N. Dakota St. president spent $22,000 on D.C. trip Oct 15, 2009
In comparison, a University of North Dakota spokesman says that school spent 2,176 for President Robert Kelley s trip to the inauguration in January. Chapman took his wife, Gale, his daughters Jennifer and Valerie, and Valerie s now-husband, Mike Casano, to Washington, the foundation documents show. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Oct 11, 2009
FARGO, N.D. The man convicted in the 2003 kidnapping and killing of University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin has been granted more time in his death sentence appeal. SAN JOSE, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Sister Lucy Schoenberg, O.S.F., 91 Oct 9, 2009
Later she continued her education at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D.. Following the profession of her vows, Sister Lucy embarked on what would become more than a half-century of teaching. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
NDSCS to offer basketball coaches clinic, October 21 Oct 9, 2009
The final speaker is University of North Dakota (UND) Head Coach, Brian Jones. Jones is in his third season as the head coach of the Fighting Sioux, overseeing their move to Division I.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
NASA flies to Antarctica for largest airborne polar ice survey Oct 9, 2009
and the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks also are providing support for the campaign. NASA also is funding complementary airborne surveys as part of Operation Ice Bridge, including surveys of Alaskan glaciers by scientists from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and an extensive survey of remote regions of East Antarctica by scientists from the University of Texas in Austin, the University of Edinburgh and the Australian Antarctic Division. (EurekAlert!)
UM's Jones, UND's Dagfinrud, UW's Decker Named WCHA Women's Players of the Week Oct 8, 2009
Jorid Dagfinrud, a freshman goaltender at the University of North Dakota from Sarpsborg, Norway, made 29 saves including 15 in the second period in shutting out top-ranked Wisconsin, 2-0, last Friday (Oct. 2) in the WCHA season opener for both clubs. (Wcha.com)
Study: Fatty foods best for pilots Oct 7, 2009
University of North Dakota researchers found that pilots who ate the fattiest foods such as butter or gravy had the quickest response times in mental tests and made fewer mistakes when flying in tricky cloud conditions. High-carb diets trumped high-protein in performance tests. (AZCentral -- News)
Fatty foods may help pilots concentrate Oct 7, 2009
In this Thursday, Sept. 17 photo, University of North Dakota researchers Gllenda Lindseth and her husband, Paul, pose for a photo in Grand Forks, N.D. The couple spearheaded a study that shows that pilots performed best in certain situations while eating a high-fat diet ... University of North Dakota researchers found that pilots who ate the fattiest foods such as butter or gravy had the quickest response times in mental tests and made fewer mistakes when flying in tricky cloud conditions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Calif. tribe donates $20,000 for Mont. high school Oct 4, 2009
Brett Potas is so angry the University of North Dakota may drop its Fighting Sioux nickname that he's canceled his season hockey tickets and says he won't give his alma mater another dime. "They tried to get me to think about it. I said that I've been thinking about it for years," Potas said. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Seniors spark strong season for WHS Oct 2, 2009
After graduation, both plan to attend the University of North Dakota. However, neither plan to swim at the next level because of how much time is involved. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Sabres, Coyotes, Caps, Pens Oct 1, 2009
Watkins, who recently completed his senior season at the University of North Dakota, has been assigned to Phoenix's AHL affiliate in San Antonio. Capitals set roster. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Sports Briefs Sep 30, 2009
The Coyotes continue their season 4 p.m. Saturday at the University of North Dakota. Red Raiders' Hanno. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alden S. Thykeson, 88 Sep 30, 2009
Al s first job out of business school was with the Lillegard Chevrolet Dealership in Wahpeton, N.D. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and was sent to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D., for Signal Corp Training. He was sent from Grand Forks to Camp Kohler in Sacramento, Calif. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Williams, Smith wed Sep 26, 2009
The bridegroom graduated from Madison High School in 2005 and from the University of North Dakota in 2008 with a bachelor of arts degree in aviation management. He is currently working at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Defending National Champion Wisconsin Picked to Win WCHA in 2009-10; Season Starts Friday as WCHA All-Stars Face Team USA in St. Paul Sep 25, 2009
St. Cloud State University was picked to finish fourth in the final regular season standings, followed by Ohio State University in fifth, University of North Dakota in sixth, Minnesota State University, Mankato in seventh place and Bemidji State University in eighth ... The University of North Dakota has two all-stars in junior defenseman Kelly Lewis and sophomore forward Alyssa Wiebe while Minnesota State University, Mankato is represented by senior defenseman Holly Snyder and senior forward... (Wcha.com)
North Dakota faces deadline on 'Fighting Sioux' Sep 25, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Brett Potas is so angry the University of North Dakota may drop its Fighting Sioux nickname that he's canceled his season hockey tickets and says he won't give his alma mater another dime. "They tried to get me to think about it. I said that I've been thinking about it for years," Potas said. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Clausen to start at QB for Notre Dame Sep 25, 2009
Unless the University of North Dakota gets the support of the state s two Sioux tribes by Oct. 1, which appears unlikely, the state Board of Higher Education says it must drop the nickname The Fighting Sioux, UND has used the nickname since 1930. BASEBALL Cubs Harden done for the season Chicago Cubs righthander Rich Harden requested that he not pitch again this season, manager Lou Piniella said last night. (Boston Globe)
U of ND faces deadline on Fighting Sioux name Sep 25, 2009
"They tried to get me to think about it. I said that I've been thinking about it for years," Potas said. He says he doesn't want to be associated with a university that takes a politically correct position. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Death sentence upheld in Sjodin abduction case Sep 24, 2009
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Bulldogs Stunned By North Dakota; Fall 3-1 Sep 24, 2009
- The Gonzaga University began its match against the University of North Dakota clicking on cylinders, leaving the Fighting Sioux in its dust with a 25-15 first set victory. Everything changed once the Bulldogs stepped onto the court for set two as North Dakota rattled off three straight victories, including a commanding 25-14 set two victory, to claim the match victory over the stunned Zags on Wednesday at the Martin Centre. (Gozags.com)
Vicki (Millar) Thomas, 49 Sep 23, 2009
Vicki grew up in Wahpeton, graduated high school in 1978 and continued on to college at the University of North Dakota and later graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington. She then moved to Kansas City, Mo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Bulldogs Return To Action Wednesday; Host North Dakota Sep 22, 2009
The Bulldogs host the University of North Dakota at the Martin Centre beginning at 7 p.m. ... ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA: The University of North Dakota enters into its contest with Gonzaga University with a 7-5 overall mark and a 2-0 record in Great West Conference ... ALL-TIME AGAINST THE FIGHTING SIOUX: This will be the first meeting between Gonzaga University and the University of North Dakota. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Swept By Washington State In Home Opener Sep 18, 2009
Gonzaga continues its four-match homestand when it welcomes the University of North Dakota to the Martin Center on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Match time is set for 7 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
Bayda hopes to crack Penguins' lineup Sep 18, 2009
Bayda, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound winger, was a teenager then, playing midget hockey and moving down a path that eventually would lead him to the University of North Dakota. Today, he is 29, a veteran of seven-plus pro seasons and trying to defy some daunting odds and convince the Penguins he is worthy of a contract. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Life in the rearview mirror fine Sep 12, 2009
The second-day content leans toward issues: Coal Caddies, Computers and Cohorts: An Illustrated Lecture on One-Room Schools of the Past and Present by Dr. Kathleen Gersham, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Foundations and Research at the University of North Dakota, and To Keep the Schools Filled With Indian Pupils by Dr. Carole Barrett, professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Mary, and Marilyn Hudson, Hidatsa and Mandan descendent from the Three Affiliated... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sisters square off against each other Sep 11, 2009
In 2005, they squared off while Jenna was at the University of North Dakota and Jamie was coaching at Minnesota State University - Mankato. This recent match, however, was likely more meaningful to the Skadeland sisters. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
WCHA Announces Women's All-Star Team for Upcoming Game vs U.S. National Team Sep 10, 2009
The University of North Dakota has two all-stars in junior defenseman Kelly Lewis and sophomore forward Alyssa Wiebe while Minnesota State University, Mankato is represented by senior defenseman Holly Snyder and senior forward Christina Lee. The U.S. National Team is being coached by Wisconsin coach and former 1980 U.S. men's Olympic gold medalist Mark Johnson and includes 15 current and former WCHA players on its 22-women roster, including former Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner Jesse... (Wcha.com)
UND nickname supporter to try again Sep 9, 2009
LOADING Sep 08, 2009 - 04:05:34 CDT FORT YATES (AP) - A supporter of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname on the Standing Rock Sioux reservation says he will try again to get the Tribal Council's backing ... UND Alumnus from Standing Rock wrote on Sep 8, 2009 11:15 AM:" It's sad that Mr. Fool Bear has nothing to do than to drag this issue out. As an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and University of North Dakota alumnus, I am in full, unwavering support of... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bjorke is Tribune's new business reporter Sep 9, 2009
After majoring in English and journalism at the University of North Dakota, he signed on as a reporter for the Herald just in time to help cover the 1997 Red River flood. After earning a portion of the Herald's Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1998, Bjorke joined the Peace Corps and was sent to the former Soviet Republic of Moldova, where he taught English to local students and worked on other educational projects. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rules you can (and cant) break Sep 7, 2009
D., professor at the School of Medicine & Health Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Theres no simple way to know when youll cross the line from merely drunk to possibly poisoned, and poisoning can lead to vomiting, passing out, seizures or even death (and, no, it doesnt only happen to college kids). (MSNBC -- Health)
Mandan School Board candidates explain positions Sep 6, 2009
Tausend graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a certified professional in human resources. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hoeven won't introduce Rove at induction Sep 5, 2009
Rove, a regular columnist for the Wall Street Journal and contributor to Fox News, is usually seen as a politically dividing figure, said Mark Jendrysik, University of North Dakota political science professor. He is under investigation by U.S. Justice Department for his alleged role in the 2006 U.S. Attorney firings. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Prof says bones at home site are American Indian Sep 4, 2009
That's according to Phoebe Stubblefield, an anthropology professor at the University of North Dakota. She says they have been there more than 50 years and could not belong to a victim of known crimes of the past few decades. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Five Games of the Women's Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 1, 2009
GAME 5 - NOV. 25 VS. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA (McCarthey Athletic Center), 6 p.m. The University of North Dakota ended the 2008-09 season with a 18-11 overall record. The Fighting Sioux are in their second year of transition to NCAA Division I and will play their first full NCAA Division I schedule in 2009-10. (Gozags.com)
NDUS receives funding to reduce binge drinking Sep 1, 2009
The grant, awarded through the University of North Dakota, begins Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2011, and is expected to help reduce binge drinking among underage students not only on the university system campuses, but the communities they are located in. Two staff members on each campus will be trained on intervention strategies for at-risk students and how to implement the strategy. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
What's North Dakota Doing Right? Aug 31, 2009
The city has four colleges Bimarck State College, Mary University, United Tribes Technical College, and a small section of the University of North Dakota Medical School and two major medical facilities. The city had a combined total of education and health-service employees of 11,100 as of June 2009, up from 10,800 in June 2009 and 8,000 a decade earlier. (BusinessWeek)
Morrissey art on display Aug 31, 2009
She has been educated thoroughly in art, with a bachelor of arts degree in printmaking from the University of North Dakota, a master of fine arts degree in printmaking from Indiana University and an master of arts in painting from the University of Kentucky. While being raised in Lidgerwood, Morrissey remembers early instances of creativity, many involving drawing lines in the dirt with sticks and constructing cardboard boxes into art. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
NDSU enrollment up Aug 26, 2009
In Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota reports 12,470 students, a 1. 6 percent increase over last year's first-day enrollment of 12,276. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Making a difference Aug 25, 2009
He graduated from WHS in 2008 and as a student at the University of North Dakota, he heard about STLF. Hanson embarked on his first community service tour during spring break in March and was hooked. You get to know a lot about yourself. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Stenson Physical Therapy Aug 23, 2009
Williams earned her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy at the University of North Dakota in 1992 and has worked in medical centers and clinics in Seattle and Spokane, Wash. Anchorage, Alaska, and Cheyenne, Wyo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eminently quotable: 'Lunch, recess and math' Aug 22, 2009
Mark Jendrysik, a political science professor at the University of North Dakota, on the likely impact of a race between Gov. John Hoeven and Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., for the U.S. Senate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pomeroy leads Blue Dogs in health care sector donations Aug 22, 2009
Mark Jendrysik, a political science professor with the University of North Dakota, said it isn't surprising that Pomeroy is opposing the public health insurance option. "I think he's a pragmatic Democrat representing a conservative state," Jendrysik said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Anglers to compete in two tournaments in Fort Madison Aug 21, 2009
Schools with teams registered for Saturdays tournament include Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, Central Arkansas, Central Michigan, SIU, the University of Minnesota, Southeast Missouri State, the University of Louisville, the College of the Ozarks, UAM, the University of Wisconsin, Arkansas Tech, Urbana University, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State University, Missouri State University, Kent State University, UW Stevens Point, the University of Kentucky, Ohio State, Henderson... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
North Dakota hockey dismisses forward Frattin Aug 20, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- University of North Dakota junior forward Matt Frattin has been dismissed from the hockey team for violating team rules. Head coach Dave Hakstol said Frattin was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Wednesday. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Rev. Drevlow anticipates success at first parish Aug 18, 2009
Drevlow began his education at the University of North Dakota where he completed three years in the music education program and finished his undergraduate degree at Minot State University. A desire to sing and teach drove Drevlow to become an educator. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Local players earn berths on US team Aug 15, 2009
Merrimack College will launch its hockey season Oct. 9 and 10 with a two-game series at the University of North Dakota. The Warriors make their home debut Oct. 16 against Holy Cross, and open Hockey East play Oct. 23 at home against Vermont. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pima thrilled to have Garcia Aug 15, 2009
Garcia was on the fence for a while, with a visit to Division II University of North Dakota still pending last month. Garcia, however, has opted to stay closer to home for the time being. (Nogales International, AZ)
Obituaries in the news Aug 12, 2009
A Cavalier native, Webb earned his law degree at the University of North Dakota in 1959. He went on to serve as the prosecutor for Walsh County, as a municipal judge in Grafton and as a special assistant attorney general for North Dakota. (Anchorage Daily News)
N.D. Federal Judge Rodney Webb dies at 74 Aug 11, 2009
A Cavalier native, Webb earned his law degree at the University of North Dakota in 1959 ... He was given the Sioux Award, the highest award given by the University of North Dakota Alumni Association in 1999, and the "Light of Justice award" from state trial lawyers. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Cindy Peterson: Follow the Marauders on the net Aug 10, 2009
n Former University of North Dakota standout Digger Anderson is no longer on the coaching staff. Anderson left for personal reasons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Professor says butterflies are declining Aug 10, 2009
Ken Cabarle of Minot, a University of North Dakota graduate student working on an amphibian growth project at Minot State, said small insect development was delayed so long that it affected the growth of toads, frogs and salamanders. "The bugs, on land and in the water, showed up about two weeks later than usual because it has been so cool," Cabarle said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Round Prairie has a new leader Aug 9, 2009
She anticipates earning her masters in education leadership in May through the University of North Dakota. Shes eager to meet her students. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Nurses in demand in rural areas Aug 9, 2009
Most of North Dakota is considered a medically underserved area, according to the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health biennial North Dakota Nursing Needs Study. There are 41 underserved areas, and four-fifths of the counties have at least a partial health professional shortage, according to the latest study released in 2007. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sod House Museum to feature speaker on Aug 7, 2009
After receiving his M.A. in History at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, he completed a Ph. D. in History at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Prison escape attempt fails Aug 7, 2009
Sambursky, a former University of North Dakota criminal justice student, is serving sentences out of Grand Forks County for five counts of gross sexual imposition and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct for what prosecutors called a failed attempt at a sixth sexual assault. According to the Department of Corrections, he is slated to serve on those charges until November 2026. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UNDannounces 2009-10 Mens basketball schedule Aug 7, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Brian Faison and head mens basketball coach Brian Jones announced the 2009-10 mens basketball schedule on Tuesday. The Fighting Sioux will embark on their first season as Great West Conference members with 12 league contests included among their 29-game regular season slate. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Jensen, Steiner Aug 5, 2009
Mark graduated from Rothsay High School in 2001 and earned a bachelor of science degree in accountancy and finance from the University of North Dakota. Mark is currently employed at Apogee Enterprises in Bloomington, Minn. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Crews to return to fire at Michigan fuel facility Aug 5, 2009
Renewable jet propellant-8 (JP-8) fuel developed and produced by the Energy onmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota was su 0000274B ccessfully flown in a rocket built by Flometrics, Inc., a product engineering company specializing in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics based in San Diego, California. The fuel burn was so successful that the rocket approached Mach 1 (the speed of sound) and reached an altitude of about 20,000 feet. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
In N.D., help wanted in designing drones Aug 5, 2009
GRAND FORKS - Air Force officials came to the University of North Dakota to ask college students from around the country for help: They say they need the students to develop unmanned aircraft systems, including a new drone that likely will take at least 10 years to get off the ground ... One of the students at Tuesday's gathering, University of North Dakota graduate student Richie Spitsberg, liked what he heard ... Military bases handling drones in Grand Forks and Fargo and the University of... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Air Force to hold UAS symposium at UND Aug 3, 2009
LOADING Aug 03, 2009 - 04:05:22 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - The Air Force has chosen the University of North Dakota as the site of an unmanned aerial system symposium. The conference Tuesday through Thursday will be at UND's Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lawsuit settled, company's focuses again its armor Aug 3, 2009
Sioux Manufacturing president and CEO Carl McKay, 60, a University of North Dakota Law School graduate and former Spirit Lake Tribal chairman, said he has tried to put the lawsuit behind him. But he said it still bothers others on the reservation, many of whom have relatives in the military. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
He said, he said: Experts weigh in on Conrad controversy Aug 2, 2009
Dana Harsell, a political scientist at the University of North Dakota, said Conrad's side of the story seems plausible, considering other borrowers may have been getting breaks on their mortgages through Countrywide at the time. "I do think that a lot of people take him on his word," Harsell said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eriksmoen column: Langer's rise to power was quick Aug 2, 2009
In the fall of 1904, Langer enrolled in the two-year law program at the University of North Dakota. William Lemke and Lynn Frazier were one year ahead of Langer in law school, two people who would have direct involvement with him later in his political career. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BUSINESS NOTES Aug 2, 2009
Lamusga finished her physician assistant education at the University of North Dakota in 1999. She is a member of the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants and a board member of MAPA.. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Even Odds: Moving on to greener pastures Jul 29, 2009
One of two former Pioneers who will be heading east is Kody Kennedy, who recently signed with the University of North Dakota. Kennedy, who has had his fastball clocked in the low 90-mph-range, said he'll study elementary education. (Montana Standard, MT)
