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North Dakota State University makes an undeniable difference in the lives of face-to-face, traditional classroom-based courses, a figure that leads the state students and the economic vitality of North Dakota, the region and the nation. by a large margin. NDSU is ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education among “We have become the institution of choice for students seeking a traditional, the top 108 private and public universities in the United States, and is a national residential, full-time degree in a rigorous research university environment, and model of a successful student-focused, land-grant, research institution. who intend to and do graduate in four years,” Bresciani said. “NDSU graduates, in “We now have the opportunity to deliver on the contributions only a top tier increasing numbers, are the economic backbone of our state’s future success as research university can make. I’m talking about achievements of huge they enter their careers or the increasingly strong graduate programs we offer.” proportions,” said President Dean L. Bresciani, who was named NDSU’s 14th NDSU excels in areas of innovative and technology-driven research, with president in 2010. “I predict the already substantial contributions we make to more than $150 million in research expenditures reported in fiscal year 2013. our students, our citizens and the economy of North Dakota will start to NDSU is listed in the Top 100 research universities in the United States for snowball.” research and development in agricultural sciences, chemistry, physical sciences, NDSU excels in departments and colleges across its campus, and people psychology and social sciences, based on research expenditures reported to the around the nation and world are noticing the university’s many accomplish- National Science Foundation. ments. That research is having an increasing impact on the region’s economy. Eight NDSU enrolled more than 14,600 students during the fall 2013 semester in start-up companies established by NDSU students, former students and faculty undergraduate and graduate programs, including more than 2,300 graduate members have been created from NDSU research discoveries, with more and professional students. More than 1,100 international students from 75 pending through fiscal 2013-14. countries attend classes. Approximately 95 percent of NDSU students are in A new STEM Classroom and Lab Building is under construction. It is designed

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for high use and cost efficiency, and will house classrooms, labs and study areas, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related courses, known as STEM. Any discipline will be able to hold classes in the building, which is expected to serve 4,000 to 5,000 students daily. Construction should be completed by spring 2016. NDSU: yesterday and today The state’s first land-grant university was established as North Dakota Agricultural College on March 8, 1890. Old Main, the campus’ landmark building, was completed in 1892. The name was changed to North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1960. The university is comprised of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Engineering; College of Human Development and Education; College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences; College of Science and Mathematics; College of University Studies; and College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. Today, NDSU’s outstanding academic departments offer 101 bachelor degree programs, 85 master’s degree programs, 51 doctoral degree programs, an education specialist degree and 12 certificate programs. Students work closely with NDSU’s chemists, engineers, architects, musicians, pharmacists, writers and other respected faculty who frequently are on the leading edge of research in their chosen fields. NDSU has more than 850 ranked India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, faculty and lecturers, program administrators and coaches, along with nearly Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan 200 part-time academic staff and more than 930 graduate assistants and and Vietnam. fellows. NDSU students participate in more than 280 student organizations to The NDSU main campus in Fargo consists of more than 108 buildings on develop personal and social relationships, explore new ideas, learn about approximately 44 square blocks or 261 acres. The university also has a number people from around the world and connect their course work with real world of state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Fargo. Statewide, NDSU is located on experiences. The organizations focus on academics, special interests, service, 18,488 acres of North Dakota land, which includes the main Agricultural performing and visual arts, religion and recreation. There also are intercultural Experiment Station in Fargo and eight research centers across the state. groups, honor societies, fraternities and sororities. As the state’s founding land-grant university, NDSU reaches out to residents across the state. The NDSU Extension Service is represented in every county in Fargo: a leading place to live, work and study North Dakota and conducts rigorous educational programs in agriculture and Fargo is the state’s most dynamic metropolitan area and is often listed as one natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development and of the best places to live in the country. Named an All-American City by the community economic development and leadership through its county, area National Civic League in 2000 and described as one of the country’s best college and state network of staff. The Extension Service had more than 817,000 direct towns by a variety of publications, Fargo-Moorhead is the largest community educational contacts across the state during 2013, including 25,250 with youth between Minneapolis and Seattle. About 200,000 people make their home in who participated in 4-H and other youth programs. Cass and Clay Counties. The university competes athletically at the NCAA Division I level, and has in Fargo is located in the prime agricultural land of the Red River Valley of the recent years experienced sweeping success. During that period, most teams north, and is nationally regarded as a vibrant and safe place. The F-M area has have reached post-season if not league and national championship levels, and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, and is regularity listed NDSU is ranked as one of the most successful overall Division I programs in the among the nation’s best college towns and quality-of-life leaders. nation. At the same time, the average grade-point average of athletes exceeds Fargo-Moorhead also is often cited as a leader in economic development and that of the overall student body, with several athletes annually receiving league job creation with NDSU as a prime catalyst, and is noted for its entertainment and NCAA academic recognitions. options, wealth of activities, excellent parks and outstanding shopping. Bison student-athletes complete in first-class facilities. The is home to the football team. The Shelly Ellig Indoor Track and Field Facility Preparing tomorrow’s leaders opened for training and competition in December 2012. And construction is Advances continue across the university, and the dedicated people of NDSU underway on the highly anticipated Sanford Health Athletic Complex. The $41 are optimistically looking to the opportunities of the future. In an evolving million expansion and renovation of the existing Bison Sports Arena, which global marketplace, NDSU is poised to educate students, conduct cutting-edge began in April, will transform the facility and the surrounding area. It will serve research and provide outstanding service to meet the needs of a changing as a “front door” venue welcoming student-athletes and campus guests with world. the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame, Hall of Champions and various fan services and As President Bresciani has pointed out, “NDSU’s successes are a growing facilities. reality that few can deny. We are accomplishing and contributing more to our will seat more than 5,700 fans for basketball, and the Nodak state and nation than ever before in history.” Mutual Insurance Company Basketball Training Facility will feature two courts at Look for even greater achievement in the years ahead. the southwest corner of the existing structure. An addition to the west side of the building, along with renovations, will house human performance facilities, including strength and conditioning, sports medicine and rehabilitation areas, and an academic center for student-athletes. An energetic student body Undergraduate and graduate students come from 52 North Dakota counties and 47 states. The university currently has more than 1,100 international students from 75 countries. NDSU has bilateral student exchange agreements with institutions in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Thailand. There also are memorandums of understanding with institutions in China, Greece, Iceland,

North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer Continuing the Championship Tradition 33 President dean l. bresciani

Dean L. Bresciani was named of American Studies, he designed and taught history of American North Dakota State University’s 14th higher education. As an adjunct assistant professor at the University of president on May 24, 2010, by the State Nebraska at Kearney from 1992 to 1998 he taught in the Department Board of Higher Education. Bresciani is of Management, as well as Counseling and School Psychology. well known for his dedication to stu- Bresciani earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hum- dents and regarded for his thoughtful- boldt State University, Arcata, Calif.; master’s degree in college student ness, energy and integrity. He brings to personnel from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio; campus the knowledge and experience and doctorate in higher education finance, with a doctoral minor in of a nearly 30-year career and has devel- economics, from the University of Arizona, Tucson. oped a broad leadership base in the He has an array of invited and juried publications and presenta- academic, administrative and political tions, and broad involvement in higher education associations ranging aspects of higher education. from scholarly to business affairs. He has held national leadership A native of Napa Valley, Calif., positions, including past council chair of the Association of Public Bresciani was vice president for student and Land-Grant Universities, and service on the board of directors for affairs at Texas A&M University in College Station from 2004 to 2008, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. He has and a full professor in the department of educational administration professional affiliations with the Council for the Advancement and through 2010. He was at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Support of Education, EDUCAUSE, Association for the Study of Higher Hill from 1998 to 2004 in positions including interim vice chancellor Education, National Association of College and University Business Of- for student affairs. From 1992 to 1998, he worked at the University of ficers, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administra- Nebraska at Kearney, in positions including director of Residential and tors. Greek Life and interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs. He has received numerous honors, including the Distinguished Through his career, Bresciani has gained an extensive background Alumnus Award in 2012 from Humboldt State University, Phi Kappa in strategic planning, enrollment management, facilities design and Phi Honor Society in 2010 from North Dakota State University, financing, auxiliary enterprises operation and the implementation Administrator of the Year in 2008 by Texas A&M University’s Student of business operation efficiencies and revenue enhancement mea- Government. He also received the Newsmaker Image Award in 2007 sures. A focus of his work is enhancing the accessibility and quality of from the Texas A&M Division of Marketing and Communications. He campus programs while improving the sense of welcome, support and was named a “Pillar of the Profession” by the National Association achievement for all members of the university and surrounding com- of Student Personnel Administrators and received the Foundation munities. of Excellence Award from the Association of College and University Bresciani was an adjunct full professor at Texas A&M University in Housing Officers-International. In addition, he received the Student the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resources Advocacy Award and Order of the Golden Fleece from the University Development. As a visiting assistant professor at North Carolina State of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, President’s Award for Distinguished University’s graduate school from 2003 to 2005, he taught in the high- Service at Bowling Green State University and Man of the Year honors er education administration program in the Department of Adult and at Humboldt State University. He is an honorary inductee of Alpha Phi Community College Education. As an adjunct lecturer at the University Omega National Service Fraternity, Golden Key International Honour of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2003 to 2004 in the Department Society and Frank Porter Graham Honor Society.

Timothy Alvarez Bruce Bollinger Ken Grafton Harlene Chuck Hoge Beth Ingram Prakash C. Mathew Doug Mayo Wendy McCrory VP for Student Affairs VP for Finance and VP for Agricultural Hatterman-Valenti Interim Executive Provost Interim Director of President and Staff Senate Administration Affairs Faculty Senate Director, NDSU Athletics CEO, Development President President Research and Foundation and Technology Park Alumni Association

Laura McDaniel Evie Myers Barbara Peterson Kelly Rusch Sarah Russell Marc Wallman Chris Wilson Dale Zetocha Assistant VP for VP for Equity, Executive Assistant to VP for Research and Student Body Interim VP for General Counsel Executive Director, University Relations Diversity and Global the President Creative Activities President Information NDSU Research Outreach Technology Foundation

34 North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer athletic DEPARTMENT

Lynn Dorn, women’s athletic director

Enthusiasm, innovation and hard work are the cornerstones to Lynn Dorn’s remarkable 37-year record at North Dakota State University. Prakash Mathew Troy Goergen Jack Maughan Pat Simmers In Dorn’s tenure as the director Interim Director of Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Athletics Marketing and Media Development Team Makers of women’s athletics, the Bison Relations Executive Director women’s teams have seven national titles, 62 North Central Conference titles, 36 championships and nine conference all-sports trophies to their credit. Three Bison competitors have been named the Honda Broderick Division II Most Outstanding Female Athlete, five received the NCC’s Stan Marshall Award, and there have been 138 All-Americans in six Steve Kennedy Maren Walseth Kari Thompson Ryun Godfrey sports since 1981. Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach In the classroom, the student-athletes’ academic achievement Men’s Golf Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball Women’s Track and mirrors their athletic excellence. Thirty-five women have been selected Field/Cross Country for 54 CoSIDA Academic All-America® awards and 18 have earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Named one of the five most influential people in Division II athletics by College Sports magazine in 1995, Dorn quickly credits others for NDSU’s ongoing success. “It’s the quality of the people who are part of the team at NDSU. The credit really goes to the coaches, who are outstanding individuals committed to the welfare of the student-athlete,” she says. “To be able Jeremy Jorgenson Justin Swanson Kelli Layman Amanda Voigt to manage that talent is exciting. I think I have the best job on campus.” Director of Sales and Director of Marketing Associate Director of Assistant Director of Dorn, named one of seven administrators of the year in 2002 by the Broadcasting and Promotions Athletic Academics Athletic Academics National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators and named the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Administrator of the Year in 1997, sees her role as a facilitator who empowers coaches to use their individual skills while working within a framework of common goals and themes. Dorn received her bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State in 1972 and her master’s degree in physical education from Minnesota in 1977. Stephanie Hamersky Casey Hornung Wayne Norman Kaye Ternes Zach Heidmann Assistant Athletic Equipment Athletic Equipment Assistant Ticket Marketing and Athletic Trainer Assistant Assistant Manager Promotions Assistant

Dr. Todd DeBates Dr. Rob Schulte Dr. Kent Yohe Dr. Kevin Melicher Dr. Charles Peterson Dr. Bruce Piatt Dr. Chris Robertson Dr. Curt Nyhus Team Dentist Team Chiropractor Team Chiropractor Team Optometrist Team Pharmacist Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health

North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer Continuing the Championship Tradition 35 Pat Fredrickson Colleen Heimstead Amy Ruley Chris Klieman David Richman Roger Kish Don Larson Tod Brown Associate AD Associate AD for Associate AD Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Business Compliance Development Football Men’s Basketball Wrestling Men’s Track and Field/ Baseball Cross Country

Darren Mueller Matt Johnson Scott Woken Jeff Schwartz Josh Hemingway Jim Kramer Jason Miller Brian Gordon Head Coach Head Coach Director of Sports Director of Athletic Director of Ticket, Event, Director of Athletic Director of Athletic Director of Football Softball Women’s Golf Medicine Media Relations and Facility Operations Performance Performance Operations and Olympic Sports Equipment Services

Ryan Perreault Wes Offerman Ryan Anderson Ryan Napoli Jenny Swenson Bobby Knodel Mike Kjellerson Danielle Pulkrabek Associate Director of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Assistant Strength & Assistant Athletic Assistant Athletic Assistant Athletic Assistant Athletic Athletic Media Relations Athletic Media Relations Assistant Conditioning Coach Trainer Trainer Trainer Trainer

Ryan Nelson Ashley Harris Dr. Deland J. Myers Linda Gangelhoff Tara Hoyme Margie Trickle Nancy Erickson Helena Johnston Multimedia Coordinator Athletic Academics Faculty Athletics Administrative Media Relations Administrative Athletic Program Athletic Program Coordinator Representative Coordinator Office Manager Assistant Assistant Assistant

Dr. Donald Marindale Dr. Heidi Lako-Adamson Dr. Jeff Lystad Dr. Matt Nelsen Dr. Ross Kringlie Dr. Nicole Gullickson Dr. Tim Uglem Dr. Vern Prochaska Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Team Physician Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health Sanford Health

36 North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer facilities

Building the Competitive Edge ellig sports complex for Bison Athletics Improvements are ongoing to the athletic facilities at North Dakota State University. The Fargodome completed multi-million dollar construction of the Sunderland Family Football Office Complex along with meeting rooms, equipment rooms and athletic training space in 2006. Construction has begun on the $41 million Sanford Health Athletic Complex with expected completion in the fall of 2016. The Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse also was upgraded to include a new electronic scoreboard, sound system, windows and chairback bleachers.

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GATE CITY BANK FIELD BENTSON BUNKER AT THE FARGODOME FIELDHOUSE North Dakota State University calls the The Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse is the home 18,700-seat Fargodome home for Bison football court for NDSU volleyball and will be the games. NDSU has also hosted a conference temporary home of NDSU women’s basketball basketball tournament and softball tournaments and NDSU wrestling while the new Sanford at the Fargodome, and it has been the site of Health Athletic Complex is being constructed. multiple NBA exhibition games. The 1,206-seat arena has been the site of many conference and NCAA playoff matches. A crowd of 18,665 witnessed NDSU’s first Division I football game August 28, 2004, when NEWMAN OUTDOOR FIELD the Bison shut out Valparaiso, 52-0. Crowds of The Bison baseball team plays at Newman more than 19,000 have packed the Fargodome Outdoor Field, an on-campus stadium with for NDSU football on seven occasions. seating for 4,419 that is shared with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent ELLIG SPORTS COMPLEX American Association. The NDSU softball team plays home games at the Ellig Sports Complex. Included is the SCHEELS ARENA Schlanser Track, a nine-lane, 400-meter Pro-Turf Scheels Arena will serve as the temporary home surface that hosted five North Central for the NDSU men’s basketball team while the Conference track and field championships from new Sanford Health Athletic Complex is being 1997 to 2004 and Summit League champion- built. The arena has a listed capacity of 5,000 ships in 2012 and 2014. Bleacher seating for and features numerous fan amenities. 3,500 is available for track and field. DACOTAH FIELD SHELLY ELLIG INDOOR The former home of NDSU football, Dacotah TRACK & FIELD FACILITY Field was upgraded to a Sprinturf artificial NDSU’s training and competition space includes surface in 2009 and became the new home for a 200-meter, eight-lane track plus additional NDSU women’s soccer in 2013 after installation bentson bunker fieldhouse practice lanes. The infield has four runways for of new bleacher seating, adjustments to field pole vault, long jump and triple jump along with lighting, and the addition of an LED soccer shot put and weight throw sectors. scoreboard on one end.

SANFORD HEALTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX The Sanford Health Athletic Complex will be the new home of Bison men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling when completed in the fall of 2016. The main arena in the complex, the Scheels Center, will seat 5,700 spectators.

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SHELLY ELLIG INDOOR TRACK SCHEELS ARENA

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38 North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer student-athlete support

The NDSU athletic programs strive to provide personalized support for all student-athletes. The administrators, coaches and staff at NDSU have made a commitment to ensure that the needs of the student-athlete come first.

ACE: Academic collegiate enhancement Intercollegiate athletics, in cooperation with Orientation and Student Success, offers an academic enhancement program designed to assist all student-athletes. Tutors are on site and assist student-athletes by providing one-on-one or small group assistance. Each head coach has specific academic criteria for admission into the program. In cooperation with various services and units available for students at NDSU, the ACE program includes: • Academic orientations • Helping student-athletes improve study skills for academic success • Identifying university resources to assist student-athletes • Coordinating structured study and tutorial programs • Monitoring semester and yearly academic progress

Residence life Living on campus is an important part of the college experience. It’s a way to make new friends and join a variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational activities. National studies show students living on campus are more likely to persist in their education and earn higher GPAs than their off-campus peers. The Department of Residence Life offers a variety of options for on-campus living, from traditional men’s and women’s halls to four-bedroom apartments. The goal is to provide NDSU students a clean, safe, comfortable and affordable environment where academic success is encouraged and supported. On-cam- pus living offers the opportunity to become part of a learning community.

Strength and conditioning NDSU takes a comprehensive approach to the physical development of the student-athlete. Strength training, speed development, plyometrics, agility and conditioning programs are based on the specific movements and physiological demands of each sport. Under the supervision of NDSU’s four full-time strength and conditioning coaches, Bison student-athletes follow year-round training programs that Media coverage increase each student-athlete’s level of strength, power, speed, agility, The media spotlight shines on NDSU’s athletic teams from the opening of fall conditioning and flexibility. camps into the summer months. With four network television stations, three sports talk radio hosts, and the state’s largest daily newspaper all headquartered in Fargo, the Bison are continually a hot topic locally and in the region. Sports medicine Along with regular television news coverage on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX Student-athletes at NDSU receive outstanding care for athletic-related affiliates, the Bison receive expanded regional and national coverage of select injuries. The athletic training staff has access to fully equipped facilities at the regular-season games and championship events on ESPN, FOX Sports, and Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, Fargodome and Newman Outdoor Field. other regional carriers. Scott Woken, director of sports medicine, heads a staff of 10 certified athletic trainers who attend all practices and competitions, home and away. Plus, several talented and skilled Fargo-Moorhead area medical specialists assist in GoBison.com the diagnosis and treatment of Bison student-athletes. GoBison.com is the online home of NDSU athletics. The university partnered with SIDEARM Sports in 2013 to re-launch the most interactive and mobile friendly website in the athletic department’s history. Beyond regular news releases, schedules, rosters, game recaps and statistics, fans can visit GoBison.com to watch live in-game stats of most home events, video features with players and coaches, purchase tickets and view photos. Plus, with the NDSU All Access subscription plan, broadband Internet users can log on to watch live and on-demand video of many home contests and special events, as well as coaches shows and news conferences. GoBison.com is now available on any tablet or handheld device through an all-new adaptive mobile site, which delivers all of the regular desktop content to your mobile browser in a unique format without downloading an app.

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The Peace Garden State One trip to North Dakota and you’ll understand why it’s known as the friendliest and safest state to visit. In fact, from agricultural products to quality of life, North Dakota is often at the top of the charts. Discover the spirit of North Dakota and unlock the fascinating stories from the state’s legendary past.The glow of the breathtaking Northern Lights shines brightly on the paths taken by historical legends George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Sitting Bull, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Saka- kawea along with the state’s contemporary heroes, Lawrence Welk, Peggy Lee, Roger Maris, Phil Jackson, Virgil Hill, Rick Helling, Darin Erstad and Travis Hafner. From the settlers of the past to the farmers of the present, agriculture always has been and will continue to be the strength of North Dakota. The state is home to some of the richest soil in the world. North Dakota is a prime exporter of agricultural products, taking the trophy in production of several crops. North Dakota ranks first in the production of flaxseed, canola, durum wheat, all dry edible beans, all dry edible peas, spring wheat, honey, lentils, sunflowers, barley and oats. About 10 percent of North Dakota’s area, the band of rich soil 40 miles west of the Red River, is often called the “Breadbasket of the World.” Livestock production is second only to wheat in North Dakota’s agricultural economy. It is most important in western North Dakota where the land is less suited for grain crops. The main livestock are beef, dairy cattle and hogs. The importance of cattle ranching has been challenged in recent years by the development of North Dakota’s tremendous oil and coal reserves. North Dakota’s oil reserves - known as the Bakken and the Three Forks Forma- tions - have been making headlines for their size and viability. Some reports estimate the Bakken Formation could boost the U.S.’s oil reserves by 10x. Currently, an average of 218,000 barrels of oil are pumped from wells in North Dakota each day. In 2008, oil production became the #2 industry in North Dakota, which is the fourth largest oil producing state in the U.S. Gas was first discovered in North Dakota in 1907. Today more of the state’s natural gas is a by-product of oil production. More than 92-million cubic feet of natural gas is captured annually in North Dakota. Among coal-producing states, North Dakota ranks ninth and produces 3 percent of the nation’s output. North Dakota has one of the world’s largest deposits of lignite coal. Quality of life in the heartland is rarely matched. In its annual crime survey, CQ Press has ranked North Dakota the safest state in the nation in 11 of the last 15 years. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in North Dakota. The state is home to a variety of cultures, including Scandinavian, Ukrainian, German, Germans from Russia, and Native American. North Dakota’s 14 state parks and recreation areas are nestled in the shadows of historic forts and sprawled among the stunning Badlands. From primitive campsites to cabin rentals, evening programs in outdoor amphitheaters to guided interpretive trails, you’ll find quite joys and great adventures. North Dakota’s invigorating winter days, plentiful snowfall and varied terrain have made it a winter playground. Activities such as snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, ice fishing, sledding and skating are favorite pastimes.

—Information and photos from the North Dakota Tourism Division

40 North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer FARGO-MOORHEAD

An All-American City Less than ten thousand years ago, the area that is now Fargo-Moorhead was Fargo-Moorhead became a mecca for hopeful refugees from the overcrowded 200 feet below the surface of Lake Agassiz, a huge inland sea formed at the end east. The railroad brought a constant stream of settlers seeking a new life on of the last iceage. Over centuries the waters receded, leaving six feet of rich, America’s newest frontier. black soil that today make the Red River Valley one of the world’s most fertile Today the population of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area is more than farmlands, with Fargo and Moorhead as its center. 200,000, and there seems to be no end in sight to the persistent prosperity and Located in the center of North America, the Red River Valley is a 30-40 mile growth. While agriculture is still prominent in the local economy, Fargo-Moor- wide strip of land that gently rises westward from the Red River running head has also become an important focal point for other professions, including northward between North Dakota and Minnesota, extending into Canada. Rich, government, education, medicine, retailing and manufacturing. black soil produces an abundance of crops such as potatoes, sunflowers, sugar From dance to theater to music, Fargo-Moorhead is rich with cultural arts. beets, wheat, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, and lentils. Industry and agriculture The local attractions are mostly reflective of the roots of our original settlers. are closely related in Fargo-Moorhead. With two meat-packaging plants, sugar The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center and Bonanzaville, USA are two and sunflower processing plants, creameries and a malting barley plant, the sites filled with pioneer spirit and old-time hospitality. The area park districts metro area processes most of its own products. maintain more than 3,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities. When you visit Fargo-Moorhead, you will find yourself in one of the most Fargo-Moorhead takes pride in its cultural park, Trollwood, as well as its warm-hearted communities in the entire nation. Our community is currently the all-year indoor skating and hockey arenas. Several swimming pools, numerous largest shopping destination between Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Spokane, ball diamonds and winter-summer playgrounds and picnic grounds bring the Washington. We are home to a vibrant economy, unique attractions and great outdoors to all the people regardless of the weather. In addition to the numerous dining establishments of every kind and flavor. The two cities are popular NCAA Division I athletic events at North Dakota State University, divided by the Red River of the North which also serves as the border between Fargo-Moorhead is also home to the F-M RedHawks professional baseball team the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The river itself is unique as it flows of the American Association, and the USHL’s Fargo Force hockey team. north to eventually drain into Lake Winnipeg. The city of Fargo was named for one of the owners of the Wells-Fargo Express —Information from the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Vistitors Bureau Company, William G. Fargo. In 1885, the existence of many lawyers in Fargo and easy divorce laws prompted thousands of unhappy married people to apply for the “Ten-Minute Divorce.” Also in Fargo’s history is the Great Fire of 1893, started 1 when Mrs. Rosa Herzman discarded ashes behind her grocery store. They were ignited, and fire spread from what is now Main Avenue to the north. By the end of the day, downtown Fargo was devastated. The city of Moorhead was named after William G. Moorhead, an executive of the Northern Pacific Railway. In fact, the Northern Pacific Railway had a profound impact on both the economy and population of the area. Originally settled by Scandinavian and European immigrants, Fargo and Moorhead became boomtowns with the arrival of the NP in 1871. When the Northern Pacific Railroad was selecting its crossing site over the Red River, eager land speculators spared no effort to learn of the location. Railroad officials marked a false route a few miles north of Moorhead, Minnesota to throw speculators off the trail. This area, now Oakport Township, was known for years as “Bogusville.” Under the Homestead Act, settlers were given 160 acres in exchange for living on the land and farming part of it for at least five years. Suddenly

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1 Downtown Fargo offers a variety of 4 Sellout crowds enjoy American Association entertainment and exquisite dining. The professional baseball at Newman Outdoor Field. 21st century has brought multi-million dollar private and commercial re-development to the 5 The Roger Maris Museum inside West Acres business district, including the establishment Mall traces the career of the legendary Fargo of NDSU’s downtown campus in three formerly athlete who hit 61 home runs to break Babe vacant buildings. Ruth’s single-season record in 1961.

2 The Fargo Blues Festival plays annually on 6 Rose Creek Golf Course is one of five public the outfield grass of Newman Outdoor Field, courses in Fargo. NDSU’s on-campus baseball stadium. 7 Summertime tradition in Fargo includes “Rib 3 The historic downtown , built Fest,” a celebration of the best barbecue in the in 1926 and fully restored in 1999, features world. Thousands of people attend each year to independent films and concerts. enjoy ribs, chicken, and live entertainment outside the Fargodome.

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42 North Dakota State University Women’s Soccer NCAA COMPLIANCE

orth Dakota State University’s athletics program is rich in With your assistance and cooperation, we believe we can continue tradition. Its storied history includes national, regional, and to represent the university with integrity, the highest of ethical Nconference championships and champions. On top of these standards, and the belief in doing what is right. athletic achievements are numerous academic championships earned Whether you are an alum, donor, booster, or friend of Bison by our student-athletes. As we strive to continue the championship Athletics, the university is grateful for your support. Together we can tradition of Bison Athletics, we must always seek the highest of ethical accomplish the common goal of ensuring a positive experience for all conduct. student-athletes. North Dakota State University is unconditionally committed to NDSU is subject to penalties for all violations committed by any NCAA rules and regulations. As an NCAA member institution, we must alum, donor, booster or friend. be responsible for ensuring that everyone abides by those rules. There Please contact the NDSU Compliance Office at (701) 231-5696 if is no margin for unethical behavior. you need a specific NCAA rule interpretation.

ARE YOU A REPRESENTATIVE OF — Assisting NDSU coaches by picking up transcripts, — You may not provide student-athletes with any NDSU’S ATHLETICS INTERESTS? films, or any other information pertaining to a special discounts, payment arrangements (e.g., prospect’s ability from the prospect’s educational cosigning a loan), credits on a purchase (e.g., airline You are a representative of NDSU’s athletics interests, institution. ticket, clothing), or services (e.g., dry cleaning, more commonly known as a “booster”, if you meet any — Providing a benefit to high school, prep school or transportation). of the following conditions: community college coaches. — You may not allow student-athletes to use your — You have been or are a member of any organization telephone or make free calls. that promotes NDSU’s athletics program (e.g., NDSU NCAA RULES REGARDING THE INTERNET — You may not provide awards or gifts to student- Foundation, Team Makers). athletes for any reason. This also prohibits — You have made a financial contribution to The internet is considered similar to email, telephone honorariums for speaking engagements. All awards the NDSU athletics department or its booster calls, or general correspondence. Therefore, it should to student-athletes must meet all NCAA legislation organization. not be used by boosters to contact prospects, their and be approved by the Compliance Office. — You have ever assisted in the recruitment of families, or their coaches. Participation in “chat rooms” — You may not entertain student-athletes or their prospects for NDSU. with prospects is strictly prohibited. families and friends. You may not even buy them a — You have provided benefits (e.g. summer jobs or cup of coffee or a can of soda. The only exception to occasional family meals) to enrolled student-athletes. NCAA RULES REGARDING BOOSTER this is that you may, on an occasional basis, provide a student-athlete or team (not family members or — You have arranged for or provided employment for INVOLVEMENT WITH PROSPECTS enrolled student-athletes, or assisted in providing any friends) with a meal. The meal can be catered, but it benefit to enrolled student-athletes or their families. must be in your home. — You may not provide financial aid or benefit of any — You may not use the name or picture of a student- — You have ever, in any way, promoted the athletics kind (e.g., clothing, special discounts, lodging, meals, program at NDSU. athlete to advertise a commercial product. transportation, tickets, loans of money) to prospects — You may not purchase complimentary admissions or their relatives. from a current student-athlete. NOTE: Please remember that once you become a — You may not contact a prospective student-athlete booster, you retain that identity indefinitely. — You may not provide an honorarium to a student- to congratulate him/her on signing a National Letter athlete for speaking engagement. of Intent to attend NDSU. WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE — You may not provide transportation or arrange for NOTE: These rules apply throughout the student- STUDENT-ATHLETE? payment of transportation costs for a prospect or his/ athlete’s entire enrollment at NDSU. her relatives or friends to visit campus. A prospective student-athlete, commonly known as a — You may not earmark funds nor pay for specific WHAT CAN YOU DO? “prospect,” is any individual who has started classes for prospects to attend an NDSU summer camp. — You may not employ or arrange for employment the 9th grade. In addition, student-athletes enrolled — Forward information about prospects to the of a prospect before the completion of his/her in preparatory school or two-year colleges are appropriate NDSU coaching staff member. senior year. After graduation, a booster may employ considered prospects. Ultimately, a student remains — View a prospect’s athletics contest on your own a prospect as long as compensation is for work a prospect until enrollment at a four-year collegiate initiative, provided you do not contact the prospect actually performed and at a rate commensurate with institution. It is possible for a younger student-athlete or his/her relatives, coach, principal, or counselor in an experience and the going rate. to be a prospect so it is a good idea to treat all athletes attempt to evaluate the academic or athletic abilities — You may not provide anything to a prospect or the as prospects until they enroll. of the prospect. You are responsible for all incurred prospect’s family or friends without prior approval costs or fees at a contest. from the Compliance Office. WHO CAN RECRUIT FOR — Speak to a prospect on the telephone ONLY if the NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY? prospect initiates the call. You are not permitted to NCAA RULES REGARDING have a recruiting conversation, but you may exhibit Only North Dakota State University coaches who BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT WITH normal civility. Under such circumstances, you must successfully complete the annual NCAA Coaches ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETES refer questions about the athletics program to the Certificate Exam, which tests their knowledge of athletics department staff. NCAA recruitment legislation, are permitted to be — You may not pay for or arrange for payment of — Employ a prospect or student-athlete, provided involved in the recruiting process. As a booster, you room, board, or any type of transportation at any time permission has been granted by the athletics are specifically prohibited from: for currently enrolled student-athletes, their relatives, department. The student-athlete will ask you to — Making any recruiting contacts with prospects or or their friends. provide employment information to the athletics their relatives. This includes telephone calls, letters, — You may not provide student-athletes with any department prior to employment. emails, and facsimiles, along with any face-to-face sort of extra benefit, which refers to any special contact either on or off campus. arrangement provided a student-athlete or his/her relatives or friends with the benefit unavailable to the general student population.

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