Nelson earns Master of Science degree from College of St. Scolastica
The College of St. Scholastica Spring Commencement was held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Amsoil Arena. Kari Nelson was one of 124 students conferred a Master of Science degree by Larry Goodwin, Ph.D., president of the College of St. Scholastica.
Nelson was one of 30 students earning their Master of Science degree in occupational therapy.
Nelson is a member of Gamma Omicron Honor Society. Gamma Omicron recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence, contribute to the profession of occupational therapy through scholarship, and show promise for professional leadership.
Kari is a 2009 graduate of Cook County High School. Her parents are Patty and Tom Nelson of Grand Marais.
Angie Works graduates from Itasca Community College
Angie Works of Grand Marais recently graduated from Itasca Community College’s licensed practical nurse (LPN) program. Works was a 4.0 student and was voted online student of the year and received a $500 award.
Angie Works, a busy mother of four, recently earned her licensed practical nursing degree. She was able to complete her course work at Cook County Higher Education in Grand Marais.
Works was able to complete her prerequisite certified nursing assistant program through Lake Superior College. The classes were conveniently taught in Grand Marais at the Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) Building.
Works went back to school so that she would be qualified for a meaningful career in the health care field and be able to support her family. Her goal is to be a certified nurse mid-wife. Works has a very supportive husband, four children and works two jobs. She was able to juggle her busy life by taking classes online and at the CCHE Building.
CCHE was very instrumental in helping Works with the application process, textbook scholarship, use of their computer lab, and exam testing site. CCHE also had toys for her children to play with so that she could take them with her while she worked on her courses.
CCHE Board Member Donna Gestel congratulated Works on her accomplishment and said, “With hard work and the help of CCHE you too can complete your education and obtain the career of your dreams. Stop by CCHE and talk to someone today.”
Schwarz earns chemistry degree from Gustavus Adolphus College
Jacob Schwarz of Grand Marais was among the 543 students to graduate with Bachelor of Arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during the school’s annual commencement exercises on June 1.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota that prepares 2,500 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning.
Schwarz earned his degree in chemistry. He is the son of Beth Schwarz of Grand Marais.
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