Williston State College invites the campus and greater Williston community to celebrate a new chapter for ANDREAs Coffee Shop and Bookstore on Thursday, September 10, at 10:00 a.m. in the Stevens Hall Lobby.
The Milestone Celebration will recognize the newly reimagined ANDREAs space while honoring the woman behind its name, longtime Williston State College employee and alumna Andrea Heller.
Heller graduated from UND-Williston in 1990 and spent 25 years serving the college. After beginning her career in the Registrar’s Office, she went on to manage the campus bookstore, where she became known for her welcoming personality, positive attitude, and dedication to students. In recognition of her service and lasting impact on campus, the bookstore was named ANDREAs in her honor in 2014.
Today, ANDREAs continues to evolve from a traditional campus bookstore into a welcoming Coffee Shop and Bookstore designed to serve as a gathering place for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and members of the Williston community.
“ANDREAs has always been a space centered around serving people, and this reimagining gives us an opportunity to build on that tradition,” said Hercules Cummings, Vice President for Business Services. “We’re excited to honor Andrea’s legacy while creating a welcoming space where our campus and community can connect.”
The celebration will include remarks from Andrea Heller and Hercules Cummings.
Williston State College has served northwest North Dakota and the surrounding region for nearly seven decades, with roots dating back to UND extension courses offered in Williston in 1957 and the establishment of a resident campus in 1961. Today, the college offers associate degrees, career and technical programs, certificates, transfer opportunities, and four-year degree pathways through university partnerships.
The ANDREAs Coffee Shop and Bookstore Milestone Celebration is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and help Williston State College celebrate Andrea’s legacy and the next chapter for this longtime campus gathering place.
About Williston State College
Williston State College is a two-year public college in Williston, North Dakota, offering associate degrees, career and technical programs, certificates, transfer pathways, and access to four-year degree opportunities through university partnerships. WSC prepares students for successful careers and continued education while serving the workforce needs of Western North Dakota and the surrounding region.
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