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Hotline 9.7.21

Sep 7, 2021

Hotline bi-weekly newsletter

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles:

The VCSU Hotline online newsletter is published weekly during the school year. The deadline to submit articles (photos encouraged) is 3 p.m. Friday. Please submit articles to jerilyn.beckman@vcsu.edu.


Allen Memorial Library to celebrate 70 years

Allen Memorial Library exterior

Join Allen Memorial Library for a fun celebration to commemorate 70 years of serving the VCSU community! The event will take place Sept. 8 from 1 – 4 p.m. and will feature cake, food, refreshments, games and prizes.

Virtual Artist Talk with Professor Angela Mircsov

Angela Mircsov artist talk graphic

Tune in on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. to listen to Angela Mircsov, MFA, assistant professor of art, talk about her art practices in painting and drawing!

Watch the livestream on the VCSU Youtube page, or the VCSU Art Department Facebook page. Questions will be taken during the livestream but you must log into YouTube or Facebook to ask. The event will also be recorded to watch at a later time.

New Center for Equity and Inclusion hosts open house

The VCSU Office for Diversity and Inclusion will host an open house for the new Center for Equity and Inclusion on Sept. 15. The event will take place from 1 – 4 p.m. in McFarland 131. The center is located next to the new Office for Diversity and Inclusion in McFarland 132.

Read the full story here to learn more about the Center for Equity and Inclusion.VCSU's Center for Equity and Inclusion

Great Plains Food Bank coming to area

The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be stopping in Nome, Litchville, Valley City and Wimbledon on Sept. 14.

 Hunger is an issue that we can do something about. Here are several ways you can help:

  • Volunteer! Volunteers are CRITICAL right now – we need you!
    • REGISTER HERE! Once you are registered you can sign up for a slot at a Mobile Food Pantry near you!
  • Spread the word! Post the flyers around town, share the event on your social media networks, or talk about the events with those you know!
  • Respond and share to Facebook event links to get updates and reminders!

Anyone in need of food assistance from any community is welcome to attend! We will ask clients to complete a short intake form onsite, then drive through the distribution line. We will ask clients to remain in their vehicles at all times and wear masks while interacting with staff and volunteers. We welcome those who cannot attend to designate someone to pick up for them. Volunteers will be asked to sanitize, wear masks, and follow social distancing guidelines.

Thanks for your help in addressing hunger in your community! View our website for all upcoming distribution information.

COVID-19 Campus Information

Remember to bring a cloth mask every day.

VCSU is planning to return to a full campus experience for the fall 2021. To do this safely, we are encouraging all members of campus to get vaccinated and every member of campus to make safe decisions in regard to wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand washing.

You are valued. Get vaccinated.

See where you can get a vaccine
Free vaccines are available in many locations. Find a location, choose the vaccine you prefer and get your free COVID vaccine. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get their COVID vaccination.

Viking Sports Update

Viking Sports Update

Football
Sept. 4: VCSU 35, Concordia College 32
Nico Magana made a game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired Saturday, lifting the Vikings to a 35-32 win at Concordia College Moorhead. Magana was named both the NSAA and NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week. Quarterback Jalen Pfeifer was named the NSAA Offensive Player of the Week after passing for three touchdowns and rushing for another. The Vikings now have a 2-0 record to start the season.

Read the game recap: http://www.vcsuvikings.com/article/4120

Volleyball
Sept. 2: VCSU 3, Peru State College 0
Sept. 3: Rocky Mountain College 3, VCSU 1; VCSU 3, MidAmerica Nazarene 2
The VCSU volleyball team posted a 2-1 record during a tournament in Omaha, Neb., this weekend. The Vikings are now 2-5 overall this season. Libero Kallene Klever was named the NSAA Defender of the Week after averaging 5.6 digs per set in Omaha. 

Upcoming Events

Sept. 10: Cross Country at MSUM Dragon Twilight, 7:30 p.m. (Moorhead, Minn.)
Sept. 10-11: Volleyball at Dickinson State Crossover (Dickinson, N.D.)
Sept. 11: Softball Scrimmage vs. Lake Region State College, 1 p.m.
Sept. 12: Baseball vs. University of Jamestown, 2 p.m. (9-inning game)
Sept. 13-14: Golf at VCSU/DSU Fall Invite at Crossroads Golf Course (Carrington, N.D.)

What's happening at VCSU and around Valley City

What's happening on campus - in town

Tuesday, Sept. 7

  • Noon Rotary Club, VCSU

Wednesday, Sept. 8

  • Noon Kiwanis, Valley City Town & Country Club
  • 1-4 p.m. Allen Memorial Library celebrates 70 years

Thursday, Sept. 9

  • 7 a.m. Optimist Club, Vicky’s Viking Room
  • 11 a.m. All Campus Convocation, McFarland Lawn
  • 1 p.m. Virtual Artist Talk with Angela Mircsov

Friday, Sept. 10

  • 6:15 – 8:00 p.m. Peggy Lee Commemorative event, Valley City Eagles Club – Performance by the Myron Sommerfeld Orchestra at 6:15 p.m. with a buffet meal at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Contact the Barnes County Historical Society for more information (701-845-0966). Proceeds will benefit the Barnes County Historical Society.

Sunday, Sept. 12

  • 4 p.m. Stand Up Comedy Show featuring Valley City’s own, Spencer Dobson and troupe of comedians, Pioneer Park Amphitheater

Tuesday, Sept. 14

  • Noon Rotary Club, VCSU
  • 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Valley City Lions Club Ham and Beef Supper, Valley City Eagles Club

Wednesday, Sept. 15

  • Noon Kiwanis, Valley City Town & Country Club

Thursday, Sept. 16

  • 7 a.m. Optimist Club, Vicky’s Viking Room

Go to https://www.valleycitynd.org/calendar.php to see more events happening in and around Valley City.