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Foundation

The purpose of the VCSU Foundation is to support Valley City State University. The Foundation exists to raise and manage private resources of time, talent, and financial contributions to support the mission and priorities of Valley City State University, and provide opportunities for both the students and the University that are not funded through state funds.

  • The mission of the VCSU Foundation is to support VCSU by involving alumni & friends of the University in activities and private giving that meet the University's needs and advance its welfare.
  • The Foundation supports and coordinates the efforts of the Alumni Association, V-500, Booster Board and major giving activities.

Board of Directors 2024-25

  • President

    Jeff Nathan

  • Vice President

    Matt Pedersen

  • Secretary

    Dave Bass

  • Treasurer

    Liz Ryerson

  • Ken Astrup
  • Kirsten Baesler
  • Bob Bergan
  • DuWayne Bott
  • Joe Deutsch
  • Mark Finstad
  • Gigi Goven
  • Dee Jensen
  • Josh Kasowski
  • Ryan Leroux
  • Karsten Melgaard
  • Stephanie Ness
  • Mark Richman
  • Paul Sandness

Ex Officio - Non-Voting Members

  • VCSU President

    Dr. Alan LaFave

  • Others

    Cory Anderson - Executive Director for University Advancement
    Erica Buchholz - Vice President for Business Affairs

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

Date Meeting Venue Time
September 18, 2024 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
October 6, 2025 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 2:00 p.m.
November 20, 2025 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
December 8, 2025 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 2:00 p.m.
February 26, 2026 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
March 9, 2026 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (206) 2:00 p.m.
May 21, 2026 Foundation Board Executive Committee Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room 7:00 a.m.
June 8, 2026 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Student Center Skoal Room 1:00 p.m.
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