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Brittany Foss ’17

Friday February 21, 2025

Name: Brittany Foss, M.Ed ’17 Current Residence: Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Education and Teaching, English Language Learners certificate What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I have been teaching for West Fargo Public Schools for over 10 years. I work at Willow Park Elementary, specifically for a program called the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is a specialized ...

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Grace Mueller

Thursday February 20, 2025

Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of English Club, President of Spanish ...

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Beth Mehus

Thursday February 20, 2025

Preparing for graduation, Beth Mehus reflects on her time at VCSU and all the skills she learned from the English Department. Mehus also recalls all the real-life experience she got from her internship during the fall semester. Hometown: Finley, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a marketing minor and a digital marketing certificate & digital design certificate Activities on campus: ...

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Shelby Hartman ’15

Thursday January 30, 2025

Name: Shelby Hartman ’15 Current residence: Mandan, N.D. Degree earned from VCSU: Elementary Education What is your current employment? 5th grade teacher, Bismarck Public Schools Member of my school’s leadership team MTSS B Committee Co-Lead Student Ambassadors Co-Advisor What first interested you in VCSU and how did you decide to attend? I always knew I wanted to go to the ...

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Karly Just

Monday January 27, 2025

As an active soldier in the North Dakota National Guard, Karly Just is passionate about living an active lifestyle and helping those around her do the same. Now a student athlete, Just can't wait to share her passions with the next generation of runners. Hometown: LaMoure, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Applied Kinesiology Activities on campus: Track & field, cross country, ...

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Ashlyn Diemert

Thursday January 16, 2025

Being a multi-sport athlete most of her life, Ashlyn Diemert knew she wanted to continue her love for sports at the next level. With her passion burning, she is preparing to shape the minds of the next generation of athletes. Hometown: West Fargo, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Sports Leadership Activities on campus: Women's basketball & softball What made you choose ...

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Mathea Jablonsky

Thursday January 16, 2025

Mathea Jablonsky has always had a passion for working with children. With a broad degree choice, she landed on a career that would help her continue to work with the group of people she loves most. Hometown: Barnesville, M.N. Year: Senior Major: Psychology & Human Services Activities on campus: Track & field, SACC, and psychology and human services club What ...

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Abby Hill

Thursday December 19, 2024

Like most college students, Abby Hill grew up with computers and technology being a big part of her life. However with both a grandma and father who taught computer classes, Hill was exposed to the inner workings of a computer and it slowly became something she grew interest in. Hometown: Gwinner, N.D. Year: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems Activities on ...

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Stacey Lilja

Tuesday December 10, 2024

Stacey Lilja, a student and working mom, decided to leave her job and come back to school to pursue a degree in education. With the help of professors, she was able to excel in the online program while still having quality family time. Name: Stacey (Kunze) Lilja Hometown: Oriska, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Business Education Why did you choose your specific ...

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Tayla Mullings

Tuesday December 10, 2024

Tayla Mullings has always felt VCSU was home even before making the move from the United Kingdom to Valley City. Mullings shares her experiences of embracing the change that brought her new memories and friendships that will follow her into her next adventure. Name: Tayla Mullings Hometown: Redditch, United Kingdom Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Exercise Science and Rehabilitative Studies List any clubs, ...

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