Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Capital Campaign Gains Momentum
The Forward Together Capital Campaign at Valley City State University is gaining momentum. More than $5 million has been committed to the campaign to date. “We are off to a great start, and it has been amazing to see so many individuals and organizations support this campaign,” VCSU President Dr. Alan LaFave said. “This campaign …
Commencement and Cheer
Greetings from Valley City State University! The late fall semester weeks are among some of the most enjoyable and special on our campus. On Thursday, Dec. 16, we will celebrate commencement in Vangstad Auditorium. It is a great honor to award degrees, recognize the accomplishments of 127 students and shake their hands as they walk …
Valley City State University to Host Winter Commencement Dec. 16
127 Graduates to Receive Degrees Valley City State University (VCSU) will host winter commencement at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Vangstad Auditorium. 127 students will receive degrees. This includes the awarding of 99 bachelor’s degrees and 28 master’s degrees. Bachelor’s degrees being awarded include 54 Bachelor of Science in Education, 36 Bachelor of Science, …
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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 …