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Jacob Knapek
What’s your name? My name is Jacob Knapek. What year are you at VCSU? I am entering my junior year at VCSU. What attracted you to VCSU? The fisheries and wildlife program and close-knit community attracted me to VCSU. I felt a great sense of home during my visit, and I knew I could really make a difference …
Hannah Anderson
What was your major at VCSU? I was a double major in English with a professional writing concentration, and Communications with a double cognate of digital media and journalism and a minor in marketing. What attracted you to VCSU? The small-town, community atmosphere drew me to VCSU. I’m very much a people person, so I …
Campus updates, student success, and welcoming new students
Excellent progress continues to be made on the Center for the Arts and we are on track toward completion within the budget. With plans to open in late December, the facility will serve as a hub of arts activities, classes, and performances for the community and region. Student success continues to be our top priority …
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Dr. Kiersten Baughman
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in a suburb of Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky. I went to Morehead State University, a small state school similar to VCSU, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky for college, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and Spanish as …
President’s Column
Greetings from Valley City State University, Summer is a time for project completion, welcoming new employees to campus, and recognizing folks for achievements and honors. I am happy to report that we’ve selected a new Dean for our School of Education to continue our legacy of inspiring teachers for North Dakota and beyond. Dr. Allen …
Dr. Casey Williams
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in the small town of Haughton, Louisiana about 30 miles outside of Shreveport and Bossier. After high school, I attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in wildlife management. After a couple of years, I attended Texas State …
Spring 2021 honor rolls released
Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for spring semester 2021. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average. View President’s Honor Roll The Dean’s Honor …
Recognition, support and satisfaction…
Our Viking family has had special moments for celebration during the past few weeks. Recently, we gathered to recognize employees for years of service and special achievements at our annual employee recognition and retirement dinner. The evening was extra meaningful, as last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID restrictions. This large-scale event was hosted …
Hunter Sand
What year are you at VCSU? I’m a junior. What attracted you to VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because I liked the “small town” atmosphere and feel. I also enjoyed how friendly everyone on campus was; it truly felt like a second home. Why did you choose your specific major? I am pursuing my elementary education …
Hannah Dockter’s VCSU Voyage
What year are you at VCSU? Junior What attracted you to VCSU? I’ve lived in Valley City my entire life. My parents met at VCSU and my sister and her husband both completed their degrees through VCSU. I hadn’t considered attending until I decided I wanted to become an English teacher. VCSU has one of …