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Fifty-First Commencement Celebrations Set for 2019 WDT Graduates
May 8, 2019
Western Dakota Tech is hosting several events this week to honor graduates during the college's 51st anniversary. The events will include a Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an Eagle Feather Ceremony for Native American graduates, and Commencement.
Event details are as follows:
Event details are as follows:
Western Dakota Tech Students Shine at SkillsUSA South Dakota
May 6, 2019
Western Dakota Tech (WDT) students learn the skills they need to be successful in their future careers. The quality education they receive at the college was in full display as they took home several awards at the recent 2019 SkillsUSA South Dakota competition in Sioux Falls.
WDT students from Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Welding and Fabrication programs competed in the event at Southeast Tech on April 15.
Group photo cutline: Western Dakota Tech Welding and Fabrication students who placed at SkillsUSA S.D., with Advisor/Instructor Troy Barry, include, L-R: Jerhett Cattin, Wyatt Davidson, Michael Collins, Instructor T. Barry, Riley Pitman, and Faith Powers.
WDT students from Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Welding and Fabrication programs competed in the event at Southeast Tech on April 15.
Group photo cutline: Western Dakota Tech Welding and Fabrication students who placed at SkillsUSA S.D., with Advisor/Instructor Troy Barry, include, L-R: Jerhett Cattin, Wyatt Davidson, Michael Collins, Instructor T. Barry, Riley Pitman, and Faith Powers.
Learn Benefits of Dual Enrollment at DE Information Night Tuesday, April 30
April 29, 2019
Did you know area high school students can get a jump-start on college general courses or start a specific college program for free, or at a reduced cost, at Western Dakota Tech?
To learn more, register to attend Dual Enrollment Information Night starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Western Dakota Tech.
To learn more, register to attend Dual Enrollment Information Night starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Western Dakota Tech.
WDT's ATTUNED Project Receives Rapid City's Sustainability Award
April 17, 2019
Western Dakota Tech's Project ATTUNED received the Rapid City Sustainability Award for April at the City Council meeting Monday, April 15.
Sherry Thurston of the Sustainability Committee presented the award to Kelsey Murray, Ph.D., Western Dakota Tech (WDT) Environmental Engineering Technology Program Director, and Brian Mitchell, WDT Electrical Trades Program Director. A couple of student graduates who worked on the college's original Aquaponics project and a current EET student were present for the special event.
Sherry Thurston of the Sustainability Committee presented the award to Kelsey Murray, Ph.D., Western Dakota Tech (WDT) Environmental Engineering Technology Program Director, and Brian Mitchell, WDT Electrical Trades Program Director. A couple of student graduates who worked on the college's original Aquaponics project and a current EET student were present for the special event.
Classes Cancelled, Late Campus Opening for Friday, April 12
April 11, 2019
Western Dakota Tech classes are cancelled for Friday, April 12. Campus will open at 9 a.m. for faculty/staff, other scheduled events, & activities.