--- title: "Dordt in the News: January 23 - February 15" date: 2023-02-15T10:52:00-06:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-in-the-news-january-23-february-15" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Academics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=academics) [Arts](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=arts) [Athletics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=athletics) Feb 15, 2023 # Dordt in the News: January 23 - February 15 ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/campusjanuarysnow-11.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=0e1b3bfc&v=a0448b856cc4f72dcbf313334927d3433aabf8cbd8cf1bc87e91288e91f6aded) ![]()*February 15* **Sioux County Radio:** [Dordt mens volleyball players earn GPAC honors](https://siouxcountyradio.com/news/2023/02/14/dordt-mens-volleyball-players-earn-gpac-honors) Dordt University senior Caleb Kulesza was named the GPAC / Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Attacker-of-the-Week. Also, Dordt sophomore Robert Piekarz was named the GPAC / Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week. *February 10* **Northwest Iowa Review:** [Dordt professor watches skies for comet](https://www.nwestiowa.com/scnews/dordt-professor-watches-skies-for-comet/article_7d841bd0-a889-11ed-a33d-bf1bac423b0a.html) Associate professor of chemistry and planetary science Dr. Channon Visscher monitored the path of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which “last appeared in the solar system about 50,000 years ago.” *February 8* **Sioux City Journal:** [Dordt University to host “4th Avenue Jazz Concert” in late February](https://siouxcityjournal.com/entertainment/music/dordt-university-to-host-4th-avenue-jazz-concert-in-late-february/article_897cd7fc-d953-5192-a73a-ea638119bc1b.html) Dordt University will host a 4th Avenue Jazz Concert in late February. *February 7* **The World and Everything in It podcast:** [February 7, 2023](https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it-february-7-2023-1675723335) School choice has arrived in Iowa. The World and Everything in It spoke with Dordt University Political Science Professor and Iowa State Senator Dr. Jeff Taylor about the Students First Act, along with Education Professor Dr. Tim Van Soelen, who serves as executive director for the Center of the Advancement of Education (CACE) . *February 3* **Sioux City Journal:** [Dordt women’s basketball team earns sweep of Morningside, wins 22nd game](https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/local/dordt-womens-basketball-team-earns-sweep-of-morningside-wins-22nd-game/article_6ad14030-5a28-53d6-843d-16ab4bdfe4ab.html) The Dordt women's basketball team won it's 22nd contest of the season with a 77-67 win at home over Morningside Wednesday night. *February 2* **Sioux City Journal:** [Dordt men knock off Morningside, tie the Mustangs for 2nd place in GPAC](https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/local/dordt-men-knock-off-morningside-tie-the-mustangs-for-2nd-place-in-gpac/article_a2678736-4bc7-51d0-ad57-37bbd15267dc.html) The Dordt men's basketball team moved into a tie for second-place in the GPAC after knocking off the No. 18-ranked Mustangs at home, 101-89 Wednesday. **About Dordt University** As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review. --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/Best-Colleges-in-Iowa-2023-Badge.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=b18e9d9d&v=877a91f20f18106a2654abed298dbf5e60508fd94e1f7d0c8f61d17730620fb1) Academics Feb 15, 2023 ## Dordt University ranked among the best colleges and universities in Iowa Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-ranked-among-the-best-colleges-and-universities-in-iowa) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/2022-11-07_002801.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=fb0cf9e5&v=5a657e5b2141f5b969575c257c90cb68c5497b0fb48cbe2d205ea40c877c5e8b) Music Feb 15, 2023 ## Dordt University to hold two ensemble concerts in March Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-to-hold-two-ensemble-concerts-in-march) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Aug 19 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-19) Aug 20 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-20) Aug 20 Athletics Men's Soccer #### [8/20 8:00 PM Dordt University Men's Soccer at Carroll - Nelson Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-22-100-pm-dordt-university-mens-soccer-at-carroll) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>