Archive for January, 2008

LSC Represented At MLK Day

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
LSC Represented At MLK Day

A hardy group of LSC staff and family membersparticipated in MLK Day activities which included a breakfast, (where our newCoordinator of Intercultural Services Carl Crawford cooked), speakers, music, and marching to remember Dr. King. more »

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LSC Hosts Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Lake Superior College will be a host site for the Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care’s Winter Workshop on Friday, January 25. The event is available at six Minnesota sites through interactive television technology. For more information, contact Cynthia Annable, c.annable@lsc.edu, or visit www.msrcnet.com/. more »

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Bricks Kick Off Battle of the Bands Season

Thursday, January 17th, 2008
Bricks Kick Off Battle of the Bands Season

The Bricks, a band made up of students from Duluth’s Marshall High School, played at LSC this week. They were the runner-up winners in last year’s “Battle of the Bands” held at the DECC arena. The popular event is organized by Junior Achievement. As a sponsor, LSC participates by providing information... more »

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New Sonography Program Starts With First Class and New Equipment

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
New Sonography Program Starts With First Class and New Equipment

The new sonography program started this spring semester with its first class of students and instructor Robert Naughton. The newly remodeled classroom includes three exam rooms that were outfitted this week with modern ultrasound equipment, gurneys, and exam tables. A heavy duty washer and dryer were also installed as part of the... more »

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Martin Luther King Day Activities

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Martin Luther King Day Activities

A contingent from LSC will participate in Duluth’s Martin Luther King Day activities on Monday, January 21. Wade Gordon, Director of Diversity, and Carl Crawford, Intercultural Services Coordinator, will organize our involvement. Scheduled activities include: Free Community Breakfast, featuring Travis Smiley ’s Speech, 7 a.m., Holy Family Catholic Church March to the DECC, 11:15 a.m.,... more »

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Campus Trail Project Wins Environmental Stewardship Award

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Campus Trail Project Wins Environmental Stewardship Award

Lake Superior College has been named the reciepient of the 2007 Environment Stewardship Award for Institutions/Schools by the St. Louis River Citizens Action Committee. The award is given each year to an organization that makes outstanding contribution to environment stewardship in the St. Louis River area. The college was nominated for its leadership role... more »

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Music in the Commons

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Music in the Commons

“The Bricks” will provide live music in the LSC commons from 12:40 to 1:45 p.m. this Thursday, January 17. The event is a kick-off celebration for this year’s High School Rocks – Battle of the Bands. “The Bricks,” representing Marshall High School, finished second in Battle of the Bands last year. more »

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Stephanie Wainionpaa Joins Professional Advising Team

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Stephanie Wainionpaa Joins Professional Advising Team

Welcome to Stephanie Wainionpaa, the latest addition to our Professional Advising Team. Stephanie fills a newly-created advisor position intended to help us maintain our high level of support services. With a Master’s in Human Relations and over 11 years experience in higher education, Stephanie brings a great deal of first-hand knowledge and experience... more »

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Chancellor Recommends Lowest Tuition Increases for State Colleges and Universities Since 1998

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Chancellor Recommends Lowest Tuition Increases for State Colleges and Universities Since 1998

Tuition rates would go up an average of two percent at Minnesota two-year colleges and three percent at the state universities this fall, the lowest increase since 1998, under a recommendation released Monday by Chancellor James H. McCormick. The recommendation follows direction from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees last year to... more »

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Alumni Association Sponsors Special Showing of “Sweeney Todd”

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Alumni Association Sponsors Special Showing of “Sweeney Todd”

LSC’s Alumni Association and Student Life are sponsoring a special showing of “Sweeney Todd,” the recently released musical film staring Johnny Depp, at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 4. Admission is just $3 for LSC alumni, students and employees. when purchased in advance at www.lakesuperiorcollege.cmarket.com/tickets/. The event will feature free popcorn at the... more »

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