Hotline // October 5, 2023

VCSU Fall Choir Showcase by Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers will present a fall choir showcase in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 6. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome.

Concert Choir and University Singers will present a diverse choral repertoire from Chinese choral music to American folk song. The repertoire of this concert includes works in four different languages besides English: Chinese, German, Russian, and Latin. In this concert, you can hear the Renaissance motet from Palestrina and the secular choral work from Tchaikovsky. A local American folk song work named “Red River Valley” and spiritual work “Death Came on A-Knockin” will also be performed. Finally, the singers will complete the concert with a modern Chinese choral work and a contemporary English choral music collection.

The public is warmly invited to attend this concert and experience the new Center for the Arts at VCSU. For information, please contact the VCSU Music Department at 701-845-7272.

The program is also available via streaming on YouTube.

ABOUT VCSU MUSIC

The music department at Valley City State University was established in 1900 and has the distinction of being the first university music education department west of the Mississippi River. The music department continues to build on its rich tradition by preparing the next generation of music educators and providing performance opportunities for all VCSU students. Learn more about music at VCSU at vcsu.edu/music.

VCSU Offers Two Scholarships for Future Teachers

Scholarships available for current substitute and para-professionals

Valley City State University today announced two scholarships for future teachers.

The VCSU Teacher Shortage Scholarship is available to those working part-time or full-time in a school as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. The Scholarship covers the majority, or potentially all costs, associated with earning a teaching degree. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Nov. 1, 2023.

The VCSU Para-to-Teacher Scholarship is available for anyone working as a paraprofessional and covers tuition and fees up to $20,000. VCSU will also waive a majority of fees for students attending courses through this scholarship.

“North Dakota needs more teachers and one of our strengths is providing the highest-quality experience and preparation for future educators. We are happy to offer innovative ways to help more individuals pursue education as a fulfilling career,” President Alan LaFave said. “These scholarships provide a way to significantly offset the cost for those pursuing a teaching degree and licensure in North Dakota.”

The scholarships are available for program areas including art education, business education, elementary education, English education, health education, history education, music education, physical education, Spanish education, social science education, endorsement options including K-12 ELL, K-12 Special Education, Early Childhood, Kindergarten and the VCSU Master of Arts in Teaching for secondary content areas including art, business, math, science, English, health, physical education, science, Spanish, social science and technology.

To apply for either scholarship visit vcsu.edu/departments/education-and-graduate-studies/. The VCSU Teacher Shortage Scholarship was started last year and has assisted 60 students along their educational path to become a teacher.

“Our faculty have strong connections with schools across the state and our hope is these scholarships will encourage more residents to consider becoming educators,” Dean of the VCSU School of Education Allen Burgad said. “Teaching is a very rewarding profession educating and preparing youth socially and towards their future career pathway.”

Henningsgard receives Difference Maker award

Taylor Henningsgard, assistant women’s basketball coach, recently received the Difference Maker award for September. She was nominated by the athletics department.

Her nomination read, “Taylor was nominated by the athletics department for her willingness to help. She managed volleyball camps and helped with a seamless transition to their new staff. Taylor is also running the E-Ticketing platform for the whole department, allowing game days to run more smoothly. Those who nominated said, “She is a vital member of our department, and we value everything she does for us!”

Congratulations, Taylor!

Tedi Dimmer senior recital set for Oct. 14

The VCSU Music Department invites you to attend a senior recital for Tedi Dimmer, clarinet. The recital will take place Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall. Dimmer will be accompanied by Ozzie Johnson, assistant professor for music. This event is open to the public and admission is free.

The recital will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/VCSUMusic/live_videos.

Cats, Consent & Cookies set for Oct. 9 & 12

All are welcome to come learn about consent, hang out with cats, have a cookie or two, and share their Green Dots on Monday, Oct. 9 from 2-4 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 12 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Allen Memorial Library.

Cats, Consent and Cookies will be an opportunity to support Domestic Violence Awareness month as a joint event sponsored by Allen Memorial Library, Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals (SVFA) and VCSU Green Dot.

3rd Annual Haunted Library set for Oct. 13 & 14

VCSU’s Global Exploration Club is currently planning the 3^rd annual Haunted Library event to be held Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. – midnight. Admission is $5 and proceeds will support the Global Exploration Club as they reach out to awareness and education concerning Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in South America.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer during the event in any way, please contact club president Tony Bertolino at anthony.bertolino@vcsu.edu.

VCSU Green Dot training session opportunity

VCSU Green Dot invites all employees to RSVP for an upcoming Green Dot training session to be held in the library from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9. A calendar invite will be sent out, and the Green Dot team encourages anyone interested to accept the invitation. Whether you’ve attended a training in the past or not, this training is an opportunity to explore the 3 Ds in an interactive, high-energy environment.

Shatter the Silence in October

Shatter the Silence will be an opportunity for all of campus to support Domestic Violence Awareness month throughout the entire month of October. A donation box will be set up in the Student Center to place donations to the Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC). Their most urgent needs are new bed pillows, paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner and laundry detergent.

Viking sports update

Football
The VCSU Football team dropped a 34-10 game against Dickinson State on Sept. 30. Valley City State is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Vikings are on the road at Waldorf University on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Volleyball
VCSU volleyball split its two matches last week, falling to No. 6-ranked Viterbo University but defeating Waldorf University. The Vikings now have a 15-4 overall record and a 3-1 mark in conference play. VCSU is on the road this weekend with games at Bellevue University and Dakota State.

Cross Country
Viking Cross Country is racing Friday afternoon at Jamestown – it’s closest meet to Valley City all season. The women’ run a 6k race at 4:40 p.m., and the men follow with an 8k race at 5:20 p.m. The meet will be held at Parkhurst Cross Country Course, which is a few miles northwest of Jamestown.

Golf
The VCSU golf team wrapped up its fall season this week at the Marauder Invite, hosted by the University of Mary. Read more and view complete results at: https://vcsuvikings.com/news/2023/10/3/vcsu-golf-concludes-fall-season-at-marauder-fall-invite.aspx

Baseball
VCSU Baseball ended its fall season with a 5-2 victory over Mayville State on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings had a 3-3 record during the fall season.
Read more: https://vcsuvikings.com/news/2023/10/1/viking-baseball-finishes-fall-season-with-5-2-win.aspx

Upcoming Events
Oct. 6: Cross Country at Jimmie Invite, 4:40 p.m. (Jamestown, N.D.)
Oct. 6: Volleyball at Bellevue University, 2 p.m. (Bellevue, Neb.)
Oct. 7: Volleyball at Dakota State University, 1 p.m. (Madison, S.D.)
Oct. 7: Softball at MSU-Moorhead (scrimmage), 1 p.m. (Moorhead, Minn.)
Oct. 7: Football at Waldorf University, 1 p.m. (Forest City, Iowa)
Oct. 10: Volleyball vs. Dickinson State, 6 p.m. (Valley City – Graichen Gym)
Oct. 11: Volleyball vs. University of Jamestown, 7 p.m. (Valley City – The Bubble)

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

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