Author Archives: Mark Potts
Two VCSU Speech Competitors Qualify for National AFA Tournament
Hornung and Weber travel to Portland April 3 for competition VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University students Grady Hornung and Anastasia Weber have qualified for the national collegiate speech tournament and will travel to Portland, Oregon, for the competition on April 3. Hornung, a senior from Walhalla, N.D., will compete in Dramatic Interpretation …
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President’s Column: Recruitment – An Ongoing Team Effort
By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President At VCSU, we have established a strategic goal of becoming an Institution of Choice. Achieving this goal requires all of us to share our story as a reputable and preferred institution. Telling that story clearly and consistently to prospective students and their families matters. Our enrollment has grown steadily …
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VCSU Wellness Fair Scheduled for April 15
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can expect exciting door prizes, hands-on activities and wellness information from more …
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Jora Leeseberg Senior Capstone Exhibit Opens March 30
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Jora Leeseberg’s capstone art exhibit, Bloom, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 30 through April 10. Bloom showcases Leeseberg’s use of art mediums such as textiles, ceramics, photography, and painting. Within her artwork, Leeseberg uses …
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VCSU Hosting Recital by Norwegian Concert Pianist Oda Voltersvik
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University Music is thrilled to be featuring Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik in a piano recital at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. This program – “Grieg in Dialogue” – will present music by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) corresponding with …
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VCSU and Bismarck State College Launch Collaborative Teaching Degree
Photo: VCSU interim president Allen Burgad, right, and BSC interim president Dan Leingang shake hands on Tuesday. BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck State College (BSC) and Valley City State University (VCSU) outlined a new academic partnership designed to strengthen North Dakota’s teacher workforce pipeline by creating a teaching degree pathway at BSC for students pursuing careers …
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Art: Hanna Wieland’s Senior Capstone Exhibit Opens March 16
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Hanna Wieland’s capstone exhibit, Becoming, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 16–27. Becoming showcases Wieland’s digital design work, including branding, logo design, and creative pieces inspired by personal experiences. The show will focus on Wieland’s growth …
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President’s Column: Student-Focused and Learning-Centered Begins with People
By Allen Burgad, Interim President During my short time serving as Interim President at Valley City State University, I have had the opportunity to spend time and learn from many members of our campus community. Through those conversations, I quickly connected with the importance of our core values, which include: Student-Focused: Placing students at the …
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VCSU and UND Sign Memorandum of Agreement Expanding Engineering Pathways
Photo, from left: Dr. Jamie Wirth, VCSU Math Department Chair; Mr. Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President, after Burgad signed the MOA with University of North Dakota. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the University of North Dakota have signed a new Memorandum of Agreement …
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Experience the Vibrant Sounds of Brazil in Special Lecture Recital at VCSU
Photo: Dr. Thiago Ferreira will present a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, at VCSU. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The VCSU Department of Music invites audiences to experience a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, celebrating the music of acclaimed Brazilian composer Marlos Nobre (1939-2024). This special event highlights Nobre’s IV Northeastern …
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