Recap: AWS President Robert Roth and Vice President Dennis Visit – Oct 29th

October 29, 2021 – Dunwoody College of Technology – Minneapolis, MN; Anoka Technical College – Anoka, MN

President Robert Roth and Vice President Dennis Eck spoke to the Students at Dunwoody College of Technology. The event was presented virtually with Darrill Gaschler, Evelyn Andino and Nazdhia Prado speaking about the advantages of student membership, being a part of a Student Chapter and the various scholarships and grants that are available through the AWS Foundation. President Roth and Vice President visited Anoka Technical College where the Anoka Tech students demonstrated robotic and laser welding.
This event would not be possible without the help of Kelvin Jones, Welding instructor at Dunwoody College of Technology, Jay Gerdin, Welding Instructor at Anoka Technical College, Mike Hanson, District 15 Director and the administrative staff of Dunwoody College of Technology and Anoka Technical College.


President Roth Speaking to the Students at Dunwoody College of Technology and presented virtually through Zoom. Dunwoody Instructor, Kelvin Jones showing the Welding Shop to President Roth and Vice President Eck. L-R: Kelvin Jones, E.J. Daigle – Dean, Mike Hanson, Dennis Eck, Robert Roth. Leaders from the American Welding Society (AWS) and area partnership employers visit Anoka Technical College Campus. L-R: Rich Godeen, John Gintz, Darrol Thomas, Dawn Easley, Jon Olson, Elaina Bleifield, Mike Hanson. Mike Carey, Dennis Eck, Robert Roth, J Anoka Technical College Students demonstrate robotic and laser welding equipment.