Lifelong Learning Institute: Semester Kickoff Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will start the fall semester off with a kickoff event and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute.51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Steve Schulz and Dr. Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick off the semester […]
Former 51ÁÔÆæ Athlete to Compete in Olympics Sunday
Former 51ÁÔÆæ track and field standout Rellie Kaputin will realize a lifelong dream Sunday night at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Kaputin, who competed at 51ÁÔÆæ in 2014-15, will compete for her home country of Papua New Guinea in the preliminary rounds of the women’s long jump beginning at 7:50 p.m. (CDT). The finals are set […]
Former 51ÁÔÆæ standout Kaputin to compete at Summer Olympics
Millions of young female athletes around the world grow up dreaming of someday competing in the Olympics.For former 51ÁÔÆæ track and field standout Rellie Kaputin that dream has come true.Kaputin, who holds five 51ÁÔÆæ track and field school records, will compete in the women’s long jump for her home country of Papua New Guinea at […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 770 individuals have been named to the 2021 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 85 Iowa communities, 14 states outside the state of Iowa and 15 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S […]
51ÁÔÆæ To Announce 2021 – 2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series Season
North Iowa residents are invited to celebrate a new season of the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Performing Arts and Leadership Series at the virtual announcement of the 2021-2022 season on July 20th at 7:00 p.m.Lindsay Dalrymple, Executive Director, is grateful for all the support shown from the community over the last year. “Our […]
51ÁÔÆæ’s Athletic Director Mason Honored With Service Award
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) athletic director Dan Mason has received the 2020-21 Mary Ellen Leicht Service Award by the NJCAA. The Mary Ellen Leicht Service Award is the most tenured honor handed out by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) who have made college significant contributions to two-year athletics on a national […]
51ÁÔÆæ Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Oscar Madong of Mason City and Yanileth Guzman of Belmond; they are the winners of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Each will receive free 51ÁÔÆæ tuition plus textbooks and more for the 2021-22 school year. The three other finalists – Robert Putney of Rockford, Samantha Mary of Garner, and Shawn Snelling of Clear Lake will each receive half price tuition for the 2021-22 academic year. Many scholarship opportunities are available at 51ÁÔÆæ for adults […]
Design Thinking Summer Academy is June 28-July 2
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice.Kids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and designers […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces New Athletic Director
MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become 51ÁÔÆæ’s fifth athletic director in school history.Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College in 2019, replaces current athletic director Dan Mason, who is retiring on June 30. Mason has served as 51ÁÔÆæ’s athletic director since 2006.“I am excited […]
Mind Mania is June 14-18 at 51ÁÔÆæ
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Mind Mania camp is the best week of the summer! 51ÁÔÆæ’s Mind Mania day camp will run from June 14-June 18 and offer campers the chance to exercise their minds and bodies throughout the day.Kids entering grades 3-8 next year will find out exactly what the summer excitement is […]
51ÁÔÆæ Joins Manufacturing Consortium
As business and industry evolve at an ever-increasing pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitalization and automation, known as “Industry 4.0,” will require new processes for businesses and new skills for employees. Today, 51ÁÔÆæ joins with Iowa’s Community Colleges and the Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial […]
51ÁÔÆæ Celebrates Graduation With Four Ceremonies
At the four 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 7, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2020-21 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. 51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2021 represents 11 countries, 19 states and 117 Iowa communities.(* Midyear Graduate)ADEL* […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduate Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 51ÁÔÆæ)Trevor A. Brinkman, BristowAngela L. Dodd, Clear LakeKessa A. Fingalsen, ManlyMattilyn S. Flack, BradfordMadison J. Klingenborg, DumontKeri L. Larson, Mason CityThea G. Lunning, Mason CityHailey N. McCoy-Munger, SheffieldCollin W. McCrabb, WiltonEmily J. Majerczyk, Clear LakeJacob J. Mehmen, Mason CityJoseph D. Monson, Clear LakeJacob C. Petersen, Clear LakeJalen […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Commencement May 7
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement: May 7, 2021 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Gymnasium. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, there will be four separate ceremonies.Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Masks will be required on campus and to attend all ceremonies.Graduation Ceremony and TimeHealth (This will include the pinning of the ADN, PN and Medical […]
51ÁÔÆæ Plans For A Normal Return To Classes This Summer, Fall
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is planning for the summer and fall 2021 semesters to resemble pre-COVID days with more in-person experiences and fewer restrictions related to COVID-19.“We’re excited about the prospect of this summer and next fall more closely resembling a typical academic year,” said Steve Schulz, 51ÁÔÆæ President. “Due to the vigilance […]