Campus Clips
3/27/2010 - Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome to perform March 27
To conclude the 2010 Performing Arts Series at Jamestown College, Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome takes the stage with “The Best of Classic Rock” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, in the Reiland Fine Arts Center's DeNault Auditorium. The 12-piece Fargo-based band includes horns, keyboards, bass, drums, guitar, and male and female vocals. The Jamestown College Jazz Band will also perform.
Twice voted one of the top live bands in the region by readers of The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, PTFS performs the best of classic horn band hits, including Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Blues Brothers, Average White Band, Genesis, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, James Brown, Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, plus great tunes by Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Santana, Swing Out Sister, David Sanborn, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kool and the Gang, B.B. King, Billy Idol and more.
Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by contacting the Box Office at (701) 252-3467 ext. 2435, sending e-mail to tickets@jc.edu, or visiting www.jc.edu and clicking on “Community” and “Reiland Box Office.”
3/20/2010 - Haataja presenting junior recital March 20
Jamestown College student Karl Haataja of Fergus Falls, Minn., will present his junior voice recital at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 in Voorhees Chapel. The recital is free and open to the public.
Haataja, a baritone, will sing a set of German songs of fishing by Schubert, a set of Shakespeare settings by Gerald Finzi, two Italian Arias, and two musical theater pieces, “Where is the Life That Late I Led?” from Kiss Me, Kate by Cole Porter, and “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
He will be accompanied by Pam Burkhardt on piano. Haataja is a voice student of Dr. Richard Walentine.
Haataja is pursuing a major in music education at Jamestown College. He is active in Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, and theatre. He is the son of Frank and Joan Haataja.
3/18/2010 - Land presenting guest recital March 18
The Jamestown College Department of Music is hosting a recital by pianist Michael Land at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s DeNault Auditorium. The recital is free and open to the public.
The program will include Beethoven’s Variations in C minor, Schumann’s Fantasiestucke, Lizst’s Consolation No. 3 in D-flat Major, and Piazzolla’s Tango Suite.
Land will graduate in May from Lee University, Cleveland, Tenn., with a master’s degree in piano performance. He earned his Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Lee. He has studied with world-class pianist Ning An and is a recipient of the prestigious Presser Music Scholarship.
As a soloist, Land has placed first in the Tennessee Music Teachers Association state-level competition and the Zelpha Wells Piano Competition held at Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Land maintains a private piano studio and is active as an accompanist, jazz musician, and church musician. He is the grandson of Edie Prentice of Jamestown.
3/15/2010 - Choir plans Spring Break Tour
The distinguished Jamestown College Choir, one of the oldest touring choirs in the Midwest, will perform on its regional tour throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota during Spring Break.
7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 7, Zion Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, S.D.
7:30 p.m., Monday, March 8, First Presbyterian Church, Minot, N.D.
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, Wesley United Methodist Church, Grand Forks, N.D.
7 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, Minn.
7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 11, Glen Avon Presbyterian Church, Duluth, Minn.
3 p.m., Saturday, March 13, Becker Baptist Church, Becker, Minn.
3 p.m., Sunday March 21, Basilica of St. James, Jamestown (Home Concert)
For more than 90 years, the Choir has had a reputation for excellence in choral performance, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. The Choir is preparing for a tour of China in May.
J. Aaron McDermid is Director of Choral Activities at Jamestown College. Before coming to Jamestown, Mr. McDermid was the conductor and artistic director of the Tucson Masterworks Chorale. He has also served as the assistant conductor of the internationally acclaimed University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, and director of choral activities at Northfield High School in Northfield, Minn. In 1999, Mr. McDermid was named Outstanding Young Choral Conductor by the American Choral Director’s Association of Minnesota. Establishing a reputation as a composer of both challenging and accessible works, Mr. McDermid has written 15 commissioned works for groups such as The National Lutheran Choir and The Dale Warland Singers.
Choir members are Alexis Barnick, Lara Hermanson, Jon Mangnall, Anthony McIntyre, Jacob Niemeier and Andrew Ronan, all Jamestown; Rhys Harries, Amy Kinnischtzke and Austin Land, all Bismarck; Randy Hunt, Cando; Taylor Christianson, Cavalier; Murika Bauer, Dickinson; Kalen Heller, Gackle; Amanda Hagen, Epping; Zach Thorseth, Fargo; Austin Fitterer, Flasher; Kelsey Heitmann and Caroline Ortman, both Harvey; Kim Weinand, Hazen; Terah Caldwell and W. Logan Caldwell, both Hettinger; Elizabeth Asheim, Kendra Leidholm and Matthew Leidholm, all Hillsboro; Jennifer Nelson, Kenmare; Jessee Boyle, Kensal; Sephra Pfaff, LaMoure; Jon Peterson, Makoti; Amada Hoff, Mandan; Kelsey Rasmuson and Jenna Skeldum, both Minot; Rachel Douts, Powers Lake; Samantha Riehl, Raleigh; Jessica King, St. Thomas; Jennifer Schock, Valley City; Jordan Shive, West Fargo; Scarlett Bourg, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Amy Frederiksen, Ames, Iowa; Haley Ogden, Annandale, Minn.; Brandon Bodien, Becker, Minn.; Jeffrey Prentice, Bloomington, Minn.; Naomi Fagerlund, Crookston, Minn.; Nick Maloney, East Grand Forks, Minn.; Karl Haataja and Luke Wedll, both Fergus Falls, Minn.; Mitch Hansmeier, Foley, Minn.; Caitlin Jensen, Forest Lake, Minn.; Caleb Grossman and Bob Heinzen, both Grand Rapids, Minn.; Peter Grams, Little Falls, Minn.; Jordan Wolfe, Oslo, Minn.; Drew Boraas, St. Paul, Minn.; Warren Abrahamson, Malta, Mont.; Grayson Leder, Missoula, Mont.; Calli Adams, Lead, S.D.; Alyssa Page, Milbank, S.D.; Chris Brandt, Renner, S.D.; and Morgan Bossman, Sturgis, S.D.
3/10/2010 - Wilson Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Sarah Didychuk, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; Jennifer Neva, Jamestown; and Anne Schmaltz, Rugby, N.D., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in February.
The Wilson Scholarship provides full tuition renewable for four years and was established in memory of the late Dr. John L. Wilson and his wife, Palma. Dr. Wilson served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1957 until his death in 1983. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate commendable academic and leadership skills.
“We are excited to have these students on our campus,” says Tena Lawrence, dean of enrollment management. “They are bright and determined, and they will thrive at Jamestown College.”
Didychuk is the daughter of Don and Stefanie Didychuk. At Vincent Massey High School, she is active in volleyball, basketball, Student Council, Jazz Band, and TADDD. She plans to major in mathematics at Jamestown College.
Neva is the daughter of Randy and Tracy Neva. At Jamestown High School, she is active in I-safe mentoring, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Bowl, Econ Bowl, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Close Up and Spanish Club. She is also a member of the state champion LifeSmarts team. She plans to major in biology at Jamestown College.
Schmaltz is the daughter of Blaine and Susan Schmaltz. At Rugby High School, she is active in choir, volleyball, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Student Council, FBLA and one-act play. She plans to major in elementary education and music education at Jamestown College.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
3/1/2010 - Melvin R. Arnold Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Matt Achter, Fargo; Alison Bruggeman, Moorhead, Minn.; and Joseph Poshepny, Viroqua, Wis., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in February. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years.
Recipients of the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship must major in either biochemistry or chemistry at Jamestown College, or minor in chemistry along with a major in biology, mathematics or a pre-professional science area.
Melvin R. Arnold, a 1938 graduate of Jamestown College, spent his career as an international consultant in catalysis and synthetic fuels. He expressed pride in all Jamestown College students and was a significant donor to the College, establishing an annual chemistry scholarship in 1982. Through his estate, the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship was established, with the first awards taking place during the 1997-98 academic year.
Achter is the son of Jon and Janna Achter. He plans to major in chemistry at Jamestown College. At South High School, he has been active in football, baseball, Legion Baseball, Latin Club, National Honor Society and DECA.
Bruggeman is the daughter of Kevin and Denise Bruggeman. She plans to major in pre-physical therapy at Jamestown College. At Moorhead High School, she has been active in orchestra, basketball, volleyball, golf, Junior Olympics volleyball and peer tutoring. She is a recipient of the Triple A Award.
Poshepny is the son of Craig and Cathryn Poshepny. He plans to major in pre-medicine at Jamestown College. At Viroqua High School, he has been active in basketball, football, track, golf, National Honor Society, orchestra, band, Honors Math Club and Reading Buddy program.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
1/28/2010 - Student's song advances to national competition
A song written by Jamestown College student Murika Bauer of Dickinson, N.D., has been selected as North Dakota’s entry in the 2010 John Lennon Scholarship competition.
Bauer’s song, “Anymore,” was chosen by the adjudication committee of the North Dakota Music Educators Association to go on to the national level.
“This song parallels with the game hide and seek with searching for God,” Bauer says. “It talks about listening for God and waiting for him to speak, but not being able to hear him because of all the distractions.”
Bauer is a sophomore elementary education major. She is active in choir, tutoring, Ignition, theatre and intramural athletics. She is the daughter of Dave and Lyndell Bauer.
This is the second consecutive year a Jamestown College student’s song has been selected as North Dakota’s entry. A song by Jamestown College student Jessica Johnson of Wannaska, Minn., was last year’s selection.
Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, the John Lennon Scholarship recognizes young songwriters ages 15 through 24 in any genre. Entries are solicited from a select group of schools and from the National Association for Music Education.
1/10/2010 - 2009 Fall Dean's List announced
Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jamestown College, announces 267 students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 fall semester.
The Dean’s List includes all full-time students who, during any given semester, earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better on a minimum of 12 semester credits.
North Dakota
Adrian: Annie Hanson; Almont: Krystyl McManus; Aneta: Kirsti Lukens; Ashley: Daniel Nies and Matthew Nies; Berthold: Holly Bloms and Lucas Bloms; Beulah: John Peabody; Bismarck: Thomas Bachmeier, Rhys Harries and Amy Kinnischtzke; Bottineau: Sean Rinkenberger; Bowbells: Elizabeth Anderson; Buchanan: Leta Diede; Cando: McKenzie Beck; Carrington: Kassandra Lura; Casselton: Holly Williams; Cavalier: Anthony Morrison; Coleharbor: Amber Beggs; Colfax: Kyle Breuer and Dustin Erbes; Cooperstown: Lee Tafelmeyer; Devils Lake: Benjamin Mertens; Dickey: Jada Meiklejohn; Dickinson: Mark Klug; Edgeley: Rebekah Eppen and Jordan Jangula; Edmore: Stacey Nygaard; Ellendale: Sean Blumhardt; Epping: Amanda Hagen;
Fargo: Elizabeth Asheim, Kelsey Barstad, Taylor Bush, Kaley Cochran, Cammi Greenheck, Hannah Langseth, Jenna Lee, Katie Lee, Matthew McManus, Matthew Nygard, Nathan Nygard, Ryan Nygard and Anna Schimmelpfennig; Fessenden: Amanda Skiftun; Flasher: Austin Fitterer; Gackle: Jolynn Dewald; Glenfield: Whitney Stangeland; Grand Forks: Callie Brossart; Hankinson: Nicole Stein; Harvey: Kristin Demory, Kelsey Eckart, Jodi Eichele, Katrina Leier, Brent Lemer and Caroline Ortman; Hillsboro: Kendra Leidholm, Matthew Leidholm and Margaret McLean;
Jamestown: Mariah Aziz, Alexis Barnick, Ellen Bauer, Lindsay Baumgartner, Jonathan Berntson, Matthew Bittner, Taylor Bleibaum, Laura Bond, Katlin Braunberger, DeAnn Brunner, Steven Clark, Katie Conlon, John Cook, Daniel Craig, David Craig, Michael Cumber, Kelly Grugel, Natalie Gunderson, Eric Haas, Rachel Hager, Kaylene Hill, Blake Hochhalter, Hans Hoeg, Ross Hogan, Madeline Hornung, Andrea Hournbuckle, Allexander Jensen, Haley Johnson, Leah Jystad, Katie Kachel, Heidi Kadoun, Christopher Larson, Megan Lawrence, Anthony McIntyre, Michael Mooridian, Kelly Morgan, Holly Newton, Jacob Niemeier, Jeremy Olson, Masaki Ova, Samantha Rufsvold, Elizabeth Schloegel, Jenny Schuchard, Briana Smith, Amy Staiert, Jessica Torrez, Katherine Ukestad, Kara Wahl, Krysten Williams, Carole Woiwode and Courtney Wright;
Jud: Corey Toay; Kensal: Ross Florhaug; Lakota: Nicole Nelson; LaMoure: Rachel Bickford, Katelynn Hodem, Taylor Nogosek, Danielle Potts, Michael Sandness and Benjamin Watkins; Langdon: Courtney Becker; Lefor: Katie Zent; Linton: Kelly Roemmich and Scott Roemmich; Litchville: Denise Fick; Makoti: John Peterson; Marion: Randa Meidinger; Mayville: Megan Germundson; Menoken: Austin Scholl; Milnor: Larissa Popp and Michelle Tompkins; Minot: Nathan Christensen, Timothy Ranum, Kelsey Rasmuson and Jenna Skeldum; Neche: Alex Kalliokoski; Northwood: Beth Segerholm;
Oakes: Richard Schmit; Page: Stephanie Anderson; Pingree: Caitlin Diede; Raleigh: Samantha Riehl; Rock Lake: Alyson Leas; Sheyenne: Samantha Myhre; Spiritwood: Erin Sand; Stanley: Layne Fluhrer and Brandon Roehrich; Steele: Whitney Eckroth; Strasburg: Todd Nagel; Sykeston: Jay Tweed; Thompson: Kendra Zak; Verona: Patricia McCann; Wahpeton: Taylor Albrecht and Shane Ringdahl; Washburn: Danika Moran and Joelle Reiser; Watford City: Jana Hoffmann and Justin Shipman; West Fargo: Alison Edwards and Giuliana Varriano; Williston: Micah Birch, Serena Christianson and Katelyn Schauer; Wilton: Amy Kassian; Wyndmere: Nathan Hoots; Ypsilanti: Austin Kastet.
Minnesota
Aitkin: Sean Gandy; Annandale: Haley Ogden; Audubon: Matthew Mickelson; Bemidji: Erik Bergsven; Blomkest: Carrie Dragt; Bloomington: Jeffrey Prentice and Colin Rose; Boyd: Deidre Thompson; Breckenridge: Stephanie Erlandson; Buffalo: Dana VanBruggen; Cambridge: Brittney Nelson; Cottage Grove: Leah Baker; Deephaven: Anthony Clay; Eden Prairie: Tucker Woock; Fergus Falls: Samantha Revering; Forest Lake: Sarah Reely; Garfield: Natasha Bosek; Ghent: Whitney Rassier; Glyndon: Julia Labrensz; Goodridge: Rachael Kiesow; Grand Rapids: Elizabeth Bellefy, Rachel Braff, Caleb Grossman and William Heinzen; Hampton: Nathan Peine; Inver Grove Heights: Moses Jame and Megan Sirois; Lino Lakes: Kellie Schuneman; Milaca: Bradley Wolbert; Monticello: Luis Chavez-Rivas; New York Mills: Kenneth Szymonowicz; Oakdale: Emilee Schutta; Perham: Devin Silbernagel; Roseau: Tonya Timmersman; Sartell: Mallory Johannes and Tyler Rosin; Sauk Rapids: Aimee Allen; St. Michael: Brandon Boese, Ryan Dutton and Tiffany Saysithi; Staples: Tiffani Cox; Turtle River: Megan Larson; Watertown: Steven Barthel and Brittney Varnell.
Montana
Bozeman: Kodee Cloninger; Buffalo: Kallie Merrill; Colstrip: Samuel Brown; Forsyth: William Oren; Glasgow: AnnaLiesa Fauth; Great Falls: Jayme Hill and Rebecca Price; Harrison: Tori Eichelberger; Helena: Alyssa Bossler; Laurel: Ryan Hunt; Lewistown: Emmylyn Bentley and Sarah Skipper; Malta: Warren Abrahamson; McLeod: James Greenlee; Saco: Jaci Depuydt.
South Dakota
Aberdeen: Ryan Clay; Brandon: Nicole Ahlers; Britton: Lexy Weber; Java: Alysa Eberhart; Lead: Amanda Rantapaa; Leola: Kayla Lapka; Mitchell: Kelly Barnhart and John Fouberg; Sioux Falls: Lisa Harsch; Watertown: Emily Woodruff and Erica Woodruff.
Other States
Arizona: Jon-Tyler Petsch, Mesa. California: Kelli Skarin, Northridge. Colorado: Tracy Rockhold, Aurora; Bryan Edens, Brighton; Kyra Earle, Montrose; Allison Muhs, Monument. Hawaii: Kuuipo Badayos, Waianae. Idaho: Christopher Combo, Coeur d’Alene; Hilary VandenBosch, Jerome. Iowa: Tara Sluik, Mason City. Kansas: Alexandra Woodruff, Overland Park. Oregon: Kathleen Lilley, Veneta. Texas: Kimberly Smith, New Caney. Washington: Christina Ordonez, Stanwood. Wisconsin: Nichole Yarrington, Chippewa Falls; Cambrya-Layne Belter, Somerset. Wyoming: David Londe, Cheyenne; Eric Heatherly, Chugwater; Ashleigh Anderson, Marissa Curry and Sawley Wilde, all Gillette.
Canada: James Castle, Nanaimo, British Columbia; Lauren Cottom and Allison Didychuk, both Brandon, Manitoba; Katie Fediuk, Dauphin, Manitoba; Karly Penner, La Riviere, Manitoba; Ashley Smoke, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba; Allison Church, Dryden, Ontario; Audrey Desmarteaux-Houle, St. Eustache, Quebec; Paige Wells, Carievale, Saskatchewan; Kelsie Jensen, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan; Chandra Groves, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Other countries: Dilar Dirik, Offenbach, Germany; Anongnat Wangwatthaka, Bangkok, Thailand.
12/31/2009 - Jamestown College receives $75,000 grant
Jamestown College has received a $75,000 grant from F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., to expand the nursing department’s work in Chogoria, Kenya, and to expand student participation in future trips to Chogoria.
Nursing department faculty and senior nursing students traveled to Chogoria in 2007 and 2009. The delegations worked in the general hospital, the pediatric and maternity wards and traveled to outlying villages to care for patients with HIV/AIDS and malaria. The department will continue to send faculty and students to Chogoria each year.
“F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., has given us the resources to plan and begin a service program that has the potential to significantly impact the people of the Chogoria region,” says Dr. Jacqueline Mangnall, nursing department chair. “We come away from our life-changing experiences in Chogoria with a sense of gratitude but also with a deep sense of obligation to help those people whose lives we touch and who, in turn, touch us so profoundly. I am so excited and deeply grateful to F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., for recognizing our vision for Chogoria and for helping us make that vision a reality.”
Chogoria is a small village at the base of Mt. Kenya, about 140 miles northeast of Nairobi, and Chogoria Hospital is a 300-bed facility serving more than 500,000 people.
Besides supporting the nursing department’s work in Chogoria, grant funds will be used to prepare and send Jamestown College students from other academic departments to Chogoria beginning in the summer of 2011. Students will be involved in work such as tutoring students, helping to build and repair facilities, and distributing supplies.
“As part of the Jamestown Journey to Success, all students at Jamestown College are actively involved in service,” says Dr. Gary Watts, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “The F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc., grant will help us to build on what our nursing students have already begun in Chogoria and will give students in other departments the wonderful experience of reaching out to and learning from our friends in Kenya.”
“We are so happy to be extending this grant to Jamestown College,” says Rev. Dr. Kathy Nelson, President of F.I.S.H. Foundation, Inc. “The nursing program, and what it has done already in Chogoria, is very impressive. We are also excited that other departments will have an opportunity to explore this possible fit with their curriculum. These types of programs for today’s students are vital to preparing them for the global aspects of our changing 21st century world. It will be wonderful to see how this grant enables Jamestown’s progressive vision of education to expand and strengthen the way in which it educates our future leaders.”
The mission of F.I.S.H. (Funding Individual Spiritual Health) Foundation, Inc., is to touch people and groups whose particular needs could otherwise not be met without a grant; to make grants available for specific medical needs, useful educational programs, and spiritually enriching projects; and to be global in its work to change people’s lives. www.fishfoundationinc.org
12/22/2009 - Wilson Scholarships awarded
Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to three high school seniors.
Kristy Bosch, Wishek, N.D.; Raena Haatvedt, Grand Rapids, Minn.; and Carlotta Jo Rasmussen, Richville, Minn., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in November. Another Wilson Scholarship session will be held Feb. 15.
The Wilson Scholarship provides full tuition renewable for four years and was established in memory of the late Dr. John L. Wilson and his wife, Palma. Dr. Wilson served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1957 until his death in 1983. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate commendable academic and leadership skills.
“We are excited to have these students on our campus,” says Tena Lawrence, dean of enrollment management. “They are bright and determined, and they will thrive at Jamestown College.”
Bosch is the daughter of Mitch and Kim Bosch. At Wishek High School, she has been active in band, choir, volleyball, track, FBLA, yearbook, one-act plays, Science Olympiad and Acalympics. She plans to major in pre-medicine at Jamestown College.
Haatvedt is the daughter of Chad and Karen Haatvedt. She plans to major in English at Jamestown College. At Grand Rapids High School, she has been active in dance, band, a cappella choir, history club, theatre, and Key Club.
Rasmussen is the daughter of Dwight and Carlotta Rasmussen. At Battle Lake High School, she has been involved in theatre, speech, choir, band, track, basketball, swimming, diving and FFA. She plans to major in biochemistry at Jamestown College.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College is the only Top Tier college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review and a Military Friendly School by the publication G.I. Jobs.
11/30/2009 - Two selected to receive Arnold Scholarship
Jamestown College has awarded the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship to two high school seniors.
Brandy Schimelfenig, Harvey, N.D., and Kristi Thorwick, Maplewood, Minn., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in November. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years.
Recipients of the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship must major in either biochemistry or chemistry at Jamestown College, or minor in chemistry along with a major in biology, mathematics or a pre-professional science area.
Melvin R. Arnold, a 1938 graduate of Jamestown College, spent his career as an international consultant in catalysis and synthetic fuels. He expressed pride in all Jamestown College students and was a significant donor to the College, establishing an annual chemistry scholarship in 1982. Through his estate, the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship was established, with the first awards taking place during the 1997-98 academic year.
Schimelfenig is the daughter of Joey and Faye Schimelfenig. She plans to major in pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, or pre-medicine. At Fessenden-Bowdon High School, she has been involved in volleyball, track, FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Math Track Meet, Academic Challenge Team, annual staff and Gatekeepers. She has received the President’s Education Award.
Thorwick is the daughter of Dave and Toni Thorwick. She plans to major in biology. At Roseville Area High School, she has been active in band, jazz band, Equity team, math team, varsity soccer, Nordic skiing, lacrosse, track, and intramural volleyball.
10/1/2009 - 2009-10 theatre season announced
The most popular musical of the 1930s, a shocking murder mystery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, and a collection of student-written one-acts make up the 2009-10 theatre season at Jamestown College.
All performances this season will be held in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s DeNault Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Season tickets are available for $25 and include admission to all four productions. Requests for season tickets can be made through the Box Office by calling 252-3467 ext. 2435 or by sending e-mail to tickets@jc.edu.
“Anything Goes,” with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, runs Nov. 5-7. Billy Crocker stows away aboard the S. S. American to pursue Hope Harcourt, who is less than enthusiastic about her engagement to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Assisted by his showgirl pal, Reno Sweeney, and a two-bit gangster, Moonface Martin, Billy finds several outlandish ways to get close to his love. The show includes many of Porter's most popular tunes such as “You're the Top,” “It's De-lovely,” “Anything Goes,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
Tickets for “Anything Goes” are $10 and can be reserved by contacting the Box Office. The Box Office is located in room 130 of the Reiland Fine Arts Center. Box Office hours are 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding school breaks.
The season continues Feb. 11-13 with “The Final Twist” by Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley. A famous actor hires a struggling playwright to devise a shocking murder mystery.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning “Harvey” by Mary Chase runs April 15-17. The play is about a man and his best friend, a six-foot-tall rabbit.
The season concludes April 29 with “An Evening of One Acts,” original works by Jamestown College students in the playwriting class.
8/26/2009 - Jamestown College again in U.S. News Top Tier
Jamestown College is again North Dakota’s only school ranked in the Top Tier by U.S. News and World Report in its “Best Colleges 2010” edition.
In rankings released Aug. 20, Jamestown College is among the top 47 baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest. For the third consecutive year, Jamestown College stands alone as the only North Dakota college or university to reach this distinctive “Top Tier” recognition. The announcement comes just as new students arrive on campus to begin their Jamestown College Journey to Success.
“It is a high honor to be ranked in the Top Tier of the U.S. News rankings,” says Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal. “We continue to be North Dakota’s one and only Top Tier college or university in any category of the rankings. I think that says a lot about the quality and academic reputation of Jamestown College.”
U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” is the most recognized and popular of all college rankings. The report evaluates colleges and universities annually by assessing criteria such as peer assessment, graduation rate, student/faculty ratios, class size, alumni giving, and student testing scores. Classifications are Baccalaureate Colleges, National Universities, Master’s Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges. Each classification consists of a top tier and two lower tiers.
In addition to being named to “2010 Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report, Jamestown College has recently been named a “Best in the Midwest” college once again by Princeton Review as well as a “Military Friendly School” by the publication G.I. Jobs.
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship.
8/19/2009 - Jamestown College named to Military Friendly list
Jamestown College has been named to a nationwide list of military friendly schools by a veterans’ publication.
G.I. Jobs’ 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. This is the first year the magazine has compiled the list.
Jamestown College participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, part of the recently enacted Post-9/11 GI Bill. Any student who qualifies for the program may attend Jamestown College tuition-and-fees-free. About 15 to 20 students receive some form of veterans’ benefits each semester at Jamestown College.
“We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program as well as other veterans’ educational programs to show support for those who have served in the military and as a way to thank them for their service,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management at Jamestown College.
Criteria for making the Military Friendly Schools list includes efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations.
“This list is especially important now because the recently enacted Post-9/11 GI Bill has given veterans virtually unlimited financial means to go to school,” says Rich McCormack, G.I. Jobs publisher. “So schools are clamoring for them like never before. Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend.”
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. Jamestown College is the only top tier baccalaureate college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Jamestown College has also been named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review.
8/9/2009 - Jamestown College named to 'Best in the Midwest'
Jamestown College has once again been ranked as a “Best in the Midwest” college by The Princeton Review in its annual review of colleges and universities. The New York City-based education services company selected the College as one of 158 institutions it recommends in its website feature “2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”
“We are pleased to be recognized by the Princeton Review as a ‘Best in the Midwest’ college,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management. “It brings national attention to the quality of our programs and the high level of student satisfaction. Because we educate our students differently through our Journey to Success approach, they are more prepared to enter the workforce or graduate school. This approach is key to the level of satisfaction we are experiencing from our students and their families.”
This is the seventh year of rankings by Princeton Review, and Jamestown College has made the list each year. The rankings are based on academic excellence within the region and the results of student surveys.
Detailed information about the Journey to Success or academic programs at Jamestown College can be found at www.jc.edu or by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-800-336-2554.
The colleges named “regional best(s)” represent only about 25 percent of the nation's 2,500 four-year colleges. The colleges The Princeton Review chose for this year’s “Best in the Midwest” designations are located in twelve states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Princeton Review survey for this project asks students to rate their own schools on several issues -- from the accessibility of their professors to quality of the campus food -- and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life.
Says Robert Franek, Princeton Review's V.P., Publishing, "We chose Jamestown College and the other schools we recommend as our regional best colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs. We also work to have our roster of regional best colleges feature a range of institutions by size, selectivity, character and locale. We choose the schools based on institutional data we collect from several hundred schools in each region, our visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of independent and high school-based college advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what each school’s customers – their students – report to us about their campus experiences at them on our 80-question student survey."
Established in 1883, Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Jamestown College offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. Jamestown College is the only top tier baccalaureate college in North Dakota as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
