Archive for February, 2008

Perkins Plan Hearing to Be Held at LSC

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

A public hearing to discuss the proposed five-year plan for Minnesota’s career and technical education programs will be held at Lake Superior College on Thursday, February 21. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, the event will take place at 5 p.m. in Room S-1981 on LSC’s Trinity Road campus. The... more »

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Global Understanding through Community Building Event

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Global Understanding through Community Building Event

A”Community…Build It! Vocalize It! Harmonize It!” evening of music, spoken word, and culture to promote global understanding through community building will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Music Center, 201 West 4th Street in Duluth. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will include an... more »

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World Policy Institute Expert to Speak at LSC

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Author and expert in U.S. foreign and economic policy Sherle Schwenninger will be on campus Wed., Feb. 13 from 2- 3 p.m. in Room S1981 to discuss American foreign policy and the impact of China and India on the world economy.  He is presented by the LSC Alumni Association and Work Force Development.  Schwenninger... more »

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Become a FAN

Friday, February 8th, 2008
Become a FAN

Friends Action Network Supports MnSCU Capital Investment Projects With the legislative session fast approaching, a grassroots network of faculty, staff, students, community members and alumni has launched the Friends Action Network (FAN) to promote the state’s investment in capital projects for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities during the 2008 legislative session. Members of FAN... more »

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New Faces: Heather Grillo

Thursday, February 7th, 2008
New Faces: Heather Grillo

Heather Grillo started her new job as Student Activities Coordinator for Student Life in February.  Grillo joined us from Proctor Area Community Services where she planned and implemented a wide variety of activities. more »

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PT Services Available During Spring Term

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

LSC’s outpatient physical therapy clinic is open Monday and Wednesday afternoons between 1 and 5 p.m. PT services are free to LSC students and employees. If you are experiencing muscle or joint pain, weakness, limited movement or muscle tightness, problems with walking or balance, headaches or jaw pain, physical therapy can probably help. A... more »

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LSC Practical Nursing Students Top Nursing Boards

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The Lake Superior College Practical Nursing program had the highest pass rates in Minnesota on the Nursing Boardsin 2007. Ourpass ratewas at98.13%. Congratulations to the students and faculty on their achievement. more »

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Alumni/Student Movie Night

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Alumni/Student Movie Night

More than 200 hundred LSC alumni, current students, and community members enjoyed a blood-curdling night out at a Duluth 10 Theater screening of “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Pre-show activities included an alumni coming events update, prize drawings, impersonations, and movie character imitations. Pictured: staff member Lin Black, Husky Blizzard,... more »

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Hundreds of Students Attend STEM Summit

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Hundreds of Students Attend STEM Summit

LSC hosted the Duluth Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Summit on Feb. 5. More than 200 students from regional schools including Ely, Virginia, Cook County, Proctor and the Duluth area attended the event organized by the Minnesota Department of Education. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Alice Seagren, Minnesota Dept. of Education,... more »

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Gary Adams Receives Outstanding Service Award

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Gary Adams Receives Outstanding Service Award

Gary Adams, LSC’s director of physical plant, received an Outstanding Service Award at the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Facilities Division. Adams was recognized for his leadership in completing the recently opened Academic and Student Services Building under very challenging circumstances. In a letter nominating Adams for the honor, Mark Winson,... more »

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