Aug 12th, 2019 This week's Hotline includes the following articles: • VCSU Ag Bowl to be held Aug. 29 • Russi works TEDxFargo • Becker performs at ClarinetFest 2019 • What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City… The VCSU Hotline! online newsletter is published every other week during the summer. Deadline to submit articles (photos encouraged) is 3 p.m. the Friday before publication. VCSU Ag Bowl to be held Aug. 29 The VCSU Athletic Department, in partnership with First Community Credit Union, is hosting the second annual VCSU Ag Bowl on Thursday, Aug. 29. This year’s Ag Bowl is also the VCSU football season opener as the Vikings host rival University of Jamestown for a 7 p.m. game. The night’s events start at 5 p.m. with food, games and tailgating. Kickoff for the game is at 7 p.m., and the night concludes with a postgame fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m. Free tickets to the VCSU Ag Bowl are available at local sponsors. Please join us as we recognize and honor our agriculture producers and all those who work in or alongside the agriculture industry! VCSU Ag Bowl Sponsors First Community Credit Union Ag Country Farm Credit Services Puklich Chevrolet Stoudt-Ross Ford ADM FEI Bank Forward Legend Seeds Central Plains Ag Services Dacotah Bank Russi works TEDxFargo Jenni Lou Russi, VCSU associate professor of communication arts, worked as a volunteer for site preparation and registration at TEDxFargo, held July 26 at the Fargo Civic Center. Becker performs at ClarinetFest 2019 Daniel Becker, D.M.A., VCSU assistant professor of music, gave a solo performance at ClarinetFest 2019 on July 28 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. Becker showcased his interest in music of women composers by performing “Fantaisie” by French composer Augusta Holmes. ClarinetFest 2019, the International Clarinet Association's annual conference, featured performances, master classes, lectures and presentations by performers and instructors from around the world July 24-28. Accompanist for Becker was Esther Park, assistant professor of music at East Tennessee State University. What's happening at VCSU and around Valley City ... Monday, August 12 Tuesday, August 13 12:05 p.m. Rotary, Student Center 5:30 p.m. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Wednesday, August 14 noon Kiwanis, Valley City Town & Country Club 6 p.m. Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Valley City Eagles 7:15 p.m. Music at the Park presents Demasi Brothers, City Park Thursday, August 15 Payday 7 a.m. Optimists, Vicky’s Viking Room Friday, August 16 Saturday, August 17 Sunday, August 18 Monday, August 19 Faculty Contracts Begin 4 p.m. VCSU Golf Outing (contact [email protected] for more information) Tuesday, August 20 8 a.m. to noon Continental Breakfast and Welcome Back with guest speaker 12:05 p.m. Rotary, VCSU Student Center 4:30 Viking Family Picnic, Chautauqua Park Wednesday, August 21 noon Kiwanis, Valley City Town & Country Club Thursday, August 22 7 a.m. Optimists, Vicky’s Viking Room Friday, August 23 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Welcome freshmen and families at hot dogs & lemonade lunch, Library Mall Saturday, August 24 Sunday, August 25 Monday, August 26 VCSU fall semester classes begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 12:05 p.m. Rotary, Student Center 5:30 p.m. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Wednesday, August 28 noon Kiwanis, Valley City Town & Country Club Thursday, August 29 Payday 7 a.m. Optimists, Vicky’s Viking Room Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 Monday, September 2 Labor Day–No VCSU classes, offices closed Go to www.valleycitynd.org/calendar.php to see more events happening in and around Valley City.
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