Thrashers sign forward Kozek Jun 16, 2009
Kozek, 23, had 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 38 games last season for the University of North Dakota. In 167 career games at North Dakota, Kozek had 65 points (38 goals, 27 assists). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
North Dakota Announces 2009-10 Men's Hockey Schedule Jun 16, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Brian Faison and head men's hockey coach Dave Hakstol announced today the 2009-10 men's hockey schedule, which will feature 36 regular season games, including 18 at home and 18 on the road. With two home exhibition games also on the schedule, Sioux fans will have the opportunity to see UND play on 20 home dates. (Wcha.com)
Troy Olson resigns from Bismarck baseball Jun 6, 2009
Olson went on to play hockey for two years at Minnesota-Crookston and baseball at the University of North Dakota. He received his college degree from UND.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Cirrus, UND ordered to pay $14.5M Jun 6, 2009
Cirrus Design, University of North Dakota ordered to pay $14 ... Cirrus Design, University of North Dakota ordered to pay $14 ... A court has ruled that and the University of North Dakota must pay $14. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Minn. jury awards $16M in crash of Cirrus plane Jun 6, 2009
The jurors decided that Duluth-based airplane maker Cirrus Design Corp., the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation and pilot Gary Prokop were all negligent in the crash. Cirrus made the plane that crashed on Jan. 18, 2003, killing Prokop, 47, and James Kosak, 51, his friend and passenger. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Class B legion baseball: Keller, Chiefs have high expectations Jun 5, 2009
Jungling, who played high school and Legion baseball at Mandan, just completed his third year of competition at the University of North Dakota. Stanley has moved into the background as a consultant for the Mandan youth baseball program. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rep. Earl Pomeroy announces plans to marry Jun 5, 2009
The University of North Dakota Web site says Berglund has been an educator for 36 years, including 11 at Valley City State University, where she taught public speaking, journalism and composition. She also was the sports editor at the Valley City Times-Record. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
ADL: Anti-Semitic incidents in U.S. decline for fourth straight year Jun 4, 2009
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND: A student was harassed by fellow students with anti-Semitic slurs and was shot at with a pellet gun (April). University of California at Santa Cruz: A building was vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti alleging that Jews were behind the 9/11 attacks (April). (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
BLIZZARD: Strinden picked as new coach Jun 3, 2009
He acquired his bachelor of science degree from the University of North Dakota in 2000. He has a coaching minor with an emphasis in hockey and strength training. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bitterness and backlash over nickname May 31, 2009
LOADING May 31, 2009 - 04:09:00 CDT The recent decision by the State Board of Higher Education to instruct University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley to retire the UND sports nickname Fighting Sioux fills me with hope - and some dread. On the one hand, I applaud the 8-0 decision of the statewide board, which gives Kelley the political cover he will need to make the controversial change. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New Boynton Beach firm offers video college tours May 30, 2009
And the University of North Dakota does have a good aerospace program. Or what about the University of South Florida. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
2009 Volleyball Schedule Announced May 30, 2009
There the `Dogs will meet the University of North Dakota, Montana State and the host Cowgirls. It's then back to the state of California for the Bulldogs as they go north to the Hornet Invitational on Sept. 11, hosted by Sacramento State to face the Hornets, Alabama and the University of San Francisco. (Gobulldogs.com)
Nebraska man named Spearfish Spartan head football coach May 29, 2009
Lambrecht also taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota prior to his stint in Mitchell and has also been an assistant football coach at Bismarck High School and the University of North Dakota. Syverson left the Spartans after three seasons at the helm where he compiled a 6-24 record as the head coach, including a 2-8 record in 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dean Blais Named Head Coach of 2010 U.S. National Junior Team May 29, 2009
Blais was head coach at WCHA-member University of North Dakota from 1994-2004, leading the Sioux to WCHA titles in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2004 and to national championships in 1997 and 2000 ... He then served as the head hockey coach at Minot (N.D.) High School from 1977-80, before a nine-year stint as an assistant men's ice hockey coach at the University of North Dakota ... He returned to the University of North Dakota as head coach in 1994. (Wcha.com)
More of this story May 28, 2009
Lakers coach Phil Jackson was born in North Dakota or Montana and played at the University of North Dakota. K.R. saw him play versus the Griz. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Politics trumping democracy May 27, 2009
This vote was an attempt to sidetrack the University of North Dakota nickname issue by the anti-logo movement in their efforts to deny a consensus referendum on Standing Rock. A moratorium was implemented intentionally for one reason: to silence and deny the inevitable truth. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Klosterman receives $1,000 FFA scholarship May 26, 2009
Rydell will be attending the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. He plans to major in chemistry. He hopes to be able to work in the agricultural side of chemistry developing alternative fuels and/or genetically modified seeds. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Reporters need to be digging May 25, 2009
LOADING May 25, 2009 - 04:02:59 CDT By SHEILA ROBINSONBismarck So the Board of Higher Education insists on removing the name of Fighting Sioux as the name at the University of North Dakota. I always thought it was a compliment, that around the time of statehood that the Sioux were the most feared tribe on the Upper Plains. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Proof that we need to work harder to fix racism May 24, 2009
The only place where more of them could have been seen would have been at a University of North Dakota sporting event. They are Fighting Sioux signature and logo clothing the uniform of the day last weekend for area residents, undoubtedly worn to make a statement just days after the announcement that the nickname and Indian head logo didn t have much of a chance of survival. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Drug court honors graduates with scholarships May 24, 2009
She plans to take some classes over the summer and next year, then transfer to the University of North Dakota. Her plans aren't concrete yet, but she's thinking of majoring in political science and international studies with an ultimate goal of law school. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
163 CHS seniors graduate Sunday May 23, 2009
He will attend the University of North Dakota in the fall. Bank plans to address his fellow students, although his speech is not finalized. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Kamp - Howard May 23, 2009
The bride is a graduate of Williston High School and is currently attending the University of North Dakota studying physical therapy. The groom is a Williston High School graduate and is currently studying to be a chemical engineer at the University of North Dakota. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
James L. Stelton, 65 May 22, 2009
James has chosen to donate his body to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where his body will be used for human anatomy instructions. James had a lot of health issues, and hoped that what could be learned by the study of his body, could help other live longer and healthier lives. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Heitkamp wins in Innovate ND May 21, 2009
As one of the entities coordinating Innovate ND this year, the University of North Dakota Center for Innovation also provided a judge for to final qualifiers Bruce Gjovig. Judges evaluated five criteria while making their selection including innovation, commercial viability, investment opportunity, entrepreneur team and quality of the presentation. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
MSU College of Nursing names new deanPosted on May 20 May 20, 2009
BOZEMAN - A veteran administrator from the University of North Dakota, Helen Melland, has been named dean of the College of Nursing at Montana State University ... Melland most recently was interim dean at the University of North Dakota s College of Nursing. (Missoulian, MT)
Movers and Shakers May 19, 2009
Lee was hired with Northwest Airlines in 2007 after receiving a Bachelor of Science in aeronautics from John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences and the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. Lee is a 2003 graduate of Crescent Valley High School and the son of Dr. Marianne Clausing-Lee and Dr. Kevin Lee. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Give us your ideas for a new UND nickname May 19, 2009
LOADING May 15, 2009 - 11:50:55 CDT What is the perfect nickname for the University of North Dakota ... No Logo wrote on May 18, 2009 4:28 PM:" If UND wants to be original, then I say no nickname at all. Just be known as the University of North Dakota, keep the jerseys the same and replace the logo with either North Dakota or the interlocking ND logo, which most sports have except hockey. There was a time when the hockey team had just North Dakota on their Jerseys and no logo. By adopting a new... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Thomsen visits alma mater, hometown May 19, 2009
After graduating from University of North Dakota in 1934, Thomsen, better known as Tommy, came back to Wahpeton as a teacher at the high school. Leo Dominick had two positions open but there were three of us [applying], Tommy said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
ABE WINTER: It's never too late May 18, 2009
Yes, more than 3 decades between my last classes at the University of North Dakota in 1971 to the continuing of the pursuit of my English degree in 2006. As my name was called at the 2009 commencement ceremonies, I assure you nobody was happier on this planet at that moment. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
WEST REGION TENNIS: Welk wins fourth straight West Region singles title May 17, 2009
"I wasn't playing my game. I was pretty much playing her game,"said Welk, a senior who is headed for the University of North Dakota. "She's more of a counter-puncher.She gets everything back and you really have to work hard to score a point against her.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Do you agree with the decision by North Dakota education officials to drop the state University's Fighting Sioux mascot? May 17, 2009
okie dokie wrote on May 16, 2009 8:13 AM:" Well, maybe they should think of getting a corporate mascot and bring in some money in the process. North Dakota is known for wheat, How about the University of North Dakota Nabisco fighting "Triscuits"? They could play the Wisconsin Kraft Cheese Wedges in the Zinfandel Bowl on January 1st. Sounds like a party, get out the crayons and color me in! ". 4 comment(s). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Goehring likely faces tough race May 16, 2009
Hoeven will have a lot to weigh before making a call, said Mark Jendrysik, a political science professor at the University of North Dakota. "Every day he doesn't enter is another day lost for fundraising," Jendrysik said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
North Dakota Board of Higher Ed votes to drop Fighting Sioux nickname, logo May 16, 2009
The board voted 8-0 to drop the University of North Dakota s Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo ... He said the move may help the University of North Dakota get into the Summit League for athletics. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
KU med school names Wichita dean May 16, 2009
Since 1995, Wilson has served as dean and professor of pediatrics at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He was appointed the university s vice president for health affairs in 2001. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Engelstad family criticizes board, UND president May 16, 2009
LOADING May 16, 2009 - 03:58:59 CDT By DAVE KOLPACKAssociated Press Writer FARGO - The family of the late University of North Dakota benefactor Ralph Engelstad blames the state Board of Higher Education and UND President Robert Kelley for the imminent demise of the school's Fighting Sioux nickname. A settlement of a lawsuit with the NCAA requires UND to drop the nickname and logo unless it gets support from the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake tribes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UND will seek new identity May 15, 2009
Time for the University of North Dakota to get back to concentrating on academic excellence. The board took the right stand Thursday by voting unanimously for UND to stop using the logo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
University of N.D. Axing 'Fighting Sioux' Nickname, Logo May 15, 2009
University of North Dakota Dropping 'Fighting Sioux' Nickname, Logo ... DICKINSON, N.D. North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has agreed to drop the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo, a move intended to resolve a decades-long campus dispute about whether the name demeans American Indians ... Tom Douple, the Summit League's commissioner, has said the University of North Dakota won't be considered for membership as long as the nickname and logo dispute... (Fox News)
Board approves 3.5 percent tuition cap May 15, 2009
Robert Kelley, president of the University of North Dakota, said UND plans to keep its own tuition increase request at 3. 5 percent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Resource Connection names new executive director May 15, 2009
As executive director, Ormand reports to The Resource Connection s board of directors and is responsible for leading the strategic, operational and financial efforts of the organization in partnership with the board. Jim brings over 25 years of successful leadership and management experience for quality-based organizations serving children, adults and the elderly with disabilities, said Shirley Stroble, The Resource Connection s chairperson. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Gipp says decision encouraging May 15, 2009
David M. Gipp, the president of United Tribes Technical College, has been outspoken regarding his desire for the University of North Dakota to drop the Fighting Sioux nickname ... McCabe, now the store manager at ProImage, was not immediately sure what impact a similar switch for the University of North Dakota would do to his store's sales. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Use of Fighting Sioux nickname all but finished May 15, 2009
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) -North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has agreed to drop the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo, a move intended to resolve a decades-long campus dispute about whether the name demeans American Indians ... "This has been a long-standing tradition at UND, and I think the board action now instructs the university to develop new traditions,'' he said.Board member Grant Shaft, who is chairman of a committee that has been studying the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mandan High School jazz concert is Friday May 14, 2009
Percussionist Scott Prebys and trombonist Dave Lambert, both of the University of Mary, will perform, as will trumpeter Ronnie Ingle of the University of North Dakota and saxophonist Matthew Patnode of North Dakota State University. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Mandan High School Auditorium. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
University of N.D. to train Saudi pilots May 13, 2009
LOADING May 13, 2009 - 04:00:28 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - The University of North Dakota says it has a $17 million contract to train 75 Saudis to fly helicopters over the next several years. UND Aerospace Foundation Executive Director Chuck Pineo says the first of the students are in Grand Forks and are learning English to prepare for training. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dave St. Peter talks Twins May 12, 2009
St. Peter, who graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1985 and from the University of North Dakota in 1989, is proud of the fact that the Twins have thrived despite being in one of the league's smallest markets. They've lost a number of star players to free agency, or have been forced to let them go because of big-money demands. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The last speaker: UND to honor Mandan, last to speak Nu'eta as 1st language May 11, 2009
Benson will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of North Dakota on Saturday ... Benson has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota. (Missoulian, MT)
Trying to save a language May 11, 2009
Benson has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota. "If anyone deserves it, he deserves it," said Gerard Baker, a Mandan-Hidatsa and National Park Service superintendent at Mount Rushmore. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck: N.D. veterans are living history May 9, 2009
He graduated from the University of North Dakota in business administration and with a law degree. He practiced law in Rugby, was director of the North Dakota Legislative Council from 1951 to 1975, a member of North Dakota National Guard, 1953-75, manager of the Garrison Diversion Project from 1985 to 1993, and retired in 1993 as a major general. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
U-MARY HOOPS: Marauders get their man May 8, 2009
His coaching experience includes a stop at the University of North Dakota from 2000-06 where he served in many roles from associate head coach, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Herbst, 38, was one of three finalists for the job. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Herbst gets U-Mary men's basketball post May 7, 2009
He was an assistant at North Iowa Community College, Lincoln Memorial and the University of North Dakota. Herbst was the head coach at Waldorf Junior College from 1998-2000. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Steen, Knudsen // May 7, 2009
Dianna is a graduate of University of North Dakota with a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is employed as an occupational therapist at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Mechtronix World Receives $7 Million in Funding for Expansion from Business Development Bank of Canada May 7, 2009
Worldwide customers include major airlines, training centers and training organizations such as CAFUC, Copa Airlines, IFTC Istanbul, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa Flight Training, Oxford Aviation Academy, TACA Airlines and University of North Dakota. Mechtronix offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. (PR Newswire)
N.D. Legislature passes higher education bill May 5, 2009
2 million for improvements to a University of North Dakota education building and $5 million for a Minot State classroom building and health center ... That meant less for schools on the higher end, costing North Dakota State University $800,000 and the University of North Dakota $390,000, said Sen. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
At our best (May 4) May 4, 2009
Rachel Lee of Corvallis was recently accepted as a member into the Quo Vadis Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of North Dakota for the 2009-2010 academic year. Mortar Board is a national college senior honor society founded upon the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Parshall native seeks U-Mary basketball post May 2, 2009
Stewart played college ball at the University of North Dakota, where he graduated in 1989. He played semi-professionally overseas and helped win the initial Malaysian Basketball League championship in 1995. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Honolulu CC names chancellor finalists May 2, 2009
He earned a master s degree in educational administration from Drake University in Iowa and a doctorate of education in business and vocational education from the University of North Dakota. Marnie Fischer, former CEO of Minnesota Community and Technical College s Worthington campus. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Three Finalists Named in Search for New Minnesota State, Mankato Women's Hockey Head Coach May 1, 2009
Spent three years (2002-2005) as an assistant coach with the women's program at the University of North Dakota. Served as an assistant coach with the Lakers for two seasons prior to joining UND.. (Wcha.com)
Dental costs take bite out of family farmer and rancher budgets Apr 30, 2009
The Access Project and its partners at Brandeis University and the University of North Dakota School of Medicine's Center for Rural Health contracted with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service to survey more than 2,000 non-corporate farm and ranch operators (those operating as sole proprietors or partnerships). Some state-specific data are available in the Appendix of the report. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
JOHN GUTENKUNST Apr 29, 2009
He was born in Lefor, N.D., graduated from the University of North Dakota and one day later married Carol Louise Richter in 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, serving mainly in the South Pacific. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Steven Tyler and Clarence Clemons Take the Stage for Opening Night Keynote at BookExpo America Apr 29, 2009
After graduating from the University of North Dakota, he wrote for the Fargo Forum and the Akron Beacon Journal. Klosterman is published in eight territories and seven languages. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Williston's Winkjer, 86, dies Apr 29, 2009
In 1941, he attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, earning a bachelors degree in political science in 1945 and a law degree in 1947 ... When the University of North Dakota-Williston (now Williston State College) was established, Winkjer spent 12 years teaching early morning government and political science classes. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Mary 'Katie' Keogh Apr 29, 2009
for two years before transferring to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. She completed her bachelor of science degree in physical therapy in 1973 and practiced in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
WCHA Men's Membership Opts to Pursue Future Expansion to 12 Teams Apr 29, 2009
" The 10 teams that currently make up the men's WCHA are University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Colorado College (CC), University of Denver (DU), Michigan Technological University (MTU), University of Minnesota (UM), University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU), University of North Dakota (UND), St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and University of Wisconsin (UW). The last expansion in the WCHA occured in 1999-2000 when Minnesota State University, Mankato joined... (Wcha.com)
U-MARY: Marauders to bring in three finals for men's hoops job Apr 29, 2009
Those coming to campus are: Nebraska-Omaha assistant Randall Herbst, who also has a connection to the University of North Dakota; former Wisconsin-Green Bay head coach Mike Heideman; Parshall native and Peninsula College head coach Pete Stewart. Herbst will visit U-Mary today, Heideman Thursday and Stewart on Friday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dean Winkjer Apr 29, 2009
He attended the University of North Dakota, beginning in 1941, earning a bachelors degree in political science in 1945 and a law degree in 1947. He established a law practice in Williston and remained a member of the North Dakota Bar until 2006. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Softball: Z-M pitcher fans 15 to shut out Cotter Apr 29, 2009
Jessica St. Marie, who will play at the University of North Dakota next season, was 2-for-3 with an RBI, while senior Blaire Hoven was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.. The heart of the order did the damage today, Nelson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
