Dear%Readers - NDSU Alumni Association

Dear  Readers,     Inside  our  second  annual  Bison  Ambassador  Sourcebook   you  will  find  evidence  of  some  of  our  finest  memories   and  our  hardest  work  as  an  organiza@on.  Each  major   event  we  par@cipated  in  is  documented  here,  both  with   photos  and  wri@ng  to  commemorate  the  @me  and  effort   put  forth  and  given  to  our  NDSU  community  and  our  BA   family.  I  look  forward  to  the  day,  long  aHer  gradua@on,   that  I  can  look  back  on  what  I  was  able  to  take  part  in   during  my  @me  and  North  Dakota  State  University,  and  I   sincerely  hope  that  this  book  can  provide  this  sense  of   nostalgia  for  you  as  well.  Each  page  within  this  book  has   been  uniquely  designed  by  one  of  our  fellow  Bison   Ambassadors,  with  no  page  looking  like  another.  It  is  my   sincere  hope  that  you  all  can  look  at  this  work  and  reflect   on  how  proud  you  are  to  be  a  Bison  Ambassador,  and   how  fortunate  we  all  are  to  work  with  this  team  of   NDSU’s  finest.       Go  Bison!     Happy  reading,   Samantha  Strycker   2014  Vice  President  of  Tradi@ons  and  Educa@on    

Table of Contents •  Fall  2013  Execu@ve  Team   •  Spring  2014  Execu@ve  Team   •  Bison  Ambassador  Roster   •  Welcome  Week   •  Homecoming   •  Bison  Bidder’s  Bowl   •  Recogni@on  Socie@es  Dinner   •  Fall  Retreat   •  Herd  Club   •  Yell  Leaders   •  Na@onal  Student  Engagement  &                        Philanthropy  Day   •  Heat  Up  the  Herd/Apple  Polisher   •  2014  New  Bison  Ambassador  Roster   •  New  Member  Retreat   •  Senior  Day   •  History  of  Bison  Ambassadors   •   Memory  Collage  

2013 Executive Team

From  leH  to  right  :  Paul  Johnson,  President;  Jalen  Gecng,  VP   Finance;  Allison  Haider,  VP  Publicity;  Mindy  Johnson,  VP   Opera@ons;  Jen  Regimbal,  VP  Special  Programs;  Steffani   Johnston,  VP  Tradi@on  &  Educa@on;  and  Michael  Dancer,  VP   Alumni  Rela@ons    

 N    D    S    U     Stephanie  J.  Maier   Bison  Ambassadors  Advisor       Director  of  Programs  and  Student  Engagement       NDSU  Alumni  Associa@on  

2014 Executive Team

Back  row  (leH  to  right):  Megan  Michaelson,  VP  Publicity;   Samantha  Strycker,  VP  Tradi@on  &  Educa@on;  Siera  Zimmerman,   VP  Alumni  Rela@ons;  and  Hannah  Strube,  VP  Special  Programs   Front  row  (leH  to  right):  Nick  Thomes,  VP  Opera@ons;  Ryan   Connor,  VP  Finance;  and  Nate  Wyah,  President    

 N    D    S    U     Stephanie  J.  Maier   Bison  Ambassadors  Advisor      Director  of  Programs  and  Student  Engagement     NDSU  Alumni  Associa@on  

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Hailey  Askeland  

Ryan  Connor  

Hometown:  Northfield,  MN   Major:  Management   Communica@on  

Hometown:  Fort  Collins,  CO   Major:  Marke@ng  

Patrick  Backman  

Michael  Dancer  

Hometown:  Herman,  MN   Major:  Zoology  

Abby  Bas4an  

Hometown:  New  Ulm,  MN   Major:  Agricultural   Communica@ons  

Jen  Bogart  

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Biochemistry  

Kaylee  Erickson  

Hometown:  Howard  Lake,  MN   Major:  Pharmacy  

Kara  Froelich  

Hometown:  Rogers,  MN   Major:  Management  

Hometown:  Dickinson,  ND   Major:  Agribusiness  

Kyle  Bogart  

Jalen  Ge@ng  

Hometown:  Rogers,  MN   Major:  Mechanical   Engineering  

Hometown:  Fulda,  MN   Major:  Ag  &  Biosystems   Engineering  

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Allison  Goldens4en   Hometown:  Wilmar,  MN   Major:  Pre-­‐Med  

Alyssa  Gullekson  

Hometown:  Fer@le,  MN   Major:  Community  Health   Educa@on  

Allison  Haider  

Hometown:  Mandan,  ND   Major:  Biology  

Ian  Hall  

Hometown:  Berhold,  ND   Major:  Animal  Science  

Dietrich  Harms  

Hometown:  Bismarck,  ND   Major:  Architecture    

Alicia  Ickstadt  

Hometown:  Woodbury,  MN   Major:  Biology  

Brenna  Johansen  

Hometown:  Beulah,  ND   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Adver@sing  

Mindy  Johnson  

Hometown:  Grand  Forks,  ND   Major:  Ag-­‐Economics  

Paul  Johnson  

Hometown:  Ada,  MN   Major:  Mechanical   Engineering  

Steffani  Johnston   Hometown:  Arvilla,  ND   Major:  Pre-­‐Optometry  

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Stephanie  Johnston   Hometown:  Hawley,  MN   Major:  Management    

Stephen  Kessler  

Hometown:  Glen  Ullin,  ND   Major:  Ag  Educa@on  

Kayla  Knutson  

Hometown:  Montevideo,  MN   Major:  Management  

Emma  Kusick  

Jane  Loueng  

Hometown:  Dilworth,  MN   Major:  Pharmacy    

Travis  Mack  

Hometown:  Devils  Lake,  ND   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Adver@sing  

Kelsey  McLachlan  

Hometown:  Bloomington,  MN   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Adver@sing  

Megan  Michaelson  

Hometown:  Plymouth  MN   Major:  Microbiology  

Hometown:  Dickinson,  ND   Major:  Pharmacy  

Robbie  Lauf  

Kristen  Mortensen  

Hometown:  Mayville,  ND   Major:  Economics  &   Poli@cal  Science  

Hometown:  Brighton,  MN   Major:  Radiological  Science  

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Twila  Moser  

Jennifer  Regimbal  

Hometown:  Bismarck,  ND   Major:  Industrial   Engineering    

Hometown:  Grand  Forks,  ND   Major:  Management  

Nathan  Olson  

Sinibaldo  Romero  

MaP  Prochniak  

Kesha  Sauvageau  

Hometown:  Inver  Grove   Heights,  MN   Major:  Accoun@ng  

Hometown:  West  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Civil  Engineering  

Alyssa  Ralston  

Hometown:  Carrington,  ND   Major:  Journalism  &   Adver@sing  

Tessa  Rector  

Hometown:  Mankato,  MN   Major:  Nursing  

Hometown:  Margarita,   Venezuela   Major:  Biotechnology    

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Criminal  Jus@ce  &   Psychology    

Lucas  Schaaf  

Hometown:  Glen  Ullin,  ND   Major:  Electrical   Engineering  

Kortney  Schroeder   Hometown:  Stacy,  MN   Major:  Pharmacy    

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Bethany  Schwandt  

Nick  Thomes  

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Psychology    

Hometown:  Rogers,  MN   Major:  Industrial   Engineering  

Hannah  Strube  

Rachel  Todhunter  

Hometown:  Dickinson,  ND   Major:  Animal  Science  

Samantha  Strycker  

Hometown:  Grand  Forks,  ND   Major:  Psychology    

Hometown:  Fort  Collins,  CO   Major:  Elementary  Ed.  &  HDFS  

Cassie  SwiS  

Hometown:  New  Ulm,  MN   Major:  Nursing  

Calvin  Teubner  

Hometown:  Cando,  ND   Major:  Agribusiness  

Kevin  Walsh  

Hometown:  Harvey,  ND   Major:  Agribusiness  

Jacob  Williams  

Hometown:  Apple  Valley,  MN   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Adver@sing  

Ka4e  Worral  

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Adver@sing  

2013-14 Bison Ambassadors Nathan  WyaP  

Hometown:  Farmington,  MN   Major:  Biotechnology    

Ian  Wyffels  

Hometown:  Marshall,  MN   Major:  Ag  Educa@on  

Siera  Zimmerman  

Hometown:  Williston,  ND   Major:  Pharmacy    

Welcome Week 2013

Presidents Welcome

Bison Ambassadors participate in the welcome by holding a sign for each of NDSU’s colleges so new students know where to gather. Bison Ambassadors then lead them to their designated college orientation, answer questions they have and welcome them to NDSU!

Classroom Tours Bison Ambassadors show new students around before classes begin. Students bring their class schedules, and Bison Ambassadors take them right to their classroom door so they are ready for their first day at NDSU.

BA/Herd Club Info Booth Bison Ambassadors have a booth near the Quentin Burdick Building where they answer students’ general questions, provide information about Bison Ambassadors, and promote Herd Club!

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Bison across the nation roamed home for NDSU’s 2013 Homecoming Week. Bison Ambassadors were kept busy with Recognition Societies Dinner, the Herd Club Luncheon with Team Makers, the Homecoming Parade and Pep Fest, the Homecoming Pep Rally, and Bison Bidder’s Bowl. Returning to old tradition, the parade was moved downtown but due to an unforeseen storm, it was cancelled. The Bison football team defeated Missouri State 41-26, making them 6-0 that would turn into an undefeated season with a third ! National Champion title. !

Bison Bidders Bowl has been part of NDSU's Homecoming since 1982. It is sponsored by the NDSU Development Foundation. The evening features a gourmet dinner, auctions, BA valet parking and everyone's favorite: Heads and Tails. Bidders Bowl has raised more than $5.4 million for scholarships and student programs!

Fall  Retreat  

Every  year,   Bison   Ambassadors   go  on  a  fall   retreat  that   serves  as  a   bonding   experience   for  the   organiza@on.    

This  year,  we   were  lucky   enough  to  go  to   the  Dakota   Marker  game  in   South  Dakota  to   watch  NDSU   win  the  marker   for  the  fourth   straight  year!   BA’s  loved   showing  their   pride  at  this   game.    

 

2013-14 Yell Leaders: Alex Koppy, Stephen Kessler, & Brandon Millar

 Starting in 2011, the

Selfies with the fans!

Yell Leaders at College Game Day! Sept. 21, 2013

yellow suits have been a common sight for Bison fans. The NDSU Yell Leaders work closely with NDSU Athletics, Bison Ambassadors, and the Alumni Association to promote Bison Pride at sporting events.

Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day    

To  recognize  the  thousands  of   staff,  faculty,  alumni,  family  and   friends  who  give  to  NDSU,  Bison   Ambassadors  teamed  up  with  the   NDSU  Development  Founda@on   on  Student  Engagement  and   Philanthropy  Day.  They  decorated   over  20  buildings  across  campus   that  were  funded  by  these   generous  donors  with  green  and   yellow  present  bows.  Student   Engagement  and  Philanthropy   Day,  a  CASE  ASAP  holiday,  aims  to   increase  student  awareness  of  all   the  dona@ons  given  by  donors   throughout  the  year.  BAs  had  a   great  @me  decora@ng  campus  and   thanking  generous  donors!      

Apple Polisher The Apple Polisher program honors NDSU faculty and staff who have made an exceptional impact on a student’s college experience. A Bison Ambassador can select a deserving recipient to bring a special gift to them each day of Apple Polisher week. These awards are truly for individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve students.

Heat Up the Herd! This event is our favorite way to kick-off BA Recruitment by serving hot chocolate and apple cider to the NDSU student body in the Union. It is also a phenomenal way for us to recruit potential Bison Ambassadors!

2014 New Bison Ambassadors Emi  Binstock  

Sam  Ewald  

Hometown:  Dickinson,  ND   Major:  Biology/Medical     Lab  Science  

Hometown:  Becker,  MN   Major:  Mechanical    Engineering  

Hannah  Borgstrom  

Adam  Girtz  

Hometown:  Grand  Forks,  ND   Major:  Pre-­‐Pharmacy    

Connor  Dunn  

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Psychology    

Noah  Engels  

Hometown:  Maddock,  ND   Major:  Ag-­‐Economics  

Hometown:  Becker,  ND   Major:  Industrial    Engineering  

Jack  Keller  

Hometown:  S@llwater,  MN   Major:  Marke@ng  

Mason  Magle  

Hometown:  Montevideo,  MN   Major:  Pharmacy  

2014 New Bison Ambassadors Eric  McDaniel  

Calla  Price  

Hometown:  Bismarck,  ND   Major:  Civil  Engineering  

Hometown:  Stanton,  ND   Major:  Zoology  

Mikayla  Miller  

Ka4e  Rice  

Hometown:  Stacy,  MN   Major:  Marke@ng  

Hometown:  Maddock,  ND   Major:  Nursing  

Taylor  Paluck  

Jaclyn  Smith  

Parker  Pavek  

Annesa  Tabassum  

Hometown:  St.  Michaels,  MN   Hometown:  Westminster,  CO   Major:  Public  Rela@ons  &   Major:  Industrial   Adver@sing      Engineering  

Hometown:  Northfield,  MN   Major:  Finance  

Hometown:  Fargo,  ND   Major:  Respiratory  Care  

2014 New Bison Ambassadors Jessica  Teubner  

Sam  WyaP  

Andrew  Wolf  

Amber  Zubrod  

Hometown:  Cando,  ND   Hometown:  Farmington,  MN   Major:  Elementary  Educa@on   Major:  Biochemistry  

Hometown:  Bismarck,  ND   Major:  English  &  Philosophy  

Zach  WyaP  

Hometown:  Farmington,  MN   Major:  Exercise  Science  

Hometown:  Howard  Lake,  MN   Major:  Biological  Science  

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