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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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