Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
Donors Recognized for Commitments to Valley City State
On Monday, June 13 the Valley City State University Foundation honored its donors who have reached a new level of giving. This year’s Recognition Luncheon drew over 90 attendees, held at Sabir’s Fine Dining & Lounge. Individuals and businesses were recognized for their continued support of the University through donations, volunteerism, and other efforts. During …
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Spring 2023 honor rolls released
Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for spring semester 2023. 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 …
President’s Column: Orientation, Kiwanis, STEM, Auction
Greetings from VCSU! We have enjoyed an exciting week at Valley City State University! I had the pleasure of visiting with a portion of our incoming freshman class. During the spring and summer months, we provide several opportunities for new students to register for classes, meet faculty and other students, and get to know campus …
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VCSU Hosts Dakota Digital Academy Bootcamp
While most teachers are spending the summer enjoying the warm weather, a group of 16 found themselves back in the classroom this week at Valley City State University (VCSU). VCSU hosted a two-day IT/Cyber bootcamp for K-12 teachers. The program was offered in partnership with the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) and the Northern Information Technology …
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VCSU School of Education and Graduate Studies Reaccredited Through 2030
Valley City State University’s (VCSU) School of Education and Graduate Studies has been reaccredited through 2030 by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The accreditation process requires a comprehensive evaluation of the curriculum and field experiences. This includes reviewing the teaching and content knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teacher candidates to successfully enter …
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Accreditation, campus updates, and summer projects
Greetings from VCSU! I sincerely hope you enjoyed a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend, remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure and preserve our freedom. In today’s column I first want to recognize, thank, and congratulate our School of Education and Graduate Studies for securing national accreditation through CAEP (Council for the …
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SOAR Project: Alexa Walby, English Education/LMIS
“A Psychoanalytic Analysis of Joker” Alexa Walby, Dickinson, ND English Education/LMIS Mentor: Dr. J. Gregory Brister In my English 371: Critical Theory course, I dedicated my final project to psychoanalyzing Arthur Fleck from the film, Joker. Within the four page parameters of that assignment, I wrote about Fleck’s lack of a superego, and I used …
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SOAR Project: MaKenzee Stone, History Education/Social Science
“The Cadet Nursing Corps: Solving America’s Nursing Shortage at the Outbreak of WWII” MaKenzee Stone, Blaine, MN History Education/Social Science Education Mentor: Dr. Steven King Shortly after World War II broke out, the United States was left with a nursing shortage. In response to this crisis, a woman by the name of Frances P. Bolton, …
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VCSU graduation to begin at 10 a.m., Saturday May 13
Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host spring commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. The in-person ceremony will also be live-streamed at www.youtube.com/vcsuvikings. The commencement program is also available online. President Alan LaFave will preside over the commencement exercises. Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott will represent …
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Historic McCarthy Hall to be Transformed into VCSU’s School of Education
$11.5 million approved by the State of North Dakota for the Project Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will receive $11.5 million from the State of North Dakota to transform historic McCarthy Hall into a new home for the VCSU School of Education. The funding was included in the recently endorsed House …
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