND

Glenn C. and Leola VantineMemorial ScholarshipAshton Wiederholt, Mobridge, SD

Wachter Family ScholarshipJenna Duttenhefner, Menoken, ND Jessica Duttenhefner, Menoken, ND

Curt Walth ScholarshipPhillip Fisher, Dickinson, ND

Robert and Lillian Ward ScholarshipShayla Diede, Pingree, ND

Robert WebbMemorial Scholarship Michael Becker, Bismarck, ND

John Weeda ScholarshipMiranda Schwab, Bismarck, ND

Tony Welder ScholarshipJaden Jangula, Napoleon, ND

Wells Fargo ScholarshipTara Dillon, Scranton, NDNicole Erickson, Harvey, ND

Ralph WernerMemorial ScholarshipJames Dinius, Langdon, ND

Michael H. WickstromMemorial ScholarshipBrady Bachmeier, Harvey, ND

George F. WillMemorial ScholarshipCassidy Wilhelm, Bismarck, ND

Thomas A. WinterMemorial ScholarshipLinzee Volk, New England, ND

Howard Wolfe Scholarship Abby Kaseman, Bismarck, ND

JOURNALISMSCHOLARSHIPS

The Bismarck TribuneCelebrate 2000 Legacy ScholarshipAlexis Larson, Bismarck, ND

BSC Foundation ScholarshipHunter Andes, Plaza, NDDylan Bender, Bismarck, NDAlicia Billock, Mott, NDBrock Hiltner, Bismarck, NDMeghan McNeil, Lincoln, NDDanielle Molinaro, Bismarck, NDQuinnlynn Nelson, Dickinson, NDAustin Rietz, Mandan, ND

I cannot express fully how much it means to me to receive this scholarship to further my education. As a human being, it fills me with such joy to know that there are people like you that are willing to be so selfless and generous towards others. I am beyond words. Thank you! – Alexandra Bolton

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PERFORMING ARTSSCHOLARSHIPS

Lydia BavendickMemorial ScholarshipMargaret Brink, Bismarck, ND

BSC Foundation ScholarshipElizabeth Bennett, Mandan, NDCarlie Borchers, Mandan, NDTim Bjugstad, Mandan, NDAlexis Boehm, Bismarck, NDMargaret Brink, Bismarck, NDStephanie Davis, Bismarck, NDCassidy Fitch, Hannover, NDMorgen Hagerott, Bismarck, NDIsaac Hansen, Bismarck, NDKara Hathaway, Bismarck, NDKeedan Holzworth, Lincoln, NDMatthew Irvine, Bismarck, ND Paige Kihle, Bismarck, ND

Daryk Brown Memorial ScholarshipAdler Scheer, Bismarck, ND

Brett R. DvirnakMemorial ScholarshipJacob Lawler, Mandan, NDJacob Pertile, Bismarck, ND

Martha JackMemorial ScholarshipCassidy Miller, Bismarck, ND

Peg JackMemorial ScholarshipCassidy Miller, Bismarck, ND

Tom and Frances LeachMemorial ScholarshipMegan Fitterman, Mandan, NDKayla Sailer, Bismarck, ND Sam and Bertha MerrittMemorial ScholarshipMichael Bahm, New Salem, NDShayna Crimmins, Bismarck, NDCasey Devos, Bismarck, NDTanner Duppong, Bismarck, ND

Sam and Bertha MerrittMemorial Scholarship cont.Raina Hanley, Bismarck, NDAriana Herman, Bismarck, NDMiriah Leier, Bismarck, NDLawrence Luger, Fort Yates, NDKayla Sailer, Bismarck, ND Jasmyn Williams, Mandan, NDCarly Willoughby, Bismarck, ND

Tom and Mary Probst Scholarship*Parsheana Adams, Bismarck, NDMadelyn Kopp, Bismarck, ND

BSC Foundation ScholarshipJason Kuusisto, Bismarck, NDMelissa Larson, Bismarck, NDMatalyn Lund, Bismarck, NDAdam Maragos , Bismarck, NDMeghan McNeil, Lincoln, NDSummer Pearson, Bismarck, NDPeter Rackov, Bismarck, NDTabitha Reichenberg, Center, NDEthan Savenko, Bismarck, NDChazlynn Sondrol, Bismarck, NDAustin Streyle, Menoken, NDBrittany Teetz, Bismarck, NDCarly Willoughby, Bismarck, ND

Betty SakariassenMemorial Scholarship*Matthew Irvine, Bismarck, ND

Sheila SchaferMemorial ScholarshipAlicia Billock, Mott, ND

John and Mary Shaffer Scholarship*Victoria Bellon, Bismarck, NDChristian Cepek, Mandan, ND

Jane Gray StewartMemorial ScholarshipDavid Dockter, Streeter, NDTyler Johnson, Minot, NDAlexis Larson, Carrington, NDTinashe Mukoyi, Dickinson, ND

TECHNICALSCHOLARSHIPS

Allen Energy Scholarship Brandon Harris, Green, WI

Alliance Pipeline/Wayne Schonert Memorial ScholarshipKyler Pazdernik, Mandan, NDKeenan Welder, Bismarck, ND

American Gas Association ScholarshipRyan Solseth, Cando, ND Corey Wainwright, Bismarck, ND

BAS in Energy Management ScholarshipJessica Fardanesh, Folsom, CA Kevin Rebel, Hebron, ND

Basin Electric Power Cooperative Welding ScholarshipAustin Costner, Lincoln, ND

Frank Bavendick ScholarshipTy Bergquist, Bottineau, NDAndrew Fransen, Cando, NDEvan Gesellchen, Finley, NDHunter Goldade, Lincoln, NDMatthew Heupel, Bismarck, NDEric Hooker, Williston, NDMatthew Jahner, Bismarck, NDNaTesa Messerschmidt, Dickinson, NDLucas Montag, Bismarck, NDCatherine Nelson, Dickinson, NDColeman Poort, Bismarck, NDZebulen Pulkinen, Tioga, NDPatrick Rooney, Bismarck, NDAdam Schwehr, Rugby, NDMichelle Slominski, Finley, NDJacob Sowers, Bismarck, NDParker Stein, Bismarck, NDRichard Thomas, Wing, NDHunter Wall, Minot, NDKiefer Ward, Minot, ND

Bismarck-Mandan Homebuilders Association ScholarshipCole Bossart, Bismarck, NDTanner Sanford, Reeder, NDAndrew Schafer, Flasher, ND

Ervin and Dorothy BourgoisMemorial ScholarshipRaina Hanley, New Salem, NDKatelyn Horner, Napoleon, NDSeth Privratsky, Belfield, NDJason Schade, Bowman, ND

Cass County Electric Cooperative Lineworker ScholarshipJeremy Radcliffe, Fargo, ND

I did know Daryk. He was a good person, and unfortunately left here far too early in life. I am happy to say though that with the money you have supplied, I am able to hopefully carry on a part of him into my studies and make it out into a teaching career and touch the hearts of many young students like him. So, again, I thank you for the help and support that has been provided from his memorial scholarship. – Adler Scheer

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When a student chooses to live on campus, it can offer opportunities for a very rich campus life

experience. Living and participating in the campus community offers an opportunity to develop life-long friendships with individuals sharing many common bonds, the environment fosters educational and personal growth of students, and many conveniences based on location and cost.

The support of the BSC Foundation to build campus apartments created a much needed option for students to have more responsibility while staying close to campus. The apartments changed the feeling of BSC’s campus life for the best.

Residence Halls

CHS Inc. Scholarship*Emily Bendish, Mandan, NDWesten Feickert, Martin, NDRaina Hanley, New Salem, NDDylan Lauinger, Esmond, NDJason Schade, Bowman, ND

Bill Clairmont ScholarshipCynthia Henriquez, Mandan, ND

Corvettes of Dakota Territory ScholarshipBraydon Lautenschlager, Berthold, ND

DarbyTech Training Equipment ScholarshipMark Veverka, Dickinson, ND

Doosan Scholarship Sponsored by Bobcat Company ScholarshipLevi Boehm, Mandan, NDCole Solem, Beulah, ND Alex Szarkowski, Bismarck, ND

Great River Energy ScholarshipJonas Byre, Minot, NDErin Dammann, Underwood, NDZachery Duppong, Bismarck, NDTanner Erickson, Beulah, NDAustin Hintz, Hazen, ND Sean Kiesz, Bismarck, NDAshley Nelson, Hensler, NDGage Roehrich, Bismarck, NDWyatt Wahl, Bismarck, ND

Troy HansonMemorial Scholarship*Tyrell Larsen, Carrington, ND

Sarah Ann HaugenMemorial ScholarshipTiffany Cox, Bismarck, ND

Nathan N. HermanMemorial Second Chance Scholarship*Ben Gumke, Bismarck, ND

Bob KuntzMemorial ScholarshipJacob Denning, Bismarck, NDThomas Lauinger, Linton, ND

Midcontinent Communications ScholarshipJason Brunmeier, Bismarck, NDJohn Patterson, Souris, ND

ND Auto Body Association ScholarshipHunter Wolf, New England, ND

NoDak Electric Scholarship*Logan Goulet, Grand Forks, NDBrock Janikowski, Grafton, NDJordan Johnson, Cooperstown, NDCalvin Schaumburg, Grand Forks, ND

North Dakota Agricultural Association ScholarshipEmily Bendish, Mandan, NDPreston Peterson, Fullerton, ND

ONEOK ScholarshipChristopher Dvorak, Lincoln, NDSean Williams, Lambert, MT

Otter Tail Power Company ScholarshipNicholas Becker, Carrington, NDThomas Brinkman, Dodge, NDIan Dalzell, Bismarck, NDRobert Darling, Wahpeton, NDRobert DeKrey, Bismarck, NDDakota Garmann, Watford City, NDBray Harrison, Mobridge, SDAndrew Kliem, Mandan, NDKyle Little, Bismarck, ND

Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship cont.Kirby Maus, Golva, NDMatthew McKee, Bismarck, NDSeth Reiner, New Salem, NDDavid Roberts, Bismarck, NDKeegan Stiefel, Bismarck, NDWyatt Tharp, Miles City, MTTravis Trappen, Beulah, ND

Red Trail Energy ScholarshipNoah Sabo, Mandan, ND

Roughrider Chevrolet Association ScholarshipColton Brown, Des Lacs, ND

John A. “Jack” SchuchartMemorial ScholarshipKaleb Haley, Rockford, ND

Steve SharpMemorial ScholarshipHunter Leno, Bismarck, ND

Tesoro Welding ScholarshipJacob Klinner, Bismarck, ND

Xcel Energy ScholarshipJoshua Fezio, Gillette, WY Travis Helm, Big Lake, MN

VISUAL ARTSSCHOLARSHIPS

LeiboleMemorial ScholarshipKaleb Mogard, Bismarck, ND

*Denotes new scholarship

Pictured — Students settle into dorm life on campus. (Photo submitted by College Relations)

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2016-2017 GRANTSThe Bismarck State College Foundation Grant Program makes dollars available to BSC staff, faculty, and student organizations to fund projects. Emphasis is given to innovative teaching and creative learning proposals. A wide variety of teaching and demonstration equipment, campus presenters, performing art events, guest lecturers, participation in conferences and other events and other projects have been supported through the Grants Program. Listed under Partner Funds are donations from businesses; most frequently in the form of supplies or equipment.

47th Annual BSCGraphic Design and CommunicationsSpring Show Student Design ExhibitKennedy Center American College

Theatre FestivalRegion V Conference

BSC Graphic Design and Communications Student Entrance

Fees for Addy AwardsHands On for Program Awareness

PBL State LeadershipConference and ConventionRegional Science Olympiad

ELL/ESL CNA Study ProgramBavendick Stateroom Artwork

BookTalk at BSC 2017

Atomic Learning SubscriptionBSC Orientation

2017 NJCAA National Golf Championship

2017 American StudentAssociation Conference

The Impactof War and Trauma on Veterans2017 PBL National Leadership

ConferenceDigital Blood Pressure Cuff

for CNA Program2017-18 Visiting Writers Series

Phi Theta Kappa National Convention

Figments of Imagination

The Bismarck State College Foundation was instrumental

in securing funding to enhance and expand programs at BSC.

ND Council on the ArtsBlizzard Bluegrass Concert $3,000

ND Department of Commerce(Total $184,028)Energy $130,865Cybersecurity & Computer Networking $25,375 Welding Program $20,578Auto Collision Program $7,210

ND Department of Commerce(Total $328,376)Energy $256,800Agriculture Program $14,076Welding Program $57,500

ND Department of Public Instruction Open Educational Resources (OER) $24,500

Nuclear Regulatory Commission $140,934 for scholarships, recruitment activities for students to receive scholarships, course technology enhancements, and faculty development.

Tesoro Foundation$700,000 for BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) to develop and enhance curriculum for several courses used in the Process Plant and other programs. The NECE will also develop a virtual simulation of a refinery.

Energy Career DayLine Materials for

Lineworker ProgramPressure Relief Valves

Full Arrest SystemTransmission Arms

Steel PlateLoadbuster Tool

Energy EquipmentDrums

VHF Base Station/RepeaterPipe

Copper Heat Treatment MachineWeld Wire

Software SupportBody Belts

Grinding Disks and Wheels

Well Service EquipmentGirls in Energy Program

BSC ATNR Lab Supplies2017 Summer Ag Academy

Precision Ag UAV and IPADData Collect

Fit FairReactive Power ILT Unlimited UseRoll Striping, graphics, moldings

Welding ElectrodesEclipse Electronic Measuring

System DiscountServers, Chasis Firewalls

Aluminum PlateFlanges and Pipe Fittings

VehiclesLineman Poles

PARTNER FUNDS

GRANTS

Music Master ClassesIQ Fund

Schafer Grant for theClay S. Jenkinson

Endowment for the Humanities

The Sheila SchaferDrama Endowment

Holt NationalChemistry Week Grant

Project Care Emergency Fund

ENDOWED GRANTS

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Remembering the First Professor Emeritus

Warren Henke Born on September 16, 1926, in New Salem, North

Dakota, Warren Henke graduated from New Salem High School in 1944, served in the U.S. Army from January 1945 through August 1946, and worked as a scale master at the Flemmer Coal Mine north of New Salem for a short time before beginning his university education and launching his teaching career.

Dr. Henke earned a BA in Geography and Business Education from Valparaiso University (1951), a Master’s in Social Studies/History from Colorado State College (1955), and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of New Mexico (1970). He taught at Beulah High School (1951-55) and Bismarck Junior High (1956-1961) before joining the faculty at what is now Bismarck State College in 1962.

Dr. Henke taught American history and North Dakota history at until he retired from BSC in 1989.

Upon his retirement, one of his students, Laura Albrecht, said, “Dr. Henke is a tough teacher, but his lectures are so interesting and thorough that he makes studying history seem easy. Because of his lectures, I enjoy history. I probably wouldn’t otherwise.” (Mystician, May 8, 1989)

Throughout his career, Dr. Henke served his chosen field

of history, particularly North Dakota history, well. His doctoral dissertation, Government and Business: Economic Growth in North Dakota, 1890-1933, covered a pivotal time in North Dakota history.

He also wrote Prairie Politics: Parties and Platforms in North Dakota, 1889-1914. With his wife Rose Marie, he edited Our Towns: North Dakota Communities: Our Story (1992), and with Everett Albers, he edited The Legacy of North Dakota’s Country Schools (1998).

In addition, Dr. Henke wrote numerous articles, book chapters, reviews, and conference papers throughout his academic career. He served on the North Dakota Historic Sites Review Commission (1970-78) and the North Dakota Humanities Council (1973-81) and as president of the North Dakota Social Science Association (1972) and

the Association of North Dakota Historians (1981).

After his retirement, Dr. Henke continued to give of his time and talent. He made outstanding contributions to the development of the BSC Library Archives collection, volunteering more than 600 hours

to that effort. Dr. Henke provided advice and helped secure grant funds, helped develop an organizational scheme, and identified and sorted documents, photographs, and memorabilia.

Dr. Henke was recognized for these contributions with a BSC Outstanding Service Citation (2003) and the North Dakota Library Association’s Major Benefactor Award (2005).

In 2010, he became the BSC’s first Professor Emeritus, an honorary rank that recognizes exemplary academic leadership and service to the college and surrounding communities. The Warren and Rose Marie Henke Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 in memory of Dr. Henke.

Dr. Warren A. Henke passed away March 17, 2014, in Bismarck.

His legacy lives on.

Story submitted by Marlene AndersonBismarck State College Director of Library Services

“Warren A. Henke — a teacher, a scholar, a friend and a true gentleman.” ~ Marlene Anderson

Warren Henke from the 1963 Bismarck Junior College Jay-cee-an.

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Bismarck State CollegeNational Alumni Association

The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association is

dedicated to connecting alumni and students in lifelong loyalty to Bismarck State College and to promoting and serving the interests of its membership and the College.

The BSC National Alumni Association was created in 1961 as the Bismarck Junior College Alumni Association to provide services for alumni and to foster and encourage the development of Bismarck Junior College. With the college’s name change, the alumni association changed their name to the Bismarck

State College National Alumni Association and acquired 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 1983.

Any former BJC/BSC student who is interested in the mission of the Alumni Association may become a supporting member upon payment of annual dues of $25. Memberships and contributions can be paid through our secure online payment site or by mail.

A lifetime membership through the 1939 Society, our premier membership program, allows our alumni and friends to support and sustain our programs and projects in the years to come.

To learn more about becoming a member, visit the website at: bismarckstate.edu/alumni.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we look forward to working with our members and friends to make a positive contribution to the Bismarck State College National Alumni Association legacy.

Stay Connectedbismarckstate.edu/alumni

Rita Nodland, Alumni Coordinator701-224-5692 or 800-272-2586BSC.Alumni@bismarckstate.edu

2016-2017 BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors

The 2016-2017 BSC National Alumni Association is managed by a 16 member board, representing graduates from eight decades, a Bismarck State College Student Representative and the alumni coordinator. Ex-Officio Members: Alumni Coordinator - Rita Nodland ‘76 & ‘05 and Vice President for College Advancement/Executive Director-BSC Foundation – Kari Knudson. Pictured above from left to right:Greg Ellwein, ‘81; Michael Thomas, ‘03; Woody Barth, ‘81; Anne Polasky, ‘94; Rosella Grant, ‘71 Jean Monroe, ‘67; Gavin McCollam, ‘85; Emily Dalzell, ‘08 /‘09; Courtney Reiswig, ‘13; Alumni Board Vice President Jennifer Schlinger, ‘97; Alumni Board President Kyren Miller, ‘98; and Alumni Board Past President Shelley Wanek, ‘05.Not in photo: John Brammell, ‘65 and Daniel Pretzer, BSC Student Government Representative

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In 2017, Bob Martinson achieved a milestone. He became the longest serving North Dakota representative currently in office — a veteran of 22 legislative

sessions.Martinson is known for his fair, consistent legislation, his dry and sometimes

sharp humor in committee and an insightfulness that has served his district and the state of North Dakota well since he was first elected in 1972.

He was Majority Leader from 1993-95, then stepped down from office in 1997 to serve as the North Dakota Tourism Director. He ran again successfully in District 35 in the year 2000 and has been in office since. Martinson serves on the Appropriations Committee as well as the committee's Education and Environment Division. He also chairs the House Procedural Committee on Employment.

Martinson graduated from BSC in 1967 and then earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary. He is retired from the North Dakota Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is also a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, Elks, Moose and Eagles.

Bob Martinson ’67 - Alumnus of the Year

2017 Alumni of the YearThe BSC Alumnus of the Year award honors BJC and BSC graduates who have demonstrated success in their career or have shown distinguished service and recognized leadership in their work or community. Since 1978, 49 individuals have received this award.

Justin Reinicke didn't go straight to college after high school. After entering the workforce, he began thinking about what might come next.

He decided to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a marine biologist. He enrolled at Bismarck State College, where he graduated with two associate degrees, and went on to double major in Biochemistry and Marine Biology at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), graduating summa cum laude.

Today he works as Instrument Specialist for the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and is in the early phases of starting up an aquaculture business. He has translated the hunting and fishing tradition he learned in North Dakota to spearfishing and free diving in the Pacific Ocean.

"Higher education is an investment in one's life,” Reinicke said. “I think a good place to start is having dreams and aspirations, knowing that you want something good for your life, and then knowing college can help you get there.”

Justin Reinicke ’05 - BSC Rising Star

The Rising Star award was established in 2006 to recognize the accomplishments of our most recent alumni. Award recipients must be a graduate of Bismarck State College, age 45 or under and must have demonstrated exceptional achievements in career, public service or volunteer service. Fourteen alumni have been recognized with the Rising Star award.

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Myron Atkinson Jr. started his college career at Bismarck State

College when it was known as Bismarck Junior College (BJC) and was located on the north half of the third floor of Bismarck High School.

Atkinson was born and raised in Bismarck, N.D. and graduated from

BHS in 1945 and BJC in 1947. After graduation from BJC, he attended the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Law, earning his law degree in 1951.

The U.S. Army called him to service for two and a half years. He returned to Bismarck in 1954 and resumed his law practice with the firm now known as Pearce and Durick.

Atkinson left the firm to be the general manager for Meyer Broadcasting from 1964-68.

Atkinson was one of the founders of North Dakota Guaranty and Title Company. He also taught real estate courses at Bismarck State College and the University of Mary.

An active citizen, Atkinson chaired the Chamber of Commerce in 1980, the Bismarck Development Association in 1986, and was the United Way president in the early 1960s. He was a member of the State House of Representatives for eight years.

Atkinson’s support for BSC has been strong since being a student. He was involved in the 1959 groundbreaking for BJC’s first campus building, Schafer Hall.

From 1963-79 he was a member and secretary of the Bismarck College Corporation, the predecessor of the BSC Foundation. He was a BSC Foundation trustee beginning in 1979, chairman of the board from 1990-91 and most recently as trustee emeritus.

Atkinson was proud of his involvement in the first development campaign, “50 and Forward.”

Atkinson received the BSC Alumnus of the Year award in 1978, one of first three BJC graduates honored with the award. He received the College’s Distinguished Service Citation in 1992 and the Myron and Marjory Atkinson family received the first BSC Legacy Family award in 2016.

Myron Atkinson, Jr., BJC alumnus ‘47 died June 12, 2017.

The Frank and Barbara Gilchrist family was honored as the 2017

Bismarck State College Legacy Family. All five Gilchrist siblings tell the same

story about their time at Bismarck State College—the teachers were outstanding, and their years here were the most rewarding of their college careers.

Marie (Pinky), Kevin, Bridget, Chad and Martha all graduated between 1973 and 1983 from what was then Bismarck Junior College. All went on to earn four year degrees, and several earned advanced degrees.

Their father Frank Gilchrist attended BJC and then Creighton College in Nebraska on the GI Bill.

Frank was a public health inspector

and the head of Custer District Health Unit of Morton County.

Barbara Gilchrist didn't attend college, but was adamant that her children would. All five of them cite the lasting influence of instructors including Paul Swanson, Frank Koch, Woody Wilson, Ray Heid and Mike McCormack among others.

The BSC Legacy Family award was established in 2015 to recognize the accomplishments of families with a long history of dedication to Bismarck State College. Family members continue to be ambassadors for BSC, and they have demonstrated achievements in career, public service and volunteer service.

Myron Atkinson Legacy

Myron and Marjory Atkinson

2017 Bismarck State College Legacy FamilyFrank and Barbara Gilchrist Family

Frank and Barbara Gilchrist

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Bavendick Stateroom Art Project

Funded through the Bismarck State College Foundation and the BSC Alumni Association 1939 Society grant

programs, the National Energy Center of Excellence Bavendick Stateroom has new artwork that connects the room to the southern view.

The Bavendick Stateroom Original Art project was submitted by artist David Lewellyn, BSC alumnus and BSC Assistant Professor of Visual Arts; Nancy Gordon, BSC Counselor; and Darin Unterseher, BSC alumnus and BSC Digital Media Developer - 3D Specialist.

Created by Lewellyn, the artwork was inspired by the view of the Missouri River. It is made of driftwood and river rock bound together with cord made from recycled bottles.

2017 Bismarck State College Alumni Creative PathMelissa Gordon

Melissa Gordon

Melissa Gordon, Bismarck State College Alumni guest artist,

presented student workshops on pastel and chalk drawing to visual art and graphic design students through the BSC Alumni Creative Path program in collaboration with the 2017 BSC ArtsQuest. Doing sidewalk chalk art during Campus Crawl, Melissa was joined by Chip Liebel, who graduated

from the BJC/BSC Commercial Art program and is an instructor through the BSC Enrichment Program

Gordon also presented a campus and community talk about copyrights.

Gordon, from Bismarck N.D., a free-lance artist and illustrator, has won numerous awards specializing in drawing mediums and fine arts.

She is a founding member of

Bismarck Downtown Artists Cooperative and has served as a board member of Dakota West Arts Council.

In 2015, she was appointed to the N.D. Council on the Arts by Governor Jack Dalrymple. As a BSC alumna, she has volunteered her time to do ink art paintings with elementary students in the Bismarck area through the BSC Alumni in the Community program.

Melissa Gordon’s chalk art grasshopper graced the sidewalk during the 2017 ArtsQuest Campus Crawl.

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2016-2017Foundation Board of Trustees

Tricia ArenzOnce Upon A Child

Timothy AtkinsonNorth Dakota Guaranty& Title Co.

Paul BakkumChoice Financial

Brad BallweberNorthern Improvement

Tamara BarberBismarck State College

Scott BeckerDoosan Infracore Construction Equipment

Jay BeyerCommunity Leader

Scott BoehmSanford Health

Wade BoeshansBNI Coal

Jacklyne CarlsonBSC Faculty Representative

Jim ChristiansonNorthWest Development/NorthWest Realty Group

Cindy Clairmont-SchmidtCommunity Leader

Dave ClarkBismarck State College

Norm ClarkGate City Bank

Jordis ConradBSC Retirees Group Representative

Terry DaffinrudDaffinrud Management Company

Carroll DewingCoteau Properties Co.

Dan DorfschmidtButler Machinery Co.

Vern DoschNational Information Solutions Co. (NISC)

Jonus ElstonAmerican Bank Center

Bruce EmmilBismarck State CollegeStaff Representative

David FroelichMissouri Valley Petroleum (MVP)

Debra GallagherCapital Credit Union

John GieseWells Fargo Bank

Dr. Kevin GilchristGilchrist Dental

David GoodinMontana Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Mike HaiderCapital City Construction

Renae HansenAetna

Russ HansonAssociated General Contractors of North Dakota

Jerry HauffCornerstone Bank

Dick HedahlHedahls Inc.

Tim HennessyU.S. Bank

Bryce HillCommunity Leader

Dave HoekstraBNC National Bank

John JessenBlackRidge BANK

Dr. Aaron JohnsonThe Smile Center

Dr. Ben JohnsonBismarck Public Schools Representative

Tim KarskyChoice Financial

Marlin KlingMidwest Motor Express

Rob KoppingerKirkwood Bank & Trust

Loren KopsengUnited Energy Corp.

Jay KostThe Falkirk Mining Company

Terry KraftAmerican Family Insurance

Brian KroshusCommunity Leader

David LudwigSecurity First Bank

Howard MalloyBismarck Title Company

David MasonFirst Internationl Bank & Trust

Dale PahlkeDakota Community Bank & Trust

Judy PfeifleCommunity Leader

Ken RenoCommunity Leader

Scott RussellCloverdale Foods Company

Erik SakariassenSaks News, Inc.

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Paul SandnessCommunity Leader

Jerry SchlosserCentury 21 Morrison Realty

Gary SchumacherTaxi 9000

Dr. Larry C. SkogenBismarck State College

Mary TheelCedric Theel, Inc.

Bill TownsendDakota Awards

Irene TschiderCommunity Leader

Stacy TschiderRainbow Energy Marketing Corp.

Chad WachterInvestcore, Inc.

Curt WalthStarion Financial

Shelly WanekBismarck State CollegeAlumni Association Representative

Patrick WardZuger, Kirmis & Smith

John WeedaGreat River Energy

Scott WegnerArntson Stewart Wegner PC

Tony WelderCommunity Leader

TRUSTEE EMERITUSMyron Atkinson, Jr.The Atkinson Company

Senator Byron DorganArent Fox

Ray GrabarCommunity Leader

Wally JoerszCommunity Leader

John R. Sakariassen, Sr.Saks News, Inc.

Gerald SkogleyCommunity Leader

Joyce TelloJoyTell Consulting

NEW TRUSTEES 2017Thomas AtkinsonWestern Area Power Administration

John BauerGreat River Energy

Ron DayAndeavor

Kevin DykemaAmerican Bank Center

Chad JohnsonFirst Western Bank

Ken RutterBasin Electric Cooperative

Sandi TaborKLJ

Brady TorgersonFirst Security Bank

Danette WelshONEOK

BOARD LEADERSHIPPresidentDebra GallagherCapital Credit Union

Vice PresidentTimothy AtkinsonNorth Dakota Guaranty & Title Co.

Secretary/TreasurerDave ClarkBismarck State College

Chairman of the BoardPaul BakkumChoice Financial

COMMITTEE CHAIRSFinance Committee ChairNorm ClarkGate City Bank

Programs Committee ChairWade BoeshansBNI Coal

Development Committee ChairMarlin KlingMidwest Motor Express

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This past summer, Hess Corporation donated almost $500,000 in

equipment to the Bismarck State College Mechanical Maintenance Technology Program.

The program is three semesters long with the first and second focused on working with different types of power and process plant equipment. This includes knowledge about natural gas plants such as those operated by the

Hess Corporation in North Dakota.“Hess has been very generous to the

energy programs with donations in past,” Department Chair National Energy Center of Excellence Kyren Miller said. “Their support has allowed various NECE programs to purchase state-of-the-art lab equipment that enhances the student learning with real industry training.”

The donated equipment consisted of compressors, valves, pumps and motors.

It will be used to train students how to take apart, troubleshoot and rebuild this type of equipment.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technology Program also conducts workshops for Hess employees through the non-credit division within the National Energy Center of Excellence to provide more advanced training on equipment.

Equipment donation from Hess

Pictured on the right of the main building is the new building for the Mechanical Maintenance program in Mandan. Funding was provided by the Energy Generation Conference and energy companies. The BSC Foundation constructed the building under budget at $163,008 for 30’ x 60’ of training and equipment storage space.

Mechanical Maintenance Training/Storage Building

Pictured is the truck loaded with equipment donated to BSC by the Hess Corporation.

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Challenge Grant Program a Success

National Endowment for the HumanitiesHumanities Activities Continue

The Challenge Grant Program has been a resounding success for the

BSC Foundation. The North Dakota State Legislature established the funding in 2013 as a way to boost charitable giving to North Dakota colleges.

The State Board of Higher Education awards one dollar in matching grants for every two dollars of non-state, non-federal funding raised by the institutional foundations throughout the NDUS. For the BSC Foundation, the result is more than

$2.3 million dollars in match added to $4.6 million dollars’ worth of donations.

Fundraising has focused on the growth of the Foundation’s scholarship endowment. Scholarships serve to encourage students to attend Bismarck State College, while recognizing their academic achievements and their potential to succeed. Additionally, scholarships help BSC attract and retain students that will fit the employment needs of the community and state.

Gordon Binek, who spear-headed

the fundraising, says that donors were enthusiastic about the opportunity to increase the value of their contribution by adding matching dollars from the State.

“The Challenge Fund has been a huge incentive to inspire prospective donors to give,” Binek explains, “and the end result is more scholarships for BSC students. Donors really like the idea of an immediate 50 percent return on their investment. It really is a win-win.”

The National Endowment for the Humanities committed

$500,000 to Bismarck State College contingent upon the BSC Foundation raising $1,000,000 in new, nonfederal contributions. The project is moving ahead under new project director Michael Tomanek, Assistant Professor of English/Dept. Chair, Language, Literature, & Communication. Tomanek replaced Tayo Basquiat, who resigned from BSC last spring.

First year fellows, Daniel Devlin, assistant professor of theater and Perry Hornbacher, professor of history, completed the teaching component last fall semester. Both fellows presented their work and fellowship experience

to a BSC audience in January and a reception was held in their honor.

A second call for proposals was issued to the faculty in fall of 2016 and Dr. Perry Hornbacher was selected again. This time his research and teaching will focus on using political cartoons for the teaching of American History.

The committee proposed a change to the fellowship program: invite faculty collaboration on a course that could be used in honor program eventually. This change is meant to help address some of the barriers to application; help faculty conceptualize relevant projects; work as partners instead of individuals; provide a built-in target audience. The committee will still require a “pilot” run of the course during their teaching semester for community groups. Much about the fellowships will remain the same; this is just a change that will help institutionalize the outcomes.

Other activities associated with the grant were funded through partnerships with the BSC Foundation and the North Dakota Humanities Council. These projects included bringing Dr. Scott Samuelson, professor of philosophy at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, to campus for student philosophy chats, professional development for staff and faculty on the art of conversation, and

a community event at the local pub on the topic of suffering.

Tayo Basquiat cultivated two new programs with the NDHC: ThinkOutsideND—offering humanities adventures in North Dakota—and “Think and Drink” conversations at a local pub. Tayo Basquiat also served on the program advisory committee and as a discussion group leader for the NDHC’s GameChanger event in September 2016. These have been excellent avenues for demonstrating to the community that BSC has much to offer in the humanities for lifelong learning and in helping achieve the goals of this grant.

Perry Hornbacher Danny Devlin

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Donors make it possibleFOUNDER

Energy Generation Conference

DIAMONDSteve and Janet Schwan

RUBYButler Machinery Company

Great Plains & EmPower NDEnergy ConferenceEunice D. Silberer

Mavis L. Wickstrom

SAPPHIRECarroll and Crystal Dewing

Debbie GowenDr. Hal and Gerrie HaseLarry and Faye RolfsonJane and Gary Schulz

Xcel Energy Foundation

GOLDBismarck Title Company

Kirkwood Bank & Trust CoGordon and Jackie LeingangNodak Electric Cooperative

Trail King Industries

SILVERGreg and Bobbie Bigwood

Puklich ChevroletLon and Jennifer Romsaas

Trucks of BismarckStacy L. Tschider

Kurt and Lois Zerr

BRONZEBashlin IndustriesCornerstone Bank

First International Bank & TrustEd and Faye Hasche

Independent Community Banks of NDAl A. and Karen K. Wolf

THE REWARDS OF GIVINGFederal and state provisions provide several benefits for charitable giving.

N.D. STATE TAX CREDIT FOR PLANNED, DEFERRED OR OUTRIGHT GIFTSIndividuals may receive a state tax credit for a planned or outright gift (e.g., charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, etc.) to a qualified North Dakota charitable nonprofit, such as BSC Foundation or a qualified North Dakota endowment. The tax credit is 40 percent of the charitable deduction allowed by the IRS up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year, per taxpayer or $20,000 per year, per couple filing jointly.

IRA ROLLOVER PROVISIONThe tax code allows for a rollover distribution of IRA investments of up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity. The funds need to be transferred directly to a charity, such as BSC Foundation. The rollover is not taxed as income and qualifies for the required minimum distribution (RMD). A great bonus for North Dakota taxpayers – the rollover is eligible for the 40% ND tax credit.

For information contact the BSC Foundation at bsc.foundation@bismarckstate.edu or 701-224-5700.

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Bismarck State College FoundationOur Team

Gordon BinekSenior

Development Advisor

Christina BurnsPrograms Coordinator

Janet DixonResource

Development Manager

Mary MorrellGrants Coordinator

Rita NodlandAlumni Coordinator

Emily CashDirector, GPEC & Project

Director, TREND

Julie EricksonResource

Development Consultant

Harold LarsonAccountant

Kari L. KnudsonExecutive Director

BSC Foundation andVice President

for College Advancement

Bismarck State College Foundation1255 Schafer StreetP.O. Box 5587Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

bismarckstate.edu/foundation

Phone: 701-224-5700 • 800-272-2586

Bismarck State College

Foundation MissionEngage in those activities that support and

assist in the development and advancement of Bismarck State College