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Paper written by DSU’s Brevik highlighted by Soil Science Society of America

March 24, 2021

A paper written by Dr. Eric Brevik, professor of geology and soils at Dickinson State University (DSU), was recently highlighted by the Soil Science Society of America. The paper, titled Pivoting to online laboratories due to COVID-19 using the “Science of Agriculture” digital tools: A case study, focuses on the rapid adaptation to remote teaching for laboratory courses Brevik experienced at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the tools he used to instruct successfully in a remote environment. The paper underwent a full peer review and was accepted for publication in Natural Sciences Education, a journal from the American Society of Agronomy.

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Back to the huddle: Biesiot returns to teaching in hyflex environment

March 12, 2021

Biesiot poses for a photo during his class.

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused educational institutions, including Dickinson State University (DSU), to adopt new methods in order to continue delivering instruction to their students. From continuing in-person instruction with precautions in place, to shifting to online and hybrid modes of teaching, instructors have learned many new technologies. These new methods of delivery have helped students to navigate the constraints the pandemic has caused. When other methods of instruction are available, student learning becomes more flexible and opens up different ways of integration into an instructor’s lecture.

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New technology installed in classrooms across DSU campus

March 12, 2021

Anthony Willer (right), distance learning specialist at DSU, instructs Monica Watson (left), professional advisor and Tutoring Center specialist, to use the new equipment in a classroom.

AVI Systems of Bismarck, North Dakota, recently completed the installation of new equipment across the campus of Dickinson State University (DSU). About 15 rooms were fitted, including some inside Klinefelter Hall, May Hall, Murphy Hall, and the Ag Building. The equipment functions were then demonstrated to faculty and staff. Each training session covered:

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DSU’s Hauf to receive national dissertation award

February 12, 2021

Dr. Lori Hauf, associate professor of business at Dickinson State University (DSU), was recently notified she received the 2021 Council for Business Teaching and Research (CBTR) Doctoral Dissertation Award from the National Business Education Association (NBEA). Hauf will be honored at the 2021 NBEA annual convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, during an awards luncheon April 2, 2021.

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DSU’s Department of Natural Sciences adjusts and thrives during the pandemic

January 15, 2021

Written by Dr. Craig Whippo, co-chair of the Department of Natural Sciences and associate professor of biology at DSU

The beginning of a new year is often a time to look back as well as look forward. As 2021 begins, the students and faculty of the Department of Natural Sciences at Dickinson State University (DSU) have many accomplishments to acknowledge and celebrate. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, we have continued to innovate, create a supportive educational community, and provide access to scientific expertise and resources.

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DSU’s School of Education celebrates 18 graduates during fall 2020 pinning ceremony

January 7, 2021

Dickinson State University’s (DSU) School of Education celebrated recent graduates during a virtual pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The fall semester of 2020 was certainly challenging, however, in true Blue Hawk fashion, 18 education majors persevered despite the pandemic and demonstrated their excellence by completing their student teaching with flying colors.

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Perspective from the Perch: President Easton reflects on 2020 at DSU

January 6, 2021

Written by Steve Easton, president of Dickinson State University (DSU)

But DSU is indeed a place where we dare mightily in the face of adversity. It has been heartwarming to see the hard work of all involved with DSU in response to the challenges of 2020. Thank you to all, from alumni and other supporters to students, who made 2020 memorable in positive ways. Those of us who love DSU have a lot to be proud of, as our “college on the hill” has had many accomplishments this year, despite the pandemic. I’d like to share a few of them.

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Dickinson State to resume face-to-face instruction for spring semester

December 22, 2020

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As the number of active cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have decreased in North Dakota, members of the Dickinson State University (DSU) President’s Cabinet met Tuesday, Dec. 22, and voted to return to the University’s protocols for “Yellow Status: Moderate Community Spread” effective Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.

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Student Spotlight: Colter Hickok ’21, composite social science education major

December 14, 2020

Tell us about your life before you came to Dickinson State University (DSU).

I’m from Bridger, Montana, but I graduated from Laurel High School in Laurel, which is about 30 miles away from Bridger. I have two sisters, one older and one younger. If you are a middle child, you know the struggle.

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DSU faculty members earn Master Teacher in Resilient Teaching and Learning certificates

November 25, 2020

In its effort to build a sustainable model of distance teaching and learning, Dickinson State University (DSU) contracted with Learning Corps, LLC in the fall of 2020. Learning Corps works with institutions of higher education to help faculty build the best learning environment that they can using all the tools they have available.

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