Garret Fettig
Garret Fettig ('23) reflects on his time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English major. Garret grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota, and was also named Homecoming King during the Fall 2021 semester. He is active in Student Senate, VCAB, and Viking Ambassadors. Why did you major in English? Since elementary school, my favorite subject (and my ...
Read More About Garret FettigEmily Dafoe
Meet one of the friendliest faces on campus, librarian Emily Dafoe. She is known for her amazing dresses, great dogs that she brings to campus, and helpful nature. She is originally from Canada and her presence on campus makes it a brighter place. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Emily Dafoe and I am the User Services Librarian ...
Read More About Emily DafoeHannah Dockter
Hannah Dockter ('22) reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major. Hannah is a Valley City native who loves reading and art. What made you decide to major in English Education? I decided to major in English Education because of the passion that I had in high school for reading and writing. ...
Read More About Hannah DockterKaitlyn Myrum
Kaitlyn Myrum ('22), a native of Petersburg, ND, reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major and Spanish minor. What made you decide to major in English Education? I have always loved reading and writing, and I want to share that passion with students. In high school, one of my English teachers ...
Read More About Kaitlyn MyrumCassidy Hoyt
Cassidy Hoyt ('23) reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major. She also volunteers with the VCSU English Club. What made you decide to major in English Education? I decided to major in English Education primarily because of my passions for reading and writing. In high school, I had an English teacher ...
Read More About Cassidy HoytEdynn Glatt
What year did you graduate from VCSU? Winter of 2020 Where are you working right now? I am currently a fifth grade teacher at Rita Murphy Elementary in Bismarck. Why did you choose to attend VCSU? I chose VCSU because it felt like a perfect fit for me, and it was even close to my hometown. As soon as ...
Read More About Edynn GlattMeet Dr. Jaycee George
By Garret Fettig, VCSU Marketing Intern Earning a doctorate and starting a business during a global pandemic may seem daunting — but not for Valley City State University (VCSU) alumna Dr. Jaycee George. She spent her earliest years in various places across Canada, and eventually landed in Valley City to study health sciences. After completing years of required education successfully, Dr. George feels ...
Read More About Meet Dr. Jaycee GeorgeKyley Lauf
VCSU senior Kyley Lauf recently wrapped up her fourth year organizing the Limitless Fashion Show – a non-profit organization that advocates for inclusion in the community. The Minot, North Dakota native modeled for a local boutique as a teenager and realized opportunities like that weren’t offered to her friends with Downs Syndrome. During her junior year, Lauf and a friend ...
Read More About Kyley LaufJacob Knapek
What’s your name? My name is Jacob Knapek. What year are you at VCSU? I am entering my junior year at VCSU. What attracted you to VCSU? The fisheries and wildlife program and close-knit community attracted me to VCSU. I felt a great sense of home during my visit, and I knew I could really make a difference here. Why did you choose ...
Read More About Jacob KnapekHannah Anderson
What was your major at VCSU? I was a double major in English with a professional writing concentration, and Communications with a double cognate of digital media and journalism and a minor in marketing. What attracted you to VCSU? The small-town, community atmosphere drew me to VCSU. I'm very much a people person, so I wanted to attend a school ...
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