Author Archives: Jerilyn Beckman
Hotline // June 29, 2022
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: INSTEM Academy sessions conclude for summer Jenrich receives Staff Member of the Quarter award Meet Gina Burtness What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
INSTEM Academy sessions conclude for summer
The Valley City State University Great Plains STEM Education Center (GPSEC) hosted students on campus for INSTEM Academy sessions June 5-9 and June 19-23. A total of 38 students from New Town Public Schools and Eight Mile School District in Trenton, N.D. participated in a wide variety of STEM classroom and lab experiences taught by …
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Gina Burtness: Tech Trailblazer in Engineering Innovation
Gina Burtness is heading into her 4th year at VCSU. During spring semester, the double major worked her way to the top as she took home first place in her human resources event at the Collegiate DECA International Career and Development Conference and Competition. Now Burtness is leaning in to her software engineering major this …
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Joe Wright
Joe Wright always had a passion for becoming an entrepreneur, although at a young age he wasn’t quite sure what that word meant. Now the VCSU grad operates both of his businesses out of a two bedroom apartment and uses his communication degree in every aspect of his work. Tell us a little bit about …
Summer Vikes on Central: September 8
Valley City State University is excited to partner with Summer Nights on Central to host the first annual Summer Vikes on Central event on September 8 featuring live music by Slamabama. This event will welcome incoming and current VCSU students to Valley City and introduce them to local businesses and community members in a fun …
Hotline // June 15, 2022
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: Summer renovations and honoring excellence Summer Vikes on Central to take place September 8 Fenster attends human services conference What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Dr. Kyle Vareberg
Dr. Kyle Vareberg, English and communication graduate believes VCSU allowed him to see beyond himself. Hometown: Valley City, North Dakota Grad year: 2012 Major: English Education and Professional Communication Tell us about yourself. Though I didn’t move far to attend VCSU (roughly seven blocks), I knew when I got there that the school was right …
Michaela Halvorson
Michaela Halvorson, biology graduate, took a newly offered hydrology course per her professor’s recommendation. Little did she know, she would end up with a career as a surface water hydrologist. Hometown: DeLamere, North Dakota Grad year: 2016 Major: Biology Describe your current job and what you did to get there. After graduation from VCSU, I …
Bonita Roswick
Bonita Roswick, biology education major, was worried about the transition back to school as an older than average student. Once she got to VCSU, those worries shed as she met many classmates who were always willing to lend a hand. Hometown: Max, North Dakota Graduation year: 2012 Major: Biology Education What did you value most …
Hotline // June 1, 2022
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: Reflections on end of year activities High school art exhibit at VCSU Art Gallery Prairie Waters to host summer camps in June Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…