Hello IceHawks!

IceHawk Talk is your student newsletter compiled by Student Life and encompassing all student activities throughout LSC.   

Student Success Day will be celebrated next Tuesday, February 13 - be sure to check out the information here as well as on the LSC website.  There are many entertaining and informative sessions to attend as well as a free Subway lunch!  Be sure to walk through the Student Club Showcase at 11 a.m. in the commons.  You might find an organization to join!  

You can still play recreational sports volleyball, basketball or rock climbing - just send me an email at [email protected] to complete a sports waiver. 

Please stop in Student Life, send an email or call me if you have any suggestions or questions regarding Student Life activities!  

Heather Grillo
Student Activities Coordinator
[email protected]
(218) 733-5993

Student Success Day

Student Success Day is a conference-style event hosted by LSC each semester to support your academic and personal success. Sessions are offered by LSC faculty and staff, community members, local businesses, non-profits, and 4-year institutions.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

At the LSC Main Campus

View the Schedule

LSC Auto School 

FREE Vehicle Inspections

Student Success Day

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Sign up at the Automotive Technology Information Table at the main entrance.

Get Involved!

Get Elected!

Applications for the Student Senate Spring Elections are due on

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Elections will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Need more info?

Visit the Student Senate Information Table on Student Success Day at 11 a.m. in the Commons or 

Attend the Student Senate Open Forum at 1 p.m. in Hawks Landing or email [email protected].

View the ballot application.

HLC Visit: 1 Week Away

We’re inching closer to our February 12-13 HLC Site Visit!  We are so excited to showcase our fabulous LSC people, activities, and facility.  Next to graduation events, this is one of the most important events we’ll have on campus this year.

What kinds of questions will you be asked?  Check out our Reaffirmation web page and review some potential questions!

Student Satisfaction Survey Arriving February 13

LSC students will begin receiving email instructions on Tuesday, February 13 to take the Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI). The SSI survey is administered every spring in even years.

The survey will be available through March 13 and those who take the survey will be eligible to win an item up to $25 from the LSC Store. Winners will be notified via their LSC email if their names were drawn.

This survey as it is a key indicator in determining if LSC is meeting your expectations and needs as students.

Name A Library Cart Contest

The LSC Library invites students to help us name our book carts. Please submit your most witty, unique LSC/IceHawk, Minnesota or book-themed ideas to name our library carts.

Names like "Paul McCartney" or "Kim Cartdashian" for example.

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 1

Learn More and Submit Names Here 

Prizes will be given to the winning names.

Financial Literacy Session for Students Next Wednesday

Affinity Plus and the Center for Equity and Inclusion are once again hosting a series of financial literacy sessions open to all students! The next session is Wednesday, February 21, 2024 on All Things Budgeting.

Sessions are held in the Center for Equity and Inclusion (M125) from 12-1 p.m. and lunch is served to those who attend.

Future Sessions include:

• All things budgeting! (February 21, 2024)
• Budgeting Tips (March 27, 2024)
• Transportation and finances (April 24, 2024)

Join us for a Black History Month presentation from Duluth NAACP President, Classie Dudley

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Center for Equity and Inclusion (M125)

This presentation will focus on the empowerment of BIPOC students in education.

Students and employees welcome to attend!

Olga Walker Awards and Author Event

LSC’s Center for Equity and Inclusion is a proud sponsor of this year’s Duluth Library Foundation Olga Walker author event featuring David Heska Wanbli Weiden, the award-winning author of Winter Counts.

Saturday, February 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Greysolon Ballroom.

Attendees are invited to lunch and a presentation by the author, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakata Nation and acclaimed by the New York Times as one of “the most critically acclaimed young novelists working now.”

If students are interested in attending or staff would like to nominate a student to attend, please contact [email protected].

Buy tickets here. Deadline to register is February 12, 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Superior Career Fair

LSC Students are invited! Take advantage of this collaboration to participate in the Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:00 to 4:00 pm

This is a great opportunity to be bold, practice networking, and get educated on many opportunities as you move forward in your career & educational journeys.

Visit their website here for more details!

Relax & Rejuvenate: Massage Therapy Clinic is Taking Appointments! 

Another resource to assist with your mental health is by scheduling a relaxing massage with our message therapy students. 

Leave a voicemail at (218) 733-5936 to be scheduled!

Appointments are scheduled in the order in which they are received, so be sure to call soon! 

Flow Yoga

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in the  Wellness Center.

Flow through yoga postures while connecting your breath, movement and mind.

All are welcome!

To register: Email [email protected] or sign up in the Wellness Center!

Wellbeats App

LSC students have FREE access to Wellbeats app, an on-demand fitness platform with over 1,400+ fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes for all ages, levels, abilities, and interests.

Students: Sign up to receive your membership!

Questions? Contact [email protected].

According to the American Heart Association, only about one in five adults get enough exercise to maintain good health.

If you need help fitting heart-pumping exercise into your day, explore a variety of workouts including running and walking, HIIT, cycling, kickboxing, and yoga, as well as mindfulness and nutrition classes to protect and strengthen your heart.

Remember: any movement is better than none.

Whether you only have a few minutes or an hour, take steps to a healthier heart today with Wellbeats Wellness.

BetterYou App

BetterYou is a free mobile wellness app for LSC Students that helps people spend their time on the things that matter most.

You set goals that are important and BetterYou provides gentle nudges and rewards along the way!

Earn your first reward after completing onboarding in the app and get a $5 gift card to a retailer of your choice!

February is American Heart Month: Join the 3 week Habit Building Challege to maintain a healthy heart!

Visit the registration page and sign up with your my.lsc.edu email address.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Graduating this spring or summer?

If you are completing the requirements of your degree, diploma or certificate this spring or summer, congratulations!

LSC will hold a Grad Fair on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Commons.  This is a great opportunity to verify that you have met graduation requirements, verify “honors” status, visit with an advisor or financial aid representative, purchase your cap/gown/tassel, and more!

Don’t forget to Apply to Graduate by March 31, 2024, in order to be included in the Commencement program.

Commencement will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.

ALL students must apply to graduate in order to have your award(s) listed on your LSC transcript.