BSC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received several awards at the regional convention in March at Inver Hills Community College in Minnesota. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Receiving individual awards were Wade Shaver, Bismarck, Outstanding Chapter member; Alexandra Hartwig, Mandan, Outstanding Chapter Officer; and Kim Zins, Bismarck, honorable mention as Outstanding Chapter President.

Chapter advisor Michelle Lindblom was awarded the Paragon Advisor Award for the region’s top advisor who has served for less than five years. Lindblom, one of three advisors, is associate professor of art.

BSC achieved 5-Star Level indicating the highest level of activity, and was named a Distinguished Chapter, finishing fourth out of 60 chapters in the region.

The chapter also received honorable mention in the Service Hallmark, indicating a strong focus on the international service program, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities, and projects dedicated to service to the college, community and region.