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October 2018
Welcome Home! Homecoming 2018
October 7 - 14
dickinsonstate.edu/homecoming MASTER ILLUSIONIST ELLIOT ZIMET TO PERFORM DURING DSU HOMECOMING WEEK
By: Cambria Morales, communications intern
Dickinson State University (DSU) is thrilled to present Master Illusionist Elliot Zimet as part of the 2018 Homecoming celebration. Inspired by Harry Houdini, David Copperfield and Lance Burton, Zimet’s passion for magic sparked at the age of nine when he saw his first magic show. Born in the Bronx, a New York City borough, Zimet’s greatest inspiration has always been his home state of New York and its world-renowned influence and trends. Applying this vibrant culture, along with personal wit, charm and original content, Zimet has indeed become a master of his craft. Dedicated to his work, Zimet appeared on the first season of America’s Got Talent as a semi-finalist and has since performed in venues like Madison Square Garden and the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. Zimet has toured for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Rated PG-13, the show incorporates some illusions and language that may be inappropriate for children. Audiences can expect exotic birds, humor, mentalism and heart-pounding illusions. Zimet will take the stage in DSU’s Dorothy Stickney Auditorium Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
MANHU FROM CHINA
Saturday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium $10 - adults | $5 - seniors, children, and students with ID General admission tickets can be purchased in advance at www.dickinsonstate.edu/worldfest or at the door the night of the performance. The box office will open at 6 p.m. For more information visit www.dickinsonstate.edu/worldfest
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CHAPMAN AND FARSTVEET INDUCTED INTO THE NAIA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME On Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2018 Hall of Fame inductees. Among those selected were two former Blue Hawk athletes Paul Chapman (’90) and Rory Farstveet (’93). Their selection marked the first time Blue Hawk football has been recognized in the NAIA Hall of Fame (HOF). “This is such an honor for Paul Chapman and Rory Farstveet. As three-time All-Americans they are two of the all-time greats in Dickinson State football history,” said Interim Athletic Director and Blue Hawk Head Football Coach, Pete Stanton. “They are the first DSU football players to be inducted into the National Hall of Fame. We are excited for both of them and their families on this well-deserved honor.” Chapman was a student athlete at Dickinson State from 1986 to 1989. He is originally from Canada. From the day Chapman walked onto the campus at Dickinson State, he made an immediate impact. He was a starter as freshman and named all-conference that year. The 1986 team had an undefeated regular season and hosted the first playoff game in the history of Dickinson State. In Chapman’s time at Dickinson State, the teams he played on had a 35-5 record, won three conference championships and had four playoff appearances. Chapman was also very active on campus as a student senator. He left DSU a three-time All-American, the first to do so in school history, and he was inducted into the Dickinson State Hall of Fame in 2002. Chapman was drafted into the Canadian football league and spent two seasons there. He has since had a successful career as a strength and conditioning coordinator at University of North Dakota and University of New Hampshire. “I am truly and deeply humbled by this honor,” said Chapman. “I was very fortunate to be part of a great football program at Dickinson State. I was surrounded daily by great coaches and great players. Dickinson State has been part of my life everyday since the day I graduated. I give a very personal thank you to Coach Biesiot and Coach Etzold for their support and mentorship in my life and in my coaching.” Farstveet was one of the most dominant players in the history of Dickinson State and the North Dakota collegiate conference as an offensive lineman. In his first year as a Blue Hawk, he helped lead the team to a 9-2 record, including a conference championship and a national playoff win. He was named all-conference as a freshman. He excelled throughout his undergraduate career and in his senior year, the Blue Hawks won a another conference championship. Farstveet was named first-team all-conference and All-American for a third time, the second time as a first-team All-American. Farstveet was named the most valuable player of the North Dakota collegiate conference and DSU’s outstanding athlete. Farstveet was named to the Dickinson State Hall of Fame in 2004 and he is considered one of the top players in the history of Dickinson State. He dominated games from his offensive line position and led his team to the best finish in the history of the school. “I was very fortunate to have played with a group of phenomenal young men at Dickinson State University and am very humbled at my selection to the NAIA Hall of Fame,” said Farstveet. “I look back on my time at DSU with great pride and appreciation for the coaches, players and staff that I was blessed to have been a part of. I wouldn’t trade my experiences at DSU for anything.” The NAIA HOF induction ceremony will take place at the 2019 American Football Coaches Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6-9, 2019.
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MEET IAN MABRY, DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY’S NEW ART PROFESSOR AND GALLERY DIRECTOR
3-DAY START UP RETURNS IN OCTOBER
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
Dickinson State University (DSU) has a new assistant professor of art and director of the DSU Mind’s Eye Art Gallery. Meet Ian Mabry. Originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, a small college town about halfway between Nashville and Knoxville, Mabry joined the DSU family mid-August, just in time for the fall 2018 semester. We wanted to get to know him a little better, so we asked him a few questions. What made you decide to apply for a job at DSU? DSU was offering a position teaching ceramics and art appreciation and managing the art gallery. These were all professional goals of mine as I was applying for jobs. What did you do before coming to DSU? For the last three years, I have been an artist-in-residence and part-time instructor of ceramics at the University of North Dakota. Before that, I was a graduate student in ceramics at the same institution. What do you love about art in general? I love its ability to draw us into the present moment. What is your favorite medium to work with and why? I think clay may be my favorite medium because of the plasticity of the material. It changes shape so easily, and I can manipulate it aimlessly until I recognize a worthwhile avenue to follow in the construction of a form. So far, what is your favorite thing about DSU? The warmth and welcoming attitudes of my colleagues. What are your goals as the new director of the Mind’s Eye Art Gallery? I hope regular visits to the gallery will become part of everyone’s personal “to-do” list – both on campus and throughout the community. What is your vision for the gallery? My vision is for a gallery that regularly and consistently offers high-caliber exhibitions that will entice newcomers and amaze visitors.
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY’S MIND’S EYE ART GALLERY TO PRESENT ALUMNI EXHIBIT
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
In light of Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Legends of Dickinson State 2018 Centennial Homecoming, the Mind’s Eye Art Gallery will present the DSU Centennial Alumni Show, an exhibition of artwork created by graduates with majors or minors in DSU’s fine and performing arts program. The show will run Oct. 8-Nov. 7, 2018, with a reception Friday, Oct. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Since the only underlying theme for this exhibit is that the artists are DSU alumni, visitors can expect to see a wide variety of artwork. “People can expect an attractive presentation of artwork that reflects the competence of formal training under DSU’s fine and performing arts program and the continued professional development of its art graduates,” said Ian Mabry, assistant professor of art and director of the DSU art gallery. People often find that visiting an art exhibition can be an enriching experience. “People should attend art exhibitions whenever and wherever possible for meditative and thought-provoking visual experiences,” said Mabry. “Indulging in other people’s unique visions and expressions can be intellectually and emotionally enriching.” Don’t miss this opportunity to share in the celebration of DSU and its alumni
and to support the arts in this community. Come visit the DSU Centennial Alumni Show. The Mind’s Eye Art Gallery, located on DSU’s main campus in the lower level of Klinefelter Hall, is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For questions or for more information, contact Ian Mabry at ian.mabry@dickinsonstate.edu.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Dickinson State University (DSU) is pleased to partner with Stark Development Corporation to bring a highly engaging 3-Day Startup event to area entrepreneurs and businesses. 3-Day Startup Dickinson State is an intensive workshop open to students and the community designed to create viable entrepreneurial endeavors over the course of a weekend. The event will take place Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-28, 2018 in the Student Center Ballroom on the DSU campus. The workshop will start at 5 p.m. Friday and run until 11 p.m. at the latest. Saturday’s all-day session, scheduled from 8 a.m.-10 p.m., will be followed by an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. session Sunday to close the event. 3DS is open to students of all years, majors and experience levels as well as working and entrepreneurial professionals. The weekend event challenges participants to create new and exciting business models and put them to the test in a short period of time. On day one, participants will arrive—with or without startup ideas—and a facilitator will lead the group through dedicated brainstorming, preliminary pitches and feedback, and team selection modules. Some teams may work late into the night while others may prefer to rest up in preparation for the second day. Day two will include customer discovery, where teams will exit the building or hit the phones and talk to potential customers. They will also experience structured mentorship, intermediate pitches and feedback sessions. This segment places heavy emphasis on business model generation. During the third and final day, participants will work on continued execution—including pitch workshops—leading into presenting their final pitches or demos to an esteemed panel of mentors and investors. “3-Day Startup is a fun and innovative way to learn entrepreneurship by actually creating a viable business model over the course of an intensive three-day workshop,” said Darrell Neubert, SBDC director and assistant professor of business at DSU. “Last year DSU students and community members came together to create three innovative business models. This year we hope to double those efforts!” This program is free to attend and open to the public, though space is limited. Interested individuals must submit an application as only 40 participants will be selected for the unique workshop. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 12. For more details regarding 3-Day Startup or to apply, please visit www.dickinsonstate.3daystartup.org.
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOST 7TH ANNUAL BOO HAWKS
Dickinson State University (DSU) will host the seventh annual Boo Hawks event Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Wienbergen Hall gymnasium from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year’s event is expected to exceed last year’s record numbers of over 2,100 attendees. Initiated in 2012, Boo Hawks has now hosted over 6,000 visitors from the community. “We are always excited for this time of year,” said Austin Boepple, member of the planning committee. “This year’s event is expected to bring an even larger crowd and the committee is ready for it! This year’s event will feature once again a coloring contest sponsored by the DSU Business Club and Phi Beta Lambda.”
Dickinson State University Stoxen Library REGULAR HOURS Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 10 pm Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday 4 pm - 10 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Cowboys & Candlelight SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Individual Ticket - $60 Table (Seats 8) - $750 Children Tickets - Contact the DSU Heritage Foundation 701-483-2486 contact@dsuheritagefoundation.org
25 DAYS OF WELCOME AT DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY
By: Cambria Morales, communications intern
The new school year is always an exciting time at Dickinson State University (DSU). Returning students are eager to reunite with their friends, faculty and staff are anxious for classes to begin, and new students are excited to see what campus life has in store for them. One of the ways DSU has helped students transition into each new school year is the Week of Welcome. The celebration begins the weekend before classes start and lasts through the first week of school. Students can attend and participate in events hosted in various locations across campus, like the Student Center, King Pavilion or the Residence Halls. This year, DSU decided to try a different approach. The schedule of events was extended from one week to almost a full month, reinventing the tradition. This year’s celebration, named “25 Days of Welcome,” was composed of a mixture of diverse experiences designed for students. From activities as simple as tie-dying to more in-depth events like guest speakers and group discussions, students attended many engaging activities. Some offered food and live entertainment and others had information about great causes for students to get involved in. The most well-attended events were the Campus Activities Board (CAB) Bash; guest speaker Dr. Justine Shuey presenting Let’s Talk About Sex!; and Puppies in the Pavilion. While many of these events are designed to entertain students, there are also educational activities that are mandatory for students to attend. Alcohol, Parties & the Law, presented by C.L. Lindsay, focused on the dangerous and potentially illegal situations that students get involved in. The seminar is designed to help students avoid situations such as sexual assault and drunken driving while still being able to enjoy time with friends. Another seminar mandatory for some students focused on plagiarism and was led by DSU’s Tutoring Center Coordinator, Olivia Lawrance. The discussion was meant to help students discover the proper use of outside sources, university expectations and policies toward plagiarism, and how to avoid plagiarism in any writing style. By offering fresh and exciting events for a longer period of time, DSU has given students the opportunity to engage in campus life like never before. The 25 Days of Welcome was planned with the intention of welcoming all students to campus and getting them excited about what lies ahead, and it has done just that. It can only get better from here!
ALUMNI S P O T L I G H T
OPTOMETRIST JOHN HANSTAD ’13 This month’s Dickinson State University (DSU) Alumni Spotlight shines on Dr. John Hanstad, a former Blue Hawk basketball player who graduated Cum Laude in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Dr. Hanstad, can you please tell us a little about yourself? I am an optometrist working at Emmerich Eye Clinic in downtown Dickinson. I grew up in Dickinson, went to Dickinson High School and have always loved the area. I love living close to family and friends, and I enjoy living in a smaller community atmosphere. The town has changed in the four years of optometry school I spent in the Phoenix, Arizona, area, but it is still home to me, and I am happy to be back. I spend most of my time with my wife Mallory (graduated from DSU in 2011 with a BS in Nursing) and my son Thomas (2) who also love being close to family. I enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing and basketball when I am not working. Why did you choose Dickinson State University for your bachelor’s degree? I chose Dickinson State because I love Dickinson and wanted to stay in the area. I knew DSU would prepare me well for my future career. Was there a certain professor who made a big impact on your life? Dr. Martin (chemistry teacher) and Dr. Schaunnessy (biology teacher) always made class fun. They made us think independently and prepared me well for future learning. I really learned how to study because I had to keep up. They were also always available for questions and were never too busy to help students. What is a favorite memory you have of your time as an undergrad? My favorite memories from my time at DSU will always be playing basketball for the Blue Hawks and going on our bus trips. I made lifelong friends in the process and really learned how to push myself and work hard. What are you most proud of when you look back at your time at DSU? I am most proud of learning what hard work is and being able to represent Dickinson at DSU. What was the most difficult thing for you as an undergraduate, and how did you overcome it? The most challenging thing for me was trying to apply to professional school while playing sports as well as the pressures of trying to get good grades that would allow me to attend optometry school. What did you enjoy most about being a Blue Hawk? I most enjoyed the small campus/class size because students and faculty were able to get to know you on a personal level. I also really enjoyed any time with the basketball team, except for the 6 a.m. practices. What would you tell someone who is considering attending DSU? You get a superior education with a huge bang for your buck. No matter what school you go to, it is nice to be known on campus rather than just being another “number” at a big school. There isn’t anything a big school has that DSU can’t offer if you are willing to apply yourself and work hard. How did your time at DSU help you to be successful in your later pursuits? My time at DSU allowed me to be successful later by teaching me lessons about hard work, perseverance and that nothing in life is given to you. You have to work for and earn what you want in life, and my time at DSU cemented that for me. What are you doing now? I am an optometrist at Emmerich Eye Clinic in downtown Dickinson. My focus of practice is ocular disease, contact lenses and pediatrics. By: Salena Loveland, student intern
BARNHART NAMED CSTAND’S CREATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Margaret Barnhart, longtime Lecturer of English for the Department of Language & Literature at Dickinson State University (DSU), was recently notified that she has been named the 2018 Creative Artist of the Year by the Communication, Speech, and Theatre Association of North Dakota (CSTAND). The award recognizes an individual’s creative achievements in the fields of communication, speech and theatre. Introduced by Don Ehli— friend, DSU colleague, and former Creative Artist of the Year award recipient—Barnhart accepted the distinction at the CSTAND conference banquet Sept. 14, 2018. Specifically, the nominating group noted Barnhart’s work in written and oral communication, as well as theatre. Her novel, Under the Twisted Cross (2010), brings to life the story of an American prisoner-of-war in Germany during World War II. The book has been included in both history and literature high-school classes as supplementary reading. Barnhart has made several “speak-to-theauthor” appearances in schools and communities in western North Dakota. She has also been the featured speaker at various Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies as well as at a number of regional conferences, including those for the North Dakota Library Association, Southwest North Dakota Support Staff, Delta Kappa Gamma, and others. In 2016, Buffalo Commons Press of Minnesota released Barnhart’s second publication, Home for Supper, a series of short stories reflecting upon life-lessons learned in childhood and around the family supper table. Regarding theatre, Barnhart has been an actor, a director, and an adjudicator of plays for several decades. “Of those roles, I love most to perform,” she notes. “I love to make a character real and credible, to connect with an audience somehow through their emotions, whether the character I play is noble or nasty.” Whether performing in comic or more serious roles, Barnhart has made audiences laugh and cry, smile and sigh. “I am honored to receive the Creative Artist of the Year award from CSTAND, and so proud to join a number of DSU faculty and alumni who have been so named in the past,” said Barnhart. “Dickinson State University is well-represented in the CSTAND Hall of Fame.”
Homecoming 2018
October 7 - 14, 2018
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