We believe that the history and traditions of NDSU are an important part not only of the NDSU legacy, but the legacy that surrounds all of us at NDSU.

We strive to bring a sense of pride to the greater community by expanding on the NDSU history, traditions, and spirit.

The HTC is taking a multifaceted approach to bringing the history, traditions, and spirit to the community.  We believe that through the HTC website, special events, campus tours, student organization histories and more, we can begin to instill a greater NDSU pride in all of us. 

While the NDSU HTC has developed this website and other means to help spread NDSU pride, we also need your help.  If you are interested in helping out the HTC in anyway please either post on our message board or send an email to ndsutraditions@yahoo.com.


What we do

The History and Traditions works to unite the NDSU community through events, special projects, and research.

The HTC will put on events such as a campus legends tour, busting or verifying legends, and research anything from historical events such as Zip-to-Zap and the Old Main flag incidents, to traditions such as class fights and spinster skip.

The HTC will look into the possibilities of bringing back old traditions to building new traditions.

The HTC offers many diverse and fun opportunities to get involved, the key is to jump in and make history...


Who we are

The NDSU HTC is made up of students, faculty, staff, and friends.

The NDSU HTC executive team is currently:

Brian Fier:  Co-chair
Derek Larson:  Co-chair
Tom Isern: Adviser
Mike Robinson: Archivist
Andrew Brown: Operations

A full listing of the NDSU HTC team is available.


Our Official Purpose

We, the members of the North Dakota State University History and Traditions Council, shall develop a means to establish, maintain, and promote the history and traditions of North Dakota State University; serve as a public relations avenue for North Dakota State University and the North Dakota State University Alumni Association; establish our identity as a viable organization through special events, community service projects, and social activities; and create an atmosphere in which lasting friendships may be developed.


Getting Involved

Everyone is encouraged to get involved with the NDSU HTC and many opportunities are available.  If you are interested in becoming involved either send an email to ndsutraditions@yahoo.com, post on our message board, or join us on Facebook.


A Special Thanks

The NDSU HTC would like to thank:

Mr. Mike Robinson at the NDSU Archives for helping us acquire data and assisting the NDSU HTC in every way possible.  Without his help the HTC would not be able to exist in its current state.

Dr. Tom Isern, our adviser, whom has supported the HTC from the beginning.

All of the HTC Team members for all of their hard work and dedication.

and

ndbison.com for the free student organization web hosting.



If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, we may be reached via email at ndsutraditions@yahoo.com


Thank you.