Lake Superior College News Releases

(Duluth, Minn.)  — What is “green” and “sustainable?”  How do we reduce carbon emissions to address global warming?  How will the green economy affect me?  If you are looking for the answer to these and other questions, attend “Green 101” at Lake Superior College.

“Green 101” is a free, three-session lecture series that discusses what it means to be “sustainably green.”

The series begins on Tuesday, April 21 with “Grass Roots of Green.”  In this session, presenter Tracy Meisterheim, the Early Adopter Project Coordinator with Sustainable Twin Ports, will outline the Natural Step framework she uses to guide local organizations toward becoming sustainable in their business practices. The program will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. in room S1981 on the Lake Superior College Campus, at 2101 Trinity Road in Duluth.

Future sessions are “How Big is Your Eco-Footprint?” on Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-8 p.m. and “Local Green Design and Building: Past, Present and Future” on Tuesday, May 19 from 6:30-8 p.m.  All sessions are free and open to the public.

More information is available at www.lsc.edu/workforce/.  “Green 101” is presented by Lake Superior College’s Workforce and Community Development.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,800 students enrolled this spring 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.)  – BiomassVia2009, a conference that will focus on underutilized logging resources, will take place Wednesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 5 at Lake Superior College in room S1981.

Companies, individuals and groups with a need for a supply of biomass for smaller firing requirements are meeting to develop a resource base of new fuel. Loggers/harvesters, representatives from energy intensive businesses, natural resource professionals and landowners are expected to attend.

Currently, cull wood, commercial thinning, and brush land harvest are items which have a very small market. A range of presenters will discuss various topics regarding solutions to expand markets for these by-products, including an overview of biomass, and the economic feasibility of using biomass for energy

For more information on the conference, including speakers, times and how to register, visit sites.google.com/site/biomassvia2009/BioMass-Home or contact Mary Roe at duluthbiomassconference@charter.net.

Lake Superior College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,500 students enrolled this spring 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.) – Lake Superior College is offering new evening courses in welding beginning fall semester. Day classes start August 25 and evening classes start September 9. Students can complete an entry-level Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding certificate part-time evenings in two semesters. The certificates are available days or evenings. An associate’s degree in welding is available days.

“Welders are in high demand in the region,” said Tom Tonkin, LSC’s dean of business and industry. “Whether it’s manufacturing, aviation or general industry, the employment picture is excellent for welders because of regional growth in jobs and the aging workforce resulting in increased retirement in the field.”

LSC is also offering several courses for individuals seeking a career in engineering drafting and design or for individuals who are employed in the manufacturing sector and desire CAD training. Three short-term certificates are available: Solidworks, Engineering CAD Technician and Advanced Inventor. Solidworks and Engineering CAD Technician are entry level. Advanced Inventor provides students in-depth knowledge and application of the Inventor software who already have training and experience in drafting and design. A diploma and an associate’s degree in Engineering CAD Technology are also offered. Evening classes start September 8.

For more information on these courses or to enroll, go online at www.lsc.edu/academics or call 218/ 733-7601.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,800 students enrolled this spring 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.) — Responding to increased demand for nurses by area medical communities, Lake Superior College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a timely refresher course for former registered and licensed practical nurses who want to return to their profession. People who have left the field or workplace who previously worked at least six months are encouraged to participate in this course, which combines online instruction, lab work on campus, and clinical placement.

Course curriculum will focus on current nursing procedures, skills, diagnostic tests, medications, and documentation. It will prepare participants for renewing their license with the state of Minnesota. The RN refresher consists of 150 hours (15 CEUs). The LPN refresher is 120 hours (12 CEUs). Online coursework and labs run February 25 through May 25 with clinicals in June and July. The cost of $995 includes a textbook. Seating is limited so early registration is encouraged. To register, contact Melissa Doolittle at (218) 723-4781.

Industry expert Julie Drake, RN, will be the instructor. With 27 years of experience, she has worked in a variety of medical settings and was an instructor at Riverland Community College in Austin, Minn. She currently works at St. Luke’s Hospital and is an adjunct instructor at Lake Superior College.

For more information on continuing education courses, contact Amy Westbrook, Lake Superior College Customized Training and Continuing Education, at (218) 733-5917 or visit www.lsc.edu/continuingeducation/cecourses.cfm.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 4,800 students enrolled this spring 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.