Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Hosts 2023 Scholar Symposium
60+ students and faculty present academic research and projects Valley City State University’s (VCSU) hosted the 2023 Scholar Symposium on Tuesday, May 2. The Symposium featured the work of more than 60 students and faculty across multiple disciplines. The Symposium gave undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research, writing, and other creative projects developed …
VCSU Trap Club Wins ND Clay Target Championship
Twelve students from Valley City State University (VCSU) Trap Club took home the championship in American Trap at the North Dakota State Collegiate Clay Target Championship on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Jamestown, ND. VCSU students earned a total score of 422/500, beating out other competitive teams from around the state. Team members include: Bridger Pulver, Grant Larson, Elijah Brovold, Ashley …
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5 Things to Do After Graduation
by Garret Fettig ’23 English & Communication Marketing Intern First of all, congratulations! Hopefully, you’ve been told this all weekend, but walking across the stage and grabbing your diploma after years of work is an amazing feat. But now what? Take a deep breath, to start. Then go through this list and take things a …
5 Things to Do Before Graduation
by Garret Fettig ’23 English & Communication Marketing Intern You’ve probably heard it all before: “Soak it all in!” “These are the best years of your life!” “Finish strong!” But as students approach graduation, they often want a little more useful advice than the familiar cliched sayings. As a graduating senior myself, I’ve compiled all …
VCSU Psi Chi Chapter Inducts Inaugural Members
12 VCSU Students Inducted into the International Honor Society in Psychology Twelve Valley City State University (VCSU) students were inducted during the inaugural ceremony for the new Psi Chi chapter on campus. Psi Chi is the college student honor society for the International Honor Society in Psychology. “We are proud to bring Psi Chi to …
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Teaching more than music through Music Education
Pursuing a music degree requires artistic talent and skills in math, science, languages and artistic expression. Hear from alumni and future teachers how their musical education at VCSU prepared them for success in the classroom and beyond. Tedi Dimmer remembers the day her life’s trajectory changed. The clarinet player from West Fargo, N.D., was sitting …
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Cyber bootcamp for K-12 teachers to be offered in June
Valley City State University, in partnership with the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) and the Northern Information Technology Consortium (NITC) is offering a two-day IT/Cyber bootcamp from June 6 to June 7, 2023. The bootcamp helps K-12 teachers who have little digital technologies experience to be exposed to the fun and creative aspects of digital technologies. …
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Isabel Grueneich
Isabel Grueneich, Gilman Program Award winner, is paving the way for psychology students on campus. By winning this prestigious award that will provide funding for her to continue her studies overseas, she demonstrates to other students that hard work and involvement on campus pay off. Hometown: Ellendale, ND Majors: Psychology and Human Services Graduation year: …
Campus comes alive in spring semester
Greetings from Valley City State University! The busyness of the schedule always seems to increase at the end of the semester. This year is no different. Part of this is due to snow closures and re-scheduling, but these end of semester activities seem to dominate the calendar each year. There is no shortage of opportunities …
Carlsrud Receives Distinguished Service Award
Mayor Dave Carlsrud was presented the VCSU Distinguished Service Award this spring. The award recognizes partners and friends for their exceptional contributions toward the University’s vision. President Alan LaFave presented the award. Carlsrud has been a vocal, tireless advocate for the University and has helped establish strong partnerships between campus and the Valley City community.