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Gallery: Students Recognized at 2019 NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony

May 15, 2019

Ashley Anderson pinning a nursing student at the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Nicole Larson and Loretta Vobr with nursing student at NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

April Hvezda speaking at the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Olha Finnelly speaking at the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Attendees of the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Michele Brielmaier, Director of Nursing and Health Sciences, speaking at the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

Ashley Anderson speaking at the NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

The NTC Nurse Pinning Ceremony for the class of 2019 was held on May 9. Students received their nursing name tags and were formally admitted into the profession as graduates of NTC’s nursing program.

Northwest Technical College Celebrates More Than 200 Graduates in Class of 2019

May 10, 2019

Graduates received their degrees, diplomas and certificates at NTC’s commencement ceremony.

Tim Lutz, 2019 NTC commencement speaker.

Darrin Storsdahl, vice president of academic affairs welcomed students to the event.

Sadie Fraley, a graduating young child education student from Northome, Minn., congratulated her fellow graduates on completing their degrees and compared their time in college to the first days of preschool.

George Soule, a trustee of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, congratulated graduates on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Devinder Malhotra and the system’s 16,000 faculty and staff members at its 54 campuses.

The Ogidaaki Singers performed a traditional Ojibwe welcome song.

Students represented programs within NTC.

The BSU brass ensemble played as graduates entered the Sanford Center.

More than 200 Northwest Technical College students celebrated the completion of their certificates, diplomas and degrees at the college’s annual Commencement ceremony. NTC’s 205-member Class of 2019 included: 54 associate of science degree recipients; 47 associate of applied science degree recipients; 59 diploma recipients; and 45 certificate recipients. 68 of the college’s 205 graduating students […]

Commencement 2019: The Art of Celebration

May 10, 2019

Dozens of students in Northwest Technical College’s Class of 2019 celebrated their status as college graduates with custom-decorated mortar boards. Congratulations, graduates!

Celebrating NTC’s Outstanding Students at First Annual Student Achievement Event

May 8, 2019

Sadie Fraley, a sophomore from Northome, Minn. opened the event by playing her guitar.

Tyler Peterson, NTC student success coordinator speaking at the first annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony.

Morgan Groenhoff, a freshman from Salol, Minn. won the Outstanding Dental Assisting Student Award.

Matthew Ollila, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Electrical Student Award.

Reese Renollet, a sophomore from International Falls, Minn. won the Most Improved Electrical Student Award.

Nathan Isaacson, a freshman from Monticello, Minn. won the Outstanding Business Student Award.

Candice Casavan, a sophomore from Menahga, Minn. won the Outstanding Practical Nursing Student Award.

Kasey Wass, a sophomore from Walker, Minn. won the Most Improved Practical Nursing Student Award.

Tony Moss, a freshman from International Falls, Minn. won the Outstanding Automotive Student Award.

Jacob Windt, a freshman from Deer River, Minn. won the Most Improved Automotive Student Award.

Thomas Person from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Plumbing and HVAC Student Award.

Brandon Loch, a freshman from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Commercial Refrigeration Student Award.

Alexander Mattson, a freshman from Bemidji, Minn. won the Most Improved Commercial Refrigeration Student Award.

Hannah Curb, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Early Childhood Student Award.

Kelly Rees, a freshman from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Health Sciences Student Award.

Na Zhao, a student in the health sciences program from Bemidji, Minn. won the Most Improved Health Sciences Student Award.

John Weeks, a freshman from Cavalier, North Dakota won the Outstanding Emerging Technology Student Award.

Christopher Smith, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Computer Support Student Award.

Deena Crabb, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Outstanding Sales, Marketing & Management Student Award.

Mackenzie Gatewood, a sophomore from Nevis, Minn. won the Community Engagement Award.

Cassie Wednchuk, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Dedicated & Devoted Award.

Ester Olson, a freshman from Shevlin, Minn. won the Demonstrated Diversity Award.

Ole Risland, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Non-traditional Student Achievement Award.

Tanisha Beaulieu, a sophomore from Red Lake, Minn. won the Outstanding Online Learner Award.

Hannah Hoven, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn. won the Student Worker of the Year Award. — Hannah Hoven, a sophomore from Bemidji, Minn won the Student Worker of the Year Award.

Sadie Fraley, a sophomore from Northome, Minn. won the NTC Spirit Award.

Audience at the first annual Student Achievement Celebration.

Northwest Technical College held its first annual Student Achievement Celebration on May 8 to recognize and honor outstanding students across campus. Sadie Fraley, a sophomore from Northome, Minn., opened the event by playing her guitar for the crowd of more than 60 students, family members, faculty and staff. President Faith C. Hensrud welcomed all attendees […]

Celebrating NTC Faculty and Staff at Annual Employee Recognition Celebration

May 3, 2019

All honorees at the NTC Employee Recognition Celebration.

Sue Sutton, medical administrative assistant faculty, received the Distinguished Service Award.

Brenda Henriksen, nursing faculty, received the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Sandy Thole, nursing lab assistant, received the Outstanding Contribution Award.

Shane Jensen, IT Specialist/HelpDesk, received the Spirit of NTC Award.

Susan Sutton, medical administrative assistant faculty, retired from NTC with 10 years of service.

Doreen Kuhrke, administrative assistant, was recognized for 30 years of service to NTC.

Sandy Thole, nursing lab assistant, was recognized for 15 years of service to NTC.

Shawnette Newhouse, distance Minnesota, was recognized for 10 years of service.

Darrin Strosdahl, vice president of academic affairs, addressed the crowd and thanked them for their service.

President Hensrud welcomed faculty and staff to this year's award ceremony. — President Hensrud welcomed faculty and staff to this year’s award ceremony.

Northwest Technical College recognized one retiring employee, along with three employees reaching length-of-service milestones and the college’s annual employee award winners, at a May 3 celebration on campus.

NTC Opens Doors to Quality, Early-Care Education for Children’s Development

April 18, 2019

NTC admission advisors helped with the application process during the open house.

Those interested in learning about careers in child care and early childhood education explored Northwest Technical College’s educational opportunities at an open house on April 16.

Students Receive Hands-On Experience at NTC Automotive and Building Trades

March 28, 2019

Bemidji, Kelliher and South Koochiching high schools visited Northwest Technical College for their Automotive and Building Systems Day March 27.

Visioning Session: The Future of Diversity and Inclusion at NTC

March 22, 2019

Tyler Peterson, Student Success Center director, identifying his top three diversity and inclusion challenges currently facing NTC.

The session welcomed community members from several local entities.

Ann Humphrey, assistant director of the American Indian Resource Center, discussing the current diversity and inclusion challenges facing NTC.

The session welcomed community members from several local organizations.

Bi-Cap Bemidji worked with several NTC faculty and staff members on ways to address diversity and inclusion. — Bi-Cap Bemidji worked with several NTC faculty and staff members to address diversity and inclusion at NTC.

Kari Kantack Miller, director of annual giving for BSU and NTC, taking notes during the small group discussion portion of the visioning session.

Deb Peterson, interim assistant to the president for affirmative action and accreditation, led the visioning session.

NTC's diversity and inclusion visioning session welcomed students, faculty, staff and community members from several local entities. — NTC’s diversity and inclusion visioning session welcomed students, faculty, staff and community members from several local entities.

Northwest Technical College’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee held a diversity visioning session on March 21 to prepare for the development of the NTC’s 2019-2024 strategic plan for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Northwest Technical College Holds Health & Human Services Open House

March 21, 2019

NTC community health program presentation

NTC dental assisting program presentation

NTC childhood education program presentation

Alison Leas, NTC nursing program student

Michele Brielmaier, director of nursing and health sciences

Northwest Technical College welcomed more than 80 local high school students during a health and human services open house on March 20.

“Truth Is I’m Tired” Presentation Addresses Issues Minoritized Students Face

March 20, 2019

Dr. Jesse Grant speaking at the professional development workshop.

Attendees of the professional development workshop.

The Northwest Technical College Diversity and Inclusion Committee hosted a professional development workshop led by Dr. Jesse Grant, associate vice president for student life and success, entitled “Truth is I’m Tired: Working with Minoritized Students in Navigating Higher Education” on March 18.

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