Ever wanted to truly experience the ancient beauty of Mexico? Then you need to act FAST – space is filling quickly for LSC’s Mexico Learning Community Spring Travel Program in Oaxaca, Mexico.

All students, faculty/staff and community members are invited to participate in the semester-long program. The Spring Travel program offers the chance to learn about the cultures of Oaxaca, Mexico and to spend a week learning from them directly. You’ll be able to practice Spanish, visit pre-Hispanic sites, learn about arts and textiles, and experience service learning in local orphanages.It could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, while you earn up to 8 credits. No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary! There may be additional financial aid loan programs that can assist you with program costs.

Want to learn more or register? Contact LSC Spanish Instructor Tim Benson at t.benson@lsc.edu or give him a call at (218) 733-2104.

To see a YouTube video of the last year’s trip – click the “Travel to Oaxaca, Mexico with LSC” main headline!

Gail Wahlberg has accepted the Online Bookstore Coordinator position in the Lake Superior College Bookstore. Prior to accepting the bookstore position, she worked in the Workforce and Community Development department at LSC as an office administrative specialist.

In this newly-created position, Wahlberg will be responsible for the successful operation and marketing of the LSC Online Bookstore. The position is responsible for the planning, organizing, marketing, appearance, and functionality of the online store including basic design work for the E-store and the LSC bookstore’s web site.

Wahlberg has more than 10 years experience, including owning her own graphic design business. Before joining LSC’s workforce in 2005, she spent nearly 8 years working in the production and marketing services departments at Advanstar Communications.

Laurel and Hardy return to LSC, with November’s meeting of the Busy Bodies, the Duluth/Superior Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society.  The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 6, in the LSC Commons.

This month’s theme is “goofs on the roof,” featuring the height of hilarity.  Scheduled films include three Laurel and Hardy shorts: Dirty Work, Hog Wild and The Finishing Touch.  An episode of Fractured Flickers, a TV show that featured silent movie clips, will also be screened.

The event is free and open to all.  The Busy Bodies are hosted by LSC Student life.

The following individuals have joined the board of directors for the Lake Superior College Foundation: Sandy Hoff, Lisa Krause, Brian Ryks, and Gary Tridgell.  They will each serve a three-year term.

Sandy Hoff is the president of F.I. Salter Co. Commercial Real Estate Services, Salter Mechanical, Computer Renaissance, and a partner with Lake Superior Helicopters.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in business administration.  Hoff also serves on the board of directors for St. Michael’s School, the Duluth Playhouse, and Woodland Hills.

Lisa Krause is a tax supervisor with McGladrey and Pullen, LLP.  She graduated from Mesabi Community College and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  Krause is serving as the Foundation board treasurer.

Brian D. Ryks, A.A.E., has been executive director of the Duluth Airport Authority since August of 2002 where he manages day-to-day operations and administration.  Over the past seven years his major focus has been on expanding air service, transition of fixed base operations, planning and construction of a new passenger terminal, and enhancing infrastructure in order to promote economic development and job creation in Duluth’s aviation sector. Prior to arriving in Duluth, Ryks was employed for five years as the airport director at the St. Cloud Regional Airport, two years as the airport manager in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and six years as a project manager for the construction of the Denver International Airport.  He also held positions in the Airport Directors Office at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Gary Tridgell, CCCA CSI, has been a contract administrator for the engineering firm of Foster Jacobs & Johnson for the past ten years.  Prior to that he held various sales positions with WESCO Distribution Corporation and also worked for several electrical contractors in the Duluth-Superior area.  In 1979 he graduated from the Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute, which eventually became Lake Superior College.

“Locally Adapted Food Systems”

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.

Two student and faculty artwork display cases were dedicated during a special ceremony on Thursday, October 22, in front of the library in LSC’s Main Concourse. The display cases were created by LSC’s building construction program and funded by a gift to the LSC Foundation from retired LSC anthropology instructor Mary Pullford.

Pullford made the donation in honor of her father, Ray Hanahan, a painter, furniture maker and, in retirement, master wood carver.

“The display cases will provide and safe and accessible home for works of art created by students and faculty,” said Lake Superior College Foundation Director Paul Damberg, “And our students and facutly have created amazing works of art. We are truly, truly thankful for Mary’s generous donation to allow this artwork to be on public display.”