The North Dakota State College of Science has named 399 students to its spring semester 2020 President’s Honor List, and eight students to its summer semester 2020 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include:

Spring 2020 President’s Honor List

BRAZIL 
Sao Paulo: Eduardo Alvala, Liberal Arts

ALASKA 
Big Lake: Tesa Finley, Occupational Therapy Assistant

CALIFORNIA 
Ojai: Taylor Erickson, Agriculture

COLORADO 
Broomfield: Noah Jenson, Liberal Arts
Dacono: Matthew Peterson, John Deere Tech
Fort Collins: Kayla Iron Cloud, Dental Hygiene

INDIANA 
Union Mills: Jenna Downey, Liberal Arts

KENTUCKY 
Prospect: Brosnan Pierce, Diesel Technology

MINNESOTA 
Alexandria: Kyle VanderTuin, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Andover: Grant Anderson, Building Construction Technology
Audubon: Joseph Peterson, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Barnesville: Matthew Bredman, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Grace Hagen, Liberal Arts; Jaclyn Keller, Registered Nursing; Claire Meyer, Liberal Arts; Emma Nielsen, Liberal Arts; Allison Peterson, Liberal Arts; Taylor Peterson, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Caroline Redding, Liberal Arts; Kaitlyn Thompson, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Battle Lake: Linnea Cole, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Henry Gibbs, Diesel Technology
Belgrade: Allison Gruber, Liberal Arts; Cody Lewis, Diesel Technology
Benson: Matthew Goossen, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Anna Gosson, Liberal Arts
Bloomington: Justyna Butler, Liberal Arts
Bowlus: Ashley Biniek, Dental Hygiene
Breckenridge: William Baity, John Deere Tech; Charles Boldingh, Liberal Arts; Andrew Bouressa, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Tracy Davis, Practical Nursing; Sophia Ellingson, Pharmacy Technician; Ian Foley, Liberal Arts; Arica Hasbargen, Registered Nursing; Carter Haugen, Automotive Technology; Dylan Pearson, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Tristan Ploeger, Liberal Arts; Christopher Tolbert, Diesel Technology; Victoria Vertin, Liberal Arts
Brooten: Thomas Kollman, Diesel Technology
Bruno: Karla Pankow, Emergency Medical Services
Buffalo Lake: Samuel Pettit, Diesel Technology
Campbell: Christopher Korinek, Liberal Arts; Josie Rittenour, Liberal Arts
Canby: Courtney Hanson, Dental Hygiene
Chokio: Kaitlyn Asmus, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clarkfield: Hayley Vold, Agriculture
Clitherall: Erika Biederman, Liberal Arts
Cold Spring: Nathan Thorpe, John Deere Tech
Coon Rapids: Adrianna Winter, Culinary Arts
Dilworth: Nicholas Lund, Electrical Technology
Donnelly: Dalton Uphoff, Electrical Technology
East Bethel: Andrew Giddings, Welding Technology
East Grand Forks: Christopher Kowalski, Plumbing; Philip Malevich, Emergency Medical Services
Eden Prairie: Sam Ehresman, Diesel Technology
Elbow Lake: Tanner Bennett, Agriculture
Erskine: Gracie Gunufson, Dental Assisting
Farmington: Callen Jerstad, Diesel Technology
Fergus Falls: Jaden Blondeau, Automotive Technology; Nolan Booth, Automotive Technology; Jacob Halvorson, Powersports Technology; Jenna Huffman, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jack Jacobs, Welding Technology; Morgan Jarandson, Agriculture; Spencer Jennen, Agriculture; Abigail Marfell, Liberal Arts; Dustin Norgren, Automotive Technology; Jeremy Peterson, John Deere Tech; Jenna Seifert, Liberal Arts; Dillon Strommen, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Natalie Swanson, Liberal Arts; Corbin Vogl, Automotive Technology
Frazee: Arron Erickson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Ryan Roble, Electrical Technology; Brandon Schoon, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Isaac Wurst, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Garfield: Stephanie Wussow, Dental Hygiene
Glenwood: Tyler Anderson, Culinary Arts
Glyndon: Jenny Young, Health Information
Herman: Boe Brunson, Electrical Technology; Benjamin Findlay, Agriculture
Hopkins: Tyler Dummer, Information and Communications Technology
Kent: Tyler Perlenfein, Electrical Technology
Lake Park: Ethan Highness, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Elsa Larson, Registered Nursing; Lilly Ness, Culinary Arts
Lino Lakes: Zachary Weigman, Liberal Arts
Lynd: Owen Banks, Diesel Technology
Maple Grove: Spencer Boeder, Welding Technology
Mapleton: Erica Luskey, Business Management
Montevideo: Isaiah Edmunds, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Mason Gades, Precision Machining Technology
Moorhead: Andrew Bill, Information and Communications Technology; Zachary Bowman, Liberal Arts; Marisa Christopherson, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jeffrey Gabrielson, Electrical Technology; Casey Kremke, Building Construction Technology; Isaac Larson, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Christopher Schmitt, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Dalton Swanson, Welding Technology; Timothy Yocum, Diesel Technology
Morris: Lea Asmus, Dental Hygiene; Sylvia Beld, Dental Hygiene
New Ulm: Benjamin Gieseke, Diesel Technology
New York Mills: Mandi Kivi-Lex, Culinary Arts
Osakis: Carl Haider, Electrical Technology
Ottertail: Oscar Lindberg, Welding Technology
Pennock: Katie Krieger, Dental Hygiene
Rothsay: Cody Larson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Taylor Nosal, Agriculture
Royalton: Adam Beam, John Deere Tech
Sabin: Mallarie Ernst, Liberal Arts
Saint Paul: Emma Ogitchida, Liberal Arts
Sauk Rapids: Andrew Asp, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Vining: John Hansen, Agriculture
Waconia: Kasen Johnson, Electrical Technology
Wadena: Matthew Goeden, Construction Management Technology
Wheaton: Alex Johannsen, Welding Technology; Gavin Jorschumb, Diesel Technology

MONTANA 
Chinook: Riley Kellam, John Deere Tech
Circle: Timothy Wright, Diesel Technology
Columbia Falls: Brian Van Nostrand, Welding Technology
Glasgow: Jolynn Reyling, Dental Hygiene
Havre: Tyler Christensen, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Plentywood: Riley Hilyard, Electrical Technology; Paige McCrory, Dental Hygiene; Daniel Tompt, Diesel Technology

NORTH DAKOTA 
Alexander: Jack Heen, Electrical Technology
Aneta: Bryce Nestegard, Diesel Technology
Belfield: Toby Wolf, Diesel Technology
Beulah: Jacob Barbot, Diesel Technology; Skyler Meyer, Diesel Technology; Dillon Schramm, Diesel Technology; Bryck Schutt, John Deere Tech
Bismarck: Allison Abel, Dental Hygiene; Morgan Berg, Welding Technology; Matthew Curtis, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Kaitlyn Emmil, Dental Hygiene; McKenna Freier, Dental Hygiene; Breanna Gartner, Dental Hygiene; Marshall Grant, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Hope Hausauer, Dental Assisting; Emilee Hausauer-Johnson, Dental Hygiene; Vanessa Kraft, Dental Hygiene; Carlo Marrufo, Pharmacy Technician; Connor McGregor, John Deere Tech; Ashley Pfeiler, Dental Hygiene; Dylan Schaaf, Diesel Technology; Kolby Wetch, Diesel Technology; Lindsey Wilz, Dental Hygiene
Bowman: Bryan Knopp, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Brocket: Daniel Domire, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Burlington: Hunter Grosche, John Deere Tech
Carson: Bayle Bertch, Agriculture; Logan Schriock, Electrical Technology
Casselton: Nathan Herold, Diesel Technology
Cavalier: Brady Gunderson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Hanna Lorenzen, Agriculture; Elian Martinez, Diesel Technology
Cooperstown: Harley Barlow, Emergency Medical Services; Jeremy Liljenquist, Agriculture
Crosby: Emily Koppenhaver, Culinary Arts
Crystal: Galadriel Burrell, Culinary Arts
Cummings: Morgan Jacobson, Practical Nursing
Davenport: Daniel Pfeifer, Plumbing
Dazey: Jordyn Everson, Information and Communications Technology; Madison Reidman, Agriculture
Denhoff: Jacob Strobel, Diesel Technology
Dickinson: Bailey Decker, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Jadyn Grasl, Electrical Technology; Kara Hibl, Business Management; Jakob Ohl, Automotive Technology
Drayton: Miranda Guss, Dental Assisting
Edgeley: Dalton Gartner, Diesel Technology
Ellendale: Luke Wertz, Electrical Technology
Englevale: Levi Schwab, Precision Machining Technology
Fairdale: Sara Hodek, Welding Technology
Fargo: Taylor Bertsch, Emergency Medical Services; Brooke Billadeau, Information and Communications Technology; D'Angelo Burns, Registered Nursing; Tim Busta, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Chase Clayton, Diesel Technology; William Clower, Diesel Technology; Brendan Current, Diesel Technology; Zachariah Diekman, Business Management; Nicole Edwards, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Tamara Erdmann, Welding Technology; Amber Erickson, Liberal Arts; Ginger Fisher, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Rachel Gorden, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Broc Hoff, Construction Management Technology; Austin Hosie, Electrical Technology; Sean Huber, Information and Communications Technology; Naomi Ingebretson, Registered Nursing; Hassan Kargbo, Construction Management Technology; Ian Karpen, Welding Technology; Bryce Keller, Welding Technology; Nathanael Klose, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Casey Leith, Information and Communications Technology; Mohammed-Najeeb Mahama, Emergency Medical Services; Emily Martin, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Aaron McWethy, Electrical Technology; Daniel McWethy, Plumbing; Austin Merkens, John Deere Tech; Josiah Morton, Emergency Medical Services; Basimise Mulinga, Welding Technology; Colby Nelson, Information and Communications Technology; Paige Nevland, Liberal Arts; Brian Obegi, Registered Nursing; Daley Rix, Information and Communications Technology; Hope Rumpf, Construction Management Technology; Douglas Rumpza, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Alicia Schaffer, Liberal Arts; Shawna Scheurer, Liberal Arts; Tyler Schroeder, Welding Technology; Amanda Sifford, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Robert Stroup IV, Information and Communications Technology; Hailey Suda, Registered Nursing; Hunter Thoreson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Sonia Triado Pujol, Emergency Medical Services; Nelson Westall, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Brock Wigen, Information and Communications Technology
Forman: Alexis Butler, Liberal Arts; Cole Chapin, Precision Machining Technology
Fullerton: Brook Glynn, Liberal Arts
Galchutt: Kennedy Flaa, Agriculture
Garrison: Taylor Kamp, Dental Hygiene
Goodrich: Nicholas Richter, Diesel Technology
Grand Forks: Kevin Gilgallon II, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Anthony Horter, John Deere Tech; Dustin Martin, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Tori McIntosh, Liberal Arts; Abdifatah Mohamed, Information and Communications Technology; Griffin Nelson, Emergency Medical Services
Gwinner: Carter Anderson, Diesel Technology; Michael McKenna, Liberal Arts; Stephanie Stroh, Business Management; Cole Sweet, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Hankinson: Kaitlyn Hubrig, Liberal Arts; Race Kath, Agriculture; Shelbi Keller, Liberal Arts; Mark Loll, Information and Communications Technology; Branden Skjoiten, Information and Communications Technology; Wyatt Wilm, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Hatton: Jacob Russell, Welding Technology
Hazen: Thomas Leintz, Precision Machining Technology; Hannah Wolff, Diesel Technology
Hillsboro: Jacob Heinitz, Construction Management Technology; Karlee Johnson, Practical Nursing; Jake Moore, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Horace: Zachary Livingston, Diesel Technology
Jamestown: Chase Hibl, Precision Machining Technology; Chancellor Reed, Diesel Technology; Amanda Sargeant, Liberal Arts; Nicole Widmer, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Cody Zachrison, Precision Machining Technology
Kenmare: Tucker Ellsworth, John Deere Tech
Kindred: Jacquelyne Hopewell, Information and Communications Technology
Kulm: Mckenzie Giesler, Dental Hygiene
Langdon: Olivia Cleveland, Pharmacy Technician
Larimore: Hannah Pietron, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Leonard: McKayle Disrud, Registered Nursing
Lidgerwood: Anna Heley, Dental Assisting; Jessica Heley, Liberal Arts; Georgia Krueger, Business Management; Payton Marohl, Liberal Arts; Shaylynn Nelson, Registered Nursing
Lisbon: Kyle Lere, Information and Communications Technology; Gavin Reinke, Welding Technology
Mandan: Gregory Buzey, Electrical Technology; Shayne Keller, Dental Hygiene; Owen Tokach, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Mantador: Jana Henderson, Business Management
Mapleton: Ethan Hennen, Electrical Technology
Mayville: McKenzy Diehl, Emergency Medical Services; Isaac Joerger, Electrical Technology
Medina: Kalie Gudmestad, Electrical Technology
Michigan: Alan Gilbertson, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Milnor: David Caldwell, Precision Machining Technology; Tyler Larson, Liberal Arts
Minot: Stacey Albertson, Business Management; RaeAnne Cox, Business Management; Gage Fulton, Automotive Technology; Paige Gault, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Tyler Jessen, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Regan McNally, Dental Hygiene; Jayden Sailor, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Erik Score, Automotive Technology; James Wilson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Mooreton: Madison Kjar, Liberal Arts; Raegan Klosterman, Non-Degree
Napoleon: Isaac Gross, Electrical Technology
New Salem: Parker Hanebutt, Diesel Technology
Oakes: Lynsey Schmitz, Dental Assisting; Sever Skjefte, Electrical Technology
Petersburg: Breanne Schmidt, Dental Hygiene
Ray: Hatley Nelson, John Deere Tech
Reynolds: Jared Hildebrand, Welding Technology; Evan Krack, Agriculture
Rolette: Tanner Anderson, Diesel Technology; Haley Berg, Dental Assisting
Sharon: Charlotte Dalman, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Eric Dalman, John Deere Tech
Sheldon: Mckenzie Froehlich, Liberal Arts
Steele: Jayson Knight, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Streeter: Juwle Nagbe II, Construction Management Technology
Thompson: Dru Jordheim, Agriculture
Towner: Nathaniel Haman, Diesel Technology; Christopher Pond, Diesel Technology
Valley City: Shelby Berg, Occupational Therapy Assistant; John Coombs, Building Construction Technology; Ian Nelson, Diesel Technology; Megan Sorensen, Dental Hygiene
Wahpeton: Evans Akah, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Jonathan Archer, Technical Studies; Erika Arenstein, Liberal Arts; Kyra Azure, Dental Hygiene; Emma Beyer, Practical Nursing; Cassie Boelke, Liberal Arts; Stuart Bowar, Agriculture; Caitlyn Boyer, Information and Communications Technology; Blaine Brewer, Business Management; Jacob Christopherson, Electrical Technology; Christopher Church, Liberal Arts; Danielle Coalwell, Liberal Arts; Nicole Colon, Liberal Arts; Robert Darling, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Amalia Demke, Liberal Arts; Theodore Dunham, Plumbing; Amanda Edwards, Registered Nursing; Mason Ennen, Liberal Arts; Mary Goroski, Liberal Arts; Elley Jaskowski, Liberal Arts; Andrew Johnson, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Anton Kannenberg, Liberal Arts; Kyle Lee, Electrical Technology; Derek Lindseth, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Lexis McDermott-Kintyhtt, Culinary Arts; Nikki Metcalfe, Liberal Arts; Kianna Murry, Liberal Arts; Jayson Nordick, Emergency Medical Services; Landon Ottesen, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Emily-Kate Parker, Liberal Arts; Melonie Schultz, Liberal Arts; Paige Schultz, Liberal Arts; Mckenna Steeves, Practical Nursing; Alexander Vogel, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Paul West, Agriculture
Walcott: Dane Belling, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
West Fargo: Sabrina Berard, Registered Nursing; Logan Braun, Building Construction Technology; Dylan Bruner, Building Construction Technology; Mark Bush, Building Construction Technology; Charles Dosh, Information and Communications Technology; Adolphus Duo, Information and Communications Technology; Hope Evenson, Liberal Arts; Lindsay Hansen, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Samantha Heath, Registered Nursing; Megan Johnson, Registered Nursing; Isaac Klava, Business Management; Michaela Lang, Registered Nursing; Mckenzie Lynne, Non-Degree; Francis Martinson, Information and Communications Technology; Calista Pieper, Dental Hygiene; Evan Poppenhagen, Electrical Technology; Katelyn Schmidt, Information and Communications Technology; Benjamin Spaeth, Welding Technology; Parker Stone, Diesel Technology; Bethany Teets, Liberal Arts; Kaleb Tronnes, Information and Communications Technology
Westhope: Joseph Khalifa, Automotive Technology
Williston: Sarah Reichman, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Wyndmere: Aaron Bell, Construction Management Technology; Emily Blazek, Business Management; Isaac Blazek, Liberal Arts; Kolten Mellem, Agriculture; Garrett Ponzer, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology

NEBRASKA 
Lincoln: Morgan Larson, Dental Hygiene

NEVADA 
Fallon: Macie Anderson, Liberal Arts

SOUTH DAKOTA 
Aberdeen: Trevor Larson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Brentford: Jarret Haven, Agriculture
Britton: Meghan Bielawski, Information and Communications Technology
Faith: Jerin Halligan, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Groton: Aubray Harry, Dental Hygiene; Shyla Larson, Dental Assisting
Milbank: Emily Dornbusch, Occupational Therapy Assistant
New Effington: Karah Bostrom, Practical Nursing
Rosholt: Kyle Braun, Powersports Technology; Alyssa Lewis, Liberal Arts
Selby: Steven Rueb, John Deere Tech
Sisseton: Whitney Andersen, Liberal Arts; Vanessa Batie, Emergency Medical Services
Vienna: Katlyn Maynard, Business Management
Webster: Gabrielle Snell, Dental Hygiene

UTAH 
Orem: Isabel Thomas, Liberal Arts

WISCONSIN 
Madison: Kate Carlson, Liberal Arts; Nathan Seward Jr., Liberal Arts

Summer 2020 President’s Honor List

MINNESOTA
Audubon: Cameron Lunde, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Fergus Falls: Madison Koep, Registered Nursing

NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck: Marshall Grant, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Tyler Horner, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Ethan Tosseth, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Dickinson: Braydon McWhorter, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Grand Forks: Griffin Nelson, Emergency Medical Services
Mandan: Owen Tokach, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
 

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is partnering with North Dakota State College of Science and eight other Midwest community colleges to support hands-on student learning in the field, to develop future conservation-minded farmers and ranchers, and to cultivate more graduates interested in pursuing careers with NRCS.

Today, NDSCS President John Richman, together with representatives of the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3) and NRCS, held a virtual ceremony to formally sign a national memorandum of understanding to develop a cooperative framework to enhance and accelerate training and adoption of technologies and best practices for improved agricultural productivity and natural resources stewardship.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with NRCS to provide access for our students to new soil management and agronomic practices, resources and technical expertise,” said NDSCS Vice President for Academic Affairs Harvey Link. “This partnership recognizes the important role NDSCS plays in providing technical education in multiple agricultural areas. It will allow us to partner with other two-year colleges throughout the Midwest to share resources and best practices that will benefit our students, while also helping the NRCS further its mission.”

All C2A3 member institutions, including NDSCS, have land labs or college farms and are able to utilize their land resources for the implementation of conservation practices on the ground to help educate and inform students and producers. The goal of the cooperative agreement between the entities is to not only accelerate the adoption of conservation practices through the education of current, two-year agriculture students, but to also disseminate information to the broader community through field days and other college events and partnerships.

In addition, the colleges are utilizing the network to share resources, knowledge and expertise. Collectively, they are working on a grant through USDA’s North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which seeks to increase awareness, knowledge and skills related to soil health, cover crops and no till agriculture. The development of content such as videos and case studies for the classroom is a critical component to help illustrate concepts of profitability, sustainability and productivity. These assets will be shared across the network for the benefit of all member institutions.

“Community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduate students in this country and yet, our agriculture programs have been an under-utilized resource within USDA,” said Dr. Tracy Kruse, C2A3 board chair. “A majority of our students are the producers in fields. They are technicians in our local co-ops and implement dealers; and they are our agronomy and seed sales professionals. Through these efforts, we hope more of them will also become the soil health specialists and conservationists for local NRCS offices.”

The C2A3 collaboration was born out of a mutual desire to provide more ongoing education, training and demonstration projects to future farm producers and agricultural service providers with the goal of improving the health, and therefore the long-term productivity, resilience and sustainability of the soil.

“We hope that this pilot will grow over time to include more partners and more institutions,” said Jimmy Bramblett, deputy chief of programs for NRCS. “The more successful we are, the more likely we are to drive further innovation and adoption of practices and impact the long-term sustainability of our nation’s resources.”

In addition to NDSCS, C2A3 member institutions include Central Lakes College (Staples, Minn.), Clark State Community College (Springfield, Ohio), Illinois Central College (Peoria, Ill.), Ivy Tech Community College (Lafayette, Ind.), Northcentral Technical College (Wausau, Wis.), Northeast Community College (Norfolk, Neb.), Northeast Iowa Community College (Calmar, Iowa), and Richland Community College (Decatur, Ill.).

For more information about C2A3, visit the organization’s website at agalliance.net.

North Dakota State College of Science will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, August 21 at 4 p.m. outdoors at the Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium in Wahpeton, N.D. Approximately 600 students from the Wahpeton campus, NDSCS-Fargo location and online are scheduled to graduate, and approximately 160 graduates plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Faculty Senate President Dr. William Shay will serve as the Stage Marshal, Vice President for Academic Affairs Harvey Link will preside as the Master of Ceremonies and NDSCS President John Richman will make remarks and recognitions as well as the presentation of degrees, diplomas and certificates. Student Senate President Marquisia Bashir will also share remarks, and a trio of NDSCS Performing Arts musicians will perform a musical selection.

The NDSCS Commencement ceremony was rescheduled from May 15 in response to COVID-19. The event was moved outdoors and a number of guidelines will be in place throughout the event to help minimize the risk and exposure to COVID-19. These guidelines include a requirement for all graduates and guests to wear a face covering at all times and to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet when possible. Guests will be limited to three individuals per graduate and will be issued a free ticket that will be required for entry. Those guests will be asked to remain seated throughout the event and will remain in a separate area than the graduates.

The North Dakota State College of Science 2020 football season has been cancelled, as the College’s football conference, the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC), announced today that it will limit its fall sports to those that have been identified as low-risk as it relates to COVID-19.

The decision to cancel the season only impacts NDSCS’s football program. The NDSCS Clay Target team also competes under the MCAC; however, that sport has been identified by the conference as low-risk and will continue this fall. The NDSCS volleyball team is a member of the Mon-Dak Conference, and is not directly impacted by today’s MCAC announcement.

“We are disappointed that our 2020 football season has been cancelled; however, we recognize this was a difficult decision for the MCAC,” said NDSCS Athletics Director Stu Engen. “We are committed to supporting our student athletes as they navigate the impacts this will have, and we look forward to the return of Wildcat football in 2021.”