Hotline // February 1, 2023

Giving Hearts Day coming up on Feb. 9

The VCSU Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 9 for the 7th consecutive year.

In 2022, 235 generous donors raised $18,524. Those dollars help VCSU students through scholarship support in addition to hosting alumni gatherings, award programs, Homecoming activities, and publish the alumni newsletter The Bulletin.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, supporters can donate $10 or more at givingheartsday.org by choosing the VCSU Foundation. The donation will be matched up to $5,000.

Donations can also be dropped off anytime between now and 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, at the VCSU Foundation Office. Checks delivered before Feb. 9, must be dated Feb. 9 and reference Giving Hearts Day in the memo section in order for the donation to be counted for the match. The matching gift is provided by Ludvigson, Braun & Co. — Matt Pedersen.

In 2022, $26.6M was donated to Giving Hearts Day charities through scheduled donations. Scheduling a donation is easy. To schedule a donation, simply:

1. Find the VCSU Foundation donation page at app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/383
2. Choose the donation amount.
3. Make sure “Pay on Giving Hearts Day, February 9th, 2023” is checked in cart.

For more information about how to support VCSU during Giving Hearts Day contact the Advancement Office. 

VCSU to Host Choral & Solo Song Festival

Choral and Solo Song Festival held at the brand-new Center for the Arts March 3 & 4, 2023

High school vocalists are invited to join the Music Department at VCSU for a festival designed to prepare students for Solo and Ensemble Contests. The festival will provide high school students with the opportunity to work on solo repertoire through lessons and masterclasses with three clinicians while developing their skills as a choral singer with VCSU’s Concert Choir. Five masterclass participants will be selected to perform their prepared solo for the final Festival Concert. Registration is $20 per student and the registration deadline is Feb. 15, 2023.

What will I get out of the experience? Improved vocal technique – both as a soloist and as a choral artist, individual feedback from vocal experts, collegiate-level choir experience.

Registration open until February 15, 2023: https://www.vcsu.edu/vcsu-to-host-choral-solo-song-festival/

Ceglowski receives Difference Maker award

Taryn Ceglowski, student records specialist, recently received the ‘Difference Maker’ award. She was nominated by the business office.

Her nomination read, “Taryn is pleasant, knowledgeable and always willing to help. Every person that approaches Taryn’s desk has a positive experience. She consistently demonstrates clear effective communication. She extends efforts above her regular assigned duties to ensure students’ needs are being met. She is a difference maker.”

Congratulations, Taryn!

Facilities assists in transforming Viking Print Services

Thank you to facilities services for transforming the Viking Print Services into a user-friendly, welcoming space. If you haven’t already, stop by and check out the rejuvenated space on first floor McFarland.

Viking Sports Update

Men’s Basketball
Jan. 27: VCSU 102, Mayville State 98
Jan. 28: VCSU 90, Presentation College 75
VCSU Men’s Basketball swept a pair of games this weekend, including a win over rival Mayville State. Senior Daevonte Munson was named NSAA Player of the Week after averaging 21 points and eight rebounds per game. The Vikings are now 12-11 overall and 5-4 in conference play.

Women’s Basketball
Jan. 27: Mayville State 88, VCSU 72
Jan. 28: VCSU 56, Presentation College 53
The Viking women’s basketball team is now 12-10 overall and 5-4 in conference play after splitting a pair of games this weekend.

Track & Field
Valley City State senior Taylor Sargent set a new school record and qualified for nationals with her performance in the 60 meter hurdles Saturday at the UND Open. Sargent ran a time of 9.10 to punch her ticket to nationals. Read more: https://www.vcsuvikings.com/article/4617

Softball
VCSU Softball starts the 2023 season this weekend with four indoor games at Minot State University. The Vikings play University of Mary in the season opener, Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
View the softball schedule: https://www.vcsuvikings.com/schedule/0/9.php

Upcoming Events
Feb. 3-4: Track & Field at NDSU Bison Open (Fargo, N.D.)
Feb. 3: WBB/MBB at Waldorf University, 5:30/7:30 p.m. (Forest City, Iowa)
Feb. 4: Softball at Minot State Dome Tournament, 11:30 a.m. (Minot, N.D.)
Feb. 4: WBB/MBB at Viterbo University, 3/5 p.m. (LaCrosse, Wis.)
Feb. 5: Softball at Minot State Dome Tournament, 3 p.m. (Minot, N.D.)

What's happening at VCSU and around Valley City...

Find out what’s happening in the community on the Valley City Community Calendar: https://www.valleycitycalendar.com/

Find out what’s happening at the VCSU Center for the Arts: https://www.vcsu.edu/center-for-the-arts/fine-arts-calendar/

February 3
Go Red Day
Wear red to help raise awareness and encourage all women to take charge of their health. Join us at noon for a group picture in the Learning Commons, 3^rd Floor McFarland Hall. Snacks, Go Red pins, blood pressure checks and information will be available for everyone!

February 8
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. VCSU Counseling Services Depression & Anxiety Screening, Norway Room (Student Center)
Open to all students, staff and faculty.

February 9
Giving Hearts Day

February 21
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. VCSU Career Expo, Student Center

Community Club meetings

• Valley City Community Band – every Thursday, VCSU Center for the Arts Room 171
• Kiwanis – Wednesdays at noon, Valley City Town & Country Club
• Optimist Club – Thursdays at 7:00 a.m., Vicky’s Viking Room
• Rotary Club – Tuesdays at noon, VCSU
• Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals – 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church
• Barnes County Wildlife Federation – 2nd Wednesday of the month
• Grief Journeys for Adults Support Group – meet virtually, call Hospice at 701-845-1781 to take part