compass magazine 2015

From the PresidentProgressDear friends and alumni,

The headline above says it all. PC has undergone so many changes over the past couple of years that our campus is almost unrecognizable. If you live in Aberdeen or have visited recently you have most likely driven past our new Winter Dome dozens of times ... after all it’s kind of hard to miss. We have had some ups and downs, but I can honestly say that this is the most exciting time in the college’s 64-year history. The progress we have made in making PC the best college it can be and providing the best experience for our students is undeniable.

Our Athletics Department is flourishing, the success of our students and alumni is amazing and we are proud to showcase all this and more in this issue of Compass Magazine. In the pages ahead you will read about the successes of those students, and alumni, as well as meet some of our dedicated faculty, and staff. You will get an inside look at our Dome and other events that we are proud of. You will find out why our Nursing Program has never been stronger and why all this progress is possible.

I hope you enjoy reading the stories and viewing the photos inside that illustrate why it’s so great to be a SAINT!

God bless,

Margaret “Maggie” A. Huber, PhDPresident

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One of 12 PC Sophomore chosen for prestigious program

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Austin Lake PC graduate ranked as top intern nationwide

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St. John’s Bible comes to PC

The Class of 2015

Saints Athletics year in review

Eternally Grateful 1960 Nursing class reminisce about their time at PC

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PC After DarkTake a look at some events at PC after the sun goes down

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Galaxy Star Award PC Surgical Technology Program receives award

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Then & Now Photo FeatureSome of our current students recreate historical PC photos

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Faculty: Did You Know?Interesting facts about some of our distinguished faculty

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Saving lives from the Sideline PC Athletic Trainer recognizes life-threating blood clot in student athlete

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YoumattertoUS!

Help us serve you better, by completing a brief, Online survey on the alumni page at presentation.edu.

To request a paper copy of the survey, please call605.229.8434

Other Ways to Give Back!Presentation College Alumni:

Membership Benefits Membership in the Cove Lane Society includes

an invitation to the annual luncheon, special events and seminars, and the Cove Lane Society

Newsletter. In gratitude, Mass is specially offered for members on the campus on the first Wednesday of every month. For more

information please contact Cynthia Whitney, Vice President for Advancement at 605.229.8381.

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Compass Magazine is published once each year by the Presentation College Advancement Office. Please direct correspondence about this publication to Presentation College, attention, Advancement Office, 1500 North Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401. Readers may also reach the editorial staff by sending an email to [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the college.

Editor’s Note: Alumni and friends who wish to submit news may send an email to [email protected]. JPEG images are also welcome. Submissions will be edited for content and clarity, and we will only publish as many submissions as space will allow. All submissions received give Presentation College permission to edit and publish your information in college publications, including the college website.

Advancement StaffTim Beckham

Director of Marketing & Public RelationsKelli Krause

Director of DevelopmentTeresa Garofalo

Director of Annual Giving & Alumni EngagementMark Zoellner

Multi Media ManagerLori Herron

Administrative CoordinatorHeather Jordan

Community Events Marketing CoordinatorKarly Fuhrman

Marketing Intern

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PC Nursing students gather on the campus green to celebrate PC’s

continuous accreditation in nursing since 1968. Read more about PC’s

Nursing program on page 6.

Take an inside look at PC’s new Winter Dome

Saints Athletics year in review

AdministrationDr. Margaret A. Huber

President Dr. Michelle Metzinger

Vice President for AcademicsCynthia Whitney

Vice President for AdvancementBob Schuchardt

Vice President for Student ServicesCathy Hall

Vice President for FinanceMike Mattison

Vice President for Enrollment

Photos by Mark Zoellner

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A look back at other events in photos

Other Ways to Give Back!

What does a recruiting liaison do?- Visit area high schools and drop off marketing materials- Set up booths, and answer

questions at local college fairs- Be an ambassador for the college

Be as involved as you want to be!

Please call 605.229.8492 for more information or to start recruiting today!

Presentation College needs your help in recruiting efforts in those places where our Admissions Counselors can’t reach.

If you are interested in becoming a recruiting liaison now is your chance!

We will send you everything you need, including some cool alumni gear for

helping us recruit!



CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES


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St. Luke’s School of Nursing, organized by the Presentation Sisters and associated with St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, was founded in 1901 in response to the need for trained nurses to care for the sick during a diphtheria epidemic that year. It later became one of the first three nursing programs in the nation to participate in the Cadet Nurse Corps program during World War II.

In 1958, the name of the school was officially changed to Presentation School of Nursing. At the same time, diploma nursing students began taking academic support courses locally through Presentation College.

In 1965, the decision was made to phase out the diploma program with the graduation class of 1968 and organize an associate degree nursing (ADN) program. The first class of 45 students was admitted in 1966, and 36 graduated in 1968. Initial accreditation of the associate degree program was granted by the National League for Nursing in the same year.

In keeping with the Sisters’ mission of outreach, education, and service to Native Americans in the region, Presentation College began organizing a satellite campus in Eagle Butte on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in the late 1970s. While open to all qualified students, Lakota Campus is intended to provide educational opportunities for students close to their homes and families in this remote central region of the state. In 1980, the first group of nursing students was enrolled, and the program continued until 2014, when the last graduate completed her associate degree and the program was discontinued.

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With a continued need for access to educational opportunities and increased demand for baccalaureate prepared nurses in the region, the decision was made in 1988 to develop a multiple level graduation program so associate degree graduates could complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The first baccalaureate completion students were admitted later that year. The college was granted approval by the regional accrediting body (The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, HLN-NCA) to begin offering baccalaureate degrees. The baccalaureate nursing program later received an initial (5 year) accreditation by the National League for Nursing (NLN) on the first application in 1993.

As part of this evolution and in keeping with the college’s goal to expand its two-year programs into baccalaureate education, a generic baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) was eventually developed through a series of curriculum revisions from the associate and baccalaureate degree completion programs. The first students entered the sophomore level nursing major in the fall of 1995; 15 students graduated as the charter traditional BSN class in May 1998.

In 2003, Presentation College was invited by Fairmont, Minnesota community leaders to establish a local campus. Fairmont, Minnesota is located six hours southeast of Aberdeen. In fall of 2004, after approval from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, the campus began offering nursing courses for the traditional BSN student, LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN. Spring 2007, six RN-BSN students completed their program of study and graduated from the Fairmont campus. The first generic BSN students from Fairmont graduated in spring 2008. There were 17 graduates, 14 (82.3%) of whom passed the NCLEX as first time writers.

In 2015, the Presentation College Nursing Department was notified by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) that PC met all standards to remain fully accredited through 2022, marking continuous accreditation since 1968.

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Members of the Presentation School of Nursing Class of 1960 are quick to point out

that everyone in their class passed the state board exams ... on the first try! A tight-knit group, they entered the Nursing School in 1957 for a three-year program.

Sharon (Lau) Hansen of Aberdeen has been helping arrange reunions for her class, for years, along with the help of some other classmates, including Marilyn (Bruns) Batch and Mary (Bowar) Halbkat. The next one is set to take place in August of 2015.

The three ladies met at the Aberdeen campus for lunch recently and reminisced about their time at the Nursing School. Sharon Hansen has written about some of their stories over the years, and she agreed to share them with us! Here are some excerpts from Sharon’s memoirs.

“We students lived in Lourdes Hall, directly behind St. Luke’s Hospital... We had rules!! We had to be in at 10:30

Eternally Gratefulp.m. on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. There was a 24/7 ‘house mother’ to keep us on the straight and narrow, or at least try! They did nightly room checks to see that we were properly tucked in.”

“There was one telephone on each floor and whoever answered would shout out the name of whoever the call was for... tell that to the cell phone kids of today!”

“This was a Catholic school run by the Presentation Sisters. I was a Lutheran girl and those nuns scared the liver out of me! But Sister Mary Bernard, the Director of the School, was an excellent administrator, ran a tight ship and saw to it that we were very well educated! Her office door was always open, and in it was a red chair. If you broke the rules... that’s likely where you’d be sitting.”

“(During the second year of training), the days were divided between classes and floor duty. Every three months, our clinical rotation

changed and we went to a different department of the hospital. We had more responsibilities... I was much less afraid of the nuns and found that they were human, and some of them were friendly and humorous!”

“Only one or two of us had cars! They were used only with permission from the nuns, mostly for weekend trips home. We walked almost everywhere; there was no obesity in the Presentation School of Nursing Class of 1960!”

“(At the end of our third year), we took the State Board exam and we all passed! Sr. Bernard heaved a sigh of relief. We were RN’s with a black stripe at the top of our caps, and we were ready to go out and save the world! I am eternally grateful for my education, which has served me well. I am grateful for the Sisters, who provided the structure and the education. Most of all, I am grateful for the wonderful friends I made during that time. They are a true blessing.”

1960 Nursing class reminisce about their time at PCby Teresa Garofalo

Sharon LauMary BowarMarilyn Bruns


Angella (Gjertson) Coil , RadTech Angella received a Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology in the year 2000 at Presentation College. She began work as a radiologic technologist, and over the past 15 years, moved on to supervising radiology departments and serving as a consultant at several companies, mainly in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Currently, she is working as a Clinical Specialist, focusing on Interventional Cardiology technology, at Boston Scientific in Minneapolis. The company designs and develops high-tech medical devices for specialized areas of treatment. Angella says throughout her career, she has remembered one teacher in particular: Nancy Vander Hoek, who pushed students to succeed academically. She

says Nancy also trained her students to “treat each patient as if they are the first one of the day.” Angella also appreciated PC’s small class size, which allowed her to form close friendships with her classmates. She says, “We spent 3 years together taking the same classes and doing our clinical hours together. I am still in contact with most of my classmates today!”

Ashley Earhart, NursingAshley graduated in May of 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. As part of Presentation College’s Nursing Program at the Fairmont, Minn. campus, Ashley did a preceptorship at the Minnesota State Prison at Faribault, which houses medium- and minimum-security prisoners. During the course of her training, Ashley found that she enjoyed the work and appreciated the unique challenges of caring for patients in the prison environment. "My recent preceptorship at the Faribault Correctional Facility allowed me to gain a comprehensive foundation of knowledge for correctional nursing. This opportunity allowed me to deliver optimal medical care to patients, and improved my alert and conscientious approach to nursing practice, while maintaining a safe

environment for both the offenders and staff. I am grateful for the opportunity and experiences I had at this facility, and cannot thank the staff enough for being so welcoming," she said. The preceptorship led Ashley to change her plans for her career after graduation. She now plans to apply for jobs within the Corrections system, and hopes to have a career providing medical care to the prison population in Minnesota.

Jenae Hansen, Social Work & Psychology Jenae graduated from Presentation College with two Bachelor’s degrees, in Social Work and Psychology, in 2012. Currently, Jenae is working as a lobbyist for the South Dakota chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She says, “My time at PC allowed for an opportunity to visit our state capitol in Pierre and lobby on my own behalf. Those experiences helped me choose a more macro-focused social work career, and ultimately the opportunity to work with NASW-SD as their lobbyist.” This picture of Jenae, with Presentation College American Studies Program Director, Dr. Brad Tennant, was taken at a

legislative reception hosted by the South Dakota State Historical Society in January 2015.This spring, for the second time, Jenae received two college degrees. She earned dual Master’s degrees, in Social Work and Public Administration, at the University of Nebraska/Omaha.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Ericka Grimm, NursingEricka Grimm graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (and a minor in Biology) in May, and she is now focused on the next step toward her ultimate career goal: a Doctorate in Anesthesiology. Ericka will soon begin work at Sanford Hospital of Aberdeen, in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit & Cardiac Cath lab. She plans to work as a nurse for about two years as she prepares to apply for graduate study programs. Ericka, who served as President of several student groups and her senior class, says, “PC not only taught me about the science of nursing, but also the

caring and collaborative efforts of nursing. My instructors and classmates played a large role in my success in this program, and taught me about how rewarding the creation of life-long relationships can truly be!”

ST. JOHN’S BIBLE COMES TO PCJust outside the President’s office

on the Aberdeen campus, the Gospel & Acts Volume of the St. John’s Bible is on exhibit, and open to the public, until February of 2016.

The St. John’s Bible is the first of its kind to be created in hundreds of years. It was commissioned by the Benedictine monks at St. John’s. A team of calligraphers wrote every single letter by hand on calfskin vellum, using traditional inks and feather quills. The Bible is called an “Illumination of the Word of God for the 21st Century,” and contains illustrations accented by precious gold and silver leaf. It features modern artwork, designed to ignite the spiritual imagination of people all over the world.

While the original hand-written manuscript resides at St. John’s

University, the Heritage Edition was created to be movable, and portable, in order to bring the Bible’s gift of sacred art to people everywhere. Presentation College 2015 graduate Rachel Dix says the Bible is amazing to see, up close. “The first time I saw the Bible, the case was open. The illustrations overwhelmed me with emotion, and I was amazed by the handwritten letters. It’s remarkable that our school is able to host this stunning piece of art.”

Vice President for Mission Stacy Levsen says the Bible exhibit is intended not only for students, faculty, staff, and the Presentation Sisters, but also for the surrounding community. “A significant part of the Mission of Presentation College is to welcome people of all faiths, and one of our Core Values is that

of true Catholic tradition,” she said. “Our intent is to share the St. John’s Bible with people throughout Aberdeen and the region, as well as to deepen our understanding of Catholic tradition on our own campus.”

In an effort to share the beauty of the Bible, community groups, church congregations around the area, and students at local schools have been invited to view this modern masterpiece. Staff members trained in the handling of the Bible have taken it to the PC Fairmont campus for students, faculty and staff there to experience it. Expert speakers from St. John’s will visit campus later this year to present special lectures about the Bible and insight about its creation and its meaning.

by Teresa Garofalo


The Art of the Bible & The Bible in Art

Presentation College Professor of Arts & Sciences, Dr.

Martin Albl, taught a special class about the Bible. He welcomed Sisters, college staff and members of the community for “The Art of the Bible & The Bible in Art.”

The class, which was offered free of charge, focused on the artistic styles and techniques used to create manuscripts in centuries past. Dr. Albl compared illuminations from the St. John’s Bible to illustrations from ancient Bibles and other religious texts. Lessons focused on the techniques used to create these precious books, and the history of artists expressing Biblical themes in their images. Images from much older manuscripts were compared with images in the St. John’s Bible.

Dr. Brad Tennant, American Studies Program Director, attended the lecture series. He said the combination of spirituality, art, and historical background helped attendees deepen their understanding of the images and symbols. “I think one of the more interesting aspects of learning about the St. John’s Bible is that it integrated various religions, such as Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism, along with early historical societies such as the Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans to name a few.”


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AFTER DARKPresentation College faculty, staff, and students, as well as members of the Aberdeen community look on as PC lights its Christmas tree Dec. 6, 2015. This was the second annual tree lighting event hosted at PC.

Saints football fans and supporters unveil a large American flag before the singing of the national anthem at a home night game against the University of Jamestown Oct. 25.

The men’s soccer team practices at dusk on a beautiful night in Aberdeen this past fall.

The first ever burning of the PC letters was held during Halo Days for homecoming week. Pictured (from left to right): Emily Lynass, Coordinator of Student Activities, DJ Mounga, Director of Student Life, and PC students, Angela Goodall, Ericka Grimm, and Kate Johnson.


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PC to add competitive cheer, dance teams to athletic departmentCompetitive cheerleading and competitive dance

will be added to the Saints Athletic Department. The new sports, which will be added in the 2015 fall academic year, will be the Saints 11th and 12th athletic programs.

“This is a very exciting addition to our athletic department and should help us increase enrollment,” said Greg Heier, Saints Athletic Director. “Cheer and

dance teams will enhance the atmosphere at our home games, as well as entertain the crowd.”

The competitive teams should enable PC to add an additional 10 to 30 students, all of which will be eligible for athletic scholarships.

The teams will perform at all home football, and men’s and women’s basketball games, and compete in at least three competitions throughout the academic year.

1,000 Point MilestoneRachel Fuhrman, a recent Magna Cum Laude Nursing graduate and four-year member of the Saints Women’s Basketball team, reached the illustrious 1,000 point barrier this season. Only a handful of players have achieved this in Saints Basketball history.

Dickinson State University and Waldorf College will be the sixth and seventh members to join the North Star Athletic Association effective the 2015-2016 academic year.

North Star gets two new members

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Season StatsRecord: 17-9Win Percentage: .654Conference Record: 6-5Home Record: 7-5Away Record: 9-4Neutral Record: 1-0

Season StatsRecord: 6-3Win Percentage: .667Conference Record: 3-2Home Record: 3-2Away Record: 3-1

Season StatsRecord: 3-12Win Percentage: .206Home Record: 1-6Away Record: 2-5Neutral Record: 0-1



Season StatsRecord: 4-12Win Percentage: .250Home Record: 2-3Away Record: 2-6Neutral Record: 0-3

Season StatsRecord: 16-41Win Percentage: .281 Conference Record: 6-14Home Record: 6-11Away Record: 5-19Neutral Record: 5-11


Presentation College student-athlete Alex Lunneborg has been selected to participate in the 2015 Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program. Lunneborg was one of just

12 NAIA student-athletes from across the United States and Canada chosen to participate in the prestigious program at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“I first learned about the program after my head baseball coach, Jesse Eikum, told me I met the application requirements to apply. With his encouragement, I filled out the application which consisted of personal information and three essays,” said Lunneborg. “Eventually, I received a call from the American Red Cross notifying me that I was a candidate and had been selected for a series of phone interviews. It was a nerve-wracking process, but I couldn’t be more excited for this experience!”

Since 2007, the Red Cross has partnered with the NAIA to offer a program that gives student-athletes an opportunity to gain leadership skills and help save lives. It consists of a two-week internship and leadership academy and provides student-athletes with training, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities.

For his efforts, Lunneborg will also receive a $2,000 scholarship provided by the Red Cross and State Farm Insurance, roundtrip transportation in June to Washington, D.C. and the privilege to sit on his local American Red Cross Board.

“I feel very blessed to have been selected. I believe that this award reflects on how great of an institution Presentation College is and the type of student it attracts,” said Lunneborg. “I am most excited to learn from many well-known and great leaders, such as the President and CEO of the American Red Cross. Also, I’m excited to view the famous landmarks and buildings, including a private tour of the White House.”

Lunneborg, a native of Wahpeton, N.D., is a sophomore, radiologic technology major and plays Saints baseball at PC. He was recognized as a member of the North Star Athletic Association All-Academic Team in 2014 and is on the President’s List for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. His activities also include tutoring his peers and assisting the sports information director.

“Alex is a model student-athlete,” said Eikum. “Ever since joining the team, he’s been a hard worker and a role model to all of his teammates. I believe that Alex can do anything he sets his mind to and he’s proven that since his arrival at PC.”

FOR PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMby Kelli Krause

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Presentation College was named by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a 2013-2014 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Of all the NAIA schools only 168, including PC, received enough points to be considered five-star institutions.

Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earned points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

“The connection between the core values of the NAIA and the mission of Presentation College is very similar. It starts with the idea of developing the student first, athlete second,” said Kelli Krause, Director of Development. “The Champions of Character program instills our student-athletes with life lessons and gives them tools that will help them succeed in life outside of athletics.”

Champions of Character provides training for student-athletes and professional development for coaches and staff. The values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership are put into play and accounted for at NAIA schools.

Presentation College student-athletes compete on ten athletic teams in six sports in the North Star Athletic Conference – football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball and golf.

PC selected as NAIA Five-Star Institution

The Champions of Character programThe Champions of Character program is sponsored by the

NAIA and asks all student-athletes to pledge to adopt the five core character values of the NAIA-- integrity, responsibility, respect, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Presentation College Athletics has made it a mission to be true Champions of Character on and off the field. The Champions of Character program strives towards these main objectives:

• To provide opportunities for the Champions of Character process to be incorporated into athletic programs.

• To increase the number of athletic programs intentionally teaching character.

• To increase the number of parents and adult role models who are trained on how to give proper support and be positive influences on young men and women.

• To positively impact the character development of student-athletes.

Presentation College student-athletes, as well as coaches, are expected to excel in all 5 areas of Champions of Character. For more information regarding NAIA - Champions of Character program, please visit www.championsofcharacter.org/.

Help lead the way!by becoming a Saints Booster

Call or email Teresa Garofalo for more information

605.229.8434 [email protected]



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DOME FACTS:• The Dome provides an additional 108,000 square feet of recreational space

• The Dome supports PC’s growing student population

• The Dome will be inflated each November and deflated each April

• The Dome is utilized for team practices, intramurals, general campus and community recreation, and intercollegiate sports

• The Dome provides open times for the campus and community to get out of the cold

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“To be acknowledged by the company is a huge honor. As a student at Presentation College and working with the communities of Aberdeen and Gettysburg, there were a ton of opportunities to leave my mark. My goal was always to make the most of them.”

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Success follows former student-athlete from the gridiron to the business world

PC graduate ranked in top interns nationwide

Growing up on a small family farm in northern South Dakota, Austin Lake learned the value of hard work and determination early in life. Which is why the recent Presentation College graduate has spent the

past four years turning heads with his accomplishments on the gridiron and in the classroom. Now he’s using his education and those same ethics to pave his way to success in the business industry through an internship with Northwestern Mutual.

The former student-athlete was recently recognized by Northwestern Mutual as one of the top interns in the nation among its network of more than 3,300 financial representative interns. Rankings are based upon production throughout Northwestern Mutual’s awards year, which ended May 21. The Gettysburg native has been affiliated with Northwestern Mutual of Aberdeen, S.D. since the spring of 2014.

“To be acknowledged by the company is a huge honor,” said Austin. “As a student at Presentation College and working with the communities of Aberdeen and Gettysburg, there were a ton of opportunities to leave my mark. My goal was always to make the most of them.”

Austin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and as the first-ever business program graduate to obtain triple minors, which were in finance, agriculture, and management. The Presentation College Business Department recognized him as the Business Student of the Year and Business Student-Athlete of the Year. He was also recognized for his outstanding academic achievement on the Comprehensive Business Exam.

Lake was also a Presentation College Presidential Scholar and two-time member of both the NAIA and NSAA Scholar-Athlete teams. His most rewarding and life-changing experience at Presentation College was being a member of the Saints inaugural football team.

“Austin will always have a special place in PC Saints football history. He was a strong leader on and off the field, as a four-year starter and 4.0 student,” said Andrew Carr, Saints head football coach. “He brought a level of professionalism to the football field, and that clearly shows through in all areas as he transitions to the workplace.”

Interns, like Austin, are one of the reasons why

Northwestern Mutual’s program has been consecutively recognized as a top internship opportunity since 1996. It was named the No. 1 internship for students seeking careers in the financial industry and No. 5 overall across all industries by Vault’s Top Ten Internships for 2015.

Lucas Bruns, Financial Advisor and Field Director at Northwestern Mutual, not only served as Austin’s supervisor but is also an alumnus of the Presentation College Business Department. Like Austin, he too was recruited as an intern when he was a Saints student-athlete.

“The business program at Presentation does a great job of preparing students to succeed by offering a real-world experience. Unlike some colleges where business classes have several hundred people, at PC there are around 15 to 25 students per class … and that really mimics the real-world work environment,” said Bruns. “The majority of people work with a small team and the class sizes do a great job preparing students for the teamwork, participation, and comradery it takes to succeed.”

When recruiting interns, Lucas looks for candidates with an exceptional work ethic and a history of demonstrated personal success in leadership, competition, and life. Three Presentation College students have served as interns and now, two have been named as top Northwestern Mutual interns.

“Austin is definitely the type of intern we look for; he’s a very determined individual. He came into the internship with a lot of goals but one that stood out above the rest … he wanted to be ranked nationally,” said Bruns. “Within the first three months he was able to accomplish that goal, and we are all very proud of how he was able to step outside of his comfort zone to achieve it.”

Lake enjoyed working for Northwestern Mutual so much that he plans to work for the company in the future. Now that graduation is over, his immediate plan is to continue his education. Ultimately, Austin plans to manage the family farm while working for Northwestern Mutual.

“I’ve always wanted to make a difference and have a job that allows me to help people. Whether I’m working on the farm or as a financial representative, I feel like I am doing that,” said Austin. “I believe in what I am doing with my future and there’s no better feeling than that.”

by Kelli Krause


Barbara Jacobs ......................................................................Social Work Professor

Dr. Brad Tennant ....................................................................American Studies Program Director

Kelly Bass ...............................................................................Social Work Department Chair

Larry Lovrien ......................................................................... Business & Criminal Justice Professor

Dr. Thom Flamboe .................................................................Psychology Professor

FACULTY: DID YOU KNOW?


Barbara Jacobs ......................................................................Social Work Professor

Dr. Brad Tennant ....................................................................American Studies Program Director

Kelly Bass ...............................................................................Social Work Department Chair

Larry Lovrien ......................................................................... Business & Criminal Justice Professor

Dr. Thom Flamboe .................................................................Psychology Professor

Dr. Thom Flamboe is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Qualified Mental Health Therapist, and a Board Certified Counselor, as well as a specially trained Hostage/Crisis Negotiator for the Aberdeen Police Department. He also serves as the Employee Assistance Provider for employees of the City of Aberdeen and as a trainer for the South Dakota D.A.R.E. program.

Dr. Brad Tennant is a member of a dozen professional organizations, and for the past five years, served as the president of the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Board of Trustees. Tennant is also a contributing author in “The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Culture, Volume 2″. The book is published by the South Dakota Historical Society Press and edited by Jon K. Lauck, John E. Miller and Donald C. Simmons, Jr. Tennant’s essay, titled “People’s Democracy: The Origins of the Initiated Measure in South Dakota”, appears as the book’s first chapter. In addition, Tennant was also a panelist at The Plains Political Tradition conference held November 13 at the University of South Dakota.

Dr. Kelly Bass has been providing mental health treatment to at-risk youth and families who are involved in the juvenile court system since 2001. In addition, he has experience in forensic evaluations, crisis intervention, disaster mental health, and case management with families experiencing homelessness. On a larger context, he has worked with clinics, healthcare systems, and service providers as a consultant to improve services provided to children and families. He is a nationally approved clinical supervisor and has provided clinical supervision to developing social workers, counselors, and other mental health providers since 2003.

Larry Lovrien is a retired judge and is currently serving in the elected position of Brown County State’s Attorney. He frequently uses past case examples in the classroom to tie learning objectives to real-world situations.

Barbara Jacobs has experience in a variety of fields: direct practice, education-transition specialist, mental health specialist, consultant, program director, grants, curriculum development, and program development. She has completed evaluations, diagnosis and therapy to high-risk and mentally ill clients, provided expert testimony in abuse and rape cases for the FBI, provided testing, assessment and therapy to developmentally delayed infants and youth, co-authored a curriculum for high risk adolescents, a team member in the development and implementation of an integrated child welfare system, and serves as a team member for the development and implementation of TEXT for Babies national project, work group member for the development and implementation of the adult obesity project for the state of South Dakota.


Saving Lives

from the SidelinesPC Athletic Trainer

recognizes life-threating blood clot in student-athlete

by kelli Krause


lead to blood vessel damage or death within hours if a clot breaks free. Chris was scheduled for an emergency surgery that night and although it was a scary situation, he was grateful to have his athletic trainer’s help and support during the whole process.

“I was supposed to fly and visit my family over Spring Break, but it didn’t work out. The doctor said if I would have gotten on a plane, I could have died,” said Chris. “Someone is definitely watching out for me— at Presentation College and in life. I’m just thankful that we not only have knowledgeable

athletic trainers, but people who actually genuinely care about you.”

When Chris woke up after the operation, he got some unexpected bad news. In surgery the doctors discovered that his blood clot was bigger and more compacted than they initially thought. He was placed on blood thinners, which would make it possible to remove the last of the clot in a couple days. To everyone’s relief, the second

operation was successful and Chris was released from the hospital.

Although he’s feeling much better, Chris still has follow-up visits with the Athletic Training Department to monitor his leg. The Presentation College sophomore is optimistic that he will be playing for the Saints come September, but is following advice to take it slow.

“Athletic Training isn’t just about taping ankles and diagnosing muscle pulls,” said Blake. “An athletic trainer is a health care professional who has to be knowledgeable and confident, because when they’re least expecting it, they could end up saving someone’s life.”

It was just like any ordinary day at Presentation College for Blake Spindler, licensed athletic trainer for the Saints and PC alum, except for the unusual quiet on campus. It was the

week of Spring Break and the typical buzz of activity was replaced by the chatter of a few students who stuck around. He went about the day as usual and prepared the athletic training room just in case any students stopped by. Saving a student’s life certainly wasn’t on his mind.

That was until Chris Alban, a Saints football defensive back, visited the training room complaining of severe discomfort in his leg. The student-athlete explained that the pain had started two days earlier and what he thought was a muscle pull, had only gotten worse. After observing the swollen leg and taking vital signs, the athletic trainer immediately knew something wasn’t right and took action.

“It’s extremely rare that someone that young … and that healthy … would have a blood clot, but I did my evaluation and suspected that he might have one,” said Blake. “I’ve never dealt with this type of life-threatening situation in an athletic training setting, but it’s what my classes, professors, and education as a whole prepared me for.”

Blake made an appointment at Avera for Chris later that day, where doctors recommended a Doppler Ultrasound. The athletic trainer’s suspicions were confirmed when the results uncovered a large blood-clot starting in 20-year-old’s left ankle and ending just below his abdomen, which was identified as Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT. DVT is one of the most serious types of clot formations and if untreated, can

“I was supposed to fly and visit my family over Spring Break, but it didn’t work out. The doctor said if I would have gotten on a plane,

I could have died. Someone is definitely watching out for me— at Presentation College and in

life. I’m just thankful that we not only have knowledgeable athletic trainers, but people who actually

genuinely care about you.”

- Chris Alban

The Surgical Technology program at Presentation College was awarded the 2014 Galaxy Star Program Award by the Association of Surgical Technologists, a professional organization for surgical technologists and surgical assistants.

The award signifies that the college’s program successfully promotes future student success in the field by encouraging membership and participation in the Association of Surgical Technologists. The award is presented to surgical technology programs that have at least 75 percent of students registered as members of AST and demonstrate commitment to improving the field. The Presentation College program has consistently exceeded Galaxy Star Program standards with 100 percent student participation and has received the award consecutively since 2011.

In addition, the surgical technology program will receive special recognition at the 2015 Association of Surgical Technologists Conference in San Antonio, as well in the June edition of The Surgical Technologist Journal and in the Instructor’s Newsletter. The program was also awarded an Amazon gift card to use for materials

and resources to enhance learning opportunities. “This program is an excellent way to get

students involved in the Surgical Technology Profession. Belonging to a professional organization is important at any stage of your career and it’s very important to teach our students that,” said Toni Shantz, Surgical Technology Program Coordinator. “Presentation College is very proud to be part of the Surgical Technology Galaxy Star Program.”

Shantz has been a practicing, certified surgical technologist since 1997, when she graduated from Western Iowa Tech Community College. After, she earned both her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry, from Presentation College. Shantz’s career at Presentation College began in 2004, where she first worked as a clinical instructor and then as the Surgical Technology Program Coordinator.

In addition to instructing, she is currently working part-time as a Surgical Technologist and First Assistant at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn.

PC Surgical Technology program receives award

STAR PERFORMANCE

by Kelli Krause


Why the Lantern?The lantern has long been a special image for Presentation College. The Sisters foundress,

Nano Nagle, was known for carrying a lantern on the dark street of

Cork, Ireland to perform her chief ministry of

teaching. She spent her days teaching children how to read, write, and

pray. But, Nano was also aware of the needs of many other people, some who were sick or homebound. Nano would go out in the

evenings to visit these people, bringing whatever help they needed. Sometimes, it might only be to stop by and to pray with them. Since the streets were dark,

Nano carried a lantern to help her find her way in the dark. That is why you often see pictures of Nano carrying a lantern, and the lantern has become a favorite symbol for the Presentation

Sisters and the college.

Re-Branding What’s Changing

By now you have probably seen the Lantern used throughout this magazine or other places online and on campus. With that being said the Lantern

logo has become the primary identifier for the college. Furthermore, the official college seal,

seen below, has been changed to reflect the new college branding. Also, be on the lookout out for a new state-of-the-art website to launch in 2016.


It’s not too late!PC is still accepting fall applications ...PC has dozens of majors to choose from, including:

American Studies, Biology, Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology,

and coming this fall ... Health Science!

PC also has multiple scholarship opportunities, including:

- Catholic High School Graduates- Men’s & Women’s Golf

and more

ENTER CODE: NOTTOOLATEand we will waive the application fee!

go to presentation.edu or call 605.229.8492 for more information.


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The Match GameCan you match the answers to who said what?

We asked everyone above:If you ruled your own country, what law would you introduce?1. Free decked-out bus and unlimited gas and

mileage for ruler to travel the country 2. I would establish a guaranteed annual

income.3. There would be a free pancake breakfast

every Wednesday, because really, who doesn’t like pancakes?

4. All food must be grown or produced organically.

5. If I were absolute ruler of the USA, I would introduce a law, abolishing a lot of the ones in force now.

6. That all grandchildren cannot live further away than a 30-minute walk from their grandparents.

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7. Implement a four day work week to allow more time with friends, family, fun, and enjoy life to the maximum!

8. Martial Law!9. My law would require all citizens to vacation

somewhere new at least once a year … and to be happy! No whining or you’re banished!

10. That everyone must learn and use French as the national language.

11. Ban all forced social interactions.12. No more skin-tight pants on men!13. I think I would forbid blaming and passing

the buck.14. Woof!!15. There will be no prejudice allowed.

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p Recent graduates Terrance Kampa and Ericka Grimm were crowned this year’s Halo Days homecoming King and Queen.

q Recent graduates Angela Goodall, left, and Ericka Grimm participate in Halo Days annual Powderpuff game.

pp PC partnered with Wal-Mart and Pepsi to hold the third annual Shop with the Saints event, which provides an enjoyable holiday experience for 20 deserving elementary students, December 8.

p Students participate in PC’s “Bongo Ball Mania” event, which took place in the Strode Center February 4, 2015. Where paintball can be too messy and capture the flag is too boring, Bongo Ball Mania is frantic, exciting, and good clean fun. Two teams of five wear protective gladiator armor and dodge through, under, and over obstacles while firing the Air Cannons loaded with Nerf Footballs.

u PC orientation leaders and incoming freshman pose for a picture during Orientation Week this past fall.

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Against Hunger event this fall. Kids Against

Hunger packages highly nutritious, life-saving

meals for starving and malnourished children

and their families in developing countries

and the United States.

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tpu Presentation College held its annual Black and White Ball March 1, 2015 at the Ramkota Convention Center. This year’s theme was ‘Shades of Green’ in honor of PC’s Irish heritage and the Sisters Foundress, Nano Nagle, a native of Cork, Ireland. With nearly 400 guest and more than $70,000 raised for student scholarships this year’s Ball was by far the most successful in the College’s history.

tq The PC Football team held the fourth annual Saints Football LIFT-A-THON Fundraiser “Pumped and Ready To Go” March 27 in the Strode Center. The funds raised are used to maintain the essential elements necessary to run a competitive college football program.

2016 Presentation College Black and White Ball will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016

Champagne & ChocolateGet advanced tickets today by calling Lori Herron at 605.229.8454.


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Mission Focused

New Academic Program

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PC will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree beginning this fall. The degree prepares students for professional jobs within the healthcare industry. This degree targets individuals who already hold an associate degree (e.g. Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Business) and wish to pursue further education, individuals who wish to obtain an entry-level position in a healthcare facility, individuals who want to advance into a management role, or individuals wanting to pursue a graduate degree within the healthcare field. Curriculum for this degree was designed to follow the National Healthcare Foundation Standards and Accountability Criteria. These standards were designed to provide guidelines on proper student outcomes to develop high-quality graduates that will be able to contribute effectively to the healthcare setting. Coursework utilizes courses already offered by the Allied Health Department and additionally integrates courses from Biology, Business, Psychology, and Social Work. All courses within the proposed degree area are already approved courses that are offered on a regular basis at Presentation College.

Sister Pam Donelan was recently named the new Executive Director of Mission at Presentation College. Before accepting the new position, Sister Pam served as the Presentation Convent Congregational President. The primary responsibility of the Executive Director of Mission will be to serve as a reflective and prophetic voice that brings the Presentation College mission alive throughout the Presentation College community. The Executive Director will work to assure the continued presence of the Catholic and Presentation charism of Presentation College.

Bowl with the Saints

Dr. Martin C. Albl is a professor of religious studies at Presentation College. His newly published book titled, Reason, Faith,

and Tradition, shows that the beliefs of Catholics and other Christians are reasonable, not based on blind faith. Drawing on Catholic and Christian theological traditions, the book links traditional teaching with contemporary issues to illustrate the relevance of faith to modern cultural, ethical, and scientific issues.

PC Saints Boosters, student athletes, coaches and staff enjoyed knocking down the pins at this year’s BOWL WITH THE SAINTS bowling tournament in April at the Village Bowl in Aberdeen. This year’s winning team: Quest Construction! We thank all of our Boosters for their support of PC Athletics throughout the year!

Entering your freshman year of college can be nerve-wracking, exciting and overwhelming all

at the same time. This was especially true for five special student-athletes who ventured thousands of miles, from Australia to Aberdeen, S.D. to be exact, to turn their dreams into a reality. They made the journey to continue playing soccer, one of their biggest passions in life, on a collegiate team while attaining a quality education in the process. Since deciding to become Saints, Meagan Hale, Nykeela Purs, Jack Herman, Joshua Docksey, and Mackenzie Burgoyne have been living life at Presentation College to the fullest. Not only have they experienced and survived their first winter, which of course included many snow ball fights, and survived, but they’ve also traveled across the United States, built a strong foundation for their future and made friends that will last a lifetime. The Aussie-natives now refer to their teammates as family and when asked what they’ll miss most, the people of Presentation College tops the list.

To read more about their experience at Presentation College, visit presentation.edu.

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News for Catholic H.S. gradsThe Presentation College Office of Enrollment announced February 24 that it will now offer a new scholarship for graduates of Catholic High Schools who show academic

merit and promise. Beginning the fall 2015 semester students graduating from a Catholic High School in spring 2015 with 3.0 or above GPA, can apply for the Presentation College Catholic High School Scholarship. “This scholarship is designed to reward and award promising Catholic High School students with annual renewable scholarships of up to $4,000,” said Michael Mattison, Vice President for Enrollment at PC. Students do not need to be Catholic to apply; however, recipients must have graduated from a Catholic High School in 2015. Successful candidates must be accepted by Presentation College for the fall 2015 class start, and enrolled as full-time residential students by fall 2015. Once awarded, scholarship recipients must maintain their 3.0 or above GPA for three additional years, in addition to academic merit, athletic scholarships, and within our policy limits.

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Students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu

Eight Presentation College students have been inducted as new members of the South Dakota Zeta Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, an International Social Science Honor Society. The new inductees and their

hometowns are Danielle Bartelt, South Fargo, ND, JoLavae Gunville, Eagle Butte, SD, Casey Henry, Sterling, CO, Kirby Kragenbring, Alexandria, MN, Maggie McCallum, Mahtomedi, MN, Laura Nelson, Aberdeen, SD, Kelsey Oletzke, Fairmont, MN, and Katherine Reich, Groton, SD. Membership in Pi Gamma Mu is open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty members involved in the social sciences. To qualify for membership, a student must have junior, senior or graduate standing and have a “B” or better average in at least 20 semester hours of social science classes. Pi Gamma Mu, founded in 1924, now has nearly 250,000 members at 150 chapters located at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. The purpose of the Society is to encourage academic excellence in the social sciences.

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Presentation College Institutional Research and Assessment Coordinator and Associate Professor of Allied Health, Dr.

Nancy Vander Hoek, recently presented results from an original research study during the 40th Annual Conference of the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology in Las Vegas. Her work is entitled “Student Perceptions of Educational Quality in Radiologic Technology Programs: A Comparative Analysis of Specialized and Institutional Accreditation”. The sample for this study was 257 students enrolled in their senior year in one of 40 radiography programs located in 22 states. Vander Hoek has been associated with Presentation College since 1991 and held the position of Radiography Program Director for 25 years.

PC Professor speaks at Radiologic Convention

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On your way to the library, you will now enjoy the smell of coffee and pastries. Presentation College’s

new coffee shop, Java City, officially opened its doors for business on October 6 and has been bustling with business since. Java City, which is PC’s first ever on-campus coffee shop, provides a casual hangout for students, faculty and staff. It is conveniently located in the main building between the PC Bookstore and the Café. Director of Development Kelli Krause said the shop, in addition to the rocket fuel, will provide a variety of options from pastries and parfaits to sandwiches and other sweet-tooth items. Java City also offers specialty beverages such as a Caramel Javalanche, Iced Mocha and refreshing Caramel Macchiato, as well as a variety of expresso-based drinks, hot and cold teas, and more.

Hours of operation for the shop are from 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., Monday--Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ABOUT JAVA CITYFounded in Sacramento, California in 1985, Java City is a hand crafted specialty coffee roaster and retailer. Strongly committed to quality, Java City slowly roasts carefully selected coffee beans by hand, and air cools the beans naturally, ensuring their customers receive a finished coffee that tastes balanced and true. The company is dedicated to its Eco-Grounds program, an ecologically sustainable conservation program that promotes a sustainable social, ecological and economic model for the cultivation and harvesting of coffee. Java City provides specialty beverage solutions to hundreds of locations across the country and over 2,500 international wholesale locations.

Java City open for business

109Living the Fantasy

Married PC alumni, Jeff Miller (Bachelor of Science, Communication, 2002) and Amber Meister Miller (Bachelor of Science, Social Work, 2002), are living in Las Vegas, where Jeff is a freelance writer producing content for Fantasy Football websites. He specializes in analysis of players in dynasty leagues, and he recently had an article published on Rotoworld.com, an NBC website that is one of the leading Fantasy Football sites on the internet. The article, which was also published on DynastyLeagueFootball.com, analyzed how the value of rookie players is affected from the time of the NFL combine, the draft, and beyond. Amber is a medical social worker at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, and is involved with University Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Social Work. She has been an Agency Field Instructor for 3 years, working with students in the hospital setting. She was recently chosen, from thousands of employees, as the Employee of the Month at the Medical Center. Amber is also a member of the Las Vegas Figure Skating Club Board of Directors. In their free time, Jeff and Amber enjoy taking their daughter, Ava, to figure skating lessons and competitions.

LET’S SEE YOUR #PCSaintsSpirit CONTEST!Cut out the face of the official Presentation College Saints mascot, Spirit, on the

next page, then take a selfie wearing the mask and share it with us on social media using #PCSaintsSpirit. The contest winner will receive two season passes

to 2015-16 Saints athletic events, a PC prize package and a $25 credit to the Presentation College Bookstore. Simply whip out your phone, snap a selfie and

share it using #PCSaintsSpirit on Twitter or Instagram. Creative entries are encouraged and entering multiple photos in our contest is allowed.

The winner will be chosen by a panel of Presentation College judges, and some of the best images will be published on our Facebook page. Only photos accompanied by the #PCSaintsSpirit will be eligible.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your phone, strike a pose and show us your most ‘Spirited’ selfie by Wednesday, August 19, 2015!

Follow us @presentationPC | facebook.com/presentationcollege

Match Game Answer Key: A-7, B-11, C-6, D-1, E-9, F-3, G-10, H-12, I-2, J-4, K-15, L-8, M-13, N-5, O-14

Spot the Mistake Answer Key

Presentation College Business Department Chair Jennifer Wegleitner was recently featured in

the Indiana Tech Alumni Magazine, where she is enrolled in the PhD Global Leadership Program. Excerpt: Jennifer Wegleitner grew up in a small town in South Dakota and ended up marrying a farmer from an even smaller town in South Dakota. She was the first person in her family to attend college. “I graduated at the age of 23 with a stack of student loan debt, a job offer as an economic analyst, and an intense desire to see the world outside of my little community,” she said.

To read the full article go to http://issuu.com/indianatech/docs/indianatechmagazine-fall14/1.

After careful consideration it has been recommended by the Administration and approved by the Board of Trustees that

it is in the best interest of the college to close our Sioux Falls location. This decision was made because of a decline in site enrollment, local recruiting challenges and competition, and the cost of running a very small social work program at an off-site location. In addition to the closure we will be moving our social work program to our main campus in Aberdeen. The Board has approved our request to create a new academic department to strengthen our academic position by combining criminal justice, psychology, and social work into one department, Social and Behavioral Sciences. This decision will promote collaborative program development, sustainability, and maturation of each of our academic departments and their corresponding programs, including retention and recruiting efforts. The Sioux Falls location will close effective September 1, 2015 after the students have graduated.

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Interdisciplinary Studies student JoLavae Gunville recently learned that she is the recipient of the Arthur and Willmeta Johnson

Award for her paper presented at the 2014 46th Annual Dakota Conference. Gunville’s paper, “More Than Names: Honoring Lakota Warriors of World War I from the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation” was submitted and read in conjunction with the observance of the centenary of World War I and its impact on the Northern Plains. The conference, which is sponsored by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College, featured more than 70 speakers from fourteen states. This is the second award for Gunville’s paper, as it also received the 2012 Brown County Historical Society’s Research and Writing Award.

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Presentation College Professor Marc Margolies was selected to teach Sports

Facility Management in the International Certificate in Sports Management Program through the United States Sports Academy in Bangkok, Thailand. Margolies was in Bangkok from January 30 to February 7, 2015.

PC Professor teaches in Bangkok, Thailand12 Current PC Psychology major Kate

Johnson received second place in the Brown County Historical

Society’s research and writing contest for her paper “Diseases and Illnesses in the American West.”

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