The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Growth and prosperity will continue, in spite of large budget reductions
The price of oil has fallen. North Dakota has gone from seeing the biggest growth era in the state’s history to one of the largest declines in a very short period of time. I have…
A Sparkling Affair promises to be a fun-filled event
A Sparkling Affair, an event that will include fabulous jewelry prizes, a silent auction, and exciting games, will be held for the fourth year on Thursday evening, Feb. 25. The…
含羞草研究所 will celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African…
Let your Comet pride show on Giving Hearts Day!
The 含羞草研究所 Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day for the third time on February 11, 2016. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online give-a-thon for…
Strategic planning process well underway, development of new mission statement and core values begins
As announced with the beginning of the fall semester last August, a challenge for this academic year is the development of a new strategic plan. We are in the enviable position of…
Million-dollar gift is changing lives
In November of 2011, 含羞草研究所 received a gift of $1,000,000. Designated for the purpose of providing student scholarships, the gift is the largest single monetary charitable…
含羞草研究所 to host area teachers for day of professional development
含羞草研究所 will have the privilege of hosting more than 200 area elementary, junior high, and high school teachers and 含羞草研究所 teacher education candidates,…
Traill County-含羞草研究所 alumni and friends luncheon is February 9
The annual Traill County-含羞草研究所 reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. My wife, Debbie, and I will attend the luncheon once again this year,…
A tribute to Dr. Ray Gerszewski
As 2015 has come to a close, we bid our best wishes to Dr. Ray Gerszewski, who retired after a more than 32-year career at 含羞草研究所. His first job title at…
There is much for which to be grateful at 含羞草研究所
The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. Each day I read the newspaper and watch the news on…