MSCS Campus Connect - March 2020

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast March 2020 A Technical and Community College Red Wing | Winona | Online A tale of two campuses — Unique project connects Winona and Red Wing Band Instrument Repair students team up with CNC Machine Tool to design new tool When they started learning how to repair flutes last October, two band instrument repair students got frustrated. Their knock pin remover just wasn’t working that well. If only it were bigger, they complained. If only there were more room to maneuver the parts they were working on. If only they could see what they were doing. If only the holes were aligned more precisely. “It shouldn’t have to be this hard!” was their reaction. Generations of students have come through the Band Instru- ment Repair (BIR) program at MSC Southeast and success- fully mastered the knock pin remover, but Stephen Battaglia and Ronn Hall weren’t satisfied with just learning how to use it. Instead, they decided to redesign the tool and make a better one! Stephen Battaglia studied music for two years at the University of Delaware. With a love for fixing and making things, he is always looking for ways to improve existing methods. Red Wing Band Instrument Students students Stephen Battaglia and Ronn Hall worked with CNC Machine Tool “There are little pins that hold keys on a flute to the rods so student Josh Miertschin to bring their concept for an improved BIR tool to market. that the orientation stays the same. The rods are tapered so we need a special tool to knock them in and out. These pins are was able to translate their ideas into computer plans using Onward to CNC Machine Tool very small – only 35 one-thousandths of an inch in diameter,” Fusion 360. Second-year CNC student Josh Miertschin stepped in at the Stephen explained. “The knock pin remover is supposed to let point where the part is actually manufactured. This is a more you hold the rod so you can get the key into the right position At that point, they connected with instructor Rick Hengel, who critical investment because the raw material alone — a 3 by 5 to knock the pin loose with a punch.” teaches CNC Machine Tool at the Winona campus. They met inch chunk of solid aluminum — is relatively costly compared with him in Winona, where he walked them through the entire to the plastic. “The original tool was so small that you really couldn’t ma- manufacturing process, from how modeling is put together to neuver the rod very well. With the tool on the workbench, you didn’t have any leverage to move the rod into the correct posi- how CNC machining works. Josh is an expert on the topic, explaining, “You start out with tion, so the keys kept breaking. It was very limiting,” Ronn CAD — Computer Aiding Drafting — where you can form elaborated. “There was no wiggle room!” Rick printed a plastic 3D model of their design from Ronn’s a 3D model of the part. And then you take it over to CAM, plans, which the BIR students used to test how it would actu- which is computer aided manufacturing, and there you se- Determined to build a better tool, Stephen and Ronn started by ally work with keys and rods. lect the tools, and the mill and all. I’m able to draw tool paths sketching their concept on paper, working out the exact dimen- which will tell the machine essentially how to move that cutter sions. With a background in 3D modeling and animation, Ronn “It didn’t quite work the way we wanted, so we adjusted it a lit- into the aluminum and get what we don’t need out of the way.” tle bit before handing the project off to one of Roger Holland’s top CNC Machine Tool students to be milled,” said Stephen. see PROJECT on Page 2 MSC Southeast prepares to offer new Regenerative Agriculture Associate of Science degree in Nursing Speaker Series In December, the Minnesota Board of Nursing approved three more semesters of nursing studies and clinicals. A list of The MSCS Sustainable Food and Farming program Minnesota State College Southeast’s application to launch a the recommended general education classes is posted on the is proud to host two amazing speakers new 2-year nursing degree. The college is now in Phase II of ASN web page.* on our Winona campus. developing a new program designed to prepare graduates to earn an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, take The college is currently engaged in developing all of the Thursday, March 23 | Main Street Project the NCLEX-RN(R) exam, and become registered nurses. nursing-specific curriculum. “Our department is meeting on a regular basis to write course descriptions and outlines for Josie Trople - Northfield, MN “We get calls every day from interested students who want every course that will be offered and the program outcomes Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agroforestry system to become registered nurses, so we developed a special web for the degree,” said Janine. that can change how food is produced around the page for them at www.southeastmn.edu/ASN,” said MSC world. Southeast Director of Nursing Janine Mason. “We will keep MSC Southeast is also working closely with the local and updating that page with all of the most current information.” regional facilities where students will be getting their clinical Thursday, March 30 | Mastadon Valley Farm experiences. The college is meeting with proposed clinical & Land Stewardship Project Janine suggests that students who want to get a head start partners all the way up and down the river from the Twin on the program apply for admission to MSC Southeast and Cities to La Crosse, throughout the Southeast region, and into Peter Allen - Viola, WI enroll in the Health Science Broad field major. After two nearby Wisconsin. An ecologist turned farmer regeneratively producing semesters of general education coursework, qualified students meats while restoring a rare and diverse ecosystem. will apply for admission into the ASN major and complete “We are looking at hospitals for acute care settings, at nursing homes and assisted living for long-term and transitional care FREE | Open to the Public settings, at clinics, home health care agencies, community 5:30 - 7:30 PM* and public health — a whole range of clinical experiences,” Janine said. “Being out in the community meeting with the employers has been really exciting and fun work because they need nurses and there is growing excitement about getting this program going!” For more information and updates, please visit www.southeastmn.edu/ASN. *Note that this new program is proposed. At this time, MSC *Social hour 5:30-6pm with light refreshments. Southeast cannot guarantee that the proposed ASN program Presentations begin at 6pm. will come out of proposed status, therefore the general education coursework is designed to transfer to other colleges who have similar requirements for their ASN programs. Director of Nursing, Janine Mason (left). YOUR GOALS. YOUR PASSION. APPLY YOUR COLLEGE. TODAY at MSC Southeast Minnesota State College Southeast offers over 90 degree options that are affordable, accessible, and practical. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL SEMESTER. APPLY TODAY southeastmn.edu/apply

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast Page 2 Expanding our impact through innovation, collaboration and action Red Wing Campus At Minnesota State College We have been very fortunate to secure grant funding to 308 Pioneer Road Southeast, we’re focused on support our work with partner organizations, including: expansion through innovation, Red Wing, MN 55066 collaboration, and action with • A variety of certificates for high school students offered Winona Campus the goals of assisting all of our in collaboration with local school districts at learning 1250 Homer Road students to be successful and hubs located at regional high schools and on the Winona, MN 55987 exceeding the expectations Winona college campus. The Red Wing School Board Tandeski Center of the region. I’m excited to just approved a new CNC Machining certificate to be share with you some of the delivered at the high school beginning this fall. A recently 1200 Storrs Pond Road new initiatives that are being awarded National Science Foundation grant provides Winona, MN 55987 implemented at our campuses. some of the funding. www.southeastmn.edu In the past year, we have • A Minnesota State system partnership grant with the 877.853.8324 streamlined admissions and registration processes to make it Winona Chamber of Commerce, providing funding to easier for students to learn about the college and enroll. Cur- expand the REACH program to Wabasha-Kellogg and Administrative Contacts rent students are benefitting from a restructured student affairs Lewiston-Altura school districts. division that offers a holistic approach to expanded student Larry Lundblad services and support, such as mental health care, social ser- • Learning opportunities in manufacturing for women over Interim President vices, and advising. Thanks to the hard work and dedication age 50, women of color, and low-income women through [email protected] of our own students, Food Pantries are now located on each a Women’s Economic Security (WESA) Grant. campus. As we say often, #MSCSoutheastCares! Partners include Workforce Development, Inc.; Mike Kroening Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Chief Financial Officer Student athletics are becoming a reality – the MSCS Cycling Development (DEED); Winona Public Schools; and [email protected] club on the Red Wing campus provides students with the Hiawatha Valley Adult Education. opportunity to compete at the collegiate level (details on page Chad Dull 4). The club already has 20 members, with eight members • Opportunities in manufacturing and welding for Vice President of Academics planning to compete for the team! Other athletic offerings are individuals with a criminal background and low income [email protected] in the offing as well. individuals through a Pathway to Prosperity Grant. Courses are being offered in Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Our Construction Technology students are gaining first-hand and Houston counties. Partners include Workforce experience through our on-going partnership with Habitat for Development, Inc.; Winona Public Schools; DEED; and Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties. Currently, our students Hiawatha Valley Adult Education are helping remodel space in a local Winona church that will provide emergency shelter for families in need of short-term • Training for incumbent workers in Red Wing and Winona housing. supported by various Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grants. These partnership grants, developed with regional We continue to focus on new opportunities for a variety of employers, provide MSC Southeast with funding to build learners, including: capacity at the college to meet the immediate and future • The addition of an Associate of Applied Science degree needs of employers. Over the past several months, grants in Mechatronics on the Winona campus. The expansion totaling approximately $660,000 have been awarded to of programming in mechatronics and advanced manu- the college and its partners. facturing is being supported by private donations to our lab spaces. The hard work of our faculty, staff, and administration is paying off! I am happy to report that enrollment for Spring • The proposed two-year Associate of Science in Nursing Semester 2020 is up significantly. We look forward to sharing degree to be offered on both campuses next year (see details when final numbers are available. Meanwhile, the best page 1). is yet to come! Josiah S. Litant A tale of two campuses - unique project connects Dean of Students Red Wing and Winona [email protected] PROJECT continued from Page 1 Jennifer Eccles Dean of Health Sciences To make the new knock pin remover, he used the CNC mill fitted into a hard-shell case with a customized foam lining. As a [email protected] to cut away at the block of aluminum until the part eventu- “thank you” to Minnesota State College Southeast, the college Jean Egbert Interim Dean of Liberal Arts ally formed. “This is called will be able to keep a couple [email protected] subtractive manufacturing of the prototypes for future Dawn Lubahn Interim Dean of Trade and Technology – cutting away the parts students to use. [email protected] you don’t need,” Josh said. Maryellen Kanz Director of Human Resources Ronn has a Doctor of Musi- [email protected] After milling out the piece, cal Arts in Bassoon Perfor- Josh drilled the hole for the mance and said that in his punch and burnished down 13 years of higher education, any sharp edges. “Since this project was the best ex- it’s made from one piece ample of cross-departmental of metal, and the hole is collaboration that he had ex- drilled all the way through perienced. “It’s been a great with one bit, the alignment relationship between the two is dead center and it stays programs, having the access perfect. The tool is taller to their help. They are ex- and deeper, so you can perts at the CNC machines, move the rod into a vari- and we are beginning to be- ety of positions to access From the original tool (left) to the 3D printed model (center) to come experts in the band the pin. And the aluminum the new KPR (right), ready for band instrument repair techs to program. They are fantastic is much brighter, so you add to their workshops. people!” can see everything better — there’s more visual con- Josh came straight to MSC trast,” Ronn said. Southeast after graduating from Rushford Peterson High Ready for the market School, and he is already working part time as a CNC ma- chinist at Fastenal. He was very excited about working on this Stephen and Ronn have dubbed their tool the “KPR” and they project for the band instrument repair students, saying, “It’s have already taken orders from individuals and businesses. really just having fun!” Each metal tool comes with a set of punches and anvils and is Rick Nahrgang Discover the amazing talents of the Chief Information Officer Minnesota State College Southeast [email protected] community at Strings, Winds & Minnesota State College Southeast is an affirmative Brass, our annual college action/equal opportunity educator and employer. variety show. 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Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast Page 3 65 MSCS students will receive $2500 Workforce New Faces on Campus Development Scholarships in 2020-2021 Congratulations and welcome to James Elvidge, now the From a trickle…to a torrent…to a cascade! What started as are eligible for Workforce Development Scholarships. lead instructor in the Re- 16 Workforce Development Scholarships in 2018 grew to 35 scholarships 2019. But the surge of support didn’t stop there. The deadline to apply for Workforce Development Scholar- tail and Sales Management ships is May 1, 2020. Go to www.southeastmn.edu/wfs for This year, $132,500 has been allocated by the Minnesota state the most current information and to download the application program. Not that long ago, legislature for Workforce Development Scholarships at Min- form. nesota State College Southeast. Combined with $30,000 pro- he was a full-time student vided by Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation, a to- In addition to Workforce Development Scholarships, MSC tal of SIXTY FIVE students will receive $2500 scholarships Southeast Foundation offers scholarships to students enrolled at MSC Southeast! In fact, for the 2020-2021 school year! in any program at the college. The deadline to apply for Foun- dation scholarships is June 1, 2020. James holds four degrees from “This will make an incredible impact on students who need help paying for college-level education in career areas that are “Students who are eligible for Workforce Development MSC Southeast: Undercar in high demand in the Southeast region of Minnesota,” said Scholarships can also apply for MSC Southeast Foundation MSC Southeast Interim President Larry Lundblad. scholarships and should apply for both,” recommended Casie Certificate, Automotive Tech- Johnson, Associate Director of MSC Southeast Foundation. Most Minnesota students who will major in advanced manu- nology, Retail Management, James Elvidge, Retail facturing, agriculture, early childhood education, health care For more information, go to and Sales Management. and Sales Management services, information technology, and transportation careers www.southeastmn.edu/scholarships. “My dream job was always to Instructor come back someday to teach at Southeast – whether in Automotive or Sales and Retail. I am amazed that my dream has come true so quickly!” said James. A Presidential Commission – to build a guitar While he was still a student, James was a protégé of now-retired Sales and Retail Management instructor Terry Greene, who said in 2015, “James has a terrific level of excitement and enthusiasm about everything he does. He’s open to new information, new ideas, new concepts. James gives 110% — he learns and does everything he can.” for a good cause James competed successfully at the state and international level in Collegiate DECA, winning the first-place award in T. Drew Heinonen, a graduate of the MSC Southeast Guitar Drew incorporated a couple of extra details in honor of Sales Manager Meeting (2015). Having returned to MSC Southeast in 2019 as a full-time instructor, he also super- Repair and Building program, said he was extremely excited, President Carter. “I inlayed a special ‘39’ on the heel cap vises Winona Student Senate and has gone on to mentor the next generation of winning DECA teams at MSC honored, and humbled to be invited to build a guitar for Presi- since Jimmy Carter was the 39th President. I was also able to Southeast. dent Jimmy Carter. shuffle a few serial numbers around so that this guitar will be Serial #039.” Last fall his friend and former shop- Jeannie Meidlinger, Director of Secondary Relations, mate, Todd Lunneborg, was asked Plans are now underway to showcase the joined the staff of MSC Southeast in February. She is to coordinate a series of instruments Presidential guitars at a special concert responsible for managing all phases of the college’s using Paulownia grown by the former to be held in Atlanta later this year. relationships with regional president on a tree plantation near his See www.worldtree.info for more high schools. After earning a home in Plains, Georgia. As a result, information. bachelor’s degree in Human Drew is part of a select group of lu- Resources from Minnesota thiers (instrument builders) crafting a After he graduated from Guitar Re- State University, Mankato, set of stringed instruments which will pair and Building in 2006, Drew was she worked with freshmen, be auctioned off at a charity fund- fortunate to find employment at Dana transfer, and PSEO students at raiser later this year. Bourgeois guitars in Maine. After four Bemidji State University for and a half years building fine acoustic a year. She then returned to Paulownia — also called Empress guitars there, he returned to live in Min- MSU Mankato to complete a Tree — is a fast growing, light nesota and where he happened to cross master’s degree in Educational weight, sustainable hardwood which paths with legendary luthier Jim Olson. Jeanne Meidlinger, Leadership and work in their Director of Secondary admissions department. has had relatively limited use in He had the opportunity to apprentice in the US, though it has been used in Jim’s workshop for two years, refin- Relations traditional stringed instrument con- ing his skills until setting up his own “When I worked with trans- struction in Asia. Jimmy and his wife This guitar built by Drew Heinonen, will business building custom instruments fer students coming into the university, I struggled with Rosalynn planted Paulownia in the be auctioned off for charity. in Northern Minnesota. His guitars always having to tell students they should have taken late 1990s and some of the trees were are usually commissioned by individu- different classes before transferring. Lots of times stu- harvested in 2019. als, though two are currently available dents would have to re-take credits, which cost them more through dealers, one in South Korea and the other in Nash- money and time in earning their degrees,” she said. Drew received a set of that Paulownia to use for the back and ville, TN. sides of his guitar. For the top, he used white spruce from a She took a job in admissions and advising at South Central College (SCC), explaining that by working at the two-year tree that came down in Northern Minnesota at the edge of the As a luthier, Drew looks back on his time at Minnesota State college level, she could help students plan ahead for trans- fer to a four-year institution. “I decided to become part of Boundary Waters Canoe Area during a huge storm on July 4, College Southeast with gratitude. “Red Wing was very much the solution instead of always having to say no!” she said. 1999. “It’s really special to pair the wood from Georgia with a catalyst for me. The opportunity to learn the foundation of the wood from Minnesota, because when he was president, the trade in a hands-on environment, to make and fix mis- Jimmy Carter signed the BWCA act in that gave the Bound- takes, to start considering design concepts in practice — all ary Waters full wilderness protection,” Drew said. while studying the fundamental theory of what makes an At SCC, she was the Secondary Relations Coordinator for four years, working with the federal Perkins grant, concur- instrument truly great in both form and function — was truly rent enrollment, and PSEO. She will expand on these duties in her new role at MSC Southeast. “My goal is to The guitar is almost finished, and it will be beautiful. “I went invaluable,” he said, adding, “And I’d say that continues to grow programs for younger students and encourage them to explore their options at Southeast,” said Jeannie. a bit ornate on the appointments because I don’t know if I’ll shape how I think about building instruments to this day.” ever get a chance to build a guitar with presidential wood again!” he said. “The body, fingerboard, and headstock all For more information about his guitars, see T. Drew have a Paua Abalone shell border. The fingerboard inlays are Heinonen Acoustic Guitars at www.heinonenguitars.com. a Mother-of-Pearl and Paua Abalone floral pattern.” HELP WANTED Leah Schnaith named Outstanding Educator of the Year Minnesota State College Southeast is seeking part-time Certified Nursing Assistant Instructors in the Red Wing Congratulations to chemis- who puts her students first and endeavors to see them master Area. Teaching assignments will be on an as-needed basis try instructor Leah Schnaith, the material and achieve their goals.” and include both classroom and clinical hours. named MSC Southeast’s 2019- Must have a current RN license along with long term care experience. For more information contact Calli Ekblad 2020 Outstanding Educator Having been named the college’s Outstanding Educator of the at 651-385-6320 or [email protected]. of the Year! In nominating Year, Leah Schnaith will be among those recognized at a her for the award, one student statewide awards banquet in this April, hosted by the described her as “an abso- Minnesota State Board of Trustees. 15th Annual lute angel” and another said, MSC Southeast Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner “She is always willing to help “I want to thank my students, who took time out of their busy students when they need it and schedules to nominate me. When you consider all of the out- Leah Schniath, Chemistry available to us with a smile.” standing educators at MSC Southeast, I am truly honored to Instructor “Leah is a passionate represent the college for this award,” Leah Schnaith said. educator who strives on a daily basis to help her students be Leah Schnaith earned a B.A. in Chemistry from St. Olaf Thursday, June 4, 2020 successful. Her commitment to education and outstanding College and a Ph.D. in Chemistry (emphasis Bioinorganic) Noon, Shot Gun Start Mount Frontenac Golf Course work ethic have earned her the respect, admiration, and gen- from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the uine affection of her students,” said Interim President Larry Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3) and Lundblad. “She embodies the qualities of a brilliant educator the American Chemical Society. 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Campus Connect Page 4 Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast MSCS Cycling is off and rolling in Red Wing With the launch of the new Bicycle This spring, the club is proposing to volunteer its time and ex- The team already has about eight students who plan on rac- Design and Fabrication program pertise to build a mountain bike trail system on MSC South- ing, and they are hoping to increase their numbers. They will this year, 17 new full-time east land. “There is a lot of undeveloped property on the Red be training together several times a week, particularly on the students have enrolled at MSC Wing campus that would be perfect for Southeast in Red Wing. And mountain biking. We are working with they all have a passion for all our instructors, especially Mike Ford, things bicycle. to help get the planning and paperwork done so we can get started when the The energy in the classroom is snow melts,” said Nick. tangible as the students are working hands-on with welding and fabrication projects as well as Patrick Welch, from Northfield, MN, modeling original designs using CAD software. is the college’s bicycle racing Team Captain. He has experience racing in Nick Forsha, a student from Eagan, MN, previously studied the Minnesota High School Mountain mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado, but Bike League in the fall and competing was thrilled to discover a cycle-specific program practically on road bike in the spring and summer. in his own back yard. “When we started the Cycle Club ear- “It’s a fantastic program. Chase Spaulding is a really great instructor. He knows his role in letting us use our passion to lier in the school year, we decided that fuel the class forward and go after the projects we’re really excited about,” said Nick. “This program is very, very unique we wanted to have racing be an aspect – I’ve never been in an academic setting like this where I actually want to go to class every day!” of the club. Our students can be a part It’s only natural that the students wanted to join forces and of collegiate racing all over the coun- MSCS Cycling was out in force on Student Success Day in February, offering a form a club. Even more exciting – they have also formed a try,” Patrick explained. “We have been Fat Tire Bicycle Demo. After he took a spectacular fall attempting to ride over team to participate in racing at the collegiate level! getting set up with a USA Cycling team a jump in the snow, several members of the club posed for a photo with Vice license and registering everyone so we President of Academics Chad Dull. Nick is serving as Vice President of the newly-chartered can actually go out to races.” club, MSCS Cycling. Nick said that, “Some college bike clubs are basically only about racing, but they can miss out rural gravel roads in the area and the trails at Red Wing’s on the social aspects of having a club. We want to do more than race, we want to give back to the community.” MSCS students will be competing in three events: road rac- Memorial Park. ing, mountain bike, and cyclocross. Patrick explained that, “In cyclocross, the competitors race laps around a course fea- Look for the MSC Southeast team racing in the North Central turing a variety of surfaces like grass, sand, gravel, and mud, division of USA Cycling — and watch for our students to and they have to go up and over various obstacles. The bike is lead a fleet of bicycles in the Red Wing River City Days something like a road bike, but with thicker tires, more tread.” parade this summer! Highway 61, Revised shines a spotlight on the Creative Writing program MSC Southeast celebrated the talent of students in invite people to read Highway 61, Revised and judge the quality for the Creative Writing program at the end of February themselves!” with the official book release party for Highway 61, Revised, the first edition of a new literary journal There are 37 different works in the book, by a total of 14 authors, featuring original student work. ranging from nontraditional adult students to PSEO (current high school) students. Mayr Boros, a part-time Registered Dietician, is one English instructor Pete Beurskens edited the journal, of the “nontraditional” students. She found the program in an online which highlights writing by his own students as search and said it helped her focus her writing efforts. well as those taught by English instructors Mike Larson and Dan Bernstrom. Pete said they have been “I had taken lots of non-academic writing classes in the metro. I kept surprised and pleased with the quality of the work asking the same questions: Could I write? If yes, how could I be a bet- the students have produced in the online Creative ter writer? Could I maybe be a ‘real’ writer? After a long discussion Writing Certificate program. with Pete Beurskens, I knew I needed to pursue the work,” said Mayr. Pete Beurskens read one of the “Really, I think it is better in many respects than She was one of several readers who read poems and excerpts from the journal to a full house poems at the Highway 61, Revised much of the work we published when I worked on at the book release party, which was held at Fair Trade Books in Red Wing. book release party. university literary magazines. When I read a student piece and think, ‘I wish I had written that line,’ that’s Highway 61, Revised is now on sale in the college bookstores and at Fair Trade Books a good sign,” he said. “In any case, I would simply in Red Wing. Working with wheels: Transportation Career Night, Winona Campus If working with wheels is in your future, come to MSC 24 from 6 to 7:30 pm in Winona. Four college programs will ested in exploring this field are all welcome.” Southeast’s Transportation Career Night on Tuesday, March be represented at the event: Auto Body Collision Technology, Pre-register for the event at www.southeastmn.edu/event, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a Snap-on Cordless TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Automotive Technology, Diesel Maintenance Techni- Impact Kit. Also, apply or register for classes at the event cian, and Truck Driving. for a chance to win a Matco Tools product. 6:00-7:30 PM “We’ll give tours of our facilities and have hands-on WNB FMORE THAINNAANBCANIAKL STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES activities like spray booth painting,” said Auto Body HANDS-ON LEARNING Collision Technology instructor Tom Brandt. “People www.WNBFinancial.com • 507-454-8800 OUR GRADUATES GET HIRED can get up close to diesel trucks and specialty cars.” Industry representatives will be on hand to discuss opportunities in these high-demand job markets, and college staff will be available to talk about admissions and financial aid. “We want to give current and future students a realis- tic idea of what transportation careers can offer,” Tom Brandt said. “Students, their families and anyone inter- Donor Spotlight: Home Federal Limited time offer! 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