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Hotline // September 14, 2022

Sep 14, 2022

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This week’s Hotline includes the following articles:

VCSU selected as top public regional college in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report

25th consecutive year VCSU has been ranked by the publication

Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has been ranked as the top regional public college in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report.

The 2023 U.S. News Best Colleges report was released this morning. VCSU has been ranked for 25 consecutive years. This year, VCSU also earned the top public college ranking for Best Value in the Midwest.

“This accolade reinforces the fact that VCSU offers a valuable and high-quality educational experience for every student,” VCSU President Alan LaFave said. “For a quarter of a century, we have been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best colleges in our region. Our faculty and staff are proud to continue that tradition.”Three students walking on the front lawn of Valley City State University.

The report is based on retention, peer reviews, graduate rates, measures of student excellence, alumni giving rates and the educational expenditure per student.

“VCSU continues to rank in the upper echelon because of the hard work of our faculty, staff and generosity of our supporters,” LaFave added. “Our commitment to a quality educational experience reflects in everything we do at VCSU. We are so grateful to have the support of our community, alumni, and state as we continue to strive to help prepare students for the future.”

The ranking also showed VCSU alumni had the highest amount of giving as compared to all other public colleges in the Midwest.

VCSU was ranked No. 4 in the Midwest category of public regional colleges. The Midwest region includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas.

VCSU Alumni Invited Back to Campus for Homecoming 2022 Festivities

The Valley City State University Foundation and Alumni Association welcome Alumni back to campus for VCSU Homecoming the weekend of September 16 and 17.

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“We love seeing familiar faces and welcoming our Viking family back to campus,” Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. “It’s a great chance for our Alumni to catch up with old friends, and to see what is happening on campus and in the community.”

“There are many events planned for the weekend. We hope all of our alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff can attend,” Assistant Director for Advancement & Alumni Relations Kim Svenningsen Hesch said.

The Valley City State University Alumni Association is sponsoring multiple events to celebrate Homecoming 2022. A complete list of events can be found at www.vcsu.edu/homecoming.

The 40th Annual Bill Osmon Fun Run kicked VCSU Homecoming week on Monday, September 12.

On Friday, Sept. 16, alumni are welcomed back with an ice cream social at 2:30 p.m., in the Student Center Lounge. Following the social, a Hall of Fame Social begins at 5 p.m., at the Valley City Eagles followed by the Hall of Fame Banquet and Ceremony honoring inductees.

New this year is a VCSU Walking Tour. VCSU Alumni and community members are invited to enjoy a self-guided tour as you explore our beautiful campus. The tour will highlight some of our most notable places on campus and a chance to see our new Center for the Arts. To take the self-guided tour visit www.vcsu.edu/homecoming or scan a QR code on the door of any academic building.

On Saturday, the Alumni Honors Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., in the Student Center. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $15. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a parade on Central Avenue. Viking Tailgating at Lokken Stadium begins at 12 p.m. The VCSU Football will take on Dickinson State University with kickoff at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 17 at Shelly Ellig Field. There will be a post-game All Alumni & Friends Social following the football game at the Valley City Eagles. After the social, there is a college student and alumni dance at the Valley City Eagles.

For more information about VCSU Homecoming 2022 festivities, contact the VCSU Foundation and Alumni Office at 701-845-7203.

‘A Return to Dark Skies’ presentation to take place Sept. 15

Patrick Sommer from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) will be presenting a talk on the topic of protecting the night from light pollution. A Return to Dark Skies planetarium show graphic

Learn about how to protect the night from light pollution. The night sky, filled with stars, is celebrated and protected around the world as a shared heritage benefitting all living things

 

Viking Sports Update

Volleyball
Sept. 9: Montana Tech 3, VCSU 1; Montana Western 3, VCSU 1
Sept. 10: Montana Northern 3, VCSU 0; VCSU 3, Univ. of Providence 0
Viking volleyball went 1-3 against stiff competition in Montana last weekend. The Vikings are now 4-7 as they return home for two matches this week. VCSU hosts Dickinson State on Wednesday night for the conference opener. On Thursday, the Vikings host Concordia Moorhead. 

Cross Country
Viking Cross Country opened its season at the MSUM Twilight Meet on Friday night. Jasmine Barnes (57th) and Paige Goodsell (60th) led the Vikings at the large meet. Read more: https://www.vcsuvikings.com/article/4482

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Four Valley City State golfers finished in the Top 10 at the University of Jamestown Fall Invite played Monday and Tuesday at the Jamestown Country Club. Vikings Hayley ShanksSydney CarlsonRory Gentzkow and Grant Inniger each finished in the Top 10 individually at the 54-hole tournament. VCSU’s women placed third and the men’s team placed fifth in the meet. Read more: https://www.vcsuvikings.com/article/4484

Football
VCSU Football returns to action on Saturday, hosting Dickinson State University at 3 p.m. Tailgating for the Homecoming Game begins at 1 p.m. at Lokken Stadium. 

Baseball
Viking Baseball won its 2022 season opener on Tuesday, picking up an 8-7 road victory at Dickinson State University. Hunter Magnuson pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief for the win – allowing just one run and six hits – and shortstop Shane Nixon went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in his Viking debut.

Upcoming Events
Sept. 14: Volleyball vs. Dickinson State, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Volleyball vs. Concordia-Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Sept. 17: Football vs. Dickinson State, 3 p.m.
Sept. 19-20: Golf at U-Mary Fall Invite (Bismarck, N.D.)
Sept. 19: Baseball at Mayville State, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 21: Baseball vs. Jamestown, 6 p.m.

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

What's happening on campus - in town

This Week

Thursday, September 15
11 a.m. VCSU Convocation, McFarland Lawn
7 p.m. Volleyball Game: Vikings vs. Concordia College-Moorhead, Graichen Gymnasium

Friday, September 16
VCSU Homecoming 2022
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. VCSU Bookstore Open, Student Center
2:30 p.m. Alumni Welcome Back Ice Cream Social, Student Center
3 p.m. Campus Tours, Student Center
5 p.m. Hall of Fame Social, Valley City Eagles
6 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet & Ceremony, Valley City Eagles
8 p.m. All Alumni Social, Valley City Eagles

Saturday, September 17
VCSU Homecoming 2022
8:30 a.m. Alumni Honors Breakfast, Student Center
8 a.m. – noon VCSU Bookstore Open, Student Center
10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade, Central Avenue
1-3 p.m. Viking Tailgating, Lokken Stadium
3 p.m. Football Game: Vikings vs. Dickinson State University, Shelly Ellig Field
6 p.m. Postgame and All-Alumni Social, Valley City Eagles
9 p.m. College Student and Alumni Dance, Valley City Eagles

Save the date

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.