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A day in the life: DSU students share agricultural knowledge with area youth at annual Kids Day on the Farm event

April 21, 2021

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

Spending a day on a farm is a great opportunity for those who live in urban areas to experience a lifestyle different from their own. There is one club at Dickinson State University (DSU) that brings the farm life to the city: the Agriculture Club. For the last 31 years, the Agriculture Club has hosted a free event, Kids Day on the Farm, at DSU’s indoor arena. During this event, members of the Agriculture Club share their knowledge with children from Dickinson and the surrounding communities and hope to pique their interest in the subject.

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DSU’s Steffan surpasses $1.2 million in STEM grant funding

March 19, 2021

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

Dr. Joshua Steffan, associate professor of agriculture, microbiology, and soil biology at Dickinson State University, was recently awarded a five-year grant totaling $250,000. The grant was awarded by the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND EPSCoR), an organization that strives to show the importance of STEM to not only elementary through graduate school students, but also to stakeholders in North Dakota. This grant also has a large undergraduate student component that allows Steffan to mentor students as they conduct research.

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A competition of young minds: Annual Science Olympiad event held at DSU

March 17, 2021

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

The quiet hallways of Murphy Hall were abuzz with the activity of young students. What could cause this shift in atmosphere? For the past 27 years, Dickinson State University (DSU) has hosted the Science Olympiad regional competition, and middle school and high school students have flooded the DSU campus to participate in different science-related events. Hundreds of students from Beach to Bismarck and everywhere in between come to DSU for a day of competition.

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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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DSU nursing clinicals: Overcoming challenges in a changing environment

March 2, 2021

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

During this time of uncertainty, those in the medical profession have been pushed to their limits as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the nation and the world. Not only has this atmosphere changed the way medical professionals work, but it has also changed how those looking to enter the profession study. The brightest rays of hope shine on these students. This semester, nursing students from Dickinson State University (DSU) will be completing their clinicals and these challenges have certainly not kept them from persevering.

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DSU’s Brevik shares advice with science graduates

February 3, 2021

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

Dr. Eric Brevik, professor of geology and soils at Dickinson State University (DSU), recently had the opportunity to share his advice to recent graduates of environmental science degree programs through a panel conducted by Zippia.

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The inside scoop: Study tips to help you succeed

January 26, 2021

Maci Wehri, a tutor for DSU’s Tutoring Center, helps Cass Venner and Connor Polkowske with their classwork.

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

With a new year comes a new semester, new classes, new things to learn, and new challenges. One major challenge that most students face, on an almost daily basis, is studying for classes. Studying can sometimes be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. From prepping how and where you study, to gathering what you may need, you can make reviewing for a class a lot simpler and less stressful! As a senior studying English at Dickinson State University (DSU), I am here to tell you what helps me to study more effectively and what resources DSU has to offer.

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Turkey Time: DSU’s community Thanksgiving dinner

December 11, 2020

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. The mere mention of the Thanksgiving holiday conjures up images of abundant amounts of food. Enough food that one would be full for days, or even eat leftovers for a week! However, some people are not that lucky, and this year has been hard on many families. While some families have lost loved ones, others have fallen on financial hardship and have even lost their jobs because of the current pandemic. For some, the holidays can be a way to enjoy the company of their family and friends, and for a while, they can forget about the problems in their life all while they enjoy a homecooked meal.

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Kayden Heckaman: The Artistic Student Intern Writer

December 9, 2020

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

Hello, everyone out there in the wide cyber world! You are probably wondering who I am. Well, my name is Kayden Heckaman and I am a non-traditional senior studying at Dickinson State University (DSU). I am currently majoring in English creative writing with a minor in graphic design and will be graduating in spring 2021. I am also interning with DSU’s Office of University Relations as their student writer. I am from a small town in North Dakota that is right on the North Dakota-Montana border called Beach where I live with both my mother and my older brother, along with my two dogs, our cat, and three chickens.

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A new “lease” on life: DSU’s Pulver Hall undergoes renovations

November 13, 2020

Written by Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern

What usually happens to buildings that fall out of use? One possibility is that they are abandoned, decay, or become condemned. Another is that they are remodeled and given a new life. One such building at Dickinson State University (DSU) is getting a second chance at bringing life and purpose to the campus and community, and that building is Pulver Hall. This building is located northwest of Delong Hall on the University’s main campus. Before the Vietnam War, Pulver Hall’s main purpose was to be a six-floor residence hall and was considered the “twin” to Delong Hall. However, when the war ended and college enrollments diminished across the United States, it was no longer needed for use as a residence hall.