Hotline // November 16, 2022
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles:
Book the President's House for your next event
Did you know the President’s House at VCSU is available for meetings, events and even overnight stays? The house has a full kitchen, multiple gathering places and an ambiance that cannot be beat. Volunteers spend hours decorating the house for the holidays.
Plan your next meeting or event, or book a stay at https://www.vcsu.edu/about-vcsu/campus-facilities/presidentshouse/ or call Brooke at the Student Center for more information.
Instrumental concert this Friday
The VCSU Music Department presents an Instrumental Concert this Friday, November 18. The concert will take place in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.
The Jazz Ensemble, Drumline and Concert Band will perform a variety of arrangements including VCSU Drum Feature (2022, Andrew Parent), Nostalgia in Times Square (1976, Charles Mingus), Joy Revisited (Frank Ticheli) and many more.
The concert is free and open to the public. Those attending can park in the Center for the Arts parking lot.
Finding Polaris I & II
VCSU’s Planetarium presents Finding Polaris I & II on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. The planetarium is located in the Rhoades Science Center Room 309. The show is free and open to the public.
Valley City State University is home to the only planetarium in North Dakota. Our state-of-the-art Rhoades Science Center houses a Spitz 512 planetarium with a 24-foot domed ceiling and 50 reclining seats.
Each semester, VCSU students produce a new show to be used in the Planetarium. Our shows range from basic astronomy to exploring how Lewis and Clark used the night sky to aid in their exploration of North America.
Our planetarium is primarily used to educate area school and community groups but is also used for some classes at VCSU, like Astronomy and Earth Science. With no charge for shows, it’s easy to make the trip to our beautiful campus and have a one-of-a-kind celestial experience.
For more information about the VCSU Planetarium contact Wes Anderson, 701-845-0966.
Center for the Arts calendar available
VCSU’s Center for the Arts hosts multiple events throughout the year that highlight the work of students, faculty and visiting artists. 
See a complete list of art and music events for the 2022-2023 school year here https://www.vcsu.edu/center-for-the-arts/fine-arts-calendar/ or download a printable PDF schedule.
Viking Sports Update
Cross Country
Valley City State freshman Dom Santiago will compete Friday at the NAIA Cross County National Championships in Tallahassee, Fla. Santiago earned his spot at nationals with a career-best race on Nov. 4 at the NSAA Championships.
Football
Nov. 12: VCSU 48, Mayville State 40
The Viking football team ended its season with an exciting 48-40 win at the Fargodome. VCSU finishes the season with a 5-5 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play, finishing second in the NSAA standings. The Vikings had a 5-2 record over their last seven games.
Volleyball
Nov. 11: Mayville State 3, VCSU 2
Viking Volleyball had its season end with a five-set loss in the quarterfinals of the NSAA Tournament last weekend. The Vikings finished the season with an 11-17 overall record and went 6-8 in conference play.
Men’s Basketball
Nov. 12: University of Jamestown 103, VCSU 84
The VCSU men’s basketball team is now 3-3 overall. The Vikings travel to Forest City, Iowa, for two games this weekend.
Women’s Basketball
Nov. 11: Bemidji State 60, VCSU 43
Nov. 12: St. Cloud State 76, VCSU 51
Nov. 14: North Dakota State 96, VCSU 45
The VCSU women’s basketball team played three exhibition games this past week against NCAA Division I and II opponents. The Vikings and their 4-1 record are back in action for countable games this weekend with two games in Aberdeen, S.D.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 18: Cross Country National Championships (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Nov. 18: Women’s Basketball vs. Dakota State, 5 p.m. (Aberdeen, S.D.)
Nov. 19: Men’s Basketball vs. Iowa Wesleyan, 3 p.m. (Forest City, Iowa)
Nov. 19: Women’s Basketball at Presentation College, 4 p.m. (Aberdeen, S.D.)
Nov. 20: Men’s Basketball vs. William Woods, 1 p.m. (Forest City, Iowa)
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/
November 16
4 – 6 p.m., Unofficial VCSU Staff & Faculty Gathering, Brockopp Brewing
November 17
3 p.m. Artist Talk for Hannah Aberle’s Senior Art Exhibition, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
4 – 5:30 p.m. Reception for Hannah Aberle’s Senior Art Exhibition, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
November 18
7:30 p.m. Instrumental Concert, Center for the Arts Performance Hall
November 21
Laken Chase Senior Art Exhibition opens, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
On display Nov. 21 – Dec. 1
November 30
2 p.m. Artist Talk for Laken Chase’s Senior Art Exhibition, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
3 – 4 p.m. Reception for Laken Chase’s Senior Art Exhibition, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
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
Go to https://www.valleycitynd.org/calendar.php to see more events happening in and around Valley City.