VCSU departments honor their graduating seniors with awards at the annual Senior Honors Program live from the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts.

On this week's Tost N' Jam, the guys are joined by former VCSU faculty member Kim Knodle who is currently working on a book series detailing the history of wrestling in North Dakota. The first book is titled "Mat Legends ND Class B" and is written by Kim, Frank White and Rod Volk. The guys also announce the retirement of the Tost N' Jam podcast and reflect on their three years together. That and the latest in local sports on this week's edition of Tost N' Jam.–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

VCSU students and employees who submitted pieces to The Forge, VCSU's literary journal, are invited to read or talk about their pieces at the annual Open Mic Night.

On this edition of Tost N’ Jam, Dan Gnadt – a former Vikings baseball player and member of the ’87 conference and district championship teams – joins the show to talk baseball at VCSU, his days as a Minor League umpire, and what he has been up to since leaving campus in 1988. We recap a great weekend of Conference tournament action for VCSU Golf, Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball.–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

On this week's episode of Tost N' Jam, the guys are joined by VCSU speech competitors Grady Hornung and Anastasia Weber who both recently competed at the national speech competition in Portland, Oregon. That and the latest in local sports on this week's edition of Tost N' Jam.–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

This week's Making Sense of AI lecture series focuses on AI in the Workforce. Featured presenters include Ryan Goellner from Gate City Bank and Tony Ambrose, Tech ND President/IT Consultant. –Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

Valley City State University presents the 134th Commencement Exercises live from the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.View the Commencement program: https://www.vcsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-Commencement-Booklet_online.pdf

This week's lecture focuses on AI in Education and features the following presenters: Jeff Fastnacht, Superintendent Bismarck Public Schools James Bear, Professor & Technologist, University of Jamestown Mary Baumgartner, Student at Valley City State University–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

This plain language session is designed to help you understand what AI really is, how it’s being used today, and where the real opportunities and risks lie. We’ll explore key ethical considerations, data privacy and security concerns, and responsible AI use. Presented by the Valley City State University AI Institute for Teaching and Learning.–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/

On this week's episode of Tost N' Jam, the guys are joined by Deb Burchill, who shares memories of her time as a basketball player at VCSU. That and the latest in local sports on this week's edition of Tost N' Jam.–Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support.Learn more about VCSU: https://www.vcsu.eduFollow VCSU on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleycitystate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcsuvikings X: https://x.com/VCSU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vcsu/