Tag Archives: 2022
Buchholz named VP for Business Affairs
Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced Erica Buchholz will serve as the next Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA). Buchholz was appointed as an interim in this position earlier this year. “Erica is an excellent addition to our leadership team,” VCSU President Alan LaFave said. “We are fortunate to have her skills and perspective …
President’s Column: Summer Vikes and the Power of Partnership
Greetings from VCSU! The Summer Nights on Central evenings have been a Valley City tradition since 2019. Attracting between 500-1,000 people, the events feature live music, late night shopping, food and beverage vendors, and opportunities to connect with friends and become acquainted with the local business community. We value the excellent town-gown relationship between Valley …
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Thriving Through Struggle: Graduate Charismha Tsosie’s Insights
2022 VCSU Graduate Charisma Tsosie stands with Professor Hilde van Gijssel, left, and Professor Kelly LaFramboise, right. As a first-generation college student, Charismha Tsosie knew surviving, let alone thriving, in college wouldn’t be easy, but her achievements are a testament that achieving a dream can be worth the struggle. From a young age, Tsosie was …
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VCSU to host spring commencement May 14
Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will have spring commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. This academic year, VCSU will award 304 diplomas including 272 undergraduate degrees and 32 graduate degrees. The in-person ceremony will also be live streamed at www.youtube.com/vcsuvikings. The commencement program is also …
VCSU announces Faculty Excellence Awards
President Alan LaFave has announced the Valley City State University Faculty Excellence Awards for 2021–22, recognizing “exceptional dedication and commitment to students and the university by outstanding teaching, scholarly activities, or university service.” This year’s recipients are Susan Pfeifer, Senior Faculty (associate or full professor) award; Trent Kosel, Junior Faculty (instructor or assistant professor) award; …
Valley City State University Sets 7th Consecutive Spring Enrollment Record
Total headcount of 1,660 students for spring semester Valley City, ND – Valley City State University has set a spring enrollment record for the seventh consecutive year with 1,660 total students enrolled. This includes 1,509 undergraduate students and 151 graduate students. In the past 10 years, enrollment has increased by more than 350 students. Last …
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