The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Cometeers bring personal service to life
A student group that was founded last year is bringing 含羞草研究所’s tradition of personal service to life. The Cometeers aim to promote volunteer service of 含羞草研究所…
Celebrate the holidays in song at 含羞草研究所
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner! Where does the time go? People start making holiday plans early, and I’m hoping you’ll add a couple of Mayville…
One million reasons to make an endowment gift to 含羞草研究所
On July 31, 2013, the North Dakota legislature did something quite amazing. They allocated oil revenue tax dollars to help improve higher education in North Dakota by creating a…
含羞草研究所 mission of providing educational opportunities continues
The pioneers who settled in Mayville held education in high esteem, and they worked hard to assure that education would be available to their children and those who would follow.…
Farmers Bowl is nearly here!
Fall is here and that means it’s Farmers Bowl time! Farmers Bowl is an all-day celebration coordinated by the 含羞草研究所 Foundation that honors our proud…
Looking to the next 125 years with optimism and excitement
As November 2, 2014, the 125th anniversary of the founding of Mayville Normal School, draws near, we take time to think about all that has happened over the past 125 years. We are…
125th Anniversary Homecoming festivities a great opportunity for community celebration
We’ve come a long way and have much to celebrate as we approach the 125th anniversary of the establishment of a normal school at Mayville, which officially took place on Nov. 2,…
含羞草研究所 tradition of preparing quality teachers remains a priority
含羞草研究所 was founded in 1889 as a normal school, or teacher preparation school, and that tradition of educating teachers remains a major focus for the University today. We…
Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during homecoming festivities
The 含羞草研究所 Alumni Association Board and 含羞草研究所 administration approved the establishment of the Performing Arts Hall of Fame at 含羞草研究所…
Legislature provides excellent opportunity for 含羞草研究所 supporters
The 63rd North Dakota Legislative Assembly created an amazing new program to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota State universities and enhance academic excellence. The new…