Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
President’s Column: A Flurry of Activity
Greetings from VCSU! When one looks outside, it’s hard to imagine we are soon to be welcoming the month of April, but here we are in the final stretch of the Spring 2023 semester! With about six weeks left until spring commencement, there is much regular and important work still happening on campus. Faculty and …
Traveling Art Show Coordinated by Valley City State University Assistant Professor
Show includes art from five different North Dakota University System schools Valley City State University (VCSU) is pleased to announce the 2023 Traveling Art Exhibit for the North Dakota University System (NDUS). The show was on display at the North Dakota Capitol on Wednesday, March 22. The show is being coordinated by Assistant Professor of …
President’s Column: Alumni in Arizona
Greetings from VCSU! As I write this week’s column from the warmth of my office, the temps outside are at the lowest of the season. It harkens me back to our early February alumni visits and events held in Arizona. I joined Kim Svenningsen-Hesch and Cory Anderson from our Foundation and Alumni office and ventured …
Chloe Anderson
Meet Chloe Anderson, a transfer student majoring in Human Services who discovered a passion for helping and supporting others. Name: Chloe Anderson Hometown: Sheldon, N.D. Major: Human Services Graduation Date: May 2025 What are your career goals or where do you see yourself after graduation? My career goals are to be able to benefit the …
President’s Column: Helping in time of need
The higher education community was saddened to recently learn of the planned closing of Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD at the end of the summer 2023 semester. Many students, faculty, and staff have been impacted by this closure. Additionally, as a member of the NAIA Collegiate Athletic Conference and North Star Athletic Association, VCSU and …
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Hannah Gordon
Meet Hannah Gordon, a Medical Lab Science student who has enjoyed her time studying at VCSU and is looking forward to a rewarding profession in a growing career field. Name: Hannah Gordon Hometown: Park River, N.D. Major: Medical Laboratory Science Graduation Date: May 13, 2023 What brought you to VCSU? One of the main reasons …
Alyssa Ames
Hometown Spiritwood, ND Major Social Science Education Graduation Year/Semester Spring of 2024 What attracted you to VCSU? I was interested in VCSU because of its small class sizes and the many opportunities to become involved on campus. Being able to connect with my peers and professors was important to me. I was interested in education, …
Keaton Kvilvang
Hometown Cando, North Dakota Major Business Administration – Managerial Accounting and Finance Graduation Year/semester Spring of 2023 What brought you to VCSU? I would say that my family roots with VCSU had attracted me to the university, so I wanted to follow in their footsteps! Why did you choose to study business? In my opinion, …
Building Beyond Fisheries and Wildlife Program
Dr. Bob Anderson came to Valley City State University in 2005 to build a Fisheries and Wildlife Program. Now his students are researching, protecting and managing critical parts of our ecosystem and landscape. When Bob Anderson was hired at Valley City State in 2005, he had a straightforward objective: build a Fisheries and Wildlife program. …
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VCSU to Host Choral & Solo Song Festival
Choral and Solo Song Festival held at the brand-new Center for the Arts March 3 & 4, 2023 High school vocalists are invited to join the Music Department at VCSU for a festival designed to prepare students for Solo and Ensemble Contests. The festival will provide high school students with the opportunity to work on …