Alumni & Friends

VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors at Luncheon

Jun 8, 2026

Donor awards, including plaques and photos, are displayed on a black tablecloth.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Luncheon on Monday, June 8, bringing together numerous donors and thanking them for their contributions to VCSU.

The Foundation also provided special recognition for 19 donors who achieved new lifetime giving levels of $25,000 or above over the past year.

“Whether it is local businesses, alumni or community members, we have so many generous supporters,” said Kim Hesch, Assistant Director for Advancement and Alumni Relations. “It’s always a pleasure when we can thank them for their support of VCSU and our students.”

VCSU Foundation donors who reached new levels of giving this year are listed below.

Clock Tower III Level ($3,000,000 – $3,999,999)

Richard and Karen Monson

Clock Tower II Level ($2,000,000 – $2,999,999):

DuWayne Bott

Platinum Level ($250,000 – $499,999)

Joseph Stickler and Diana Skroch
Jerry and Marie Topp

Diamond Level ($100,000 – $249,999)

Dave and Patty Bass
Dee Jensen
Paul and Patricia Sandness

Gold Level ($50,000 – $99,999)

Coleen and Rick Asche
Pete and Amy Kvien
Bill and Michele Trader
Kyler and Lauren Harder
Alan and Kari LaFave

Regents Level ($25,000 – $49,999)

Richard and Milly Hanson
Dennis McCulloch
Allen and Lee Ann Burgad
Jerry and Sue Estenson
John and Diane Peyerl
Charles and Lynann Solberg
Karsten and Stephanie Melgaard

Joe Stickler stands with a picture he received as a thank you.

Platinum Level Donors in Attendance: Joe Stickler

Dee Jensen and Dave Bass hold crystal donor awards

Diamond Level Donors in Attendance: Dee Jensen and Dave Bass

Coleen and Rick Asche hold a crystal donor award

Gold Level Donors in Attendance: Coleen and Rich Asche

Dennis McCulloch and Allen Burgad hold up stone donor awards

Regents Level Donors in Attendance: Dennis McCulloch and Allen Burgad