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The 2004-2005 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Northern wins the NAIA National Wrestling Championships for the fifth time.

Chancellor Rao resigns to accept a position at Central Michigan University.

Dr. Alex Capdeville, former CEO of the Helena College of Technology, receives an interim appointment as Northern's new Chancellor.

Northern begins offering its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree online. The program will allow nursing students the opportunity to complete their BSN over the Internet while continuing to carry out their work responsibilities.

Montana Legislature approves $2 million in bonding for the proposed Applied Technology Center, and also authorized MSU-Northern to seek and secure additional funding from other sources.
  

Alex Capdeville receives permanent appointment as Chancellor of MSU-Northern.

NMC/MSUN History Book "A Northern Reflection" is completed.

Northern hosts its first "Legends for Lights Pheasant Jamboree". A fundraising event hosted by the MSU-Northern Foundation, the event features NFL legends and benefits Northern's athletic department.

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Northern officially receives National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation.

The Montana Board of Regents approves a new plumbing degree for Montana State University-Northern.

Planning begins for Northern's 75th anniversary celebration with activities planned to take place during the 2004-2005 school year.

Northern wins the NAIA National Wrestling Championships for the sixth time.

In May, groundbreaking ceremonies for the Applied Technology Center are held.

Northern's 75th Anniversary celebration begins with a kick-off birthday party held on the former site of East Hall.

75th Anniversary celebration events conclude in May with the Founders' Excellence dinner and the 2005 commencement exercises.

Northern adopts a new logo designed to put an emphasis on the word "Northern" and to utilize our traditional seal.


Northern receives a Federal grant for $400,000 to help finish and equip the new Applied Technology Center and the first classes are held in the building during Fall semester.

In April an Grand Opening/Open House is held for the Applied Technology Center.

The Federal Government conveys the old BLM office buildings in Lewistown to MSU-Northern to house our new Lewistown campus and the Central Montana Education Center

In February renovations began on the former BLM building in Lewistown to turn it into classroom, labs and office space. In September the first classes were held in the facility, and in October a Grand Opening ceremony was held.

In December Chancellor Alex Capdeville announced his retirement and Dr. Rolf Groseth was appointed interim Chancellor.