The Minnesota Dental Foundation has donated $500 to the Lake Superior College Dental Clinic to defray the cost of “Give Kids a Smile Day.” The event, which provides free dental screening for children who do not have dental coverage, will be held on Friday, February 2. more »

Robert Dorfman and his daughter Sara Dorfman (pictured at right) attended a special reception at the Lake Superior College Physical Therapy Clinic on Wednesday, January 24. Dorfman recently donated $5,000 to the Lake Superior College Foundation to support the Physical Therapy Clinic Scholarship Fund.   Dorfman’s wife of 60 years, Dorothy, received therapy at the... more »

Professional advisor Eric Brandt earned his B.A. in psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College, and his master’s in student leadership affairs from the University of St. Thomas. Eric has previously worked as an advisor and as Director of Student Services at the High-Tech Institute in the Twin Cities. Stacy Soine is the new administrative assistant for... more »

The Minnesota National Guard has developed a first-in-the-nation program to help soldiers rejoin their families and return to life as civilians. This reintegration process includes help for families of returning veterans. A Family Reintegration Academy has been established to help prepare family members for the homecoming of their soldiers and to help make the transition... more »

Lake Superior College students Jessica Schultz and Chris Plys are attending the Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy as members of Team USA. Schultz is a member of the women’s curling team and Plys is a member of the men’s curling team. Schultz is returning to Torino, where she competed in the last... more »

Dan Lattner has been named a recipient of a Clarence Maddy award. The award, which is given by the City of Duluth, recognizes outstanding performance. Individuals are nominated by their peers or supervisors. He received the honor at the State of the City activities on Monday, January 8. Lattner teaches in the Fire Tech... more »

Rep. Jim Oberstar met with 8th Congressional District MnSCU community college presidents and representatives at Lake Superior College in late December to discuss the priorities of the incoming Congress. Discussion centered on the higher education bill and legislation relating to job training and education in transportation, including aviation, and homeland security. Oberstar, a 16th... more »

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... more »

Lake Superior College is again offering the chance to train for and run Grandma’s Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon for college credit while working with a world-class athlete. The option to take class as a non-credit course is also available. The course provides race training and nutritional information in addition to history, etiquette... more »

Qualified junior and senior high school students can now test for college credits free. The Minnesota State Legislature has funded the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams for high school students through June 30, 2007. Up to six exam fees ($60 each) are covered regardless of the score if students are referred by... more »