Annual Report 2010-2011 - Flathead Valley Community College
Annual Report 2010-2011 - Flathead Valley Community College
Annual Report 2010-2011 - Flathead Valley Community College
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G. George Ostrom<br />
In 1966, <strong>Flathead</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> radio icon G. George Ostrom joined forces with <strong>Flathead</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s original<br />
founders to advocate the need for a community college to the citizens of <strong>Flathead</strong> County. One year later, FVCC<br />
opened its doors. Throughout the college’s history, Ostrom has remained one of the FVCC’s biggest supporters, whether<br />
sitting on the first advisory board, serving on the Board of Trustees, teaching history or speech courses or reporting the<br />
college’s ‘good news’ on his morning radio program. FVCC President Jane Karas recognized Ostrom’s vision, leadership,<br />
integrity and passion by presenting him with her sixth annual Montana Mentor Award this spring. The awards adds<br />
to the national award-winning columnist and book author’s long list of achievements from winning The University of<br />
Montana’s Distinguished Alumni Award to being inducted into the Montana Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.<br />
I am FVCC.<br />
“His vision of a local college in<br />
a community like the <strong>Flathead</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> has benefitted women and<br />
men seeking to better their lives<br />
and has significantly impacted<br />
the economy in Northwest<br />
Montana. His contributions to<br />
the education community are<br />
immeasurable, abundant and<br />
significant.”<br />
~ Jane A. Karas, Ph.D.<br />
President
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