shirleyawardValley City (CSi VCSU Newsletter)  VCSU President Steve Shirley was honored with a Community Spirit Award from the Valley City Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet of the chamber and the Valley City–Barnes County Economic Development Corporation, held Thursday, April 24, at Sheyenne Riverbend Farm.

Shirley was one of three individuals honored for helping promote the Valley City area; included in his citation were his contributions to the community as VCSU president, board member of the Valley City–Barnes County Economic Development Corporation and president of the Valley City Rotary Club, among others.