Archive for November, 2007

Help on Quitting Smoking: Expert to Speak Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Dr. Pamela Wilson, apulmonary specialist and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Madison, will present a “Know Your Health” talk on smoking on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Atrium. Dr. Wilson has had much experience with smoking cessation. She sees patients with respiratory problems, and as a... more »

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Higher Education Web Site Available for Returning Soldiers

Friday, November 9th, 2007

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota Online have created a Web site to serve the unique higher education needs of veterans, military members and their families. Veterans, members of the military and their families can find information about education benefits, Minnesota higher education institutions, and related issues from a team of experienced advisors... more »

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“Music of the Season” Dec. 4; Preview Nov. 18 Miller Hill Mall

Thursday, November 8th, 2007
“Music of the Season” Dec. 4; Preview Nov. 18 Miller Hill Mall

The Lake Superior College Concert Choir will perform its free winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the LSC Atrium. The concert is directed by faculty member Carolyn Rynex and accompanied by Ben Hanson. Members of the East High School Wind Ensemble will also perform. The program will... more »

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Kathy Griffin Appointed to Commission on Dental Accreditation

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Kathy Griffin Appointed to Commission on Dental Accreditation

Kathy Griffin, Director of the Lake Superior College Dental Hygiene program, has been named to serve on the Commission on Dental Accreditation. She was appointed by the American Dental Hygienists Association to serve in the post, and is the only dental hygienist on the 30-member commission. Her term will run until... more »

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Lake Superior College Surgical Technology Program Earns Top 20 Status

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Lake Superior College Surgical Technology Program Earns Top 20 Status

For the second year in a row, the Lake Superior College (LSC) Surgical Technology program has earned a “Top 20″ designation from the Accreditation Review Committee on Surgical Technology. The honor is bestowed on programs with the highest student scores in the annual Program Assessment Examination (PAE). The results of the class... more »

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Natural Science Institute Photos on Exhibit

Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Natural Science Institute Photos on Exhibit

“Large Landscapes, Hidden Treasures,”? a collection of photographs produced during Lake Superior College’s Summer Natural Science Institute are currently on display in the Concourse. The exhibit features the work of noted nature photographer Michael Furtman, who led a special photography workshop during the Institute, as well as Lake Superior College students and faculty who... more »

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Lake Superior College Awarded $68,000 ICAP Grant

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Lake Superior College has been awarded an Intervention for College Attendance (ICAP) grant for $34,000 a year for the next two years. The funding will be used to help eligible students complete high school and enter postsecondary education. Funds for this project were provided by a grant from the Minnesota Intervention for College... more »

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