Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Fall Choir Showcase by Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers
The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers will present a fall choir showcase in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 6. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. Concert Choir and University Singers will …
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President’s Welcome: New Staff on Campus.
In addition to the new faculty I introduced previously, we also have new staff members. Although they’re not typically in the classroom, these individuals often have much direct contact with students and contribute greatly to making a VCSU education what it is for our students and their families. Joining the staff at VCSU are the …
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VCSU Alumni Invited for Homecoming 2023 Festivities on Campus
Homecoming activities will continue through Saturday, Sept. 23. Valley City, ND – The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation and Alumni Association is excited to welcome Alumni back to VCSU for Homecoming weekend of September 22 and 23. “We’re eager to welcome back alumni, family, and friends back to campus,” Executive Director for Advancement Cory …
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VCSU enrolls more than 1,700 for first time in school history
1,754 students enrolled reflects 20 years of growth Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has enrolled the largest number of students in a fall semester in school history. There are a record 1,754 students in total enrolled at VCSU this semester. That number includes 1,628 undergraduate students, the most …
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VCSU Selected as Top Public College and Best Value School by U.S. News
26th consecutive year VCSU has been ranked by the publication Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has been ranked as the top regional public college in North Dakota for the third consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. The 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges report was released this …
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VCSU Student Earns First Place in Trap Competition
100 Straight! The VCSU Trap Club traveled to Bismarck, ND on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the 2023 Fall Shootout hosted by Bismark State College. They were among seven college teams shooting at the Capital City Gun Club. Kaden Schafer, a first-year student majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, was the 1st Place Male in Singles …
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VCSU Alumni Association Names Homecoming 2023 Honorees
Eight Alumni will be honored during the Valley City State University Alumni Association 2023 Homecoming celebration scheduled for September 22 & 23. On Saturday morning, an all-Alumni Honors Breakfast will be held at the VCSU Student Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Honors Breakfast provides the VCSU Alumni Association with an opportunity to present fellow …
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President’s Column: Welcome new faculty
Greetings from Valley City State University! The beginning of a new semester is upon us. Having new faculty, staff and especially students join us on campus is one of the most exciting parts of this work. Last week I had the privilege of meeting with all of our faculty and staff during our annual Welcome …
McCarthy Hall: The past and future of Teacher Education
Built as a place for college students to take their first steps as teachers, McCarthy Hall has shaped the future of thousands. It stands on the precipice of change with an imminent remodeling project that reinforces its true mission – to serve as a space for foundational education. At first glance, McCarthy Hall stands at …
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Valley City State University Partners with Williston State to open new daycare facility on Williston State College campus
Valley City State University (VCSU) is announcing a partnership with Williston State College to launch a new early childhood facility on the Williston State College campus. The newly-minted Bright Beginnings Daycare will officially open on September 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. VCSU President Alan LaFave and Vice President for Academic Affairs, …