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President’s Column: VCSU proud to play large role in local economy
By Dr. Alan LaFave Greetings from VCSU and Happy New Year to all! As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, we know there are many items of importance that will be discussed and decided. The economic contribution of the North Dakota University System is reviewed and studied each biennium. The most recent study, released …
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President’s Column: Reflections of gratitude for 2024 and looking forward to 2025
The days between Christmas and the beginning of the New Year give us all an opportunity to look back, reflect with gratitude on our work together and continue plans for moving ahead. I’d like to highlight just a few of the accomplishments and some reflections on the past semester. Enrollment For the first time in …
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VCSU Celebrates Graduates at Tenth Winter Commencement
Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated the success of more than 100 graduates Thursday afternoon at the Tenth VCSU Winter Commencement Exercises. VCSU president Alan LaFave presided over the ceremony in historic Vangstad Auditorium where 17 students were recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 103 students for undergraduate degrees. “Our graduates have proven they …
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VCSU professor awarded grant to research organic carbon in wetlands
Valley City State University assistant professor Michelle Abshire has been awarded a grant for nearly $15,000 to purchase equipment and lead a group of students in researching organic carbon in wetland and lake sediments. Abshire received an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) equipment grant for $14,988 awarded by the National Science Foundation – ND EPSCoR. …
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President’s Column: Celebrating achievement, resilience, and new beginnings at Commencement
Greetings from Valley City State University! As the calendar turns to December 19, 2024, the Valley City State University community will gather in Vangstad Auditorium to celebrate a special moment in the lives of our students: the Winter Commencement. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the hard work, perseverance, and determination that has brought our graduates …
VCSU Winter Commencement set for Dec. 19
Valley City State University’s Tenth Winter Commencement Exercises will take place at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, inside historic Vangstad Auditorium. VCSU president Alan LaFave will preside over the ceremony where 17 students are set to be recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 103 students for undergraduate degrees. Jazmine (Hill) Truax has been selected …
VCSU Music presents holiday concerts Dec. 12-13
The Valley City State University music department presents a pair of concerts in Valley City on Dec. 12-13, featuring various groups and holiday classics. Christmas at St. Cate’s is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, and the VCSU Holiday Showcase is Friday, Dec. 13. After a one-year hiatus, VCSU Music returns to St. Catherine’s Church in …
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President’s Column: Giving Thanks
By VCSU President Alan LaFave Greetings from Valley City State University! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times and holidays of the year. Our beautiful campus takes on another level of beauty with the recent blanket of snow, signifying the ever-changing seasons. As we focus on our plans for continued growth and quality, Thanksgiving provides …
VCSU hosts 84 students for Tomorrow’s Teachers Days
Valley City State University’s award-winning education department recently hosted more than 80 area high school students interested in pursuing a career in education. VCSU had 84 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors attend a series of Tomorrow’s Teachers Visit Days held Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 campus. High school students interested in elementary …
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Elizabeth Gazeley to perform senior voice recital
The VCSU Music Department hosts the senior recital of Valley City native Elizabeth Gazeley on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Gazeley, mezzo-soprano, performs her vocal recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday inside the main performance hall at the Center for the Arts. The recital is free and open to …
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