Lake Superior College News Releases

(Duluth, Minn.) – Lake Superior College is supporting the community-wide effort to build a new house for the Oakland Township, Wisconsin family of Howard and Jessica Huber. Jessica is a current LSC student who intends to pursue a nursing career and Howard, a firefighter with the Superior Fire Department, attended LSC’s ERTC fire technology program.

A crew of both second-year LSC Building Construction program and LSC Building Constructions graduates, led by faculty member Tim White, will help build the new house. “When you do good things for people, good things always come out of it,” said White. “We’ll most likely help insulate the foundation but we’re ready to do just about anything to get the house built.”

According to Paul Damberg, Lake Superior College Foundation executive director, donations made through the Extreme Builders Commonwealth Web site will help pay for materials and supplies to build the house. The LSC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is acting as the fiscal agent to Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

“We’re happy to help support the project,” said Damberg. “And we’re proud to act as the fiscal agent to Extreme Makeover Home Edition. When you make a gift, it’s being made to the Lake Superior College Foundation. Your donation may be tax-deductible; be sure to consult your tax preparer.”

To make a donation, visit www.extremebuilderscommonwealth.com.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 6,000 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.)  – The third annual Lake Superior College “Thrill on the Hill” Fund Run for runners and walkers will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.

The “Thrill on the Hill” walk/run traverses a beautiful course through the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Superior College and showcases vistas of the Duluth Harbor and St. Louis Bay.  The racecourse includes parts of the LSC campus, Trinity and Hutchinson Roads, and the Piedmont Ski Trails.

The event includes a 5k run/walk and a 10k hybrid run which features a half road/half trail run.  A Husky Dash kid’s race is free for kids ages ten and under and starts at 11:30 a.m.  The  race is organized by the Lake Superior College Foundation and the LSC Alumni Association.

The early registration fee is $20; Race day registration is $25; the Kids Race is free.  The first 250 entrants will receive a “Thrill on the Hill” T-shirt. Race packets will be available from 8-9 a.m. in the Lake Superior College main concourse.  A free post-race meal for participants will be provided by Upper Lakes Foods.  All race proceeds will benefit the Lake Superior College Foundation’s general scholarship fund.

Register online at www.midwestevents.com or mail in registration form with payment.  Visit www.lsc.edu/ThrillOnTheHill for more information.

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 4,800 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.) — The Lake Superior College (LSC) Foundation has received $250,000 from the Monaco Family Charitable Fund to purchase equipment and support program costs for the Center for Advanced Aviation, (CAA).

The CAA program is a growing educational partnership between LSC and major industry partners Cirrus Design, Inc., Northstar Aerospace, Monaco Air Duluth, the Duluth International Airport and others.  Based at the Duluth International Airport, the Center will train specialists in aircraft maintenance, professional piloting, avionics, management and aircraft manufacturing specifically for the general aviation field.  General aviation includes all aviation other than scheduled commercial and military flights.  The general aviation market consists of 96 percent of U.S. aircraft, 60 percent of flight hours and employs 1.3 million people in the U.S.

“This donation reflects my support for the tremendous potential of general aviation,” said Don Monaco, owner of Monaco Air Duluth. “The rapidly growing number of technically-advanced aircraft will need skilled professionals and Lake Superior College is well-positioned to provide this type of training.”

Monaco Air Duluth is a fixed base operator at the Duluth International Airport which offers fuel, aircraft maintenance and parts service, hangar rental and other general, commercial and military related services including international quick turn support.

“We appreciate Don Monaco’s passion for aviation and his ongoing support of Lake Superior College,” said Matt Ferrari, CAA director. “It’s a vote of confidence from someone who knows the business and understands our goals and objectives.”

“Through his work on our community advisory committee, Don Monaco has provided us with sound guidance in expanding our aviation program,” said Dr. Kathleen Nelson, president of Lake Superior College. “We are honored and grateful to receive his gift.  It provides substantial momentum for our program and will enable us to secure additional funding from other sources.”

The mission of the Lake Superior College Foundation is to support the educational, cultural, and service goals of Lake Superior College by acting as its designated friend and fundraiser. Visit the Web site at: www.lsc.edu/Foundation/index.cfm

Photo caption: CSI president Kirk Ilenda presents a check to Dr. Kathleen Nelson, LSC�s president, and Paul Damberg, LSC Foundation director.

President Kirk Ilenda, Construction Specifications Institute – Twin Ports Chapter, recently presented the Lake Superior College (LSC) Foundation with a check for $2,500. The donation will add to the Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship Fund, an endowed fund that provides scholarships for LSC students enrolled in architectural drafting, building construction, commercial and residential wiring and computer-aided design engineering.

The Construction Specifications Institute is an organization made up of design professionals, contractors and suppliers. Its primary goal is improved communication regarding design documents. The organization established the scholarship fund in 2000 and has made contributions to it every year since. During that time, the fund has grown to more than $25,000.

“The Construction Specifications Institute has made a long-term commitment to support our student scholarship program,” LSC president Kathleen Nelson explained. “We are grateful for their ongoing support.”

The Lake Superior College Foundation’s mission is to support the educational, cultural and service goals of Lake Superior College by acting as its designated friend and fund-raiser. Additional information about the LSC Foundation is available at www.lsc.edu/foundation.

(Duluth, Minn.) — The second annual Lake Superior College “Thrill on the Hill” Scholarship Fund Run for runners and walkers will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. Prepare to be challenged by this fun-filled event and its never-ending supply of hills. It is guaranteed to take your breath away!

The “Thrill on the Hill”? walk/run traverses a beautiful course through the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Superior College and showcases vistas of the Duluth Harbor and St. Louis Bay. The race course will include parts of the LSC campus, Trinity and Hutchinson Roads, and the Piedmont Ski Trails.

The event includes a 5K run/walk and a 10K course which features a hybrid half road/half trail run. A Husky Dash Kid’s Race is free for kids ages ten and under and starts at 11:30 a.m.

The early registration fee is $20; race day registration fee is $25. All race proceeds will benefit the Lake Superior College Foundation’s general scholarship fund. Participants are welcome to register online at www.lsc.edu/thrillonthehill. Chip timing will be used. The first 250 entrants will receive a “Thrill on the Hill”? T-shirt. All racers will be eligible for door prizes. The registration fee includes a post-race BBQ lunch donated by sponsor Upper Lakes Food. Packet pick-up will be held Saturday, May 3 from 8-9 a.m. in the Lake Superior College main concourse.

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 4,800 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.) — 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.) — President Gary Trigell, Construction Specifications Institute, Twin Ports Chapter, recently presented LSC President Kathy Nelson with a check for $2,500 for the Lake Superior College Foundation’s Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship Fund, an endowed fund that provides scholarships for students enrolled in Architectural Drafting, Building Construction, Commercial and Residential Wiring, and Computer Aided Design Engineering.

The Construction Specifications Institute, with 17,000 members nationwide, is a professional organization made up of design professionals, contractors, and suppliers in the non-residential building design and construction industry. Its primary goal is improved communication regarding design and construction documents.

LSC 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 the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) — The first annual Lake Superior College “Thrill on the Hill” Scholarship Fund Run for runners and walkers will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5. Prepare to be challenged by this fun-filled event and its never-ending supply of hills. It is guaranteed to take your breath away!

The “Thrill on the Hill”? walk/run traverses a beautiful course through the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Superior College and showcases vistas of the Duluth Harbor and St. Louis Bay. The race course will include parts of the LSC campus, Trinity and Hutchinson Roads, and the Piedmont Ski Trails.

The event includes a 5K run/walk and a 10K course which features a hybrid half road/half trail run. A Husky Dash Kid’s Race is free for kids ages ten and under and starts at 11:30 a.m.

The registration fee is $25. All race proceeds will benefit the Lake Superior College Foundation’s general scholarship fund. Participants are welcome to register online at www.lsc.edu/thrillonthehill. Chip timing will be used. All entrants will receive a “Thrill on the Hill”? T-shirt and be eligible for door prizes. The “Thrill on the Hill” also has an official blog site at blog.lsc.edu/fundrun Packet pick-up and race expo is Friday, May 4, 5-7 p.m. in the Lake Superior College main concourse.

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 the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.

(Duluth, Minn.) — Deb Johnson has been hired as the foundation director for Lake Superior College. She will be responsible for managing all the Foundation activities, including fundraising, scholarship endowments and foundation special event planning.

Johnson comes to Lake Superior College from Schering Plough where she worked to promote cardiovascular drug therapy. Her fundraising background includes working with the Junior League of Duluth, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwa, the South Mississippi Humane Society and the Lyn Meadows Discovery Center.

The LSC Foundation’s mission is to support the educational, cultural, and service goals of Lake Superior College by acting as its designated friend and fund-raiser.

The Lake Superior College Foundation is the center for creatively developing business, community, and college resources, supporting student needs, and promoting excellence in teaching and learning.

LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. With more than 3,800 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