Hotline // November 2, 2022

‘Let There Be Light’ by Hannah Aberle, senior art student, begins Nov. 7

Valley City native, Hannah Aberle’s exhibit, “Let There Be Light,” will be on display for viewing Nov. 7-18 in the VCSU Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts. Aberle’s exhibit explores the beauty that is created all around us as translated through the lens of a camera or the sketchings of a charcoal or Prisma colored pencil. Hannah’s artist talk will take place Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. on both the Valley City State University YouTube and Facebook pages. A reception will follow at 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Lobby with light refreshments.  

Aberle’s senior exhibition work consists of both photography and drawings. A virtual tour of the exhibit can be found on the VCSU Art Department Facebook page as well as all images located on Aberle’s website: https://hannahaberle3.wixsite.com/hannah-aberle.  

Through photography and drawings, Aberle shares her perspective that everywhere one looks, one can see a glimpse of God’s beauty, his radiant light and his loving grace as is depicted through his creation.  

Inspired by her family and friends, Aberle has found immense support from them throughout her four and a half years of studying at VCSU. Aberle has said, “I will forever be especially grateful to my mother who has faithfully helped me grow not only into the artist I am today, but also the person that I am today.”

Aberle, who is a double major in Elementary Education and Art Education with a minor in Digital Design, is currently student teaching this fall. After graduation, Aberle plans to pursue a job in education where she hopes to make a positive impact in her students’ lives by helping each of them to find their creative voice. She aspires to develop a K-12 photography and digital art program so she is able to share her passion for photography and digital design.  

CSSE students participate in Digi-Key Competition

VCSU students Dylan Benson, Gina Burtness, Russell Marker and Jennifer Keller along with their advisors, Yang Du and Yongchao Ma, traveled to the Digi-Key Collegiate Computing Competition in Thief River Falls, Minn. Oct. 20 & 21.

Teams comprised of four members were given tasks in a spirited competition where they were challenged to work out 25-word problems and write programs to solve 15 short and four long problems in a total of four hours. The 17 teams in the competition came from various colleges in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our team learned a lot and identified many strategies for next year!

Meet Derek Bear

Derek Bear, a sophomore at VCSU, takes the term “busy” to the next level. Aside from studying Computer Information Systems, Bear works on campus in the IT department. His skills come in handy outside of VCSU as well working with a local technology solutions provider and executing livestreams for Valley City Public Schools’ sporting events. Bear fills any extra time he has volunteering for the Valley City Fire Department and running his lawn mowing business.

Read Derek’s full profile at https://www.vcsu.edu/derek-bear/.

CSSE students attend 2022 CyberCon Conference

Yongchao Ma, assistant professor of computer systems and software engineering, along with five students Jennifer Keller, Russell Marker, Benjamin Schuldheisz, Jared Grommesh and Michael Baughman, attended the 2022 CyberCon Conference held Oct. 4 & 5. This conference is hosted annually by Bismarck State College.

They participated in a wide range of cybersecurity topics including Cybersecurity Opportunities for ND Citizens, Zero Trust Privacy, Attracting Tomorrow’s Talent with Today’s Leaders, CIS Critical Security Controls, CyberSecurity Training Needs for the Workforce and more. During the two-day conference they gain understanding of the latest cyber security risk from experts, discuss Cyber education with other professors, exchange the newest network security knowledge with domain experts, and learn how to protect their privacy. Students also take this opportunity to identify and establish contacts with the industry elite and find internships. 

Kappa Delta Pi welcomes nine new members

On Oct. 25,  Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) welcomed nine new VCSU initiates into the Zeta Sigma chapter at the Historic 1916 Buffalo High School. The group is excited to embark on their first service learning project of the year at Nome Schoolhouse on Nov. 5.

KDP is an international honor society in education, founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Offering opportunities for leadership, camaraderie, academic development and professional resources, KDP supports and advances educators throughout their teaching careers. Consistently growing for over a century, KDP’s membership exceeds 1.2 million! The Zeta Sigma chapter of KDP at VCSU was founded in 1950 through 2002 and was reinstated in 2015.

Jacob Frey receives ’Difference Maker’ award

Jacob Frey, admissions specialist, recently received the ‘Difference Maker’ award. He was nominated by the Registrar and Financial Aid offices.

His nomination read, “We appreciate all of Jacob’s hard work.  You can always count on Jacob to greet you with a smile, and he is always eager to assist students, faculty and staff.”

Congratulations, Jacob!

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

Football
Oct. 29: Dickinson State 21, VCSU 13
Viking Football is now 3-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play after dropping a hard-fought game at Dickinson State. The Vikings close out the season with two more games, hosting Presentation College on Nov. 5 and then playing Mayville State in the Fargodome on Nov. 12.

Volleyball
Oct. 28: Viterbo University 3, VCSU 1
Oct. 29: VCSU 3, Waldorf University 1
Viking Volleyball has clinched its spot in the NSAA Postseason Tournament with a win against Waldorf last week. VCSU closes out the regular season with home games on Wednesday, Nov. 2 against Mayville, and Friday, Nov. 4, against Presentation College.

Cross Country
Viking Cross Country wraps up its season this Friday as the Vikings compete at the NSAA Championships in Dickinson.

Women’s Basketball
Oct. 29: VCSU 89, Providence College 32
Oct. 30: VCSU 91, Providence College 34
The VCSU women’s basketball team began the season with a pair of home victories last weekend. The Vikings host Minnesota-Morris on Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball
Oct. 28: VCSU 91, Northwestern College 83
Oct. 29: Dordt University 105, VCSU 87
The Viking men’s basketball team started the year with a split agains a pair of tough opponents. VCSU hosts Minnesota-Morris on Wednesday night.

Upcoming Events
Nov. 2: Volleyball vs. Mayville State, 6 p.m. (Graichen Gym)
Nov. 2: WBB/MBB vs. Minnesota-Morris, 5:30/7:30 p.m. (The Bubble)
Nov. 4: Cross Country at NSAA Championships, 12 p.m. CT (Dickinson, N.D.)
Nov. 4: Volleyball vs. Presentation College, 6 p.m. (Graichen Gym)
Nov. 5: Football vs. Presentation College, 1 p.m. (Lokken Stadium)
Nov. 5-6: WBB/MBB at Sioux Falls Sanford Pentagon (Sioux Falls, S.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/

November 4
noon – 5 p.m. Save a Buck & Spend Some Doe, Valley City Chamber member businesses
7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital, VCSU Center for the Arts

November 7
Hannah Aberle’s Senior Art Exhibition opens, VCSU Art Gallery (Center for the Arts)
Let There Be Light will be on display for viewing Nov. 7-18

November 13
3 p.m. Youth Symphony Performance, Center for the Arts Performance Hall

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

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.