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Hotline // March 19, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle certificate VCSU SEGS partners on incubator for rural ND teachers SBHE Conducting Listening Sessions March 20 on campus VCSU Multicultural Affairs Hosting March 24 Open House Russi speaks on rural graduates returning to hometowns 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction set for April 11 …
Jacob Gottenborg ’22
Jacob Gottenborg ’22 tells us the story of how he landed a position as a relationship manager for Ascend Financial just two years after graduation. Current Residence: Bozeman, Mont. Major/Minor: Business administration, concentration in HR and management, minors in marketing and business software applications Tell us how you ended up in your current career. I was …
Joe Wright ’17
Name: Joe Wright ’17 Current Residence: West Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Professional Communications, music minor What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I am the owner of Wright Foot, a viral social media sock brand that specializes in puns, such as “Otter Space” “Fork Lift” and “Couch Potato.” What first interested you in …
Hotline // March 5, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: McCarthy Hall Update Employee breakfast on Friday VCSU Music presents “Love and Loss” choral concert March 7 VCSU students present at the Dakota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Meeting 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction set for April 11 “Home” apparel sale supporting NSLS VCSU Arts …
Becoming the Match – Loke Iese’s Selfless Decision to Change a Life
VCSU senior Loke Iese is pictured with the medical team that helped with his stem cell donation. Written by Sarah Monilaws, ’26 Valley City State University senior Loke Iese recently had the chance to make a life-changing stem cell donation, and it all started with a simple cheek swab on campus. The National Marrow Donor …
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Ned Clooten ’98
Name: Ned Clooten ’98 Current Residence: Devils Lake, N.D. Major/Minor: Biology Education, minors in chemistry and coaching What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I’m currently in my second year as the Superintendent of Schools for Devils Lake Public Schools (DLPS). I had previously been a high school principal for 16 years …
Shelby Hartman ’15
Name: Shelby Hartman ’15 Current residence: Mandan, N.D. Degree earned from VCSU: Elementary Education What is your current employment? 5th grade teacher, Bismarck Public Schools Member of my school’s leadership team MTSS B Committee Co-Lead Student Ambassadors Co-Advisor What first interested you in VCSU and how did you decide to attend? I always knew I …
Grace Mueller
Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of …
Beth Mehus
Preparing for graduation, Beth Mehus reflects on her time at VCSU and all the skills she learned from the English Department. Mehus also recalls all the real-life experience she got from her internship during the fall semester. Hometown: Finley, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a marketing minor and a digital marketing certificate & digital …
Hotline // February 19, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU alum Jessica Stoen ’10 receives prestigious Milken Educator Award Dr. Steven King presents World War II lecture VCSU Music hosting 23rd annual ND Intercollegiate Band VCSU Arts Gallery hosting High School Art Exhibition Dr. Katrina Clements performing faculty recital Feb. 28 VCSU Spring Intramural Volleyball Viking sports …