Hotline 12.14.20
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles:
- VCSU to hold virtual commencement on Dec. 17
- Winter Graduate Kudoboard
- Dacotah Bank donates nearly $14,000 to VCSU Foundation
- COVID-19 testing to be held today at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse
- Put Care19 Alert app to work for you
- Coronavirus update
- Viking sports update
- What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
The VCSU Hotline online newsletter is published weekly during the academic year. Deadline to submit articles (photos encouraged) is 3 p.m. Friday. Please submit articles to carolyn.holen@vcsu.edu. NOTE: Hotline will be published every other week over the semester break (Dec. 21 and Jan. 4)
VCSU to host virtual commencement on Dec. 17
Valley City State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 17, to honor its graduating class during the 2020 summer and fall semesters. VCSU will recognize 95 graduates – 81 will receive bachelor’s degrees and 14 will receive master’s degrees.
The VCSU virtual ceremony will play on the university’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17.
“Although we wish we could honor our graduates with an in-person ceremony, we trust that this virtual ceremony will provide a way to recognize their accomplishments,” said VCSU President Alan LaFave. “We are also inviting all the graduates back to campus to participate in our next in-person commencement ceremony.”
Graduating senior Brady Matheny (Lisbon, N.D.) will deliver the undergraduate reflection, and the faculty reflection will be presented by Lee Kruger, associate professor of English.
Winter Graduate Kudoboard
A Kudoboard, a digital message board, has been set up to convey well-wishes and congratulations to the winter 2020 graduates. Please visit the Kudoboard site to leave a message or welcome the new graduates to the VCSU alumni family. Parents, families, and friends of graduates are also welcome to leave messages.
You can access the Kudoboard here.
Dacotah Bank donates nearly $14,000 to VCSU Foundation
Dacotah Bank has pledged support of the V-500 Scholarship Program, Century Club, Viking Scramble, and sponsorship of the Scholarship Auction with a donation of nearly $14,000.
Cory Anderson, Director of Development and Major Gifts at VCSU says, “Dacotah Bank’s loyalty and generosity to our programs enables VCSU to remain a viable commodity in the Valley City community. As our enrollment continues to grow and set records so does our need to compete for deserving students. Dacotah Bank’s impact is noticeable in all areas of our campus and community.”
COVID-19 testing to be held today at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”
A free COVID-19 testing event for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held today, Monday, Dec. 14, from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”.
This event is a WALK-IN testing event. Colder temperatures have moved operations indoors. If you wish to be tested, please park your vehicle and enter through the west entrance. Handicap parking spaces and access are available at the east entrance. Preregistration at testreg.nd.gov is encouraged; one only needs to register once.
Care19 Alert App
VCSU students and employees are strongly encouraged to download a free smartphone app, Care19 Alert, to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by notifying users of possible COVID-19 exposure while protecting their privacy with technology developed by Apple and Google.
Find more information or download the app here.
Coronavirus Update
Stay informed about campus coronavirus information with the following resources. Click each link to learn more.
- VCSU Coronavirus information
- COVID-19 Dashboard
- COVID-19: Campus Health & Safety Information
- Campus face covering policy
- Required Quarantine/Isolation Procedures for Employees
Vikings sports update
Men’s Basketball
Dec. 13: VCSU 94, Dickinson State 68
The VCSU men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 94-68 win over Dickinson State on Sunday. The Vikings are now 7-1 overall and 1-0 in the North Star Athletic Association. VCSU is off until Jan. 2.
Women’s Basketball
Dec. 12: VCSU 71, Dickinson State 67
Valley City State’s women’s basketball team won its conference opener Saturday with a 71-67 victory over Dickinson State. VCSU now has a 2-3 overall record and a 1-0 mark in conference play. The Vikings are back in action Jan. 4.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 2: Men’s Basketball vs. Yellowstone Christian College, 4 p.m.
Jan. 3: Men’s Basketball vs. Oak Hills Christian College, 3 p.m.
Jan. 4: Women’s Basketball vs. University of Jamestown, 6 p.m.
What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Monday, December 14
Finals week begins
Christmas in the Valley, 12 Days of Christmas, and Tour of Snowmen continue in Valley City through December 18. Go to https://valleycitynd.org/calendar.php for local details.
1-2 p.m. – Free COVID testing event for the Valley City community at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”.
Thursday, December 17
SBHE Meeting on Teams
7 a.m. Valley City Optimist meeting on zoom, Contact morast@hotmail.com for information to join
7 p.m. VCSU virtual commencement ceremony (connect on YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/vcsuvikings)
Monday, December 21
First day of winter
1-2 p.m. – Free COVID testing event for the Valley City community at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”.
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
VCSU offices close at 12 noon
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
VCSU Offices Closed
Saturday, December 26
Kwanzaa begins
Boxing Day in Canada