President’s Report July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 Vision

Core values are deeply imbedded in the minds of the people who serve and sustain the institution and are readily recognized and appreciated by those served by the institution. Planning for the future depends on the affirmation of Minot State University’s core values and core purpose. Minot State University is built upon a commitment to students, learning, service, cooperation and upon a respect for people and place.

Core Values MSU cares deeply about its students, their learning and their growth. The university is proud of its values and long-term commitment to:

n Teaching and learning with excellence, integrity and engagement

n Serving students and others respectfully and responsibly

n Following high ethical and moral principles

n Supporting the values of community and place, where all community members are valued and respected for their work, contributions and freedom of expression.

Core Purpose Minot State University helps people appreciate life and learning and contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. Pride…I am proud to share with you a copy of the President’s Report and to highlight examples of the fine work and achievements of our faculty, staff and students at our university. Vision 2013 makes clear our commitment to our students, to effective learning, responsible and meaningful service to our campus and community and finally to our role contributing to the welfare of the common good, the people and our place. What you will read in the following pages is not a list of lofty goals but proof that we are meeting our goals and continuing to raise the bar in our classrooms, across campus and throughout our community. Take a look, and I’m sure you’ll be as proud as I am about the work of your university. A campus is only as strong as its teaching and learning. A university should be measured by the extent to which its students learn and its graduates succeed. The measure contest. Our biology professor Alexey Shipunov is another of this success depends on the quality and rigor of its faculty member who is active in cutting-edge research. He academic programs, the quality of its faculty training and has conducted field-based research in Honduras, where he their continued learning and research and the quality of discovered a plant thought to be nearly extinct. He is now the support and care provided to the students. Take a look working on a plan to collect and study plants in our own at the story on our new major in bioinformatics, our new Ward County. He involves students in his research and master’s programs in developmental disabilities and our field studies. innovative interdisciplinary major, Studies in the Community Our athletic programs have stepped up to meet the and the Environment. You’ll see a record of developing challenges of our move to NCAA Division II. The DII responsive academic programs for the 21st Century. Our theme of “Life in a Balance” is well reflected by the balance new Great Plains Center for Community Research and of our fine academic and athletic programs. This is a big Service coordinates the work of faculty, staff and students move for us, and we are positioned well to participate in to address rural problems and development. Just recently this premier league. the Great Plains center provided the research and service With all that was going on at our campus, a devastating support to the Minot Area Community Foundation to flood hit the city of Minot and the surrounding areas conduct research into the extent of the flood damage in this summer. The faculty, staff and students rallied in big Minot. The GPCCRS also created and distributed a survey ways to help others impacted by the flood. We have been to seek information for the Minot Public Schools on the particularly concerned about the 120 faculty and staff and public’s views on repairing and replacing schools destroyed their families who experienced flood losses, as well as the in the 2011 flood. displaced students. We have demonstrated in big ways our Our faculty research as well demonstrates this commit- commitment to helping others. For the selfless work to help ment to excellence and learning. The work of our with the flood and with the countless achievements our computer science faculty has guided our student Robotics campus continues to realize, all of us can be exceptionally Club to earn first place in the Penn State Abington robot proud of Minot State University. I certainly am.

— David Fuller President

3 President’s Report 2009-10 academics Bioinformatics and computational biology will blend several disciplines Minot State is offering a new major in the burgeoning fields Biology professors Paul Lepp and Bryan Schmidt and of bioinformatics and computational biology. computer science professor Stephen Hayton all have done Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science and research in the field. information technology in order to handle the deluge of new The presence of a real-time thermocycler and a DNA biological information produced in recent decades. microarrayer places MSU’s Biology Department on the cutting Bioinformatics creates huge databases to store biological edge of bioinformatics research. information, while computational biology analyzes the material The new major will require 62 credits of core courses in the in those databases. fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science. Jobs in bioinformatics have grown at a double-digit rate over The degree will be offered on campus, with some courses the past decade with the trend expected to continue. MSU will be available online. the only school in a five-state region to offer a degree in the field. The new program has the potential to foster a bioinformatics MSU possesses the faculty expertise and state-of-the-art industry within the state. facilities needed to launch the new program.

4 President’s Report 2010-11 Studies in Community and MSU think tank is off to a fast start The Great Plains Center for Community Research and Environment will focus on issues Service has shifted into high gear in its first year. Established in Employing an interdisciplinary approach, Studies in 2010, the center’s goal is to strengthen the quality of life in rural Community and Environment will address community and North Dakota. environmental problems. A new major at MSU, its The GPCCRS combines research and community development experiential learning projects will involve students, faculty and functions. Local communities first identify critical problems. community members. Then center staff, MSU students and faculty research the issues, The program will prepare students for careers in the envi- identify solutions and implement action plans. ronmental sciences, law, public health, public policy, public GPCCRS co-directors are Paul Markel, MSU psychology administration, corporate management, nonprofit organizations, professor, and Neil Scharpe, North Dakota Center for Persons journalism and fine arts. It also will prepare students for graduate with Disabilities, research associate. studies in such fields as environmental policy, social science, GPCCRS is currently involved in several projects. science and fine arts. The center completed the first-ever study on wages and John Lemons is the director of the SCE program. He was benefits among nonprofit organizations in the state. It surveyed most recently professor emeritus of biology and environmental 133 nonprofits in the spring of 2011 in cooperation with the science at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations. where he taught from 1987 to 2009. He served as editor-in-chief The center also hosted the Northwest Rural Consortium in of the official journal of the National Association of Environmental September. Community leaders from 14 counties in northwest Professionals from 1990 to 1995. North Dakota came to MSU to listen to experts on a variety of The SCE program is the only one of its kind in North Dakota. rural topics, such as land use planning and zoning, tourism and marketing, youth development, community development and Graduate education offers beautification. GPCCRS partnered with the Minot Area Community new degree in Developmental Foundation to gather information from victims of the Mouse Disabilities and Autism River flood. They created a map using geographic information The Special Education Department is offering a new master’s system technology to display the data on flood-affected residences. degree in developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. The information will be used to distribute monies from the Degree recipients serve people with autism spectrum dis- foundation’s flood recovery fund. orders, intellectual impairments and physical disabilities. The The center also sponsored Flora of N.D., a summer research program is suited for allied health professionals, human service program designed to identify and catalogue indigenous and professionals, teachers and medical professionals. invasive plant species in the state. MSU biology professor Alexey Courses are delivered online with web-based interactive Shipunov supervised the project. Two students made 25 excursions options. The program includes a summer residency, consisting of to collect flora in the state. hands-on assessment practices and interagency collaborations for In the Digital Minot project, students in Professor Bethany people with DD/ASD. Andreasen’s history class are researching the history of Minot The program includes coursework in assessment, behavior and Minot State University. They are constructing web-based management, program development, program implementation, presentations that will be permanently accessible to the wider provisions of physical care, rehabilitative techniques, assistive community. technology, alternative systems of communication, social skills The Dakota Chamber Music Scholars project encourages training, team collaboration and various planning models for student musicians to share their love of chamber music in people with the disabilities throughout their lifespan. informative outreach performances in the state’s rural communi- Students may choose an oral or written examination in place ties. MSU music professors Erik Anderson and Jon Rumney are of a thesis. The program accommodates students with different overseeing the project. undergraduate backgrounds. GPPRS is located in Memorial Hall on the Minot State University campus.

5 President’s Report 2010-11 MSU students to receive POWER infusion TRiO Student Support Services changed its name to the POWER Center. POWER stands for Providing Opportunities With Enhanced Resources. To qualify for POWER Center support, a student must be a The POWER Center and MSU’s Center for Engaged Teaching United States citizen, full-time student and candidate for a first and Learning are piloting a supplemental instruction program undergraduate degree. In addition, a student must meet at least this fall. Supplemental instruction targets high-risk courses rather one of the following three criteria: be a first-generation college than high-risk students. These courses have historically had high student, be income eligible or have a disability. failure and withdrawal rates for large numbers of students. Students enrolled in the POWER Center benefit from prior- The program utilizes peer-assisted study sessions. Students in ity registration, tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction targeted courses compare notes, discuss readings, develop organi- and behind-the-scenes tours. zational tools and predict test items. They learn how to integrate The center offered a POWER Week for the first time this study skills with course content. The sessions are facilitated by summer. Nineteen students moved into residence halls and spent students who have previously done well in the course. Classes cur- five days on campus prior to the start of the fall semester. They rently offering supplemental instruction are math and psychology. learned firsthand what MSU and the city of Minot had to offer. Research shows that students who participate in the program “It diminishes students’ fears and anxieties that accompany earn higher grades, withdraw at a lower rate and persist at a their first weeks of college,” said Tiffany Fylling, the POWER higher rate than students who do not participate. Center’s learning skills specialist. The TRiO program was established under Title IV of the The center is also planning a Spring Break adventure for 10 Higher Education Act of 1965. More than 1,000 schools offer to 15 upper-level students. The POWER trip will explore graduate TRiO programs in the United States. The POWER Center is school options, career opportunities and cultural programs in funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. the state and region. Students will also participate in a service The POWER Center is located on the second floor of the project. MSU Student Center.

North Dakota Center for Persons

6 President’s Report 2010-11 North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities at MSU Mission — To provide leadership and innovation that advances the state of the art and empowers people with disabilities to challenge expectations, achieve personal goals and be included in all aspects of community life. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities. Located at Minot State University, NDCPD is a federally recognized center of excellence in developmental disabilities education, training, research and service. Nearly 100 NDCPD staff worked with federal, regional, state and local programs to assure that its mission was accomplished. This work allowed NDCPD to obtain over $8 million in grants, contracts and fee-for-service funds during the 2010-11 fiscal period. A few of these sponsored programs include:

Community Training NDCPD provided over 38,000 hours of community education to over 17,000 participants. Topics included education, child care, health, employment, transportation and assistive technology for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Research NDCPD staff conducted research to improve the lives of people with disabilities. One study focused on development techniques to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in learning to use a cell phone. Data shows that the individuals did learn to use a cell phone and that they increased their social contacts, sense of empowerment and attendance at social events.

Community Service Early intervention programs and supports for children with autism spectrum disorders were the key points in community service at NDCPD. Staff provided assessment and early inter- vention services to nearly 150 families of infants and toddlers with disabilities. This was accomplished through a network of home visitors in the Minot Infant Development Program. Also, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program supported all North Dakota birthing hospitals, so that nearly every baby in the state had a hearing-screening test before leaving the hospital. In addition, NDCPD staff provided six statewide diagnostic clinics and numerous follow-up home and school visits that supported families and children with ASD.

7 President’s Report 2010-11 research MSU Robotics Club wins East Coast competition They left with trepidation and doubt, but they returned as champions. The Minot State University Robotics Club won first place in the Penn State Abington Mini Grand Challenge robot contest, held in April in Abington, Pa. MSU professors Larry Atwood and Scott Kast, four students and robot contestants Einstein and Navigator drove 1,700 miles over two days to participate in the competition, which entailed a half-mile journey across a suburban campus. The journey didn’t start there, though; it actually began in January. “We began preparing for this competition around Jan. 15,” Atwood said, “but we really could have used another month. That would have allowed us time to practice outside and on “I was feeling confident until two days before our park trial,” grass.” Kast said. “Up until then, we had practiced inside on carpet and Started in 2005, the contest challenges robots to navigate cardboard trails and thought our (software) code for the path paths through the campus of Penn State Abington College, was doing great.” avoiding obstacles and tackling off-road detours, all without After the first outdoor trial, Kast realized they had a lot of communication or remote control. The robots must also trans- adjusting to do. In addition to coded computer software, the port a gallon of water to display payload capabilities as well as team utilized cameras, compass, sonar and GPS to determine the “entertain” spectators. Only one robot to date has successfully final destination. They also used online pictures to analyze the completed the entire course. campus path. “The Penn State path was “This is very much a team effort,” Atwood said. asphalt, and there was no snow The advanced robotics class at MSU includes building robots on the ground, unlike here, and writing computer code to interpret images and ground which made it hard to prepare surface, detect objects, avoid obstacles, travel an intended path for,” Kast said. and stop at the end. Atwood and Kast have taught the class for The path also had green grass, five years. wood chips, rocks, cones, a lake, “Larry suggested we go early to practice on the course, which a bridge and people periodically was a good idea,” Kast said. “The second-place robot made it jumping out in front of the down a hill, but when someone jumped in front of it, it turned robots, testing their ability to to face a building and then never moved again. We were able to recognize unanticipated obstacles. change our code to avoid that.” “They also used shorter cones When MSU took its turn on the course, Navigator had tech- than what we used in practice,” nical difficulties with its sonar and shut off, which eliminated it Atwood added. from the competition. That left Einstein to win the day, securing The objective of the contest first place, a trophy and a $500 prize. is to promote advances in Even though MSU won, Atwood was disappointed because engineering design, computer the team wanted to complete the course during the competition. technologies, artificial intelligence Ironically, Navigator traversed the entire course over its next two and robotics education. This unofficial runs. year, six schools and a team of Kast said it would be fun to attend again next year. engineers competed. “We had the most sophisticated robots there,” Atwood said.

8 President’s Report 2010-11 Seeds of discovery in an unlikely Shipunov’s work was recently published in the American Journal of Botany. With the help of his GPS coordinates, six place additional H. hazlettii plants have been discovered, and it is When one thinks of Moscow, images of cathedrals with no longer considered onion-like cupolas, large factories bellowing smoke, crowded extinct. DNA analysis railway stations, freight yards and 10 million people come to shows it is related mind. And yet as a young boy growing up there, Alexey Shipu- to the present-day nov nurtured a love of plants. boxwood shrub family, “I have been interested in plants since the sixth grade,” the which originated in MSU biology professor said. “I have always been amazed by the the Cretaceous era, different classifications and aesthetics of plants and how beautiful 120 million years ago. they are.” It was also discovered As a biology student at Moscow State University, Shipunov that H. hazlettii con- learned the intricacies of botanical work, and it landed him tains several bioactive a fellowship at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London. compounds that could Shipunov worked under Mark Chase, a leading botanist in plant prove useful in pharma- DNA research. The Russian explored, documented and studied cological research. orchid diversity. More research is still needed to clarify flower structure, insect To date, representatives of almost all families of flowering pollination and fruit production. But as questions unfold, the plants have been studied and classified according to their answers are within reach. molecular structure. There remained an exception: Haptanthus Shipunov’s next adventure is to collect and catalog plants in hazlettii, a Central American tree. It was discovered, nearly by Ward County and the Turtle Mountains. This time his accom- accident, in 1980 and described as a new genus and species in modations will include modern amenities, such as electricity and 1989. Only two specimens of H. hazlettii existed, but attempts indoor plumbing. to extract DNA failed. Five expeditions were organized to collect the plant, but they brought no results. Consequently, the plant was considered “likely extinct.” This was the stuff of a botanical Student researchers visit Harvard MSU students presented a research paper at an interdisciplinary Sherlock Holmes novel. conference at Harvard University in May. Reading about the H. hazlettii mystery 30 years ago piqued Anthony Anderson, finance, Ethan Fritel, energy economics Shipunov’s curiosity. In February 2010, he decided to do some- and finance, and Aaron Cummings, international business, wrote thing about it. “The Meaning of Working in China, Russia, the United States “Why not go to Honduras?” he thought. and the United Kingdom” over the spring semester. It was a bold idea, since Shipunov’s field experience included The topic involves a field of industrial organization psychology only arctic and temperate climes. With only two months to prepare, called “the meaning of working.” It studies the underlying motives he consulted with experts about supplies he’d need, researched that drive people to seek employment. tropical diseases, endured a multitude of inoculations and viewed The paper dealt with these socioeconomic forces and their aerial maps to determine where the remains of the tropical forest impact in four culturally different nations. The team conducted a were located. In April 2010, he organized a small expedition and meta-analysis using data from the United States, United Kingdom, traveled to northern Honduras in search of H. hazlettii. Russia and China. For five days, the group stayed in tents by a river, without The paper was accepted for presentation at the annual con- electricity or running water, and spent their days in the rain forest ference of the International Journal of Arts & Sciences, held at scouting through binoculars for “something unusual.” It was dif- Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. ficult trying to differentiate between many plants with similar Anderson and Fritel traveled there to present their work. They foliage. However, on their last day in the forest, on a steep slope were the only undergraduate students in attendance. Students, across the river, they spotted their prize: the branch of an H. hazlettii. researchers and educators from around the globe attended the “It was the most exciting thing in my life,” Shipunov said. conference. “I hoped but did not expect to find the Haptanthus. At best, I “It was just a stellar experience,” Anderson said. “We were so thought I might be able to provide exploration information for thrilled to get to visit with others about our work and see what future expeditions.” others were working on.”

9 President’s Report 2010-11 service

MSU responds to Mouse River flood Minot State University supported flood recovery Anderson hired as ombudsman This summer witnessed hundreds of people working selflessly Rob Anderson started July 25 as special assistant to the toward Minot’s recovery and Minot State supporting them in the president to resolve issues arising from the 2011 Mouse River remarkable endeavor. The Dome housed a Red Cross emergency flood. Anderson assumes various roles, such as representative, center, while the Administration Building hosted the Small liaison and advocate to resolve matters affecting faculty, staff and Business Administration and Federal Emergency Management students. The New Rockford native is a retired Minot Public Agency. More than 600 National Guard troops and other Schools art teacher and is currently an adjunct art professor at emergency workers stayed in residence halls. Approximately MSU. He is also a member of the Alumni Association Board 120 MSU faculty and staff had houses affected by flooding, and of Directors. Anderson’s role will continue as long as the need continue to face immense personal challenges. remains.

MSU Flood Families Fund established Veterans Center director’s daughter organizes clothing drive The MSU Development Foundation instituted a fund to help for displaced military and veterans the 120 MSU faculty and staff displaced by flooding. Gifts, large When David Klassy, MSU Veterans Center director, and his or small, to help these members of the MSU family during this wife, Donita, returned from visiting their daughter Misty trying time can be mailed to: MSU Flood Families, Minot State Lundgren in Auburndale, Wis., they brought back a 6-by-12-foot University, 500 University Avenue W., Minot, N.D. 58707, or trailer packed with clothes and blankets. Through St. John’s given online at www.minotstateu.edu/alumni.shtml. Lutheran Church, Lundgren organized a clothing drive for the families of military members and veterans displaced by the Minot State in good shape Minot flood. In July, Klassy delivered the donated items to the Due to the dedication and vigilance of facilities management Airmen and Family Readiness Center at Minot Air Force Base. staff, MSU’s campus, buildings and class- rooms survived the flood. Faculty and staff worked hard to prepare for the start of classes in August and the many activities scheduled for fall semester. More than 100 beds for on-campus housing were added, and the freshman on-campus housing policy was suspended to allow Minot-area first-year students to live at home. The new Beaver Lodge, located on the west side of campus, offered living space for an additional 100 students.

10 President’s Report 2010-11 Youngest Little Rock Nine “All speech-language-hearing professionals work in a culturally diverse environment,” Cheng said. “Some work in bilingual member speaks at MSU settings, and others work with individuals with diverse linguistic In February, the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning and cultural background. There is an increasing need for us to along with the MSU Diversity Committee sponsored an evening gain cultural competence. The purpose of my presentation is to of education and awareness, presented by Congressional Gold provide the necessary steps to acquire cultural competence and Medal recipient Carlotta Walls LaNier. the strategies to conduct culturally appropriate assessment and In 1957, at age 14, LaNier was the youngest Little Rock Nine intervention.” member to integrate Little Rock (Ark.) Central High School. The conference was intended for speech-language pathologists, This act of courage and defiance became the catalyst for change educators, university faculty, students and others interested in within the American education system. Inspired by Rosa Parks, cultural competence. Over 150 people attended the event. a civil rights activist, and possessed of a desire to get the best education available, LaNier enrolled in the high school. Anger and violence threatened the Nine’s safety and motivated Testing the Value of Touch In 2005, Paul Markel, professor of psychology, gave a presenta- President Dwight D. Eisenhower to dispatch the U.S. Army’s tion at the American Speech Language and Hearing Association 101st Airborne Division to protect their constitutional rights. conference about an alternative form of communication he had LaNier graduated from Central High in 1960, the first African- created called “Tap Talk.” Tap Talk assigns letters of the alphabet American female to do so. She later graduated from Colorado to points on one’s fingers, and, much like sign language or Braille, State College, now the University of Northern Colorado, in words are spelled using the letters. But unlike sign language, Tap Greeley. Talk uses touch, not sight, to communicate and unlike Braille, two LaNier serves as president of the Little Rock Nine Foundation, people can carry on conversations using it in situations where sight a scholarship organization dedicated to ensuring equal access or hearing is hampered. In addition, a basic proficiency in Tap Talk to education. President Bill Clinton awarded the Congressional can be gained with about an hour of practice. Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian award, to The Little As far as presentations go, Markel felt his was solid. But on Rock Nine in 1999. his way back to the hotel, he overheard two women on the A sought-after lecturer, LaNier visited MSU during a promo- shuttle practicing the alphabet on their hands, as they discussed tional tour for her first book, “A Mighty Long Way: My Journey a unique presentation they had attended. Markel knew then he to Justice of Little Rock Central High School.” This gripping had created something extraordinary. memoir offers an inside look at the most famous school integra- Markel, with Minot State University students Samantha Gores tion case in American history and the courage and faith required and Kelsey Eaton, have been conducting a year-long cognitive for the Nine to survive it all. psychology study on memory for tactile-spatial patterns. The research is designed to understand how much practice is necessary to learn patterns of communication. In addition, Markel, Gores and other students volunteered at the Community Learning Center at Roosevelt Elementary School, teaching Tap Talk to students. “What we are discovering at CLC is that learning Tap Talk piqued students’ interests and gives them an appreciation for alternative forms of communication. Children love codes, and Tap Talk lends itself to a variety of language-related activities. Our hope is to see whether Tap Talk can improve classroom performance,” Markel said. Markel is collaborating with Deb Olson, associate professor of NSSLHA spring conference psychology, in the investigation of touch memory. His research focuses on cultural competence also measures the amount of practice necessary to use Tap Talk Minot State University’s chapter of the National Student full time and the importance of visual exposure to accommodate Speech Language Hearing Association held its 2011 spring patterns of touch. conference in March. Keynote speaker Li-Rong Lilly Cheng Markel anticipates his research will be the spring board for presented “A Quest for Cultural Competence.” other areas of cognitive research.

11 President’s Report 2010-11 international MSU displays keen international vision Faculty and students return from studies abroad Global Sights Photography Competition Four Minot State University nursing students and two nursing In celebration of International Education Week each fall, instructors participated in a service-learning study tour in May the Office of International Programs organizes the Global Sights that provided hands-on knowledge of health care services in Peru. Photography Competition for MSU students, faculty, staff, Instructors Dawn Frederich and Pamela Singleton joined retirees and alumni. The first-place winners in 2010 were students Jessica Stevens, Elizabeth Eckert, Juan Quesada and Andrew Aken, a College of Business faculty member, and Josh Laurie Dimler in field experiences at local hospitals, clinics and Collins, a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. Photos community health service facilities. and names of other winners are available at www.minotstateu. edu/international.

MSU’s partner institutions abroad listed Minot State developed partnerships with institutions around the world, offering MSU students and faculty the opportunity to participate in faculty and student exchanges, collaborate on research and develop joint-education programs. Current partner institutions include: • China: SIAS International University • Denmark: Aalborg University • India: Punjabi University • Norway: Harstad University College • Norway: Telemark University College Passport drive serves campus and community • Sweden: Kristianstad University MSU’s Office of International Programs and the Minot • South Korea: Pai Chai University office of the U.S. Postal Service sponsored an annual drive for • Turkey: Kadir Has University students, faculty, staff and community members to apply for • Vietnam: National Economics University passport books and new passport cards. During the 2010-11 academic year, MSU assisted students in study-abroad experiences in London, Paris and Rome. MSU also hosted two Fulbright foreign language teaching assistants: Khalifa Khalfan Al Badi (Oman) and Yacin Abdessaied (France).

12 President’s Report 2010-11 athletics Athletics is changing levels and conferences MSU athletics ended one era and got the news it would begin another.

The university learned in January it would begin play in the prestigious NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference beginning in the 2012-13 academic season. While officials at Minot State were positive the school had taken the necessary steps to ensure its future in the NSIC, there were tense moments lead- ing up to one of the most important calls in school history, when MSU President David Fuller was told the Beavers were selected by the NSIC. MSU will join the conference with the University of Sioux Falls, as the NSIC expands from 14 to 16 institutions. The schools are located in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. MSU will play in the North Division, joining the University of Mary, Northern State University, Minnesota State Moorhead, Minnesota Crookston, Bemidji State, Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State. The Beavers were also informed in July that the qualified for the national tournament with a win over rival institution was granted NCAA Division II Year 3 Provisional Dickinson State in the DAC tournament title game. The team membership. Minot State is confident that it will become a full went 0-3 in pool play at nationals, ending the season 30-11. member in July 2012. While there were plenty of highs in 2011-12, MSU’s Athletics While the Beavers gained acceptance into the Northern Sun, Department was hit hard by flooding in Minot. MSU had nine there was still some unfinished business in the Dakota Athletic coaches and numerous athletes displaced by flooding, and many Conference and the NAIA. MSU had two spring teams advance athletic buildings on campus were used as shelters and relief to their respective national tournaments. facilities. MSU’s women’s golf and softball programs both made it MSU has partnered with multiple agencies, including two years in a row. The golf team finished 24th at the NAIA Midcontinent Communications, Bemidji State University and National Championships in Tennessee, while the softball team the University of North Dakota, in flood-relief efforts.

13 President’s Report 2010-11 recognition Board of Regents recognizes Sustainability Committee earns faculty and staff statewide award Three faculty members and two staff members received MSU The MSU Sustainability Board of Regents achievement awards for 2010-11. Committee has received the Heather Golly, a faculty member of the Greener North Dakota Award Department of Teacher Education and Human for its efforts in cleaning up the Performance, was recognized for teaching. She environment. teaches human performance courses to students The North Dakota Solid in the athletic training, corporate fitness and Waste and Recycling Association presented the award to MSU physical education programs. She believes students learn best President David Fuller at the South Dakota/North Dakota Solid when they apply newly acquired knowledge in practical situations. Waste & Recycling Symposium in October 2010. MSU edged Golly developed the athletic training education program and the out three other nominees for the award. sports medicine concentration at MSU. She also helped design the In 2008, the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded a $20,000 Swain Hall sports medicine center and exercise science laboratory. environmental grant to MSU to start a recycling program. By The board honored Paul Lepp of the Biology 2009, green and blue recycling bins began appearing in campus Department for his scholarship. He currently teaches facilities. The Sustainability Committee also sponsored Earth Day microbiology, evolution and ecology. He closely events to raise awareness of recycling. links his research to his teaching, inviting students In 2010, MSU picked up 39,299 pounds of recycled items, to become intimately involved in his cutting-edge which were taken to the Minot Vocational Workshop Recycling studies. He also serves as director of the department’s bioinformatics Center. program. Lepp possesses an impressive publication record, with “One thing I noticed this year is that there was much less his publications often cited in peer-reviewed journals. garbage on the campus grounds,” said Paul Lepp, Sustainability Lynne Rumney, former director of the MSU Committee president. “We are doing a better job of keeping the Honors Program, was acclaimed for service. Under campus clean year round.” her direction, the Honors Program has tripled in In 2010, Lepp and committee member Heidi Super conducted size in recent years. She teaches honors literature, a carbon inventory of the campus. They tracked its carbon humanities and English composition classes. footprint in the use of natural gas, electricity, coal, fertilizer and Rumney also performs solo and chamber ensemble recitals. Her refrigerant. The data will provide a baseline, from which the husband, Jon Rumney, is a professor of music. committee will create an action plan designed to achieve a zero- Shanette “Shan” Haarsager, a Sherwood native, carbon footprint. takes MSU’s mission statement to heart. She always In August of this year, Apple Computer collected 27 pallets puts students first as the administrative assistant in of e-waste from the campus. Last year, the company collected 15 the College of Arts and Sciences. The MSU graduate pallets. The e-waste consisted of university-owned electronic and compiled a distinguished career as a teacher and computer equipment deemed beyond repair. administrator before joining the MSU staff in 2005. She received The committee’s next goal is to incorporate recycling into the an MSU Vision 2013 Merit Award this past year. city of Minot’s trash collection. According to 2008 data from the Jonelle Watson, assistant vice president for North Dakota Department of Health and Waste Management, business services/controller, serves as a model of 16 communities offer curbside pickup for recyclable waste, excellence in service. Her duties include preparation and 18 communities offer drop-off programs. Minot is not on of annual and biennial budgets and yearly financial either list. statements, supervision of employees in seven areas MSU is also installing a geothermal heating and cooling and responsibility for MSU Development Foundation accounting. system on campus. When completed, the system will reduce The MSU alumna is a certified public accountant. Recently, she utility costs, dependence on fossil fuels and emission of green- taught fundamentals of accounting at MSU. house gases.

14 President’s Report 2010-11 MSU music student wins Toronto competition Sally Podrebarac, a junior Podrebarac was also invited to perform in the finals at the music performance major, won National Young Artist Competition in Odessa, Texas, in 2010. first prize in the horn division at The young musician is principal horn in both the Minot the 2010 International Women’s Symphony Orchestra and the MSU Concert Band. Brass Conference Solo Compe- For the past two years, Podrebarac earned first chair in the tition in Toronto. North Dakota Intercollegiate Concert Band, which comprises The Bismarck native is a the best musicians from seven campuses in the state. student of Mark Boren, She has represented Minot State at such summer music festivals coordinator of brass studies. as the San Francisco Brass Institute, International Horn Symposium, “Sally is a shining example Barry Tuckwell Institute, Hot Springs Music Festival and Eastern to young, aspiring musicians Music Festival. everywhere,” Boren said. scholarships ATHLETIC Doris Slaaten Scholarship Endowment Honors Aufforth/Marean/Coleman Athletic Scholarship Doris Slaaten Trust Scholarship Philip and Barbara Fallis Scholarship Endowment Beaver Booster Athletic Scholarship Endowment E. James McIntyre Scholarship Endowment Bert Leidholt Scholarship Endowment Eide, Bailly, LLP Scholarship humanities Clyde A. “Stretch” Nelson Scholarship Endowment J. Bernard Busse Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frank Hornstein Memorial Scholarship Endowment Douglas G. Lockrem Memorial Scholarship Janis Dislevy Scholarship Endowment 1st Year Theatre Arts Award Endowment Lee Badertscher Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harold and Verna Aleshire Drama Scholarship George Kaczor Athletic Scholarship Endowment Ove Jorgenson Scholarship Endowment Endowment George Mellem Athletic Scholarship Endowment Pat and Mary Kay Jones Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship (Art) Hank Hettwer Scholarship Endowment Pearl Stusrud Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship (Literature) Herb Parker – Parker Men Scholarship Endowment R.D. Koppenhaver Foundation Scholarship Helen Hoar Memorial French Award Endowment Jim Thorpe Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. Richard Schlapman Scholarship Endowment Humanities Scholarship Endowment Jerome “Wheaties” Peterson Memorial Scholarship Dr. Richard Walker Scholarship Endowment Lyla Hoffine Memorial Scholarship Endowment Robert & Ilze Sando Scholarship Endowment Myrtle Nordwick Canata Scholarship Endowment Ken Becker Athletic Scholarship Endowment Roger Looyenga College of Business Leadership Larry Fiedler Scholarship Endowment Endowment Math and Computer Science L.M. “Bud” Funk Memorial Scholarship Endowment Roger Mergenthal Scholarship Endowment Agnes & Ray Ladendorf Scholarship Endowment Maynard & Jeanne Sandberg Scholarship Endowment Xcel Energy Scholarship Blaine B. Kuist Memorial Scholarship Endowment McNally Family Scholarship Endowment Computer Science and Math Scholarship Endowment Merle “Willie” Becker Memorial Scholarship EDUCATION Frank and Olga Bauman Scholarship Endowment Endowment Bernadine H. Kunkel Scholarship Endowment Mathematics and Computer Science Scholarship MSU Hall of Fame Scholarship Endowment Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship Robert L. Holmen Scholarship Endowment Robert Deardurff Scholarship Endowment Endowment Stan and Selma Fink Scholarship Edith Carpenter Rose Scholarship Endowment Music Vence Elgie Scholarship Endowment Glenn Bonness Scholarship Endowment Bert Skakoon String Scholarship Endowment Wes Luther Athletic Scholarship Endowment Hazall D. Johnson Scholarship Endowment Blanche Lynch Memorial Scholarship Zach Anderson Wrestling Scholarship Endowment Helen Gaheen Myhra Scholarship Endowment Evelyn Sampson Music Scholarship Endowment John and Josephine Huesers Memorial Scholarship Gay Gidley King Scholarship Endowment BUSINESS Endowment Harvey & Arlone Twyman Scholarship Accounting Scholarship Endowment Mandan Education Association Scholarship Ira Paul Schwarz Scholarship Endowment Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship Margaret Brooks Scholarship Endowment Joe Hegstad Scholarship Endowment Endowment Naomi E. Adams Scholarship Endowment Lyle C. Hanson Scholarship Endowment Baldwin & Shirley Martz Accounting Scholarship Nels T. and Oline Blikre Scholarship Endowment Jeanne Sandberg Scholarship Endowment Brady, Martz and Associates Scholarship North Dakota Congress of Parents and Teachers Joe Hegstad Scholarship Endowment College of Business Scholarship Endowment Scholarship John and Patricia Strohm Music Scholarship Dale Atwood Scholarship Endowment Ole and Sarah Joraanstad Scholarship Endowment Endowment David & Dolly Gowan Scholarship Endowment SNDEA Scholarship R.J. Mike Berg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Don L. Barber Scholarship Endowment Wilhelmina Thompson Scholarship Endowment Minot Symphony Association and Symphony Doris Slaaten College of Business Student League Scholarship Development Endowment Minot Symphony Endowment

15 President’s Report 2010-11 Science Gordon B. Olson Scholarship Endowment Blaine B. Kuist Memorial Scholarship Grant M. and Ruth Norem Scholarship Endowment Clinton and Adlyn Morgan Scholarship Endowment Hazel McCulloch Scholarship Endowment Computer Science and Math Scholarship Endowment Howard Randall Scholarship Endowment Cyril Moore Science Scholarship Endowment Hugh Family Scholarship Endowment Division of Science Scholarship Endowment Ira Paul Schwarz Scholarship Endowment Frank and Olga Bauman Scholarship Jerome Wrahlstad Scholarship Endowment Glenn Bonness Scholarship Endowment John and Ethel Score Scholarship Endowment J. Spencer Overholser Scholarship Endowment John and Lucille Decker Scholarship Endowment Minot Rotary Scholarship June E. (Steinke) Votaw Scholarship Endowment Ruth and Charles Hoffman Botanical Scholarship Kenneth and Francis Huso Scholarship Endowment Endowment Kevin Michael Hill Scholarship Endowment Louise Reishus Scholarship Endowment social science Lt. Drake Poole Scholarship Endowment Frances Bane Crockett Scholarship Endowment Marie Torgerson Scholarship Endowment Dr. N.M. Lillehaugen History Scholarship Endowment Minot Model Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Music Division Scholarship Endowment Paul Morrison Scholarship Endowment Montana-Dakota Utilities Company Scholarship Northwest Festival of Music Scholarship Raymond G. Vendsel Memorial Scholarship NDCPD Access Scholarship Endowment Petrucci Kiwanis String Scholarship Endowment ND Fire Chief’s Association Scholarship Ralph Wallin Keyboard Scholarship Endowment Neil Boozenny Sander Scholarship Endowment Robert O. “Red” Wuttke Scholarship Endowment social work Nels and Edna Solheim Scholarship Endowment Ruth Schell Overholser Fellowship Catholic Family Services Scholarship Orvald J. Bjerken Scholarship Endowment Ruth Schell Overholser Scholarship Endowment Jim Wahlberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Oscar Quam Scholarship Endowment Sally Thomas Violin Scholarship Endowment ND Conference of Social Welfare Scholarship Plum Valley Women’s Scholarship Sigma Alpha Iota Scholarship Sarah Martinsen SSWO Scholarship Endowment Quota Club of Minot Scholarship Endowment R.J. Doebler Family Memorial Scholarship Nursing special Education Ralph Hubbard Scholarship Endowment Betsy Nokleby Scholarship Endowment Dr. Ronald E. Archer Memorial Scholarship Ray and Alice Hovey Memorial Scholarship College of Nursing Scholarship Endowment Endowment Endowment Dean’s Scholarship Bane-Sather Scholarship Endowment Ray and Ingeborg Atwood Memorial Scholarship Dr. Richard Dormont Nursing Scholarship Elsie May Deeter Hearing Impaired Scholarship Endowment Endowment Endowment Robert and June Marsh Scholarship Endowment Emma Misner Scholarship Endowment Florence Lake Scholarship Roger and Jeanette Christ Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Pross Scholarship Endowment Frances V. Leach Scholarship Theodore and Nan Monson Scholarship Endowment Evelyn Nielsen Scholarship Endowment Hooterville Lion Edwin R. Hovrud Memorial Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Scholarship Francis Svee Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Tom and Mary Probst Family Scholarship Endowment Gunnar Solbert Scholarship Ruth E. Loucks Scholarship Endowment Verendrye Electric Cooperative Scholarship Endowment Halvor & Orma Nesheim Nursing Scholarship Communication Disorders and Special Education Westlie Scholarship Endowment Endowment Scholarship Endowment William “Billy” Joseph Coming Hay Scholarship Hazel B. Berve Scholarship Endowment Endowment Helen Chatfield Shurr Scholarship Endowment General Scholarships Joan Love Christianson Memorial Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment American Association of University Women Lois Bellet Williams Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Leona Rubbelke Scholarship Endowment Ben and Theresa Wald Scholarship Endowment Loretta Holub Scholarship Endowment Beverly C. and Ruth Blowers Memorial Scholarship Maloney Educational Trust Scholarship Endowment Margaret Bruce Nursing Scholarship Bobbie Williams Scholarship Endowment Mark Ronde Memorial Scholarship Boyd A. Smith Scholarship Endowment Minot Moose Lodge Scholarship Endowment Burger King Scholarship MSU Department of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Charles A. Wiley Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nels T. and Oline Blikre Scholarship Dell M. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Endowment Otto R. and Irene Ella Johnson Scholarship Endowment Delta Epsilon Phi-Lucille Whitt Scholarship Patty Lou Pietsch Trzpuc Memorial Scholarship Endowment Endowment Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Lura Scholarship Endowment Patrick Kelly Muus Scholarship Endowment James Sjol Scholarship Endowment Roger Drobash Nursing Education Scholarship Gen. Jerome T. Hagen Scholarship Endowment Endowment Dr. Joel A. Davy Memorial Scholarship Endowment Tracy Petersen Snyder Scholarship Endowment Edith L. Barrett Memorial Scholarship Endowment Emma S. Brynjolfson and Grace W. Brynjolfson Psychology Scholarship Endowment Dr. Richard Sheldon Scholarship Endowment E. R. Manning Scholarship Endowment Gail E. Cranston Scholarship Scholarship Galen Brown Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gertrude M. Eck Trust Fund Scholarship Endowment 16 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Alumni and friends continue to provide financial assistance through annual donations for MSU students and the university. These contributions are vital for a solid future for Minot State. Cash donations, endowments, gifts of property, bequests, annuities and trusts all are vehicles to match the dreams of our donors with the needs of our students. Gifts can be made conveniently at www.minotstateu.edu/alumni.html or by contacting the Advancement Office at 701-858-4243 or 800-777-0750 ext. 4243.

INDIVIDUALS Shirley Azure Brent Bertsch Maggie E. Aalund James and Valorie Babb Ginger G. Bessette Naedine Aanestad Dean Bachmeier Ed Beyer Lynn W. Aas Orlin and Millie Backes John H. Bialas Dave and Kathy Aas Roger Backes Larry “Jersey” Bialostok Micheal and Stacy Aasen Jon and Karla Backes Anna Biberdorf Tami L. Aberle Mark R. Baisch Chris Bieri Julie P. Adams Kristie H. Baker Howard and Shirley Bird Carla A. Adamson Michael A. Bakk Mark Larson and Nancy Bjork Sara Aeikens James T. Bakken Duane and Judith Bjornson David P. Aeikens Larry and Deborah Baklenko Winston and Tam Black John E. Aikens Jeff Balentine David Blackstead Verna Aleshire Charlene Balla Bill and Joan Blesener Beverly Alex Jean S. Ballantyne Nadine Blesener Carol A. Alex Missi Baranko Gregory R. Blikre Thomas M. Alexander Bruce D. Barcomb Steve and Barb Blikre Stephen and Donelle Alford Lynn C. Barker Marcella L. Blikre Warren and Marjorie Allen Larry and Caren Barnett William and Mary Alice Bliven Jay and Dyanne Altringer Chuck and Leslie Barney Duane W. Block Kimberly A. Amick Joanne R. Barr Jim and Constance Blomberg Nancy B. Andersen Julie Bartelson William and JoAnn Blore Erin M. Anderson Brian W. Bartz Byron and Christine Blowers Nathan Anderson Patricia A. Bayley Karen Blumhagen Jerald and Jana Anderson Justin D. Beahm Ronald and Carol Boen Susan V. Anderson George A. Beaumont Kevin and Dione Bohl Mark and Joan Anderson Jeremy Becker David Bolinske Charles and Clarisse Anderson Donald L. Becker Bruce and Patricia Bolyard Leslie and Deborah Anderson Richard L. Becker Joseph S. Bolyard Myrna K. Anderson Bruce E. Beechie Jack and Sue Bone Travis W. Anderson Lenny and Karen Behm Jeff and Marla Bonebrake Leonard Anderson Russell J. Behm Lisa Borden-King Donald and Joyce Anderson Richard and Josephine Beitzel Arlo B. Borud Bucky and Linda Anderson Mary E. Belfield Brent and Robin Borud Darryl and Eunice Anderson Dorothy R. Bender Brad and Melessa Bosch Blair Anderson Doug and Patti Bengson Sandra J. Boschee Orvella P. Anderson William M. Bengson Nicholas N. Bowersox Donald and Carolyn Andrews Arlice J. Benham Robert and Dawn Boyd Lola A. Andrews Claudia R. Benjamin William L. Boyeff Rebecca L. Anhorn Connie Benjaminson Ardell L. Boyeff Nancy Armstrong Steve Bennett Shari L. Boyer Della A. Arnaiz Linda E. Benson Terrance L. Bradley C. R. Arneson Julie A. Benson Penny Brandt Kenneth and Bobbi Arneson Julie R. Benson Richard D. Brandt Michaella D. Arneson Kelly F. Benth Jean R. Brandt Robin L. Arnold Linda A. Berdahl Paula M. Brandvold Terri D. Arnold James and Evelyn Beren Jean F. Braun Patrick and Amy Artz Caroline Berg Marvin R. Braun James Artz Kristi-Ann L. Berg Kenneth G. Breding Marian Askim Marvin C. Berke Paul and Candace Brekke Brent and Stacy Askvig Wallace and Mary Ellen Berning Bruce A. Bremer Curtis B. Askvig Tawnya N. Bernsdorf Owen Brenden Brenda J. Aspaas Bruce and Glenda Lovdahl Nita K. Brewer Terry and Clareen Auch Joan Bertram Joyce E. Brey Clara J. Ayers Lynda K. Bertsch John M. Brey

17 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Ted and Joan Brinkman Shirley Cole-Harding Michelle M. Dolan Dwight and Renee Farrell Thomas and Marcia Brinkman Ronald F. Coleman Tammy R. Dolan Jacqueline M. Farrin Jancy J. Brisson Kristen Collins Deanna L. Donnelly Denise A. Faulkner James and Audrey Britsch Deborah D. Colton Wendi Dormont Patricia A. Fedje Elizabeth G. Brodell Faith J. Condon Sandi Dormont Patricia Fegley JoAnn Brown Robert and Shelley Condon Eleanor G. Dormont Kathleen M. Feist Grant C. Brown Merri Jo Connole Irene E. Dostert Richard Feist Frank and Valerie Bruels Erica B. Copeland John and Julie Drady Robert and Jennifer Feller Elizabeth S. Bruner Gayle E. Corbit Amanda L. Duchsherer Gary B. Fender Mike Brunner Oscar and Roxanne Corum Diane C. Dufner Karen L. Fenster Ruth Brunton John and Leslie Coughlin Richard and Mary Dupre Fred R. Ferguson Dana and Kelly Bryan Lynn E. Courter Karen J. Eakin Donald and Donna Fettig John and Cynthia Bryantt Garnet Cox Margaret L. Earle Mark Fimreite Cheryl Buchanan Jerry W. Crafton Wally and Iris Eckmann Grace Fisher Robi L. Buchholz Linda Cresap Allyson M. Eckroth John Fishpaw Phyllis Buechler Cory V. Cresap Joan M. Edmonds Gregory and Nancy Fjeld Gene and Patricia Buen Monica Cresap Bill and Celesta Edwards Karen M. Flath-Olson Ramona N. Buettner Jennifer L. Crisp Richard A. Edwards Donloy D. Fluegge Kelly P. Buettner-Schmidt Charles D. Cunningham Kelly and Lisa Eggl Heide K. Fluhrer Donald A. Bunce Debbie Currie Rhonda M. Eichhorn Lyle and Char Fogel David J. Buness Clark D. Cvancara Larry and Mary Eide Brian Foisy Roger J. Burchill Merita E. Dablow-Aldayel Larry and Holly Eidsness John I. Folland Patricia L. Burckhard Tom Dahl Alan and Cheryl Ekblad Joseph Ford Kevin and Paula Burckhard Martin and Alisa Dahl Jami L. Eklund Don and Kim Fornshell Lucille Burckhard Margaret and Richard Dahlgren Marlyn R. Eklund Jeffrey A. Forsberg Emily Burggraff Myron and Joyce Dammen Joyce M. Ekness Dave Forthun Curtis L. Burow Brent and Carol Danks Jerry A. Elberg Adam C. Forthun Arden and Carol Butts Josh and Kayla Dascher Donna Elgie M. S. Fosland Patricia Bye Roger D. Davick Michael and Tammy Elgie Duane and Carol Foss Elizabeth E. Cameron Sandy L. Davis Dale and LaDonna Elhardt Brenda K. Foster Rich and Vicky Campbell Susan Davison Eldora and Donald Eliason Allison J. Fox George and Sherry Carlson Pamela J. Davy Paul and Bonnie Ellingboe Timothy J. Francis Owen and Catherine Carlson Betty Day Robert F. Ellis Barbara T. Francis Paul and Elaine Carlson Kenneth D. Deane Michelle L. Elm George Franklin Jean Carlson Dalton and Bonnie Deardurff Duane and Mary Elofson Dean and Sara Frantsvog Yvonne Carlson Richard Debertin Treva L. Eman Robert E. Frantsvog Elmo and Jill Carlson Melanie DeBoer Jeffery Engel Thomas and Judy Fredericks Kurt R. Carlson Robert J. Deckert Lyndsi J. Engstrom Beverly J. Fredrickson Dorothy Carlstad Doug DeGree Michael C. Enslin Matt Freed James and Laurel Carnine Dennis L. Deitner Laura L. Entwistle Douglas and Dawn Freeman Sandra A. Carns Nadine A. DelaBarre Karen R. Erber Corinne A. Frey Miller C. Carter Greg and Kim DeLorme Eldon and Penny Erickson Steve Friddle Rodney D. Caufield April Demaree Linda L. Erickson Janice K. Frisk Wojciech Cebulak Bill Demars Deborah L. Erickson Michael G. Frost Gerard and LuAnn Cederstrom David and Myrna DeMers Boyd and Kae Erickson Jessica A. Fuchs Dermer Chadwell Robert and Brenda Demke Shelley K. Erickson David and Nancy Fuller Andre’ Champieux-Miller Richard D. Dendinger Lori S. Erickson Don and Ardie Gackle Michael D. Chilson Evelyn Dendinger Erica A. Erickson Chuck Gad Bill Christen Darvin Derheim Barbara Erickson Michael Gaddie Nancy K. Christensen Sheila A. Deserly Lisa L. Eriksmoen Sandra L. Gaffney-Mack Bruce and Linda Christianson Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Robin Ersland Diane E. Galliett Dennis and Karen Christianson Marsha Deslauriers Eugene and Mary Ellen Ersland John and Della Galligan Kent L. Christianson Debra J. DeWitz Gregory and Diane Evanoff Eric Ganes Denita M. Clapp Jay and Sheree Diede Dawn M. Evenson Marie M. Gange Daphne O. Clark Stacey and Kasha Diehl Collin E. Evenson Twila Gantzer Kenneth D. Clark Jeff Dietz Kathleen M. Fagerland Robert and Kathleen Garbe Jane E. Clark Arthur Dionne Erma L. Fahlgren Barbara L. Garceau Susan M. Clarys Janis A. Dislevy Joseph J. Fahn Virginia Geesaman Chris and Alicia Clemenson Duane D. Dockter Barbara Fantle Dale Gehring Justin L. Clock John and Rita Doering James Faris and Jacqueline Larry and Karen Gehring Shea A. Colby Tammy M. Doerr Bexell - Faris Jo Ann M. Gehringer

18 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Joanna L. George Denee V. Hansen Dwight D. Hetletved Joseph C. Jastrzembski John R. Gerding Jerry and Kerry Hansen Nancy Hettwer Janice A. Jechort Larry and Cheryl Gerjets Judith K. Hansen Verlin Higgins Deann M. Jefferies Raymond E. Gerlinger Stephanie A. Hansen Patricia M. Hight Diane L. Jelinek Michael and Sibley Gessner Noel K. Hanson Mark and Linda Hildahl Cynthia Jelleberg Jerry and Patricia Giesinger Kevin and Leisa Harmon Alma Hildahl Dick and Sally Jenkins Sandra R. Gilbertson Randy and Lisa Harmon Richard K. Hill Carol Jensen John Girard Jerome Harstad Wayne and Mary Hill Barbara and Bruce Jensen Renae C. Gjellstad Ruth D. Hartman Michael R. Hill Robert H. Jensen Cristel Gjerde Marjorie and Tom Hartman Susan K. Hill Kipp and Laurie Jenson Sheila and David Glaser Susan Harvey Shirley Hintz Nathan L. Jepsen Stuart Glasoe and Anne Kelly-Glasoe Frederick R. Harvey Kathryn Hintz Shari L. Jerde Russell C. Goff Donna M. Harvey Tom and Jan Hinzpeter John and Ann Jermiason Paul J. Goldschmidt Lisa M. Haskins Bernell B. Hirning Lavern M. Jessen Jerry M. Gooch Lonnie D. Hass Terry and Gail Hjelmstad Jen S. Johannsen James S. Goodman Mary L. Hasse Diana M. Hodge I. G. Johnsen Patrick and Kimberly Gores Clara A. Hauck Daryl Hodnefield Robert A. Johnson Laverne N. Gores Kenneth P. Haugan Becky L. Hoes Jack G. Johnson Marion C. Gossman John and Terri Hauge Marita Hoffart Chad B. Johnson Gary and Judith Gottschalk Sylvia Haugeberg Jerry Hoiland Adelaide Johnson David and Dolly Gowan Lance Haugen Michael J. Holland Evelyn J. Johnson Rhonda C. Gowen Michael J. Haugen Brian and Diane Hollinger Erin A. Johnson Darla J. Graber Kelly and Roxann Hayhurst Robert and Karen Holmen Warren D. Johnson Stephen E. Grabowski Richard L. Hays Robert and Patricia Holmen Trina Johnson Tod S. Graeber Stephen A. Hayton Barry and Lynae Holmen James E. Johnson Mary A. Grafton-Krogh ZoeAnn Parker Healy Kelsey and Erin Holt Randall and Vallerie Johnson Sheila L. Green Gerding Dennis and Jane Healy Joann D. Holtz Marcia Johnson Tim and Sue Greenheck Gerald K. Healy Lenette E. Hoover Laurie A. Johnson Susan Greenheck Megan A. Healy Lloyd Hornbacher Colleen Johnson Val and Barney Greenspan James K. Heckman Bob and Deanne Horne Ken J. Johnson Ron Grimson Rick and Andrea Hedberg Brian and Janet Hornecker Ross and Lisa Johnson Delwyn E. Groninger Randy Hedberg and Roy L. Hornstein Randy W. Johnson Herbert and Isabel Groninger Cheryl Hysjulien Catherine M. Horvath Duane and Roberta Johnson Fred A. Grosz Leah J. Hedberg Curtis and Joan Houston Elaine J. Johnson Dan P. Gubbels Alyce M. Heer Hazel G. Hovde Susan D. Johnson Sheldon and Joann Gudmunson Jennifer L. Hefter Gary and Carol Hovdestad James B. Johnson Valerie J. Guenthner Joe and Jackie Hegstad Alan and Darla Howard Sharon R. Johnson Linda M. Gunville Donna M. Hegstad Sandra and Robert Hruby Terry D. Johnson Robyn M. Gust Glen D. Hegstad Larry M. Hubbard Steven and Angela Johnson Shanette R. Haarsager Celeste J. Heidbreder Courtney J. Huber Thurstan and Jodi Johnson Karin J. Haas Nancy L. Heideman Darlene Huber Richard Johnston Brian Hack Don and Elaine Heinitz Gaye H. Huckell John C. Johnston Vernon and Marlene Haddeland Lorraine Heinitz George and Peggy Hudson Pat and Mary Kay Jones Michael K. Hady Jenny and Wade Heintz Anton A. Huether Lori A. Jones Mike Hady Richard P. Heit Sonja A. Huether-Meier Bonnie J. Jorgenson Ralph and Cheryl Hafner Andrew J. Heitkamp Kathryn A. Huettl Jerry and Pat Jorgenson Dawn M. Haga Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Audrey Hugelen Corky and Debbie Joslin Brian Hagan Gerry S. Helmers Peter Hugret and Judith Howard Steve and Nancy Joyal Jerome T. Hagen Dennis Helmers Michael J. Hummel Kristy J. Judd Connie R. Hagen Brandyn and Alison Hendrickson Don and Sherry Hummel Amanda N. Juelson A. R. Haggerty Jennifer K. Henjum Karen Humphreys Lorell and Renae Jungling James and Linda Haider Joseph and Margaret Hennes Jeffrey L. Hurd Duane Jussero Rodney Hair Michelle A. Hennessy JoAnne E. Hurdelbrink Ronald and Donna Just Margie Hair Patrick M. Hennessy Debra K. Hurt Patricia T. Kaald Linda Hallberg Arliss V. Hennix Mary E. Huston David E. Kaliher Duane F. Halvorson Kenneth Hennix Paul H. Isaacson Deborah and Larry Kallias Betty Halvorson Jerome Henricks Lorraine A. Jacobson John D. Karhoff Lori A. Haman Timothy D. Henry Beverly Jacobson Roger Keeley Sally A. Hambek Ronald and Donna Hensen Ruth Jagd Kathryn Keene Roger D. Hammer Michael F. Herman James J. Jamros Nicole Keene Walfrid Hankla Marsha L. Hermanson Mark Jantzer Harvey Keeney

19 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Roger and Linda Kellenberger Curtis Krueger JoAnn K. Linrud Dale and Kay Mattern Robert W. Keller Darin and Amy Krueger Grace L. Lippert Dawn Mattern Christopher Keller and Lesly Pearce Stanley J. Kruger Michael and Mary Littler Wesley T. Matthews Vern and Olive Kelly Brian Kruk Richard O. Lochthowe Karen L. Matthies Tracy A. Kennedy Tony and Marla Kulig Mary S. Lockrem Marilyn Mattson Ardyth Kenner Amy J. Kulp Edward C. Lockwood Joan L. Mattson Galen C. Kihle Curtis W. Kumpf Maxine Lodmell Douglas Mattson and Penny Miller Marguerite A. Kilber Mary B. Kynett Ronald I. Loen Mark D. Mattson Kathryn C. Kilroy Robert and Lanae LaBonte Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Robert and Kathy Mau John and Phyllis Kincheloe Ronald and Duska LaCount Lucille M. Loftesnes Jesse D. Maupin Carl and Margaret Kinnoin Carl and Jennifer Lade Gerald and Janice Lokken Dianne C. Maupin Leo J. Kinsella Pamela J. Lambert Hugh and Deeann Long Deborah A. Maves Steven C. Kirby Christopher and Rachelle Lamoureux Scot and Melissa Long Hugh and Jane Mayer Anna R. Kitzman Carolyn L. Lamson Travis D. Loock Patricia J. Mayer Heather M. Kjos Patrick Landsiedel Roger and Ann Looyenga Robert and DeAnn Mayer Jay and Michelle Klabunde Terri Lang Dave and Marsha Looysen Roger and Jodi Mazurek Deanna B. Klein Ione K. Lang Scott C. Louser Thomas P. McDonald George F. Klemz Tyrone and Rita Curl Langager Ila C. Lovdahl Larry and Deanne McFall Malenius W. Klimpel Dan and Jerlyn Langemo Elizabeth C. Love Colin and McFarlen William (Bill, Marlys & Thomas and Mary Langrud Nancy Love Ralph A. McFetridge Malenius) Klimpel Darwin and Nancy Langseth Phil Lowe Edward J. McIntyre Wally Kline Michael A. Larson Karen and Dale Lucas Pamela McKay Roger and Jayne Kluck Arley and Sandra Larson Mike and Nancy Lucy Corienne McLaughlin Howard D. Klug Richard L. Larson Paul Lucy William W. McLees Paulette Klungtvedt Tom Larson Dale and Cindy Ludwig Shirley A. McMillan Lisa D. Knauer Ardella A. Larson Linda Luedke Tami J. McNally Jonn and Ann Knecht Bonnie J. Larson Rian and Carla Luehe Chad McNally Loretta Knight Ronald and Jesslyn Larson Linda K. Lumley Ryan P. McNally Ilene Knight Lowell and Ann Latimer Judith A. Lund Patrick W. McNally Alana R. Knittel Inez M. Laugtug Karen L. Lund Terry and Luanne McPartland Michael and Alice Knoop Thomas J. Lautenschlager Audrey Lunday Wanda M. McWhorter Connie Knudson Donna Lawrence Alyce A. Lunde Jodi L. Meadows Julia A. Koble Kevin and Tracey Lawson Jay and Jacie Lundeen Ernie and Helen Medalen Carol Koelle Colleen A. Leary Tom and Nan Lundeen Scott and Sara Medalen William A. Koering Amy J. Leathers Mark Luther Curt and Lorraine Medalen Mark Kohlman Edward A. LeBeau Wesley and Donna Luther Bruce W. Meidinger Mark and Mary Koponen John and Bonnie Leddon II Marian R. Lutz Lily M. Meijer William W. Koponen Jennifer A. Leddon Mark Lyman Stuart Melby and Karen Pocha-Melby Sandra L. Kopp Terrie R. Lee Steven D. Lysne Robert J. Melby Coral I. Kora Gary H. Lee David MacArthur John and Mary Mercer Glenda D. Korgel Art and Beverlee Lee A.P. MacDonald Jeff and Cheryl Merck Kenneth and Frances Kostad Carla A. Lee Linda R. Madsen Jason M. Merck Blaine Kotasek Donald and Ruth Legacie Todd and Marlys Magnuson Roger Mergenthal Cy C. Kotaska Virginia Leidholt Gregg C. Magnuson Minnie Mary Merrill Steve Kottsick David M. Leidholt Harlow and Pauline Magnusson Herb and Shirley Meschke Mary L. Kowalski Daniel J. Leidholt Beverly Mahoney Karen A. Meyer Blake and Brenda Krabseth Alice G. Leonard Joanne Manchester Gerald and Mavis Meyer Julie M. Kraenzel Amy C. Leonard-Emery Gene and Merry Manson Tim and Laura Mihalick Robert P. Kraft Paul and Cheryl Lepp Jesse and Kimberly Marion Wesley and Carol Miller Kim Kraft Bonnie S. Ler Clark Markell Todd G. Mikkelson John and Mary Kraljic Gary T. Leslie Richard D. Marquart Henry and Sharon Milkey Bryan E. Kramer Diane E. Lesmann Kate D. Marshall Jeff and Peggy Miller Dorothy J. Kramer Steven and Cheryl Lesmeister Allison Marsland Charles A. Miller Lisa M. Kramer Betty A. Lewis Gwen D. Martin Jeff Miller Brekka E. Kramer Audrey R. Lilly Lora L. Martin Sheila Miller Charles L. Kramer James C. Limke Marcia K. Martin Laura and Blaine Miller Ruby Krause Grant D. Limke Merlin Martin Steve and Brittany Miller Gene and Judy Krebs Gregory and Brenda Limke Wayne Martinsen Laurel L. Miller Karen K. Krebsbach Richard E. Limke Constance B. Martinson Roger R. Mitzel Cheryl A. Kremer Chris Lindseth Mike and Donna Massine Gary and Donelda Mitzel Kathleen A. Kroke Michael and Nichole Linnell Thomas and Kathleen Mastel Tammi M. Moen

20 President’s Report 2010-11 donors James and Joni Moen Keith A. Neshem Patricia A. Parker Selmer Moen Robin and Debra Ness Ruby Parker Margaret L. Molin Paul Ness Mildred Parrill Karl and Diane Moline Paula L. Nett Douglas and Kristi Patterson Jo Moller Suzanne M. Neufang Janinne L. Paulson Janis Moller Orville and Melinda Neuhalfen Corrine M. Paulson Jim and Kim Montgomery Debra M. Nichols Laurel A. Payne Neil L. Moore Larry and Merrilee Nielsen Nancy R. Pearson Melanie R. Moore Max E. Niesar Tom and Tonya Pearson Rose M. Morgan Brenda J. Niess Bernard Pellenwessel Judy L. Morley Mae C. Niewoehner Gladys Pennington Gail M. Morlock Cheryl Nilsen Nathan A. Perdue Tim and Kim Morris Maria A. Norbury Donna M. Perkins Gregory S. Morrison Neil and Ren’ee Nordquist Kelly and Holly Perrin Scott R. Moum Gregory A. Norgard Leon M. Perzinski Rolf and Nancy Mueller Randall and WyAnn Northrop Jerald E. Petersen Janitda L. Mueller Kathleen F. Notestine Terry A. Peterson Marie A. Muller Barbara Nutter Myra and Dale Peterson Patsy A. Muri Jack and Colette Nybakken Hal and Sheila Peterson Mollie L. Murphy Theresa Nyre Donald J. Petron Laura L. Murray Amber M. O’Brien Greg Petz Stacy L. Murschel Deanne L. Ober Paula Pfau Joan M. Musch Elizabeth Odahlen Melanie A. Pfau Richard and Bernie Muus Lindsy L. Okland Douglas A. Pfliger Eileen C. Myers Diane M. Olinger Donarae G. Picton Jeanette H. Mygland Clark A. Olsen Walter Piehl Tom and Gloria Myhra Clarence P. Olson Lydel B. Pierce Alison Myhra Carley V. Olson Wilma J. Pierson Margie Myhra Mervin Olson Sean and Melissa Pitman Barbara A. Myhre Marcia L. Olson Paul and Kellie Plutowski Kimberly M. Mytopher MarVonne A. Olson Russell F. Pommier Wayne E. Naas Linda Olson and David Leite Heather Pontius Amelia R. Nash Renee J. Olson Rebecca L. Porter Ellen M. Nason Yvonne and Paul Olson Connie S. Portscheller Barbara and Craig Nathan Connie Olson Bruce L. Prather Lucille E. Nathan Mildred C. Olson Deborah and John Pribula Jeanne K. Nathe Gordon R. Olson James J. Probst William A. Nawrocki Marlene Olson Roger E. Pullen Gene Neal Scott S. Olson Theodore W. Quanrud Jolene K. Nechiporenko Fern M. Olson John M. Quie Jon and Judy Nehring Lance and Jennifer Olson Jeron Quincy Amy and John Neiss James D. Olson Terry Quinlen Alyssa L. Nelson Laurel Olson Gary A. Rabe Judith F. Nelson Renee L. Omvig C.J. Rabideau Floyd M. Nelson Marlene and Gene Opland Gary E. Ramey Mariea E. Nelson Riggs and Phyllis Opland Lavine Ramsay Cynthia M. Nelson Robbie A. Opperude Harold E. Randall Brent and Brook Nelson Gordon Opstad Mark B. Rasmuson Randy and Dorian Nelson Sarah R. Orth Paul Rasmussen Lois A. Nelson Lois K. Ostenson Winston D. Rasmusson Jordan Nelson Alvina Overton Robert Rau Brian S. Nelson Frank J. Pacovsky Lynn Redden Jeffrey J. Nelson Wayne D. Pallett Jacqueline Reep-Jarmin Reness L. Nelson Denise M. Pappa James A. Reeves Marilyn J. Nelson Dennis P. Parisien Wade D. Regier Gary and Jenette Nelson Russell and Nancy Parizek Brian Reile Robyn D. Nelson Lana R. Parizek Jody and Peggy Reinisch Janice I. Nerem Herb Parker Jr Ken and Deb Reinke William Nesheim William Parker David Reiser Kelly and Maria Nesheim Wes Parker Paula R. Renfandt Harley and Nancy Neshem Melissa Parker and Sean Rahn Alison J. Repnow

21 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Rita M. Resch Clyde E. Rostad Priscilla Scheet Mary C. Skare Donald and Mary Revers Thomas A. Rostvedt Clara A. Schell Kurtis I. Skari Ruth Ann Rexine Vicki J. Roth Robert A. Schempp Donald C. Skari Robert and Shirley Richter Ronald Royer Genevieve G. Schentzel Galen O. Skarphol Rodney W. Richter Norma J. Ruble Harley Schepp Doris Slaaten Daniel P. Richter Darrell and Judy Rud Janice L. Schepp George and Joanne Slanger Darrell D. Richter Virgil and Geraldeen Rude Randall and Wanda Schepp Rachel G. Slater Barbara Rings Paul and Renae Rudolph Melissa J. Scheresky Clifford and Laureva Slavsky Jeffrey and Tammy Risk Jerome Rudolph Laurence and Lenore Scheresky Betty J. Sletto Jason A. Rist Mary L. Rutten Carol A. Scheufler Patrick A. Slotsve Marie S. Ristvedt Scott and Rebecca Ruzicka Janel M. Schiele Mark D. Slotsve Arlene A. Ritzke Jerry E. Ryan Laurel Schlag Sherry K. Slycord Marquerite A. Rivera Elaine E. Sahl Jason and Tiffany Schmelz Gregory D. Smestad David Rochholz Gerald Sahli Zona F. Schmidt Darryl Smette Brian S. Rodgers Lorna Sambor Richard C. Schmidt Gordon Smette Steven J. Rodvold Pamela Samuelson Rodney J. Schmidt Dennis R. Smith Brenda K. Roedocker Maynard H. Sandberg Daniel D. Schmidt Michael and Kristie Smith David and Carmen Roedocker John and Carol Sander Vonda Schmidt Kathleen J. Smith Luann Roehrich Mary A. Sander J. P. Schmitt Paul O. Soderberg Alpha Roeszler Joy K. Sanders Dave R. Schmitz William and Lora Soderholm Ron and Lynn Rogelstad Robert Sando Sue L. Schneider Melva L. Sogard Milt and Bonnie Rolle Clarine A. Sandstrom Ralph and Anne Schneider Sheryl L. Solberg Sharon Rollman Terry and Lynda Sandvold Donna M. Schrantz Eileen Solberg Lowell and Carole Romfo Robert F. Sanke Glenn and Paula Schreiner Lois M. Solheim Rod Romine Terence L. Sarkilahti Kathryn L. Schug Donald L. Soli Colleen A. Ronning Beulah L. Saunders Chuck and Deb Schultz Shane and Lori Soltis Robert B. Ronning Barbara Schach Robin A. Schumacher Dean Somerville Eldon Ronning Lucas and Trisha Schaefer James and Mary Schuman Gary R. Sorensen Inez F. Rose Linda Schaefer Patrick and Colleen Schwan Leslie A. Soules Marla R. Rose Eva Schafer Toni D. Schwartz Tami D. Soupir Gary J. Ross Michael Schaff Rhonda M. Schwartz Boyd and Chantel Southam Scott and Linda Ross John and Wendy Schaffer Ladonna L. Schwieger Ragene Sovak Judy Ross Gracia L. Schall Jerry E. Sears Jason Spain Carol M. Rostad Jenice M. Schall Irene and Tennis Seivert Melissa J. Spelchen Scott Rostad Lynn Scharbow Richard Seklecki Mark S. Sperry Dorothy A. Rostad Neil and Jo Scharpe Corrine R. Semmen Jerome and Judith Spitzer Muriel Rostad Loren D. Scheer Marv and Barb Semrau Nolan and Dionne Spooner David and Jean Senger Jack E. Sprague Jeff Senger Connie Springsted Leah Seright Cornelia St. Croix Clinton Severson and Conni Ahart Ellen St. Croix Irene Severson Derris and Lois Stafslien Tom and Anita Seymour Jerald D. Stafslien H. Erik and Jane Shaar Jerry and Diane Stai Amanda Shadbolt Ken and Sandy Starr Gloria N. Shamberger Lindsay G. Stayton Lynn D. Shannon-Gall Blaine A. Steiner Misty L. Shearer Diane K. Stevens Richard Sheldon Harold Stewart Patrick and Deborah Sheldon John and Jodi Stewart Margaret E. Sherve Lawrence E. Stewart Bert and Anna Marie Shomento David and Lualice Stockert Mike and Marie Sidener Nanci J. Stockmann Joe and Nancy Siefried Olivia F. Stout Carol J. Siegle Ned and Tracy Strand Lawrence F. Silver Les Strege Kenneth and Ellen Simmons Roscoe Streyle Dale R. Simon Holly S. Striefel-Mosser Greg and Pam Simonson Almon Strong Lowell and Verna Skabo Mary J. Sullivan Mark V. Skapik Robert D. Sundberg

22 President’s Report 2009-102010-11 donors Jaycin L. Sundheim Larry P. Volk Lori J. Willert Behm Energy, Inc. Robert and Diane Svangstu Dean Vorland Mary W. Williams Best Western Kelly Inn James E. Swanson Allyn and Linda Vosberg Claire M. Williams Bradley Eyecare, P.C. Patricia A. Swanson Lanny and Linda Wade Lorraine J. Willoughby Brady, Martz & Associates Tom and Judy Swanson Warren Wagner Mary E. Wilson Bremer Bank Jan Swenson Marilyn J. Wagner Penny J. Wilson Burger King John Szala Weylin and Shila Wahlstrom Jerry and Priscilla Wilson Central Power Electric Coop., Inc. M. A. Talbott Jay and Carla Wahlund Gerald L. Wilson Charlie’s Main Street Cafe Carolyn A. Tandberg Larry and Edwina Wahlund Jack and Suzanne Wilson Chiropractic Arts Larry and Deborah Taylor Cody C. Wakeford Tiffany R. Wilson Clear Channel Nancy C. Taylor Mary Walaker Marian Wilson Boettcher Clute Office Equipment Connie Teets Sheila A. Walcoff Michael Wilz Coca-Cola Bottling Company Paul and Sherri Tefft Charles and M Wald Ret. Rosie J. Winczewski West, Inc. Bruce J. Terpening Theresa J. Wald James Winczewski Coldwell Banker-1st Minot Realty Diane Thacker Terry and Doreen Wald Dick and Judy Winje Copperhead Corporation Nancy L. Thane Jeff Wald Kathleen A. Winkler Coughlin Construction John W. Theisen Donald Wald Marcy L. Witteman Craft Builders Sheryl Theisen Gary and Arlene Walhaug Mary L. Wittich Dacotah Bank Patricia G. Thom Ottis E. Walizer Brian Wolf Dakota Fence Myron and Shirley Thompson F. Bruce and Diane Walker, Jr Verna L. Wolf Dakota Rattlers Wrestling Club Douglas Thompson Sarah L. Walker Tammy J. Wolf Don Bessette Motors, Inc. Clyde R. Thorne Robert E. Walstad Roberta Wolf Doris L Christensen Revocable Trust Sarah L. Thorson DuWayne and Karen Walz Mary J. Wolf Dufner Construction, Inc. Gary F. Thuner Ruth J. Wangerud Dennis and Liz Wolsky Dunn Diehl Dental Lab Doug and Kim Tiedman Charles M. Wankel Kirsten D. Wolsky Eagle Well Service Mark J. Timbrook James L. Wankel R. Lynn and Betty Wood EAPC Architects Michael Timm Kristen M. Warmoth Debra M. Wright Eck Foundation Roger and Michelle Tollefson Janet Washek Audrey A. Wright Eide Bailly LLP Robert K. Torgerson Clair Watne Kathy R. Wyman Electraped Johnna E. Torr Steven C. Watson Gloria M. Yachyshen Enbridge Pipelines ND Dina N. Trang Mark and Jocelyn Wax Kevin and Renae Yale Fargo Glass and Paint of Minot William J. Triplett David W. Weber Findlay S. Young Farstad Oil Inc. Roger D. Triplett Laurie E. Weber Trista B. Zacharias Fire Extinguishing Systems, Inc. Robert Trobaugh Ashley J. Wedge Dean and Heidi Zaderaka First International Bank & Trust Louis A. Trombetta Wanda Wehrman Gene E. Zahursky-Klein First Western Bank and Trust David Troxel Matthew D. Weidler Lois E. Zander Food Management, Inc. Darrik and Betsy Trudell Darla W. Weigel Merle T. Zander Footlocker Kathleen M. Tschetter Robert H. Weigelt Terry Zeltinger Forward Communication Ted E. Turcotte Wanda Weinbar Linda S. Zeltinger Gannett Foundation Peggy and Ronald Undlin Gary and C.G. Weisenberger Angela K. Zerr Gate City Bank Curtis and Irva Undlin Loren and Brenda Weishaar Kara Ziegler GoodSearch Ronald and Margaret Ungerman Marilyn K. Welke-Gray Lana E. Zimbelman Gooseneck Implement Scott L. Urban Carmen A. Welscher Curtis D. Zimbelman Grand International Inn Todd and Heidi Van Dusen Michelle and Roger Welsh Michael and Kristine Zimmer Greenwood Plumbing & Heating John P. Van Grinsven Dwight and Deb Wentz DelRae Zimmerman H & R Block Dan R. Van Ness Tom and Susan Wentz, Jr Dustin Zmetana Harley’s Arrowhead Conoco Dorothy A. Van Sickle Thomas A. Wentz Holiday Inn Richelle L. VanBuren-Walls Karin M. Wentz organizations/ Homesteaders Restaurant Nancy L. Vanbussel Brock Weppler businesses Hooterville Flion Lions LeRae and Todd Vangsness Alta Mae Westgaard Advanced Builders, LLC Info Tech Jeanne M. Vanorny Richard K. Westlake Advanced Business Methods ING Steve and Jackie Velk Charles H. Westlie Advanced Investment Consulting Inc. INREIT Management, LLC Laurie L. Verbitsky Alan Westphal All American Trophies & Screen Investors Mgmt. & Marketing, Inc. Dr. Jeffrey and Janelle Verhey Gary and Kim Weydahl Printing Investors Real Estate Trust Kenneth and Cassie Vetter Denise M. Weyrauch All Seasons Sport About Inc. Isaacson & Associates, Inc. Zona G. Vick Robert A. Wheeler Allstate Insurance - Kim Albert Jim Artz Insurance Kevin J. Vigested Pat and Renae Wheeler Anesthesia Personal Ledger John & Lucille Decker Charitable Vincent Villanueva Keith and Pat White Anonymous Gift Endowment Fran Visina Kyia J. Whiteman Arrowhead Liquors - Lamplighter Kemper Construction Co. Lando D. Vix David and Kristen Wick Lounge KMOT-TV Tracy A. Vizzier Cindy L. Wiest Bacon - Indigo Signworks Knowles Jewelry

23 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Krebsbach Realty Precision Plus Construction Trinity Health Wells Fargo Educational Matching KXND Fox TV Preferred Restaurant Group, Inc. Trinity Health Pediatric Staff Wells Fargo Foundation Larson Electric Preferred Travel Twin Oaks Resort Xcel Energy Foundation Levi Strauss Foundation Premier Pulses International, Inc. United Community Bank of Lipp Chiropractic Clinic, PC Prudential Preferred Properties Inc. North Dakota in honor Lite-Form of Minot LLC Quick Zip Steel Buildings U.S. Bank of Minot In Honor of Blair Anderson Loveland Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. R & K Contractors, Inc. Val’s Cyclery Barbara Erickson Lowe’s Garden Center Ready Builders, Inc. Vallely Sport & Marine Linda M. Kellenberger Lowe’s Printing, Inc. Real Builders, Inc. Valleyview Falls Golf & Go-Carts Sheryl Theisen M.A.R.S. Reiten Broadcasting, Inc. Walker Landscaping & Construction Findlay S. Young Mackley Construction Results Unlimited Watne Better Homes & Gardens Magic City Beverage Roger Ward North American Realtors In Honor of Theodore Brinkman Magic City Financial Group Rolac Contracting Wells Fargo - Minot Marcia J. Brinkman Mandan High School Athletic Ryan Chevrolet, Inc. Wells Fargo Community Support Mary J. Elofson Department Sage Hill LLP Wells Fargo Foundation Carol A. Sander Material Testing Services Sammy’s Pizza, Pasta & Chicken West Oaks Animal Hospital Ronald A. Ungerman Maxson Law Office, P.C. Schlager Concrete Western Agency Inc - Minot Mayo Medical Center - Mayo Sertoma Club of Minot Western Steel & Plumbing In Honor of Ruth and Charles Clinic Rochester Signal Management Corp. Wholesale Supply Company Hoffman Botanical Scholarship McGee, Hankla, Backes & Sleep Inn Wilbur Ellis Company Endowment Dobrovolny Soltis Business Forms Xcel Energy Sara Aeikens MDU Resources Foundation Souris Valley Dental Group Xcel Energy Foundation Metro Developers LLC SRT Communications, Inc. Zimmer Insurance & Marketing In Honor of Teresa Seright Minot Area Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph’s Community Health Janelle K. Verhey Minot Convention & Visitors Foundation estates & trusts Bureau State Farm Companies Foundation Boyd A. Smith Estate In Honor of Doris Slaaten Minot Country Club State Farm Insurance Co. Lynn W. Aas Minot Daily News Stevick Business Forms matching gift Orlin and Millie Backes Minot Domestic Violence Center Subway #12480 - Express Foods, Inc. corporate sponsors Rich and Vicky Campbell Minot Family YMCA The Heritage Singers 4Charity Foundation Helen G. Christensen Minot Guaranty & Escrow Co. The UPS Store Devon Energy Corporation Garnet Cox Minot Model Alumni Association Thomas Family Funeral Home G A P Foundation David and Myrna DeMers Minot Restaurant Supply Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Gannett Foundation Donna M. Fettig Minot Symphony Association Thorsrud Supply Co., Inc. Levi Strauss Foundation Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Minot Wrestling Booster Club Tires Plus Lucent Technologies Patricia M. Hight Minot’s Finest Collision Center Tollefson’s Retail Group Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Alma Hildahl Monarch Products Company Tom and Frances Leach Northwestern Mutual Foundation Curtis and Joan Houston Montana Dakota Utilities - MDU Foundation Inc. Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Audrey Hugelen MSU Alumni Association Gaming Town & Country Credit Union Program Adelaide Johnson MSU Student Nurses Association Town & Country Insurance Sun Microsystems Foundation Ardyth Kenner MSU Student Social Work Agency, LLC US Bancorp Foundation Wally Kline Organization Treble Makers Verizon Foundation Krebsbach Realty Nash Finch Co. Bonnie J. Larson ND Interscholastic Athletic Audrey R. Lilly Administrators Assn. JoAnn K. Linrud Neenah West Chiropractic, Inc. Elizabeth C. Love Newman Outdoor Advertising Ernie and Helen Medalen North Country Sportswear Wilma J. Pierson North Hill Bowl Maynard H. Sandberg Northern Tier Credit Union Chuck and Deb Schultz Northern Trophy and Engraving Ragene Sovak Northstar Steel Co. DuWayne and Karen Walz Northwest Association of Robert A. Wheeler Horticulture Northwest Building Improvement in memory Overhead Door Company In Memory of Alf Aanestad Papa Murphy’s Naedine Aanestad Paradise Spas & Motor Sports Beverly J. Fredrickson Pita Pit LLC Joe and Jackie Hegstad Prairie Engineering Prairie Federal Credit Union

24 President’s Report 2010-11 donors In Memory of Arthur Anderson Deanne Johnson and Larry McFall In Memory of Ruth Hoffman Jo Moller Nathan Anderson Deborah K. Kallias Joan E. Anderson Barb Myhre Kim Kraft Joanne R. Barr Chuck and Deb Schultz In Memory of Regina Artz Loveland Ready Mix Duane F. Halvorson Marv and Barbara Semrau Marita Hoffart Concrete, Inc. Marita Hoffart Tom and Anita Seymour Shirley Martz Adelaide Johnson Greg Simonson In Memory of Basketball Coaches Marilyn Mattson Carolyn L. Lamson Doris Slaaten Duane W. Leitzke Colin McFarlen Clark Markell Ken and Sandy Starr Laura E. Miller Nancy Mueller John and Jodi Stewart In Memory of Carol Belinskey Janis Moller Barbara A. Myhre Dorothy A. Van Sickle Clara J. Ayers Melanie R. Moore Amelia R. Nash Lando Vix Rose M. Morgan Northwest Association of F. Bruce and Diane Walker, Jr In Memory of Dorothy Belisle Barbara Nutter Horticulture Clair Watne Clara J. Ayers Laurel Olson Doris Slaaten Dick and Judy Winje James D. Olson Jerome and Judith Spitzer In Memory of Alley Bertsch Marlene Opland In Memory of DeWayne Martin Brent Bertsch Alvina Overton In Memory of Mabel Honadel Patricia A. Swanson Lana R. Parizek Patricia A. Swanson In Memory of Deb Bodine Lavine Ramsay In Memory of Shirley Martz Marita Hoffart Ruth Ann Rexine In Memory of Kathleen Johnson Dave and Kathy Aas Robert Richter Shirley Hintz Gary and Carol Hovdestad In Memory of Solveig B Boen Sharon Rollman Kemper Construction Co. Anna Biberdorf Muriel Rostad In Memory of Elaine Kittell James and Mary Schuman Ronald and Carol Boen Elaine E. Sahl Orlin and Millie Backes John and Jodi Stewart Betty J. Sletto Lorna Sambor Dwight and Renee Farrell Pamela Samuelson In Memory of Leonard Maxwell In Memory of Marie C. Bourquin Barbara Schach In Memory of Lawrence Korte Val and Barney Greenspan Shirley Hintz Irene Seivert Marita Hoffart Dan and Jerlyn Langemo Corrine R. Semmen In Memory of Arlene McNally Irene Severson In Memory of Harold Kostenio Julie P. Adams In Memory of Lowell Boyum Bert and Anna Marie Shomento Clifford and Laureva Slavsky Jay and Dyanne Altringer Marita Hoffart Cornelia St. Croix Kimberly A. Amick Jan Swenson In Memory of Agnes Ladendorf Donald and Joyce Anderson In Memory of Maxine Carlson Myron and Shirley Thompson Clara Ayers Darryl and Eunice Anderson Wesley and Donna Luther Trinity Health Pediatric Staff Susan V. Anderson Peggy Undlin In Memory of Allen Larson Patrick and Amy Artz In Memory of Ted Coulter LeRae Vangsness Dorothy A. Rostad Orlin and Millie Backes Val and Barney Greenspan Lando D. Vix Sertoma Club of Minot Behm Energy, Inc. Wanda Weinbar Tawnya N. Bernsdorf In Memory of William Cresap Gary A. Weisenberger In Memory of Duane W. Leitzke Nadine Blesener Patricia A. Swanson Michelle Welsh Carolyn A. Tandberg Steve and Barb Blikre Liz Wolsky William and Mary Alice Bliven In Memory of Dr. Richard Kirsten D. Wolsky In Memory of Hardy D. Lieberg Jim and Constance Blomberg Dormont Lois E. Zander Lynn W. Aas Marla Bonebrake Myrna K. Anderson Warren and Marjorie Allen Brad and Melessa Bosch Donald and Carolyn Andrews In Memory of Frank Ellingson Chuck and Leslie Barney William L. Boyeff Mark Larson and Nancy Bjork Art and Beverlee Lee Coughlin Construction Frank and Valerie Bruels Lucille Burckhard Janis A. Dislevy Donald A. Bunce Elizabeth E. Cameron In Memory of Arie Fischbach Larry and Holly Eidsness George and Sherry Carlson Jill Carlson Marita Hoffart Dale and LaDonna Elhardt Dennis and Karen Christianson Robert and Brenda Demke Grace Fisher Kristen Collins Stacey and Kasha Diehl In Memory of Kathy Grina Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Merri Jo Connole Eleanor G. Dormont Susan K. Hill Bob and Deanne Horne Oscar and Roxanne Corum Wendi Dormont Ken J. Johnson Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Sandi Dormont In Memory of Brian Hagel Blake and Brenda Krabseth Joyce M. Ekness John and Julie Drady Walter Piehl Lowell and Ann Latimer Michael and Tammy Elgie Eldora C. Eliason JoAnn K. Linrud Donna Elgie Stephen A. Hayton In Memory of Helen B. Hathaway Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Dale and LaDonna Elhardt Marita Hoffart Tom and Gloria Myhra Clark Markell Paul and Bonnie K. Ellingboe Michael J. Holland Minot Symphony Association Michelle L. Elm

25 President’s Report 2010-11 donors Boyd and Kae Erickson Melinda Neuhalfen In Memory of Paul Murphy Art and Beverlee Lee Erica A. Erickson ND Interscholastic Athletic Wallace and Mary Ellen Berning Virginia Leidholt Dwight and Renee Farrell Administrators Assn. Chris Lindseth Patricia Fegley Jack and Colette Nybakken In Memory of Janet Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Gregory and Nancy Fjeld Diane M. Olinger Neuenschwander Karen and Dale Lucas Dave Forthun Russell and Nancy Parizek Marita Hoffart Wesley and Donna Luther Twila Gantzer Nathan A. Perdue Dale and Kay Mattern Larry and Karen Gehring Paul and Kellie Plutowski In Memory of Keith Newman Chad McNally Susan Greenheck Terry Quinlen Paul and Renae Rudolph Herbert and Shirley Meschke Robyn M. Gust Paul Rasmussen Gerald and Mavis Meyer Michael K. Hady Paula R. Renfandt In Memory of Gordon B. Olson Wesley and Carol Miller Kevin and Leisa Harmon Alison J. Repnow Val and Barney Greenspan Henry and Sharon Milkey Lisa M. Haskins Linda R. Ross James and Joni Moen Rick and Andrea Hedberg Mary L. Rutten In Memory of Marjorie Parker Jeanette H. Mygland Joseph and Margaret Hennes Robert Sando Lynn Aas Barbara and Craig Nathan Michelle A. Hennessy Neil and Jo Scharpe Verna Aleshire Jack and Colette Nybakken Wayne and Mary Hill Glenn and Paula Schreiner Beverly Alex Carley V. Olson Brian and Janet Hornecker Kathryn L. Schug Warren and Marjorie Allen Marcia L. Olson Susan D. Johnson Marv and Barbara Semrau Orvella P. Anderson MarVonne A. Olson Marcia Johnson David and Jean Senger Bill and Joan Blesener Scott S. Olson James E. Johnson Sertoma Club of Minot Frank and Val Bruels William Parker Pat and Mary Kay Jones Patrick A. Slotsve Patricia Bye Melissa J. Parker and Sean Rah Steve and Nancy L. Joyal Shane and Lori Soltis Maxine Carlson Ruby Parker Lorell and Renae K. Jungling Dean Somerville Jean Carlson Patricia A. Parker Tracy A. Kennedy Nolan and Dionne Spooner Rodney D. Caufield Wes Parker Paulette Klungtvedt Jerry and Diane Stai Kenneth D. Clark Steven J. Rodvold Connie Knudson Blaine A. Steiner Faith J. Condon Luann J. Roehrich Steve Kottsick Robert D. Sundberg Garnet Cox Merrill Schalow Charles L. Kramer Jaycin and Michelle Sundheim Betty Day Laurel Schlag Darin and Amy Krueger Robert and Diane Svangstu Diane C. Dufner J. P. Schmitt Art and Beverlee Lee Darrik and Betsy Trudell Larry and Mary Eide Marv and Barbara Semrau Daniel J. Leidholt Steve and Jackie Velk Donna Elgie Mary C. Skare Virginia Leidholt Larry and Edwina Wahlund Boyd and Kae Erickson Olivia F. Stout Alice G. Leonard F. Bruce and Diane Walker, Jr. Dwight and Renee Farrell Almon Strong Betty A. Lewis DuWayne and Karen Walz Matt Freed Jeanne M. Vanorny James C. Limke Wanda Wehrman Jerry M. Gooch Lanny and Linda Wade Grant D. Limke Loren and Brenda Weishaar Herbert and Isabel Groninger Janet Washek Michael and Mary Littler Dwight and Deb Wentz Sheldon and Joann Gudmunson Richard K. Westlake Edward C. Lockwood Lori J. Willert Mike Hady Charles H. Westlie Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes James and Rosie Winczewski Linda Hallberg Keith and Pat White David and Marsha Looysen Kara Ziegler Walfrid Hankla Roberta Wolf Mike and Nancy Lucy Noel K. Hanson Rian and Carla Luehe In Memory of Shirley Martz Tom and Marjorie Hartman In Memory of Pauline Peterson Tom and Nan Lundeen Barb Myhre Gerald K. Healy Sertoma Club of Minot Wes and Donna Luther Megan A. Healy Todd and Marlys Magnuson In Memory of Leontine Mello ZoeAnn Parker Healy In Memory of Ima Pfau Gregg C. Magnuson Sertoma Club of Minot Rick and Andrea Hedberg Patricia A. Swanson Mandan High School Athletic Mark and Linda Hildahl Department In Memory of Elizabeth Meyer Alma Hildahl In Memory of Bruce Pollert Gene and Merry Manson Marita Hoffart Audrey Hugelen Orlin and Millie Backes Robert and DeAnn Mayer Beverly Jacobson Herbert (Gene) and Isabel Hugh and Jane M. Mayer In Memory of Arnold Molnar Kipp and Laurie Jenson Groninger Pamela McKay Virginia Leidholt Lavern M. Jessen William W. McLees Adelaide Johnson In Memory of Richard Priess Patrick W. McNally In Memory of Tim Monicken James B. Johnson Patricia A. Swanson Karen A. Meyer Herb Parker Jr Susan D. Johnson Neil L. Moore Trina Johnson In Memory of Elizabeth Pross Jeanne K. Nathe In Memory of Nancy Mosbaek John and Phyllis Kincheloe Val and Barney Greenspan Brent and Brook Nelson Val and Barney Greenspan Dan and Jerlyn Langemo Nicole Keene Randy and Dorian Nelson Marita Hoffart Darwin and Nancy Langseth Robin and Debra Ness Lowell and Ann Latimer In Memory of Mark Purdy Thomas A. Wentz 26 President’s Report 2010-11 donors In Memory of Robby Richardson Elaine J. Johnson Sandra L. Kopp Minot Convention & Visitors Stephanie A. Hansen Kristy J. Judd Virginia Leidholt Bureau Jennifer A. Leddon Duane Jussero MSU Alumni Association Gaming Minot Daily News Ione K. Lang Chad McNally Minot Domestic Violence Center In Memory of Vera Roberts Lowell and Ann Latimer Stuart Melby and Karen Pocha- Minot Restaurant Supply Val and Barney Greenspan Donna Lawrence Melby Minot Symphony Association Judith A. Lund Gene Neal Minot Wrestling Booster Club In Memory of Kent Schaan A.P. MacDonald Paula L. Nett Northwest Building Improvement Patricia A. Swanson Harlow and Pauline Magnusson Northwestern Mutual Foundation Ole Olson Towing Beverly Mahoney Jack and Colette Nybakken People’s State Bank In Memory of Alice Schiele Mayo Medical Center - Mayo Connie J. Olson Premier Pulses International, Inc. Marita Hoffart Clinic Rochester Hal and Sheila Peterson Real Builders, Inc. Corienne McLaughlin Daniel P. Richter Reiten Broadcasting, Inc. In Memory of Emma Schnaible Shirley A. McMillan David Rochholz Ryan Chevrolet, Inc. Jon and Karla Backes Lily M. Meijer Carol M. Rostad Sertoma Club of Minot Melanie R. Moore Scott I. Rostad Sleep Inn In Memory of Steven Scholl Lucille E. Nathan Dr. Robert Sando Smitty’s Repair Patricia A. Swanson John and Amy Neiss Leah Seright SRT Communications, Inc. Judith F. Nelson David and Lualice Stockert St. Joseph’s Community Health In Memory of Charles Skaug Theresa Nyre Allyn and Linda Vosberg Foundation ZoeAnn Parker Healy Carley V. Olson Keith and Pat White The Heritage Singers Herb Parker Jr MarVonne Olson Thompson-Larson Funeral Home William Parker Paul and Yvonne M. Olson In Memory of Bruce L. Wright Tollefson’s Retail Group Laurel A. Payne Marita Hoffart Tom and Frances Leach In Memory of Tom Steenstrup Dale and Myra Peterson Foundation Inc. Wesley and Donna Luther Greg Petz 2010 President’s club Twin Oaks Resort Deborah and John Pribula members United Community Bank of North In Memory of Mary A. Thompson Theodore W. Quanrud organizations/ Dakota Marita Hoffart Winston D. Rasmusson businesses Wells Fargo - Minot Arlene A. Ritzke Behm Energy, Inc. Western ND Golf, Inc. In Memory of Ellen Tracy Dorothy A. Rostad Brady Martz & Associates Wholesale Supply Company Lynn W. Aas Laurence and Lenore Scheresky Bremer Bank Marian Askim Leah Seright Burger King individuals Ardell L. Boyeff Tom Steenstrup Coca-Cola Bottling Company Lynn Aas Owen Brenden Robert D. Sundberg West, Inc. Verna Aleshire Nita K. Brewer Laurie L. Verbitsky Copperhead Corporation Jay and Dyanne Altringer Joyce E. Brey Fran Visina Dacotah Bank Bucky and Linda Anderson Dana M. Bryan Lando Vix Dakota Dental Health Center Clara Ayers Ramona N. Buettner Don Bessette Motors, Inc. Orlin and Millie Backes Dennis and Karen Christianson In Memory of Margaret B. Tyler EAPC Architects Dennis and Diane Bellet Monica Cresap Patrick and Amy Artz Eide Bailly LLP Mary Lou Bertsch Cory V. Cresap Kenneth and Ellen Simmons Enbridge Pipelines ND Brent Bertsch Margaret and Richard Dahlgren Farstad Oil Inc. Byron and Chris Blowers Evelyn Dendinger In Memory of Zoe Van Ness First International Bank & Trust Ted and Joan Brinkman Richard and Mary Dupre ZoeAnn Parket Healy First Western Bank and Trust Dale and Vonnie Brown Wally and Iris Eckmann Herb Parker Jr Grand International Inn John and Leslie Coughlin Larry and Mary Eide I. Keating, Inc. Pamela Davy Boyd and Kae Erickson In Memory of Wiley L. Wilson Investors Mgmt. & Marketing, Inc. David and Myrna DeMers Dawn M. Evenson Bev Alex Investors Real Estate Trust Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Sheila and Dave Glaser Anesthesia Personal Ledger Isaacson & Associates, Inc. Marsha and David Deslauriers Ralph and Cheryl Hafner Robert and Shelley Condon Jim Artz Insurance Jay and Sheree Diede Betty Halvorson Faith Condon Kiwanis Club of Minot Janis Dislevy Harley’s Arrowhead Conoco Dale and LaDonna Elhardt Krebsbach Realty Wendi Dormont Mary L. Hasse Patrick and Kimberly Gores Larson Electric Sandi Dormont Wade and Jenny Heintz Randy and Lisa Harmon Lite-Form of Minot LLC Mike and Tammy Elgie Marita Hoffart Susan Harvey Lowe’s Printing, Inc. Michael Enslin Sandra and Robert Hruby Dennis Helmers Maxson Law Office, P.C. Robin Ersland Ruth Jagd Darlene Huber McGee, Hankla, Backes & Chipper and Renee Farrell Diane L. Jelinek Duane and Roberta Johnson Dobrovolny Grace Fisher Robert H. Jensen Susan D. Johnson MDU Resources Foundation Mike and Vicki Fitzmaurice Barbara and Bruce Jensen Corky and Debbie Joslin Minot Chrysler & Toyota Center Dean and Sara Frantsvog

27 President’s Report 2010-11 donors David and Nancy Fuller Robert Torgerson Bruce Bremer Fire Extinguishing Systems Don and Ardie Gackle Margaret Totdahl Bremer Bank First Cable Advertising David and Dolly Gowan Dorothy Van Sickle John Brey First International Bank & Trust Jerome Hagen Charles and Marilyn Wald Ted and Joan Brinkman First Western Bank & Trust Kevin and Leisa Harmon Bruce and Diane Walker, Jr Frank and Val Bruels Greg and Nancy Fjeld Jerome Harstad Richard Westlake Melanie and Paul Brunsdon Ron Fjeld Randy Hedberg and Cheryl Hysjulien Gary and Kim Weydahl Gene and Pat Buen Lyle and Charlotte Fogel Rick and Andrea Hedberg Kenneth Williams Kevin Burckhard Footlocker Michael Hill Lori Willoughby Burger King Joe Ford Marita Hoffart DelRae Zimmerman Arden Butts Adam Forthun Loren Holub Rich and Vicky Campbell Dusty Forthun Mel and Yvonne Hoover 2010-11 Beaver Booster Kurt Carlson Forward Communication Inc. Peter Hugret and Judith Howard members Gary Cederstrom Duane and Carol Foss Don and Sherry Hummel Advanced Builders Central Power Electric Cooperative Wayne and Brenda Foster Adelaide Johnson Advanced Business Methods Dermer Chadwell Dean and Sara Frantsvog Ken and Marcia Johnson Bev Alex Mike and Diane Chilson David and Nancy Fuller Patricia Kaald Stephen and Donelle Alford Chiropractic Arts Clinic Twila and Shelby Gantzer Nicole Keene All American Trophies & Screen Clear Channel Gate City Bank Harris and Ardyth Kenner Printing Chris and Ali Clemenson Dale and Ann Gehring Roger Kluck All Seasons Sport About Justin and Brooke Clock David and Sheila Gerding Howard Klug All State Insurance-Kim Albert Clute Office Equipment Inc. John and Arlene Gerding William Koponen Alley Bertsch Memorial Scholarship Charles Colby Mike Gessner Gene and Judy Krebs American Bank Center Cookies For You Ray and Kim Giacoletti Karen Krebsbach American Family Insurance- Copperhead Corporation Jason and Heather Gillihan Ty Langager and Rita Curl Langager Mike Lucy Craft Builders Gooseneck Implement Darwin and Nancy Langseth Donald Anderson Anderson Todd and Linda Cresap Gowan Raingutter Amy Leonard-Emery Les and Debbie Anderson Curves Steve Grabowski Betty Lewis Arrowhead Liquors/Lamplighter Dacotah Bank Grand International JoAnn Linrud Lounge Tom Dahl Tim Greenheck Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Pat and Amy Artz Dakota Dental Health Dave Greenwood Roger and Ann Looyenga Jim Artz Insurance Dakota Fence Ron Grimson Audrey Lunday Brent Askvig Dakota Square Dental Del and Karen Groninger Wes and Donna Luther Curt and Kylene Askvig Brent and Carol Danks H&R Block Joan Mattson Dean and Norma Bachmeier Josh and Kayla Dascher Vernon and Marlene Haddeland Mark Mattson Orlin and Millie Backes Dr. Robert and Kathy Deckert Mike Hady Terry and Luanne McPartland Roger and Connie Backes Bill Demars Rod and Margie Hair Tim and Laura Mihalick Bacon Signs David and Myrna DeMers Wally and Winnie Hanka Jeff and Peggy Miller Marvel and James Bakken Bob and Brenda Demke Harley’s Arrowhead Conoco Jim Montgomery Larry and Debbie Baklenko Blaine and Kathy DesLauriers Kevin and Leisa Harmon Rose Morgan Jeff Balentine David and Marsha DesLauriers Jerome Harstad Amelia Nash Jean Ballantyne John and Rita Doering John and Terri Hauge Gary and Jenette Nelson Larry and Caren Barnett Dufner Construction Kelly and Roxann Hayhurst Brian Nelson Brian Bartz Dunn Diehl Dental Lab Rick and Andrea Hedberg Kelly and Maria Nesheim Jeremy and Krista Becker Eagle Well Service Randy Hedberg and Chery Hysjulien Carley Olson Richard Becker Edward Jones-Mark Kohlman Andy and Deb Heitkamp Wayne Pallett Behm Energy Edward Jones-Greg Tschetter Dennis and Marvel Helgeson Gary and Kathy Rabe Bud Bengson Bill and Celesta Edwards Brandyn Hendrickson Harold Randall Doug and Patti Bengson Kelly and Lisa Eggl Ronald and Donna Hensen Cheryl Reichert Linda Benson El Rancho Motor Hotel Verlin Higgins Jerome Rudolph Kristi Berg Jerry Elberg Hight Construction Paul and Renae Rudolph Tawnya Bernsdorf Mike and Tammy Elgie Terry and Gail Hjelmstad Pamela Samuelson Best Western Kelly Inn Enbridge Pipelines ND LLC Holiday Inn-Minot Maynard Sandberg Steve and Barb Blikre Jeff Engel Brian and Diane Hollinger Dave Schmitz Bill Blore Boyd and Kae Erickson Bob and Karen Holmen Marv and Barb Semrau Kevin and Dione Bohl Eldon and Penny Erickson Robert and Pat Holmen Clint Severson and Conni Ahart Brent Borud Eugene and Mary Ellen Ersland Tom and JoAnn Holtz Tom and Anita Seymour Billy Boyeff Robin Ersland Homesteaders Restaurant Doris Slaaten Jason and Tami Bradley Fargo Glass and Paint Lloyd and Ellen Hornbacher Darryl Smette Brady Martz & Associate PC Chipper and Renee Farrell Brian and Janet Hornecker John and Jodi Stewart Duane and Jeanne Brekke Farstad Oil Hovde Insurance Agency Tom and Judy Swanson Paul and Candace Brekke Mark and Julie Fimreite Gary Hovdestad

28 President’s Report 2009-10 donors Karen Humphreys Tony and Marla Kulig Mark and Judy Luther Northwest Building Improvement Jeff and Cheri Hurd KXND FOX TV Wes and Donna Luther Jack and Colette Nybakken I. Keating Furniture World Wade and Mary Kynett M.A.R.S. - Mike and Jodi Picard Elizabeth Odahlen INREIT Carl Lade Mackley Construction Company Odney Advertising Agency Investors Management & Marketing Chris and Rachelle Lamoureux Magic City Beverage Mike and Stacey Offerdahl Investors Real Estate Trust Rita Curl and Ty Langager Todd and Marlys Magnuson Howard and Marlene Olson Paul Isaacson Dan and Jeri Langemo Harlow and Pauline Magnusson Gordon Opstad Jason Rohrer Agency Darwin and Nancy Langseth Marketplace Foods Overhead Door Company of Minot Dick and Sally Jenkins Arley Larson Merlin and Joanie Martin Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Duane and Roberta Johnson C. Thomas and Carol Larson Material Testing Services Paradise Spas Ken and Marcia Johnson Mike and Lisa Larson Dale Mattern Marjorie Parker Randy Johnson Richard and Patricia Larson Dawn Mattern ZoeAnn Parker Healy Ross and Lisa Johnson Larson Electric Doug Mattson and Penny Miller Herb and Vangie Parker Jr Warren Johnson Dave Leidholt Maxson Law Office, P.C. Eric Pearson Roger and Jodi Mazurek Tom and Tonya Pearson McGee, Hankla, Backes & Dobro- Bernie Pellenwessell volny PC Peoples State Bank Bill and Kim McLees Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Chad McNally Leon Perzinski Pat and Arlene McNally Terry Peterson Ryan and Denbea McNally Connie Portscheller David and Jodi Meadows Prairie Engineering Ernest and Helen Medalen Prairie Federal Credit Union Stu and Karen Melby Precision Plus Construction Jason Merck Preferred Restaurant Group, Inc. Roger Mergenthal Preferred Travel Metro Developers LLC Premier Pulses International Midwest Coca Cola Jim and Evelyn Probst Tim and Laura Mihalick Prudential Preferred Properties Henry and Sharon Milkey Jeron Quincy Jeff Miller R&K Contractors Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Randall Schepp Agency Minot Country Club Mark Rasmuson Minot CVB Raymond James Financial Services Minot Daily News Ready Builders Inc. Minot Family YMCA Real Builders Minot Guaranty & Escrow Com- Wade Regier pany Jody and Peggy Reinisch Minot Restaurant Supply Kenneth or Debra Reinke Minot’s Finest Collision Center Reiten Television/KXMC CBS 13 Gary and Donelda Mitzel Allison Repnow Roger Mitzel Results Unlimited James Moen Rod and Sue Richter Pat Keller + Virginia Leidholt Monarch Products Tammy Risk Richard and Elaine Kittell Darren and Wanda Leier Montana Dakota Utilities Ann Rivera Jay and Michelle Klabunde Alice G. Leonard Rose Morgan Brian and Tina Rodgers Deanna Klein Gary and Sherry Leslie Scott Moum Ron and Lynn Rogelstad Malenius Klimpel Betty Lewis Richard and Bernie Muus Roger Ward North American Roger and Jayne Elkins-Kluck Dick and Jean Limke Kimberly Mytopher Rolac Contracting KMOT TV Greg and Brenda Limke Nash Finch Co. Milton and Bonnie Rolle Jonn and Ann Knecht Michael and Nichole Linnell Neenah West Chiropractors Roll-N-Pin Bob and Connie Knudson Dr. Steven Lipp Bill Nels Rod and Gladyce Romine Bill Koering Mary Lockrem Brian Nelson Judy Ross Ken and Fran Kostad Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes Jeff Nelson Scott and Linda Ross Blaine Kotasek Gerald and Janice Lokken Jordan Nelson Jerry and Nancy Rudolph Cy and Leona Kotaska Hugh Long Newman Outdoor Advertising Paul and Renae Rudolph Steve Kottsick Travis and Lindsay Loock Cheryl Nilsen Ruelle Barber Service Bob Kraft David and Marsha Looysen North Country Sportswear Scott and Rebecca Ruzicka John and Mary Kraljic Lowe’s Garden Center & Floral North Hill Bowl Ryan Chevrolet/Ryan GMC Bryan and Cindy Kramer Lowe’s Printing Inc. Northern Trophy & Engraving Jerry Sahli Curtis Krueger Dale and Cindy Ludwig Northstar Steel, Inc. Sammy’s Pizza

29 President’s Report 2009-10 donors Maynard Sandberg Jerry and Diane Stai Curtis and Irva Undlin Keith and Pat White Bob Sando State Farm Insurance-Charles United Community Bank of North Wholesale Supply John and Wendy Schaffer Anderson Dakota Wilbur Ellis Company Bob and Diana Schempp Stevick Business Forms U.S. Bank Dr. Jack and Suzanne Wilson Schlager Concrete Harold and Susan Stewart Vallely Sport & Marine Wiley and Hermelle Wilson Jerry and Marianne Sears John and Jodi Stewart Val’s Cyclery Dean and Jackie Winczewski Marv and Barb Semrau Ned and Tracy Strand John and Barb Van Grinsven Brian Wolf Dave and Jean Senger Roscoe Streyle Kevin and Carla Vigested Xcel Energy Jeff and Julie Senger Judy and Tom Swanson Jay Wahlund Xpress Mart Tom and Anita Seymour Linda Erickson Talley Larry and Edwina Wahlund Dean Zaderaka Mike and Marie Sidener Connie Teets Don and Bertha Wald Merle and Eileen Zander Joe and Nancy Siefried The Original Wineburger Jeff and Julia Wald Curt and Linda Zimbelman Ken and Ellen Simmons The Pita Pit Gary and Arlene Walhaug Mike and Kris Zimmer Don and Betty Skari The UPS Store Walker Landscape & Construction Zimmer Insurance & Marketing Kurtis and Heather Skari Thomas Family Funeral Home DuWayne and Karen Walz Sleep Inn & Suites Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Bob and Laurel Weigelt + in memory of Pat and Liz Slotsve Thorsrud Supply Co. Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Mike and Kristie Smith Gary Thurner Brock Weppler Contributions represent gifts received Soltis Business Forms Doug Tiedman Western Agency Group by Minot State University during the Souris Valley Dental Group Tollefson’s Retail Group, Inc. Western ND Pro-Am fiscal year July 1, 2010 through Jason and Catherine Spain Johnna Torr Western Steel & Plumbing June 30, 2011. Every effort has been Melissa Spelchen Town & Country Credit Union Richard Westlake made to correctly list the names of SRT Communications Town & Country Insurance Agency Alan and Marjorie Westphal the donors.Should a correction be Derris and Lois Stafslien Bill Triplett WGO Sunny 101 necessary, please notify the Minot State Jerry and Deb Stafslien Twin Oaks Resort Pat and ReNae Wheeler University Advancement office, 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707 or call (701) 858-4243.

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campus news Futurepalooza. Each fall, MSU hosts Futurepalooza for area Koczon appointed VPAA. Lenore Koczon, high school juniors and seniors in the Dome. Representatives from Ph.D., of Rosemont, Pa., was named vice colleges and universities set up booths to highlight their offerings. president for academic affairs at Minot State Round table sessions feature business professionals from 16 University June 1. Previously, Koczon was the career clusters who provide business-specific information to students academic dean, undergraduate college, at and talk about their educational background. The professionals Rosemont College. also share the steps they have taken to achieve success in their profession. Koczon joined Rosemont College in 2005. Under her leadership, all academic majors were reviewed, and the Results in for “Pennies for Patients”. Minot State education major was revised to meet 2013 requirements mandated University’s goal for by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. the first-ever “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser Koczon has been a member of Rosemont College’s senior staff for The Leukemia and since 2008 and has served on numerous university committees, Lymphoma Society was including strategic planning, governance and leadership, academic $1,200. The university affairs, curriculum, academic standing and first-year connection not only achieved seminar. that goal but also surpassed it, with a She earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in 1981 from total of $1,350.04. the University of Notre Dame and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nursing program receives full program approval. Minot State University’s bachelor of nursing program received MSU hosts energy impact symposia. In March, Minot State full approval from the North Dakota Board of Nursing in May. Full University hosted “Growing with Energy: Economic and Infrastruc- approval does not require interim reports. The program was fully ture Impacts,” the third in a four-part Western North Dakota Energy compliant with the rules and regulations governing nursing educa- Impact Symposia series. tion in the N.D. Administrative Code and N.D. Century Code. The next survey by the board will be in May 2016. MSU and Dickinson State University sponsored the symposia series in cooperation with the Great Plains Energy Corridor, funded The NDBON praised MSU’s BSN program because 100 percent by a U.S. Department of Energy grant. of its regular faculty are fully qualified to teach nursing, both educationally and professionally. This is uncommon in the state, Biology raises cancer funds via dodgeball tourney. due to the shortage of nursing faculty. Students, faculty and staff dodged, ducked, dipped and dove in an effort to raise money for cancer-care patients. Students in a cancer Dakota Chamber Music marks 15th season. Dakota biology course taught by Heidi Super, professor of biology, held a Chamber Music celebrated its 15th season in June. The institute dodgeball cancer benefit tournament in November. All proceeds brings professional artists together with talented students and from the benefit went to defray expenses for Minot-area cancer adults for intensive performance and study. Minot State University’s patients. The tournament, which raised nearly $1,000, was sponsored resident trio, Luminus, formed the core of the 2011 DCM faculty. by the MSU Biology Department and Biology Club, Trinity Health Erik Anderson, Jon Rumney and Dianna Anderson comprise the trio. Cancer Care Center and Minot-area businesses.

Chamber music includes any music performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part. It usually does not include solo instrument performances.

Each year, DCM draws 40 to 50 musicians, high school through adult, from the region to study and perform chamber music. It is by audition only and is coor- dinated by the MSU Division of Music. Non-profit org. U.S. Postage paid Alumni Association Permit No. 1890 Fargo, ND 58102 Development Foundation 500 University Ave W Minot, ND 58707

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MSU president participates in national round table President David Fuller participated in a national round table on civic learning and democratic engagement in February. The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), a longtime proponent of liberal education, sponsored the round table at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. “I am honored to be participating in a conversation that will have a nationwide impact on the education of our university and college students,” Fuller said. “This is a topic that aligns well with Minot State University’s Vision 2013 and our commitment to civic engagement and community support.” International education and retention were two major topics discussed at the round table. Fuller led a breakfast discussion on the economic case for liberal education. AAC&U is partnering with the Global Perspective Institute to encourage a national dialogue on civic learning that will influence future actions by the U.S. Department of Education. AAC&U was founded in 1915 to advance liberal education. GPI was established in 2008 to promote holistic human development, especially among college students. AAC&U and GPI are formulating a national action plan to encourage democratic engagement at colleges and universities. The groups are convening five national round tables to discuss the plan. They will present it to the Department of Education in late 2011.