--- title: "Dordt in the News: March 21 - April 5" date: 2024-04-05T15:10:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-in-the-news-march-21-april-5" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [News](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=news) Apr 5, 2024 # Dordt in the News: March 21 - April 5 Here’s where Dordt University was recently mentioned in the media and by news sources. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2024-03-26_002664.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=182fb723&v=6c6548e38676ed2b5ea2e1656044b771eb25696d4686e6064b7051cc1b27b2bc) ![]()**April 4** - "Monday's solar eclipse won’t be total over Iowa, but it’ll still be a good show" ([Radio Iowa](https://www.radioiowa.com/2024/04/04/mondays-solar-eclipse-wont-be-total-over-iowa-but-itll-still-be-a-good-show/) and [Sioux County Radio](https://siouxcountyradio.com/local-news/plan-for-mondays-partial-eclipse-in-iowa/)) "It’s been seven years since a total solar eclipse darkened parts of the Midwest, and although Monday’s event won’t be a total eclipse in Iowa, it will be significant for most of the state. Chemistry and Planetary Sciences Professor Channon Visscher, at Dordt University in Sioux Center, says you will definitely notice something’s happening." - "[Men have basketball fun at noon](https://www.nwestiowa.com/scnews/men-have-basketball-fun-at-dordt/article_8bab121e-f28d-11ee-a34c-7f0751d64ab2.html)" (Sioux Center News) "For most people, their noon hour is a time to kick back and relax over a quick meal. For one group of men, that time is better spent on the basketball court at the Dordt University Recreation Center in an event they call noonball." **April 3** - "Dordt starts construction on dining commons, auditorium expansion" ([KIWA](https://kiwaradio.com/local-news/dordt-commons-construction-begins/), [Sioux City Journal](https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/education/dordt-construction-dining-auditorium/article_54f938e2-f1f0-11ee-bc3c-973227d23ff8.html), [Sioux County Radio](https://siouxcountyradio.com/local-news/dordt-commons-construction-begins/)) "Construction for Dordt University’s new dining commons and B.J. Haan Auditorium expansion has started. Vice President of Operations Fred Verwoerd says earthwork will begin this month and the foundation will be set, with work contained to the area between the Campus Center and the B.J. Haan Auditorium until after commencement." ****April 2**** - "[Dordt heads all-GPAC women's basketball teams](https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/basketball/women/dordt-heads-all-gpac-womens-basketball-teams/article_9108f0b4-f067-11ee-88ac-5386abc28645.html)" (Sioux City Journal) **April 1** - "[Dordt's Karly Gustafson named NAIA All-American for second time](https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/college/dordts-karly-gustafson-named-naia-all-american-for-second-time)" (Mitchell Republic) "Dordt University women’s basketball standout Karly Gustafson, a native of Ethan, was named to the NAIA’s All-America third team on Monday, April 1, marking the second time in her career she has earned All-American honors." **March 29** - "[Dordt host senior's biblical artwork](https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/in_the_news/dordt-hosts-senior-s-biblical-artwork/article_39b294b0-ed32-11ee-a889-e33eb516e8a2.html)" (NW Iowa REVIEW) "An art exhibit titled “Emphasis on Metamorphosis,” which features the work of senior art major Jonathan Trimble, is on display in the Department of Art and Design Gallery in the Ribbens Academic Complex at Dordt University in Sioux Center." **March 27** - "[Dordt claims program's first women's NAIA championship](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39818300/dordt-claims-program-first-women-naia-championship)" (ESPN) "Dordt (Iowa) claimed the program's first NAIA championship with a 57-53 victory over Providence (Mont.) on Tuesday night." - "'[This was incredible': Dordt women reflect in title win](https://www.keloland.com/sports/this-was-incredible-dordt-women-reflect-in-title-win/)" (KELO) "Dordt won their first ever NAIA National Championship on Tuesday night, claiming a 57-53 win over Providence from Montana." - "[Dordt women's basketball team ends 50th season with program's first national title](https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/basketball/women/dordt-50th-season-first-national-title/article_5737ed9e-ebae-11ee-b355-53b9dc41eb19.html)" (Sioux City Journal) - "[Dordt's reluctant MVP: Sievers provided engine to national title run](https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/basketball/women/dordts-reluctant-mvp-sievers-engine-title/article_189aa098-ec00-11ee-abad-5bfe2a0c2b1f.html)" (Sioux City Journal) - "[Dordt women's basketball wins first NAIA National Championship in program history](https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/sports-spotlight/sports-spotlight-dordt-womens-basketball-wins-first-naia-national-championship-in-program-history/)" (Siouxland Proud) "A moment that was years in the making, fifty to be exact. The Dordt Defenders ascended to the top of the NAIA women’s basketball world, defeating Providence 57-53 last night to claim its first national title in program history." **March 26** - "[Manhattan's Eliana Kuperus, Dordt halt Providence's record-breaking season in NAIA championship](https://406mtsports.com/college/frontier-conference/university-of-providence/providence-argos-naia-womens-basketball-championship-dordt-defenders/article_53822c48-ebbb-11ee-92e9-1f81e38d94c2.html)" (406 MT Sports) "Eliana Kuperus returns to Montana in 100 days as a NAIA national champion. A three-sport standout at Manhattan Christian, Kuperus scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in Dordt’s (Iowa) 57-53 title-clinching victory over Providence on Tuesday night." **March 23** - "[Dordt celebrates 50 years of women's basketball amid NAIA tournament run](https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/column/dordt-womens-basketball-naia/article_38f89754-e7ba-11ee-adcb-7363cfe23ee9.html)" (Sioux City Journal) --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-05-12_001374.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=b75a7c38&v=e2d7cd00ac59b0086a8a37f2407930eda443b022c9acd9d66650f5428f60dd32) Academics Graduate Programs Apr 08, 2024 ## Dordt University to hold two commencement ceremonies on May 10 The separate ceremony for graduate students highlights their unique accomplishments, including challenges faced as working adults or parents, providing space for their families and friends. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-to-hold-two-commencement-ceremonies-on-may-10) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/jason-howell-PmZOm4ML0uw-unsplash.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=6993ae4f&v=0f09074ca5fe32f464ae3f6760a6017c0692c9657966111a312760baf8e35ed9) Academics Apr 05, 2024 ## Dordt prof shares expert tips for viewing the April 8 eclipse The second “Great American Solar Eclipse” is coming: on Monday, April 8, the moon will pass between the Earth and Sun, plunging a narrow path across North America into darkness. If you’re planning to view the eclipse, be sure to consider these details and safety tips from Professor of Chemistry and Planetary Sciences Dr. Channon Visscher. 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