Hotline // July 27, 2022
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles:
President's Column: It's about our people
Greetings from Valley City State University.
It’s no secret that VCSU is one of the most beautiful and picturesque university campuses set in one of the most beautiful and scenic communities in the nation. Our admissions office is next door to the President’s office. I interact regularly with campus tours as they come by. One of our recent prospective students and parent lauded the beautiful campus and setting. In their words, “This just feels like a college campus should feel.”
We are indeed fortunate and proud to occupy such a setting. The blending of old and new facilities, well-kept grounds, gorgeous front lawn and flower beds, and a bevy of trees ranging from young to very old. However, it is our students, faculty and staff that make VCSU what it is and create the culture and personality of this place.
Read the full President’s Column at https://www.vcsu.edu/its-about-our-people/
Valley City State Launches Viking Mobile ID
Valley City State University recently launched the Viking Mobile ID for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android Phones. Students can use the Viking Mobile ID on campus with just a tap of their mobile device.
Students, faculty, and staff can add their Viking Mobile ID to Apple Wallet or Google Pay and use their iPhones, Apple Watches, or Android phones to conveniently, safely, and securely access campus buildings, purchase meals, and more.
Read the full release at https://www.vcsu.edu/valley-city-state-launches-viking-mobile-id/
VCSU alum named finalist for ND 2023 Teacher of the Year
Kirsten Baesler, State School Superintendent, recently named finalists for the 2023 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award.
Megan (Nodland) Wald, VCSU alum, is one of four finalists. She graduated from VCSU with a Business Education major and Marketing minor in 2008. She resides in Kintyre, N.D. and is a business education instructor at Linton High School and adjunct business teacher for the North Dakota Center for Distance Education in Fargo.
Baesler will visit the school of each finalist to celebrate their achievement. The 2023 Teacher of the Year winner will receive a $15,000 grant to use for promoting the teaching profession.
Read the full release at https://www.nd.gov/dpi/news/fantastic-four-named-finalists-nd-2023-teacher-year
Meet Kyle Vareberg
Dr. Kyle Vareberg, English and communications graduate believes VCSU allowed him to see beyond himself. 
Read Kyle’s profile: https://www.vcsu.edu/kyle-vareberg/
Viking Sports Update
VCSU Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees
Valley City State University will induct five individuals and one team into the Vikings Athletic Hall of Fame this year.
The Class of 2022 includes Molly (Anderson) Welstad ’03, Loni (Hall) Thilmony ’07, Josh Kasowski ’05, Matt Johnson ’01, Karalea (Morris) Hoyano ’07 and the 2006 softball team.
All will officially be inducted into the Vikings Hall of Fame during Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. For tickets or more information about the Hall of Fame ceremony, contact the VCSU Alumni Office at 701-845-7203.
Hoyano and the 2006 softball team were previously announced as inductees in 2020, but their official induction was delayed until this year due to travel restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VCSU Athletics Season Fast Approaching
Valley City State University athletics is three weeks away from the official start of the 2022-23 athletic season.
VCSU’s volleyball team officially starts the season with a home match on Thursday, Aug. 18, against Montana State University-Northern. Viking football will follow with its season opener on Thursday, Aug. 25, a road game at rival University of Jamestown. VCSU golf opens its season Aug. 29 and cross country will compete at its first meet on Sept. 9.
What's happening at VCSU and around Valley City...
Ongoing
MWF: 1 – 2 p.m. COVID-19 Testing, City County Health District (by appointment only, call 701-845-8518)
This Week
July 27
Crazy Daze
7:15 p.m. Music in the Park, The Imperials, City Park Bandshell
Save the date
August 3
New Student Orientation
7:15 p.m. Music in the Park, Tuckered Out, City Park Bandshell
August 10
7:15 p.m. Music in the Park, SueAnn Berntson & Family, City Park Bandshell
August 15
8 – 11 a.m. Employee Convocation and Welcome Back, CFA Performance Hall
August 17
8:30 – 10 a.m. All Faculty Meeting, Rhoades 102
7:15 p.m. Music in the Park, Maasjo Sisters, City Park Bandshell
August 19
Freshman move-in day
September 8
11 a.m. – noon VCSU Convocation, McFarland Greenspace
5 p.m. Summer Vikes on Central, downtown Central Avenue
Community Club meetings
- Kiwanis – Wednesdays at noon, Valley City Town & Country Club
- Optimist Club – Thursdays at 7 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.