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Gina Burtness: Tech Trailblazer in Engineering Innovation
Gina Burtness is heading into her 4th year at VCSU. During spring semester, the double major worked her way to the top as she took home first place in her human resources event at the Collegiate DECA International Career and Development Conference and Competition. Now Burtness is leaning in to her software engineering major this …
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President’s Column: Alumni in Arizona
Greetings from VCSU! As I write this week’s column from the warmth of my office, the temps outside are at the lowest of the season. It harkens me back to our early February alumni visits and events held in Arizona. I joined Kim Svenningsen-Hesch and Cory Anderson from our Foundation and Alumni office and ventured …
Lindsey Kiecker
Upon transferring to VCSU, Lindsey Kiecker was met with peers and professors who foster her passion for teaching. She is busy preparing for a career as a science teacher and hopes to one day pursue her Ph.D. Major(s): Chemistry education, physics minor, STEM education certificate Hometown: Jamestown, N.D. When will you graduate? Spring of 2023 …
VCSU Foundation to participate in Giving Hearts Day Feb. 9
The VCSU Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 9 for the 7th consecutive year. In 2022, 235 generous donors raised $18,524. Those dollars help VCSU students through scholarship support in addition to hosting alumni gatherings, award programs, Homecoming activities, and publish the alumni newsletter The Bulletin. On Thursday, Feb. 9, supporters …
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VCSU 28th Annual Scholarship Auction, April 28
The 28th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction will be held April 28, at the Valley City Eagles Club. The theme is “A Night at the Track” and attendees are encouraged to dress in racing attire of any kind. Auction tickets are $60 each, which includes admission, two drink tickets and a buffet dinner. …
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Innovation & Inspiration in Challenging Times
Five VCSU alumni share their thoughts on the wins, challenges and hope they see in new teachers graduating from their alma mater VCSU alum and elementary school principal Sara Schafer, ’89, loves her job. “I have a front row seat to the greatest show on earth,” she says, laughing. Schafer loves working with students, teachers …
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Clara Wieland
Clara Wieland, English and communications major, has family ties to VCSU but it was more than just family tradition that convinced her this was the place she wanted to earn a degree. What year are you at VCSU, and when will you graduate? I’m going into my senior year, I will graduate in the spring …
Meet Dr. Ryan Lorenz
Dr. Ryan Lorenz PT, DPT a 2007 graduate was prepared for grad school after receiving his health science degree from VCSU. Upon completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Lorenz decided to head back to his hometown of Valley City where he now not only practices, but owns Mobility Plus Rehabilitation. Describe your current job and …
Dalvin Simmons
Dalvin Simmons came to VCSU after hearing about our nationally-acclaimed education program. He is balancing work on the field as a football coach and off the field in one of our Education master’s programs. Major: Master of Art in Teaching Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas When will you graduate? Spring of 2024 What are you studying …
Michaela Halvorson
Michaela Halvorson, biology graduate, took a newly offered hydrology course per her professor’s recommendation. Little did she know, she would end up with a career as a surface water hydrologist. Hometown: DeLamere, North Dakota Grad year: 2016 Major: Biology Describe your current job and what you did to get there. After graduation from VCSU, I …