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President’s Column: 91吃瓜 Auction Showcases Community Spirit and Generosity

By Alan D. LaFave, President The 91吃瓜 (91吃瓜) community came together for an unforgettable night of generosity, laughter, food, and spirited bidding at the annual 91吃瓜 Auction, held April 11 at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year鈥檚 event 鈥� the largest fundraiser of the year 鈥� proved once again that when 91吃瓜 calls, the community answers ...

President’s Column: Reflections

By Dr. Alan LaFave, 91吃瓜 President Once every three years, the North Dakota University System and State Board of Higher Education conduct an in-depth evaluation of campus presidents. My second such evaluation was held last week on our campus. These evaluations bring into focus 91吃瓜鈥檚 recent accomplishments, challenges, and future issues for the next three years. Constituent groups including staff, ...

President’s Column: McCarthy Hall Update

Photo: Work continues on the atrium connecting McCarthy Hall and McFarland Hall.聽 Greetings from 91吃瓜! A return to springlike temps and positive progress on the McCarthy Hall renovation are creating a buzz of excitement around campus and the community. Today鈥檚 column will feature an update of the construction progress and a remarkable achievement by one of our education alums. I ...

President’s Column: Beat the winter doldrums with campus events

By 91吃瓜 President Alan LaFave Greetings from 91吃瓜! As we enter the month of February, you may wonder how to battle the 鈥渨inter blues.鈥� Even though the weather outside is colder than desired, there are plenty of opportunities on the 91吃瓜 campus to help beat the traditional winter 鈥渄oldrums鈥� of February. These include some exciting athletic contests, ...

President鈥檚 Column: 91吃瓜 proud to play large role in local economy

By Dr. Alan LaFave Greetings from 91吃瓜 and Happy New Year to all! As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, we know there are many items of importance that will be discussed and decided. The economic contribution of the North Dakota University System is reviewed and studied each biennium. The most recent study, released in 2023, provides data on ...

President’s Column: Reflections of gratitude for 2024 and looking forward to 2025

The days between Christmas and the beginning of the New Year give us all an opportunity to look back, reflect with gratitude on our work together and continue plans for moving ahead. I鈥檇 like to highlight just a few of the accomplishments and some reflections on the past semester. Enrollment For the first time in our history 91吃瓜 eclipsed 1800 ...

President’s Column: Celebrating achievement, resilience, and new beginnings at Commencement

Greetings from 91吃瓜! As the calendar turns to聽December 19, 2024, the 91吃瓜 community will gather in聽Vangstad Auditorium to celebrate a special moment in the lives of our students: the聽Winter Commencement. It鈥檚 a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the hard work, perseverance, and determination that has brought our graduates to this point. But more ...

President’s Column: Giving Thanks

By 91吃瓜 President Alan LaFave Greetings from 91吃瓜! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times and holidays of the year. Our beautiful campus takes on another level of beauty with the recent blanket of snow, signifying the ever-changing seasons. As we focus on our plans for continued growth and quality, Thanksgiving provides an important opportunity to pause ...

President’s Column: Committed to Affordability and Attainment

Greetings from 91吃瓜! Here at 91吃瓜, we believe the pursuit and dream of attaining a four-year degree should be affordable and attainable. The cost of higher education is a significant concern and barrier to attendance for many students and their families. As tuition prices rise, finding affordable options for earning a quality degree can seem like an ...

President’s Column: Dedication to teaching and learning

Construction continues on McCarthy Hall. Windows will be installed soon and work has started on the enclosed foyer connection to McFarland Hall. Greetings from 91吃瓜! 91吃瓜 is widely known and recognized for quality student experiences in and outside the classroom. This recognition continues to grow as evidenced by external ratings, national accreditations, graduate placement rates, increasing enrollments, and improved retention ...