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BHSU student receives AAMR award
Andrea Ellwanger, a Black Hills State University senior from
Rapid City, received the Irene Dunn Student Award this fall
during the regional American Association on Mental Retardation
(AAMR) conference in Spearfish.
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The Irene Dunn Student Award recognizes a student who shows
"Great Promise" for growth and performance in the area
of mental retardation.
Ellwanger is a co-president of the BHSU student chapter of
AAMR. She was recognized for her efforts in organizing community
activities and for her leadership in the organization's academic
and service projects.
The BHSU student chapter of AAMR assisted with the
organization and operation of this year's Region VIII conference
and also presented a session entitled, "Technology in
Teacher Education Training."
Conference participants came from a six-state/province area to
hear numerous nationally recognized speakers and to take part in
over 40 regional presentations. Topics presented focused on
brain-based learning, self-concept development, employment
opportunities for people with disabilities, and legal issues
involving self-determination.
Black Hills State University students participating were:
Leslie Franklin, Sturgis; Andrea Ellwanger, Rapid City; Tina
Mauney, Rapid City; Jeanna Kohn, Lemmon; Michelle Peterson,
Brookings; Alan Demaret, Faith; Alicia Ripley, Pierre; and Candy
Hertel, Fruitdale.
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| Dr. Dann Laramore presents
Andrea Ellwanger, a BHSU student, the Irene Dunn
Student Award during the fall AAMR conference in
Spearfish. |
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