North Dakota State University students talk about why it’s important to do their part to help keep everyone on campus safe during the COVID-19 pandemic:
“It’s important to protect the herd because I value my in-person education and would like to keep it that way.”
Matthew Friedmann
Year: Graduate Student, Student Body President
Major: Educational Leadership
Hometown: Mendota Heights Minnesota
“I choose to wear a mask because I care about the well-being of others and I want us to all be able to stay on campus. I feel it’s my duty to protect the herd in any way I can.”
Aaron Dwyer
Year: Senior
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Ramsey, Minnesota
“I wear a mask so I can protect my family and friends.”
Kylee Arndt
Year: Senior
Major: Electrical Engineering, Student Body Vice President
Hometown: West Fargo, North Dakota
“Part of being in the Bison family means we look out for each other. And there is no better way to look out for each other than getting tested for COVID-19. I get tested every week at the Student Health Center to protect the herd.”
Katlyn Balstad
Year: Junior
Major: Management Communication
Hometown: Fosston, Minnesota
“I think it’s important to get tested because you have peace of mind knowing you are safe when doing activities with family and friends.
Austin Rolandson
Year: Senior
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Byron, Minnesota
“I wear a mask and keep my close contact circle small to protect myself and the people around me. And it’s fun to match my mask to my outfit!”
Halie Van Vleet
Year: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Hometown: West Fargo, North Dakota
Free COVID-19 testing events are scheduled each Thursday in October at the Shelly Ellig Indoor Track Facility on the NDSU campus. Walk-ins are welcomed. You also can pre-register at the North Dakota University System website to speed up the process on testing day. A testing event also is schedule for Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Ellig complex. All events open at 1 p.m.