Author Archives: Mark Potts
“The Sketchbook Project” Opens at VCSU Arts Gallery
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s Center for the Arts Gallery is honored to host The Sketchbook Project, the world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks, from December 1 through January 16. The exhibit is available for public viewing during regular gallery hours at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, Monday through …
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VCSU Music performing Christmas Concert on Dec. 7
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department invites the community to its Christmas Concert at VCSU on Sunday, December 7, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert begins at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The joyful event features the VCSU Concert Choir, …
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NDUS announces co-chairs of VCSU’s presidential search committee
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) announced the selection of co-chairs to lead the Valley City State University (VCSU) Presidential Search Committee. State Board of Higher Education Vice Chair D.J. Campbell and VCSU Vice President for Business Affairs Erica Buchholz will serve as co-chairs of the search process. The search committee is …
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VCSU’s LaFave named President at Northern State University
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University President Alan LaFave has accepted the same position at his alma mater, Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. Northern State University and LaFave announced the hiring on Monday, November 10. “Although I am extremely excited to be going back to my alma mater, it is a bittersweet …
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Viking Day of Giving on November 13
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will inspire generosity and community pride on Thursday, November 13, during its annual Viking Day of Giving. The Viking Day of Giving is a one-day event when alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of VCSU come together to support student scholarships. 100% of every gift goes directly …
VCSU Arts Gallery announces new exhibit
The Valley City State University Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery presents Uncensored: The Art of Politics, an exhibit exploring expressions of political discourse. Open through November 28, the exhibit is available for public viewing during regular gallery hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. A virtual exhibit will be …
VCSU and VCHS present combined Instrumental Concert
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University music and Valley City High School music are joining forces for a Fall Instrumental Concert on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The VCSU Concert Band and VCHS Concert Band will both perform at the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. …
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VCSU Athletes Competing at Trap Shooting National Championship
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University shooting sports team is sending five competitors to the USA Clay Target League 2025 College National Championship this weekend in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Cali Steffan, Gretchen Deaver, Kasey Odegaard, Jake Hennings and Tyler Johnson will represent VCSU at the national championship, which includes 26 teams and …
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Ployhar Honor Band Concert On Campus Friday
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting the 22nd annual Ployhar Honor Band Concert on Friday, bringing together more than 90 high school students from across the region. The free public concert begins at 5 p.m. inside VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert includes pieces by …
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VCSU Partners with Tost N’ Jam Podcast
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is partnering with the Tost N’ Jam Podcast to deliver weekly episodes featuring local news and sports. Hosted by longtime local media personalities Tim Ost and Paul McDonald, the Tost N’ Jam Podcast has recorded more than 80 episodes over the past two years. McDonald recently joined …