Archive for March, 2007

LSC to Host Robotics Competition

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Lake Superior College will host the First Annual Northeast Robotics Competition on Wednesday, May 16. The event will feature 15-pound combat robots competing in a 12-foot by 12-foot plexiglass arena. High school teams from across the state have been invited to compete. The competition is sponsored by the Midwest Robotics League and LSC... more »

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Join LSC students and staff at the opening night of “Carousel” at the Duluth Playhouse on April 19

Monday, March 19th, 2007

The Division of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Student Life, and the LSC Foundation are sponsoring opening night of the musical “Carousel” at the Duluth Playhouse on Thursday, April 19. As part of the sponsorship, LSC has received 100 complimentary tickets to distribute to students. Students may pick up one complimentary ticket in the LSC Student... more »

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“Transforming Your Life Through Education” Conference Inspires Attendees

Saturday, March 17th, 2007
“Transforming Your Life Through Education” Conference Inspires Attendees

Karen Diver, the newly elected chairwoman of the Fond du Lac Reservation, gave an inspirational keynote address by telling her life story for the opening of the “Women and College: Transforming Your Life Through Education” Conference held March 17 at LSC. The conference was sponsored by the Lake Superior College Diversity Committee, the Minnesota... more »

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Penny Fudally and Marlise Riffel Nominated for State Award in Teaching

Friday, March 16th, 2007
Penny Fudally and Marlise Riffel Nominated for State Award in Teaching

Lake Superior College faculty members Penny Fudally (right) and Marlise Riffel (left) have been nominated by LSC President Kathy Nelson and Vice President of Academic Affairs Candace Barnack for the Minnesota State and Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Award for Excellence in Teaching. This newly established statewide award recognizes outstanding faculty at the 33... more »

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Festival of Nations Student Trip

Friday, March 16th, 2007
Festival of Nations Student Trip

Student Life and the Diversity Committee are sponsoring a bus to the Festival of Nations at the RiverCentre in St. Paul on Sat. May 5. The bus will leave from LSC at 8:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. The cost for LSC students is $5 – which covers the transportation... more »

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New Face: Lori Marana

Thursday, March 15th, 2007
New Face: Lori Marana

Lori Marana has joined the Workforce and Community Development Department as a new OAS Intermediate staff member. Lori comes to LSC from St. Luke’s Hospital where she worked as a refund/remittance clerk. Lori has an extensive background as an administrative assistant. more »

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New Faces: Professional Advisor Lisa Hanson

Thursday, March 15th, 2007
New Faces: Professional Advisor Lisa Hanson

Lisa Hanson earned her B.A. in communication from Concordia College, and her master’s degree in educational leadership/higher administration from the University of North Dakota. Lisa has worked as an admissions counselor, financial aid counselor, academic advisor, and assistant registrar at the College of St. Catherine,the University of St. Thomas, Kansas State University, and... more »

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Science Museum Student Trip

Thursday, March 15th, 2007
Science Museum Student Trip

Student Life and the Diversity Committee are sponsoring a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul for the world premiere of the exhibit “RACE” on Friday, April 13. The bus will leave from LSC at 8:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. The cost for LSC students... more »

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APEX CEO/President Rob West to Speak at Lake Superior College’s Entrepreneur Series

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
APEX CEO/President Rob West to Speak at Lake Superior College’s Entrepreneur Series

Rob West, president and chief executive officer of APEX, (Area Partnership for Economic Expansion), will speak on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur on Thursday, March 22 from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. at Lake Superior College in room E2012. A social hour from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. will be held with... more »

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LSC Spring Open House March 30

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Fishing for answers about college? Catch some at LSC’s spring open house on Friday, March 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. High school students, adult learners, and anybody curious to learn more about Lake Superior College are welcome.  More details at http.//blog.lsc.edu/news more »

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