Athletics |
Released: 9/30/2009
WAHPETON, N.D. – (September 30, 2009) – The North Dakota State College of Science football team has been nominated for the Special Olympics North Dakota Outstanding Organization award.
The award is given to organizations that have shown a dedication to the mission and the athletes of the Special Olympics. The winners will be announced at the Special Olympics North Dakota State Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the Best Western Doublewood Inn, located at 3333 13th Ave. South in Fargo, N.D.
NDSCS is a two-year, comprehensive, residential college with its main campus located in Wahpeton, N.D., and a second site, referred to as the Skills and Technology Training Center, located in Fargo, N.D. NDSCS offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in over 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of Distance Education courses. Approximately 95% of graduates from its technical programs find jobs in their chosen fields.
Unlike most two-year colleges, NDSCS boasts a university atmosphere for its students, complete with residence halls, 35 affiliated clubs and organizations, music groups, theater productions, intercollegiate athletics, intramural athletics, and numerous social activities. For more information, visit www.ndscs.edu.