Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
Grateful for another successful year; looking forward to an exciting 2024
The time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is typically a time for gathering with family and friends, reflecting on the events of the past year, and looking with anticipation to the future. However, the transition from 2023 to 2024 this year was punctuated with an unanticipated ice storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions and …
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Valley City State University Hosts Marketplace for Kids
Classes of a different kind were in session at Valley City State University (VCSU) on Thursday, Jan. 4. Instead of the regular enrollees, the campus was full of almost 400 third to eighth-grade students from area schools including Washington Elementary, Barnes County North, Central Cass, Maple Valley, Milnor and Litchville-Marion. Students were taking classes from …
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Students named to Fall 2023 honor rolls
Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for fall 2023 semester. 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 …
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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