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DCB to Host Science Olympiad

DCB to Host Science Olympiad

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to host the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad on campus April 4, 2024. Area schools create teams to compete for the chance to qualify for the North Dakota State Science Olympiad competition. Depending upon the school districts, teams comprise junior high and senior high students. 2024 has nine Junior High and eleven high school teams registered. Area schools participating includes Bottineau Public School, Cavalier High School, Drake-Anamoose High School, Langdon, MLS-Mohall, Rugby High School, Minnewaukan, Rolla, Ray High School, Turtle Mountain Community High School, Valley-Edinburg, TGU-Granville, and TGU-Towner. During the competition, students will compete in a variety of events, which deal with the science curriculum students learn in their classrooms.
Students Inducted to 2024 All North Dakota Academic Team

Students Inducted to 2024 All North Dakota Academic Team

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter of Beta Rho Etta at Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) recently had three students selected by the State to the 2024 All North Dakota Academic Team.
Nelson Named Bronze Scholar

Nelson Named Bronze Scholar

Lexie Nelson, originally from Carman, Manitoba has been selected as a Bronze Scholar on the Coca-Cola Academic Team. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Annual Book Read Announces Events

Annual Book Read Announces Events

Since 2007, Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) has offered an annual book read to students in First-Year Composition. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is the book chosen for this year’s annual campus book read.
DCB Faculty Awarded AI Professional Development Scholarship

DCB Faculty Awarded AI Professional Development Scholarship

Fifteen North Dakota University System (NDUS) faculty members were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Dakota Digital Academy to attend and participate in conferences or professional development experiences involving artificial intelligence (AI). The scholarships were established to encourage professional learning and AI implementation in college classrooms.
NSCCU Donation Receives Naming Rights

NSCCU Donation Receives Naming Rights

Dakota College at Bottineau is remodeling the historic Old Main building to significantly increase classroom and laboratory capacity for the nursing program. By remodeling Old Main instead of building new, DCB saves a piece of history as well as save costs. The North Star Community Credit Union (NSCCU) recognizes the healthcare need in the community and surrounding area. Providing opportunities for future DCB nursing students, NSCCU donated $25,000.00 in support of nursing classrooms/labs that simulate real hospital settings. This generous donation provides naming rights to half of the Collaborative Lab classroom in the Old Main remodel.
Dental Assisting Program Receives Accreditation

Dental Assisting Program Receives Accreditation

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) proudly announces the establishment of a Dental Assisting Program, set to commence in August 2024 at its Dakota College Downtown location. This initiative marks a significant milestone for DCB, as it expands its educational offerings to meet the growing demand for skilled dental professionals in the region.
LeaderJacks Keep Giving

LeaderJacks Keep Giving

The LeaderJacks keep giving back to the Bottineau community. After raising over $200 at a bake sale in January, LeaderJacks decided to find ways to support a couple of different generations. The LeaderJacks delivered Valentines to the long-term residents in Bottineau on Valentine’s Day. They put together treat bags with candy, goodies, activities, and care stickers.
Mental Health Speaker Announced

Mental Health Speaker Announced

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is pleased to share a guest speaker with the community. Monica McConkey, LPC will be on campus February 28th during the noon hour. McConkey provides rural mental health services and will share steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Date Set for Giving Day

Date Set for Giving Day

On February 21, 2024, Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) will host its second annual Jacks Give Back Giving Day online fundraising event. Giving Day will feature 18 campaigns that includes support to all athletic teams, nursing program, dental assisting program, a student emergency fund, three scholarship funds, student wellness, and a campaign to buy the Lumberjacks bus. We are also including a Have Another Passion campaign for you to specifically tell us where you want your gift to go.