Hotline // February 28, 2024

Spring Choral Showcase this Friday

The VCSU Music Department is excited to present the Spring Choral Showcase on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall.

Performances by University Singers include Qinghai Meng (The Dream of Qinghai), Hosanna! Pujulah Tuhan!, Kaming Magmamani (We are Magmamani) and Concert Choir will perform Kacena divoka (The Wild Duck), Esto Les Digo, Naiman Sharag, Shui Mu Ji (Water Hen).

The concert is open to the public and admission is free.

DECA chapter qualify 5 students for ICDC

VCSU DECA chapter members Kiara Radke, Chloe Anderson, Jalynn Anderson, Sarah Monilaws and Matt Belgarde competed at the North Dakota Collegiate DECA Competition held in Fargo on February 21-22. All 5 students received multiple awards and qualified in multiple events for the International Career and Development Conference (ICDC) to be held April 19-23.

Kiara Radke was awarded the 3^rd highest score on the Business Management & Administration exam. She also placed 1^st in the Retail Management event which is a combined score of the exam and role-play performance. Kiara paired up with Chloe Anderson and as a team they placed 1^st in the Entertainment Marketing event.

Matt Belgarde was awarded with the 3^rd highest score on the Hospitality Exam. He also placed 1^st in the Restaurant & Food services event with his combined score of the exam and role-play.

Jalynn Anderson placed 2^nd in the Restaurant & Food Services event. Sarah Monilaws captured 2^nd place in the Hotel & Lodging event with her combined exam and role-play score. Jaylynn and Sarah teamed up and received 4^th in Event Planning which was the largest team event.

Chloe Anderson placed 4^th in the Human Resources Management event which was one of the largest individual events.

The VCSU DECA chapter received the DECA Collegiate DECA Community Service Award for a community service project completed this past December and January. The community project was forwarded for possible recognition at ICDC. In addition, Monilaws and Belgarde received Outstanding Service Awards during the ceremony for work completed so far during this school year. The chapter also received a membership growth award for the 2023-2024 school year. DECA advisors who attended state with the students and helped volunteer to run the event included Dr. Amber Aberle, Taylor Mounts, and Wesley Wright.

VCSU Career and Internship Expo rescheduled for Feb. 29

The VCSU Career and Internship Expo, originally scheduled for Feb. 27, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Student Union.

Students are encouraged to attend the event and discover employment and internship opportunities available with multiple local businesses and non-profit organizations.

“This event is one of the best ways we can connect our student population with the business community in Valley City and Barnes County,” said Janna Kohler, Director for Career Services. “We love to bring opportunities like this to campus for our students to see what great career offerings are in our region.”

In 2021 to 2022, 99% of non-education major graduates responding to a career survey said they were already employed or were continuing their education after graduation. Of education graduates, 100% responding reported they were employed or continuing their education. 70% of those graduates were employed in North Dakota.

“Our graduates are career-ready and our placement data supports that fact,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Larry Brooks said. “A diploma from VCSU helps our students enter the career of their choosing, often prior to graduation.”

The event focuses on opportunities for internships, seasonal, part-time and full-time work in the area. Students will be able to take a professional headshot and offer their resume to potential employers.

For more information about this event contact Janna Kohler at janna.kohler@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7534.

McCarthy Surplus Sale rescheduled for Feb. 29

The McCarthy Surplus Sale, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29. The sale will run from 1 – 4 p.m. in McCarthy Hall on the VCSU campus (620 2nd Ave SE).

Items for sale include glassware, chairs, office supplies, Legos, tools and more. Photos of items will be posted to the VCSU Facilities Services Facebook page. All merchandise is to be paid for and picked up by 4 p.m. that day. Customers will be responsible for moving and loading their own items.

For more information contact Facilities Services at 701-845-7705.

VCSU to host first annual math competition

Valley City State University Department of Mathematics will host the 1st Annual VCSU Math Competition for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, April 17.

The online registration form is available at https://vcsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN2celJl4bBNBwq. Participants must register by Friday, March 22.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m – 2:00 p.m. Participants and teachers/coaches will receive a VCSU Math t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the winners including a $1,000 VCSU Math scholarship to the individual champion of the grade 10-12 division.

Questions? Contact VCSU math department chair, Dr. Jamie Wirth at 701-845-7734 or jamie.wirth@vcsu.edu

Center for the Arts Gallery now showing H.S. Student Art Exhibit

The VCSU Art Department presents the High School Student Art Exhibit from February 16 – March 15 in the Center for the Arts Gallery. Schools participating in the show include, Hillsboro High School, Northern Cass High School, and Valley City Public High School.

A reception will take place on Wednesday, February 28 from 4 – 6 p.m. The show is open to the public and can be viewed during gallery hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

There will be a virtual walkthrough available at VCSU Art Department’s YouTube Channel.

VCSU offers free tax preparation

Valley City State University (VCSU) students will offer free tax return preparation clinics for low-to-moderate income taxpayers from Monday, Feb. 5 to Monday, April 15. This is a basic tax service for qualified taxpayers with income less than $64,000 per year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offered by VCSU’s Department of Business.

The clinics begin on Monday, Feb. 5, and will be located on VCSU’s campus in McFarland 122. Walk-ins and appointments are accepted. Appointments can be made online at www.vcsu.edu/vita.

The clinics include face-to-face meetings between students and the tax filer to complete their return. The returns are then reviewed by a faculty member. Filers should bring a government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license to the appointment. A married couple filing jointly will need photo identification for both the husband and the wife.

“These clinics offer a service for our community and provide students and faculty the chance to work together as a team,” said Brenda Tyre, chair of the VCSU Department of Business. “We are happy to coordinate these clinics to give students the opportunity to develop strong leadership, tax law knowledge, and communication skills. Every student volunteer working in the clinic has passed a tax preparation and code of standards exam to ensure returns are prepared accurately, maintain privacy, and ensure all personal information is secure.”

Dates available on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. include:

Dates available on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. include:

There will be no clinic hours on the following holidays:

• Monday, March 4
• Tuesday, March 5
• Monday, April 1

To schedule an appointment, visit www.vcsu.edu/vita/ or contact the Department of Business at (701) 845-7508.

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