<![CDATA[Alumni & Friends News]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/ A small Midwest University with low tuition, a variety of majors, bachelor degrees, athletic programs and wireless laptop computing. en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 12:18:01 CST Thu, 23 May 2013 12:18:01 CST Copyright © 2013 Valley City State University webmaster@vcsu.edu <![CDATA[Alumni & Friends News]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/imx/vcsuNewsRSSbanner.gif http://www.vcsu.edu/ 144 51 A small Midwest University with low tuition, a variety of majors, bachelor degrees, athletic programs and wireless laptop computing. <![CDATA[VCSU Viking Scramble - June 1]]> After another record Spring Auction the Valley City State University Booster Board wants to send the 2012-13 school year out with a bang. The Viking Scramble is the final major annual scholarship fundraiser for the Athletic Department. This year’s Viking Scramble is set for Saturday, June 1st at the Valley City Town and Country Club and Bjornson Park. Registration and social hour will be from 8:30-9:30 am. The Viking Scramble will kick off with instructions at the Valley City Town and Country Club with a shotgun start at approximately 9:30 am.The Early Entry fee is per person or per team. Registration after May 28th will be per person or per team. To registration you can use our secure online registration see link below. Registration can be done either as a team or an individual. Individual registrants will be placed on a team.The tournament will be a 5 person scramble with two divisions. We will have a championship and open division. There will be hole contests with prizes as well as a Hole-in-One contest to win a car sponsored by Miller Motors of Valley City. All participants will receive entry prizes and dinner.For cart reservations, please call Jack Denholm at 701-845-7160 or email at jack.denholm@vcsu.edu, you must specify what course you need carts for. Every attempt will be made to honor cart requests; however, carts are limited.For those who have been part of the event, we look forward to seeing you again and for those who want to come for the first time; you won’t be disappointed with the day of fun, fellowship and Viking Pride.

]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9796 http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9796 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:43:37 CST Click <![CDATA[VCSU Scholarship Auction is set to Get Wild]]> The 19th annual VCSU Scholarship Auction, scheduled for Friday, April 19 at the Valley City Eagles Club, is getting wild this year. The theme Get Wild in the VCSU Jungle has auction committee members working hard to create a fun & wild atmosphere at the Eagles Club for the auction. The scholarship auction is our single biggest event in terms of generating scholarship dollars and it seems to get bigger each year, said Kim Hesch, assistant director for Advancement at VCSU, We sold over 550 tickets to the event last year and are on target to do the same this year.The social hour and the silent auction begin at 5:00 pm. A buffet dinner featuring Pulled Pork and Roast Beef will be served from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and the live auction will kick off at 7:00 pm. This is your chance to bid on some great items while contributing to the success of our students. All proceeds from the auction go directly to scholarships. Again this year all attendees are encouraged to come dressed in accordance to the theme. The auction committee will be awarding prizes for most creative costumes for the following categories: individuals, couples and groups. Rumor has it there may even be a Tarzan yelling contest! Kim Hesch, Assistant Director of Advancement at VCSU, said, The proceeds each year are split between the century club and V-500 scholarships. Scholarship support for our students is a high priority at VCSU.Speaking of success, Dacotah Bank is the proud sponsor of the VCSU Scholarship Auction. Their support brings Valley City State University one step closer in reaching the ,000 auction goal. One can help achieve that goal by purchasing a ticket to the event. Tickets to the auction are each which includes admission, two beverage tickets, a full buffet dinner, and an opportunity to win big! This year with purchase of an auction ticket you have a chance to win a Gift Card for Groceries sponsored by Leevers and a Gift Card for Gas sponsored by Dacotah Bank. You do not need to be present to win.A deck of chance will be a new way to win big this year. Cards will be sold separately at apiece. Once the card is sold, it will be ripped in half and one side will be thrown into a drawing. Whoever holds the card drawn gets a choice of the first seven live auction items, said Hesch. Items up for bid this year include a 40 Smart TV, a GoPro Camera, Minnesota Viking Tickets, a Lawn Mower, Casino Packages, Framed Prints, Golf Packages and a variety of dining certificates. Tickets can be purchased from the VCSU Foundation office by calling 701- 845-7203. The auction is a collaborative effort of the V-500 and Century Club boards.

]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9744 http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9744 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:49:41 CST Click <![CDATA[VCSU Alumni Appreciation Day with the Vikings!]]>

The Valley City State University Athletic Department along with the Alumni Association would like to show their appreciation to all of our alumni in the area by presenting an VCSU Alumni Appreciation Day with the Viking Basketball Teams. The Vikings invite you to the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on Saturday, February 9 to watch the Women's Basketball Team (2 pm) and the Men's Basketball Team (4 pm) take on South Dakota Mines and Technology. VCSU alumni and a guest are invited to attend the games at no charge. Following the game the VCSU Alumni and Booster Boards will be sponsoring a social at the Valley City Country Club. Join us for food, fun and door prizes! Please reply to kim.hesch@vcsu.edu by Thursday, February 7 to be eligible for your free passes or call 701-845-7203.

]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9521 http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9521 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:43:50 CST Click <![CDATA[VCSU Earns U.S.News Ranking for online Master of Education program]]> January 15, 2013 – Valley City State University's online Master of Education program was ranked as a top program in the second annual edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S.News & World Report. Appearing in the Best Online Graduate Education Programs, VCSU's M.Ed. earned the #22 spot of 143 and is the only program offered by a North Dakota college or university to be ranked in this category. These rankings were created in response to today's high demand for graduate education provided in a flexible manner. "VCSU can rightfully be proud of the new tradition that has emerged with two consecutive years of being ranked in this category. It illustrates the consistency and strong academic quality and rigor within VCSU's Master of Education program and the national reputation the program has earned," said Dr. Steve Shirley, president of VCSU. "VCSU is committed to this program which is highly accessible, is of high quality, and meets the needs of education professionals throughout North Dakota and beyond. This latest national recognition is a clear sign of that commitment and success."This is the second year U.S. News has rated online programs. Expanding upon its ratings that were launched a year ago, the 2013 Best Online Education Programs is the most extensive evaluation of U.S. online degree programs ever published. For the first time, there are overall numeric rankings that take into account admissions selectivity, student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. In order to be considered for the rankings, online degree programs needed to meet the definition of a distance education program similar to the U.S. Department of Education's which states that all required coursework for program completion is able to be completed via distance education courses that incorporate Internet-based learning technologies by students who are separated from the instructor. For more information about the rankings methodology, please go to http://www.usnews.com/onlinemeth. For more information on the U.S. News Top Online Education Program rankings, please visit http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education. VCSU's Master of Education is fully accredited and is offered 100% online to meet the needs of practicing teachers. Available concentrations include Teaching and Technology (with options in English Education, Elementary Education, Teaching & Learning and Music Technology), English Language Learners, Library and Information Technologies, and Technology Education. More information about the program is available at http://www.vcsu.edu/graduate/. Valley City State University (VCSU) prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning and service. VCSU is nationally acclaimed for attracting and retaining talented individuals who advance quality learning opportunities and economic growth through technology and innovation.

]]> http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9465 http://www.vcsu.edu/news/news.htm?id=9465 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:54:25 CST Click <![CDATA[Season's Greetings from the VCSU Foundation & Alumni Office!]]> Make a difference in the life of a student this holiday season by making a donation to the VCSU Foundation.A gift this time of the year not only provides important scholarship support for our students, it also serves as a nice tax deduction when you prepare your 2012 taxes. Did you know that a ,000 gift to any VCSU Endowment may cost you only ,250? Thanks to a tax credit made possible by North Dakota lawmakers, your charitable gift can cost less than ever before. Please contact your accountant or the VCSU Foundation Office for more details.The VCSU Foundation is classified as a 501 3C organization by the Internal Revenue Service. To qualify, your gift must be post marked by December 31, 2012. Or make your gift online @ https://secure.vcsu.edu/alumni/vp.htm?p=1457Happy Holidays from the VCSU Advancement Staff!~Larry Robinson, Alison Kasowski, Loree Morehouse and Kim Hesch

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