Finding whole, organic and unprocessed foods is becoming an increasing challenge in our hurry-up fast food culture.

But that might be changing.

In “Locally Adapted Food Systems,” presenter Randel Hansen discusses how more and more people are pursuing alternatives such as farmers markets, agricultural endeavors, community and household gardens. Hansen, a food systems planner, will also discuss actions, tools and resources for expanding the economic, ecological, social, and health benefits of local food production and consumption.

This presentation will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. in room S2964 on the Lake Superior College campus.

Past “Green 101” sessions have included such topics as “Greening Your Home: From Energy Efficiency to Renewable Energy Options,” “Solar Technology Introduction” and a make and take rain barrel workshop.

More information is available at www.lsc.edu/Green101.cfm. “Green 101” is presented by Lake Superior College – Workforce and Community Development.

Jess Randby

Randby is a second year student pursuing an associate of applied science degree in LSC’s Automotive Technician program.

In addition to a $2,500 scholarship, Randby also wins an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend the Automotive After Products Expo (AAPEX) and the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) later this year. She will be recognized for her award at a reception while in Las Vegas.

Randby is a resident of Duluth and a 2007 graduate of Duluth East High School. She also attended the Duluth Secondary Technical Center’s (STC) Automotive program and completed Automotive Youth Education System testing. Both LSC and STC are National Automotive Technician Education Foundation certified programs, which allows credit transfer between secondary schools and post-secondary education.

Lake Superior College Earns National Ranking for Technology

“We are very proud of our staff’s efforts to provide service and technology to our college community,” explained Barry Dahl, LSC’s vice president of technology and the e-Campus.  “LSC continues to invest the time, expertise and resources needed to acquire the technology to provide an excellent learning environment.”

Schools were placed in three categories based on size of enrollment, with college officials providing information from the 2008-09 academic year. At the survey’s conclusion, the top 10 in each of the three categories were named.  The survey addressed multiple areas in digital technology, including online registration; distance learning; tutoring and advisory services; technology training for students and faculty, and Web 2.0 social and collaborative capabilities.

View the full list of winners at www.centerdigitaled.com or www.convergemag.com.

Marina Leight, vice president of the Center, said, “Community colleges, year after year, impress us as forward-thinking and quick to adapt. Our survey results show overwhelmingly that community colleges are fast embracing cyber technologies used by “First Digitals” fostering collaboration in learning by using tools students are familiar with. Those institutions chosen as this year’s top community colleges are exceptional examples of this investment in learning.”

The Center for Digital Education is a national research and advisory institute providing education and industry leaders with decision support, research and educational services to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century.  The Center is a division of e.Republic, Inc. a national publishing, event and research company focused on information technology in the public sector.

For more information on the Center visit www.centerdigitaled.com.  For more information on the Digital Community Colleges Survey, please contact Janet Grenslitt at (916) 932-1363.

(Duluth, Minn.) –  As an offshoot of their “Green 101” Lecture Series, Lake Superior College is hosting a “Make ‘N’ Take” Rain Barrel Workshop this Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in room S2964.

Leading the workshop will be David Stark, owner of Stark Enterprises, LLC, an environmental consulting firm specializing in water, waste and energy conservation. He’ll provide expert information on how to properly design, construct, use and install your rain barrel. Participants will be able take a rain barrel home and after learning how to correctly install and use it.

The cost of participating in the workshop will be $50. This fee will cover material costs.

Future “Green 101” lectures include third of this three-part lecture series, titled “Locally Adapted Food Systems,” on Tuesday, October 27.
More information is available at www.lsc.edu/Green101.cfm. “Green 101” is presented by Lake Superior College – Workforce and Community Development.

(Duluth, Minn.) –  “Greening Your Home: From Energy Efficiency to Renewable Energy Options” will be the next free “Green 101” presentation to be held at Lake Superior College, taking place on Tuesday, October 6.

This presentation will cover the wide range of options for making your home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It will also help you develop a plan that is right for your home.

Dean Talbott, a Conservation Improvement Program Energy Specialist and customer service representative for Minnesota Power, will be the featured speaker. Talbott has worked in the field of energy efficiency and healthy home construction for more 28 years in a variety of capacities in the energy and housing field.

This presentation will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. in room S2964 on the Lake Superior College campus.

Future “Green 101” sessions include “Locally Adapted Food Systems” on Tuesday, October 27 and a “Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop” on Saturday, October 10.  The “Food Systems” lecture is free. The rain barrel workshop requires a $50 fee to cover materials.

More information is available at www.lsc.edu/Green101.cfm. “Green 101” is presented by Lake Superior College – Workforce and Community Development.

All of the LSC award winners can be viewed below.

“We are excited to be recognized by peers for our promotional campaigns,” explained Gary Kruchowski, LSC’s director of public information and government affairs.  “We owe much of the credit for these awards to the support and assistance of top-notch local vendors.”  Kruchowski cited creative contributions by Dave Kirwan, a Duluth-based freelance artist; Jon Godfrey, web designer for the Duluth News Tribune; and Bill Ward of Northland’s NewsCenter Creative Services.

The National Council for Marketing and Public Information is an organization for communicators working in college communications on two-year campuses.  It is an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges.  NCMPR’s District Five is comprised members from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Manitoba.  The awards were presented on September 20, 2009, at the organization’s regional conference in Souix Falls, SD. More information is available at www.ncmpr.org.

Gold – TV Ad/PSA – Single

Silver –TV Ad/PSA – Single

Together the two commercials won Gold – TV Ad/PSA – Series.

Gold – E-Marketing

http://www.duluthads1.com/proofs/LSCbuild/

Bronze – E-Marketing

http://www.duluthads1.com/proofs/LSC2/

Silver – Print Ad – Single

Bronze – Promotional Item/Nifty & Neat

The series begins with a free lecture entitled “Solar Technology Introduction” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Solar energy is abundant, ever-present and holds great promise. It’s also a viable, Earth-friendly energy source compared to relying solely on the traditional energy grid. This lecture will provide an overview of current solar technologies and industry trends. The presenter is Tim Ollhoff, who works for RREAL, an organization that brings affordable solar technology to low income families.

The lecture will be held between 6:30 and 8 p.m. in room S2964 on the Lake Superior College Campus, at 2101 Trinity Road in Duluth.

Future sessions include “Greening Your Home” on Tuesday, October 6; “Locally Adapted Food Systems” on Tuesday, October 27; and “Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop” on Saturday, October 10.  All sessions are free and open to the public with the exception of the Rain Barrel workshop, which has a $50 fee to cover materials.

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

“We’re going to have another significant enrollment increase this year,” explains Melissa Leno, LSC’s Director of Admissions. “We are projecting that we’ll have nearly 4,500 students enrolled by Monday.”

Based on past experience, the college expects to see enrollments continue to rise throughout the semester, as students finalize their schedules. Because students have five days to add courses and continuing education activity is also likely to contribute further to enrollment gains throughout the term, official enrollment numbers will not be announced until the 30^th day of the term.

“LSC continues to grow because we are meeting the needs of the students we serve by providing excellence in the classroom and expanding access and opportunity for students,” said Kathleen Nelson, Lake Superior College president. “I’m very proud of the effort that staff and faculty have put forth.”

College officials believe that economic conditions are a major factor driving enrollment increases.

“Historically, community college enrollments rise in recessionary periods” Nelson explains.  “We are seeing that pattern again this year at LSC and across the nation, as students seek training and education for the job market.”

Lake Superior College is a community and technical college located in Duluth, Minnesota.  The college offers more than 80 technical majors, courses and programs for transfer, continuing education, and custom training for business and industry.  LSC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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.

In addition to the layoffs, LSC announced several other cost saving measures today at a series of meetings with employees. These measures include elimination of vacant positions, a voluntary salary savings program and instructional efficiencies.  Altogether the announced measures total $1.4 million. Prior to making the staffing changes, Lake Superior College cut their non-personnel budget by $950,000.

The budget reduction plan was developed in response to cuts to the state allocation and the anticipated gubernatorial unallotment. The reductions announced today affect all operational units and employee groups within the college.  The plan was developed over a five-month period, as various revenue and expenditure information became available.

The actions announced today are “Phase Four” of a five-phase process. College officials say additional adjustments to the budget may be required once impact of the governor’s unallotments, federal stimulus dollars, and legislative actions are fully assessed.

The college anticipates similar financial challenges for fiscal year 2010-11 and the subsequent biennium. LSC’s budget planning includes provisions to position the college to balance its budget into the next biennium.