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SIOUX CITY, IA. (NewsDakota.com) – The University of Jamestown controlled the match from the start on Thursday evening in Sioux City as the #1 Jimmies swept #8 Eastern Oregon (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) to move on to the National Semifinals.
Jamestown battled with the Mountaineers in set one before going on a 3-0 run late in set one to cap off a first set victory. Eastern Oregon responded by starting set two up 10-4 before the Jimmies rattled off 21 of the final 31 points to take set two as well. UJ would hop out early in game three and take the match, ending Eastern Oregon’s season.
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JAMESTOWN, ND. (jimmiepride.com) – Brian Rice (JR/Vancouver, WA) went 3-for-5 and drove in four runs, including a go-ahead two-run home run as the University of Jamestown baseball team defeated Dickinson State (N.D.) University 8-4 Wednesday afternoon at Jack Brown Stadium.
With the score tied 4-4 in the bottom of the fourth, Chase Hacker (SR/Millcreek, WA) reached on a two-out walk. Rice then drove an 0-1 pitch from John Koronoka (0-2) over the right field fence to make it 6-4.
Dickinson State took a 1-0 lead on an RBI groundout by Robert Encinas that scored Kobe Krenz from third.
The event was held in person and virtually for the first time. 10:11 am, Apr. 29, 2021 ×
The annual Dine and Bid at the University of Jamestown raised a record amount for student scholarships. The event was April 24 at Harold Newman Arena. Submitted photo
The University of Jamestown raised a record-breaking $280,350 at its 35th Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction on April 24.
The “Back to the Future”-themed event was held live at Harold Newman Arena and virtually for the first time ever.
“We want to express our deep gratitude for the support of our donors and those who attended the auction, both in person and virtually, said Polly Peterson, president of the university. As a private university, affordability remains critical to recruiting and retaining students. We continue to be one of the most affordable colleges in the region because of the generous support of the community, our alumni and friends.
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Thursday, April 29
First Congregational United Church of Christ annual Swiss Steak Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Drive-up event with meals delivered to people in their vehicle. Cost: $15 per meal.
University of Jamestown Theatre Department presents “An Evening of One-Acts,” 7:30 p.m., Reiland Fine Arts Center, University of Jamestown. Tickets: $10, reserve by contacting tickets@uj.edu, UJ website, calling 252-3467, ext. 5435.
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By Natalie McKenna
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (UJ) – On Saturday, April 24, University of Jamestown hosted its 35th Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction, themed “Back to the Future.”
For the first time ever, the event was held both live and virtually. In total, the University raised a record-breaking $280,350.
“We want to express our deep gratitude for the support of our donors and those who attended the auction, both in person and virtually. As a private university, affordability remains critical to recruiting and retaining students,” said Dr. Polly Peterson, President of University of Jamestown. “We continue to be one of the most affordable colleges in the region because of the generous support of the community, our alumni and friends. Thank you again for making this year’s Dine and Bid one of our biggest nights yet. Every dollar raised will go to supporting the scholarship needs of our students next fall.”