A Presidential Invitation You have the opportunity
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A Presidential Invitation You have the opportunity
I O W A L A K E S C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Spring 2009 VAL NEWHOUSE SELECTED TO SERVE AS 7TH IOWA LAKES PRESIDENT Following the retirement of Iowa Lakes President Harold Prior in February, the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees appointed Val Newhouse to the position of President. She has worked at Iowa Lakes for 17 years – the last seven as the Executive Vice President. Newhouse received her bachelor’s degree in education from Buena Vista University and her master’s degree in higher education and continuing education from the University of Iowa. She has also completed course work for a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership and is working on her dissertation from Colorado State University. Newhouse has held positions in continuing education at Iowa Lakes as well as Associate Dean in Emmetsburg and a secondary programs supervisor. Before coming to Iowa Lakes, Newhouse worked at Upper Des Moines Opportunity in the capacity of Director of Child Care Services. Newhouse has strong roots in the five-county Iowa Lakes area. She is a native of West Bend and lived in Estherville for 22 years where all three of her children graduated from Estherville Lincoln Central, and currently lives in Emmetsburg. The President’s Circle of Giving was established in 2006 to recognize those individuals and businesses who contribute a minimum of $2,500 annually to a specific college program, initiative, scholarship or area of need. Donors are recognized at an annual banquet and receive a quarterly newsletter detailing the positive impacts their gifts have on the college, its students, and communities. Those interested in establishing a scholarship or making a gift to Iowa Lakes Community College are asked to contact Jolene Rogers, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at (800) 242-5106 ext. 4491 for more information. A Presidential Invitation a presidential invitation a president You have the opportunity... invitation a presidential invitation a presidential invitation a president invitation a presidential invitation a presidential invitation a presidenti invitation a presidential invitation a presidential...to invitation president make aadifference. Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook! IOWA LAKES ALUMNI Where are they now? Bob Holt - Class of 1983 In this age of technology, sending e-cards has become a standard way to say “happy birthday,” “happy holidays,” or to just brighten up someone’s day. Some of the most popular e-cards circulating the Web feature the hilarious Hallmark duo hoops&yoyo. A green bunny - yoyo, and pink cat - hoops, came about when Iowa Lakes graduate Bob Holt was bored with an assignment. “I was behind on an assignment, and it was a boring one, so I started playing around with yoyo, a character I had made at home. I didn’t want to give Hallmark credit for him, so I changed his ears and made him pink,” said Holt. The idea took off, and Holt put the comic duo together. Fellow creative mind Mike Adair joined Holt to do the voices of hoops&yoyo, recording most of the conversations ad lib. Check out hoops&yoyo at: www.hoopsandyoyo.com! Holt, a Mason City, Iowa, native, graduated from Iowa Lakes in 1983 with a degree in commercial art. He currently resides in Kansas City, MO with his wife Debbie and two daughters Marissa and Lily. Where are You? What are you doing? Send us an update: Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association 19 S 7th St. Estherville, IA 51334 e-mail: [email protected] Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook! COSTA RICA Do you have a child or spouse attending Iowa Lakes? Have them visit the S.T.A.F.F. booth at the upcoming orientation sessions to join! For just $20, members will receive the following benefits: S.T.A.F.F. t-shirt discount card with special deals at local merchants Godfather’s Pizza Pizza Hut Pizza Ranch Casey’s Convenience Stores Subway special members-only events & gifts Visit www.iowalakes.edu/admissions for program specific orientation information. New Student Orientation Schedule: June 1, 2009 Emmetsburg 10 a.m. - Noon June 2, 2009 Spencer 10 a.m. - Noon June 3, 2009 Estherville 10 a.m. - Noon June 4, 2009 Emmetsburg 10 a.m. - Noon June 8, 2009 Emmetsburg 10 a.m. - Noon June 9, 2009 Emmetsburg 10 a.m. - Noon June 10, 2009 Estherville 10 a.m. - Noon June 11, 2009 Estherville 10 a.m. - Noon June 15, 2009 Estherville 10 a.m. - Noon June 16, 2009 Emmetsburg 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. See Page 6 for additional trip information. EIGHT IOWA LAKES EMPLOYEES RETIRE EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2009 A special thank you and farewell goes out to the eight employees who have provided a combined 139 years of service to the college and will retire effective June 30, 2009: Brenda Colegrove - Director of Library Services Mary Gengerke - ADN Coordinator Darwin Grimm - Business Professor Veloy Grimm - Academic Projects Specialist Carol Hartig - Medical Assistant Professor Lana Miller - Technology Specialist Becky Simons - Business Instructor & Medical Office Technology Professor Wayne Sunde - Parts Development Coordinator With Special Thanks and Recognition You’re not long on the Estherville Campus without being greeted by the smiling face and a hug from Marian Brunsvold! Marian’s usually got her camera around her neck – photographing students and activities preserving the memories for future generations. Her countless hours and tireless support of students on the Estherville Campus will never be forgotten! Marian’s dedication to the music and athletics at Iowa Lakes has (and continues) to be inspirational!! It is with deep regret and heavy hearts, we say goodbye to long-time Alumni & Friends board member, Marian Brunsvold. Marian has been President of the Alumni & Friends for many years and her service to the college and its students has been tireless…from attending music and athletic functions to baking goodies for athletic road trips…she has always been there! The Alumni & Friends Association hopes she will continue to be a known face on the Estherville Campus, the students really look up to her as their ‘Campus Grandma.’ Don’t be a stranger, Marian! ALUMNI & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Two students were selected to receive a $300 Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship for the 2009-2010 college year. Mercedes Bahr is a 2008 graduate from Spirit Lake. She is currently majoring in Accounting with the intention of transfering a four year college or university to become a Certified Public Accountant. Joe Erickson is a 2008 Estherville Lincoln Central graduate. While in high school, Joe particpated in the Motorcycle and Small Engine program through Career Academy and enjoyed it so much he decided to major in it. He is also planning to add a major in Marine Service Technology to expand his knowledge and open more job opportunities. Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook! Summer Scholarship Fundraising Events June 19 - Clay County Golf Outing 11 a.m. registration, 12 p.m. shotgun Spencer Country Club $75 per golfer June 5 - Kossuth County Golf Outing 11 a.m. registration, 12 p.m. shotgun North Kossuth Golf Course, Bancroft $65 per golfer June 25 - Dickinson County Luau 5:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meal Barefoot Bar, Lake Okoboji a e v $15 pre sale, $20 @ door ser Re table! VIP Prime reserved seating for 5 July 11 - Heldt-Laker Golf Outing & Social 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. shotgun Estherville Golf Course $100 per golfer (includes social ticket) $25 additional social tickets First served meal tickets Celebrity Waiter/Waitress One round of beverages (donated by the Barefoot Bar) A A A July 18 - Poker Ride 8 a.m. registration - Spencer Campus Route: Spencer-Spirit Lake-Estherville-Algona-Emmetsburg $20 per rider Alumni & Friends Association members get $5 off registration fees at golf events! ! W NE October 24 - Korks & Kegs MT Vault, Estherville August 14 - Palo Alto Golf Outing 11 a.m. registration, 12 p.m. shotgun Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Graettinger $75 per golfer Join a committee and help plan these NEW events! Java & Jazz Clay Shoot Car Cruise Black Tie Bowling For more information or to register for an event visit: www.iowalakes.edu/events Contact Trish Morfitt, Event Coordinator [email protected] or (800) 242-5106 ext. 4425 Join Us in Costa Rica Nov. 22 - Dec. 1! This November 22 - December 1 join Iowa Lakes for an exciting 10 day tour of Costa Rica! The tour will be led by a professional tour guide and includes all meals, activities, hotels, transportation and excursions. Cost is $1095 per person plus taxes, airfare and optional travel insurance. Reservations must be made by June 1, 2009. Deposit due at booking, balance paid 60 days prior to departure. Make your reservations today by contacting Jo Rogers: (800) 242-5106 ext. 4491 y [email protected] Onl Itinerary ats e s 20 t! lef Day 1 - San Jose, Costa Rica Welcome to the “rich coast,” friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty. Transfer is provided from the San José airport to your hotel, rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel, then join us for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. Day 2 Drummer Boy statue Poás Volcano Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail San José’s Plaza de la Cultura Central Park National Theatre National Museum Day 5 Cruise on Tortuguero River Pineapple plantation San Carlos Valley Day 8 Carara Biological Reserve Manuel Antonio National Park Swim at the pristine beaches Day 3 Drive through Braulio Carrillo Park Jungle canopy rainforest aerial tram Rainforest hike Butterfly garden Banana plantation Tortuguero National Park Day 4 Caño Palma wildlife reserve Green Turtle Research Station Atlantic turtle nesting beaches Tortuguero village Boat excursion Tortuguero Park Day 6 Rio Frio Caño Negro wildlife refuge Village of Fortuna Swim in the volcanic hot springs Day 7 Hanging Bridges Drive around Lake Arenal Guanacaste - tropical dry forest Central Pacific Coast Day 9 Central Valley Coffee plantation Return to San José Day 10 ¡Hasta la vista! Transfers provided to the San José airport ALUMNI & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION CHAPTERS The Iowa Lakes Alumni & Friends Association is growing and we need you! Campus chapters are in the process of being established on each Iowa Lakes campus. The purpose of each chapter is to encourage a lifelong interest in the college and create an atmosphere which promotes positive feelings and interactions between the college, our alumni, and the communities we serve. We know you have an affinity for your community and campus, and now is your opportunity to join with a group of fellow alumni and friends. For more information contact: Jolene Rogers, Executive Director Institutional Advancement [email protected] or (800) 242-5106 ext. 4491 JOIN AN IOWA LAKES SCHOLARSHIP EVENT COMMITTEE! Each year, Iowa Lakes hosts numerous scholarship fundraising activities with all proceeds benefiting students. Events provide something fun for everyonefrom golf to a luau, motorcycle poker ride to a clay shoot, and wine and beer tasting to coffee and music. We are always looking for new event ideas and for volunteers to help with organizing and running the events. Volunteer today by contacting Trish Morfitt, Event Coordinator at (800) 242-5106 ext. 4425 or [email protected]. These NEW events need your help! Java & Jazz Korks & Kegs Clay Shoot Car Cruise Black Tie Bowling Buena Vista University has partnered with Iowa Lakes Community College to help students get their Bachelor’s degree in as little as two years. Credit hours from the two years at the community college can be seamlessly transferred to BVU and you can be on your way. BVU sites are located throughout the state including Estherville, Emmetsburg, Spirit Lake and Spencer. Buena Vista University is excited to share with you a new innovative degree program being offered by the Professional & Online Studies program. The Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) Degree provides community college graduates a new option in obtaining a four year degree. This unique degree is available to students with select Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or an Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.) degrees. Building on your prior education, the BAS provides you an opportunity to further your education and increased opportunities in career areas. With Iowa Lakes and BVU, it’s as easy as “2 + 2”! Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook! GRADUATES HOLD PROGRAM REUNION ON EMMETSBURG CAMPUS The Early Childhood Education/Child Care program held their first reunion on May 16. Joanna Asmus, Class of 2007, organized the event in honor of professor Marsha Swanson who retired in December 2008. Grads from 1991-2008 attended the gathering which was held on the Emmetsburg Campus. Attendees enjoyed a tour of the new Emmetsburg Campus facilities, which includes a Biology wet lab. A short program was hosted at 11:00 where participants shared memories and got reacquainted. Marsha Swanson Proceeds from the event will be added to the Early Childhood Education/Child Care endowed program scholarship fund. If you are interested in contributing to this or other scholarship funds, tax deductible donations are accepted by mailing a check to the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. Iowa Lakes needs YOUR help to keep our alumni database updated. Please take a moment to e-mail us at [email protected] with your current contact information. Reunion invitations were sent via bulk mail, which doesn’t allow forwarding…or for the college to get back a change of address. Please forward this newsletter electronically to any interested individuals; so Iowa Lakes can reconnect with as many alumni as possible! TWO BUILDING PROJECTS UNDERWAY AT IOWA LAKES Ground was broken in April for a $550,000 addition to the Sustainable Energy Education Center/Wind Energy and Turbine Technology building on the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. College President Valerie Newhouse said the new addition will serve as a model for consumers and industry plus allow Iowa Lakes to accept 32 additional freshmen students into the ever-popular program for a total of 102 new students this fall. The ground breaking ceremony took on additional significance with the presence of Ron Litzinger, Chief Executive Officer of Edison Mission Group. Litzinger formally announced Edison Mission’s $100,000 contribution to the facility. The building project includes four labs/classrooms. It is hoped that construction will be completed by Sept. 1. A second building project being planned is for a new Construction Technology building at the Emmetsburg campus. Construction Technology staff and students would complete the expansion project, providing both additional educational opportunities and cost-savings to the college. The plan is that this facility would expand ‘green’ building curriculum to the current course work. Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook! RICK OLESEN SELECTED AS JIM HALL OUTSTANDING ALUMNI OF THE YEAR Join Iowa Lakes on facebook! Search “Iowa Lakes Community College” from your facebook account, or click on the facebook link from the Iowa Lakes homepage. 2009-2010 Core Book The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch A computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, Randy was asked to give a final lecture after he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. The Lecture Randy gave wasn’t about dying, but it was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, and seizing every moment because “time is all you have…and you may find one day that you have less than you think”. Each year, Iowa Lakes chooses a core book that is used for cross-curriculum education. Alumni & Friends Board of Directors 2009-2010 President - Larry Sundall Vice President - Trish Morfitt Treasurer - Deb Weston Secretary - Beth Kraft Alumni Liaison - Jolene Rogers Board Members Norma Beaver Jean Grems Cindy Oviatt Allison Walders The Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award was established in 1992. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Iowa Lakes. He continued on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Mankato State. Jim was a strong supporter of Iowa Lakes Community College and served as an assistant A&F member Norma Beaver presents Rick Olesen with the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. football coach and was active in the Century Club for many years. Each year, this award is presented to an Alumni who has been nominated by their peers, who exemplifies outstanding support for community, business, school, service clubs, etc. – a good representative of the college. Rick Olesen earned his business degree at Iowa Lakes in 1994 and continued on to achieve a Baccalaureate degree from Buena Vista University in 1996. Rick has been employed at Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative since 1987 and has been Vice President of Operations and Engineering since 1992. Co-workers tout him as being a pleasure to work with. Rick’s volunteerism in the community include being an active member of the Estherville Noon Rotary Club and he represents Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative on the Iowa Lakes Wind Energy & Turbine Technology Program Advisory Committee. Rick’s also a member of the Avera Holy Family Health Foundation. He shares his time and talents with other community-based activities by coaching youth sports activities including flag football, AAU basketball and American Legion Baseball. Olesen possesses strong leadership skills, has a commitment to integrity and a keen intellect and judgment. He is a phenomenal asset to both Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative and the community. Want to join the Alumni & Friends Association? Need to update your information? Visit us on the Web: www.iowalakes.edu/alumni_foundation Join us on facebook!