Archive for April, 2007

“Women in History” Writing Contest Winners

Monday, April 30th, 2007

This spring, the English Department and the Diversity Committee sponsored a writing contest to honor women in history. Students were invited to write a 500-800 word essay or a one-page poem about a “historical” female person who has had an impact on their lives. Janee Udalla www.lsc.edu/udalla.cfmis the first place winner; Bille Jean Borchardt... more »

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Lake Superior College Hosts Regional Robot Competition

Monday, April 30th, 2007
Lake Superior College Hosts Regional Robot Competition

They have names like Hammer Time, Junk Yard Dog and Cow Catcher. They’re Battle Bots, robots designed for combat, and they’ll be doing battle at Lake Superior College (LSC) on May 16. Lake Superior College will host the First Annual Northeast Robotics Competition on Wednesday, May 16. The event will feature 15-pound combat... more »

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Art, Poetry, Music, Classic Cars, and Running Thrills Coming Soon

Friday, April 27th, 2007
Art, Poetry, Music, Classic Cars, and Running Thrills Coming Soon

Lake Superior Writers’ Series Come to the Lake Superior Writers’ Series Final Event! An open reading on Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. with a receptionin the Minnesota Room, LSC Library. Share prose or poetry – yours or someone else’s. Each reader will have up to five minutes. To get on the reading list, contact... more »

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High School Rocks/Battle of the Bands Needs Volunteers!

Friday, April 27th, 2007
High School Rocks/Battle of the Bands Needs Volunteers!

The high-energy “High School Rocks: Battle of the Bands” show features fourteen high school area bands competing for prizes on Sunday, May 20 2007 at Duluth’s DECC arena.  Doors open at 1 p.m. for the Career Expo; the Battle of the Bands starts at 2 p.m. LSC coordinator Michelle LaPorte seeks dozens of volunteers to make... more »

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Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship Donation

Friday, April 27th, 2007
Construction Specifications Institute Scholarship Donation

Construction Specifications Institute Twin Ports Chapter President Gary Trigell presented President Kathy Nelson with a check for $2,500 for the Lake Superior College Foundation’s Construction Specifications Institute scholarship fund. more »

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Learn to Stretch

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Learn how to stretch your muscles to reduce tension! Physical Therapist Assistant students will be providing training from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27. The session will take place in room E1114 on LSC’s Trinity Road campus. more »

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“Signs of Creativity” Art Portfolio Show

Friday, April 20th, 2007

The second “Signs of Creativity” show for the art portfolio preparation class runs April 23-April 30 with a reception April 23 from 4-6:00 p.m. in the Art Building.  Students in the exhibit are Ashley Marnich, pencil, pen and paint; Desiree Wenske,pottery;Kathleen Driscoll,ceramic pottery, and Ryan Horton,paint and ceramics. more »

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Celebrate “Week of the Young Child”

Friday, April 20th, 2007
Celebrate “Week of the Young Child”

The Creation Station children will march through the halls on Tuesday, April 24 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.to gather donations for Cystic Fibrosis. Their goal is $300. If you would like to help out, there will be a can for donations. Children from the Creation Station daycare will perform their annual Spring Concert on Wed., April 25... more »

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Campus Cleanup for Earth Day

Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Campus Cleanup for Earth Day

Thanks to the LSC Environmental Council for organizing the campus cleanup and other activities. According to co-organizer Carol Johnson, two trucks were filled with trash. (Pictured: staff members Betsy Jacobson (left) and Pat Toland (right) doing butt-pickup duty.) more »

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“Dances and Dreams” Spring Choir Concert

Thursday, April 19th, 2007
“Dances and Dreams” Spring Choir Concert

“Dances and Dreams,” the first-ever spring concert by the seventeen-member LSC Choir will be held Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium. Directed by Carolyn Rynex, the event is free and open to the public. Guest artists include Shelly Gruskin and Johanna Gruskin on recorder, violinist Dale Rogers, the LSC String... more »

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