Author Archives: Mark Potts
JAS Quintet performing Sept. 25 at VCSU
Valley City State University will host one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles for a free concert September 25th at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. JAS Quintet will perform at the CFA Performance Hall on VCSU’s campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will feature a mix …
President’s Column: Vikings celebrate Fall 2024 semester
Greetings from VCSU! The beginning of each academic year is filled with excitement and anticipation of the new semester, and these past two weeks have exemplified this excitement across our campus. Our planning efforts and anticipation for fall semester have come to fruition – we are finally beginning our new academic year. For most educators …
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Summer Vikes on Central set for Sept. 12
Valley City State University is once again partnering with Summer Nights on Central to host the third annual Summer Vikes on Central on Thursday, September 12, in downtown Valley City. The event features live music by Tripwire – a national touring cover band – along with numerous booths and activities. Summer Vikes welcomes incoming and …
VCSU Co-Hosting AI Conference on Sept. 26
Conference to examine ‘Being Human and Working in the Age of AI’ VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Researchers, industry practitioners, educators and thought leaders comprise a list of presenters scheduled Sept. 26 for the inaugural North Dakota AI Conference hosted at Valley City State University (VCSU) at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Attendees …
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VCSU establishing a new Coaches Hall of Fame
Valley City State University is establishing a VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame with the intent of honoring alumni who have went on to successful and impactful coaching careers. Inductees to the VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame will receive the Osmon Icon Award, which is named in recognition of longtime coach and athletic director Bill Osmon for …
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VCSU 26th Annual Scholarship Auction, May 21
The 26th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction will be held Friday, May 21, at the Valley City Eagles Club. The cancellation of last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic inspired the “Better Together” theme for this year’s event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in VCSU attire to show their true Viking pride. …
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VCSU Hosting In-Person Commencement on May 15
Valley City State University has announced plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021. It is VCSU’s first in-person commencement ceremony since December 2019. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 commencements were virtual events due to COVID-19 precautions. “While we are still finalizing specific details, it is with great excitement that …
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VCSU Elementary Ed Program: Ranked Nation’s Best!
Valley City State University has the top ranked elementary education program in the nation according to rankings recently released by Study.com. VCSU leads the list of the Best Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Degree Programs compiled at Study.com. The rankings list 50 schools nationwide, including several universities in the Midwest. “We’re very proud of the students, …
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Klingenberg appointed Interim Dean of Student Affairs
Valley City State University President Alan LaFave has announced the appointment of Dr. Erin Klingenberg to Interim Dean of Student Affairs. The longtime director of counseling services at VCSU, Klingenberg assumes her new responsibilities immediately. “Dr. Klingenberg brings extensive experience to this position and is a very positive advocate for our students and programming in …
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Viking Day of Giving Raises $22,000
The VCSU Foundation announced Friday that more than $22,000 was raised for VCSU student scholarships during the first Viking Day of Giving on Nov. 12. The 24-hour fundraising blitz included contributions from 133 donors that totaled $22,400. All money raised goes directly to student scholarships at Valley City State University. “On behalf of the students …