iowa lakes community college awards
duane syverson Memorial Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Community College has awarded the 2003-04 Duane Syverson Memorial Scholarship to Jared Beenken of Buffalo Center.

Jared is a full-time traditional student at the Emmetsburg Campus, enrolled in his first year of the Construction Technology Program.  He is scheduled to complete his second year in the program and graduate in May 2005.  Following graduation Jared plans to enter the construction work force, possibly working with his brother who is also an alumnus of the Iowa Lakes Construction Technology Program. 

“I would like to thank the Syverson family for helping me financially to continue in the Construction Tech Program.  I feel honored to have been chosen to receive it,” stated Jared.

The Duane Syverson Memorial Scholarship was established by his wife Marilyn and family members.  Duane worked in the Estherville area for over 40 years as a mason doing concrete and brick work.  This scholarship has been established to reinvest in the building profession, and to encourage others to enjoy this career.  Qualified candidates must be incoming freshmen enrolled full time in the Construction Technology Program.  Traditional or non-traditional students who are in good academic standing with his/her high school are encouraged to apply.

Those interested in applying for Iowa Lakes Community College Scholarships are encouraged to do so by April 1, 2004.  Those wishing to apply for or establish scholarships should contact Beth Kraft at the Iowa Lakes Community College Institutional Advancement/Foundations Office at 712-362-0410 or 800-242-5106 Ext. 410 or e-mail bkraft@iowalakes.edu.