President’s Report July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Prepared to Expect Wonders n my inauguration speech 10 years ago, I referred to Thoreau’s line “faith in a seed” to express my faith in the potential of students, and my sense that we can expect wonders if we believe in them. My experience working with students reveals that they deserve our faith as individuals — all of them unique, with different interests and backgrounds, different ideas about learning, sharing a common sense of wonder and excitement about their future. IThoreau was a teacher, and I imagine that he, too, believed in the potential of his students. Today, discussions about quality learning are drowned out with comments about educational productivity, often expressed as formulas for student success. I understand and support initiatives to improve productivity and to measure student success, but those priorities should not come at the expense of attending to learning, motivating and supporting students. It’s a useful reminder to take stock in quality learning, as we have done for nearly 100 years at Minot State University. Teaching is never easy, but we know that good teaching and student success come from our ability to listen carefully, show that we care, offer help, challenge students to work hard and to experience the joys of discovery and understanding. These are not far-fetched ideas. They are central to who we are. I hear stories from students and graduates who tell me about MSU professors who made a difference in their lives. For 10 years, I have heard those stories and observed them in classrooms. Dr. david g. fuller Real student success depends on people who sincerely care about students and demonstrate their willingness to go beyond the call of duty. That’s what it takes. Admission scores, remedial training, uniform tuition, dual credit standards, and even waiver and scholarship plans should not displace our attention to quality learning and our faith in students. There are many in our profession who sincerely care about individuals’ learning and growth. “Though I do not believe They are the people who make higher education worthwhile. I can point to actual people and practices right under our noses that show the wonderful impact we make one student at a time. that a plant will spring Some who immediately come to mind include: Steve Hayton’s many hours after the workday ends helping students in computer science; Mikhail Bobylev’s countless hours mentoring and up where no seed has helping individuals with their research; Rick Watson’s special efforts to motivate and demonstrate the joys of learning, playing his guitar, reading poetry and befriending many; and Clarine Sandstrom revealing her unquestionable faith in students through kindness and support. Others who go out been, I have great faith of their way to help students are: Laurie Weber in Financial Aid, Mark Timbrook in the Office of Instructional Technology; George Withus from Information Technology Center; Deb Wentz in in a seed. Convince me my office; Ken and DeVera Bowles through their remarkable support of our choral students; Kevin Neuharth in our theater department; Scott Peterson in maintenance; Doreen Wald in Publications that you have a seed and Design Services. There are so many other people — too many to mention here — and programs that prove their commitment to quality learning and individual support. there, and I am prepared They are the heart of higher education. For nearly 100 years, they and others continue to make Minot State University a premier regional university in the “great” Great Plains. It is not to expect wonders.” performance scores, rankings in popular magazines, amount of efficiencies and admission standards that qualify MSU as a premier university. Rather, it is the people and tradition of — Henry D. Thoreau — service to our students that continue to give me faith and anticipation to expect wonders every day. That’s why I have loved higher education for years, and certainly why I believe in Minot State University and the job we do. And that’s why, 151 years after his death, Thoreau’s “faith in a seed” resonates now more than ever before. —David Fuller, president 3 MSU presidents were optimistic visionaries

Arthur Crane William Clark Asra Steele Levi Beeler

lthough subject to the authority of the State Board of Regents in Bismarck, the State Normal School at Minot was directed in its daily operations by its president. Over the last century, Minot State George McFarland Carl Swain Casper Lura University has been guided by leaders with diverse backgrounds, but who shared a similar vision: to create an institution of excellence that serves its students and community with equal fervor and dedication. Gordon Olson H. Erik Shaar David Fuller A 3 Crane clarke steele beeler mcfarland swain lura olson shaar fuller

Arthur Crane state. The geranium’s red and soft green symbolized to him the school’s function 1917 The groundbreaking for the State Normal to provide a better life for ordinary people. 1918-22 School at Minot’s initial building, known He said, “I don’t care what colors you later as Old Main, was scheduled for Aug. choose, just so they’re red and green.” In 27, 1912. On the evening before the cer- the early years of Minot’s Normal School, emony, Arthur Crane, a Carleton (North- each window of the main building had a field, Minn.) College graduate, performed box of geraniums. his first unofficial act. In the middle of Crane skillfully guided the school the night, the 35-year-old, newly chosen through social, cultural, economic and president moved survey stakes 50 yards legal difficulties in its first days. When William Clarke back. He disagreed on the building’s loca- construction problems delayed the cam- When Arthur Crane departed in 1917 tion with State Normal Board member pus opening, he promptly sought another to pursue a graduate degree and wartime Martin Jacobson, who helped with the option. He appealed to the community, service, William Clarke, the only faculty school’s physical layout. Crane wanted it which provided the rent-free use of of the member possessing a doctorate among the back from present-day University Avenue newly constructed Minot Armory. The original 12, became the acting president. to accommodate future growth and took first term of the State Normal School Clarke, the former supervisor of practice the necessary steps to ensure that. at Minot began Sept. 30, 1913, in the pedagogy and school management, was armory. Its offices served as recitation Model School director. He coordinated rooms, and the basement housed the au- and directed all war service activities as ditorium and gymnasium. Crane and the well as all normal and training school original faculty established the identity operations. He combined his Model 1913-21 and traditions of the fledgling school. School role with that of the presidency Students, faculty and staff often referred until Asra Steele replaced him in 1917. to him as “Father Crane.” He then replaced Steele in 1918 and later, In 1917, Crane received a 14-month Levi Beeler prior to George McFarland’s leave of absence to pursue graduate taking office in 1922. During presidential education at Columbia University in voids, Clarke ensured that campus New York. He returned to North Dakota operations continued smoothly. Little Crane possessed diverse talents. in September 1918. However, before he credit is given to Clarke, when, in fact, Although he had a poetic streak, he was could resume his presidential duties, the he provided much-needed stability. a practical, resourceful man. An intellec- Surgeon General of the U. S. Army called tual, an author, a gifted organizer, he had him into service for World War I. Crane above all else the ability to inspire others. worked for the Army Sanitary Corps at The MSU campus c. 1913 – 14. He could be forceful as well. Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, When the choice of school colors was D. C., organizing rehabilitation work and made, Crane voiced his preference for red vocational training for disabled soldiers. and green. The art faculty recommended He returned to Minot’s State Normal three colors, but the president would not School for two months in 1921, before be swayed. He saw the young institution resigning to accept the presidency of the as belonging to the common people of the University of Wyoming.

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Asra Steele Levi Beeler 1922 The State Board of Regents appointed In May 1922, Levi Beeler of the University Asra Steele from the University of West of Chicago assumed duties as president of Virginia’s Department of Education as Minot’s Normal School. Professionally, the first interim president in June 1917. he started as a high school principal in Steele had a bachelor’s degree from the Stillwater, Minn. Beeler later completed a University of Missouri and a doctorate doctorate at the University of Minnesota. from Clark University. During Steele’s He was described as a scholar of strong administration, several of Arthur Crane’s personality and a “Gatling-gun talker.” the ninth grade or its equivalent, and not improvements were realized. These In 1908, he was appointed president of more than a sixth of the work leading included additions to the school’s plant Henry Kendall College in Tulsa, Okla., to a diploma could be taken in absentia. and the introduction of correspondence which faced problems with its endow- Each course consisted of 20 lessons, with work under the Extension Department. ment, land management, enrollment a syllabus outlining the course. A final Neither Steele’s impeccable credentials and debt. The problems persisted, if not examination was administered at the nor his faithful effort to continue Crane’s magnified, and trustees grew increasingly Normal School or under the supervision policies, however, could prevent his unhappy with Beeler. In 1909, he wrote, of an approved person. By 1922, enrollment abrupt dismissal after only 10 months on “The Trustees are very much dissatisfied in the courses had climbed to 87 students. the job. He angered local business people because I have not secured endowments While it changed in scope and courses during a 1918 convocation with com- and buildings. So much so that I feel offered, correspondence has remained one ments about the progress and financing that I cannot longer remain here.” He of the institution’s delivery methods. of the First World War. It was a political resigned and moved on. Both the Minot Daily News and the dismissal during difficult times. Little is found in Minot State Univer- Ward County Independent reported sity’s historical record concerning Beeler’s without explanation the appointment term in office, with the exception of bids of George McFarland, Williston City for the construction of Main’s west wing. Schools superintendent, as the new Minot He also revised the Extension Bulletin Normal School president in August 1922. 1917-18 about how correspondence study was to When contacted by both newspapers, be offered. No student was allowed to take Beeler said “he had not been informed of correspondence if he had not completed the new appointment.”

Faculty c. 1916.

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The president described his faculty as institution faced. If they did, McFarland George McFarland fulfilling many other roles in addition believed, they would understand that “we to their pedagogical commitments. are very fortunate indeed to be permitted He introduced extracurricular activities to continue more of less indefinitely on as valid to the community. the 10 percent reduction in salaries.” 1922-38 McFarland’s response to the bud- McFarland built Dakota Hall, a getary crisis facing North Dakota and woman’s dormitory, in 1930-31 during MSTC in 1931 illustrates his flexibility the first years of the Great Depression. and skill as an administrator. On two Unlike the new Model School and occasions, the governor summoned state president’s house, which were built under college presidents to Bismarck, where he New Deal programs, Dakota was funded informed them of required budget cuts. with a $150,000 bond, issued by the local For Minot, this meant drastic cuts in dormitory holding association under a George McFarland led the school through virtually all facets of college expenditures. special act of the 1929 Legislature. its two most trying decades, when McFarland returned home after the McFarland, a visionary, held strong economic depression and financial belt- meetings determined to conform to the beliefs. He understood and appreciated tightening were paramount. Despite governor’s demands and to ensure that students and their activities. He believed overwhelming adversity, this remarkable his institution would survive. He gath- women were equal to men. He admired man, who was 64 when he assumed office ered the college community to discuss teachers and learning. He believed in the in August 1922 and 80 when he died in the crisis. “I regret,” he announced at the importance of music. 1938, managed to keep the school from meeting, “to occupy a position in which McFarland died unexpectedly in 1938. foundering during the Great Depression. some of these decisions must rest with Under his tutelage, MSTC’s enrollment McFarland had a long work history me. I am likely to be under the necessity increased from about 200 to 765, and it and a deep understanding of education of ignoring individual disappointments grew from a normal school, offering a on the Northern Plains. Several personality in the interest of what my judgment two-year course, to a full-fledged college, traits, including confidence, intelligence, may indicate is best for the school.” In offering four years of college work. sincerity, friendliness and empathy, con- another speech, he softened this by stress- tributed to McFarland’s success. He was ing that whatever he did “to enable the a natural public figure, who felt at ease college to carry out its objectives with the whether conversing with individuals or funds allowed” he would do “with the addressing a large group. least possible disaster to individuals.” To Regardless of the problems facing begin with, he pointed out, “every salary the school, McFarland believed Minot in the institution from the president to State Teachers College’s future held great the part-time janitor has been reduced promise. He displayed two attributes, 10 percent.” Moving his request to a optimism and sense of mission, in his loftier plane, McFarland summoned his Saturday evening radio talks on KLPM troops to exhibit heightened seriousness, in the midst of the Great Depression. loyalty and commitment. In closing, the The mission of the college, president admonished his colleagues to McFarland insisted, extended beyond consider the larger picture, to ponder the teaching subjects and skills. magnitude of the economic crisis their Dakota Hall — c. 1931.

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Palda. Navy programs had a predeter- After the war, rising enrollments Carl Swain mined curriculum, and campus faculty made expansion possible. In 1949, the At George McFarland’s death in 1938, provided the instruction. Navy support Student Union was enlarged. Two Charles Scott, director of the Training staff had offices in Old Main, Pioneer years later, a health and physical School, was appointed acting head. Hall and Dakota Hall. Flight training building was completed, ultimately He served for three months until Carl staff occupied the city’s airfield. named Swain Hall. Swain was appointed Minot State’s After the war, the college phased out Swain was enormously religious. next president. the Navy programs and returned to a He organized Monday and Wednesday conventional college curriculum. Swain convocations in the auditorium, with was credited with three key contributions students given assigned seats. The dean in the postwar years. of women took roll. In his Christmas 1938-54 First, he separated administration greeting to the college in 1952, the from instruction on the organization president said that the holiday offered chart. Second, he won approval for a lib- the believer a chance to find a savior eral arts degree, broadening the school’s from sin, to know God intimately and mission beyond teacher education. This to discover a way to peace and good will. was a development occurring in colleges The yearbook staff began sponsoring around the nation at the time. He also a beauty contest in 1951. Contestants educated the college community about appeared in swimsuits, street wear Swain graduated from St. Olaf College the key role the new G.I. Bill would have and evening gowns. Celebrity judges in Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree. He in higher education. Third, he emphasized reviewed finalists’ photographs and later attained a master’s from Columbia the broader meaning of higher education. picked the winners. Over the next 20 University Teachers College in New York. Colleges were character-building years, contestants were judged on From 1920-23, he taught in the Education institutions, he said, committed to “the personality and talent in addition to Department at Iowa State Teachers College education of the whole man — physical, beauty. The title “Miss Beaver” was in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In 1923, he became intellectual and spiritual.” later changed to “Miss Minot State president of Mayville State Teachers Minot State undertook no new cam- College.” College, where he remained for the next pus construction during World War II. Swain retired in 1954. 15 years. During this period, he earned an LL. D. degree from Carleton College of Minnesota. In 1941, the National Youth Admin- istration built two frame structures on campus — the president’s house and the Student Union. During World War II, Minot State became home to the U. S. Navy’s V-5 and V-12 programs. The former trained pilots, while the latter produced deck officers. Swain shared campus authority with U. S. Navy program director R. W. President’s House built in 1941. Swain Hall – c. 1960.

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Casper Lura didn’t go down in that building I have no idea. Only the good Lord held it up.” Casper Lura was born and raised in A new facility, Memorial Library, Mayville. He completed his undergradu- was completed in 1959. It had a seating ate degree at Mayville State Teachers Library, Memorial Hall – c.1959. capacity of 250. College. He then taught junior high and Additional dormitory space was added high school in the small town of Taylor. in 1960. Crane Hall, named after the Lura later earned a doctorate from the school’s first president, provided living University of Iowa in 1932. He joined space for 145 students. McCulloch Hall, Moorhead State’s Education Department a woman’s dorm named after Hazel Cyril and served over the next 15 years as McCulloch, the last of the original 12 Moore faculty member, dean of men and faculty members, housed the same num- Science director of student affairs. In 1947, he ber of students. The following year, Cyril Center became president of Mayville State Moore Hall, a math and science building, today. Teachers College. was added. In 1954, Lura assumed the same The college celebrated its 50th position at Minot State Teachers College. anniversary in 1963. The next year, the Described as diplomatic and political, he school’s name was changed to Minot oversaw significant growth during his 13 State College, reflecting an expansion of years of service. its academic offerings. It offered its first master’s degrees in speech correction and education of the deaf. 1954-67 A decade after Lura assumed control, enrollment reached 1,841. A new football stadium opened in 1964 with a seating capacity of 1,200. Another dormitory, C.P. Lura Manor. Cook Hall, was added in 1965. During the Vietnam War, no demon- During the tranquil 1950s and ’60s, strations or draft card burnings occurred fraternities and sororities dominated the at Minot State. The only revolt involved social and political scenes on campus. James Vizas, a dissident English professor. In the second year of Lura’s tenure, Although they comprised only a third of He and a small cohort of students burned enrollment achieved the 1,000-student the student body, the Greeks acquired Lura in effigy on the school’s front milestone. The president quickly ad- a dominant position through control of lawn. Vizas’ novel, “The Tender and the dressed the cramped library housed in student government. Green,” documented his grievances. An Old Main since 1913. The facility could During this period, the Cold War underground newspaper, “The Indepen- accommodate only 66 students. Nellie and Civil Rights Movement received dent,” sprang up at the same time, only Swanson, who served as librarian from scant attention in the campus newspaper, to fold after a couple of issues. 1939 to 1963, recalled that only 16 inches The Red and Green. This reflected the Despite the turmoil of the 1960s, separated the stacks. “I didn’t dare gain college’s conservatism and isolation from Lura’s tenure at Minot State was largely a pound,” she said. “And why the floor the rest of the country. trouble free. He retired in 1967.

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facilities. As an administrator, he was fis- cally conservative and politically astute. He saw himself as the CEO of a small business. 1967-92 The new president faced his first crisis when the Mouse River flooded Minot in the spring of 1969. Over 12,000 residents evacuated their homes in the central third of the city. The floodwaters remained for 40 days, with total damage to the city MSU Dome. estimated at $10 million. The Minot State campus wasn’t foot arena cost $6.3 million to construct. flooded, but several nearby fraternities The 9,600-seat Dome boasted the largest Gordon Olson and sororities had water in their base- capacity of any arena in the state. Gordon Olson succeeded Lura in 1967. ments, and students had to evacuate. When he became president, Olson and Born in Almont, Olson grew up in a Olson canceled classes for a week, and his family lived on campus. He felt like farming and ranching family. After high students helped local residents sandbag a pastor living in a parsonage next to the school, he spent a year at Jamestown and vacate their homes. A 9-foot-high church. College before enlisting in the U. S. Army causeway was built on Broadway that “There was never a day off,” he said. during World War II. After his discharge, served as a north-south link during the “I remember a Thanksgiving when we he completed a bachelor’s degree at crisis. When classes resumed, students were sitting at the dinner table, and the Dickinson State Teachers College. commuted to campus via shuttle buses. doorbell rang. A couple of people wanted Olson taught briefly in Belfield and The 1970s brought two experimental to get into the dorm. There were many Amidon and eventually became superin- programs to campus. The New Program requests like that, and we always accom- tendent of schools in Bucyrus. He later involved an intensive study of English and modated them.” earned master’s and doctoral degrees the humanities, modeled after a program Since the early 1970s, Olson saw the from the University of North Dakota. at the University of California-Berkeley. need for a larger library to serve a growing He returned to Dickinson State to serve The Experimental College stressed that student body. He worked tirelessly on the as chair of the Department of Education students should take responsibility for project, and his patience paid off in 1992. and Psychology. He later became a dean their own educations. Both programs The college unveiled a $7.7 million facil- and vice president for academic affairs. folded by the middle of the decade. ity, appropriately named the Gordon B. Before being hired as president of The student body began featuring Olson Library. MSTC, he stressed to the Board of more older students who returned to Higher Education that growth was the campus to complete degrees, expand No. 1 item on his agenda. employment opportunities or change “I told the board that if they were careers. To accommodate them, Pioneer going to continue with a single mission — Hall was converted to married housing, that being teacher education — I wasn’t and the Campus Heights family complex interested in the job,” Olson said. was added in 1984. For Olson, growth meant additional The multipurpose Minot State Dome programs, larger enrollments and better was built in 1980. The 153,000-square- Gordon B. Olson Library – c. 1992.

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“This is definitely a high honor, and orchestra. He earned a doctorate from I’m still alive,” Olson joked at the build- The Catholic University of America in 1992-2004 ing’s dedication. Washington, D. C., in 1964. During the 1980s, the student body He began his academic career at clamored for university status to add Northern Michigan University, where he value to their degrees. Olson surveyed taught music. He next served as dean of 2,000 colleges and universities in the na- fine arts and humanities at Chicago State tion and concluded that it had a case. University. In 1975, he transferred to “We’re more qualified than a good Shippensburg University to become vice many of them right now,” he said. president of academic affairs. He then The school became a nominal uni- became president of Lake Superior State at Bottineau. Formerly, Bottineau had versity for a month in 1983, when it was University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., an affiliation with North Dakota State renamed Dakota Northwestern Uni- in 1986. University. versity. But to become a true university, When Shaar became president of Finally, the Old Main Society was academic units were reorganized into five Minot State University in 1992, he pro- established in 1993 to recognize cumula- colleges — arts and sciences, business, posed a three-point agenda. He wanted tive contributions to the university. In education and human services, nursing to modernize campus buildings, forge 1995, the MSU Development Founda- and graduate school. In 1987, the school partnerships beyond the city of Minot tion received a $1 million contribution first became the State University of North and increase the institution’s endowment. from the General Electric Co. on behalf Dakota-Minot (SUND-M) and then He said he wanted Minot State “to of David C. Jones and his wife, Lois. Minot State University. become more of a university than the Both had attended Minot State in the When he retired, Olson had achieved present university we are.” 1940s. Jones is a retired U. S. Air Force the growth he had envisioned. Enroll- To achieve the first goal, he directed the general and former chairman of the U.S. ment had increased from 2,000 in 1967 renovation of several campus buildings, in- Joint Chiefs of Staff. By the end of his to 3,700 in 1992. Undergraduate majors cluding the Dome, Moore Hall, Hartnett tenure in 1992, Shaar had increased the had been added in nursing, social work Hall, Old Main and Student Union. school’s endowment to $11 million, a and criminal justice. Graduate offer- Memorial Library was vacant, so col- 700 percent increase from the start of ings had increased from one to 10. To lege officials looked to Washington, D.C., his presidency. enhance the arts, the MSU Amphitheater for funding. The U.S. Department of Ag- Shaar was an avid supporter of the was built at the start of the decade, and riculture agreed to fund the Institute for arts while at MSU. An accomplished Hartnett Hall was added in 1973. Lura Agricultural and Rural Human Resource cellist, he performed with the Minot Manor, the school’s first coed dorm, was Development, a project that brought the Symphony Orchestra and, on occasion, completed in 1986. university’s human services departments wielded the conductor’s baton. His wife, together under one roof. The remodeled, Jane, was a practicing photographer and 90,000-square-foot building, renamed artist, working in oils and watercolors. H. Erik Shaar Memorial Hall, was completed in 1996. Throughout his time at Minot State, Raised in Pennsylvania, H. Erik Shaar Next, Shaar extended campus bound- Shaar marveled at the cordial relation- majored in music at West Chester State aries by launching an online delivery ship between campus and community. College. During a stint in the U. S. Air program, the first in the state. He also “I don’t think there’s one anywhere in Force, he played cello in its symphony forged a partnership with the college the country as good,” he said.

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“That is what we do in higher educa- seating, $4 million press box and video David Fuller tion — nurture,” he said. “If students scoreboard. A Nebraska native, David Fuller are nurtured, they have the potential for Swain Hall, the physical education fa- attended Hastings College, where he growth. Then we should expect wonders.” cility, underwent a $13 million overhaul. majored in English literature. After To help students grow, MSU added Attached to Swain Hall and the Dome, college, he worked in retail for six years. degree programs in energy economics and a Student Wellness Center was built He later earned a master’s degree from finance, early childhood education and to contribute to the university’s mind, Kearney State College and a doctorate athletic training. It has also created the body and spiritual wellness. Student fees from the University of Iowa. Severson Entrepreneurship Academy in funded the 60,000-square-foot facility. He then taught English for 13 the College of Business. Total cost of the center was $13 million. years at Northern State University in To encourage global education, the Fuller also spearheaded the transition Aberdeen, S. D. He also served as university expanded its International Pro- from coal-fired boilers to geothermal English Department chair, director of grams Office and developed partnerships heating and cooling on campus. the writing center and graduate dean. with universities in Norway, Denmark, The 2011 Mouse River Flood tested Sweden, China, South Korea, Turkey the mettle of the MSU president. The and Vietnam. It also has agreements with flood destroyed or damaged 4,100 struc- three tribal colleges in the state. A Multi- tures and forced 11,000 Minot residents 2004- cultural Center for international students out of their homes. Damage to Minot is located in the Student Center. and the Mouse River Valley totaled present Minot State has also improved its $1.2 billion. support services for students. These A total of 117 MSU faculty and staff include the POWER Center and Center lost homes or suffered damage. About 500 for Engaged Teaching and Learning. rental units near campus were devastated. These programs have contributed to MSU’s 12-foot-high dike on Uni- increases in retention and graduation versity Avenue held back seven feet of In 1996, Fuller became vice president rates. water. An American Red Cross shelter in for academic affairs at Northland College In athletics, Minot State advanced to the MSU Dome housed 300 evacuees. in Ashland, Wis. In 2000, he assumed the NCAA Division II status and joined the National Guardsmen and FEMA workers same position at Wayne State College in prestigious Northern Sun Intercollegiate lived in campus residence halls. Fuller’s Nebraska. Four years later, he became the Conference. The department also added leadership and bold actions kept the president of Minot State University. women’s soccer and men’s wrestling to university dry and offered respite to the In his inaugural address, he rejected its menu of sports. Herb Parker Stadium entire community. the business model of higher education is undergoing an upgrade, featuring Fuller announced his retirement because its results can’t be neatly quanti- artificial turf, improved lighting, new effective June 2014. fied. Instead, it deals with the intangible, spiritual and ineffable, he said. Borrowing from 19th-century poet Henry David Thoreau, he likened educators to horticulturalists who plant seeds and nurture growth.

Swain Hall – 2010. Student Wellness Center – 2012.

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11 MSU Alumni Association Year in bestows Golden Awards to Ray Giacoletti (’85), Paul Soderberg (’65) and Kristi Berg (’95).

Review 16 MSU is named a Military Friendly School for the fourth consecutive 3 Beaver Brew Coffee shop, designed July 2012 year by G.I. Jobs. 6 Minot State officially becomes and operated by MSU’s student-run a member of the Northern Sun Entrepreneurship Club, hosts its October 2012 grand opening. Intercollegiate Conference, the 3 MSU Sociology Club hosts an open premier NCAA Division II forum with political candidates conference in the country. before the November election.

9 The North Dakota Center for 15 MSU’s Rural Crime and Justice Persons with Disabilities receives Center receives a $300,000 grant a $533,000 federal grant to assist to combat domestic violence, sexual the North Dakota Senior Medicare assaults and stalking on campus. Patrol program to combat Medi- care fraud. November 2012 13-15 The Native American Cultural 12 MSU becomes a full member of Awareness Club sponsors a campus- 4-5 Minot State earns three Player of the NCAA Division II, finishing a wide cultural celebration. four-year application process. Week awards in the first week of the season in women’s soccer, women’s 14 Minot State football places nine golf and men’s golf. 25 Matt Murken is hired to lead the student-athletes on the All-NSIC team. men’s basketball program. The 6 Stars of Hope bring the National school’s 15th head coach, Murken 17 Students from the Fargo, Bismarck, 9/11 Flag, which flew over the replaces Peter Stewart, who and Minot Student Social Work World Trade Center wreckage site, resigned earlier in the month. Organizations hold their annual to MSU’s Old Main for unfurling “Freezin’ for a Reason” to help raise and public viewing. Destroyed in August 2012 awareness of the homeless in each the attack and repaired by disaster 14 MSU and Dickinson State host community. Energy Impact Solutions symposia, survivors, the flag contains pieces of in which researchers present views American flags from all 50 states, on the state’s changing landscape. exemplifying American resilience. September 2012 3 $13 million MSU Student Wellness Center celebrates its grand opening.

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19 MSU soccer player Zoe Fisher 15 U.S. News ranks MSU Online 5 Former Minot State player and finishes a season of Business Programs among the coach Ray Giacoletti helps Gon- firsts with a Daktronics nation’s best. zaga to its first-ever Associated All-Central Region Press No. 1 ranking in basketball. first-team pick. She is 23 MSU soccer player Tara McPartland Giacoletti was a two-year captain also named the NSIC is one of 80 Northern Sun Intercol- and a four-year player for the Tournament MVP and legiate Conference players to receive Beavers. He was later named is a first-team all NSIC the Myles Brand All-Academic-with- Drake University head coach. pick. She also helps the Distinction Award. Beavers to their first- 5 Micah Bloom, assistant art profes- ever NSIC Tourna- February 2013 sor, debuts his film “Codex,” which ment title and a trip 5 MSU alumna Brenda Maus documents Minot’s post-flood to the NCAA Division II National Mormon (’76) wins prestigious N.D. struggle among nature, humanity Tournament. Outstanding Geography Teacher and the printed word. Award. Mormon teaches at Central December 2012 Elementary in Wahpeton. 1 Minot State women’s basketball team rallies from an 11-point deficit 18 Minot State baseball enters the to knock off rival University of Mary National Collegiate Baseball Writers 74-73 in the program’s first-ever Association Division II Central NSIC game in Bismarck. Carly Region poll for the first time in Boag’s effort earned her NSIC Player school history, peaking at No. 8. of the Week. 25 Track and field standout Kirk 6 MSU Men’s Club Hockey Team 11 Mikhail Bobylev, associate chemistry Capdeville earns a spot on the U.S. wins its first American Collegiate professor, receives a patent for his Track & Field and Cross Country Hockey Association National new method of synthesizing agro- Coaches Association All-Region Championship. chemicals and pharmaceuticals. He team, making the top five in the first applied for the patent in 2008. region in the indoor pole vault. 8 “Pennies for Patients” fundraising competition, sponsored by MSU January 2013 26 MSU receives CEO Cancer Residence Life staff, raised over 5 MSU men’s basketball knocks off Gold Standard ™ Accreditation, $3,800 going to the Leukemia nationally ranked St. Cloud State for recognizing MSU’s commitment Lymphoma Society. This year’s the program’s first win over a ranked to healthy employees and family total tops 2012 efforts by 52 opponent. It is a big weekend as MSU members. percent. earns its first NSIC road sweep of the season. March 2013 4 MSU is named to the 2013 11 MSU alumnus President’s Higher Education John Greenslit Community Service Honor Roll (’60) shares his for its commitment to volunteerism life’s journeys in and civic engagement. It is the only Distinguished university in North Dakota to earn Alumni Series. this award.

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Year in 24 MSU chemistry graduate Braden Burckhard travels to Washington, D. C., to present post-flood mold Review research with Mikhail Bobylev, MSU associate chemistry professor. 20 MSU Development Foundation Burckhard is one of 60 students cho- receives $36,000 from Minot sen nationally to go to Capitol Hill. Sertoma Club for scholarships and voice lab equipment for the Department of Communication Disorders.

22 MSU women’s bas- 8 MSU leadership students host ketball player “Make a Difference Week,” in which Carly Boag one group collects canned goods for is named a local pantry, while a second group 26 30th-Annual Alumni Association Daktronics collects toiletries for Minot’s Gala is celebrated at The Grand All-America Domestic Violence Crisis Center. with a record setting year. This year, Honorable over $60,000 is raised for student Mention, 9 MSU’s Student Government scholarships. becoming the Association selects Laurie Geller, first Beaver to make an All-Amer- Lisa Borden-King and John 26-27 The MSU Native American ica team at the NCAA Division Girard as the 2012-13 Professors Cultural Awareness Club sponsors II level. She was also named to of the Year. its annual Spring Honor Dance and the Central Region and Northern Powwow Celebration, which show- Sun first teams. 14 Minot State sophomore golfer cases Native American dancers and Kowan O’Keefe wins the NSIC drum groups from the region. Over 26 Minot State brothers Jon and individual men’s golf title, becoming 1,500 people attend annually. Marcus Wilson are named to the the first Beaver to win an individual NCAA Division II All-Academic title in the conference. He qualifies Honorable Mention team. for the NCAA Division II Central/ Midwest Super Regional. 27 MSU Student Social Work Organization sponsors “Creating 19 300 saxophonists descend on a Culture of Change” symposium. MSU’s campus for the Region 3 North American Saxophone April 2013 Alliance Conference. The campus 3 MSU Sociology Club’s town hall and community are treated to three meeting examines affordable days of band, jazz ensemble and housing shortage in Minot, fea- symphony concerts featuring turing a guest panel of university national guest artists. and community representatives.

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30 MSU’s Great Plains Center for Com- 16 Linda Olson, Division of Humanities June 2013 munity Research and Service ends chair, accepts the 2013 North 10 MSU breaks ground for a new operations due to federal cutbacks. Dakota Governor’s Award for the Herb Parker Stadium, which starts Arts on behalf of the North Dakota a 14-month build that will es- May 2013 Art Gallery Association, which she tablish the stadium as one of the 8 Three faculty members, Warren oversees. The award is presented by finest facilities in North Dakota. Gamas, Ernst Pijning and Clarine the North Dakota Council of Sandstrom, and two staff members, the Arts. Jason Spain and Doreen Wald, receive MSU Board of Regents 23 Jen Dixon becomes the first MSU Achievement Awards for dedicated student-athlete to earn service to Minot State. a first-team All-America honor at the NCAA 10 MSU’s Centennial Celebration is Division II level. She is officially announced at commence- also named the Central ment. As a major Centennial project, Region and Northern the Power of 100 challenges the Sun Intercollegiate campus, community, alumni, friends, Conference Player of 17 The Dakota Chamber Music businesses and organizations to the Year as well as the Institute begins, attracting partici- complete a service project in honor first Capital One Aca- pants from North Dakota, Min- of MSU’s 100 years of service! demic All-American. nesota, South Dakota and Canada. The Institute began in 1996. 23 Abbey Aide becomes the first Minot State athlete to compete at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships. Her qualifing pole vault jump is 12 feet 10 MSU honors more than 760 graduates 6.25 inches. at 2013 commencement. State Sen. Karen Krebsbach (’62) and student 28 College for Kids kicks off its 25th 30 The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Anthony Anderson are guest speakers. year of educational summer camps Country Coaches Association for children ages 6-12. announces MSU men’s and 11 Minot State softball wins the women’s track & field teams program’s first NCAA Division II earned 2013 Division II All- tournament game in Hays, Kan. Academic Track & Field Teams The softball team also set a record distinction as a result of earning a for wins in a season with 41. cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or higher.

o ur pl ace o ur l eg ac y o ur v ision 15 minot s tat e uni v er si t y n scholarships Scholarships Math & Computer Science Agnes and Ray Ladendorf Scholarship Endowment Blaine B. Kuist Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frank and Olga Bauman Scholarship Endowment Integrity Viking Funds Computer Science Scholarship Endowment Math and Computer Science Scholarship Endowment COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Robert L. Holmen Scholarship Endowment Biology Xcel Energy Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Judith Popinga Scholarship Music Criminal Justice Bert Skakoon Music Scholarship Endowment Criminal Justice Scholarship Endowment Dr. Ira - Paul Schwarz Scholarship Endowment Dan Draovich Scholarship Endowment Dr. Joseph M. and Jackie Hegstad Scholarship Endowment Gary Holum Scholarship Endowment Evelyn Sampson Music Scholarship Endowment Lambda Alpha Epsilon Criminal Justice Scholarship Frances Leach - Blanche Lynch Memorial Scholarship Gary Stenehjem Organ Scholarship Endowment Humanities Gay Gidley King Scholarship Endowment Art Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship Division of Humanities Scholarship Endowment John and Patricia Strohm Music Scholarship Endowment Frank Hornstein Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lyle C. Hanson Scholarship Endowment Freshman Theatre Arts Award Mike Berg Scholarship Endowment Harold and Verna Aleshire Scholarship Endowment Minot Symphony Association Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship (Art) Music Division Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship (Literature) Northwest International Music Festival Scholarship Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship (Theatre) Ralph Wallin Keyboard Scholarship Endowment Helen Hoar Memorial French Scholarship Endowment Robert O. “Red” Wuttke Scholarship Endowment Myrtle Nordwick Cantana Scholarship Endowment Ruth Schell Overholser Endowed Fellowship Ruth Schell Overholser Scholarship Endowment Sally Thomas Violin Scholarship Endowment

Science Agnes and Ray Ladendorf Scholarship Endowment Blaine B. Kuist Memorial Scholarship Endowment Clinton and Adlyn Morgan Scholarship Endowment Cyril Moore Scholarship Endowment Division of Science Scholarship Endowment Frank and Olga Bauman Scholarship Endowment Glenn Bonness Scholarship Endowment J. Spencer Overholser Scholarship Endowment Kevin and Merri Jo Connole Scholarship Endowment Ruth and Charles Hoffman Botanical Scholarship Endowment Xcel Energy Scholarship Endowment

Social Science Dr. N.M. Lillehaugen History Scholarship Endowment Frances Bane Crockett Scholarship Endowment Paul Morrison Scholarship Endowment Social Science Division Scholarship Endowment Virginia P. George Scholarship Endowment

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Business Aas Family Scholarship Endowment Accounting Scholarship Endowment Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship Endowment American Bank Center Scholarship Baldwin and Shirley Martz Accounting Scholarship Ben and Theresa Wald Scholarship Endowment Brady Martz & Associates Scholarship Bremer Bank Scholarship Clint Severson and Conni Ahart Scholarship in memory of Mary Marley College of Business Mentor Scholarship College of Business Scholarship Endowment Dacotah Bank Scholarship Dale D. Atwood Scholarship Endowment David and Dolly Gowan Scholarship Endowment Don L. Barber Memorial Scholarship Endowment Doris A. Slaaten Scholarship Endowment Dr. Richard C. Walker Scholarship Endowment Dr. Richard Schlapman Scholarship Endowment E. James McIntyre Scholarship Endowment Eide Bailly, LLP Scholarship F. Bruce and Diane Walker Scholarship Endowment First International Bank & Trust Scholarship First Western Bank & Trust Scholarship Integrity Viking Funds Business Scholarship Endowment J. Bernard Busse Scholarship Endowment Jan Barlow College of Business Scholarship Endowment Janis Ann Dislevy Trust Endowed Scholarship John and Leslie Coughlin Scholarship Endowment Lee Badertscher Memorial Scholarship Endowment Luther and Diann (Witham) Hanson Scholarship Endowment Ove Jorgensen Merit Scholarship Endowment Pat and Mary Kay Jones Scholarship Endowment Pearl Stusrud Scholarship Endowment Peoples State Bank Scholarship Social Work Richard L. Muus Business Scholarship Endowment Jim Wahlberg Social Work Scholarship Endowment Robert and Ilze Sando Scholarship Endowment Kay Erickson Memorial Scholarship Roger Mergenthal Scholarship Endowment Sarah Martinsen Student Social Work Organization United Community Bank Scholarship Scholarship Endowment Wells Fargo College of Business Scholarship St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Scholarship in Honor of the Sister’s of St. Francis

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND Communication Disorders HEALTH SCIENCES Edna Gilbert Scholarship Endowment Addiction Studies Hearing and Training Center Scholarship Endowment George Shipley Addiction Studies Scholarship Endowment Lunday Scholarship Endowment North Dakota Speech, Language and Hearing Association Scholarship Psychology Endowment Dr. Richard Sheldon Psychology and Addiction Counseling Sertoma Club of Minot Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Susan Haanstra Elsom Memorial Scholarship Endowment

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Education Frances V. Leach Scholarship Endowment Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship Endowment Hooterville Flion Lions Edwin R. Hovrud Memorial Scholarship Bernadine H. Kunkel Scholarship Endowment Ruth E. Loucks Special Education Scholarship Endowment Don and Joyce Anderson Scholarship Endowment Sertoma Club of Minot Scholarship Endowment Edith Carpenter Rose Scholarship Endowment Special Education Scholarship Endowment Elementary Education Scholarship Endowment Glenn Bonness Scholarship Endowment GENERAL Harvey and Judith Popinga Scholarship Alumni Scholarship Endowment Hazall D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment American Association of University Women Scholarship Endowment Helen Gaheen Myhra Scholarship Endowment Beverly G. and Ruth Blowers Scholarship Endowment John F. and Veronica Grimes Scholarship Endowment Bobbie Williams Scholarship Endowment John Henry and Josephine Marie Huesers Scholarship Endowment Burger King Scholarship Endowment Margaret Ann Brooks Memorial Scholarship Endowment Charles A. Wiley Memorial Scholarship Endowment Naomi E. Adams Scholarship Endowment Dell M. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nels T. and Oline Blikre Scholarship Endowment Delta Epsilon Phi-Lucille Whitt Scholarship Endowment Ole and Sarah Joraanstad Scholarship Endowment Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Lura Scholarship Endowment Physical Education Academic Scholarship Endowment Dr. Joel A. Davy Memorial Scholarship Endowment Wilhelmina Thompson Scholarship Endowment E.R. Manning Scholarship Endowment Edith L. Barrett Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nursing Emma S. Brynjolfson and Grace W. Brynjolfson Scholarship Endowment Betsy Nokleby Scholarship Endowment Frank and Peggy Linha Scholarship Endowment Dean’s Award - Fabricius-Steinle Scholarship Endowment Galen Brown Scholarship Endowment Department of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Endowment General David C. and Lois M. Jones Scholarship Endowment Dr. Elizabeth Ann Pross Scholarship Endowment Gertrude M. “Tillie” Eck Scholarship Endowment Dr. Richard E. Dormont, MD, Nursing Scholarship Endowment Gordon B. Olson Scholarship Endowment Emma L. Misner Nursing Scholarship Endowment Grant and Ruth Norem Scholarship Endowment Evelyn R. Nielsen Scholarship Endowment Hazel McCulloch Scholarship Endowment Francis Svee Scholarship Endowment Howard Randall Scholarship Endowment Gunnar Solberg Scholarship Hugh Family Scholarship Endowment Halvor and Orma Nesheim Nursing Scholarship Endowment James A. Sjol Memorial Scholarship Endowment Hazel B. Berve Trust Scholarship Jerome Wrahlstad Memorial Scholarship Endowment Helen Chatfield Shurr Scholarship Endowment John and Ethel Score Scholarship Endowment Joan Love Christianson Nursing Scholarship Endowment John and Lucille Decker Scholarship Endowment Keith and Elema Cunningham Scholarship Endowment June E. (Steinke) Votaw Scholarship Endowment Leona R. Rubbelke Memorial Scholarship Endowment Kenneth G. and Frances L. Huso Scholarship Endowment Lois Bellet Williams Nursing Scholarship Endowment Kevin Michael Hill Scholarship Endowment Loretta F. Holub Scholarship Endowment Lt. Col. Charles Drake Poole Scholarship Endowment Maloney Educational Trust Scholarship Marie Torgerson Scholarship Endowment Margaret Bruce Scholarship Mary Ann Walizer Scholarship Endowment Mark Ronde Memorial Scholarship Minot Model Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Minot Moose Lodge Scholarship Endowment Minot Quota Club Scholarship Endowment Nels T. and Oline Blikre Scholarship Endowment Minot State University Staff Senate Scholarship Endowment Otto R. and Irene. E. Johnson Scholarship Endowment Montana Dakota Utilities Scholarship Patrick Kelly Muus Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment ND Texas Hold’em Poker Championship Scholarship Endowment Patty Lou Pietsch Trzpuc Memorial Scholarship Endowment NDCPD Access Scholarship Endowment Roger Drobash Nursing Education Scholarship Endowment Nell E. Boozenny Sander Scholarship Endowment St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation - Mabel Meng Scholarship Nels and Edna Solheim Scholarship Endowment Tracy Petersen Snyder Scholarship Endowment North Dakota Fire Chiefs’ Scholarship Yvonne Falstad Hoover Nursing Scholarship Endowment Orvald J. Bjerken Scholarship Endowment Plum Valley Women’s Scholarship Endowment Special Education R.J. Doebler Family Memorial Scholarship Bane-Sather Scholarship Endowment Ralph Hubbard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. Ronald E. Archer Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ray and Alice M. (Cooper) Hovey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Elsie May Deeter Hearing Impaired Scholarship Endowment Ray and Ingeborg Atwood Memorial Scholarship Endowment Florence Lake Scholarship Endowment Richard and Sally Jenkins Scholarship Endowment

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Robert and June Marsh Scholarship Endowment Chemistry Roger and Jeanette Christ Scholarship Endowment Dr. Arnold Johnson Chemistry Equipment Memorial Endowment Sakura Restaurant Scholarship Geology Sue Cree Memorial Scholarship Bob and Kathy Mau Endowment The Brigadier General Jerome T. Hagen (RET.) Military Member Music Scholarship Endowment Jeanne M. Sandberg Music Endowment The Native American Scholarship Endowment The Theresa and Ben Wald Organ Preservation Endowment Theodore and Nan Monson Scholarship Endowment Science Tom and Mary Probst Family Scholarship Endowment General Motors Verendrye Electric Cooperative Scholarship Endowment Westlie Scholarship Endowment COLLEGE OF BUSINESS William Joseph Coming Hay Scholarship Endowment Accounting Department Endowment Wylie and Kathy Hammond Native American Bob and Kathy Mau Endowment Scholarship Endowment College of Business APEX & Vision Fund College of Business Building, Equipment and Furniture Endowment HONORS Doris A. Slaaten COB Student Development Endowment Philip and Barbara Fallis Scholarship Endowment Roger Looyenga Leadership College of Business Endowment ATHLETICS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES Aufforth/Marean/Coleman Scholarship Endowment Communication Disorders Beaver Booster Athletic Scholarship Endowment Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education Bert Leidholt Athletic Scholarship Endowment Endowment Clyde A. “Stretch” Nelson Scholarship Endowment Special Education Cole Altringer Scholarship Endowment Elsie May Deeter Endowment Douglas G. Lockrem Memorial Scholarship Endowment Special Education Endowment George Kaczor Athletic Scholarship Endowment George Mellem Athletic Scholarship Endowment NDCDP Hank Hettwer Scholarship Endowment NDCPD Endowment Herb Parker - Parker Men Scholarship Endowment Jerome “Wheaties” Peterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Athletics Jim Thorpe Memorial Scholarship Endowment Athletics Endowment Ken Becker Athletic Scholarship Endowment Kevin and Leisa Harmon Scholarship Endowment LIBRARY L.M. “Bud” Funk Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment Earth Science Library Endowment Larry Fiedler Scholarship Endowment Esther M. Clausen Library Endowment M&S Concessions Athletic Scholarship Library Endowment Maynard and Jeanne Sandberg Scholarship Endowment Lola Carpenter Library Book Endowment McNally Family Scholarship Endowment Merle “Willie” Becker Scholarship Endowment FACULTY ENDOWMENTS MSU Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship Endowment COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Robert Deardurff Scholarship Endowment Earth Science Faculty Development Rod and Happy Romine Scholarship Endowment Endowment Rotary Club of Minot Scholarship Endowment Wallace H. Stockman Social Science Faculty Vence Elgie Athletic Scholarship Endowment Wes Luther Athletic Scholarship Endowment Development Endowment Wiley Wilson Athletic Scholarship Endowment Zach Anderson Wrestling Scholarship Endowment COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Janis A. Dislevy Endowed Chair Academic PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS JoAnn K. Linrud COB Faculty Development Endowment CENTER FOR EXTENDED LEARNING Dr. Jerome Borgen Endowment COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Deaf Program Faculty Development Endowment Arts and Science Endowment Medical Arts Foundation Sabbatical Janet M. Wentz Music, Theater, and Art Memorial Endowment Speech Language Pathology Faculty Development Endowment n

19 scholarships n Establishing a Scholarship

Creating a named scholarship through the Minot State University Development Foundation assists students and leaves a legacy to Minot State University. It is also a meaningful way to honor family and friends.

The first step in establishing a scholarship is to determine the endowment level of $5,000 is reached. The principal of whether you would like to establish an “endowed” scholarship the fund is invested to produce income, and an annual award or an “annual” scholarship: is made to a student/s. The principal remains untouched, so n endowed Scholarships the endowment can last into perpetuity. Endowed scholarship funds are designed to be permanent n annual Scholarships and perpetual and can be created with gifts totaling a mini- Annual scholarships can be established with an outright mum amount of $5,000, contributed in full at the outset or gift of any amount. Unlike an endowed scholarship with an initial commitment that is added to over time until described above, an annual scholarship is not a permanent fund and is awarded only as long you (or others) choose to contribute to the fund. As a scholarship donor, you choose the name of the scholarship as well as the criteria. The Office of Advancement staff is available to help you create the criteria for your scholarship. Endowed and annual scholarships at Minot State are awarded to deserving students based upon area of interest, geographical origin, leadership potential, merit, financial need, academic achievement and/or other criteria. Typically, a selection committee carefully reviews the scholarship applications submitted by students and selects the most deserving recipient(s) based on the donor- established criteria. Contributors of a scholarship fund are notified annually when the scholarship recipient(s) has been selected and are informed of the name, as well as the amount of the award. Recipients often write a thank you note to the donor, and in some cases, the recipient and donor

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Alumni and friends continue to provide financial assistance through annual donations for SUM students and the university. These contributions are vital for a solid future for Minot State. Cash donations, endowments, gifts of property, bequests, annuities and trusts all are vehicles to match the dreams of our donors with the needs of our students. Gifts can be made conveniently at www.MinotStateU.edu/alumni or by contacting the Advancement Office at 701-858-4243 or 800-777-0750 ext. 4243.

Lifetime Honor Roll of Donors

Leader Fraternal Order of the Eagles Louise E. Frazer* Anderson, Wade, & Whitty, PC $1,000,000+ #2376 Gay G. King Estate Rory and Toni Anderson Elsie Mae Deeter Estate Gunnar Solberg Trust Grand Hotel Anonymous David C. Jones Martha Hansen* Helene Fuld Health Trust Anonymous Clinton Severson and Conni Ahart Jack H. Hoeven Hester B. Johnson Trust Orlin and Millie Backes Robert O. Wuttke Estate Thelma A. Hugh* Jim and Karen Jensen John W. Barrett* I. Keating, Inc. June Marsh Estate Lenny and Karen Behm Founder Ove W. Jorgensen* MSU Alumni Association Ted and Joan Brinkman $500,000 - $999,999 Ardyth Kenner Jim McIntyre Dale D. Brown Anonymous Leona Rubbelke Estate Minot Daily News Bill and Diana Christianson Bremer Bank Agnes E. Linha* Montana Dakota Utilities - MDU Coca-Cola Bottling Company Gertrude Eck Estate Roger and Ann Looyenga Nan W. Monson Estate West, Inc. Gary and Jenette Nelson Minot Elks Lodge No. 1089 J. Spencer Overholser* and Ruth John and Leslie Coughlin Chuck and Madge Westlie* Minot Public School District #1 Schell-Overholser DAV - Trench Rat Dugout #456 Doris Slaaten Nita Weinrebe Trust Prairie Partners Daniel R. Delaney Sertoma Club of Minot R.J. Doebler Trust Delta Epsilon Phi-Lucille Whitt Benefactor St. Joseph’s Community Health Ray Rude* Scholarship Endowment $250,000 - $499,999 Foundation Reiten Broadcasting, Inc./KXMC- David and Myrna DeMers Glen Bonness* Tom and Frances Leach TV, Channel 13 Don Bessette Motors, Inc. City of Minot Foundation Inc. SRT Communications, Inc. Wallace and Iris Eckmann Eric Clausen Trinity Health Maynard H. Sandberg Eide Bailly LLP ING Foundation Wells Fargo - Minot Robert Sando Farstad Oil Inc. Roger R. Odell* Tom and Janet* Wentz Agnes G. Shurr Grace Fisher Xcel Energy/ Xcel Energy Edna M. Solheim* Florence Lake Estate Foundation Builder The Heritage Singers David and Nancy Fuller $50,000 - $99,999 Tom and Judy Swanson Don C. Gackle* Cornerstone Agnes Kongslie Revocable Trust US Bank of Minot Virginia Geesaman $100,000 - $249,999 Anonymous Don and Deb Wahus Virginia J. George* Robert* and Marilyn Anderson Anonymous Gordon H. Westlie* David and Dolly Gowan Anonymous David and Myrna Blackstead Ben* and Theresa Wald Grace Brynjolfson Estate Anonymous Brady, Martz & Associates Great Tomato Festival Bernadine Kunkel Estate Lola Carpenter* Old Main Gwen & William Howard Dell Clarke* Elsie Cunningham $15,000 - $49,999 Family Fund Janis A. Dislevy John* and Lucille Decker Lynn W. Aas Donald Haga Donna J. Weinrebe/Trust Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Harold* and Verna Aleshire Harry’s Tire Service First Western Bank and Trust Evelyn Sampson Estate Jay and Dyanne Altringer/IMM Harvey & Arlone Twyman Trust Frances L. Huso Estate First International Bank & Trust American Legion Vernon M. Haddeland

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Brynhild Haugland* Karen K. Krebsbach/Krebsbach Tim and Laura Mihalick Signal Realty, Inc. Shirley Hintz Realty Jeff and Peggy Miller Robert E. Skabo Holiday Inn Glendon M. Kriese Minot Banking Association Sleep Inn Loren and Melissa Holub Tyrone Langager and Rita Curl- Minot Lions Club Darryl Smette Mel and Yvonne Hoover Langager Minot Model Alumni Association Trygve A. Solheim* Richard Hovey* JoAnn K. Linrud Minot Moose Lodge No. 822 Roger W. Sorenson Howard Huesers Lowe’s Printing, Inc. Minot Restaurant Supply John and Jodi Stewart Don and Sherry Hummel/Burger Gary M. Luedke Minot Symphony Association Al and Marjorie* Strong King Thelma B. Lund Richard and Bernie Muus Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Betty Iljana Wes and Donna Luther Tom and Gloria Myhra Tollefson’s Retail Group Integrity Viking Funds Lyle C. Hanson Estate Myrtle N. Canata Trust Robert K. Torgerson Investors Real Estate Trust McGee, Hankla, Backes & Naomi E. Adams Trust Margaret Totdahl L. Robert Jacobson Dobrovolny Kelly and Maria Nesheim United Community Bank of Jerome’s Collision Center Mabel & Ethel Maloney Paul Ness North Dakota Adelaide Johnson Education Trust Gordon* and Carley Olson Dorothy A. Van Sickle Ken and Marcia Johnson Margaret Bruce Estate Orvald J. Bjerken Estate Verendrye Electric Coop. K MOT-T V Baldwin and Shirley Martz* Rod Romine Western ND Golf, Inc. Patricia T. Kaald Mary Ann Brosnahan Estate Rotary Club of Minot Westlie Motor Co. Marilyn Kemper* Mattson Construction Co. Ruth E. Loucks Estate James Westlie Kiwanis Club of Minot Bob and Kathy Mau Nell E. Sander James* and Connie Williams Howard D. Klug/El Rancho Medical Arts Clinic Dave R. Schmitz Motor Hotel Medical Arts Ed & Science Mark and Carol Schnabel Gene and Judy Krebs Foundation H. E. Shaar * Indicates Deceased

Legacy Society The Minot State University Legacy Society recognizes the thoughtful generosity of those who have made a planned gift to the MSU Development Foundation to benefit Minot State University. Membership is open to anyone making a deferred or a planned gift, such as bequests, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities and life insurance.

Mary A. Anderson• Dr. Robert and Jo Ann Garaas Skabo Glendon M. Kriese Marv and Barb Semrau David and Myrna Blackstead Virginia Geesaman Neil and Jean Lasley• Doris Slaaten• Ted and Joan Brinkman Martha Hansen*• Frank and Peggy Linha*• Edna Solheim* Eric Clausen Ryan and Barb Henry Barbara A. Myhre• Mary L. Soukup• Virginia M. Coughlin* Shirley Hintz Robert and Patricia Nelson Al and Marjorie* Strong John D. Decker* Jack Hoeven Videll Nordmark Basil C. Talley Elsie May Deeter*• James and Evelyn Horne* J. Spencer* and Ruth Overholser• Alice Warner* Janis A. Dislevy Gary and Carol Hovdestad• Clay Rein Donna Jane Weinrebe* Gertrude Eck *• Genevieve W. Hutmacher• Maynard H. Sandberg Nita Weinrebe Trust* Ruth N. Fossum* Betty Iljana Robert N. and Ilze R.* Sando Chuck and Madge Westlie* Don Gackle* Ken and Judi Kitzman• Yvonne L. Schultz Donald L. Wilhelm

• Charter Members * Deceased President’s club Since 2008, Minot State University has recognized its most generous annual donors by welcoming them into the President’s Club. Membership in the President’s Club is open to all donors making annual contributions totaling $1,000 or more to any area of campus. Membership must be renewed each year.

individuals Ken and Lona Anderson Janice L. Barlow John M. Brey Dave and Kathy Aas C. R. Arneson Chuck and Leslie Barney Ted and Joan Brinkman Lynn W. Aas James and Kelly Artz Mary Lou Bertsch Dale and Vonnie Brown Bev Alex Patrick and Amy Artz David and Myrna Blackstead Frank and Valerie Bruels Jay and Dyanne Altringer Clara J. Ayers Steve and Barb Blikre Arden and Carol Butts Bucky and Linda Anderson Jon and Karla Backes Kevin and Dione Bohl Rich and Vicky Campbell

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Owen and Catherine Carlson Gene and Judy Krebs Ronald and Avis Tvedt Gwen & William Howard Bill and Diana Christianson Karen K. Krebsbach Todd and Heidi Van Dusen Family Fund Kevin and Merri Jo Connole Doris Langager Dorothy A. Van Sickle Hess Corporation John and Leslie Coughlin David M. Leidholt Jean Velenchenko Hight Construction Charles D. Cunningham Betty A. Lewis Mike Vig I. Keating Furniture World Elsie Cunningham Chris and Denise Lindbo Larry and Edwina Wahlund Integrity Viking Funds Tyrone and Rita Curl-Langager JoAnn K. Linrud F. Bruce and Diane Walker, Jr Investors Mgmt. & Marketing, Josh and Kayla Dascher Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes DuWayne and Karen Walz Inc. Pamela J. Davy Roger and Ann Looyenga Richard K. Westlake Investors Real Estate Trust David and Myrna DeMers Mark and Judy Luther Gary and Kim Weydahl Jerome’s Collision Center Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Wes and Donna Luther Robert Wheeler Jim Artz Insurance Janis A. Dislevy W. Dean and Velma Marmon Lorraine J. Willoughby MDU Resources Foundation Larry and Holly Eidsness Mark D. Mattson Kevin and Renae Yale Maxson Law Office, P.C. Donna Elgie Jim McIntyre Erika and Andrea Zaman Michael A. Lucy Agency, Inc. Mike and Tammy Elgie Patrick W. McNally Mindt Construction, Inc. Brian and Amanda Erickson Stuart Melby and Karen organizations Minot Convention & Visitors Grace Fisher Pocha-Melby Allstate Insurance -The Kim Albert Bureau Mike and Vicki Fitzmaurice Tim and Laura Mihalick Agency Minot Daily News Dean and Sara Frantsvog Jeff and Peggy Miller American Bank Center Minot Guaranty & Escrow, Co. Thomas and Judy Fredericks Jim Montgomery Augustana Lutheran Church Minot Junior Golf Association David and Nancy Fuller Jeffrey J. Nelson David and Dolly Gowan Kelly and Maria Nesheim Vernon and Marlene Haddeland John and Cheryl Nilsen Wylie and Kathy Hammond Carley V. Olson Luther and Diann Hanson Linda A. Olson Linda Hardy Harvey and Judith Popinga Kevin and Leisa Harmon Michael and Laure Prochaska Jerome Harstad Harold E. Randall Rick and Andrea Hedberg Jason L. Rohrer Joe and Jackie Hegstad Rod Romine Patrick and Kim Hennessy Judy Ross Timothy D. Henry Scott and Linda Ross Jack and Raziye Hoeven Paul and Renae Rudolph Robert and Patricia Holmen Maynard H. Sandberg Loren Holub Janet Sandeen Thomas G. Holum Nell E. Sander Joan R. Holum Robert Sando Howard Huesers Arlene Saugstad Peter Hugret and Judith Howard Edward and Bonnie Schmitz Don and Sherry Hummel Edward and Linda Schnaible Dick and Sally Jenkins Marv and Barb Semrau Behm Energy, Inc. Minot Model Alumni Association Jim and Karen Jensen Clinton Severson and Conni Ahart Brady, Martz & Associates Minot Restaurant Supply Adelaide Johnson Luella Shjerve Bremer Bank Minot Symphony Association Bradley and MaryAnn Johnson Joe Siefried Copperhead Corporation Monarch Products Company Ken J. Johnson Robert E. Skabo Dacotah Bank Montana Basement Solutions Christopher Jundt Doris Slaaten Dakota Dental Health Center Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Paul and Patricia Kaald Darryl Smette Davison Larson Architects Heating, Inc. Jeff and Risa Kanavas Jason and Catherine Spain EAPC Architects MSU Beaver Boosters Howard D. Klug Jock and Lacey Stevick Eide Bailly LLP Newkota Services and Rentals Lenore Koczon and Jay Weintraub John and Jodi Stewart Farstad Oil Newman Outdoor Advertising William A. Koering Terry R. Summers Fiberglass Specialties North Dakota Port Services, Inc. Tom and Debra Konecny Orlan Tollefson First Cable Advertising Northern Trophy and Engraving William W. Koponen Roger and Michelle Tollefson First International Bank & Trust Northwest Building Improvement Brekka E. Kramer Robert K. Torgerson First Western Bank and Trust Overhead Door Company Matt and Kelly Kramer Bill and Kara Triplett Grand Hotel Papa Murphy’s

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Peoples State Bank Patricia A. Fedje Jeffrey J. Nelson Rosie J. Winczewski Power of the Purse Joseph Ford Trisha M. Nelson Tammy J. Wolf Real Builders, Inc. Dean A. Frantsvog Susan Ness Renae A. Yale Reiten Broadcasting, Inc. Thomas M. Froelich Cheryl Nilsen Rolac Contracting David G. Fuller Anne M. Nordgaard Beaver BOOSTERS Sakura Sushi Buffet, Inc. Kylee B. Geer Neil Nordquist individuals Sertoma Club of Minot Cheryl Gerard Gordon R. Olson Bev Alex Sleep Inn Sheila Green Gerding Linda A. Olson Kory Anderson Souris Valley Dental Group Carlen J. Gilseth Nancy R. Pearson Les and Debbie Anderson Sports on Tap John Girard Steven C. Peterson Donald and Joyce Anderson St. Joseph’s Community Health Shanette R. Haarsager Walter Piehl Pat and Amy Artz Foundation Linda Haider Diane Pierson Brent and Stacy Askvig Taney Engineering Diann E. Hanson Karen E. Pocha-Melby Dean and Norma Bachmeier Tecta America Dakotas Kevin S. Harmon Jacqueline Reep-Jarmin Orlin and Millie Backes The Heritage Singers Leisa L. Harmon Wade D. Regier Roger and Connie Backes Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Donna M. Harvey Barbara Rings Bruce and Ollie Baker Tires Plus Holly I. Hassler Neil Roberts Michael Bakk Tollefson’s Retail Group Rick Hedberg David Rochholz James and Marvel Bakken Town & Country Insurance Jennifer L. Hefter Nicola J. Roed Larry and Debbie Baklenko Agency, LLC Richard P. Heit Brenda K. Roedocker Jeff Balentine Twin Oaks Resort Andrew J. Heitkamp Gary J. Ross Larry and Caren Barnett United Community Bank of Catherine M. Horvath Lisa M. Roteliuk Brian Bartz North Dakota Anton A. Huether Paul J. Rudolph Richard Becker Wells Fargo-Minot Korie Huettl Christina M. Rust Doug and Patti Bengson Western Agency Inc.-Minot Joseph C. Jastrzembski Rebecca J. Ruzicka Linda Benson Western ND Pro-Am Dick Jenkins Linda Schaefer Eric and Kristi Berg Western Steel & Plumbing Bethany Keusch Orlene Schroeder Steve and Barb Blikre Xcel Energy Foundation Kathryn C. Kilroy Toni D. Schwartz Bill Blore Deanna B. Klein Richard Seklecki Kevin and Dione Bohl MSU Employees Lenore M. Koczon Marv Semrau Duane and Jeanne Brekke Bev Alex Kevin L. Kvale Margaret E. Sherve Bruce Bremer J. Erik Anderson Sheila J. Latham Celeste D. Simmons John Brey Nathan Anderson Paul W. Lepp Seinquis Slater Ted and Joan Brinkman Brent A. Askvig Michael Linnell Eileen Solberg Marc and Jancy Brisson Judith R. Bacon JoAnn K. Linrud Jason Spain Frank and Val Bruels Caren Barnett Amy Lisner Melissa J. Spelchen Gene and Pat Buen Chuck Barney Teresa M. Loftesnes Jerry Stai Kevin Burckhard Linda E. Benson Linda R. Madsen Becky B. Strotheide Rich and Vicky Campbell Kristi-Ann L. Berg Lesley C. Magnus Steven J. Swenson Kurt Carlson Lynda K. Bertsch Kate D. Marshall Connie Teets Jake Carstensen Ann Beste-Guldbog Wesley T. Matthews Janan Thom Gary Cederstrom Lisa Borden-King Devin McCall Mark J. Timbrook Shawn Chaffin Penny Brandt Janna McKechnie Roger D. Triplett Mike and Diane Chilson Kelly P. Buettner-Schmidt Chad McNally William J. Triplett Chris and Ali Clemenson Shawn Chaffin Stuart A. Melby Bonnie R. Trueblood Charles Colby Shirley Cole-Harding Annette L. Mennem Jay L. Wahlund Joseph Colloca Mike Colecchi Mary E. Mercer Doreen L. Wald Kevin and Merri Jo Connole Merri Jo Connole Jeffrey A. Meyer Terry J. Wald Josh and Kayla Dascher Rita Curl-Langager Jeff B. Miller Karen Walz Bill Demars Sara M. Deutsch Melanie R. Moore Kristen M. Warmoth David and Myrna DeMers Lilah S. Diederich Timothy L. Morris Laurie E. Weber Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Terry F. Eckmann Matt P. Murken Darla W. Weigel David and Marsha DesLauriers Alan G. Ekblad Jolene K. Nechiporenko Deb Wentz Dustin and Sara Deustch Lisa L. Eriksmoen Jack M. Nelson Brock Weppler Brian and Shelby Difonzo

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John and Rita Doering Shane and Tara Jordan Dale Mattern Chris and Shawna Poitra John and Sara Dufner Blaine King Gino Maxi Jim amd Evelyn Probst Bill and Celesta Edwards Jay and Michelle Klabunde Roger and Jodi Mazurek Gary Rabe Kelly and Lisa Eggl James and Deanna Klein Jim McIntyre Mark Rasmuson Mike and Tammy Elgie Malenius Klimpel Bill and Kim McLees Wade Regier Ty and Lyndsi Engstrom Jonn Knecht Chad McNally Kenneth and Debra Reinke Brian and Amanda Erickson Bill Koering Pat McNally Tammy Risk Eldon and Penny Erickson Ken and Fran Kostad Ryan and Denbea McNally Neil and Amy Roberts Eugene and Mary Ellen Ersland Blaine Kotasek Terry and LuAnne McPartland Ron and Lynn Rogelstad Chipper and Renee Farrell Steve Kottsick Ernest and Helen Medalen Milton and Bonnie Rolle Dave and Patti Fedje Bob Kraft Stu Melby and Karen Pocha-Melby Rod Romine Joe Ford Tony and Marla Kulig Jason Merck Judy Ross Dusty Forthun Wade and Mary Kynett Roger Mergenthal Scott and Linda Ross Duane and Carol Foss Chris and Rachelle Lamoureux Tim and Laura Mihalick Tom Ross Robert Frantsvog Dan and Jeri Langemo Henry and Sharon Milkey Scott and Rebecca Ruzicka Dean and Sara Frantsvog Virginia Leidholt Jeff and Rita Miller Maynard Sandberg David and Nancy Fuller Dave Leidholt Rose Morgan Bob Sando Brad Gallier Alice G. Leonard Kirby and Cindy Mueller John and Wendy Schaffer Dale and Ann Gehring Gary and Sherry Leslie Matt Murken David Scharpe John and Arlene Gerding Tristan and Tina Scheig David and Sheila Green Gerding Bob and Diana Schempp Ray and Kim Giacoletti Randall Schepp Jason and Heather Gillihan Brad and Michele Schimke Tim Greenheck Marv and Barb Semrau John Greenslit Dave and Jean Senger Vernon and Marlene Haddeland Jeff and Julie Senger Mike Hady Mike and Marie Sidener Travis and Brenda Halvorson Joe and Nancy Siefried Wally and Winnie Hankla Ken and Ellen Simmons Kevin and Leisa Harmon Don and Betty Skari Jerome Harstad Pat and Liz Slotsve Jason Harvey Jason and Catherine Spain Holly Hassler Melissa Spelchen John and Terri Hauge Derris and Lois Stafslien Kelly and Roxann Hayhurst Jerry and Deb Stafslien Rick and Andrea Hedberg Jerry and Diane Stai Andy and Deb Heitkamp Jock and Lacey Stevick Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Betty Lewis Kimberly Mytopher Harold and Susan Stewart Brandyn Hendrickson Greg and Brenda Limke Patrick and Mary Lou Neault Roscoe Streyle Kenneth Hennix Dick and Jean Limke Tyler Neether Paul Suess Terry and Gail Hjelmstad Michael and Nichole Linnell Bill Nels Terry Summers Jerry Hoiland Steven Lipp Jack Nelson Steven Swenson Bob and Karen Holmen Theodore Livesay Jeff Nelson Linda Erickson Talley Robert and Pat Holmen Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Cheryl Nilsen Connie Teets Lloyd and Ellen Hornbacher Hugh Long Laurie Nolan Mike and Ann Thorson Brian and Janet Hornecker Dale and Cindy Ludwig Jack and Colette Nybakken Gary Thuner Steven Hunter Mark and Judy Luther David Olson Bill Triplett Jeff and Cheri Hurd Wes and Donna Luther Dale and Teresa Olson Darrik and Betsy Trudell Paul Isaacson Cory MacIver Gordan Opstad Curtis and Irva Undlin Dick and Sally Jenkins Kenny Mack Zoe Ann Parker Healy Dallas and Carrie Varty Randy Johnson Mackenzie Mack Bernie Pellenwessel Kevin and Carla Vigested Duane and Roberta Johnson Harlow and Pauline Magnusson Mike Pellenwessel Chad Vogel Ken and Marcia Johnson Merlin and Joanie Martin Nathan Perdue Jay Wahlund Jim Jonas Michael Massine John W. Phillips Larry and Edwina Wahlund

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Terry and Doreen Wald Gary and Arlene Walhaug Greg Wallace DuWayne and Karen Walz Travis Ward Brock and Glenda Weppler Richard Westlake Alan and Marjorie Westphal Pat and ReNae Wheeler Keith and Pat White Hermelle Wilson Jack and Suzanne Wilson Kevin and Renae Yale Dean Zaderaka Erika Zaman Merle and Eileen Zander Curt and Linda Zimbelman

organizations/ Businesses Advanced Business Methods Alley Bertsch Memorial Scholarship Allstate Insurance-The Kim Albert Agency American Bank Center Anderson D & S Bootery Gowan Rain Gutter Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Roll-N-Pin Arrowhead Liquors/Lamplighter Grand International Minot CVB Ruelle Barber Service Lounge Greenwood Plumbing & Heating Minot Daily News Sammy’s Pizza Artz Insurance Hampton Inn and Suites Minot Family YMCA Sleep Inn & Suites Best Western Kelly Inn Harley’s Arrowhead Conoco Minot Guaranty & Escrow Soltis Business Forms Big Time Bistro Hight Construction Company Souris Valley Dental Group Brady, Martz & Associates, PC Holiday Inn-Minot Minot Paving Company Sports on Tap/Planet Pizza Bremer Bank Homesteaders Restaurant Minot Restaurant Supply Stevick Business Forms Burger King Hoopster Monarch Products Tecta America Dakotas LLC Century Eyewear, Inc I. Keating Furniture World Mowbray & Son Plumbing & The Original Wineburger Chiropractic Arts Clinic Indigo Signworks Heating The Pita Pit Clear Channel Investors Management & Marketing Nash Finch Co. Thomas Family Funeral Home Clute Office Equipment Inc. Investors Real Estate Trust Neenah West Chiropractors Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Comfort Inn Jerome’s Collision Center Newman Outdoor Advertising Thorsrud Supply Co. Inc. Copperhead Corporation Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson North Country Sportswear Tires Plus Total Car Care Dacotah Bank Kemper Construction Company North Dakota Port Services, Inc. Tollefson’s Retail Group, Inc. Dakota Square Dental Kenmare & Parshall Dental Northern Trophy & Engraving Town & Country Insurance Agency Davison Larson Associates KMOT TV Northwest Building Improvement Twin Oaks Resort Eagle Well Service KXND FOX TV Odney Advertising Agency United Community Bank of EAPC Architects & Engineers Land & Sea Organics Overhead Door Company of Minot North Dakota Edward Jones-Mark Kohlman Lowe’s Printing Inc. Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Vallely Sport & Marine Edward Jones-Greg Tschetter Magic City Beverage Paradise Spas Wells Fargo Bank, NA El Rancho Motor Hotel Maxson Law Office, P.C. Peoples State Bank Western Agency Group Exercise Equipment Center McGee, Hankla, Backes & Prairie Engineering Western ND Pro-Am Farstad Oil Dobrovolny PC Preferred Minot Real Estate Western Steel and Plumbing First Cable Advertising Metro Developers LLC Preferred Restaurant Group, Inc. WGO Sunny 101 First International Bank & Trust Michael A. Lucy Agency, Inc Randall Schepp Agency Wholesale Supply First Western Bank & Trust Midwest Business Systems Raymond James Financial Services Wilbur Ellis Company Forward Communication Inc. Midwest Coca Cola Reiten Television/KXMC CBS 13 Xcel Energy Gate City Bank Mile One Running Shop Rolac Contracting Xpress Mart

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Donors The following are donors who also have contributed to the success of Minot State University students. INDIVIDUALS Mark and Carmen Bell John and Mary Blesener-Sullivan Teresa R. Brummond James A. Aarhus Claudia R. Benjamin Gregory and Jackie Blikre Holly M. Bryant Micheal and Stacy Aasen John and JoAnne Benson Duane W. Block Ryan and Samantha Bryant David P. Aeikens Linda E. Benson Jim and Connie Blomberg David and Renata Buen Sara Aeikens Linda A. Berdahl Byron and Christine Blowers Joseph and Kelly Buettner-Schmidt Darrel and Kathleen Ahmann Caroline Berg Karen Blumhagen David J. Buness Carol A. Alex Eric and Kristi-Ann Berg James and Carolyn Bodell Roger J. Burchill Gene W. Allen Joey and Erin Berg Ryan L. Bodell Randy and Pat Burckhard Alan and Karen Allstadt Shawn and BreeAnne Bergstrand Victoria L. Boehnke Brent P. Burgard Joe and Joyce Alme Marvin C. Berke Bruce and Patricia Bolyard Allan G. Burkhardsmeier Nancy B. Andersen James and Sharon Berkenpas Joseph S. Bolyard Curtis L. Burow Charles and Clarisse Anderson Wallace and Mary Ellen Berning Jack and Sue Bone Nancy C. Cain Sommers Dave and Pamela Anderson David and Brenda Berntson Andrew and Lisa Borden-King Frank and Karen Cape Erik and Dianna Anderson Elaine D. Berntson Lynn M. Bosley Yvonne Carlson Erin M. Anderson Ronald S. Berntson Nicholas N. Bowersox Paul and Elaine Carlson Travis W. Anderson Joan Bertram Nancy G. Boyd James and Laurel Carnine Lola A. Andrews Lynda K. Bertsch David Bradley Steve Carrigan Charles and Kelly Arbaut Ryan and Ginger Bessette Terrance L. Bradley Jacob Carstensen David A. Armstrong Tim and Ann Beste-Guldbog Melda Bragg Tom and Jeanne Carver Larry D. Armstrong Gary D. Bickel Penny Brandt Sandra R. Cech Nancy Armstrong Kelly and Gail Bickler Richard D. Brandt Shawn Chaffin Kenneth and Bobbi Arneson Stephen Bill Eva P. Braun Barry E. Chathams Brent and Stacy Askvig Alan and Judith Billehus Jean F. Braun Michael D. Chilson Jack and Brenda Aspaas Sidney A. Bingaman Marvin R. Braun Tom D. Christen Brian and Louise Axten Howard and Shirley Bird Duane and Jeanne Brekke Bill Christen Matthew Axten Roger and Paula Bischof Marc and Jancy Brisson Nancy K. Christensen Rachelle Axten John F. Black James J. Britsch Bruce A. Christenson Vernon and Louise Axten Theresa A. Black Chelsea R. Brown Bruce and Linda Christianson William and Dorothy Axten Winston and Tam Black Danica K. Brown Kent L. Christianson Orlin and Millie Backes Judith R. Bacon Christopher and Darla Bailey Bruce and Ollie Baker Michael and Liz Bakk James and Nancy Ballard Diane M. Barber Ellen Barber Bruce D. Barcomb Mary Barkworth Anthony and Melissa Barnes Larry and Caren Barnett Christopher T. Barney Barbara D. Barron Toni M. Barth Gary E. Barton Casey and Janet Baumann Justin D. Beahm Paul and Diana Bearmon Donald L. Becker Jeremy Becker Richard and Josephine Beitzel Richard Belisle

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Jeffrey A. Forsberg Jerome T. Hagen Zachary and Lisa Fortsch James and Linda Haider Dean and Jean Foss Douglas and Susan Halden Duane and Carol Foss Ryck Hale Wayne and Brenda Foster Roger E. Hamalainen Gerald D. Fox Sally A. Hambek George Franklin Denee V. Hansen Dean and Sara Frantsvog Jerry and Kerry Hansen Nathan and Nichole Freeman Stan and Judith Hansen Thomas M. Froelich Donald C. Hanson Jeffrey and Jessica Fuchs Luther and Diann Hanson David and Nancy Fuller Mick and Ann Hanson Judith B. Funk Kevin and Leisa Harmon Mike and Kathy Gaddie Randy and Lisa Harmon Richard A. Gaffrey Jennifer L. Harris John and Della Galligan Ruth D. Hartman Shawn and Lori Gartner Donna M. Harvey Denita M. Clapp Daniel and Stephanie Drovdal Lisa M. Gaylor Bruce and Karin Haskell Theodore and Jane Clark Diane C. Dufner Joshua and Kylee Geer Lonnie and Mary Hass Susan M. Clarys Nicole A. Dyess Matthew and DelRae Geinert Holly I. Hassler Kendra L. Clementich Sherry Dyke Robin L. Gense Clara A. Hauck Mary Beth Clouston Margaret L. Earle Cheryl Gerard Randall and Kathy Haugeberg James and Sara Cole Terry F. Eckmann Richard and Jane Gerber Levi and Shana Haugenoe John and Shirley Cole-Harding Joan M. Edmonds Kellie A. German Carol Hayes Ronald F. Coleman Blake Eggl Mike Getzloff Kelly and Roxann Hayhurst Joseph F. Colloca Rhonda M. Eichhorn Jerry and Patricia Giesinger Dennis and Jane Healy Kevin and Merri Jo Connole Alan and Cheryl Ekblad Mike and Stacey Gietzen Rick and Andrea Hedberg Ronald and Clarice Corey Joyce M. Ekness Sharon Gill Ardythe L. Hedges Beverly and John Cousins Dale and LaDonna Elhardt Doris Gilles Jeff and Jennifer Hefter Garnet Cox David and Wendy Ellingson Carlen J. Gilseth Kent Heilman Jerry W. Crafton Dale D. Ellis John and JoAnn Girard Richard and Erin Heit Lois M. Crandall Robert F. Ellis Elizabeth L. Gjellstad Andrew J. Heitkamp Todd and Linda Cresap Jared Engh Velda Glick Kelly Heller Richard Crisera Justin P. Ensign Cornie and Hilde Goertzen Stanley and Corrie Heller Chester and Brenda Curtis Laura L. Entwistle R. Craig Goff Gerry S. Helmers Merita E. Dablow-Aldayel Daniel and Kelli Erdmann James S. Goodman Daniel E. Henjum Martin and Alisa Dahl LaDonna L. Erdmann Laverne N. Gores Kenneth and Jean Hennix Wayne Dale-Johnson Cameron and Khristy Erickson Marion C. Gossman Nancy Hettwer Scott Daniels Linda L. Erickson Gary and Judith Gottschalk Jay Hight Richard and Laura Danielson Sonja T. Erickstad Rhonda C. Gowen Richard K. Hill Mark and Cathy Davis Lisa L. Eriksmoen Mary A. Grafton-Krogh Bernell B. Hirning Stacie L. Dawson Susan Evans Elliott and Karen Grandall Terry and Gail Hjelmstad Richard Debertin Kendra D. Evensvold Michael G. Grandall James K. Hochhalter Doug DeGree Erma L. Fahlgren Brooks Grantier Kandice R. Hoffman Richard D. Dendinger Myron and Kathy Feist John Greenslit Mark and Anna Hoffman Tom and Leslie DeRuyter Donald and Donna Fettig Dave Greenwood Jerry Hoiland Debra J. DeWitz Janice Fiedler Arthur O. Grochow Carol Holen Jay and Sheree Diede Chris Filibeck Fred A. Grosz Pat and Linda Holien Lilah S. Diederich Katherine Fimreite Dan and Christie Gubbels Michael J. Holland Codi L. Dodds John Fishpaw Sarah R. Guss Barry and Lynae Holmen Michelle M. Dolan Karen M. Flath-Olson Randy and Joan Gust Bonnie L. Holmen Tammy R. Dolan Lyle and Char Fogel Kenneth and Shanette Haarsager Robert and Karen Holmen Deanna L. Donnelly Mary K. Fontaine Leo and Shirley Haberlack Nadine J. Holmly Irene E. Dostert Joe Ford Gregory and Dawn Haga Todd and Sherry Holst William J. Drewes Aaron and Jessamy Fornshell Brian Hagan Kelsey and Erin Holt

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Brett and Lori Holtz Denise R. Johnson Kelly and Lee Ann Krahler Tom and Joanne Lautenschlager Jane K. Holtz Evelyn J. Johnson Dorothy J. Kramer Frank C. LaVia Brian and Janet Hornecker James and Kelly Johnson Michael and Karolyn Kramer Colleen A. Leary Ryne P. Hornecker Joan Johnson Ruby Krause Amy J. Leathers Bob and Catherine Horvath Laurie A. Johnson Karen L. Krenz Edward A. LeBeau Gary and Carol Hovdestad Randall and Vallerie Johnson Joe and Geraldine Kress John and Bonnie Leddon II John and Janette Howard Sharon R. Johnson Dan and Kathy Krosbakken Carla A. Lee Allan and Ev Huber Terry D. Johnson Stanley J. Kruger Virginia Leidholt Brenda L. Huckell-Schick Thurstan and Jodi Johnson Brian Kruk Tammy J. Lemcke George and Peggy Hudson Richard Johnston Wilton and Judy Kuehn Travis and Michelle Leonard Anton A. Huether Mark and Jamie Jokela Sharon W. Kuhlenschmidt Paul and Cheryl Lepp Jordan Huettl James M. Jonas Curtis W. Kumpf Andrew and Teal Leraas Ron and Korie Huettl Rebecca R. Jungemann Debra F. Kunkel Diane E. Lesmann Michael and Susan Hummel Wayne and Anne Junker Tom Kuntz Steven and Cheryl Lesmeister Mary E. Huston Ronald and Donna Just Kevin L. Kvale David and Arnola Leverson Joshua and Amber Hvidsten David E. Kaliher Angela M. Kyle Don and Audrey Lilly Dale and Louisa Indergaard Harvey and Gayle Keeney Wade and Mary Kynett James and Becky Limke DeLane and Joanne Isaak Heldric and Bethany Keusch Rick A. LaCroix Patrick and Jacqueline Limke Michael R. Ives Galen C. Kihle Margaret D. LaFontaine Tom and Paula Willis Edouard and Eleanor Izac Karland A. Kilian Lyle S. Lamoureux Michael and Nichole Linnell Barbara R. Jacobson Kathryn C. Kilroy Judy K. Lamphron JoAnn K. Linrud James R. Jacobson Jordan and Faith King Tyrone Langager and Rita Curl- Peggy A. Linrud Todd and Terrille Jacobson Brenda J. Kingsbury Langager Woody and Amy Lisner James J. Jamros Donald and Laurae Kingsbury Dan and Jeri Langemo Nancy Lium Mark and Mary Jantzer Kent and Chelsea Kirkhammer Darwin and Nancy Langseth Ted and Nancy Livesay Joseph C. Jastrzembski James and Deanna Klein Deborah A. Lanman Maxine Lodmell Janice A. Jechort Jonn D. Knecht Richard and Cindy Larcombe Ronald I. Loen Dick and Sally Jenkins Jim and Celeste Knudsen Ardella A. Larson Lee M. Loendorf Jacob and Amy Jenkins Julia A. Koble Ronald and Jesslyn Larson Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Thomas E. Jensen Judy R. Kocis Todd and Laura Larson Whitney K. Loftesnes Shari L. Jerde Lenore Koczon and Jay Weintraub Tracy and Sandra Larson James Lokken John and Ann Jermiason Carol Koelle Swift and Sheila Latham Richard and Gloria Lokken Sharon V. Jewell Mark Kohlman Lowell and Ann Latimer Scott and Alexa Louser Jen S. Johannsen Glenda D. Korgel Brenda L. Laub Frances A. Lovelace Colleen Johnson Blaine Kotasek Inez M. Laugtug Cheryl L. Ludwig Linda Luedke Marie C. Lundfelt Jay and Michelle Lux Jerry G. Lyon Steven D. Lysne Paul and Susan MacLeod L. J. MacMartin Sarah L. Maddock Tom and Linda Madsen Randall and Lesley C. Magnus Cliff Magnuson Harlow and Pauline Magnusson Sheila E. Maher Brian and Nancy Malchert Lester and Taryce Malnaa Joanne Manchester Eric L. Manlove Zara L. Mannion Brandon and Aryn Mappes Clark Markell

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Gwenlyn C. Marsh Jeffrey and Janice Meyer Patrick and Mary Lou Neault Gary and Jane Nutz Daniel and Kate Marshall Judith M. Miller Jolene K. Nechiporenko Jack and Colette Nybakken Darryl and Marcia Martin Miles Miller Jon and Judy Nehring Matthew and Deanne Ober Gwen D. Martin Thomas A. Miller Kelly G. Nehring Carl Obert Merlin and Joanie Martin Orland H. Mittelberg Aaron and Trisha Nelson Clarence P. Olson Mike and Donna Massine Gaylord and Mary Kay Modin Floyd M. Nelson Dale and Teresa Olson Wesley and Valerie Matthews Selmer and Carol Moen Jack M. Nelson Gordon R. Olson Burt and Karen Matthies Margaret L. Molin Kenneth and Marcella Nelson Linda G. Olson Joan L. Mattson Bob and Lavone Mongeon Lowell and Cynthia Nelson Linda Olson and David Leite Deborah A. Maves Nadine M. Moon Marilyn J. Nelson MarVonne A. Olson Patricia J. Mayer Dylan and Laken Moore Reness L. Nelson Rodney and Marcia Olson Devin McCall Melanie R. Moore Robert and Patricia Nelson Robbie and Carisa Opperude Carla McCann Neil L. Moore Robyn D. Nelson Melford Opstad Shirley Y. McEvers Carla L. Moorhead Sandra J. Nelson Dwight and Jane Ormiston Aaron and Janna McKechnie Carolyn J. Morey Gayle N. Nering-Gorseth Lois K. Ostenson Louis E. McLeod Tim and Kim Morris Paul Ness Frank J. Pacovsky Chad McNally Gregory S. Morrison Susan Ness Ronald and Kayla Palczewski Wanda M. McWhorter Pamela A. Mostad Ralf and Suzanne Neufang James A. Papacek Herb and Vangie Parker, Jr. Connie M. Pate Paul and Nancy Pearson Richard A. Peckham Gladys Pennington James and Joan Perry Jerald E. Petersen Kathleen Y. Peterson Steve and Judi Peterson Terrance and Camille Peterson Terry A. Peterson Douglas and Paula Pfau Donarae G. Picton Walter and Becky Piehl Lydel and Frances Pierce Diane Pierson Timothy J. Plesuk Russell F. Pommier Matt and Sarah Power Tyler and Jamie Prellwitz Gary and Clara Sue Price Carolyne Psutka Roger E. Pullen John M. Quie Dustin and Brooke Raaum Paul R. Ralston Curt and Lorraine Medalen Laurence Muratore Cassie Neuharth Tim and Boni Randall Ernie and Helen Medalen Rudy C. Murieen Kyle and Ashley Nichols Robert Rau Jeffrey and Lynette Meiers Matt P. Murken William and Laura Nicks Diana L. Read Stuart Melby and Karen Laura L. Murray Larry and Merrilee Nielsen Pete and Carol Reed Pocha-Melby James and Sandra Myers Theresa Niess Jacqueline Reep-Jarmin Joe and Annette Mennem Alison Myhra William and Amanda Nissen James A. Reeves John and Mary Mercer Margie Myhra Laurie A. Nolan Wade and Ashley Regier Claudette Merck Tom and Gloria Myhra Mark and Anne Nordgaard Ken and Deb Reinke Michael and Gail Merck Amelia R. Nash Neil and Ren’ee Nordquist Linda K. Reiser Minnie Mary Merrill William A. Nawrocki Mike and Kathleen Notestine Rita M. Resch

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Donald and Mary Revers Darrell and Judy Rud Rodney J. Schmidt Greg and Pam Simonson Lauri A. Richard McKenzie K. Rudolph Arthur A. Schmitz Paul and Paula Simonson Doug Richter Paul and Renae Rudolph Dave R. Schmitz Barbara A. Sinha Tom and Sandra Richter Doug and Barbara Rued Chad and Angela Schnaible Kevin Sivertson Wayne and Robin Richter James M. Ruiz Sue L. Schneider Galen and Terri Skarphol Barbara Rings Tyler and Christina Rust Donna M. Schrantz Larry A. Skjoiten Timothy and Georgianna Roach Scott and Rebecca Ruzicka Joel D. Schriock Mike Skytland Pamela Robertson Jose and Patricia Saenz Orlene Schroeder Rachel G. Slater Gerry and Dorie Robertus John and Barbara Samuelson Chuck and Deb Schultz Seinquis Slater David and Laura Rochholz Mary A. Sander Glen Schwartz Sherry K. Slycord Dale and Nicola Roed Joy K. Sanders Rhonda M. Schwartz Greg D. Smestad Jeff and Brenda Roedocker Kevin and Ranae Sanders Toni D. Schwartz Gordon Smette Alpha Roeszler Clarine A. Sandstrom Ladonna L. Schwieger Aili M. Smith Jonathon Rolfson Mark and Gloria Sanford Sharon Seddon Travis and Sara Smith Judy K. Rolfson Dave and Arnola Savelkoul Richard and Linda Seklecki Paul O. Soderberg Royce Rolfson Linda Schaefer Marv and Barb Semrau Melva L. Sogard Milt and Bonnie Rolle Gracia L. Schall Rhonda L. Senecal Terry L. Solar Colleen A. Ronning Neil and Jo Scharpe H. Erik and Jane Shaar Eileen Solberg Eldon Ronning Courtney Schauer Patrick and Deborah Sheldon Sheryl L. Solberg Robert B. Ronning Priscilla Scheet Jean Sheldon Donald L. Soli Kirk and Bryn Roos Genevieve G. Schentzel Margaret E. Sherve Sherrie A. Solper Gary J. Ross Janice L. Schepp Jared and Alison Sherven Shane and Lori Soltis Clyde E. Rostad Carol A. Scheufler Brenda Shields Ragene E. Sovak Jim and Verla Rostad Laurel and Gerald Schlag Randy Shirek Jason and Catherine Spain Lisa Roteliuk Jason and Tiffany Schmelz Ken and Ellen Simmons Melissa J. Spelchen Mary Rowe Blake and Kimberley Schmidt Tom and Celeste Simmons Jerome and Judith Spitzer Robert E. Roy Daniel D. Schmidt Dale R. Simon Jack E. Sprague Norma J. Ruble Pamela A. Schmidt Connie Simonson Ellen St. Croix

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Derris and Lois Stafslien organizations/ Jerry and Deb Stafslien Businesses Justin and DeAnn Stanley A-1 Evans Septic Tank Service Ken and Sandy Starr Advanced Investment Charlie and Kathy Steel Consulting Inc. Jay and Crystal Steeves All Seasons Sport About Inc. Murray and Daphne Steeves ALRY Publications LLC Gary L. Stefonowicz Beartooth Crown and Bridge Inc. Raymond and Shirley Stein Bismarck State College Blaine A. Steiner Foundation Gene L. Stephens BK Financial Services Rob Stevenson Burger King Donna G. Stevick Central Power Electric Coop. Inc. Bradley and Roberta Stober Coldwell Banker-1st Minot Realty Jesse and Linday Stober Diamond Resources Johnathan and Lindsay Stober Eck Foundation Gail and John Stratton Enbridge Pipelines ND Les Strege Gateway Building Systems of Eleanor K. Stromberg Minot Inc. Michael and Becky Strotheide Ted E. Turcotte Daniel Weiss GoodSearch Paul H. Suess Michael and Brenda Tzipori Carmen A. Welscher Hess Corporation Matt and Erin Sund Gerald and Alice Undlin Beth R. Wentworth Holiday Inn Jaycin and Michelle Sundheim Andrew and Amelia Van Den Dwight and Deb Wentz Indigo Signworks Inc. Michael W. Swann Bossche Grant and Kathy Wentz Knowles Jewelry Arvin and Patricia Swanson Carol M. Van Eckhout Tom and Susan Wentz, Jr Leak Tech James E. Swanson Daniel and Gisela Vanness Brock and Glenda Weppler Lipp Chiropractic Clinic PC Steven J. Swenson Michael and Roxanne Vendsel Max and Shelly Weppler Lowe’s Printing Inc. M. A. Talbott Jeffrey and Janelle Verhey Alta Mae Westgaard Magic City Financial Group Hannah B. Tam Mark Vibeto Jo Ella G. Westgard Magic City Striders Running Club Carolyn A. Tandberg Zona G. Vick Kevin N. White Montana Dakota Utilities Doug and Connie Teets Lenny and Kelley Vine Cindy L. Wiest Minot Area Community Paul and Sherri Tefft Kristofer and Abby Vinger Cheryl Wilder Foundation Nancy L. Thane Jim and Nancy Vitko Dorothy J. Williams Minot Matwrats Wrestling Club Marcel and Janan Thom Lando D. Vix Gerald and LaVonne Wilson Minot Public School Foundation Jacqueline M. Thomas Greg Vogelsang Hermelle A. Wilson Minot Winnelson Co. Kayla J. Thomas Gus and Liana Vogelsang Jack and Suzanne Wilson Missouri Breaks Brewing LLC Chad and Angela Thompson Megan Vogelsang Jerry and Priscilla Wilson Montana Dakota Utilities-MDU Ethel L. Thompson Jay and Carla Wahlund Marian Wilson Boettcher Northern Tier Credit Union John and Sandra Thompson Zachariah and Cara Waitman James and Rosie Winczewski Otter Tail Corporation Stephen A. Thompson Sarah and Kenneth Wosepka Dick and Judy Winje Palmer Bit Company Inc. Michael W. Thorson Sheila A. Walcoff Harvey Wittmayer Paradise Spas & Motor Sports Mark and Eunice Timbrook Terry and Doreen Wald Medora L. Witwer Pexco LLC Michael Timm Shane and Sharon Walker Edward and Tammy Wolf Planet Pizza Kristin L. Tintzman Greg A. Wallace Brian and Stephanie Wolfe-Prange Prairie Engineering B. W. and Irene Tjon DuWayne and Karen Walz George and Joyce Wong Preferred Minot Real Estate Tyson S. Tjon Charles M. Wankel Jack A. Woods Ryan Chevrolet Inc. Ted W. Toavs Travis Ward Debra M. Wright Sage Hill LLP Duane Tollefson Kristen M. Warmoth Kevin and Renae Yale SRT Communications Inc. Bill and Kara Triplett David and Laurie Weber Gene E. Zahursky-Klein Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Roger D. Triplett Theodora G. Weber Dennis and Jean Zerface Town & Country Barber Cameron and Rebecca Trudell Jeremy and Ashley Wedge Jason and Dusty Zimmerman Town & Country Credit Union Don and Bonnie Trueblood Christopher K. Wegner Chad Zorn Trinity Health Nancy R. Tschetter Barry and Darla Weigel Mike Zorn Valley Tissue Culture Inc. Jerry and Susan Tuchscherer Delynn and Michelle Weishaar Faye Zurcher Vegas Motel

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Viking Fund Management In Memory of Agnes Cary-Benter Linda Benson Voices of Note Lynn Aas Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Watne Better Homes & Gardens Realtors Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Wells Fargo Foundation In Memory of Obert and Signe Berke MSU Alumni Association Wilbur Ellis Company Larry and Cheryl Gerjets Ken and Ellen Simmons Nicole Gerjets ESTATES & TRUSTS Dawn Hintz In Memory of Antonio Frank John and Lucille Decker Charitable Gift Steven and Angela Johnson Endowment In Memory of Audrey Britsch Lyle C. Hanson Estate Tom and Gloria Myhra In Memory of Anna Gaffrey Janet Wentz Estate Hermelle Wilson In Memory of Lucille Burckhard MATCHING GIFT John and Leslie Coughlin In Memory of Erma Goheen Royal Goheen CORPORATE SPONSORS In Memory of J. B. Busse Ronald and Avis Tvedt Auto Owners Insurance Company Gary Fender Devon Energy Corporation In Memory of Veronica Grimes Gannett Foundation In Memory of Alan Campbell Debra Reinholdz MDU Resources Foundation Joan Johnson Janice Weller Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Ken J. Johnson Northwestern Mutual Foundation Dan and Jeri Langemo In Memory of Karen Groninger Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program John and Jodi Stewart Arvin and Patricia Swanson Otter Tail Power Company State Farm Companies Foundation In Memory of Doris Dahl In Memory of Brian Hagel US Bancorp Foundation Arvin and Patricia Swanson Walter and Becky Piehl Wells Fargo Community Support Wells Fargo Educational Matching In Memory of Al Doerr In Memory of Alfred Harstad Xcel Energy Foundation Ken J. Johnson Arvin and Patricia Swanson

IN HONOR In Memory of Roger Drobash In Honor of David and Nancy Fuller Roxanne McLean Arlene Saugstad family In Memory of Vence C. Elgie In Honor of Dawn Hintz and Nicole Gerjets Donna Elgie Larry and Cheryl Gerjets Mike and Tammy Elgie Dan Oberholtzer In Honor of JoAnn Linrud Jeff Oberholtzer Dan and Jeri Langemo Jerry and Deb Oberholtzer Peggy Linrud In Memory of Kae Erickson In Honor of Trudy Troutfetter Nadine Blesener Janice Weller Mark and Linda Hildahl Dick and Sally Jenkins IN MEMORY Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes In Memory of Arthur L. Anderson Tim and Laura Mihalick Nathan and Jennifer Anderson Minot Model Alumni Association

In Memory of John S. Anderson In Memory of Jeffrey Everhart Robert and Patricia Holmen Barney and Valeda Steinle Greenspan

In Memory of Ilene Beecher In Memory of Robert O. Field, II Lynn Aas Dave and Kathy Aas Patrick and Amy Artz Michael and Liz Bakk

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In Memory of Barb Johnson Somerset Court In Memory of Carol Nelson MSU Department of Nursing Beverly Steenstrup Sandra J. Nelson John and Jodi Stewart In Memory of Clayton Johnson Jim and Nancy Vitko In Memory of Keith Newman Mary Kowalski Terry and Shawneen Voiles Paul and Renae Rudolph Don and Bertha Wald In Memory of Lauren Kandt Peter Welk In Memory of Eric Nordquist Janis A. Dislevy Dwight and Deb Wentz MSU Communication Disorders Department Staff Thomas Froelich Cheryl Gerard Tim and Ann Guldborg Randall and Lesley Magnus Diane Pierson Lisa Roteliuk Orlene Schroeder

In Memory of Selma “Sally” Nordquist Lynn Aas

In Memory of Jerry Obenauer, Sr. Hermelle Wilson

In Memory of Ruby Parker William and Marilyn Parker

In Memory of Steve Pusc In Memory of Mary Kraft Richard Westlake Nicole Dyess James and Carolyn Bodell Deborah Winger Dick and Judy Winje In Memory of Chester Reiten In Memory of Michelle Larson Dorothy Zwarych Dave and Kathy Aas Linda Benson Lynn Aas In Memory of Bert Leidholt David and Myrna Blackstead In Memory of Art Lee Virginia Leidholt Clute Office Equipment Gerald Caya John and Jodi Stewart Bill and Celesta Edwards In Memory of Harry Lines, Jr. Janice Fiedler Barney and Valeda Steinle Greenspan In Memory of Gladyce “Happy” Romine Lyle and Charlotte Fogel Verna Aleshire ZoeAnn Healy In Memory of Arthur Linrud Chuck and Leslie Barney Rick and Andrea Hedberg Ken and Lona Anderson James and Carolyn Bodell Mel and Yvonne Hoover Dan and Jeri Langemo Ardell Boyeff Don and Sherry Hummel Bill and Celesta Edwards Ken J. Johnson In Memory of Doug Lockrem Janice Fiedler Greg Kuntz Willlam and Edna Barnes Lyle and Charlotte Fogel John and Phyllis Landsiedel Steve Denn Wally and Winnie Hankla Todd and Janet Lawley Andy and Deb Heitkamp ZoeAnn Healy Wes and Donna Luther Mike and Alice Knoop Rick and Andrea Hedberg Chad McNally Ella Mae Lockrem Eldon and Sylvia Heidlebaugh Tim and Laura Mihalick Steve and Tracey Lockrem Bill and Karen Hennessy Carley V. Olson Clayton Narum Clint and Renee Hermanson Scott S. Olson Terry and Gail Hjelmstad MarVonne Olson In Memory of Thorval “Tuffy” Mack Jack and Raziye Hoeven Gordon and Linda Opstad Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Jim and Karen Jensen Shannon Radke Greg and Susan Johnson Jerry Romine In Memory of Mary Marley Jeff and Risa Kanavas Rod Romine Clinton Severson and Conni Ahart John and Phyllis Kincheloe 34 35 donors n

Chuck and Nancy Kramer Richard Westlake Joseph Aas and Nancy Morris Dan and Jeri Langemo Keith and Pat White Lynn Aas Beverlee Lee Kenneth R. Williams Todd Lee Hermelle Wilson In Memory of Helen Springer Gerard and Jeanne Ludikhuize Barney and Valeda Steinle Greenspan Wes and Donna Luther In Memory of Molla B. Romine Dale and Kay Mattern Marita Hoffart In Memory of Ron Stramel Doug Mattson and Penny Miller Rod Romine Barney and Valeda Steinle Greenspan Chad McNally Gerald and Mavis Meyer In Memory of Dick Schlapman In Memory of Arlin Thompson Tim and Laura Mihalick David Gunwall Arvin and Patricia Swanson Henry and Sharon Milkey Jeff Gunwall Jack and Colette Nybakken Mick Gunwall In Memory of James Thompson MarVonne Olson Rob Gunwall Marita Hoffart Reiten Broadcasting, Inc. Tom Gunwall Darin and Lauri Romine Wayne Gunwall In Memory of Mike Trudeau Rod Romine Jean Velenchenko Arvin and Patricia Swanson Robert and Janeen Scheeler Yvonne Schreiner In Memory of Eric Schnabel In Memory of Jim Vossler Leah Seright Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Frank and Val Bruels Dean and Diana Somerville Troy Cody Bob and Linda Sundberg In Memory of John C. Smith, II The Inga Ellzey CHIS Foundation Daniel and Terry Aas In Memory of Clair Watne Larry and Edwina Wahlund Dave and Kathy Aas Don and Sherry Hummel n

35 minot s tat e uni v er si t y Award Recipients

Board of Regents Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards FIVE AT MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY received MSU Board of Regents Achievement Awards.

Three faculty members, Warren Gamas, Ernst Pijning and Clarine Sandstrom, and two staff members, Jason Spain and Doreen Wald, received MSU Board of Regents Achievement Awards May 8 during Minot State University’s annual Employee Appreciation Event. The awards are as follows:

Service: Warren Gamas chairs the preparing a book, “Controlling Contra- and a national tournament berth during Department of Teacher Education and band: Economy, Mentality and Society the 2012-13 season. Spain’s enthusiastic Human Performance and teaches three in 18th Century Rio de Janeiro,” for service to the campus and community sections of ED 380: Technology in Louisiana State University Press. is outstanding. During the 2011 Mouse Teaching each semester. To share the lat- River Flood fight, he evacuated and fed est technological advances, he facilitates Teaching: Clarine Sandstrom, flood refugees. When no other volunteers collaborative partnerships with Minot associate education professor, is passionate stepped forward, Spain volunteered to Public Schools technology coordinators. about her role as an educator. The MSU coach five youth soccer teams, so commu- Presently, Gamas is chair of the Univer- alumna is a leader in undergraduate and nity children could continue to compete. sity Program Prioritization Committee, graduate early childhood education, co-chair of the Centennial Academic middle school and the adolescent learner, Doreen Wald started as an administrative Committee, and a member of the Insti- and gifted education. She is committed to assistant for the Department of Math tutional Review Board and the Planning preparing all candidates with current in- and Computer Science in 1987. Doreen and Budgeting Council. formation and teaching strategies neces- also worked as a weekend secretary for sary for the diverse learning environments James Babb, while he chaired the North Scholarship: Ernst Pijning, history in which teachers work. Dakota Education Fact Finding professor, is an expert on the history of Commission. In 1994, she joined the Brazil and its relations with Europe and Staff Awards: Printing Office as a photo-typesetter the Americas. He conducts research in Jason Spain, head women’s soccer coach, and publication designer. She became Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, instituted the program three years ago the manager of the Office of Publication a rarity among historians. Pijning’s work and led the team to its first Northern Sun and Design Services and the MSU Copy appears in prestigious journals, and he is Intercollegiate Conference championship Center in 2010.

Warren Gamas Ernst Pijning Clarine Sandstrom Jason Spain Doreen Wald

36 37 MSU Alumni Association recognizes outstanding achievements

Golden Award recipients On March 28, 2013, Drake named Young alumni achievement Ray Giacoletti, men’s basketball Giacoletti as the Bulldogs’ new head Award recipient coach at Drake men’s basketball coach. Kristi Berg, University, assistant business graduated from Paul Soderberg, retired rear information tech- Minot State Uni- admiral, U.S. nology professor, versity in 1985 Navy, graduated graduated from with a bachelor’s from MSU in MSU in 1995 degree in physi- 1965 with a Bach- with a Bachelor of cal education. A elor of Science in Science in business four-year letter- mathematics and education. She man, Giacoletti was a student assistant physical educa- then taught at Meyer Vo-Tech and coach at MSU in 1984-85, a graduate tion. He made Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps. While assistant at Western Illinois University in the all-conference at Job Corps, she began graduate studies 1985-86 and an assistant at Oral Roberts team in basketball and football, served and taught part time at MSU. After University in 1986-87. as Student Association president and was completing a Master of Science in For 1988-89, Giacoletti joined the selected to “Who’s Who in American management in 2000, Berg began World Basketball League as an assistant Colleges & Universities” his senior year. teaching full time at MSU via on-cam- coach for the Fresno Flames. But he He was inducted into the MSU Athletic pus, online and Minot Air Force Base returned to college coaching as assistant Hall of Fame in 1992. classes. In 2011, she earned a doctorate coach at Illinois State University in 1990- Following graduation, Soderberg in organization and management from 93 and the University of Washington in taught high school math and coached in Capella University, Minneapolis. 1994-97. Stanley. In 1967, he accepted an assistant- Involved on campus, Berg was The Peoria, Ill., native’s first head ship at the University of North Dakota, Faculty Senate president in 2008-09. coaching job was from 1998 to 2000 at where he attained a master’s degree. Then, As Curriculum Committee chair, she North Dakota State University, where he he attended U.S. Navy Aviation Officer was instrumental in the conversion from went 48-33. In 2000, he went to East- Candidate School at Pensacola, Fla., and paper to electronic documentation. To ern Washington University to guide the received a commission as an ensign in remain current, she conducts research Eagles to the best four years in program July 1969. utilizing collaborative student-group history. He then moved to the University During his 33-year Navy career, experiences in her classes, publishes of Utah for three years. He had the best Soderberg served on three Navy ships research articles and presents at confer- record among NCAA Division I first-year and visited ports throughout the world. ences. Her real passion is engaging head coaches and was 2005 Mountain His final assignment was as director of students, so she advises Collegiate West Coach of the Year. supply and logistics for the Fleet Forces DECA. In 2007, Giacoletti became an as- Command, which included responsibility Within the community, the Minot sistant coach at Gonzaga University. He for logistics readiness for Atlantic Fleet native chaired Young Professionals- helped continue the school’s streak of 14 ships and aircraft, food service operations, Minot’s Community Links Team and straight NCAA Tournament appearances, payroll, computer shipboard systems, ship advanced “MSU Unity in Our Com- 15 straight appearances in the West Coast stores, ordnance and fuel. munity.” She worked with the Minot Conference Tournament championship Soderberg is an independent Area Community Foundation on its game and its dominance of the WCC consultant, with a primary focus on “Rebuilding Neighborhoods” initiative regular season, as Gonzaga has won 11 of marketing, business development and following the 2011 Mouse River Flood. the last 12 titles. strategic planning.

37 n development fo undat ion foundation board members Board of Directors

Beaver Suites — opened August 2012.

The Minot State University Development Foundation is a charitable educational foundation which exists to establish, promote and stimulate voluntary financial support for the benefit of Minot State University, especially in the building of endowments and in addressing the long-term priorities of the university.

Beaver Suites was constructed by the Minot State University Development Foundation in 2012 to offer affordable apartment living for students. The Development Foundation recognized the critical need for student housing following the Mouse River Flood of 2011, and moved quickly to provide this 32-unit, 96-bedroom apartment building. It is adjacent to the west side of the MSU campus.

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Kathy Aas ’11 Jon Backes ’84 David Gowan ’79 Karen Krebsbach ’62

Tom Probst ’67 David Reiten Maynard Sandberg ’55 Robert Sando

Doris Slaaten ’49 Myron Thompson ’67 Bruce Walker ’66 Val Bruels Ex-Officio

Brian Foisy David Fuller Ryan Hertz ’00 Marv Semrau Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio

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Celebrating 100 years!

Minot State University is excited to celebrate this major milestone. We invite our greater community, students, alumni, faculty and staff to our Centennial Celebration events. Find the calendar and historical information at www.minotstateu.edu/100.

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