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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Earth Day Committee and Natural Resources Department of Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is putting out an all-call for 2024 Conservationist of the Year nominees. The annual Conservation Award will be presented this spring during their Earth Day celebration.
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. As part of the annual book read, DCB offers presentations for the on-campus and off-campus communities that support the college. These presentations will deliver current perspectives on issues raised by Silent Spring when it was published in 1962 and related issues that have arisen since its publication. Some consider Silent Spring to have played a key role in the ban of DDT, a ban welcomed by some but condemned by others. Silent Spring made the public aware of the harm caused by chemicals used to control unwanted insects and plants in crops and in environments where people live. Silent Spring has been credited with the birth of the environmental movement in the US.