http://www.bhsu.edu RSS feeds for Black Hills State University 60 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4532/2012-Excellence-in-Education-Award-Recipient-Keith-Stover.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4532 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4532&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4532/2012-Excellence-in-Education-Award-Recipient-Keith-Stover.aspx                                 2012 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored five individuals during the annual BHSU Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Keith Stover, Class of ’71, Excellence in Education Award; William “Bill” Weyer, Class of ’62, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johanna Meier & Guido Della Vecchia, Special Service Award; and Jerome A. Greene, Class of ’68, Special Achievement Award. Keith Stover, class of ’71, earned his bachelor’s degree in education from BHSU and went onto graduate from South Dakota State University with his master’s degree in educational administration.   Stover is currently the president of South Central College (SCC), a comprehensive two-year community and technical college with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato, Minnesota. He has served as president for the past 14 years. Stover noted that his experiences at BHSU were the foundation for his career in higher education. Stover received an announcement from the White House press secretary in fall 2011 that SCC was named one of the two colleges in the nation to receive the designation of a “Right Skills Now” initiative by President Obama. “Right Skills Now” is an accelerated manufacturing program designed to market manufacturing careers, embrace students in the occupation, and implement a national credentialing model. Stover has been a leader in developing relationships with the secretary general of the two-year technical institutes in Thailand in support of the benefits of global education. He served a six-year term on the Faribault Chamber Board and currently serves on the Boards of Greater Mankato Growth and the Southern Minnesota Advocates. He is a member of the Rotary Club and served on the Rotary STRIVE Board.                     Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4532 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4531/2012-Special-Service-Award-Recipients-Johanna-Meier-Guido-Della-Vecchia.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4531 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4531&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4531/2012-Special-Service-Award-Recipients-Johanna-Meier-Guido-Della-Vecchia.aspx                                 2012 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored five individuals during the annual BHSU Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Keith Stover, Class of ’71, Excellence in Education Award; William “Bill” Weyer, Class of ’62, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johanna Meier & Guido Della Vecchia, Special Service Award; and Jerome A. Greene, Class of ’68, Special Achievement Award. Johanna Meier is known for being one of the foremost Wagnerian sopranos of her generation. She is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and began her career at the New York City Opera, which was the start of her major international recognition. She appeared throughout Europe, North and South America in opera, concert, and recital, as well as being the leading soprano at the Metropolitan Opera for 15 years. She was the first American ever to sing the role of Isolde in Tristan und Isolde at the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. As a recitalist, she has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and others, as well as throughout Europe. Meier has twice appeared on PBS Great Performances, the first time in the title role of Vanessa and later in the world premiere of Dangerous Liaisons with the San Francisco Opera, as well as in the CBS Special Premiere of The Questions of Abraham with Sherrill Milnes. She sang for a Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., as well as at the formal dedication of Mt. Rushmore by President Bush. Meier also acted as Mistress of Ceremonies at the concert celebrating the South Dakota Bi-Centennial in Pierre in 1989. After retiring from her singing career in 1994, she returned home to the Black Hills, where she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from BHSU. She was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2006 for her work in the field of arts and humanities. Meier served as director (1991-2008) of the famed Black Hills Passion Play, an outdoor drama presented for 70 years in its South Dakota and Florida amphitheaters. Each year Meier travels to New York City to give master classes for young singers, and has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes Conservatory, and Ithaca College, as well as privately. In 1998 she founded the Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute, which is held annually on the campus of BHSU. Meier teaches the institute, joined by an internationally recognized faculty of former operatic colleagues. She is also currently on the Board of Directors for the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Vice-Regent of the Black Hills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and owner/curator of the Dolls at Home Museum. Guido Della Vecchia began vocal studies at the age of 18 and was trained in radio communication during the Korean conflict. He was selected as one of six to go to Germany where he sang as an entertainer in the Special Services. Following his discharge in Germany, Della Vecchia moved to Italy where he refined his musical art by studying with several of Italy’s foremost maestri at the Cherubini Conservatory and at the Florence Theatre, following which he concertized extensively in Italy before returning to the United States. Beginning in 1961, Della Vecchia made extensive concert and operatic tours throughout the United States, including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center. His earliest performances were in the demanding role of Fernando in Favorita and the role of Fenton in Verdi’s Falstaff in a production staged and conducted by the eminent Boris Goldovsky. He and Meier appeared together in both concert and opera before moving to Spearfish in 1984, where he acted in and co-produced the Black Hills Passion Play from 1991 to 2008. For three years he served on the Board of Directors of the Rapid City Symphony and has also served on the Boards of Directors of the Spearfish Arts Center and Matthews Opera House and the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Spearfish. Della Vecchia has been active in the inception and promotion of the annual Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute held at Black Hills State University. He was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in 2003 by the South Dakota Board of Regents of Education in recognition of his distinction within his profession, his outstanding contributions to the community of Spearfish, and his dedication to the advancement of the arts in the state of South Dakota. Meier and Della Vecchia have been married for 50 years.                   Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4531 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/2012-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jerome-A-Greene.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4530 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4530&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4530/2012-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Jerome-A-Greene.aspx                                 2012 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored five individuals during the annual BHSU Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Keith Stover, Class of ’71, Excellence in Education Award; William “Bill” Weyer, Class of ’62, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johanna Meier & Guido Della Vecchia, Special Service Award; and Jerome A. Greene, Class of ’68, Special Achievement Award. Jerome A. Greene, class of ’68, enrolled in the United States Army after graduating high school in Watertown. He then went on to further his education, earning his bachelor’s degree in history education from Black Hills State University and his master’s degree in history from the University of South Dakota. He also completed doctoral work in American History at the University of Oklahoma. Greene has a wealth of experience in careers associated with American History, including most recently serving as a research historian and staff curator for Historic Furnishings at Harpers Ferry Center in West Virginia. Greene officially retired in 2007 but continues his love of writing and making appearances around the nation speaking about history. He is the author of many articles, books, contributed chapters, reviews, and government reports pertaining to Indian-white relations in the trans-Mississippi West and other aspects of American History and cultural resources preservation. Greene has been a part of numerous history projects including completing a special reconnaissance study of Indian-U.S. Army Battlefields of the Northern Plains for the American Battlefield Protection Program and conducting oral history interviews with Pearl Harbor survivors for the USS Arizona Memorial. He is a member of the boards of editors for South Dakota History, Montana: The Magazine of Western History, and the Campaigns and Commanders Series by the University of Oklahoma Press.                 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4530 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4529/2012-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-William-Bill-Weyer.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4529 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4529&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4529/2012-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-William-Bill-Weyer.aspx                                 2012 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored five individuals during the annual BHSU Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Keith Stover, Class of ’71, Excellence in Education Award; William “Bill” Weyer, Class of ’62, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johanna Meier & Guido Della Vecchia, Special Service Award; and Jerome A. Greene, Class of ’68, Special Achievement Award. This year's 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient is Mr. William "Bill" Weyer, class of '62. Weyer earned his degree from BHSU in business education. He received an award from the Wall Street Journal for being the highest scholastic ranking student with a degree in business education or administration. After graduating he traveled west to California and found a teaching job in Eureka, where Weyer spent the next 16 years teaching math and science. In 1978, Weyer purchased his wife Sandra's parents’ business Hensell Materials, and took a different career path. Hensell Materials sells building materials to contractors. Over the next two decades, they expanded the business and increased sales. Weyer said his BHSU education prepared him for both of his careers - teaching and running a business. Weyer served as chairman of the Board for the Redwood Empire Unit of the California Trucking Association for two years. He also served as president on the Board of the Humboldt Builders’ Exchange. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, which is given to those who have contributed their skills and expertise to the local construction industry for over 20 years. Weyer and his wife have been supporters of the Salvation Army, Easter Seals, Soroptimist International, and countless little league teams.               Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4529 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4351/2012-Spirit-of-BH-Award-Recipient-Alexandria-Brummond.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4351 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4351&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4351/2012-Spirit-of-BH-Award-Recipient-Alexandria-Brummond.aspx   Black Hills State University recently presented the 2012 Spirit of BH Award to Alexandria Brummond, elementary education major from Plentywood, Mont., during the annual Student Volunteer Awards Ceremony. The Spirit of BH Award is presented annually to a BHSU student who has made significant contributions that reflect favorably on the University, as well as the community as a whole. Presenting the award to Brummond were (left to right): Bill Collins, president of the BHSU Alumni Association; BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; and Tom Wheaton, director of Alumni Relations at BHSU. . Black Hills State University presented the 2012 Spirit of BH Award to Alexandria Brummond, elementary education major from Plentywood, Mont., during the annual Student Volunteer Awards Ceremony. The Spirit of BH Award is presented annually to a BHSU student who has made significant contributions that reflect favorably on the University, as well as the community as a whole. Brummond has been very active and involved on campus and in the community all while maintaining an excellent grade point average.  She balances her academic responsibilities exceptionally well, while working several part-time jobs, serving as a student teacher, and maintaining the presidency of the University Programming (UP) team. Brummond joined the UP team in 2008 and served as the lectures chair and the fine arts and music chair. She was named president of the student organization in 2011. She has helped plan numerous activities for students such as: Casino Night, Open Mic Night, and the Haunted House, which was in conjunction with the Props and Liners student organization.  She has served as coronation chair on the Swarm Days Homecoming Committee and has helped plan activities for Swarm Week. Brummond has also been active in transitioning new students to campus life. She has been a New Student Days leader, Green and Gold Days group leader, a Thomas Hall representative for the Residence Hall Association (RHA), and was a former vice president for the Thomas Hall Community Council. In addition to her extensive involvement on campus, Brummond has spent the past three years participating in the Alternative Spring Break. She volunteered at Camp Campbell Outdoor Science Camp in Boulder Creek, Calif., in March 2009. As a cabin leader for fifth graders, she had the opportunity to teach, mentor, and interact with the kids through science experiments, hikes, games, and other activities. Brummond volunteered to work in New Orleans, La., in conjunction with Historic Green for Spring Break 2010. She helped renovate buildings, install radiant heat in individual homes, and helped with cleaning the surrounding area. She was able to make connections with people from around the country and with local community members. Her most recent spring break involved volunteering in various projects at the Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia. She helped build a blacksmith house, trails, and participated in trail clean-up and painting. Brummond is also the founder of the BHSU Dance Marathon organization, one of her biggest achievements. This organization provides opportunities for students to get involved in making a difference in the region while also providing numerous leadership enhancement opportunities while raising funds to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. This public event is held each year in April which features dancing and games. During the event two local Children’s Miracle Network families are recognized. “Over the course of the last three years I have watched Alexandria become more confident in herself and her abilities, which I attribute to her education at Black Hills State University,” noted Susie Leahy, student engagement and programming coordinator at BHSU. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4351 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4350/2012-Young-Alumni-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Michael-Odle.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4350 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4350&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4350/2012-Young-Alumni-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Michael-Odle.aspx The Black Hills State University Alumni Association presented the 2012 Young Alumni Achievement Award to Mike Odle, Class of 2002, during the Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. The award is given to honor an alumnus who has attended BHSU within the last 10 years and has distinguished him or herself with outstanding achievements, contributions, and service to society, the community, and the University. Presenting the award to Odle were (left to right): Bill Collins, president of the BHSU Alumni Association; BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; and Tom Wheaton, director of Alumni Relations at BHSU. The Black Hills State University Alumni Association honored Mike Odle, Class of 2002, with the Young Alumni Achievement Award during the 2012 Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. The Young Alumni Achievement Award is given to honor an alumnus who has attended BHSU within the last 10 years and has distinguished him or herself with outstanding achievements, contributions, and service to society, the community, and the University. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management with an emphasis in marketing. He was a member of the track and field team and competed in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump events. Mike was involved in many BHSU activities including: the president of the Travel and Tourism Club, vice president of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (2002), and the fraternity philanthropic activities coordinator. Mike was also a member of the Swarm Days Committee and the Thomas Residential Hall Committee. He was also very involved in the community, serving as a board member for the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where he helped establish the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization status. Mike was also a cadet programs director, a public affairs officer, and a search and rescue team leader for the Spearfish Civil Air Patrol. Upon graduating from BHSU, Mike continued his education by earning his master’s degree in international management from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, and a graduate certificate in legislative programs from Georgetown University. Mike is currently the chief of staff to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. He is responsible for providing leadership and managerial support to the 155 national forests and 20 grasslands within the National Forest System; state and private forestry programs and forestry research and development. He also provides leadership and support in the development of natural resource initiatives. Mike began his career with the Forest Service in 2003 as an assistant public affairs officer in Redding, Calif., stationed at the Shasta-Trinity National Forrest. In this position, he planned and executed complex public affairs communication plans to convey messages to key federal stakeholders. Two years later, he was named the public affairs staff officer of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, a 2.1-million acre forest. In this position he developed, coordinated, and implemented the public affairs and communications programs with overall responsibility for media relations, community relations, internal information, congressional affairs, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Internet/Intranet web site programs. He managed these programs to promote a positive public image of Forrest Service activities in Northern California, and to effectively and accurately explain programs and projects to the public. Mike then went on to work as the regional public affairs officer for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Great Plains Region with the Department of the Interior before rejoining the Forest Service in December of 2009. He served as a congressional and legislative affairs specialist for the USDA Forest Service in Washington, DC. He was responsible for the overall planning and direction of congressional and legislative affairs activities for the state of Alaska, in addition to national policy issues surrounding water and air resources, climate change, conservation education, international programs, and confirmation of political appointees within the USDA. Mike prepared senior department and agency staff for interaction with congress, conducted congressional outreach, and produced informational materials about the Forest Service. His assignments through the years have included the Navy Operational Support center in Billings, Mont., and the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air Base in Klamath Falls, Ore. He also provided support for the 44th Presidential Inauguration and the United Nations Peace Support Operation in Bangladesh. Mike is also a captain with the Air National Guard assigned to the District of Columbia Joint Force headquarters, where he serves as a public affairs officer. Mike has received numerous awards including being named as one of 15 young public relations professionals of the year. He is a recipient of the 2002 Colonel Robert ‘Bud’ V. Payton National Public Affairs Officer of the Year Award, the Meritorious Service Medal for public affairs, and the California Commendation Medal for public affairs.   Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4350 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4156/2011-Special-Service-Award-Recipient-Dr-George-C-Rinker-PhD.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4156 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4156&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4156/2011-Special-Service-Award-Recipient-Dr-George-C-Rinker-PhD.aspx 2011 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Darla (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, Special Achievement Award; Dr. Barry Jankord, Class of ’82, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. George Rinker, Special Service Award; and Charles “Chuck” Sederstrom Jr., Attended, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. George C. Rinker, Ph.D., is known for his dedication to the BHSU science program. After being retired for 16 years from USD as an anatomy professor and associate dean he came to BHSU to volunteer his experience and expertise as a lab assistant. George earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Kansas and his doctorate in anatomy from the University of Michigan, where he was an assistant professor for 12 years. In 1962, he began teaching anatomy at USD and retired with professor emeritus status in 1984. In 1996, he was inducted in to the South Dakota Hall of Fame. It was the quality of the science program at BHSU and a chance to get involved once again in a vocation that he loved that persuaded him to devote his time in the classroom. Over the past 10 years, he began aiding in anatomy, mammalogy, and ecology labs at BHSU and has helped mentor and prepare over 95 students for graduate school. Many BHSU science students and faculty have been impressed with him through the years and his dedication to assist them when necessary. He developed special anatomy presentations for Dr. Charles Lamb, professor of biology at BHSU, which are still used regularly in the science labs. He worked with students in mammalogy courses and provided his personal collection of mammal specimens for them to study. He also donated his small traps to the labs for determining what mammals occur in certain local habitats. Dr. Lamb cannot speak highly enough of the service That Dr. Rinker has provided to BHSU. He said, and we quote, “He did this because he loves teaching, and he is rewarded through the interactions he has with our students and how eager they are to learn from him. He has been terrific for our students, for me, and for the culture we have established in our science programs... I am so happy to have been a part of his commitment here,” Close quote.         Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4156 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4014/2011-Excellence-in-Education-Award-Recipient-Dr-Barry-Jankord.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4014 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4014&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4014/2011-Excellence-in-Education-Award-Recipient-Dr-Barry-Jankord.aspx 2011 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Darla (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, Special Achievement Award; Dr. Barry Jankord, Class of ’82, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. George Rinker, Special Service Award; and Charles “Chuck” Sederstrom Jr., Attended, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Barry L. Jankord, Class of ’82, graduated with honors from BHSU and earned his bachelor’s degree in social science and athletic coaching. While at BHSU he was the student government vice president, Swarm Days chair, and a reserve quarterback for the Yellow Jackets. He went on to study honors philosophy and graduate theology from Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. and earned his master’s degree in educational administration and his doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of Wyoming. Barry began his career in education at Sublette County School District in Big Piney, Wyo., as a middle school social studies teacher. He also coached seventh-grade football and eighth-grade girl’s basketball. He began working for the Campbell County School District (CCSD) in Gillette, Wyo., in 1990. From 1990-93 he served part-time as the associate principal and part-time as the ninth-grade social studies teacher at Sage Valley Junior High School (SVJHS). From 1993-97 he was the associate principal and activities director at SVJHS. He and fellow BHSU graduate Cliff Hill, Class of '81, helped double the intramural and interscholastic activity participation for Gillette's junior high students in the mid-90s. In 1997, he started work as an elementary principal, serving Meadowlark and Rawhide Schools until 2002. Barry currently serves as the principal for Meadowlark Elementary School, where he provides educational leadership for a school of 330 students. He is also the director of the CCSD Title III and English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. As the director he oversees the staffing and professional development of K-12 English Language Learner (ELL) programs. He has furthered his educational career by participating in numerous teaching and administrative training courses. Barry has also been invited to present at various education conferences and he currently serves on the BHSU Education Advisory Board.         Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4014 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/2011-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Darla-Talty-Crown.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4013 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4013&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4013/2011-Special-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Darla-Talty-Crown.aspx 2011 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Darla (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, Special Achievement Award; Dr. Barry Jankord, Class of ’82, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. George Rinker, Special Service Award; and Charles “Chuck” Sederstrom Jr., Attended, Distinguished Alumnus Award. Command Chief Warrant Officer Darla J. (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, enlisted in the United States Army, Women’s Army Corp, in 1973 after graduating from Wall High School. Upon her honorable discharge from active duty, she immediately joined the South Dakota Army National Guard. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from BHSU and began teaching math and science at the junior high level. After receiving her master’s degree in education and science, she worked as a counselor, sales and marketing professional, and development officer.  Last spring the South Dakota National Guard welcomed Darla as the first female Command Chief Warrant Officer during a ceremony honoring the transfer of authority. She oversees recruiting, morale, education, promotions, retention and Warrant Officer career development.  Responsibilities in her career have included: being assigned as a personnel officer in a field artillery brigade, instructing leadership and land navigation for the Officer Candidate School, and serving as a Casualty Notification Officer. In addition to her active duty time from 1973-76, she also served on active duty during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Darla was named the Girl Scouts “Woman of Distinction” and received the Rapid City Chamber ATHENA Award, for her contributions to the support and development of women in leadership roles. Just as she has been inspired, mentored, and encouraged by other men and women in uniform, Darla hopes to serve as a role model to inspire, mentor, and encourage others to set their goals high, work hard, and reach for their dreams.       Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4013 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4011/2011-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Charles-Chuck-Sederstrom-Jr.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=4011 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4011&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4011/2011-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Charles-Chuck-Sederstrom-Jr.aspx 2011 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Darla (Talty) Crown, Class of ’80, Special Achievement Award; Dr. Barry Jankord, Class of ’82, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. George Rinker, Special Service Award; and Charles “Chuck” Sederstrom Jr., Attended, Distinguished Alumnus Award. This year’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient is Mr. Charles (Chuck) V. Sederstrom Jr., attended BHSU and ultimately received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Dakota(USD). In 1968 he began practicing law in Omaha, Neb., with Donald H. Erickson; and subsequently began the law firm of Erickson and Sederstrom. Chuck’s area of specialization has been in corporate law with a particular emphasis on health law. He is currently General Counsel to Alegent Health, which is the largest nongovernmental employer in the state of Nebraska, as well as the largest hospital in the state. Over the course of the past 20 years, he has been very involved with the Salvation Army. He served on the local Omaha Board and for over 10 years he has served on the National Board.  He has also served the Omaha Salvation Army in many other capacities: Board Resources Committee, General Chairman of the Christmas Committee, Planning Committee, Chairman of the Advisory Board, and Bequest and Endowment Committee.  In addition, he was formerly Chairman of the Combined Health Agencies of America. Chuck is also a very active member and leader in many legal and civic organizations, including American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association, Arthritis Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Combined Health Agencies Drive of Nebraska, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Rotary International, Chamber of Commerce, and the Omaha Home for Boys. He was President of the Omaha Bar Association from 1984-85.       Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4011 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3708/1970-85-AlumniAdministrative-Award-Recipients.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3708 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3708&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3708/1970-85-AlumniAdministrative-Award-Recipients.aspx Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher Marguerite M. Vigna 1970 Kathryn Giacometto 1971 Laurin Carroll 1972 Grace Mickelson 1973 Janice Ebersdorfer 1974 Edward Lodge 1975 Beverly Carr 1976 Don Weiland 1977 Katherine Behrens 1978 Mildred Sleep 1979 LeRoy Cliff 1980 William Long 1981 Selma Evju 1982 Marcia West 1983 Robert Waddell 1984 Charles Samuelson 1985   President Award to a Friend of B.H.S.C. Earl W. Clarkson 1970 Homestake Mining Co. 1971 James Jelbert 1972 Lyle Hare 1973 Alice Dunn 1974 Harold Schreier 1975 Hoadley Dean 1976 William Grams 1977 Walter W. Pailing 1978 Harold Shunk 1979 Jerry Junek 1980 Margaret Dickey 1981 South Dakota National Guard 1982 Madeline Young 1983 Police & Fire Departments 1984 Lloyd West 1985 Distinguished Service Award Mary Stewart 1972 Lura Camery 1973 Myrle Hanson & J.B. Smith 1974 Mira Satterlee 1975 Mark Richmond 1976 Winifred Sturgeon 1977 Lorena Jonas 1978 Alfred, Thelma & Winnie Thomas 1979 Margaret Lynn 1980 Freeda Summers Schroeder 1981 Leila Meldahl 1982 Evelyn Elliott 1983 Charles Berry 1984 Cecil Haight 1985 Outstanding Achievement As An Administrator Richard B. Williams 1970 William R. Mitchell 1971 Glen Hogan 1972 Bruce Crosswait 1973 James Hansen 1974 Robert H. Moore 1975 Lionel Bordeaux 1976 Robert Lahti 1977 Arthur Lee Albert 1978 Charles Emery 1979 Charles Schultz 1980 Clifford Kenoyer 1981 John M. Hillard 1982 Lou Graslie 1983 Gary Pechota 1984 Guy Edwards 1985 Outstanding Black Hills State Alumnus Don Young 1970 Helen Morganti 1971 Walter Dickey 1972 Charles Linander 1973 James Nelson 1974 Paul Roach 1975 James Quinn 1976 Bill Foster 1977 James B. Dunn 1978 Robert Helmer 1979 Clark Dierks 1980 Kay Jorgensen 1981 Gary Mule Deer 1982 V.J. Hirsch 1983 Gary Anderson 1984 Elaine Floyd 1985 Received the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Korczak Ziolkowski Alice Kundert Leland D. Case Johanna T. Meier Guido S. Della-Vecchia Lloyd W. Eaton Josef J. Meier The Honorable George McGovern The Honorable Arthur Westwood The Honorable Joseph F. Foss The Honorable James Abourezk The Honorable Jo Ann Haberman The Honorable E.Y. Berry    Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3708 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3700/2011-Spirit-of-BH-Award-Recipient-Crystal-Savage.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3700 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3700&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3700/2011-Spirit-of-BH-Award-Recipient-Crystal-Savage.aspx The BHSU Alumni Association presented the Spirit of BH Award to Crystal Savage, senior history and mass communication major from Stillman Valley, Ill., at the 2011 Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. Left to right are: Tom Wheaton, director of Alumni Relations at BHSU; Savage; BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; and Bill Collins, president of the BHSU Alumni Association. The Black Hills State University Alumni Association presented the Spirit of BH Award to Crystal Savage, senior history and mass communication major from Stillman Valley, Ill., at the 2011 Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. The award is given annually to a student who has made significant contributions that reflect positively on the University, as well as the community as a whole. Savage successfully balances academics with volunteer activities and participation in extracurricular activities while maintaining an outstanding grade point average. She has been very active in residence life at BHSU and has held many leadership roles on campus. Savage was president of her residence hall community council and served two years as a resident assistant. She also served on the Residence Hall Association (RHA), was a New Student Days leader, served as the Humbert Residence Hall vice president and was later named president. This past summer, Savage served as a host for the Summer Conferences Program at BHSU and is currently an assistant BHSU apartment complex director and student hall director for the Wenona Cook Residence Hall. Savage planned numerous activities for the residents of Humbert Hall, including Uplifting Valentine Making Night, Spa and Self-Defense Night, and Girls Night In. She also organized and ran the Halloween Safe House, an event for children in the community to come to campus and have a fun and safe alternative Halloween. She helped bring a new program to campus called The Unknown, where residents could anonymously ask the opposite sex any respectful question they wanted. The event also included a sexual safety and STDs awareness program. In addition to her extensive involvement with the RHA, she has also served as president of the Shutterbuzz Photography Club. As president, she organized the Empty Bowls silent auction, where she sold her first photography print, and raised over $800 for charity. Savage has provided countless hours of service to the Spearfish community including her work with the Northern Hills Humane Society. She took photographs of the new animals up for adoption in the shelter and posted them on the Humane Society’s website along with a description about each. Savage was elected by her peers for the title of 2010 Swarm Days Homecoming Queen. During the 2009 Student Volunteer Awards Celebration, she received the Vice President for Student Life Rising Star Award. She was also selected as the first recipient of the Robert J. Courtney Student Leadership Award from the South Dakota College Personnel Association. Marc Tuschen, associate director of Residence Life at BHSU, noted in Savage’s nomination form, “I believe that leadership can be defined by the way an individual lives and the things that an individual does when no one is watching. This relates well with her lifestyle and high morals. She is always mindful of living a well-balanced life and modeling this for her residents. She strives for success for herself and supports the people around her while encouraging them to strive for success.”   Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3700 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3322/2011-Young-Alumni-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Brett-Theeler.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3322 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3322&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3322/2011-Young-Alumni-Achievement-Award-Recipient-Brett-Theeler.aspx   The BHSU Alumni Association presented the 2011 Young Alumni Achievement Award to Captain Brett Theeler, M.D., Class of 2001, during the Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. Left to right are: Tom Wheaton, director of Alumni Relations at BHSU; Theeler; BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; and Bill Collins, president of the BHSU Alumni Association. The Black Hills State University Alumni Association honored Captain Brett Theeler, M.D., Class of 2001, with the Young Alumni Achievement Award during the 2011 Student Volunteer Awards Celebration. The Young Alumni Achievement Award is given to honor an alumnus who has attended BHSU within the last 10 years and has distinguished him or herself with outstanding achievements, contributions, and service to society, the community, and the University. Theeler graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. While attending BHSU, he was a member of the Student Ambassadors and the Health Science Student Organization. He was a four-year recipient of the prestigious Joseph F. and Martha P. Nelson Scholarship for science and mathematics majors, and was a recipient of the Nelson Summer Research Grant in 1997 and 1998. Theeler was also a science, chemistry, and math tutor, as well as a mentor for elementary students. As successful on the basketball court as he was with his academic achievements, Theeler served as the captain of the basketball team from 1999-2001 and was named Co-MVP. While serving as captain he was a member of the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (SDIC) All-Conference basketball team and was named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Academic All-American basketball team. In 1999, Theeler was elected the Swarm Days Homecoming King. Upon graduating from BHSU, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Medical Corps and attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., where he received his doctorate degree. He completed residency training in neurology at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Wash. He earned his certification in neurology in Sept. 2009 and served as the chief of neurology at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas from Aug. 2009 - July 2010. Theeler, who is currently a Captain in the Medical Corps, is scheduled to be promoted to Major in May 2011. He is a clinical neuro-oncology fellow at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and will complete a clinical and research fellowship in neuro-oncology in June 2012. Following completion of the fellowship, he will resume serving in the United States Army as the first and only active-duty neuro-oncologist. He has presented original research at 14 regional, national, and international meetings including the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, and American Headache Society. Theeler has also published 15 original scientific articles, reviews, and book chapters. He has received numerous awards including the Malcolm B. Carpenter Award for Excellence in Fundamentals of Neuroscience (2001-02), the Distinguished Academic Award in Clinical Head and Neck and Neuroscience (2001-02), the German Troop Duty Proficiency Badge, the Meritorious Service Medal, and has twice been honored with the Army Commendation Medal.   Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3322 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3050/2008-125-Accomplished-Alumni.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3050 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3050&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3050/2008-125-Accomplished-Alumni.aspx 125 Accomplished Alumni As part of the Quasquicentennial Celebration (125th Anniversary) at BHSU, 125 Accomplished Alumni were recognized during the 125 Accomplished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, September 19, 2008, in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center Gymnasium. The 125 Accomplished Alumni who have achieved prominence and distinction in their careers, were selected to represent the thousands of alumni since our founding in 1883. To view 125 Accomplished Alumni click here   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3050 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3049/1999-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Hope-Glenn.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3049 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3049&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3049/1999-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Hope-Glenn.aspx Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal, Hope Glenn, ‘39 Hope Glenn’s accomplishments were numerous during a teaching career that spanned 35 years. During that time, she served as a consultant to various districts in Southern California in developing continuums and proficiency standards, represented the district at the state level in developing California proficiency tests, and was assistant to the superintendent in curriculum for grades K-12 in the San Bernardino Unified School District.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3049 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3048/1998-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Claire-Britton.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3048 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3048&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3048/1998-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Claire-Britton.aspx Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal Award, Claire Britton, ’34 Clair Britton taught school, worked for the federal government, served in the Army during World War II, attended Westminister Law School, retired in 1969 and then served as mayor of his hometown, Ravenna, Neb. He served as state chairman by directing 22 Nebraska communities that voluntarily licensed 32 refugee physicians from Vietnam in 1975. He enjoys photography and reading with his wife of 60 years, Elma Miller.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3048 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3047/1997-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Raymond-Adel.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3047 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3047&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3047/1997-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Raymond-Adel.aspx Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal Award, Raymond Adel, ‘43 Adel enrolled at Spearfish Norma in 1939 and today is a retired Appellate Court Judge of Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals for the State of Minnesota. Prior to his duties in court, Adel was the assistant commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Compensation Counsel and Attorney for the Minnesota Workmen’s Commission and worked in the claim department for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He also served in the Army Air Force after attending Spearfish Normal/Black Hills Teachers College.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3047 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3046/1996-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Lloyd-Petersen.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3046 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3046&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3046/1996-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Lloyd-Petersen.aspx Lloyd Petersen, Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal, ’40 Petersen taught school in Beulah, Wyo., Nisland, New Underwood, and Custer. In 1941 he enlisted in the civilian pilot-training program and became a flight instructor in 1942. He was later stationed in Rapid City, Los Angeles and Vietnam. In 1970 Lloyd retired from the United State Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. Petersen and his wife, Esther, established an athletic scholarship at the university in 1994.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3046 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3045/1995-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Lois-Reichert.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3045 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3045&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3045/1995-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Lois-Reichert.aspx Lois Reichert, Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal, ’40 Reichert taught in Midland, S.D. from 1940-42. She then started working for the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) in the fingerprints department, then transferred to crime records where she worked as a writer/editor. Reichert retired from the FBI in 1980.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3045 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3044/1994-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Marie-Giese-Loveland.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3044 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3044&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3044/1994-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Marie-Giese-Loveland.aspx Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal Award, Marie Giese Loveland, ’28 Loveland has a BA degree, a supervisory credential, an administrative credential and a master’s degree. She taught school for many years and was principal of Hoover School in California from 1955 to 1971.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3044 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3043/1993-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Joe-Nelson.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3043 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3043&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3043/1993-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Joe-Nelson.aspx Nelson has his bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in organic chemistry and a Ph.D. in chemistry. Nelson worked for Exxon Research and Engineering Company and researched synthetic rubber. He obtained 81 U.S. Patents on his research.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3043 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3042/1992-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Myriam-Friggens.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3042 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3042&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3042/1992-Dakota-TerritorySpearfish-Normal-Award-Recipient-Myriam-Friggens.aspx Myriam Friggens received the first "Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal Award." This award is given to alumni who attended Dakota Territory Norman and/or Spearfish Normal from 1883 to 1940 and who have distinguished themselves in support of BHSU. Friggens recently established a scholarship, the Myriam Ackley Scholarship Fund, for elementary education students.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3042 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3041/2010-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Dr-Forrest-Brady.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3041 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3041&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3041/2010-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Dr-Forrest-Brady.aspx 2010 Alumni Award Recipients Black Hills State University honored four BHSU alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Luncehon on Friday, October 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacket Legacy room of the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Those honored this year were, left to right: Ron Schuttler, Class of '85, Special Service Award; Dr. Tim Creal, Class of '78, Excellence in Education Award; Dr. Forrest Brady, Class of '72, Distinguished Alumnus Award; and Marla (Hershey) Barnard, Class of '81, Special Achievement Award. Dr. Forrest Brady, Class of ’72, received his bachelor’s degree in history and math and went on to Creighton University Medical School where he graduated in 1977 as a medical doctor. He completed his family practice residency in Sioux Falls in 1980 and had a private family practice in Spearfish from 1980-86. He currently practices family medicine at the Regional Medical Clinic in Spearfish. Forrest has served as a clinical faculty member at the University of South Dakota-Sanford School of Medicine since 1978. He has been certified by the American Board of Family Physicians since 1980 and was an instructor of Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for 20 years and an experienced ACLS provider for two years. He has been an instructor of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRS) since 1990 and is currently a provider of Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Forrest’s leadership appointments include: Spearfish Regional Hospital Peer Review chairman; Spearfish Regional Hospital vice chief of staff; Spearfish Regional Hospital Medical Executive Committee; and Regional Health Physicians Management Committee. He has been involved in various organizations including: Boy Scouts of America Troop 17, the Spearfish Rifle and Pistol Club, the National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He is a professional member of the American Medical Athletic Association. Forrest enjoys numerous outdoor sports, cooking, dog training, gardening, and reading. He, and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Rachel and Dan. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3041 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3040/2009-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Dr-Michael-Mick-Dana.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3040 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3040&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3040/2009-Distinguished-Alumnus-Award-Recipient-Dr-Michael-Mick-Dana.aspx Four BHSU alumni were honored during the Alumni Awards Luncehon on Friday, September 18, 2009. Tom Wheaton (center), director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, presented awards to (left to right) Howard Owens, Special Service Award; Dr. Michael (Mick) Dana, Distinguished Alumnus Award; Carol Gee, Special Achievement Award; and Kathy Christensen, Excellence in Education Award. This year’s 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient is Dr. Michael “Mick” Dana, class of ’69. Dana received his bachelor’s degree in science and education from Black Hills State, where he was a member of the baseball and basketball team. Following graduation, he attended the University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Dentistry where he graduated in 1974 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He returned to Spearfish where he established his dental practice, Dana Dental Arts and now continues to practice with several of his children. Dana is a member of the American Dental Association, the South Dakota Dental Association, and the Black Hills District Dental Society where he served as secretary-treasurer for many years. He has been active in several local organizations including serving on the Board of Directors for the City Recreation Committee. Dana has also served on the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry Dean’s Advisory Board. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3040 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3039/2007-Distinguished-Alumna-Award-Recipient-Mona-Chancellor.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=9858&ModuleID=20410&ArticleID=3039 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3039&PortalID=0&TabID=9858 http://www.bhsu.edu/Alumni/NewsInformation/AlumniAwards/AlumniAwardRecipients/tabid/9858/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3039/2007-Distinguished-Alumna-Award-Recipient-Mona-Chancellor.aspx Four BHSU alumni were honored during the Alumni Awards Luncehon on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007.  Tom Wheaton (far right), director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, presented awards to (left to right) Mona Chancellor, Distinguished Alumnae Award; Janet Hensley, Excellence in Education Award; Joy Krautschun, Special Service Award; and John Karinen, Special Achievement Award.  The honorees took part in several Swarm Week events including appearing in the parade and being introduced at the football game. Mona Chancellor, Class of ’60, began college with the goal of becoming a teacher. Chancellor taught in South Dakota, Texas, Florida and Colorado for 20 years while raising her children. She also earned a master's degree in reading. She married Charles E. (Chance) Chancellor, a Denver area businessman who followed his father into the oil business. Chancellor left teaching to become involved in the oil business, and she and her husband took advantage of the opportunity they had to travel around the world. When her husband died suddenly, she was thrust to the forefront of the business and took on the new challenge of running the gas and oil company. Chancellor is now the president of Chancellor Energy, Inc., an oil and gas exploration business in Golden, Colo. She is actively involved in many organizations in the Denver area.   Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3039