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2 Message from the President Harvesting Success in Unique Ways: Featuring Alumna April Rog 6 Connecting Community through Dave Kiser 8 World Class Talent at NHCC 10 Meghan Forestell Provides Service with a Smile 13 Sue Mach Helps Adults Master Technology 15 Alumna Kaitlyn Hennig Shares her Formula for Success 14 16 Top Ten Ways to Embrace Civility Expanding Undergraduate Research 18 Creating Access, Changing Lives: with $1.1 Million Grant from NHCC Foundation 2012 Annual Report Howard Hughes Medical Institute 26 A Clash of Swords on the NHCC Stage 28 Sean Davis Gives Sound Advice 29 Vice President of Finance and Facilities, Dan Hall page 34 30 Back to Basics Running Spring 2013 32 Restaurant Review: Sweet Basil Credit Classes Apply Now! Spring Classes begin January 14 NHCC Magazine is published twice a year and is distributed without charge to alumni, students, faculty, community members, and friends of North Hennepin Community College. Please direct any correspondence regarding this publication to: NHCC Communications Office A Message from the President 7411 85th Ave. North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 763-488-0390 or 800-818-0395 [email protected] As I enter into my third year as president of North Hennepin President Community College, I have come to realize that NHCC is John O’Brien more than a world class institution of higher learning. We are a Vice President of Academic Affairs community dedicated to planting seeds. By challenging students Jane Reinke with new ideas and cultivating their intellectual curiosity, we are Vice President of Student Affairs Landon Pirius privileged to experience powerful growth all around us. Marketing & Communications Director Carmen Shields We are planting seeds – engaging students, changing lives. Writers Jenny Caudill, Paolo Castelo, Michelle Goode, Linda Leekley, Missy Lott, Janet McClelland With significant legislative cuts over the last decade, our students are relying on financial Graphic Designers Jenny Caudill, Janet McClelland aid and scholarships now more than ever, and students’ lives have gotten harder and more complicated. ey are working more hours to pay the bills. Mission Engaging Students, Changing Lives One way to help is by donating to our NHCC Foundation. If you are a community member North Hennepin Community College creates opportunities for students to reach their academic interested in supporting our students please consider a donation. I am asking for your support goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world. because I believe access to affordable education is the key not only to our students’ future, but to our collective future as Minnesotans. If you have donated to the Foundation in the past, I Vision urge you to renew your commitment or consider taking your generosity further this year at Opportunity without limits, learning without end, and achievement beyond expectation www.nhcc.edu/donate. You can learn more about the Foundation’s work on page 18.

As you give, I hope you remember that the seed you are planting amounts to far more than money. Students who receive scholarships tell me that along with the financial support, the personal vote of confidence means so much. And they are grateful that you believe in them.

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North e distance between words and action is not lost on our students. In fact, this difference Central Association of Colleges and Schools. makes all the difference. ank you for planting seeds with us. The College reserves the right to cancel, postpone, and reschedule course offerings. Lack of English skills should not be a barrier to admission and Sincerely, participation.

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My name is Paolo Castelo and I’m an international student currently attending North Hennepin Community College. This is my story…

welve years ago, I formulated my institutions, and some even provided Furthermore, my aunt agreed to invest Tdream: To become an aerospace partial financial aid, but I was still in my future by funding my first two engineer and design all sorts of planes, unable to afford the balance. years at a community college. at sealed from commercial aircra to fierce fighter the deal. Aer securing my F-1 student jets. is career was not offered in my Bummed by the result, my advisor visa, I decided to move to Minnesota, South American home country of Peru, suggested I consider community since I had friends there who could help so I set out to study in the United States. colleges. He explained that they me with housing. Within two weeks, I are considerably more affordable got settled in, obtained international It took me a year to prepare. I worked (currently about $180 per credit student medical insurance, bought a with an EducationUSA advisor in the at NHCC, compared to the $500 cheap but decent laptop, and enrolled at city of Arequipa, Peru, took my SAT to $1,000 range at four-year North Hennepin Community College. and TOEFL tests, and applied at several universities), and that my courses universities in hopes of receiving a full could transfer toward a bachelor’s I was amazed by the entirely new scholarship. I was accepted by a few degree at four-year universities. experience. I found that everyone at the college – instructors, advisors, staff, and fellow students – was happy and willing to help me succeed.

I also met a great new friend, Julie Bruns. Julie and her mother have since become my host family. Julie encouraged me to join Phi Theta Kappa, which turned out to be a huge part of my community college experience.

Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest and largest international honor society for two-year colleges. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the society’s annual convention in Seattle (organizing a flash mob there), and

4 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 I was amazed by the entirely new experience. I found that everyone at the college – instructors, advisors, staff, and fellow students – was willing to help me succeed.

Castelo as a child with his father at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa, Peru

currently serve as president for the only my dream I was pursuing, but also NHCC chapter. These experiences theirs. I had come too far to give up. I taught me the importance of positive couldn’t let them, or myself, down! leadership and influence. I focused my attention on applying My first year at NHCC was great. for scholarships. Taking advantage I took a difficult course load, but of Phi eta Kappa’s member-exclusive maintained a 4.0 GPA. I secured a benefits, I applied at several four-year work-study position in the Records universities. I received a couple and Registration office to earn extra of offers, but accepted a $13,000 money, and received scholarships Phi eta Kappa transfer scholarship from the NHCC Foundation to at St. Mary’s University in Texas. help with tuition, books, and other expenses. Indeed, there were burdens, Soon I’ll be finishing my A.A. degree like not having a car, but the welcoming at NHCC, and then I’ll be starting atmosphere made things more pleasant. my bachelor’s degree in engineering, College could have been a lonely place and eventually a master’s degree for someone from a foreign country. in aerospace.

In my second year, I started to worry With faith and courage, I am determined about what I was going to do next. I to make my dreams come true. at’s needed to figure out how I would pay what my family taught me and what I for college when I transfer. is anxiety, have learned at NHCC. coupled with my academic and work schedules, felt overwhelming. For more information about NHCC and its programs, visit www.nhcc.edu. ere were times I wanted to go back home to Peru. However, my friends, co-workers, instructors, advisors, and family were there to encourage me. ey reminded me that this was not

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 5 Connecting with the Community through Dave Kiser

ave Kiser is no stranger to the At NHCC, he is often seen with a North Hennepin Community College Dcommunity or North Hennepin microphone and camera crew reporting is always on the top of the list for me. Community College. about the college’s students and events, I believe in the work of this college and including graduation, fundraisers, and am honored to serve.” Having worked at Channel 12 since art shows. Behind the scenes, Kiser has 1986 in various roles, Kiser is currently been an NHCC Foundation Board In addition, Kiser serves on the North the Programming and Community Member since 2008 and is currently Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce, Relations Manager overseeing the Treasurer. He has also served on the Fine Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce, station’s public relations and community Arts Advisory Committee, the Foundation Northwest Hennepin Human Services affairs functions, city and government Finance Committee, and the college’s Council, the Comprehensive Arts programs, and community events Strategic Planning Committee. He is Planning Program Committee, Dinner coverage and participation. He hosts the recipient of NHCC’s 2012 Presidential at Your Door, and at his church. He Community Corner where he interviews Medallion, which is presented by President volunteers as a referee at city parks and elected officials, reports on city issues John O’Brien to a community member recreation centers, and emcees various and programs, and tells area residents who demonstrates extraordinary service community gatherings. about upcoming events in the northwest and commitment to the success of the metro area. college and its students. A Minnesota native, Kiser graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High “Dave is a good friend School and St. Cloud State University NHCC President John O’Brien and Dave Kiser at NHCC’s 2012 Medallion Awards and active supporter with a major in Mass Communications. of the college,” says He lives in Robbinsdale with his wife President O’Brien, Gina of 32 years. eir two children are “who passionately Brittany, who graduated from NHCC promotes our mission in 2008 with a Graphic Design Associate and helps our students.” in Science (A.S.) degree; and Alan, who graduated from NHCC in 2011 with Kiser knows firsthand an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. the important role the college plays in To support the NHCC Foundation the northwest area. or learn of ways to become more “One of my career goals involved, call 763-424-0815, is to highlight positive email [email protected], or influences and hidden visit www.nhcc.edu/foundation. gems in this area.

6 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Students Graduating...Faster

tudents have many options when recently joined forces with Hobsons, a AgileGrad will also help NHCC advisors S deciding where to go to college. ey leader in recruitment, communication, connect with students in a more proactive want high-quality education that fits into and student success solutions for higher and personalized way, while better tracking their busy lives, and they want to earn education. Starting this fall, NHCC their goals. their degree as quickly and cost-effectively began implementing a program called as possible. At the same time, institutions AgileGrad. is online advising tool Rather than following a generic path to of higher education like North Hennepin enables advisors to work with students success, students can use AgileGrad Community College are focusing on proactively on their academic progress to take charge of their future and create retention, completion, and graduation and attainment of future goals. a plan for success that is specific to them. as measures of their own success. With this tool, students will be able to “We are implementing AgileGrad because review class schedules, track their own In order to meet the rising expectations we want to help students meet graduation availability, and identify other factors of our students and help them reach their requirements for their chosen majors in that impact their graduation time. academic goals faster without sacrificing the most time-efficient, cost-effective academic quality, North Hennepin way,” says Landon Pirius, NHCC vice For more information about NHCC’s president of student affairs. “Students implementation of Hobson’s AgileGrad need to have realistic and achievable advising tool, contact Landon Pirius at plans, and we want to help them succeed.” 763-424-0712 or [email protected].

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 7 World Class Talent at NHCC Showcasing NHCC Art Students Casey Fredlund, Joey Sala, and Jami Dilapo

ike NHCC, the Minneapolis Club warms the main entrance. e largest NHCC art student. “e three of us Lis a special place where people Native American photography collection have taken a number of art classes build lifetime connections. Since 1883, by Edward Curtis graces a hallway. And together at NHCC, like painting business, civic, and community leaders side-by-side ink drawings by notable and 2D, and we became good friends,” from all over the world have gathered at local artists from yesterday and today said Dilapo. When my husband told the historic club located in downtown fill the pub. me about the club’s plan to renovate Minneapolis, including United States the restaurant/bar that included a presidents and first ladies, Nelson e newest piece to join the club’s mural, I suggested Casey and Joey. He Mandela, the Dalai Lama, and other impressive gallery is a mural by agreed.” e opening took place on well-known dignitaries. NHCC art students Casey Fredlund September 21st. and Joey Sala. Using the restaurant/ e Victorian-style mansion is made bar area’s wall as a canvas, Fredlund Soon, both Fredlund and Sala will of solid brick and covered with lush and Sala drew and painted some of graduate. But the three students plan ivy; while the inside is decorated with the most iconic buildings in St. Paul to stay connected, even aer NHCC. hardwood floors, magnificent ceilings and Minneapolis with incredible and beams, antique furnishings, even detail, shading, and color. For more information about NHCC’s an original birdcage elevator. Most Studio Arts degree program, visit impressive, however, is the art that Fredlund and Sala were commissioned www.nhcc.edu/programs. To learn embellishes the walls. by the club’s general manager aer he about upcoming performing and visual learned how talented they were through arts events, visit www.nhcc.edu/finearts. A 19th century painting by African his wife, Jami Dilapo. Dilapo is also an American artist Robert Duncason

Untitled by Joey Sala Fracture by Casey Fredlund Tsunami by Jami Dilapo

8 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 About the Artists Casey Fredlund is inspired by abstract expressions – his favorite artist being Jackson Pollock. Fredlund lives in Champlin and graduated from Anoka High School in 2009. He currently works as an apprentice at Morning Light Studios, while pursuing his Studio Arts A.F.A. He’s also an aspiring musician. After NHCC, he plans to complete a four-year degree in fine arts or film.

Joey Sala is passionate about graffiti – his favorite graffiti artists include Soulful, Banksy, and Slang. Sala is from Brooklyn Park and graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper High School in 2009. He only has the practicum to take in the spring before completing his Studio Arts A.F.A. In the meantime, he’s in Los Angeles with friends exploring creative endeavors.

Jami Dilapo loves brilliant colors and bold shapes – her favorite painter is Vincent Van Gogh. Originally from Boston, Dilapo lived on the west coast for nearly 25 years, before she and her husband relocated to Minneapolis. Having painted for 15 years with no formal training before NHCC, Dilapo simply enjoys taking art classes from the talented faculty and being surrounded by energetic students.

Fredlund and Sala working on the hand-painted cityscape at the Minneapolis Club. Photo by Will Agar

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 9 But how she’s able to perform her job Meghan Forestell so well goes beyond her regular job description. Forestell routinely consults with other departments to stay informed Provides Service with a Smile about campus happenings and internal processes, so she can convey complete and accurate answers when people come he’s on the front line. She’s the to her with questions. In fact, she recently S welcoming face of the college. started the Frontline Group to improve She’s a person who prospective communication and transparency across students turn to first when they are departments, so everyone’s efforts are inquiring about NHCC. better understood and aligned.

“We are very lucky to have Meghan What’s more is Forestell’s disposition. Forestell as a first point of contact. “I’m constantly amazed at the patience She’s extremely friendly and unbelievably she shows in one of the most demanding knowledgeable,” says Melissa Leimbek, jobs on campus. She’s empathetic and Director of Admissions and Outreach. friendly, while performing the highest level of professionalism with every Since 2008, Forestell has been providing interaction on campus,” explains exceptional customer service to students, Leimbek. Because of her extraordinary coworkers, and community members dedication, Forestell was presented alike. Stationed at the Information Center, with NHCC’s 2012 Excellence in along with the student workers and Service Medallion Award. student ambassadors whom she supervises, Forestell and her staff greet guests; answer When asked her favorite thing about questions in person, over the phone, or NHCC, Forestell states, “I love the through email; conduct campus tours variety of people I meet and am able to and assist with information sessions; talk to everyday!” Excellent answer. provide information about the college, its programs, and other services and To learn more about NHCC, attend an resources; and help with student information session and take a campus activities and special events, both on tour go to www.nhcc.edu/visit. and off campus.

10 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Getting You Where You Want to Go On Campus with Google Maps

helping students get where they’re So, visitors and students, if you have an going and reducing first-day stress. Android phone and don’t want to ask for directions, load Google Maps for Developing a way-finding application Android (www.google.com/mobile/maps) that students could download on their and punch in your destination. phones was something that the college ver been lost on campus? Are you one considered, but the price tag was steep. Standing at the entrance of Science, but Eof those people who relies on your So, when the opportunity to work with need to get to CLA 120? No problem. smart phone when the going gets tough? Google arose to create online, interior You will get step-by-step instructions, Help is on the way. Google is providing maps of our campus to help visitors and alongside a visual route, that will get you internal maps for college campuses – students navigate from building to where you want to go. Aer all, that’s North Hennepin Community College building and classroom to classroom, what we do at North Hennepin: we help being one of the first on the list in the college didn’t waste any time. you get where you want to go. Minnesota. Indoor directions are available for “We know that first-time visitors and a number of NHCC buildings new students can sometimes get frustrated through Google Maps on Android when trying to find classrooms, activities, phones. “Google is working on and office areas on our nine-building making all of our buildings campus,” says Carmen Shields, director available and we hope to see of communications at the college. At them on other platforms, the start of every semester, you’ll oen too, in the near future,” see administrators directing traffic says Shields. near building entrances across campus,

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 11 Harvesting Success in Unique Ways Featuring Alumna April Rog

lawyers, cops – traditional occupations I otherwise wouldn’t have known were that automatically came to mind – but available or attainable.” what about other career opportunities?” Having excelled at NHCC, Rog Today, Rog’s title is Food Rescue completed her general education credits Developer, working at Second Harvest and transferred to the U of M, where Heartland Food Bank. “I didn’t have a she completed a B.S. in Geography. grand plan in landing this job because I Suggested to her by her advisors, this didn’t even know it existed. What I knew degree perfectly combined her interests. early on in my college career, however, were the things I enjoyed, like science, In her role at Second Harvest, Rog builds people, and the way we use the benefits community partnerships that increase the of science to help each other. I also cared availability of fresh and nutritious foods for the environment, biology, and things at local food shelves, while reducing waste like climate change.” in retail stores. “I can honestly say that I love what I do for a living.” Similarly, that’s how she stumbled upon the Student Support Services/TRiO Rog’s achievement was recognized at this program at NHCC. “I was a fan of Paul year’s NHCC SSS/TRiO event, where ow important community is. at’s Wellstone and noticed a memorial board she received the 2012 Achiever Award “Hthe most salient component of my about him outside the TRiO office. I and had the opportunity to share her experience at NHCC,” says April Rog, walked into their office to inquire about story with current students. an NHCC alumna. the memorial board, but walked out learning about the TRiO program too.” To learn more about NHCC, its TRiO After high school, Rog moved to programs, and student resources, visit Colorado. She wasn’t preparing for her Rog wanted to get involved with the www.nhcc.edu. For more information future or doing anything to better the program and qualified as a first generation about Second Harvest Heartland Food world. Instead, she wanted to snowboard college student. After becoming an Bank, visit www.2harvest.org. and have fun (sort of like the college SSS/TRiO student, she was selected to experience, but without the pesky classes). spend a semester in Washington, D.C. as an intern to help improve access to higher Everyone told her that she wouldn’t come education – an experience she didn’t back and go to school if she stayed away believe she was worthy of until she was too long. But Rog never believed them encouraged by her advisors to go for it. because she actually loved school, studying, “It was nice having a place to be at NHCC, and learning. Eventually, she returned to a family of advisors who care about Minnesota to take care of her sick grand- you, a group of other students mother and enrolled at NHCC to get to study with. I got involved started in college. in extraordinary opportunities that “At that time, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Sure, there were teachers, doctors,

12 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 What Do Excel, Access, Publisher, and Visio have In Common? Sue Mach – an amazing instructor who arms students with valuable Microsoft Office skills in just one day or two evenings

ue Mach knows her stuff. She could would run its course. “ey didn’t S build a computer from the ground embrace them at all. But now they up if she had to; she can out tech-talk are everywhere, whether you like any 20-something around; but what she them or not.” really enjoys is teaching adults – in easy to understand terms – about computer In addition to teaching in corporate programs that have become a foundational America, she has taught at North part of many of our daily routines. Hennepin Community College for the past 10 years. Many of her Mach has a degree in business education, students are older adults who are beginning her teaching career on her trying to reenter the workforce. 22nd birthday. “I was teaching shorthand Others are trying to keep up with and typing when word processing changing technology. Mach likes always be that computers are merely a tool appeared on the horizon. I was in the teaching Professional Training and and nothing to be afraid of. “People can right place at the right time,” she says. Development courses at NHCC because be intimidated. Having a computer is like they focus on teaching or updating skills driving a car to me… all I want to do is In 1974, Mach was in the first group in a short timeframe, and the staff will put the key in the ignition,” said Mach. of teachers licensed by the State of talk with students to ensure that the “I enjoy watching people’s excitement Minnesota to teach word processing. classes they are taking are the ones they when they learn something new – In 1981, IBM came out with the first need to meet their career goals. especially when it will make their job business computers, and in 1983, Mach easier.” began her own computer training Mach believes her success in teaching company, Mach2 Enterprises. “scary technology” comes from making For more information about the non-credit people feel comfortable. She also believes computer classes offered by NHCC’s “I’ve been doing this a lot of years, and in having fun in class. “We laugh a lot and Professional Training and Development I’ve seen a lot of changes,” said Mach. learn a lot,” she said. Helping adults reach division, visit www.nhcc.edu/ptd or call She recalls how her husband’s employer a comfort level with new technology is 763-488-0475. was opposed to getting computers in the something Mach hopes to continue for early days, calling them a gadget that many years. Lesson number one will

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Excel Intermediate 2010...... March 22 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 13 Expanding Undergraduate Research with a $1.1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

orth Hennepin Community exposure to career opportunities in N College will have the opportunity the field of science. to work with Hamline University and Century College over the next four “We are excited that this program will years to develop a joint program for create additional research opportunities Engaging Science Students through for students from North Hennepin Investigative Research. is program will early in their academic careers, preparing fund additional research opportunities them better for careers in the sciences,” for undergraduate students focusing on explained Dr. Jodi Goldberg, Hamline biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, University biology professor and pre-med, and pre-health science majors. program director.

“Engaging Science Students through “North Hennepin has been working Investigative Research, and programs with students for several years to of its kind, are crucial to improving develop undergraduate research science education opportunities for the opportunities. This project will country’s next generation of scientists encourage students in the program and innovative leaders,” says NHCC to develop their skills as scientists, President John O’Brien. “is generous opening the door to opportunities grant from the Howard Hughes Medical in the future,” said Dr. Elaina Bleifield, Institute will help us to enhance our Dean of Science, Math and Health already exceptional undergraduate Careers at North Hennepin. research program, offering additional hands-on learning opportunities to Over the next four years, North Hennepin project that will increase opportunities our students, and better preparing expects that the program will provide for students and encourage more students our graduates for careers in science hundreds of students with real-world to have the experience of research in order and medicine.” research experiences, while diversifying to understand the scientific process.” the student population pursuing careers rough this grant, undergraduate science in the field of science. is grant is part is award is one of only 43 grants given students at North Hennepin will gain of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s out this year by the Institute. Other the skills they need to successfully pursue larger $50 million initiative to encourage Minnesota schools to receive Institute advanced science education through early and improve science education in the grants include Carleton College, exposure to investigative, hands-on, and United States. Macalester College, St. Olaf College, real-world research opportunities with and the University of Minnesota-Morris. the goal of preparing them to be leaders “e Howard Hughes Medical Institute in science research and medicine. is investing in North Hennepin For more information about Community College because we have NHCC’s undergraduate research Additionally, Engaging Science Students been an incubator of new ideas and program or this grant, contact through Investigative Research will research models that have been replicated Elaina Bleifield at 763-424-0868 help to provide community college by other institutions, improving how or [email protected]. students with faculty mentors from all science is taught in college,” said Bleifield. the institutions to increase students’ “We are thrilled to be a part of this grant

14 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Never Give Up, Do Your Best, and You Will Succeed Featuring Alumna Kaitlyn Hennig

aitlyn Hennig comes from a very where they sent her to firefighting school. Kloving and supportive family. She When she shared these things with Siegel, got her first job at age 15 as a lifeguard along with her interest in the health care and thought it was cool. “My dad called field, Siegel suggested the nursing program. me a certified life saver,” recalls Hennig, Hennig gave it a shot. “and from then on, I knew I wanted to be in the health care field to help people.” “I was excited to be accepted into the nursing program, but also nervous because Later that year, Hennig’s dad passed away I knew it was rigorous and I wasn’t a unexpectedly and she became “a hermit.” good test taker. I overcame these fears by Nurses Association and served as the She managed to get through high school, developing good study habits, turning to group’s secretary and president. She was and shortly aer graduation, received a counselors and advisors, and using tutors. also a recipient of the 2012 NHCC call from Shelly Siegel in the Student I studied in quiet nooks on campus, at SSS/TRiO Achiever Award. Support Services/TRiO office at NHCC. local libraries, and just about every “Shelly asked me about my plan for college, Caribou Coffee in the area until they “Staying active in student organizations but I honestly didn’t have one.” Because closed. At the same time, I took time to and setting attainable goals helped me of Siegel’s call, however, Hennig ended up care for myself emotionally and physically thrive in college. And the guidance and going to NHCC and participated in the with things like yoga, tai chi, and strength support I received from people like SSS/TRiO program as a first generation training. e values my father instilled Shelly kept me focused. I got a great student. in me were to never give up, do your education at NHCC and am proud to best, and you will succeed.” be a graduate!” While taking her generals at NHCC, Hennig also became a registered Hennig graduated in 2010 with an A.S. Hennig recently started a new career emergency medical technician by earning in Nursing and passed her NCLEX at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge in her certification from Anoka Tech, and boards on the first try. During nursing Maple Grove as an RN Care Coordinator. joined the Dayton Fire Department, school, she participated in the Student Managing the care of 60 assisted living residents, she continuously assesses and ensures a safe and comfortable living environment. She also oversees the LPNs and care provider staff, training them on current medical procedures and policies.

Hennig has plans to continue her education, as well as to mentor other college students on their road to success.

To learn more about NHCC and its TRiO programs and student resources, visit www.nhcc.edu.

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 15 Top Ten Ways to Embrace Civility by NHCC alumna Linda Leekley, BS, RN

ow often do you have to deal with 4. Listen. Did you know that H rude, thoughtless, or disrespectful instead of listening to people at work? Chances are, unless you others when they work alone, you find yourself smack in speak, most people the middle of these situations on a daily spend that time basis. But did you know that you have figuring out what the power (and bear the responsibility) they are going to remain above the fray? to say when the person So, how do you look beyond the bad stops talking? behaviors of others, remain professional, The solution and maybe even improve the situation? to this is to You do it by embracing civility! truly focus and listen to others Here are the top ten ways to embrace when they speak. civility at work: Being a good 1. Remain patient and calm. You may listener is a strong be tempted to “fight fire with fire” when display of your commit- a co- worker is rude or disrespectful. But ment to embracing civility. by remaining patient and calm, you can 5. Kick the gossip habit. Other tame even the crankiest critic! people at work may continue to gossip; 2. Pick your battles. It would be that is out of your control. However, you Either way, it will change your perspective disingenuous to agree with everyone can make a personal decision to “just say of difficult people and their behaviors. on every issue. It’s just not possible. But no” to workplace rumors, hearsay, and 8. Flex your flexibility. Being flexible when you and a co-worker do disagree, innuendo. means you remain open to listen, to learn, make sure the issue is really important to 6. Say please and thank you. If good and to change—even when change seems you. Don’t fall into the trap of disagreeing manners have fallen out of fashion at difficult or unnecessary. with someone just because you want your workplace, try becoming the role to be “right.” model for manners. Sit back and watch 9. Acknowledge your mistakes. No one is perfect. If you make a mistake, own 3. You can’t always be right. If you’re as others follow your lead. up to it right away. Do what you can to always right, you’re doing something 7. Search for the “good” in everyone. reverse any effects of your mistake. wrong. Try to separate your knowledge You don’t have to like, or even agree with Apologize with sincerity. Accept any from your opinions. Allow others to have people to get along with them. Find one criticism you receive as a result. Learn their own beliefs and opinions. good thing in everyone you meet. You can from your mistake and then move on! mention it or keep it to yourself.

16 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Linda Leekley graduated with honors from NHCC’s nursing program in 1989, saying that her experience here was wonderful and the education she 10. Find something (not someone) received was top-notch. She went on to a career in the to laugh about. Dealing with rude or research oncology and home health care fields, where disrespectful people can leave you feeling she became a successful clinical educator. exhausted, frustrated, and unhappy. Counter these negative feelings by Over a decade ago, she founded a company finding something to laugh about! called In the Know Publications, which provides continuing education modules Points to Remember: for certified nursing assistants. • People who feel powerless or angry In 2012, Linda and a fellow nurse, Stacey are more likely to try to assert Turnure, wrote a book called, The Real misguided power over others. Healthcare Reform: How Embracing Civility Can Beat Back Burnout and • Civility requires people to become Revive Your Healthcare Career. more self-aware so that they control She argues that civility training can their attitudes, manage their moods, improve patient care, strengthen team and choose appropriate behaviors. relationships, and create an atmosphere that energizes and inspires healthcare • Everyone has the power— and bears professionals. the responsibility—to control their reactions to rude, thoughtless, or Right: Linda appeared in the 1989 North disrespectful people. Hennepin Community College Viewbook.

How Self-Aware Are You? True self-awareness comes when you recognize that your own thoughts and feelings can lead you to act in a way that is either helpful or harmful to others. Remember that you are responsible only for yourself and your own attitudes and behavior. So, keep asking yourself these questions until you can answer with an honest “yes”:

o Can I feel and express anger or frustration without hurting others— and then let it go? o Can I accept (and even appreciate) that other people have needs and opinions, which are different from my own? o Do I avoid participating in dangerous gossip and bullying behaviors? o Can I encourage and enjoy the successes of others? o Do I actively seek out ways to feel personally empowered, and avoid trying to dominate people whom may seem weaker? o Am I able to recognize when someone else feels angry or frustrated, and keep myself from reacting impulsively in response?

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 17 creating access

ChangingNHCC Lives Foundation 2012 Annual Report

To me, access means that you don’t have to earn a certain ACT score or be a star athlete to go to college. It means that you don’t have to come from a reputable family or earn a lot of money to get an education and make a better future for yourself and your family. At the NHCC Foundation, we work to ensure access to higher education through scholarships, institutional support, and special programs because we know these things change lives.

In recent years, reduced state funding has caused a steady increase in tuition at public institutions across the country and in Minnesota. Support from the NHCC Foundation has made it possible for hundreds of low- income, first-generation college students to be able to go to college while avoiding huge college debt and student loan payments later.

Access means taking away transportation barriers. Many of our students take the bus to campus each day and their future is contingent on whether or not they can afford a bus pass. This year, the Foundation provided nearly $10,000 in discount bus passes to NHCC students, removing this potential barrier to their success. Soon, a new light rail system will give our students even more access to the college, with the Bottineau Line scheduled to connect NHCC with downtown Minneapolis and the new Target campus just north of us in Brooklyn Park.

Access also means believing in our students and acknowledging their potential. At this year’s scholarship luncheon, alumna Wendy Hanson shared an inspiring story that touched me and many others. She told us that receiving a scholarship was an honor and a blessing, not only because of the financial relief it brought, but because it showed her that someone believed in her. During Wendy’s time at North Hennepin, she started to see her change reflected in the eyes of those around her - her faculty, advisors, friends, and family. Her identity evolved. Her confidence grew. And her personal goals evolved as she continued to surpass them.

And finally, access means offering facilities, equipment, and programming that one might not expect at a two- year college. NHCC’s unique undergraduate research program is a perfect example of a Foundation-supported program with students receiving national recognition and being selected for coveted research lab positions and internships as a result of their work in modern laboratories, using the latest equipment.

18 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 The NHCC Foundation can point to many Many Ways to Give achievements that have improved access over the past There are many ways to support North Hennepin year, such as the opening of the new Center for Community College – direct financial support, in-kind Business and Technology, continued support for gifts, or the gift of your time. Gifts may be unrestricted, undergraduate research and Cornerstones programs, or you may target your gift to a particular program launching of a food cupboard on campus, development or purpose. of two new $5,000 honors scholarships, connections with distinguished alumni like Jon Vezner, Mike Opat, Annual Fund – Gifts to the Annual Fund provide direct and Annette Lund (featured on following pages), and financial support for student scholarships and grants. an improved scholarship application process. Memorial Tribute Gifts – Memorialize someone The Foundation Board continues to strive for creative important in your life. Some existing memorials include ways to expand access in the face of economic obstacles monuments, structures, classrooms, benches, and trees. and there has never been a more critical time for you to play a role at North Hennepin Community College by Matching Gifts – Many employers have programs that supporting student scholarships, programming, and may double or even triple your gift to the Foundation. activities of the Foundation. Endowment Gift – Establish an endowed scholarship I hope you will consider becoming more deeply fund as a tribute to an individual, group, or in committed to the mission and involved in the activities connection with a particular academic program at of the North Hennepin Community College the college. Foundation that create access to a better life for so many students. Stocks and Bonds – Realize tax savings by transferring stocks and bonds to the Foundation. Warm Regards, Bequests – Include the Foundation in your will or trust, or designate the Foundation as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy. Jennifer Lambrecht Executive Director, In-Kind – These are gifts other than cash that can be NHCC Foundation used directly in NHCC activities. Our annual gala allows donors to support the Foundation through gifts of merchandise, services, and other saleable items.

Event Sponsorship – Various levels of sponsorship opportunities exist at college-hosted events that touch the lives of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Volunteer – You become the backbone of our success when you donate your time and talents to serve on boards, committees, and at Foundation events.

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 19 NHCC Foundation 2012 Annual Report

Foundation Board of Directors

President Distinguished Alumnus James Garvey, Wipfli, LLP Jon Vezner

Vice President When he was young, Chip Norris, Alerus Financial Jon Vezner was frequently teased. “I Treasurer had a lisp and club feet, Dave Kiser, Channel 12 so I’d come home miserable from school,” he says. “I’d go to my Directors room, cry, and listen to Mark Austin, North Sky Capital music. Music was the Andy Cochrane, Maple Grove Hospital one thing that spoke to Wendy Hanson, North Hennepin Student Representative me kindly. I remember Paul Melchior, North Hennepin Community College thinking, ‘I’d like to do Kathy Sandeen, Community Member this for somebody else Terry Sharp, Caterpillar Paving Products someday.’” Jim Snoxell, Henningson & Snoxell Lynette Stenglein, Taher, Inc. Jon couldn’t read music and didn’t play an Joseph Wallace, Independent Packaging Services instrument, but knew he could learn from North Hennepin Community College’s Ex Officio reputable music program. He signed up for piano lessons John O'Brien, NHCC President and a music theory class taught by Dr. Don Dahlin, or Jennifer Summer-Lambrecht, Executive Director “Doc” as Jon refers to him.

“Doc strongly encouraged me to follow my dream of a career in music,” Jon says. “If it hadn’t been for him, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

After completing his studies at NHCC in the 1970’s, Jon earned a B.A. in Music Education and Music Theory at Southwest Minnesota State University. He planned to use his degree to teach music, but the pull of Nashville and its strong songwriting community was irresistible.

Artists such as Martina McBride, John Mellencamp, Nancy Griffith, Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, and Ronnie Milsap have all recorded his songs. But it was a song he co- wrote with Don Henry called “Where’ve You Been?” that earned Jon true fame. Recorded by his wife, Kathy Mattea, the song won a Grammy Award for “Best Country Song” and “Song of the Year” from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music in 1990.

Jon continues to write, produce, and perform, but he also loves to teach and inspire the next NHCC President John O’Brien, Jon Vezner, Anette Lund, Mike Opat, and Executive generation by holding workshops, seminars, Director Jennifer Summer Lambrecht at 2012 Medallion Awards Ceremony and residencies all over the country.

20 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 MikeDistinguished Opat Alumnus AnnetteDistinguished Lund Alumna

Mike Opat is the After graduating Chair of the from St. Louis Hennepin County Park High School Board of in 1973, college Commissioners, didn’t seem to the governing interest Annette body for the Lund. Instead, largest county in she entered the Minnesota, with working world more than 1.1 as an assembler million residents and later as a and an annual receptionist. Four budget of $1.7 years later, she billion. He became a mother. represents a district that includes more Annette eventually than 160,000 wanted a full-time residents in job with good Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, benefits and growth potential. She joined Diversified Plastics Brooklyn Park, and Osseo. in 1981, and has worked there ever since. She realized early on, however, that she would need a higher level of education Between receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University if she wanted to grow within the company. of Minnesota and beginning graduate school at Harvard University, Mike attended classes at North Hennepin That’s when Annette enrolled at North Hennepin Community College in the 1980’s. “I was considering Community College. “Attending college, holding down a medical school for a time after the U of M. I knew I needed full-time job, and taking care of my family proved to be to complete a number of science courses and chose NHCC. difficult, especially after my second child was born. But The classes were excellent and I will never forget the fantastic NHCC was the perfect choice because it gave me the quality of the instructors. I never completed medical school, flexibility that I needed.” Annette received her A.A. in 1983. but that period was very valuable and formed the beginning of my relationship with North Hennepin Community Annette then transferred to Metropolitan State University, College, which continues to this day.” where she earned a B.A. in Business. Her perseverance in school would continue to pay off at work, as she took on Mike’s work on major transportation projects include the new roles at Diversified Plastics. Today, she is the Vice current effort to bring the Bottineau Light Rail Transit to President, overseeing a sales and marketing staff of seven. NHCC’s front door. “I’ve enjoyed working with NHCC She also holds the positions of Corporate Secretary to the folks on this project. NHCC’s former president, Ann Wynia, Board of Directors and Trustee for the Employee Stock is a great friend and a passionate advocate for the college, Ownership Plan. even now. And President John O’Brien shares her vision, understanding that NHCC must engage in the broader Outside of work, Annette is an active community member. community to best serve its students.” She serves on a number of committees in Brooklyn Park including Come Home to the Park, the North Hennepin Mike is also involved in numerous volunteer activities. He Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, serves on the Arc Greater Twin Cities Honorary Board and the Business Forward Task Force, and the North Hennepin the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Board of Directors. He also Community College Advisory Board. coaches the Robbinsdale Little League and the Armstrong Traveling Basketball Association. “I attribute my success to the fact that I was able to continue my education while working. North Hennepin Community Mike lives in Robbinsdale with his wife Kim, sons Luke and College made this arrangement possible.” T.J., and daughter Tess.

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 21 NHCC Foundation 2012 Annual Report

2012 Scholarships & Grants Finances e Foundation had a very successful year Institutional Grants building support for student scholarships $18,873 (16%) and NHCC programs. Community members showed their support in many ways: financial donations, in-kind gis, gis of stock, and attendance or sponsorship of Access Scholarships the golf tournament and gala. $25,000 (20%) Academic Scholarships $76,515 (64%) One of the newest efforts of the Foundation includes participation in Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day – a 24-hour on-line fundraising effort by non-profit organizations across the state. FY2011 / FY2012 Fund Balance You have been generous with your financial gis in past years, and we are thankful for Assets FY2011 FY2012 your continued support. Cash and Equivalents...... $882,415...... $968,651 Accounts Receivable...... $37,850 ...... $808 Total Assets ...... $920,265...... $969,459

Liabilities Accounts Payable...... $7,419 ...... $1,343 Long Term Liabilities ...... $0 ...... $0 Total Liabilities ...... $7,419...... $1,343

Fund Balance Unrestricted...... $100,989 ...... $182,861 Permanently Restricted ...... $811,857 ...... $785,255 Total Fund Balance ...... $912,846...... $968,116

Total Liabilities and Fund Balance ...... $920,265...... $969,459

22 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Endowed Scholarships

Sharon A. Johnson Endowed Scholarship Miriam Hazzard Nursing Endowed Scholarship Established in 1990 in memory of Sharon A. Johnson, a member of the college staff from 1977 to Established in 2001 in honor of Miriam Hazzard, member of the Nursing faculty for 28 years, by 1990, by her family, friends, and colleagues. her friends and colleagues.

25th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship Sarah Robinson Pollock Endowed Scholarship Established in 1991 by founding members of the college faculty (John Balfe, Clair Coughlin, Don Established in 2002 by the Sara Robinson Pollock estate to promote educational opportunities for Durand, Susan Lehner, James Johnson, Roger Johnson, Barbara Mantini, Dr. Norma Olson, and re-entry women. Jean Swanson) to provide continuing support to the students. Eldon A. and June E. Tessman Nursing Endowed Scholarship Buffalo Lions Club Endowed Scholarship Established in 2003 by Eldon A. and June E. Tessman in memory of Eldon's mother, Esther J. Established in 1992 by members of the Buffalo Lions Club to assist residents of Buffalo who wish Tessman who worked as a Dakota County Public Health Nurse. to pursue higher education. Paul and Sheila Wellstone International Student Endowed Scholarship Osseo Lions Club Endowed Scholarship Established in 2003 in memory of Senator Paul and Sheila Wellstone to aid students from another Established in 1992 by members of the Osseo Lions Club to assist residents of Osseo who wish to nation studying under a foreign student visa or students that were born outside the United States. pursue higher education. Joseph Iten Business Endowed Scholarship Dr. John F. Helling Endowed Scholarship Established in 2004 in memory of Joseph Iten by family and friends in support of a student Established in 1993 by John F. Helling, NHCC President from 1967 to 1990, in support of NHCC entering the field of Accounting, Management, Finance, Marketing or Building Inspection. graduates who wish to continue their pursuit of higher education. Charlotte Howe Nordby Endowed Scholarship Evans-Nordby Endowed Lectureship Established in 2005 in memory of Charlotte Nordby by family and friends in support of a student Established in 1993 by Charlotte and Keith Nordby to serve the community by creating new studying Nursing or Elementary Education. opportunities for education in the area of grief. Joseph Gazzuolo Endowed Scholarship Idelia T. Loso Endowed Scholarship Established in 2005 in memory of Joseph Gazzuolo, member of the Art faculty, by his family, Established in 1993 in memory of Idelia T. Loso, NHCC's first Dean of Instruction, in recognition of friends, and colleagues. her outstanding leadership and service. Neil F. Sands Endowed Scholarship West Suburban Industrial Supplies Business Endowed Scholarship Established in 2005 in memory of Neil F. Sands, founding member of the Chemistry faculty, in Established in 1995 by Craig and Sandi Annis in support of students pursuing an education in support of a student studying chemistry. business. Albert D. Law Veteran Endowed Scholarship Brooklyn Park Rotary Club and Foundation Endowed Scholarship Established in 2006 in memory of Albert D. Law by Don and Bev Levens in support of a veteran or Established in 1995 by members of the Brooklyn Park Rotary Club and Foundation in support of a child of a veteran pursuing a career in health care. residents of Osseo and Brooklyn Park who wish to pursue higher education. Graduating Student Nurses Association Endowed Scholarship Mary Jane and Chuck Thompson Health Careers Endowed Scholarship Established in 2006 by Darlene Sitko, faculty, alumni and friends in support of a graduating nurse Established in 1997 by Mary Jane and Chuck Thompson in support of students pursuing a career who will continue to pursue a bachelor's degree after graduation from NHCC. in health care. JoAnn Jones Nursing Endowed Scholarship Barbara K. Mantini Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship Established in 2007 by JoAnn Jones in support of a student pursuing an education in Established in 1998 in honor of Barbara K. Mantini, Phi Theta Kappa advisor at NHCC from 1970 Nursing. to her retirement in 1997, by alumni and friends to recognize and reward an outstanding member of Phi Theta Kappa. Edinburgh Pro Am Scholarship Endowment Established in 2008 through the generous support of Edinburgh Pro Am to promote educational Dr. Barbara J. Johnston Endowed Scholarship for Re-Entry Women opportunities for students attending NHCC. Established in 1998 by Dr. Barbara J. Johnston, member of the Sociology faculty, with the advice and support of an Alumni Advisory Board of NHCC re-entry female graduates. John Diedrich Memorial Scholarship Endowment Established in 2008 in memory of John Diedrich by Mary Diedrich, family and friends to provide Alan LePage Second Chance Endowed Scholarship financial support of a veteran or a child of a veteran pursuing an education at NHCC. Established in 2000 in memory of Alan LePage by his family to support students overcoming alcohol or substance abuse who are ready to make a positive change and pursue higher June E. Tessman Memorial Scholarship Endowment education. Established in 2008 by Eldon A. Tessman in memory of his wife to support a deserving student attending NHCC. Carillon Endowment Established in 2000 by Alice Tessman to maintain the NHCC Carillon. Luther Toyota City & SCION Scholarship Endowment Established through the generous support of Toyota City SCION to promote educational Charles Long Physical Science Endowed Scholarship opportunities for students attending NHCC. Established in 2000 in memory of Charles Long, member of the Science faculty, by family, friends and colleagues. Gary Wynia All Minnesota Academic Team Scholarship Endowment Established in 2008 in memory of Gary Wynia to support NHCC’s recipients of the All Minnesota Beth and Jerry Sandvick Baccalaureate Endowed Scholarship Academic Team Award competition. Established in 2001 as a Baccalaureate Scholarship by Jerry Sandvick in memory of Beth Guiney Sandvick, a founding member of the English faculty. The original endowment was established in Evelyn Schmidt Memorial Endowment Scholarship 1990 in her memory by family, friends, and colleagues. Established in memory of Evelyn Schmidt, a charter Foundation Board member, by family and friends for students pursuing an education at NHCC. Don Davis Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship Established in 2001 in honor of Don Davis, member of the Law Enforcement faculty for 22 years, by his family, friends, and law enforcement alumni.

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 23 NHCC Foundation 2012 Annual Report

New Honors Scholarships Introduced The North Hennepin Community College Foundation established two new scholarships this year – worth $5,000 each – for students enrolled in the college’s Honors program. One scholarship will be awarded to a new student who joins the Honors program and the other will be awarded to a current Honors program student.

The Foundation is very excited to offer a program and scholarships based on academic merit and personal motivation. NHCC’s Honors program offers students the opportunity to strive for excellence in an environment that nurtures them academically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Through this opportunity, students are encouraged to explore their interests, abilities, and talents at a deeper level.

To be a part of the Honors program, new students are formally invited by letter to apply based on their academic history. To apply for the Honors program and/or its scholarships, students submit an Honors program application and/or Honors scholarship application, along with an essay.

All honors courses, as well as an honorary graduate status, will be noted on the transcripts of students who fulfill the Honors program requirements. Many four-year institutions use this information to help screen prospective student applications. Honors students also are eligible for scholarships at select transferring universities. This year’s first Honors Scholarship recipients were Anelle Mommsen and Michelle Boone (pictured below, left to right). Congratulations!

24 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Mission Statement: North Hennepin Community College Foundation creates access to quality education opportunities by energizing and mobilizing community, college and alumni resources on behalf of North Hennepin Community College. Its accomplishments are both measurable in the tangible resources provided and immeasurable in the network of good will created An Unprecedented Need among students, staff and the community.

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) has been a leading provider of Purpose Statement: higher education in the northwest metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul since Since its inception in 1981, NHCC Foundation 1966. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, NHCC’s 120-acre campus is one of has helped raise the spirit and quality of life in the community by providing financial resources for the largest and most ethnically diverse two-year colleges in the state. higher education and enhancing the image of North Hennepin Community College.

North Hennepin currently serves more than 12,000 students and offers a variety We do this by creating and directing fundraising of programs with flexible scheduling options and affordable tuition including activities to fund scholarships for traditional and non-traditional students and to provide resources associate degrees, credit and non-credit certificates, the Minnesota Transfer to the college and staff and by providing Curriculum, and a number of bachelor’s degrees through partnerships with four- opportunities for the people of the community to come together. year universities.

Why support the NHCC Foundation? 93% of NHCC students are under-represented. 67% go to school part-time. • Increasing costs threaten opportunities for 40% are students of color. 43% are over the age of 25. 67% are low-income, Pell students to obtain a college education. Grant Eligible. And 65% are first-generation. • Each year, more students are burdened with higher and higher debt - their load debt continues to increase. • State funding has decreased; tuition Help us create access and change lives... is on the rise. • Minnesota has one of the highest college tuition rates in the U.S. Donate online today at In addition to providing scholarships to students, it is important that NHCC fund programs - these www.nhcc.edu/donate programs allow us to remain competitive and provide excellence in educational opportunities. We cannot do this with state funding alone.

North Hennepin Community College Foundation turns to individuals, corporations and foundations for help in maintaining the quality of student learning and making the dream of a college An Opportunity to Help education affordable to all students. Private support to the college is critical. It comes in the form of gifts of all sizes from generous alumni, committed faculty and staff, and visionary corporations and organizations. Your support, now more than ever, will help create access to college at a time when a college degree is critical to financial stability.

Online donations of any amount may be made at www.nhcc.edu/donate

For more information on planned giving, establishing a scholarship or endowment, or donating a larger 7411 85th Avenue North gift, please call the Foundation Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Office at 763-424-0815. 763-424-0815 www.nhcc.edu/foundation

The NHCC Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 25 Actors with swords drawn in The Three Musketeers NHCC’s one-of-a-kind Stage Combat class creates a Clash of Swords for the Stage word fighting took center stage "Stage combat is the art and science of “e Stage Combat courses at NHCC S in e ree Musketeers, North presenting violence – staged violence – provide training in every discipline Hennepin Community College’s most in a safe, repeatable, effective, and recognized by the SAFD: Unarmed recent eatre Ensemble production. artistically satisfying manner," said Combat, Knife, Rapier and Dagger, And under the tutelage of NHCC Anderson. Single Sword, Small Sword, Broad Sword, instructor Michael Anderson, the Sword and Shield, and Quarterstaff,” says actors were well prepared for the Students who complete these courses NHCC Theatre Director, Mike Ricci. faux fighting. Anderson is the only have the opportunity to take the Skills “Stage Combat I students are offered a teacher in Minnesota who is certified Proficiency Test and be certified as an unique opportunity to train in all of by the Society of American Fight “Actor/Combatant” by the SAFD. is these disciplines in just one semester.” Directors (SAFD), and NHCC is test is administered by the SAFD and the first college in the state to offer adjudicated by a Fight Master. Actors in The Three Musketeers were Stage Combat courses. happy with the results of their intensive Last spring, the first group of NHCC training. Two of the male actors with NHCC’s Stage Combat I and Stage students were adjudicated by Chuck sword fighting roles agreed, “we were Combat II courses are part of the Coyl, President of the SAFD and Fight able to apply what we learned in stage Associate in Fine Arts degree in eatre. Master. They received the SAFD combat class to come up with our own ese courses expose students to the Actor/Combatant designation. material in the play.” techniques of safe and realistic stage North Hennepin is currently the violence for theatre or film. only Minnesota college to offer a Stage Combat classes have found favor stage combat class that will prepare with the female actors as well. Victoria students for this certification. A’Neals, did not have a sword part in the

26 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Coming to the NHCC Theatre productions, but landed a role at the to make it all work.” Anderson staged in the 2012-2013 season: Renaissance Festival and used what she over a dozen fights, using sword and learned in stage combat class. knife fighting techniques, along with hand-to-hand combat. Actress Kayla Sechler has also found value in the class: “I am able to say on And their efforts were well received by my resume that I am an actress who is the public. Comments written on post- trained in stage combat. And NHCC is show surveys included, “Great sword the only school in the state that provides fighting! Very entertaining!”; “Great this sort of training. My favorite part production! Casting, acting, music, December 5 – 9, 2012 about the class is learning how to put a set, costumes. All so well done.”; and Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize, and currently enjoying a sold-out revival off-Broadway, How fight together safely and then being able “e show was great! I will come to see I Learned to Drive is a wildly funny, surprising, to speed it up on stage.” another show!”. In fact, many audience and devastating tale of survival; a potent and members indicated they were new to thought-provoking comment on the taboo subject of child abuse. This production contains Featuring a large cast, an impressive set the NHCC eatre and that they’d adult material. modeled loosely on Shakespeare’s Old definitely return for another show. Globe eatre, an original musical score composed especially for this production Area high school and college students, and performed live, and Andersons’ members of the community, as well creative sword-fighting choreography, as professional film and stage actors the production was one of the most are invited to register for NHCC’s ambitious yet for the NHCC eatre one-of-a-kind Stage Combat courses. Ensemble. To learn more about NHCC’s eatre Ricci enjoyed the challenge of putting program, visit www.nhcc.edu/programs. February 27 – March 3, 2013 together a production with so many To find out about or purchase tickets for Trying to understand the father they never knew, brother and sister Walker and Nan, along moving parts. “is play had 21 scenes NHCC’s upcoming theatre productions, with their childhood friend Pip, read the will and 30 characters, and we did it all on visit www.nhcc.edu/theatre. For more their father left behind, only to realize that it one set with 19 actors, so that was an information about SAFD, visit contains more questions than answers and leaves them all searching for the truth. adventure in itself – figuring out how www.safd.org.

April 19 – 27, 2013 This award-winning musical focuses on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose. Similar to a beloved children’s show where puppets and Stage Combat instructor humans are friends, the show addresses completely adult issues with hilarious results! Mike Anderson explains the This production contains adult material and is rated R. finer points of sword play to No children will be admitted. Alex Bruno – d’Artagnan in The Three Musketeers. North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 27 Sean Davis Gives Sound Advice

any students look forward to students who are placed on academic a campus sports tournament that I Mcollege. They’re excited about warning, suspension, or probation. Why volunteer for, or stop by my office aer learning new things in class or participating would he even want this job? Because he they graduate.” in fun activities on campus. ey’re happy cares about students and their educational to see their friends. But if they have to see success, especially students who are Davis is also known for leading NHCC’s Sean Davis, they’re not so keen. Initially. underrepresented. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert, which brings together the Davis has been an Academic Advisor in “Most students who are having a hard time musical talents of students, employees, the Counseling and Advising office for academically just need a little guidance or and community professionals to one of over six years. He primarily works with tutoring to get them on track and up to the most inclusive and lively events on speed. Others may have campus each year. NHCC’s next MLK underlying issues that are concert will be on January 24, 2013 at personally, emotionally, 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Center eatre. or financially charged. My job is to provide resources His distinctive work and activities earned to help them through those Davis NHCC’s 2012 Excellence in obstacles, so they can succeed Service Medallion Award. An expression as students.” by one colleague summarizes the sentiment of many others in support Davis holds individual of his nomination, “Not only does the meetings and group Martin Luther King Celebration engage interventions with students, students, it embraces diversity, fosters analyzes their academic respect, encourages creativity, and more needs, and monitors their importantly, highlights who we are as a progress. “It’s such a pleasure college.” Sean Davis exemplifies all of whenever I see or hear from these things. a student who I positively impacted. ey may give me To learn about the various student high-fives in the halls, join resources offered at NHCC, visit www.nhcc.edu/resources.

28 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 Introducing Dan Hall NHCC’s Vice President of Finance and Facilities

lthough NHCC has weathered funded for design in 2008 and was country, the new space will also enable Astatewide budget cuts and “done recently approved by the legislature. NHCC to expand its bachelor’s and more with less” for many years, it remains “e 60,000 square-foot building will master’s degree partnerships with financially among the strongest in the be built on the southeast side of 85th universities, as well as with local research- MnSCU system, thanks to a long history Avenue, alongside the future Light based companies. of strong financial leadership and Rail route connecting Minneapolis to stewardship. Target’s north campus,” says Hall. Prior to NHCC, Hall held the positions of assistant provost of operations and That tradition is alive and well today. “We plan to begin construction with administration for the Higher Colleges Dan Hall, vice president of finance and Mortenson Construction as early of Technology in Abu Dhabi; chief facilities, brings more than 20 years of as March 2013, and we anticipate its financial officer and senior director of experience as a chief financial officer and completion in August 2014. e new operations for the International Society senior administrator at higher education building will be outstanding!” for Technology in Education in Eugene, institutions, non-profit organizations, Oregon; and chief financial officer and government agencies, and private e Bioscience and Health Careers statewide facilities administrator for companies. In his role at NHCC, Hall Center will host five lecture halls and the employment and human services is responsible for the college’s overall thirteen labs, including general science departments for the State of Oregon. budget, fiscal affairs, and campus facilities. labs, simulation labs, medical labs, and He holds a master’s degree in finance research labs. It will allow NHCC to from the University of Oregon, as well One of Hall’s current projects includes strengthen its core programming in as bachelor’s degrees in economics and NHCC’s addition of a new Bioscience medical lab technology, histotechnology, urban and regional governments from and Health Careers Center, which was chemistry, biology, and nursing – serving Willamette University. He’s married Minnesota’s growing biotechnology and has four adult children. industry with laboratory trained technicians and scientists. Being one For more information about NHCC’s of the only community colleges in the science and health career programs, state to offer undergraduate research, undergraduate research, or bachelor’s and one of only a few in the entire degrees, visit www.nhcc.edu/programs.

Architect’s rendering of NHCC’s future Bioscience and Health Careers Center

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 29 Back to Basics Running

A look at the current trend of barefoot running and minimalist footwear by Missy Lott, NHCC Physical Education Faculty

ince the introduction of Nike Free yoga, fitness walking, water sports, as With lower-extremity injuries being S and Crocs, barefoot-style and well as for one of the most controversial found in nearly 20 to 80 percent of minimalist running shoes are one of the uses –running. all those who run (Pauls & Kravitz), hottest trends to step into the active how does running barefoot minimize footwear industry. ese types of shoes The increased use of these types of injury? A number of experts point to continue to enjoy double-digit sales shoes for running – or no shoes at the high-impact forces of heels hitting growth since 2010, and have outsold all – have fueled conversations amongst the pavement, and using overly cushioned nearly every other type of shoe during running communities on the benefits or supportive running shoes. ose who that time. Vibram FiveFingers is one of and drawbacks of running barefoot, an run barefoot, tend to run more lightly, the shoes that led this surge in popularity. idea that gained its popularity in large landing near the balls of their feet while part through Christopher McDougall’s generating less pounding than regular Designed to feel barefoot, but with the New York Times best selling book, heel strike-style runners. Less pounding abrasion protection of wearing a shoe, “Born to Run.” Published in 2009, it tells equals fewer injuries. erefore, a small many adherents also believe that they of the Tarahumara Indians of northern niche of runners have shunned conven- improve balance, foot strength, and Mexico who reportedly suffer fewer tional running shoes altogether and have proprioception – awareness of the running injuries than North Americans, instead picked up barefoot/minimalist position of one’s body. People are wearing even though many members frequently style shoes. these shoes for working out at the gym, run long distances in nothing but thin rubber sandals.

30 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 But there is cause for concern when yourself time to adapt. Start by walking making the switch from conventional in them and letting your body get used to barefoot/minimalist shoes. Most to it. Or, try using them for your strength runners have spent a lifetime wearing training workouts. Once your body is regular shoes; and have, in a sense, been acclimated, then ease into running by ‘programmed’ to run in the ‘heel-strike’ wearing the Vibrams/minimalist shoes manner. Just because one puts on for a quarter of your distance, and then Vibrams or some other minimalist type your regular shoes for the remaining of shoe, doesn’t mean they’ll automatically distance. adopt the correct running stride. It’s tough to break old habits and replace By focusing on short strides and landing them with new ones. lightly on your forefoot, you should notice an increase in leg strength, Couscous & Fruit Salad When running in barefoot shoes, one running economy, proprioception, must learn to not use a rear-foot strike and ultimately, less injuries. e key Originally from EatingWell.com, pattern. Those who don’t reprogram is changing your traditional running modified by Missy Lott themselves will experience a higher style to fit barefoot running. rate of loading, due to lack of heel 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil cushioning, even possible injury. To learn more about barefoot running, 2 tablespoons orange juice Minus the support and extra padding read “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, 2-3 teaspoons finely chopped of the conventional running shoe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the shallots or purple onion barefoot-style shoes place many unique World Has Never Seen” by Christopher and new stresses on the muscles of your McDougall. 1/4 teaspoon salt lower extremities. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper To sign up for Spring fitness classes at 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous If you want to run in the Vibrams or NHCC, visit www.nhcc.edu/classes and 1 cup chopped nectarine any other minimalist type of shoe, give search Physical Education. 1/2 – 2 cups mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries Heel-Strike Landing Barefoot Landing 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Some experts claim traditional running shoes Proponents of barefoot running or minimalist Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, cause the user to land with the heel of the shoes use say the adoption encourages runners foot striking the ground first, resulting in a to reprogram their running to land softly on shallots, salt and pepper in a large high-impact stress to the body. the balls of the feet. bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine. Serves 4. Prep time approximately 15 minutes.

Nutritional Info (per serving): Calories 259, Carbohydrates 40g, Fat 9g, Protein 7g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 0mg, Potassium 116mg, Sodium 146mg Exchanges: 2 starch, ½ fruit, 2 fat Carbohydrate Servings: 2

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 31 Restaurant Review Home Sweet Basil

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While Laury has a natural knack in the kitchen, she doesn’t manage the business side of things – that’s where Don comes in. “Today, I mostly handle the operations, staff, finances, and marketing tasks, so my and level of spice, stir-fried eggs, scallions, mom can focus on what she does best – bean sprouts, and garnished with peanuts cooking – and Von helps out at the front and a lemon wedge. They offer $6.50 register and with serving customers.” ey lunch specials, Monday through Friday also have nine experienced employees from 11:00am-2:30pm. And dinner who help prep, cook, and serve. is served until 9pm, Monday through Saturday. eaturing authentic Thai, Chinese, “Although I’m in charge of the business, and Vietnamese cuisine – and using I found that I missed cooking,” Don F For more information about Sweet Basil, only fresh ingredients – Sweet Basil is a explains. “And aer taking some specialized visit their restaurant at 9310 Zane Avenue family-owned restaurant located off the cooking classes in Thailand, I learned North or at www.sweetbasilcuisine.com. intersection of Zane and 93rd Avenue that I enjoy creating with my hands and To reserve a cooking class, call Don in Brooklyn Park, just five minutes away teaching, so I decided to host my own Inthisone at 763-391-7362. from NHCC. cooking classes.” Don now offers cooking classes to small groups on Sundays – the Don Inthisone, along with his mother day the restaurant is closed. He sets up Laury and sister Von, have owned and the dining area as a kitchenette and operated the business for seven years demonstrates how to cook select items off now. Originally from Laos, it was Don’s the menu. en, the group cooks and eats father who brought the family to Present this coupon to receive 15% while Don guides them. off your next order or cooking class. Minnesota. ey also packed the family recipes, passion for cooking, and desire to ere is an array of delicious menu items Special offer for NHCC students: not only make good food, but a good life. to choose from. Some of the more popular Present your NHCC student ID to receive 15% off your orders. Getting established wasn’t easy, however. dishes include the Vietnamese-style egg rolls or pho soups; Chinese-inspired Good through March 2013 “It was my mother’s wish to open a local sesame or sweet and sour chicken; and Asian restaurant to share some traditional pad ai noodles with a choice of meat

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34 North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 34 North Hennepin Com- munity College / Fall 2011 Common Myths Programs of Study that stop people from starting college Associate in Arts (A.A.): 60 credits I can’t afford it. Myth: Designed for transfer, the A.A. degree fulfills lower Fact: Tuition and fees are substantially lower at NHCC than division general education requirements at all MnSCU at traditional four-year and private two-year institutions. And institutions and some private institutions. The MnTC NHCC students are awarded more than $35 million each year requirement for the A.A. degree includes 40 credits in in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. all 10 goal areas.

Myth: I don’t have the time. Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.): 60-68 credits Fact: With day, evening, weekend, accelerated, and online Designed for transfer to B.F.A. or B.A. art programs, the classes, you’ll find what you need to fit college into your A.F.A. degree may also be used for career preparation. busy life. The MnTC requirement may includes 24-40 credits in 6-10 goal areas. Myth: It will be a waste of time because I’m not sure what I Associate in Science (A.S.): 60-68 credits want to do with my life. Designed for transfer, the A.S. degree may also be used Fact: If you enroll in our Associate of Arts degree program to for career preparation. The MnTC requirement for the complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, you’ll be A.S. degree includes 30 credits in six goal areas. exposed to subjects you may not have explored before and be on your way to transfer when you ARE ready to decide. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.): 60 credits Designed for career preparation, the A.A.S. degree may If you’ve been meaning to get your college degree, NHCC also be used for transfer. The MnTC requirement includes can help get you started. Don’t put it off any longer – visit 20 credits in three goal areas. www.nhcc.edu. Certificate Programs: 9-30 credits Designed for career preparation and enhancement, most credit certificate programs can be completed in one or two semesters and give students a solid foundation of knowledge in a specific field.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): 40 credits Designed to provide the general education requirements in all 10 goal areas for the Associate of Arts degree, the MnTC is accepted by all Minnesota public higher education institutions and most private institutions to fulfill the lower division general education requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. 4-Year Degrees at NHCC

NHCC has partnered with universities such as Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University - Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, and others to allow you to earn your advanced degree on our Brooklyn Park campus.

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North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 35 Credit Courses Get the full details to plan your offered Spring 2013 schedule online at www.nhcc.edu

Academic Development ART 1402 Drawing II ART 1770 Quilt Arts ADEV 0940 Building A College Vocabulary ART 2190 Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century Art ADEV 0951 College Reading and Learning Strategies I ART 2300 Architectural History ADEV 0952 College Reading and Learning Strategies II ART 2560 Web Design/Graphics ADEV 1000 Career Planning ART 2570 Web Animation ADEV 1010 Job Seeking Skills ART 2602 Graphic Design II ADEV 1950 Reading College Textbooks - Health Sciences ART 2611 Painting I ADEV 1990 Learning Skills for the Sciences ART 2612 Painting II ART 2740 Jewelry Workshop Accounting ART 2810 Publication Design ART 2900 Studio Arts Capstone Practicum ACCT 2100 The Accounting Cycle ART 2902 Desktop Design II ACCT 2111 Financial Accounting ART 2970 Art Appreciation Field Trip ACCT 2112 Managerial Accounting ACCT 2200 Applied Accounting Capstone Course ACCT 2230 Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks Biology BIOL 1000 Life Science American Sign Language BIOL 1001 Biology I BIOL 1101 Principles of Biology I ASL 1101 American Sign Language I BIOL 1102 Principles of Biology II ASL 1300 Deaf Culture BIOL 1120 Human Biology ASL 2201 Intermediate American Sign Language I BIOL 1200 Current Environmental Issues ASL 2202 Intermediate American Sign Language II BIOL 1230 Medical Terminology I - Basics BIOL 1231 Medical Terminology II - Application Anthropology BIOL 1350 Biology of Women ANTH 1010 Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology BIOL 1360 Biology of Women with a Lab ANTH 1020 Introduction to Anthropology: Physical Anthropology, BIOL 1650 Human Biology Series Archaeology & Prehistory BIOL 2020 Animal Biology ANTH 1130 The Archaeology of Prehistoric Europe BIOL 2100 Microbiology BIOL 2111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Arabic BIOL 2112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ARBC 1101 Introduction to Arabic Building Inspection Technology ARBC 1102 Beginning Arabic II BIT 1250 Commercial Plan Review and Field Inspections Art BIT 1900 Legal & Administrative Aspects of Construction Codes BIT 2600 Building Inspection Internship ART 1040 Introduction to Art ART 1101 Photography I Business ART 1160 Digital Photography ART 1301 Two Dimensional Design I BUS 1000 Career Planning ART 1302 Two Dimensional Design II BUS 1010 Job Seeking Skills ART 1310 Three Dimensional Design BUS 1100 Introduction to Business and the American Economy ART 1340 Fundamentals of Color BUS 1110 Essential Employment Skills ART 1361 Ceramics I BUS 1200 Principles of Management ART 1362 Ceramics II BUS 1210 Managerial Communication ART 1401 Drawing I BUS 1220 Effective Supervision

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BUS 1230 Leadership and Teamwork CSCI 1160 Web Programming in ASP.NET BUS 1300 Legal Environment of Business CSCI 1180 Introduction to Linux Operating System BUS 1400 Business Mathematics CSCI 2001 Structure of Computer Programming I BUS 1410 Introduction to Business Finance CSCI 2002 Structure of Computer Programming II BUS 1440 Personal Financial Planning CSCI 2010 Discrete Mathematical Structures BUS 1510 Operations Management CSCI 2030 Database Modeling and Design BUS 1600 Principles of Marketing CSCI 2050 Internship Computer Science BUS 1610 Consumer Behavior CSCI 2400 Objective-C for Mobile Programming BUS 1620 Advertising and Sales Promotion CSCI 2500 Introduction to Mobile Programming in iOS BUS 1630 Professional Sales and Management BUS 1700 Introduction to International Business Construction Management/Supervision BUS 1810 Entrepreneurship BUS 2010 Internship Business CMSV 2100 Soils and Concrete Technology BUS 2310 Introduction to E-Commerce CMSV 2870 Construction Management CMSV 2895 Construction Management Internship CMSV 2900 Construction Scheduling Chemistry CHEM 1000 Chemistry and Society Economics CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1030 Introduction to Physical Sciences ECON 1050 Economics of Crime CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry I ECON 1060 Principles of Economics Macro CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry II ECON 1070 Principles of Economics Micro CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry II Education EDUC 1210 Introduction to Education Communication Studies COMM 1010 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Engineering COMM 1110 Principles of Interpersonal Communication ENGR 1200 Engineering Graphics COMM 1210 Small Group Communications ENGR 2301 Statics COMM 1310 Intercultural Communication COMM 1410 Human Communication Theory COMM 1610 Introduction to Mass Communications English ENGL 0900 Preparation for College Writing I Computer Information Systems ENGL 0950 Preparation for College Writing II ENGL 1112 College Writing II CIS 1000 Electronic Keyboarding Communications ENGL 1140 Business Communications CIS 1101 Business Computer Systems I ENGL 1150 Introduction to Literature CIS 1102 Business Computer Systems II ENGL 1201 College Writing I CIS 1200 Word Processing ENGL 1202 College Writing II CIS 1210 Desktop Publishing ENGL 1250 Magazine Workshop CIS 1220 Decision Making Excel ENGL 1900 Introduction to Creative Writing CIS 1230 Business Presentation PowerPoint ENGL 1950 Graphic Novels CIS 1240 Information Management: Access ENGL 2020 Writing Stories CIS 1250 Photoshop Essentials for Business ENGL 2030 Writing Poetry CIS 1310 The Whole Internet ENGL 2270 Modern American Literature CIS 1320 Web Tools ENGL 2320 Writing: From Structure to Style CIS 1510 Introduction to Computers and Basic Word Processing ENGL 2340 Nature in Literature CIS 2310 Introduction to E-Commerce ENGL 2460 Survey of American Literature II ENGL 2580 Shakespeare's Plays Computer Science ENGL 2900 Fantasy Literature CSCI 1000 Computer Basics ENGL 2960 Creative Writing Capstone Project CSCI 1020 Beginning Web Page Programming CSCI 1035 Introduction to Computer Programming with Games CSCI 1040 Beginning Microsoft SQL Server CSCI 1130 Introduction to Programming in Java CSCI 1150 Programming in C# for .NET

North Hennepin Community College / Spring 2013 37 Spring 2013 Course Schedule

English for Speakers of Other Languages Honors Seminar ESOL 0800 College Vocabulary Development I HSEM 1000 Earth Week: Learning Leadership Skills through ESOL 0830 Reading Skills Development Community Organizing ESOL 0860 English Language Skills Development HSEM 1000 Three Sacred Books from Judaism, Christianity, ESOL 0880 Listening and Speaking Skill Development and Islam ESOL 0900 College Vocabulary Development II ESOL 0930 Academic Reading and Study Skills Interdisciplinary Studies ESOL 0960 Academic Writing Skills Development INTD 1030 Introduction to Japanese Culture ESOL 0980 Academic Listening and Speaking INTD 1210 The History, Philosophy, & Practice of Traditional Aikido ESOL 1080 English Pronunciation ESOL 1230 College Reading and Studying Skills ESOL 1260 College Writing Skills Development Mathematics ESOL 1280 Listening and Speaking for College Success MATH 0700 Basic Mathematics MATH 0800 Pre-Algebra First Year Experience MATH 0901 Introduction to Algebra MATH 0902 Intermediate Algebra FYE 1020 First Year Experience MATH 0980 Pre College Algebra MATH 1010 Survey of Mathematics Geography MATH 1130 Elementary Statistics GEOG 1010 Physical Geography MATH 1150 College Algebra GEOG 1040 Human Geography MATH 1170 Trigonometry GEOG 1100 World Geography MATH 1180 Pre-Calculus GEOG 1990 Geography of Africa MATH 1200 Calculus Survey MATH 1221 Calculus I Geology MATH 1222 Calculus II MATH 2000 Discrete Mathematical Structures GEOL 1040 Minnesota Field Geology Series: Caves, Karst and MATH 2220 Calculus III Ancient Seaways MATH 2400 Differential Equations GEOL 1110 Physical Geology GEOL 1120 Historical Geology GEOL 1850 Oceanography Medical Laboratory Technology GEOL 1851 Oceanography Lab MLT 1100 Clinical Urinalysis/Body Fluids MLT 1250 Clinical Immunology Health MLT 2310 Applied Phlebotomy HLTH 1030 Personal and Community Health MLT 2320 Applied Hematology HLTH 1050 Stress Management MLT 2330 Applied Coagulation HLTH 1060 Drugs and Health MLT 2340 Applied Urinalysis HLTH 1070 Nutrition MLT 2350 Applied Microbiology HLTH 1250 Wellness for Life MLT 2360 Applied Immunohematology HLTH 1600 First Responder MLT 2380 Applied Chemistry HLTH 1900 Healthy Sexuality Music History MUSC 1130 College Choir HIST 1010 World History: Origins to 1300 MUSC 1150 Chamber Singers HIST 1020 World History: 1300 to Present MUSC 1160 Large Instrumental Ensemble HIST 1120 History of Western Civilization 1550 to Present MUSC 1170 Instrumental Jazz Ensemble HIST 1140 History of the Ancient West MUSC 1180 Small Group Performance Ensemble - String Quartet HIST 1210 History of the United States Since 1877 MUSC 1200 Fundamentals of Music HIST 2900 Applied History MUSC 1220 Survey of Western Music MUSC 1242 Music Theory II Histotechnology MUSC 1252 Ear Training and Sight Singing II MUSC 1350 History of Rock 'n Roll HTN 1001 Histotechniques I MUSC 1501 Class Guitar I HTN 2300 Histology Clinical Experience MUSC 1502 Class Guitar II MUSC 1510 Applied Music: Guitar

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MUSC 1600 Class Voice PHIL 1200 Environmental Ethics MUSC 1610 Applied Music: Voice PHIL 1210 Peace Ethics MUSC 1801 Class Piano I MUSC 1802 Class Piano II Physical Education MUSC 1810 Applied Music: Piano PE 1010 Physical Fitness MUSC 1830 Applied Music: Strings PE 1040 Volleyball MUSC 1850 Applied Music: Percussion PE 1050 Weight Training MUSC 1860 Applied Music: Brass PE 1151 Golf I MUSC 1870 Applied Music: Woodwinds PE 1200 Bowling MUSC 2010 Advanced Applied Music Lessons: Piano PE 1250 Wellness for Life MUSC 2180 History of Music II: Romantic Era to the 21st Century PE 1260 Kinesthetic Learning MUSC 2242 Music Theory IV PE 1270 Studio Cycle MUSC 2252 Ear Training and Sight Singing IV PE 1430 Tai Chi Chih MUSC 2970 Music Appreciation Field Trip PE 1440 Karate PE 1520 Movement Exploration Natural Science PE 1600 Downhill Sports - Boarding Only NSCI 1000 Conceptual Physics PE 1720 Introduction to Camping NSCI 1010 Science of Disaster Workshop I PE 1750 Yoga NSCI 1020 Science of Disaster Workshop II PE 1810 Step Aerobics NSCI 1030 Science of Disaster Workshop III PE 1820 Boot Camp NSCI 1050 Astronomy PE 1830 Social Dance NSCI 1060 The Solar System PE 1840 Zumba NSCI 1070 Concepts of the Stars and Universe PE 1990 Winter Skills NSCI 1120 Meteorology PE 2102 Applications of Personal Training PE 2390 Current Research Trends in Physical Education & Fitness Nursing PE 2490 Kinesiology NURS 1212 Provider of Care I NURS 1214 Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice Physics NURS 2212 Manager of Care & Member of the Discipline of Nursing PHYS 1000 Conceptual Physics PHYS 1030 Introduction to Physical Sciences Paralegal PHYS 1050 Astronomy PHYS 1060 The Solar System PLEG 1111 Introduction to Law and Paralegal Studies PHYS 1070 Concepts of the Stars and Universe PLEG 1210 Computer Applications in the Legal Profession PHYS 1120 Meteorology PLEG 1330 Family Law PHYS 1201 Principles of Physics I PLEG 1411 Litigation I PHYS 1202 Principles of Physics II PLEG 1412 Litigation II PHYS 1601 General Physics I PLEG 1510 Intellectual Property PHYS 1602 General Physics II PLEG 1990 Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution PLEG 2211 Legal Research and Writing I PLEG 2212 Legal Research and Writing II Political Science PLEG 2310 Criminal Law and Procedure POLS 1100 American Government and Politics PLEG 2510 Contracts and Business Organizations POLS 1140 State and Local Politics PLEG 2620 Property POLS 1700 World Politics PLEG 2710 Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration"\ POLS 2130 Constitutional Law PLEG 2810 Employment Search for Paralegals PLEG 2930 Legal Studies Seminar and Internship Psychology PSYC 1150 General Psychology Philosophy PSYC 1165 Psychology of Adjustment PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy PSYC 1170 Psychology of Gender PHIL 1020 Ethics PSYC 1210 Child Development PHIL 1030 Eastern Religions PSYC 1220 Adult Development PHIL 1040 Western Religions PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology PHIL 1050 Introduction to Logic PSYC 2340 Human Sexuality PHIL 1060 Philosophy of Religion PSYC 2350 Multicultural Psychology

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SPAN 1101 Beginning Spanish I SPAN 1102 Beginning Spanish II Public Works SPAN 2202 Intermediate Spanish II PUBW 1020 Public Works Organization and Administration Theatre, Film, and Television PUBW 1040 Technical Aspects of Public Works TFT 1110 The NHCC Filmmaking Project: Student Activity Class Sociology TFT 1210 Introduction to Theatre TFT 1250 Introduction to Film SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology TFT 1310 American Cinema SOC 1130 Social Problems/Deviance TFT 1320 World Cinema SOC 1710 Introduction to Criminal Justice TFT 1350 The American Musical Theatre SOC 1720 Police and Community TFT 1500 Acting I: Improvisation and Foundations SOC 1730 Juvenile Justice TFT 1510 Foundations of Acting: Stage Movement and Voice SOC 1750 Families in Crisis TFT 1532 Stage Combat II SOC 2210 Minority Groups TFT 1600 Theatre Practicum: Performance SOC 2730 Introduction to Corrections TFT 1610 Theatre Practicum: Technical TFT 2010 Fundamentals of Directing Spanish TFT 2110 The NHCC Filmmaking Project: Capstone Class TFT 2950 Theatre Appreciation Field Trip SPAN 1030 Spanish and Latin American Culture SPAN 1050 Spanish for Health Care Workers

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January May 14 Spring Semester Classes Begin 1 Spring Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Concert

14 Ray Schoch Art Exhibition through January 31 3 Spring Choral Concert 18 Faculty Lecture Series: Simulation – Bridging the 10 Graduation and commencement ceremony Talk to the Walk Mary Sladek, Nursing 20 Summer Session (May) classes begin 18 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Competition Showcase June 24 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 10 Late Start (June) Summer Session classes begin February July 1 Late Start (July) Summer Session classes begin 18 Faculty Lecture Series: Protestantism, American Exceptionalism, and Edith Wharton’s Call to Arms in WWI Michael McGehee, English August 19 Admissions application deadline for Fall Semester 11 High School Art Exhibition through March 1 Fall Semester begins 27 Theatre Production: Three Days of Rain through March 3 26 March & Tours General Information Sessions 1 Faculty Lecture Series: Holy Wells and Culture Change Silas Mallery, Anthropology Visit North Hennepin Community College any Monday or Friday at 10:00am or 3:00pm, or Tuesday at 5:30pm, 11 Spring Break through March 17 in the Educational Services Building for a quick overview and tour of campus. Or make an appointment with an 13 MACT Fest through March 17 763-424-0724 or email Admissions Representative at 20 Business Expo [email protected]. 21 Registration for Summer Session begins Featured Information Sessions 27 Career Fair If you have a special interest, mark your calendar for one of these 29 Foundation Gala Featured Information Sessions. They take place at 5:30 pm in the Educa- tional Services Building, with check-in at the main front desk at 5:15pm. April February 12 Business Careers February 26 AA/Transfer Options 4 NHCC Student Art Exhibition through April 26 March 12 Nursing Degree 5 Faculty Lecture Series: A Brief History of the March 19 Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice – $1,000 in scholarships will Primitive Hut, or Why This Building Is Not Real April 16 Spring Open House be awarded at this general information session. Joel Jensen, Philosophy 8 Registration for Fall Semester begins Descriptions for all our Information Nights are on NHCC’s online calendar at www.nhcc.edu/calendar. 12 Graduation application deadline

16 Spring Open House with $1,000 in scholarships to be awarded Do you live closer to Buffalo than Brooklyn Park? NHCC offers college classes at the Buffalo High SchoolTuesday, in the April evenings. 2 at 19 Theatre Production: Avenue Q through April 27 To learn more, come to an Information Session on . 22 Earth Week Celebration through April 27 6:00 pm or call 763-424-0724 26 American Indian Feast and Cultural Program 27 Osseo Indian Education Day & Wacipi Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 1705 7411 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 If If you see ECRWSS Postal on Patron this mail panel, your name is not on any list as publication this receiving are College. Community You Hennepin used North by Cities. Twin of the area metro northwest of the a public service residents to

Creating Access...Changing Lives Our students are relying on your generosity now more than ever. NHCC student John Hentges • Contribute to the Annual Fund was recently awarded a Foundation grant to • Create an endowment complete his last year in the • Volunteer your time and talents nursing program. “My family and I thank you,” he says. “This • Sponsor an event grant will go a long way to help me achieve my goal of a four-year degree Visit www.nhcc.edu/foundation to learn more or in nursing.” to make a donation online. e 30th annual Gala will be held on March 29, 2013, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Call 763-424-0815 for more information.

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