Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Winter Commencement Celebrates Graduates
Valley City State University celebrated student achievement during the Winter Commencement ceremony Thursday, Dec. 14, in Vangstad Auditorium. 133 students earned their degrees this summer or fall, including 101 undergraduate recipients and 32 graduate students. A full list of graduates is available here. “While the accomplishments you are recognized for today are significant, perhaps the …
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VCSU Winter Commencement set for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14
Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host winter commencement at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, in Vangstad Auditorium. See the full commencement program here. President Alan LaFave will preside over the commencement exercises. Curtis Biller, will represent the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). The undergraduate reflections will be presented by …
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Cora Potts: Unveiling Excellence
Cora Potts earned her Bachelor of University Studies and an Art Minor from Valley City State University in December 2023. Finishing her degree will help her to work full-time in the Valley City Public Schools and work with students of all ages. Hometown: Bertha, MN High School: Bertha-Hewitt Public School Area of Study at VCSU: …
President’s Column: Competitions, concerts, construction, more
Greetings from Valley City State University! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating with friends and family. It’s truly one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year and this year’s weather was especially cooperative. The past week has included many noteworthy events, achievements and activities! There is never a dull moment on …
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VCSU Receives Frank Murray Leadership Recognition from the CAEP
Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the school was recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP awarded the 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement to 21 educator preparation programs in 15 states and the United Arab Emirates. Winning schools provided evidence and …
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Happy Holidays from VCSU
Sending warm wishes to you and yours for a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. We celebrate the achievements of 2023, and look with excitement to what 2024 will bring. May we all continue to pursue success for our students, community, and state as we move forward together.
VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert Features Multiple Ensembles
The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Band and other instrumental ensembles will present a fall instrumental concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. The concert will include a Woodwind …
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VCSU Welcomes Interim Higher Education Committee to Campus
The Interim Higher Education Committee of the North Dakota Legislature conducted their meeting on Oct. 10, and Oct. 11, at Valley City State University (VCSU). Committee members from across the state toured campus and conducted their meeting in the new Center for the Arts. President Alan LaFave, Dr. Allen Burgad, Dr. Nick Galt, Larry Brooks, …
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President’s Column: Enrollment, Committee Visit, Teacher Events
Greetings from Valley City State University! The temps outside are certainly giving a preview of the changing of the season from fall to – do I dare mention it – winter. Many folks who keep track of annual trends such as first snow have reminded me that was almost exactly one year ago when we …
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VCSU Offers Two Scholarships for Future Teachers
Scholarships available for current substitute and para-professionals Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced two scholarships for future teachers. The VCSU Teacher Shortage Scholarship is available to those working part-time or full-time in a school as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. The Scholarship covers the majority, or potentially all costs, associated …
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