Lake Superior College News Releases

Roger Reinert has been appointed coordinator of the Tri-Campus Commission. Reinert will be responsible for organizing, guiding, and administering the work of the commission toward its initial objective of promoting the responsible use of alcohol by students of the three participating institutions: the College of St. Scholastica, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Lake Superior College. As coordinator, Reinert will serve as a liaison with the community, interacting with organized citizen groups, law enforcement, and other government agencies.

Reinert holds a master’s of science in education from Mankato State University, and a bachelor of science and associate of science degrees from the University of Minnesota and Willmar Community College, respectively. Roger also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses as an adjunct political science instructor for the University of Minnesota Duluth and Lake Superior College. Reinert also serves as an at large Duluth city councilor and has been on the Duluth City Council since 2004.

The Tri-Campus Commission on Student Use of Alcohol was formed seven years ago by the member institutions. It has worked with community partners to address issues raised by student use of alcohol. Its member campuses develop preventative strategies and programming aimed at promoting responsible use of alcohol as well as controlling inappropriate and dangerous alcohol consumption by students enrolled at their institutions.

This is the first position ever jointly funded by Duluth’s three largest higher education campuses. These member institutions hope the Commission will also provide an ongoing venue to address other shared
student-community issues.

For more information about the Commission, contact Beth Adams, Commission Chair and Vice President of Student Services at Lake Superior College, b.adams@lsc.edu, (218) 733-5928; or Roger Reinert, Commission Coordinator, r.reinert@lsc.edu, (218) 733-2037.

(Duluth, Minn.) — Have you wondered if global warming will affect you and your health? Do you think about how the decisions you make today will affect your health in the future or the health of your grandchildren?

Explore the relationship between ecosystem health and human health, as Lake Superior College (LSC) hosts an Eco-Health Workshop on Saturday, October 27. Speakers from the community will present individual sessions followed by an interactive panel discussion.

Presenters include:
Dr. Timothy Burke, SMDC, on “Emerging Infectious Diseases”?
Dr. John Pastor, University of Minnesota Duluth, on “Climate Change and Effects on Northern Minnesota That Can Affect Health”?

Sponsored by the Lake Superior College Environmental Council, the workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room S2964. It’s free and open to the public. CEU credits will be offered. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Deanne Roquet, d.roquet@lsc.edu, 725-7780 or Lorrie Fox, l.fox@lsc.edu, 733-5919.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,100 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota’s largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) — Are you graduating from high school and thinking about college? Are you looking to change your career path? It’s your move at Lake Superior College where you’ll find opportunities at every turn! You are invited to LSC’s open house, a campus-wide event, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23.

More than 60 booths will feature information and demonstrations by various departments. There will also be free chair massages, refreshments, door prizes, and a drawing for six free college credits.

LSC offers an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Fine Arts, and an Associate of Science degree, which allows students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree prior to transfer to a four-year university or college. LSC also offers more than 90 certificate, diploma, and degree programs in career/technical fields.

More than 130 online courses are offered through the popular Virtual Campus. These classes include fully transferable Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, as well as electives, technical program courses, and developmental courses. For more information, call 1-800-432-2884, ext. 7601 or visit www.lsc.edu.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,100 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota’s largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) — Paul Damberg has been hired as the new executive director of the Lake Superior College Foundation. He will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with alumni and members of the community. He is also tasked with seeking and securing funding from existing supporters and new potential contributors to the Lake Superior College Foundation.

Damberg previously served as the director of development for KUMD-FM at the University of Minnesota Duluth for the last 16 years. During that time, he expanded underwriting support of programming from businesses seven-fold and also contributed to more than tripling the membership support of the station. He also managed marketing and public relations for KUMD.

Damberg is a graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul. He lives in Eveleth, Minnesota.

The Lake Superior College Foundation exists to facilitate active involvement in the development of Lake Superior College. Its mission is to support the educational, cultural, and service goals of Lake Superior College by acting as its designated friend and fund-raiser.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,100 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota’s largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) — Candace Barnack, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lake Superior College (LSC) in Duluth, Minnesota, was recently honored with a “Women in Leadership”? award. This prestigious award is presented annually to 10 women who are nominated by their peers and colleagues. It honors women who have given themselves to the betterment of their family, their place of employment, and their community. The awards program is sponsored by the NBC affiliate, Channel 6 in Duluth, the Northland’s News Center.

Barnack was nominated for the award by LSC President Kathleen Nelson and Proctor School Superintendent Diane Rauschenfels. “Candace provides exemplary leadership not only within her position at Lake Superior College but also throughout our region,”? said Rauschenfels. “Collaboration and creativity are her strong suits. Her experience with changing systems makes her a natural leader in whatever setting she happens to find herself.”?

For almost three decades, Barnack has been involved in higher education. She began serving in her current position as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lake Superior College in 1998. She came to LSC with a broad vision for academia. Under her leadership, program development has increased significantly and more recently, she provided leadership and direction in the creation of the Center for Advanced Aviation at LSC. Prior to her tenure at LSC, she served as the Dean/Chief Academic Officer at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Her career began as a professor in Speech Communication at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She has also provided quality improvement training for government agencies, private and public educational institutions, and business and industry corporations since 1981.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,100 students enrolled this fall semester, LSC is Northeastern Minnesota’s largest two-year college. LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry. LSC is also the leader in online courses and programs in Minnesota.