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The North Dakota State College of Science recently awarded academic scholarships to an additional 18 incoming 2016 NDSCS freshmen from three states.

The scholarships recognize and reward students for academic achievement, test scores and participation in extracurricular and other volunteer activities. The scholarships – awarded for $1,000 or $500 – are applicable during the 2016-2017 academic year. The honorees include:

MINNESOTA
Battle Lake: Wes Olson, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00; Katlyn Rilla, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Breckenridge: Max Glueckert, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00; Amanda Ronan, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Inver Grove Heights: Gabriela Alicea, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Kensington: Colden Helberg, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00
Kent: Katie Tschakert, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00

NORTH DAKOTA
Anamoose: Lee Reinowski, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Cayuga: Shalyn Murack, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Devils Lake: Braydi Hoime, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00
Fargo: Devon Redden, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00
Forman: Taylor Chapin, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00 
Grand Forks: Christopher Helmoski, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Lisbon: Linsey Leadbetter, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00
Mohall: Becca Schoenberg, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $1,000.00
Thompson: Colton Luck, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00
Watford City: Cody Kirkland, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00

SOUTH DAKOTA
New Effington: Kellie Hansen, NDSCS Foundation Scholarship - $500.00

Eight North Dakota State College of Science faculty and staff members have been chosen and named recipients of the College’s Excellence in Teaching Award and Excellence in Service Award for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes instructors who, among other outstanding characteristics, demonstrate competence and sincere interest in their subjects, present material in a suitable, well-integrated fashion and encourage participation from students. Selection criteria include student evaluations, feedback and deliberations by the selection committee. This year’s recipients were chosen by a selection committee comprised of faculty members, students, academic deans and staff members from a group of 70 nominees.

The honorees are:
• Rhonda Edwardson: Allied Dental Education Associate Professor
• E. B. Floersch: Diesel Technology Assistant Professor
• Jeff Hart: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Professor
• Kathy Marquette: Business Administration and Management Associate Professor

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond every day and exemplify the College’s values of learning, integrity, flexibility and excellence. Nominations are open to those serving in the professional, clerical, trades and service positions that are not on probationary status with recipients chosen by Human Resources and the Rewards and Recognition Committee.

The honorees are:
• Kijia Homes: Student Success Office Manager
• Kerri Kava: Student Life Assistant Director
• Lynnette Krack: Automotive Technology Assistant
• Ryan Meisch: Facilities Management Campus Plumber

The North Dakota State College of Science Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology program recently received reaccreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

To achieve this coveted recognition, the College’s Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology program underwent rigorous evaluation by NATEF. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment were used.

“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, former NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that NDSCS graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by NDSCS, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.”

Upon completion of the evaluation, the College became reaccredited by NATEF, a non-profit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry.

“During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards and we are pleased to once again join the ranks of the NATEF accredited training programs,” said James Erdahl, NDSCS Automotive Repair & Refinishing Technology Program Chair and Associate Professor. “NDSCS students are guaranteed to receive a quality education while shop owners can be confident of obtaining quality job applicants.”

To learn more about the NDSCS Automotive Repair & Refinishing Technology program, including certificate and A.A.S. degree options, visit www.ndscs.edu/autobody or call 1-800-342-4325 ext. 2521.

North Dakota State College of Science students, faculty and staff will celebrate Agawasie Day on Thursday, May 5 on both the Wahpeton campus and at the NDSCS-Fargo location.

Events begin in Wahpeton at 10 a.m. with the Hektner Student Center Dedication. Following the dedication, students, faculty and staff will enjoy self-guided tours of the Hektner Student Center followed by free food on The Oval at 11:30 a.m. Competitions (car show, volleyball, lip sync battle, tug-o-war and the Burnout), inflatables and numerous attractions will take place throughout the afternoon and an outdoor, evening street dance is set to begin at 9 p.m.

Agawasie Day events at NDSCS-Fargo will take place from noon-3 p.m. Students, faculty and staff will enjoy numerous activities (life-size Jenga, Wii, checkers, etc.) as well as free food, plus students will have a chance to win prizes.

In 1914, the College published its first yearbook called the Agawasie. While the origin of the name is obscure, an earlier issue of the annual explained it as an Indian word for “Ascience.” The arrival of the annual became a day for celebration, hence the start of the annual Agawasie Day Picnic. While publishing an annual yearbook was discontinued in 2004, the day for celebration still lives on as Agawasie Day and is celebrated every year right before the start of finals.

For more information about Agawasie Day, including a complete listing of events and details, go to www.ndscs.edu/agawasie.