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Anna Erickson
Name: Anna Erickson Hometown: Cooperstown, N.D. Major/Minor: Mathematics Education major, Computer Science minor Graduation Year: 2027 What are you involved in on campus? I work on campus as a tutor for both mathematics and computer science, and I also serve as a Student Pathway Mentor. Beyond academics, I’m involved in Drama Club and Speech, and I …
Jaydin Rombs
Name: Jaydin Rombs Hometown: Aberdeen, S.D. Major/Minor: Music Education major, Psychology minor Campus involvement: National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Viking Student Veterans Club, Viking Ambassador Graduation Year: 2028 Tell us what led you to choose your major. Has your military service affected that at all? I have been set on music education since I first …
Macy Fridgen, winter commencement student speaker
Macy Fridgen, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in Management, will deliver the student address at winter commencement. A transfer student-athlete from Bismarck, N.D., Fridgen has excelled during her time at VCSU. As she prepares to move back to her hometown, she reflects on the skills and friendships she’s …
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Alyssa Thomsen
Name: Alyssa Thomsen Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration Graduation Year: 2027 What are you involved in on campus? My involvement on campus includes being a Cru leader and a student employee doing videography work with the VCSU marketing department. How has your perspective on your career changed since switching majors? Originally coming to VCSU …
Dylan Kibel
Name: Dylan Kibel Hometown: Cortez, Colo. Major/Minor: Fisheries and Wildlife – focuses on both Fisheries and Wildlife Graduation Year: 2025 What are you involved in on campus? On campus, I’ve been involved in fisheries and wildlife labs, taking part in projects that deal with fish ID, habitat work, and wildlife management. What made you choose VCSU? …
Taylor Pfeifer
Name: Taylor Pfeifer Hometown: Reiles Acres, N.D. Taylor Pfeifer, a senior at Northern Cass High School, is celebrating a huge milestone in her education. While Pfeifer is leaving Northern Cass with a high school diploma, she is also leaving with her associates degree from VCSU! Although the journey had its ups and downs, she’s been …
Peyton Zaun
Name: Peyton Zaun Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Chemistry & Health Science Graduation Year: 2025 What made you choose those majors? I chose my majors because I’ve always had an interest in biological sciences and chemistry, as well as scientific discovery. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities on campus? I was on the Men’s Basketball …
Camden Schwarzkopf
Name: Camden Schwarzkopf Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Software Engineering with a minor in computer science Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day in my internship involves a mix of technical maintenance, research, development, and documentation, all centered around integrating VR …
Macy Fridgen
Name: Macy Fridgen Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration, Human Resource and Management Concentration Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day at Alley Beans begins with working as a barista during the first part of my shift. In the afternoons, …
Jacob Gottenborg ’22
Jacob Gottenborg ’22 tells us the story of how he landed a position as a relationship manager for Ascend Financial just two years after graduation. Current Residence: Bozeman, Mont. Major/Minor: Business administration, concentration in HR and management, minors in marketing and business software applications Tell us how you ended up in your current career. I was …