Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
All for which we are grateful
Greetings from Valley City State University! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times and holidays of the year. It’s so nice to be able to return to the many traditional gatherings with family and friends that were put on hold last year. As we gather with important people in our lives, I hope we can …
Valley City State University To Host Eastern Dakota Conference Music Contest
500+ Students To Participate in Percussion and Wind Instrument Music Categories on Dec. 2 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host the 2021-2022 North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC) music contest for wind and percussion soloists. The contest begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at …
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VCAB donates $500 to APOC
Viking Campus Activities Board (VCAB) donated $500 to the Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC) on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The money was raised at Shatter the Silence events on campus. The event is coordinated every fall semester by the Valley City State University (VCSU) Student Senate. Renee Ronsberg, APOC employee, thanked the students for the time …
Activated Carbon Update
Wesley Wintch, Vice President for Business Affairs at VCSU provided an update on the activated carbon plant at the last State Board of Higher Education meeting on October 28, 2021. The following column is a condensed version of the presentation. VCSU has been exploring the possibility of developing a revenue stream from activated carbons for …
VCSU and Bridges Arts Council Partner for Afterschool Art
It was a Tuesday afternoon and the Bridges Arts Council space in the Straus Mall was full of life. Elementary students gathered around tables covered in plastic were prepared to color the world. Valley City State University (VCSU) student Hannah Aberle stood up in front of the excited group and demonstrated how to use pastels. …
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Fall sports winding down, graduate studies grow
There is a crispness in the air this time of year that makes me so grateful for our heat plant and our heat plant operators who run and maintain it. Thank you for keeping our campus warm! That brisk morning air temperature also means our fall sports are closing in on the end of another …
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Emily Dafoe
Meet one of the friendliest faces on campus, librarian Emily Dafoe. She is known for her amazing dresses, great dogs that she brings to campus, and helpful nature. She is originally from Canada and her presence on campus makes it a brighter place. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Emily Dafoe and I …
A visit from the Higher Learning Commission
Greetings from VCSU! The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) was formed in 1895 as the North Central Association. This is a voluntary association of diverse institutions with a common purpose: the continuing improvement of higher education. The HLC is one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Its mission is to “advance the common good …
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Hannah Dockter
Hannah Dockter (’22) reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major. Hannah is a Valley City native who loves reading and art. What made you decide to major in English Education? I decided to major in English Education because of the passion that I had in high …
High School Solo Song Festival
Choral and Solo Song Festival held at the brand-new Center for the Arts March 3 & 4, 2023 REGISTER TODAY All high school vocalists welcome to attend this collegiate-level event