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VCSU Music presents holiday concerts Dec. 12-13

The Valley City State University music department presents a pair of concerts in Valley City on Dec. 12-13, featuring various groups and holiday classics. Christmas at St. Cate’s is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, and the VCSU Holiday Showcase is Friday, Dec. 13. After a one-year hiatus, VCSU Music returns to St. Catherine’s Church in …

President’s Column: Spring is in the air!

Greetings from VCSU! With the gradual warming temps of late, the anticipation of the spring season is powerfully felt by all. We are thankful for the slow melt resulting in a diminished risk of flooding. We are appreciative of the permanent flood protection the VCSU campus enjoys thanks to a tremendous town-gown relationship we enjoy …

JAS Quintet performing Sept. 25 at VCSU

Valley City State University will host one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles for a free concert September 25th at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. JAS Quintet will perform at the CFA Performance Hall on VCSU’s campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will feature a mix …

Campus comes alive in spring semester

Greetings from Valley City State University! The busyness of the schedule always seems to increase at the end of the semester. This year is no different. Part of this is due to snow closures and re-scheduling, but these end of semester activities seem to dominate the calendar each year. There is no shortage of opportunities …

VCSU Art Faculty Exhibition opens

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Art Department invites the public to experience the Art Faculty Exhibition in the Center for the Arts. The show will run from October 9 – 20 with a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3-4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Lobby. Artwork includes a variety of digital, …

From Essential to Inspiration

How the New Center for the Arts is Transforming Student Experiences at Valley City State University What started as an idea at Valley City State University has become a reality. The Center for the Arts building is open for classes, and students participating in art or music have a new place to call home. “The …

VCSU Renowned Professor for Ployhar Honor Band, Oct 28

The 19th annual James D. Ployhar Honor Band will perform in the VCSU Center for the Arts Performance Hall on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. A variety of classical and modern band literature will be performed by 95 students selected from 20 schools across North Dakota and South Dakota, featuring selections arranged by Ployhar. “We are …

Community Invited: Ribbon Cutting for VCSU’s Center for the Arts

Ribbon Cutting event begins at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Center for the Arts. The ribbon cutting event will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, and will include a short program, musical performance, …

Art Update: Multiple events this year at the Center For the Arts

The Center for the Arts will be busy this upcoming academic year with many performances and shows for audiences on campus and in the community. The Art Gallery will have a robust season featuring two visiting artists, an art historian talk, five senior exhibitions, and shows featuring artists from the campus, community, and region.   …

Hotline // November 15, 2023

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Extinction is Forever on display in Center for the Arts Gallery Instrumental concert this Friday Langved named ‘Difference Maker’ Students participate in International Collegiate Programming Contest 2023 VCSU Viking Day of Giving Set for Nov. 28 Clubs sponsoring community clothing drive Call for faculty/staff art entries Viking sports …