Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
Larry J. Robinson Honored
Robinson retires from VCSU with more than 50 years of service to ND Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated Larry J. Robinson on Monday, June 10, with an official program recognizing the naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Speakers during the program included President Alan LaFave, former …
VCSU to join Frontier Conference in 2025-26
Valley City State University and the Frontier Conference announced today that VCSU will join the athletic conference starting in the fall of 2025. Valley City State University’s athletic teams will compete for one more season in the North Star Athletic Association before joining the Frontier Conference for the 2025-26 season. The Frontier Conference – currently …
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Art through carpentry – Meet Ryan Boll ’00
by Sierra Crocker In many offices across campus this past fall you could find small pieces of wood with distinct VCSU Viking heads emblazoned on the varnished surface. These 247 beautiful hand-crafted ornaments are made from vintage wood paneling from the original construction of VCSU’s campus by Ryan Boll, campus carpenter and VCSU alumni. Boll’s …
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Meet Carter Gill, History Education Major and SOAR participant
Name: Carter Gill Hometown: Fargo, ND Major: History Education Anticipated Graduation Date: 2025 SOAR Project: “The American South: A Longitudinal Comparative Study on Race Relations and Civil Advancement between Reconstruction and Today.” Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexander Jorgensen What made you choose VCSU? I initially came for the music program. My first interactions with the VCSU …
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Meet Physical and Health Education Graduate Emma Nielsen
Emma Nielsen loves basketball and being active. That was part of the reason she chose VCSU. Nielsen wanted to pursue a degree in physical and health education. She added a minor in Adapted Physical Education and is ready to help students of her own build healthy lifestyles. Name: Emma Nielsen Hometown: Barnesville, Minnesota Major/Minor: Physical …
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Meet Bryan Delaney, Fisheries and Wildlife graduate
After working in construction for a decade, Bryan Delaney wanted a change. He took his love of the outdoors and is turning it into a career with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from VCSU. Name: Bryan Delaney Hometown: Fargo, ND Major/Minor: Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences – Wildlife Concentration Graduation Date: May 2024 Favorite wildlife …
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VCSU celebrates graduates during commencement ceremony
170 students to receive degrees including 153 undergraduates Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today conferred 170 graduate and undergraduate degrees and three certificates or minors at the spring commencement ceremony held earlier this morning. The ceremony was the 132nd commencement ceremony at VCSU, and 153 undergraduate diplomas were awarded. This includes …
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VCSU announces Gary Tharaldson and family will donate largest gift in university history
$5 million gifted to the Forward Together Capital Campaign Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the largest gift in university history. Gary Tharaldson ’67, and family have given $5 million as part of the Forward Together Capital Campaign. The campaign supports much-needed facility upgrades and student scholarships. The gift will help jumpstart an expansion …
VCSU Trap Shooter Brings Home 1st in Male Singles Trap at State Contest
The Valley City State University (VCSU) Trap Club competed in the North Dakota State Collegiate Trap Shoot on Saturday, April 27. Kaden Schafer, a freshman majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, earned the title for 1st Place Male in Singles Trap with a 93/100 after a two-round shoot-off to break a three-way tie. VCSU’s top shots …
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President’s Column: Research, results, rewards
On Tuesday, April 30, we were treated to an exceptional display of student research projects and proposals in the Robinson Center for the Arts. The organization of the day was led by Dr. Emily Wicktor, and this year’s symposium was filled with an impressive array of work! The research process involves engaging in inquiry above …
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