Lake Superior College News Releases

(Duluth, Minn.) –Beginning in January, Lake Superior College will offer a new series of online computer certification courses intended for individuals who are preparing for computer industry certification exams.

A series of four Cisco Network Associate (CNA) courses will prepare enrollees to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification exam.  Students will gain a thorough understanding of networking principles and get experience with Cisco routers and switches, which will enable them
to plan, implement and manage local and wide area networks.

Another series of four Microsoft System Administrator classes will prepare participants for the exams needed to obtain Microsoft Certified System Administrator certification. MCSA professionals have the ability to manage and troubleshoot networks running Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Courses to complete the 14-credit CCNA sequence and the 13-credit MCSA sequence will be offered over the span of two semesters, beginning with the start of spring semester.  All classes will be offered online, making them convenient for computer professionals currently in the workforce.

The new offerings will be LSC’s first to use virtual server technology.  The technology provides an alternative to traditional networking laboratories, allowing students to work from home and eliminating the need to attend scheduled sessions in the college’s labs.

“Virtual server technology, available through our e-Campus, will make it possible for busy information technology professionals to access these courses and prepare for certification exams that will advance their careers,” explained Tom Tonkin, LSC’s dean of business and industry.

According to Thomas Gustafson, an LSC faculty member who developed the new online offerings, “Virtual server technology is quickly becoming widely adopted throughout business and industry.  Exposure to this emerging technology will greatly benefit students enrolled in the courses.”

The classes are being offered through LSC’s Lake Superior Connect e-Campus, www.lsc.edu/connect.  For more information, contact LSC student services at 218-733-7601 or enroll@lsc.edu.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  With more than 4,200 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) – Diane Morin has been hired as a customized training representative for Lake Superior College’s Workforce and Community Development division.  She will focus on serving the training needs of area businesses and industry.

Previously, Morin served as the Outreach Partnership Project Coordinator for the Arrowhead Manufacturers and Fabricators Association (AMFA), where she worked to address the needs of workforce development and promote career interest in the manufacturing and fabricating sectors.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  With more than 4,200 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, MN) – Lake Superior College student Kari Bouchie has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation.  Bouchie, originally from Bovey, Minnesota, is studying to become a massage therapist.  She was nominated for the award by LSC’s Foundation Scholarship Committee.  Only 400 students from community colleges nationwide receive this scholarship.

The Coca-Cola Foundation partners with organizations around the globe to support initiatives and programs that respond in a meaningful way to community needs and priorities.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  With more than 4,200 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

Performance Free and Open to the Public

(Duluth, Minn.) – Mixed Blood Theater will perform “Deaf Duckling” on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the Atrium.  The performance is free and open to the public.

Presented by LSC’s Diversity Committee and Disability Services, the play uses the familiar fairy tale about a duckling intertwined within the story of a deaf child born into a hearing family.  It offers an insightful look at how one family bridges deaf and hearing cultures.  The play is performed in English and American Sign Language.

The Mixed Blood Theatre Company is a Twin Cities-based, multi-racial professional company promoting cultural pluralism, individual equality, and artistic excellence.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  With more than 4,200 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) – Prospective students will get a first-hand look into Lake Superior College’s Electronics Technology and Integrated Manufacturing programs with the “Get Wired for Success” Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m.

Studies in northeastern Minnesota show that there is a shortage of trained technicians to meet growing demand. The “Get Wired for Success” event will show how students can get plugged into a technical degree from LSC and be a high-demand worker in the Northland.

The event will feature tours and interactive lab experiences to provide attendees with information about local business activities and potential employment opportunities within the Electronics Technology and Integrated Manufacturing fields. Along with providing extensive information about these programs, regional employers will showcase their businesses with exhibits and informational materials.

Middle school students, high school students and adults around the region who would like to take the first step toward being part of a highly demanded workforce are encourage to attend – as well as career and technical education teachers and secondary counselors. For additional information, contact Michelle LaPorte, Lake Superior College High School Connections Coordinator, at (218) 529-6278.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  With more than 4,200 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 a leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.