Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
Thankful for continued support
Greetings from VCSU! I hope you are enjoying the return of spring temperatures, longer days, and blue skies. The weather has certainly been welcome for all. Being able to spend some time outdoors taking care of some important spring cleaning, taking a walk, enjoying outdoor conversations with neighbors, and looking forward to the days ahead …
VCSU Art and Music Facility Officially Renamed Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts
Robinson to retire from VCSU with more than 50 years of service to ND Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the official naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts to honor Robinson’s long and successful career at VCSU. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved …
Lamoure resident and retired VCSU professor reflects on the life of a beloved sister lost to AIDS and honored as a part of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt
Editor’s note: The National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at VCSU until April 18. There are some threads, like those between siblings, parents and children, that can withstand the pressures of time, grief and the unknown. Retired VCSU Professor and Lamoure resident Dr. Gary Ketterling knows this well. This week Ketterling will join …
Nearly 100% of 2022-2023 VCSU Graduates Report Being Employed or Pursuing Further Education
70% of Employed Graduates are Employed in North Dakota Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced that 98% of all reporting graduates earning their degree in the 2022-2023 school year are either employed or continuing their education. Of all reporting graduates earning an education degree, 62% are employed in North Dakota. …
Woehl and Wicktor awarded AI professional development scholarships
Two Valley City State University (VCSU) faculty members were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Dakota Digital Academy to attend and participate in conferences or professional development experiences involving artificial intelligence (AI). The scholarships were established to encourage professional learning and AI implementation in college classrooms. Psychology professor Dr. Katie Woehl and English professor Dr. …
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VCSU partners with ND EPSCoR to encourage undergraduate research
Valley City State University (VCSU) is leading a program in North Dakota to encourage undergraduate students to venture into scientific research. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is funded in partnership with North Dakota EPSCoR Office located at NDSU and aims to help students begin to think like researchers. The grant focuses on stimulating undergraduate …
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President’s Column: Prioritizing affordability
Greetings from VCSU! As I pen this article, spring break is winding down, the outstanding community event – the annual North Dakota Winter Show – is in full swing, athletic teams are competing in Arizona, Florida, and South Dakota (indoor track and field national championships), and we are preparing to host our annual scholarship auction! …
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VCSU Continues to Deliver Affordability with Viking Promise
Valley City State University (VCSU) announces a renewed pledge that ensures tuition is affordable for any student interested in earning an undergraduate degree. The Viking Promise is a continuous effort from VCSU to alleviate the cost of tuition through financial aid and scholarship support. Currently, 95% of ND, MN, SD, WUE, and MSEP students who …
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Celebrating 50 Years of Exploring the Universe
Seeing Beyond the Stars As the VCSU Planetarium celebrates the facility’s 50th anniversary, faculty, staff and students reflect on how the unique space has changed their perspective and equipped them to explore and understand the world. Tucked up on the third floor of the L.D. Rhoades Science Center is the only place in North Dakota …
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President’s Column: Spring Successes
Greetings from VCSU! It has been a busy time on the VCSU campus these past two weeks! We’ve hosted more than 1,200 high school students for the EDC music contest and DECA emerging leaders workshop. Providing opportunities for students to experience the excitement of the campus, meet some of our amazing faculty, staff, and students, …