Larry Brooks to be next Vice President for Academic Affairs
Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) has selected Larry Brooks as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Brooks will begin in June to transition into the role with the current VPAA Dr. Margaret Dahlberg. Dahlberg will retire this summer after 26 years on campus. Dahlberg has had multiple roles at VCSU, including serving as interim ...
Read More About Larry Brooks to be next Vice President for Academic AffairsVCSU to host spring commencement May 14
Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will have spring commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. This academic year, VCSU will award 304 diplomas including 272 undergraduate degrees and 32 graduate degrees. The in-person ceremony will also be live streamed at www.youtube.com/vcsuvikings. The commencement program is also available online. President Alan LaFave ...
Read More About VCSU to host spring commencement May 14VCSU announces Faculty Excellence Awards
President Alan LaFave has announced the Valley City State University Faculty Excellence Awards for 2021–22, recognizing “exceptional dedication and commitment to students and the university by outstanding teaching, scholarly activities, or university service.” This year’s recipients are Susan Pfeifer, Senior Faculty (associate or full professor) award; Trent Kosel, Junior Faculty (instructor or assistant professor) award; and Harmony Richman, Adjunct/Special Appointment ...
Read More About VCSU announces Faculty Excellence AwardsVCSU’s Capital Campaign surpasses $6 million
The VCSU Foundation recently announced that the Forward Together Capital Campaign has surpassed the $6 million mark. The latest contributions have come from the Valley City Eagles Club Gaming Committee; Valley City Visitors Committee; Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC (Valley City) and Missouri River Energy Services (Sioux Falls, S.D.). “We are pleased with the support we have received to date for ...
Read More About VCSU’s Capital Campaign surpasses $6 millionCommunity Invited: Ribbon Cutting for VCSU’s Center for the Arts
Ribbon Cutting event begins at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Center for the Arts. The ribbon cutting event will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, and will include a short program, musical performance, and light refreshments. Following the ...
Read More About Community Invited: Ribbon Cutting for VCSU’s Center for the ArtsVCSU 27th Annual Scholarship Auction, April 29
The 27th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction will be held April 29, at the Valley City Eagles Club. The theme is “Back to the 80's” and attendees are encouraged to dress in 80's fashion trends. Auction tickets are $60 each, which includes admission, two drink tickets and a buffet dinner. “The scholarship auction is the single biggest event ...
Read More About VCSU 27th Annual Scholarship Auction, April 29From Essential to Inspiration
How the New Center for the Arts is Transforming Student Experiences at Valley City State University What started as an idea at Valley City State University has become a reality. The Center for the Arts building is open for classes, and students participating in art or music have a new place to call home. "The students are very comfortable in ...
Read More About From Essential to InspirationKlingenberg and Anderson move into permanent leadership positions
Valley City State University announced the promotion of two campus leaders. Dr. Erin Klingenberg was appointed as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Cory Anderson has been selected as the permanent Executive Director for University Advancement. Klingenberg and Anderson have long, successful careers with VCSU. Klingenberg has worked at VCSU since 1990. She has served as the director of ...
Read More About Klingenberg and Anderson move into permanent leadership positionsMcCready scholarships awarded to five high school students
Valley City State University recently awarded five high school students with the McCready Scholarship. On March 8, the students were surprised with the news during a virtual meeting with President Alan LaFave, Sheldon Greywater, admissions counselor, and Kim Svenningsen Hesch, assistant director for university advancement. This year's recipients are Brooke Anderson, Josie Dallman, Cameron Pero, Mackenzie Rist and LilyBeth Townsend. Brooke ...
Read More About McCready scholarships awarded to five high school studentsVCSU Music Performs Mid-Winter Choral Concert
On Friday, March 4, the VCSU choir performed in the new Center for the Arts Performance Hall. Learn more about the Music Program at VCSU
Read More About VCSU Music Performs Mid-Winter Choral Concert