To honor the legacies of Robert Kientop & Mike Reinke, the Digital Arts Program will be auctioning off select prints from our talent students, alumni along with selections from Mike Reinke’s personal photographic collection donated to the college. The photo prints are currently on display in the College of Business – Center of Digital Arts entrance. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Mike Reinke Digital Arts Scholarship and Robert Kientop Memorial Scholarship.

ROBERT KIENTOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established to honor the memory of Rob Kientop, a Design & Graphic Technology instructor of 24 years at NWTC who passed away in 2021. Rob was a champion of his students, lover of photography and creative expression… his mark forever ingrained into Design & Graphic Program. This scholarship will serve as a constant reminder of the creative life he lived and his impact at NWTC.

MIKE REINKE – DIGITAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of his love of photography and NWTC, Mike Reinke, wished to establish a memorial scholarship for those sharing his passion of the digital arts and looking to further their education. Mike Reinke's philosophy was "If you can see beyond what others see - it opens the door to unlimited possibilities." Forever remembered as a very good employee, friend, mentor, and very gifted artist.