--- title: "Dordt in the News: June 20 - July 10" date: 2023-07-10T14:07:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-in-the-news-june-20-july-10" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [News](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=news) Jul 10, 2023 # Dordt in the News: June 20 - July 10 Here's where Dordt University was mentioned in the media and by news sources during June 20 – July 10. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/DJI_0117.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=fe36be70&v=34b588be21ad12934487ada230a60eb62d5dc0eaef695726df629f5b042b69e3) ![]()Here's where Dordt University was mentioned in the media and by news sources during June 20 – July 10. *July 5* **Kokomo Tribune:** [New pitch clock shortening games in Northwoods League](https://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/new-pitch-clock-shortening-games-in-northwoods-league/article_594551a0-18f8-11ee-ac1f-53de7246af2b.html) For outfielder Nolan Christianson, adjusting to the pitch clock this summer has been easier compared to playing at Dordt University, an NAIA school in Iowa. A pitch clock is enforced at the NAIA level but not every stadium has an on-field clock. “It’s a lot harder than here, where you can see it,” Christianson said. “I kinda like it. I like having less time for thinking \[at the plate\].” *July 3* **New Orleans Saints:** [Meet the New Orleans Saints coaches: Mike Martinez](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/meet-the-2023-new-orleans-saints-coaches-mike-martinez) “The Boise, Idaho native played basketball at Dordt University (Sioux Center, Iowa) and graduated with degrees in communication and sports management.” **Le Mars Sentinel:** [Many bees buzzing in Plymouth County](https://www.nwestiowa.com/sentinel/many-bees-buzzing-in-plymouth-county/article_dec2fd24-1794-11ee-af7c-e34a848b688e.html) “Plymouth County is buzzing with bees thanks to an increase in apiaries. In fact, the entire section of Northwest Iowa is so saturated with bees that Dordt University put their Introduction to Beekeeping class on hold.” *July 1* **Sioux City Journal:** [Fred Verwoerd appointed Vice President for University Operations at Dordt](https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/business/verwoerd-appointed-vp-university-operations-dordt/article_e40a6516-14ff-11ee-b290-9319eea906c8.html) “Fred Verwoerd has been appointed Vice President for University Operations at Dordt University.” **Sioux Center News:** [Sioux Center United Reformed plans ahead](https://www.nwestiowa.com/scnews/sioux-center-united-reformed-plans-ahead/article_63c526ac-15db-11ee-afaa-03f7feb5ed6c.html) “Other spaces have been outgrown. With many Dordt University students attending worship during the school year, the church has had families prepare and serve meals for them, eating together in a time of fellowship. But the kitchen is small and not well set up for such events.” *June 30* **Sioux Center News**: [Thrive Center summer Lego Club to begin](https://www.nwestiowa.com/scnews/thrive-center-summer-lego-club-to-begin/article_b0b5186a-15da-11ee-92ee-5fd1ce505949.html) “When children gather at Dordt University’s Thrive Center for Applied Behavior Analysis in July, they’ll be building more than Lego sets — they’ll be building communication skills.” *June 26* **KIWA Radio:** [Dordt Ag Stewardship Center is site for inaugural livestock forum](https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/dordt-ag-stewardship-center-is-site-for-inaugural-livestock-forum/) “The first-of-its-kind livestock forum at the Dordt Agriculture Stewardship Center will give vital information to regional livestock growers.” *June 21* **USDA:** [NIFA invests $7.3 million to increase food and agriculture education workforce](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/announcements/nifa-invests-7-million-increase-food-agriculture-educational-workforce-A7501) “The Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy program area in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Education and Workforce Development program seeks to increase the number of K-14 educational professionals trained in the food and agricultural sciences.” --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/DSC2509.cropped.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.4499-0.3031&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=a882bb09&v=d443906940fa9af0cf513fe902f273647f0fc4714980d458fe5a5958d15d03db) Academics Agriculture Research and Scholarship Jul 12, 2023 ## Dordt emeritus faculty member receives $500,000 to share beekeeping with STEM educators Dordt University has received a $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to train secondary school teachers to capture the interest of Generation Z students in the sciences and address pollinator decline utilizing honeybees. Dr. Duane Bajema, professor emeritus of agriculture, will serve as one of the primary investigators for this grant. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-emeritus-faculty-member-receives-500-000-to-share-beekeeping-with-stem-educators) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-23/News/campusdroneshots5.22.23-0163.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=5ba0535f&v=1bede4feba1ca09b65fcaf4137fa4ddc5fe69aa1c366ec60b072dba61aea4bf2) Academics Jul 10, 2023 ## Dordt takes on summer construction projects To secure additional classroom space, housing, and parking options, Dordt University has taken on some renovation and construction projects this summer. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-takes-on-summer-construction-projects) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) 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) Aug 21 Athletics Women's Soccer #### [8/21 Dordt University Women's Soccer at Bethel - Thresher Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-21-dordt-university-womens-soccer-at-bethel) ![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]]>