Hi! I’m Emily Christensen. I grew up in Minot, ND and attended the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where I obtained a degree in Biology. My passion for biology has always resided in my interest in aquatic species and habitats which is why I chose to pursue a fisheries focus here at Valley City […]
I am the fisheries professor in the Fisheries and Wildlife program at VCSU. I grew up in Louisiana, spent about 10 years in Texas, over 2 years in Utah, and ended up here in North Dakota in 2011. I am an avid hunter and fisherman in my spare time and have a significant interest in
I am in my 22nd year as a Biology professor at Valley City State University and am currently the Chair of the Science Department. My background is in the study of aquatic macroinvertebrates, the many different type of small aquatic insects, snails, leeches, crustaceans, mussels, and other organisms found in freshwater. Growing up in rural
Hi, my name is Alex Reiten, I’m 20 years old, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Fisheries Science at VCSU. I grew up on a farm near Valley City, and graduated from Litchville-Marion High School with a class of 9. In my free time I enjoy practicing martial arts, working on engines, and being outside.
My name is Ellen Anderson and I am from St. Francis, Minnesota. I went to school at Vermilion Community College before attending VCSU. I earned an Associate’s of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Management there. I began school at VCSU in the fall of 2016. I am a double major at VCSU majoring in Fisheries
My name is Josh Manzke, and I am currently a junior here at Valley City State University studying Fisheries and Wildlife science. I am from Benson, MN located in the Southern central part of the state. Hunting and fishing have been a part of my life ever since I can remember and has taught me
My name is Spencer Dorsey and I am currently a Junior at Valley City State University majoring in fisheries and wildlife science and biology. My primary focus here at VCSU is in the Fisheries Science pathway. I have a deep passion for the outdoors, especially anything aquatic, which has led me through my educational career.
My name is Morgan Gentzkow. I am from the Sanborn, North Dakota area. I went to elementary and high school at the small school of Litchville-Marion, graduating with a class size of 12. I am currently a junior at VCSU as a double major majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Science with a concentration in wildlife,
Texas field ecology biography My name is Dillon Praus. I am originally from Dickinson, North Dakota. I am currently a Junior at Valley City State University studying fisheries and wildlife, with a focus in wildlife and conservation law enforcement. I love spending my free time hunting and fishing. One of my favorite things to do
The Life and Times of Cooper Folmer By Cooper Folmer This story, much like many other stories begins like this. Back in 1997 a young man was born in Bismarck, ND. The married couple was so honored that they were going to be called his parents. They decided to name him Cooper (that’s me). Cooper