Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
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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Auction raises more than $125,000 to support student scholarships
Event continues to be largest fundraising event for VCSU Foundation The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation has announced more than $125,000 was given by generous donors to support students at the recent Scholarship Auction. More than 370 people attended the event and donations were made in-person, online and through donating items or time for …
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Meet Arthur Harris, Chemistry Major
Arthur Harris ‘24 is completing his final semester at VCSU with a capstone project focusing on dioxins, a DNA disruptor known to cause cancer. Once he has presented his research, the chemistry major, who has been applying for jobs over the last several months, is ready to pursue one of his job opportunities while starting …
Meet Math Ed graduate Madison Yoder
Meet Madison Yoder, a Math Education major, from Dickinson, ND. Yoder led students on campus as the Student Body President and now has started her career as a math educator. Between teaching systems of linear equations, functions and scatter plots, she is preparing to speak during the annual commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. Hometown: …
VCSU Hosts 2024 Scholar Symposium
55+ undergraduate students showcase research, writing and creative projects Valley City State University (VCSU) hosted the Scholar Symposium Tuesday, April 30, in the Robinson Center for the Arts. The Symposium included 55+ undergraduate students presenting their research, writing and other creative projects to a wider audience. The projects represent five departments across campus and reveal …
Meet Sport Leadership and Management graduate Cayden Rickard
Name: Cayden Rickard Hometown: Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Sports Management/Coaching Graduation Date: May 2024 Favorite Sport to Play: Basketball Favorite Sport to Watch: Basketball What brought you to VCSU? What brought me to VCSU was an opportunity to play basketball at the next level while also getting a great education close to home. What did you …
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2023-2024 Academic Awards
In recognition of excellence in the classroom and beyond, Valley City State University awards faculty and staff with academic awards each spring. FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS Recipients of the Faculty Excellence Awards are selected by faculty members, and given to faculty that show “exceptional dedication and commitment to students and the University by outstanding teaching, scholarly …
Meet Business Alum Alex Klever
When Alex Klever began his college career, he had no idea it would lead to him traveling across the country for one of the best internship opportunities of his life. Now, as graduation approaches, he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Originally from LaMoure, North Dakota, Klever attended Northern State University in the Fall …