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Dickinson State University is moving! Well, not really, but our updates are! Find new stories, recent accomplishments, and all things DSU at dickinsonstate.edu/news.
Gruhlke receives M-PBEA Senior College or University Business Teacher of the Year award
Dr. Holly Gruhlke, associate professor of business and chair of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Dickinson State University (DSU), recently received the Mountain-Plains Senior College or University Business Teacher of the Year award. The Mountain-Plains Business Education Association (M-PBEA) uses this award to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to business education in their region. Gruhlke accepted her award at the 2019 M-PBEA Convention in Denver, Colorado, this June.
DSU honors four longtime employees at retirement celebration
L to R: Todd Wetsch, Andy Fiedler, Julie Hatzenbuhler, Jim Haaland
Dickinson State University recognized four longtime employees for their dedication and service to the institution and its students at a retirement celebration Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Andrew (Andy) Fiedler | Maintenance Worker | 21 years
James (Jim) Haaland | Maintenance Worker | 32 years
Julianne (Julie) Hatzenbuhler | Custodian | 36 years
Todd Wetsch | Custodian | 20 years
Thank you Andy, Jim, Julie and Todd for your positive contributions to the University!
Wohletz returns to teach at International Music Camp
Dr. Jeremy Wohletz, assistant professor of music and co-chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Dickinson State, had the pleasure of spending two weeks this summer teaching at International Music Camp (IMC) located in the International Peace Garden on the border of North Dakota (US) and Manitoba (CA). He also attended IMC last year, teaching clarinet lessons to almost 30 students.
Open to Opportunity: Living a ‘Yes’ Life
Marilyn Lee, Interim Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
This piece was written by Marilyn Lee for Dickinson’s Heart River Voice publication in July.
In April of 2002, while I was in Dickinson interviewing for the assistant professor of art position at Dickinson State University (DSU), a realtor gave me a tour of the community that included Patterson Lake. I took one look and asked, “What’s wrong with the water?” She answered, “Nothing.” She looked at me, then back at the water, and said, “It’s frozen.” I had never seen a frozen lake. Ever.
Bohn featured in ND EPSCoR newsletter
Karissa Bohn, a Natural Sciences student at Dickinson State University, was recently featured in a newsletter by the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND EPSCoR). In the article, Bohn discusses the opportunities she’s had to research both in the lab and the field. Get the newsletter here: bit.ly/2YgCbef.
DSU students succeed in competitions at national PBL conference
Five Dickinson State University (DSU) students and Amy Kass, assistant professor of accounting, recently attended the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The students networked with business professionals and took part in various workshops and career skills competitions. Each competition sees between 30 and 50 students from colleges and universities across the United States.
Dragseth named State Board of Higher Education faculty advisor
Dr. Debora Dragseth, professor of business at DSU
Dr. Debora Dragseth has been elected to be the faculty advisor on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education for the 2019-2020 academic year. Dragseth is a tenured professor of business at Dickinson State University (DSU), is the former director of the University’s Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program and is the former chair of the department of business and management at DSU. In addition, she is a national award winning writer whose research interests are risk-taking, entrepreneurship and outmigration of youth.
DSU's finance degree earns top spot in affordability ranking
Dickinson State University’s bachelor of business administration with a major in finance earned first place in Great Value Colleges’ 30 Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s in Finance list! Great Value Colleges compiles a list of the top colleges and universities utilizing a number of statistics, including out of state tuition rates, enrollment, and student to faculty ratios.
The full list can be viewed here.
SBHE approves revised mission statement for Dickinson State University
On June 27, 2019, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) reviewed and approved a revised mission statement and expanded mission for Dickinson State University (DSU). The following revised mission was approved:
A Minute with Mitzel 7.1.19
The June Minute with Mitzel can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/2RLBvqR
DSU faculty present at teaching professor conference
L to R: Kevin Moberg, Dr. Debora Dragseth, and (not pictured) Loretta Heidt
Three Dickinson State University faculty members participated in the 2019 Teaching Professor Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7-9. The conference is sponsored by Magna Publications to support faculty development and promote excellence in teaching and learning.
First dual mission programs at DSU a success
The first two programs offered at Dickinson State University (DSU) as part of its dual mission initiative proved to be a success. A communication workshop, focused on writing, public speaking, social media, and other workplace skills, was held in early May. The class was incredibly well-received, and a second session was offered later that month to community members.
Plummer's RLND experience featured in North Dakota Horizons magazine
Annika Plummer, administrative secretary for the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies at Dickinson State University, is featured in the summer 2019 issue of North Dakota Horizons. Her article, “Lead and Learn in North Dakota through the Rural Leadership North Dakota Program,” centers on Plummer’s journey across the U.S. and in South America, meeting those involved with agriculture and learning how they contribute to the local and global industry. Plummer has had the opportunity to travel to communities across North Dakota and Minnesota, and she has visited Washington, D.C., and even Chile as part of her involvement with Rural Leadership North Dakota.
To view a full list of articles featured in North Dakota Horizon‘s latest issue and to subscribe, visit www.ndhorizons.com/magazine-subscriptions/in-this-issue.aspx.
Blue Hawk Supporter - June 2019
Our June Blue Hawk Supporter is the Badlands Big Sticks! They raised $1,600 in support of student scholarships through ticket sales for Blue Hawk Night at the Big Sticks presented by the DSU Heritage Foundation. Thank you for your pride in Dickinson State University! #discoverdsu #DSUpride
What it takes to educate a nurse
Dr. Cheryl Lantz, Chair, Department of Nursing
This piece was written by Dr. Cheryl Lantz for Dickinson’s Heart River Voice publication in June.
More than 18,400 nurses are licensed to work in healthcare settings across the state of North Dakota according to the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Before they begin their service, they must first undergo educational preparation. So what does it take to educate a nurse?
Two School of Business and Entrepreneurship degrees make top 10 in national rankings
Two degrees offered by the School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SoBE) at Dickinson State University (DSU) placed among the top 10 in two national rankings! The bachelor’s degree in finance was ranked eighth in Online School Report’s 35 Best Online Finance Degrees for 2019. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management received third place as part of HR.com’s LEAD Awards.