News Archives

News

You are here:

News Archives

This page contains all of the articles in the database. Click on the years to expand the list and view months and in the same way individual dates. To view articles click on the introduction. To edit an article select it and submit the form.

News Archive Search

2012

May

(05/24/2012) USD names Tena Haraldson Director of Communications and Media Relations

Tena Haraldson of Sioux Falls, S.D., has been named director of communications and media relations for the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/22/2012) USD SHRM undergrads take top honors in regional competition for second straight year

For the second consecutive year, undergraduate students at the University of South Dakota finished first out of 13 schools participating in the case competition at the 2012 North Central Regional Student Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Read more...

(05/18/2012) Farber Center at USD presents 66th annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

More than 400 high school girls from South Dakota will attend the 2012 American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State, May 28-June 2, at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/16/2012) Society for Biomaterials receives travel award to attend World Biomaterials Congress in China

The University of South Dakota Student Chapter of the Society for Biomaterials is the recipient of a travel award for the ninth World Biomaterials Congress in Chengdu, China, June 1-5. Read more...

(05/15/2012) USD FMA chapter honored as Superior Chapter for 12th straight year

The Financial Management Association International (FMA) chapter at the University of South Dakota has earned FMA International’s highly coveted FMA Superior Chapter Award for the 12th consecutive year. Presented to fewer than 5 percent of FMA chapters across the United States, USD’s FMA chapter was recognized for its overall excellence during the 2011-12 academic year. Read more...

(05/14/2012) Outstanding high school students attend Governor’s Leadership Luncheon at USD

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at the University of South Dakota, University of South Dakota Foundation, sponsored the 12th annual Governor’s Leadership Luncheon on Saturday, May 12 at the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(05/11/2012) Students compete in first USD-Wells Fargo Equity Research Competition

The University of South Dakota Department of Finance recently partnered with Wells Fargo EFS to sponsor the first USD-Wells Fargo Student Equity Research Competition. Through a donation from Wells Fargo to the USD Finance Department, 11 students competed in the equity research competition, which allowed the participants to gain investment analysis and valuation experience. Read more...

(05/09/2012) School of Health Sciences students garner top research honors

Students at the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences have earned high recognition for their research efforts. Read more...

(05/08/2012) University statement on Tax Return Fraud investigation

In response to an announcement made earlier today by the Vermillion Police Department regarding the department’s tax return fraud investigation, USD President James W. Abbott issued the following statement on behalf of the University of South Dakota: Read more...

(05/08/2012) USD’s School of Medicine ranks nationally for producing family medicine physicians

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine has earned an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for being one of the nation’s top schools in family medicine. Read more...

(05/07/2012) Beacom School of Business graduates score top 3 percent in national exam

Graduating seniors from the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business scored in the 97th percentile in a national exam for business school graduates. In a test administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, N.J., USD scored a new institutional high, 163.9 scaled score, putting the students in the top 3 percent. Read more...

(05/05/2012) University of South Dakota awards degrees at 125th Spring Commencement

The University of South Dakota awarded degrees to more than 1,250 candidates at the 125th Spring Commencement this morning at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(05/04/2012) USD students awarded Critical Language Scholarships in 2012

Two University of South Dakota students were awarded Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and The Council of American Overseas Research Centers. Read more...

(05/04/2012) College of Fine Arts presents Knutson Award to music history professor

David Moskowitz, Ph.D., is the 2012 recipient of the Knutson Distinguished Professor Award presented by the College of Fine Arts at the University of South Dakota. Moskowitz, professor of music history in the USD Department of Music, was selected following a committee review of several applicants. Read more...

(05/03/2012) 2012 Fulbright recipient Brock Schardin to teach in Spain

Brock Schardin came to the University of South Dakota as a biology major. He graduated from USD last December with an M.A. in Spanish Education. Why the drastic change from the labs to a foreign language? Read more...

(05/03/2012) USD student selected to Teach for America program

Sarah Zephier, a University of South Dakota student from Marty, S.D., was chosen for the 2012 Teach America Program, the national corps of college graduates and professionals who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. Read more...

(05/02/2012) Competitive research leads to Goldwater Scholarship for USD student Jennifer Dumdie

For as far back as she can remember, Jennifer Dumdie wanted to be an oncologist. As a student at the University of South Dakota, Dumdie is still targeting a career in medicine but she’s also developed an enthusiasm for math – thanks to encouragement from USD faculty, so adding mathematical sciences to her previous biology major wasn’t a big deal. In fact, the additional major has helped in her extraordinary research at the university, which helped garner the Selby, S.D. native a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for 2012. Read more...

(05/02/2012) University Libraries professor to attend MPLA Leadership Institute

Danielle P. De Jager-Loftus, assistant professor at the University of South Dakota’s University Libraries, has been selected to attend the Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) 2012 Leadership Institute, May 6-12, at Estes Park, Colo. Read more...

(05/01/2012) USD announces recipients of diversity, cultural leadership awards

The University of South Dakota recognized students, faculty and staff members who promoted social justice and intercultural awareness, and fostered positive relationships to promote diversity within the campus community at the Celebration of University Leadership awards program on Sunday, April 22. Read more...

(05/01/2012) Director named for School of Medicine’s Parry Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation

Jeremy Hall, M.D., M.A., has been named director of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine’s Parry Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation. Hall will be responsible for oversight of center operations, curriculum development, staffing and direction of faculty in the center. In the lead-up to the center’s anticipated grand opening this summer, Hall will also contribute to design, layout and specification of equipment requirements. Read more...

(05/01/2012) USD to honor graduating Native American students with ceremony

The University of South Dakota will honor graduating Native American students at the fourth annual Native American Graduate Honoring ceremony at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(05/01/2012) Graduating artists display diversity with ‘102 Years’ exhibition

The John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota is hosting the last B.F.A. thesis exhibition of the spring semester for four graduating students through May 25. Read more...

April

(04/30/2012) Students honored for leadership, service at USD

Students from the University of South Dakota were honored for leadership and service at the 2012 Celebration of University Leadership on Sunday, April 22. Read more...

(04/30/2012) USD students receive Global Learning Scholarships to study abroad

Five University of South Dakota students have been awarded Global Learning Scholarships to study abroad. Read more...

(04/30/2012) Sioux Falls attorney Clint Sargent selected for USD Law Student Bar Volunteer Service Award

The Student Bar Association of the University of South Dakota School of Law selected Sioux Falls attorney Clint Sargent as recipient of the student group’s 2012 Volunteer Service Award. Read more...

(04/27/2012) USD student claims top prize at 2012 Giant Vision awards

Thomas M. Renner, a University of South Dakota student, was the recipient of the first place prize of $5,000 for his invention at the 2012 Governor’s Giant Vision Business and Student Competition. Read more...

(04/26/2012) Distinguished faculty honored at USD with 2012 Belbas-Larson Awards

The University of South Dakota will honor two faculty members for their teaching excellence at the 125th Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5. Cliff H. Summers, department of biology in the College of Arts & Sciences and neuroscience group, division of basic biomedical sciences at the Sanford School of Medicine, and David Hulac, school psychology program in the division of counseling and psychology in the School of Education, are recipients of the 2012 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Read more...

(04/25/2012) USD Med School to present June research symposium on PQCD

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine is hosting a symposium on Ubiquitin, Protein Quality Control and Molecular Pathogenesis at Deadwood Gulch Resort in Deadwood, S.D., June 13-15. Read more...

(04/24/2012) USD welcomes China delegation at inaugural American Visiting Institute for Chinese Real Estate Entrepreneurs

The University of South Dakota and Sen. Eldon Nygaard of Vermillion are sponsoring the inaugural American Visiting Institute for Chinese Real Estate Entrepreneurs, April 24-28, at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/24/2012) USD to confer degrees at 125th Spring Commencement on May 5

Rodney R. Parry, M.D., former dean of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address as the University of South Dakota confers degrees to more than 1,300 students at the 125th Spring Commencement at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(04/23/2012) USD fraternity helps various causes with Week of Service events

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, raised $4,000 for leukemia and lymphoma research, and domestic violence awareness thanks to the PIKE Week of Service at USD last week. The chapter also totaled 1,100 hours of community service and donated over 700 clothing and toiletry items to domestic violence shelters in Sioux City, Iowa, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Vermillion. Read more...

(04/23/2012) ‘Micawber Medley’ now on display at University Art Galleries

Prints, photographs and graphic design pieces created by five B.F.A. students graduating from the University of South Dakota in May are on display April 23-27 at the John A. Day Gallery in an exhibit titled “Micawber Medley.” Read more...

(04/23/2012) U. Discover Research Scholar Program announces 2012 participants

Thirteen students from the University of South Dakota were recently selected to participate in the U. Discover Research Scholar Program this summer. Read more...

(04/20/2012) USD online M.B.A. students garner top scores in national ETS exam

Students graduating with their M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota are ready for the challenges of a dynamic business environment, according to results from a national test administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, N.J. Read more...

(04/20/2012) Historian, author to speak on Native Americans and Missouri River

The University of South Dakota’s Missouri River Institute and the South Dakota Humanities Council are presenting a lecture by historian and author Michael L. Lawson at 1 p.m. on April 30 at Farber Hall. Read more...

(04/19/2012) Coyotes to battle defending national champions at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls

University of South Dakota Director of Athletics David Sayler and Executive Director Mike Sullivan of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority announced Thursday that the Coyotes will battle the FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) defending National Champion North Dakota State Bison Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the newly renovated Howard Wood Field. The announcement was made at a press conference held in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(04/19/2012) College of Arts & Sciences honor faculty with Cutler Awards

Darlene Farabee, Ph.D., of the Department of English, David Swanson, Ph.D., of the Department of Biology, and Barbara Yutrzenka, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychology, are recipients of the 2012 Richard and Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/18/2012) Law School’s Roger Baron three-time Jackson Award recipient

Roger M. Baron is the 2012 recipient of the John Wesley Jackson Memorial Award for Outstanding Professor of Law at the University of South Dakota School of Law. Baron, nominated by students and colleagues at the Law School, also received the award in 1995 and 2008. The award was announced Saturday, April 14, during the Barristers’ Ball, an annual event of the School of Law. Read more...

(04/17/2012) Earth Day celebration at USD to raise money, awareness for environmental issues

Students at the University of South Dakota are taking an active role in educating the community and raising awareness of environmental issues for Earth Day 2012. Read more...

(04/17/2012) USD Opera bridges departments, merges talent for ‘Dido & Aeneas’

The University of South Dakota Opera will present a modern adaptation of the operatic masterpiece “Dido and Aeneas” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Aalfs Auditorium inside Slagle Hall. Read more...

(04/16/2012) Professor Judith Sebesta recipient of Doyle Humanities Teaching Award

Judith Lynn Sebesta, Ph.D., professor of classics and chair of the department of history at the University of South Dakota, is the 2012 recipient of the Monsignor James Doyle Humanities Teaching Award. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences at USD, Sebesta was honored with the award and $500 at the 2012 Phi Beta Kappa initiation/Lifto Amundson Lecture on March 29. Read more...

(04/16/2012) 47th annual Student History Conference is April 19 at USD

The University of South Dakota will host graduate and undergraduate students from eight regional colleges and universities at the 47th annual Student History Conference at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 19. Read more...

(04/13/2012) School of Health Sciences hosts Eisenhower Fellow Lecture on post-revolution Egypt

Eisenhower Fellow Gehan ElSharkawy, child protection consultant at the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood of Egypt, will present “Liberation, Protection and Aspiration: Thoughts from Post-Revolution Egypt” at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 on the campus of the University of South Dakota. Sponsored by USD’s School of Health Sciences, the event is at room 107 of the Lee Medical Building. Read more...

(04/13/2012) USD to celebrate 150 years with ‘USD Day’ on April 20

Friday, April 20 is a day to celebrate 150 years at the University of South Dakota and everyone is invited to share in “USD Day” fun in honor of the university’s 150th anniversary. Read more...

(04/13/2012) USD students receive awards at regional broadcasting conference

Five students from the University of South Dakota Contemporary Media & Journalism Department received honors at the 2012 Midwest Journalism Conference at Minneapolis, Minn., on March 31. Read more...

(04/13/2012) University Art Galleries to honor "Corroborations 2012" artists with reception

A campus reception for artists currently on display in “Corroborations 2012” at the University Libraries is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20 on the second floor of I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(04/12/2012) Sioux Falls law firm establishes Johnson, Heidepriem & Abdallah Trial Advocacy Fellowship at the USD School of Law

Sioux Falls, S.D. law firm Johnson, Heidepriem & Abdallah, LLP, has pledged $125,000 to create the Johnson, Heidepriem & Abdallah Trial Advocacy Fellowship, which will provide salary support in the area of trial advocacy at the University of South Dakota School of Law. Read more...

(04/11/2012) Center for Disabilities staff, trainees to be represented at national Disability Policy Seminar

Sheri Gunderson from the Center for Disabilities at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota and two trainees from the Center for Disabilities’ South Dakota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program will attend the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C., April 23-25. Read more...

(04/10/2012) Political science professor recipient of Fulbright Award for research

Eric M. Jepsen, assistant professor of political science at the University of South Dakota, is the recipient of a nine month Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship for research and lecturing at Kerala University in Kerala, India. Read more...

(04/09/2012) ‘Catch Me If You Can’ author is featured Volk Symposium guest

Frank Abagnale Jr., one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents as well as the acclaimed subject of the Academy Award-winning movie “Catch Me If You Can,” is the featured guest speaker for the 2012 Arthur A. Volk Symposium at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 16 at Aalfs Auditorium inside Robert L. Slagle Hall at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/06/2012) Law School alum to deliver 2012 Charles H. Dillon Lecture at USD

Secretary Leroy “JR” LaPlante of the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations will deliver the University of South Dakota School of Law’s annual Dillon Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. Read more...

(04/06/2012) Musical thriller ‘Sweeney Todd’ dishes up fun at USD Theatre

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents the musical thriller “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” April 18-22, in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/06/2012) Best-selling author, technical workshops highlight 2012 SDAS Annual Meeting at USD

Renowned author Sam Kean will present the keynote lecture at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the South Dakota Academy of Science, April 13-14, at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/06/2012) ‘In Transposition’ exhibition features USD students’ artistry

The University of South Dakota Department of Art presents the exhibition, “In Transposition,” featuring the work of USD students Johnne Law McMahan, Zechariah Blasy, Paige Reinders, Jaymee Harvey and Anna Ayotte. Read more...

(04/04/2012) USD campus to host PIKE ‘Fundie Run’ clothing fundraiser

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, will host a “Fundie Run” at 5 p.m. on April 17 in the Muenster University Pit Lounge. This is the final event of the PIKE Week of Service. Read more...

(04/04/2012) Yankton teams win South Dakota Science Olympiad Tourney at USD

Students from Yankton High School and Yankton Middle School were crowned champions of the South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at the University of South Dakota on March 31. Read more...

(04/03/2012) National scholar, author highlight IdeaFest 2012 lecture slate

For the 20th straight year, students at the University of South Dakota will showcase their research during IdeaFest 2012, April 11-12, at the Muenster University Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(04/03/2012) USD fraternity to raise funds for charities through ‘Week of Service’

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, is hosting “PIKE Week of Service,” April 10-17, to raise money and awareness for local and national charities. Read more...

(04/02/2012) USD student awarded top prize in Native American Essay contest

Lindsey Montileaux, a student at the University of South Dakota, won first place in the 21st annual Native American Essay Competition sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Studies at USD. Montileaux, of Vermillion, received a $1,500 first place prize for winning the competition that was open to all USD freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Read more...

(04/02/2012) GEAR Center adds labs to accelerate research, entrepreneurship

Researchers and entrepreneurs will soon have access to additional space and resources as they grow their research programs and launch new companies. Read more...

March

(03/30/2012) USD music students take top honors for singing at regional contest

Katie Pacza, a graduate student from the University of South Dakota, was awarded first place at the South Dakota District National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Award (NATSAA) competition at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. on March 24. Read more...

(03/30/2012) Pi Sigma Epsilon student named ‘Future Leader’ at nationals

Kayla Foreman, president of Pi Sigma Epsilon at the University of South Dakota, was named a “Future Leader” at the 56th annual Pi Sigma Epsilon Nationals in Indianapolis, Ind. Foreman, of Orient, S.D., was also a finalist in the Top Project Manager competition at the event where chapters from throughout the United States have an opportunity to compete in sales and management skills contests. Read more...

(03/29/2012) USD student chosen to attend Clinton Global Initiative Conference

University of South Dakota student Abby Wolf has been selected to attend the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Conference, March 30 through April 1, at Washington, D.C. Read more...

(03/29/2012) Student artists from Sioux City featured at John A. Day Gallery

Recent works by Sioux City artists Jeff Baldus and Jodi Whitlock will be on display in the exhibit, “Transfigurations,” April 2-6, at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at USD. The show will feature mixed media sculptures and paintings completed in the past year. Read more...

(03/28/2012) SIFE at USD is national qualifier for 11th straight year

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) at the University of South Dakota has advanced to the national competition for the 11th consecutive year. Read more...

(03/28/2012) Retiring Med School Dean to be honored with Open House

A retirement open house for Rodney Parry, M.D., vice president for health affairs at the University of South Dakota and dean of the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, will be held Friday, April 20. Read more...

(03/27/2012) University Libraries at USD receive Janklow papers

On Tuesday, March 27, the University of South Dakota began the process of receiving more than 370 boxes of gubernatorial records and letters from the late Bill Janklow, former governor and Congressman from South Dakota, who died of brain cancer at 72 on Jan. 12, 2012. Read more...

(03/26/2012) Emergency management experts to share information, examine 2011 Missouri River Flood at USD conference

The University of South Dakota’s Farber Center for Civic Leadership and Morningside College will host a two-day emergency management conference on the University of South Dakota campus beginning Tuesday, March 27. Read more...

(03/26/2012) Recreation Management cites USD Wellness Center for outstanding innovation, architecture

The University of South Dakota Wellness Center has been selected as a winner in the 2012 Innovative Architecture & Design Awards contest by Recreation Management magazine. Read more...

(03/23/2012) USD Political Science League Farber Lecture welcomes John Hibbing

The Political Science League at the University of South Dakota welcomes an address from Dr. John Hibbing entitled, “Predisposed: Why Liberals and Conservatives are So Different” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at Farber Hall in Old Main. The lecture is part of the W.O. “Doc” Farber Memorial Lecture Series. Read more...

(03/23/2012) Match Day reveals USD med students’ residencies

Fourth-year medical students at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota learned where they will complete their residency training. Match Day ceremonies were recently held across the country, including in Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Yankton. Envelopes were handed to each student with their residency acceptance letters inside. Read more...

(03/22/2012) Garretson student crowned state spelling bee champ at USD

With the correct spelling of “imperilment,” Maria Henebry of Garretson, S.D., won the oral competition of the South Dakota State Spelling Bee at the University of South Dakota on Saturday, March 17. Read more...

(03/21/2012) Research symposium at USD to address Missouri River science, issues

The science and future of the Missouri River will be explored during the 2012 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at the University of South Dakota on Thursday, April 5. Read more...

(03/19/2012) Phi Beta Kappa initiation, lecture is March 29 at USD

Alpha Chapter of South Dakota, Phi Beta Kappa, is hosting a banquet and an initiation ceremony on Thursday, March 29. Read more...

(03/15/2012) CMJ student is official delegate to PRSSA National Assembly

Brittany LaCroix, a Contemporary Media & Journalism student at the University of South Dakota, is an official delegate for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 2012 National Assembly at Charlotte, N.C. this weekend. Read more...

(03/15/2012) Sanford School of Medicine ranks in national top 10 for Rural Medicine

The Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is again one of the top 10 medical schools in the country for its rural medicine program, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(03/14/2012) Alpha Phi at USD to raise funds for Vermillion Backpack Program through annual ‘Alpha Phi-esta’ philanthropy event

The Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota will host its annual “Alpha Phi-esta” philanthropy event at the Vermillion Armory from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. Read more...

(03/13/2012) USD Theatre’s ‘Coyote on a Fence’ debates capital punishment

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Bruce Graham’s compelling drama “Coyote on a Fence,” March 21- 25 in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. “Coyote on a Fence” centers on two death row inmates who approach their time in prison in vastly divergent ways. Read more...

(03/12/2012) VanMeeteren new SGA President following record election at USD

Students at the University of South Dakota elected a new Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President. Alissa VanMeeteren of Yankton, S.D., is the next SGA President while DJ Smith of Mitchell, S.D., is the new SGA Vice President following an election that broke a campus record for student participation. Read more...

(03/09/2012) South Dakota Supreme Court to hear nine oral arguments during Term of Court at USD School of Law

The South Dakota Supreme Court will be in session for three days at the University of South Dakota School of Law. The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear nine oral arguments during the March 2012 Term of Court at the law school courtroom, March 19-21. Read more...

(03/09/2012) USD Symphony Orchestra to rock with KANSAS at Aalfs Auditorium

Students with the University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will make sweet music with one of America’s legendary rock bands, KANSAS, for a one-night only performance at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at Aalfs Auditorium inside Robert L. Slagle Hall. Read more...

(03/08/2012) Tiospaye Student Council at USD presents 40th annual Wacipi

The University of South Dakota, in conjunction with the 15th annual Building Bridges Conference and Native Weekend at USD, presents the 40th annual USD Wacipi, March 17-18, at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(03/08/2012) Chamber Singers to perform at United Church of Christ in Vermillion

The University of South Dakota’s acclaimed vocal ensemble, the Chamber Singers, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 at the United Church of Christ, 226 E. Main St. in Vermillion. Read more...

(03/08/2012) Summer Accounting Institute showcases career opportunities

High school sophomores and juniors interested in an accounting career or majoring in business can register now for the University of South Dakota 2012 Summer Accounting Institute. Read more...

(03/07/2012) USD pianist Susanne Skyrm to present recital

Dr. Susanne Skyrm, professor of music at the University of South Dakota, will present a faculty piano recital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The program will feature Spanish keyboard music from the 18th and 20th centuries. Composers include Isaac Albéniz, Joaquín Rodrigo, Federico Mompou, Sebastián Albero and José Larrañaga. Read more...

(03/07/2012) 15th annual Building Bridges Conference set for March 16 at USD

The University of South Dakota will host the 15th annual Building Bridges Conference, “Stand Tall, Look Good, Be Proud: Helping Each Other Realize Our Dreams” on Friday, March 16 in the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(03/05/2012) ‘Kleinprints’ on display through March at University Art Galleries

Starting today, University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota presents the exhibition, “Kleinprints: Prints from Eastern Europe” in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/01/2012) NCAA notifies USD of successful completion of self-study for Division I transition

The University of South Dakota received notification today from the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification that the school has successfully completed the self-study process pursuant to NCAA requirements for Division I membership. Read more...

February

(02/29/2012) High school students can register now for Healthcare Careers Camp

High school students interested in health care careers can register now to attend the sixth annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at the University of South Dakota, June 17-22. Read more...

(02/27/2012) Alpha Phi at USD recognized for outstanding service, citizenship

The Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota received the Excellence in Citizenship Award at the 2012 Alpha Phi North Central Midwest and South Central Regional Conference. Read more...

(02/27/2012) USD readies for 28th annual S.D. Science Olympiad State Tournament

More than 20 of South Dakota’s middle schools and high schools will compete in the 28th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at the University of South Dakota on Saturday, March 31. Read more...

(02/24/2012) Yankton Middle School students take top honors at USD Spelling Bee

Danielle Gillis, a Yankton Middle School student, correctly spelled “behemoth” to take top honors at the Southeast South Dakota Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/24/2012) USD, Sanford School of Medicine learn ‘Circle of Courage’ intervention model from Brokenleg presentations

The Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota welcomed Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Ph.D., for a pair of presentations this week at the Sanford Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. and at the Muenster University Center in Vermillion. Read more...

(02/23/2012) USD Chamber Singers to embark on four-state concert tour in March

The nationally-recognized University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will begin a weeklong tour of Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota on Friday, March 2 with a 7:30 p.m. performance at Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court St. in Sioux City, Iowa. The concert is part of an annual spring tour by the Chamber Singers and their conductor, David Holdhusen, Ph.D. Read more...

(02/21/2012) Students strive for scholarships at Scholarship Recognition Day

The University of South Dakota will welcome high school seniors and their families during Scholarship Recognition Day, Feb. 25-26. Read more...

(02/21/2012) USD Theatre presents the award-winning play ‘Top Girls’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls,” Feb. 22-26 at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. “Top Girls” is regarded as a unique and dynamic play exploring the challenges women encounter in the business world and society at large. Read more...

(02/17/2012) USD online M.S.A. receives ‘Best Buy’ grade from consumer group

Students looking for a quality online master’s degree in management or business administration with an affordable price should look no further than the University of South Dakota. According to GetEducated.com, a consumer watchdog group that reviews and ranks online universities for cost, quality and credibility, USD has one of the “Best Buys” in the United States when it comes to online master’s degrees. Read more...

(02/16/2012) USD chemistry professor earns plaudits for extraordinary research

A chemistry professor at the University of South Dakota is being lauded for his outstanding research with both NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Read more...

(02/14/2012) Esteemed law professor to address voting rights issues at USD’s annual Thurgood Marshall Program and DiscoverLaw Open House

The University of South Dakota School of Law is hosting a DiscoverLaw Open House and a special guest speaker for its Thurgood Marshall Program on Wednesday, March 14. Read more...

(02/09/2012) USD named to ‘Best Value Colleges’ list for 2012

The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s best value undergraduate institutions, according to The Princeton Review, which features USD in its “The Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition.” USD is the only South Dakota institution to be named to the “Best Value Colleges” list for 2012. Read more...

(02/07/2012) Best of USD student art on display at 25th Stilwell Student Exhibition

University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota will host the 25th annual Stilwell Student Juried Exhibition in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, Friday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, Feb. 29. Read more...

(02/07/2012) About 500 tickets remain for Thursday's South Dakota State game

Approximately 500 tickets remain for the men’s South Dakota vs. South Dakota State basketball game Thursday at 7 p.m. in the DakotaDome. Read more...

(02/06/2012) USD students to showcase research at Pierre Poster Session

Two University of South Dakota students have been selected by faculty for their outstanding undergraduate research and they will be recognized at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre, S.D., on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Read more...

(02/03/2012) USD political science students net state, national and global internships

Several students from the University of South Dakota Department of Political Science are receiving credit and gaining valuable career experience through part-time and full-time internships at the state and federal government levels. Read more...

(02/02/2012) Skateboard designs, graphic novels, tapestries all part of unique artistic exhibitions at University Libraries

Four unique artistic exhibitions are on display at University Libraries at the University of South Dakota now through May 4. Read more...

(02/01/2012) Spotlight shines on USD students, faculty at regional theatre festival

Students and faculty from the University of South Dakota Department of Theatre were honored at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Ames, Iowa, Jan. 15-21. Read more...

January

(01/30/2012) Dozens of USD students go ‘AWOL’ for community-service

More than 50 students from the University of South Dakota traveled during their winter break to the southeast United States, central Minnesota and South America to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, spend time with children in need, and assist Ecuador farmers with the planting and harvesting of their crops. Read more...

(01/25/2012) Accounting students net jobs, internships with South Dakota firms

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business announced that 40 students accepted internships and full-time positions at several prestigious state and other Midwest accounting firms. Last fall, 14 accounting firms conducted interviews on campus, resulting in 25 student placements in internships and full-time positions. Additionally, 15 students were placed in internships or full-time positions through the Employment Services Office at the Beacom School of Business or through other means. Read more...

(01/25/2012) Health care students to receive critical training at Disaster Preparedness Day at USD

Hundreds of students in health care programs from South Dakota’s largest universities will be at the University of South Dakota on Friday, Feb. 3 for Disaster Preparedness Day at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(01/19/2012) USD Distance Nursing Program launches mobile simulation unit

Through funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the University of South Dakota’s A.S.N. Distance Nursing Program has unveiled a mobile simulation unit (MSU) featuring cutting-edge technology. The MSU, which weighs approximately 25,000 lbs. and is 38-feet long, will be utilized for the first time on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Waconia, Minn. Read more...

(01/13/2012) Online graduate business degrees earn plaudits from U.S. News

The Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota has one of the nation’s best online education degree programs for its graduate programs in business, according to U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(01/12/2012) Students honored for fall 2011 academic success at USD

Students at the University of South Dakota and the University of South Dakota School of Law have been honored for academic success for the 2011 fall semester. Read more...

(01/10/2012) USD Theatre to perform ‘God of Carnage’ at Region V Festival

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre brought “God of Carnage” back to the stage at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 for a special performance in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. “God of Carnage” was selected to perform at Region V of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Ames, Iowa, on Jan. 18. Read more...

(01/06/2012) Chair of Physical Therapy Department appointed to state board

Lana R. Svien P.T., Ph.D., M.A., chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota, has been appointed to the Physical Therapy Advisory Committee of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. In this capacity, Svien will advise the board on matters pertaining to physical therapy practice, attend regular board meetings and work with the board’s executive director on matters as they arise. Read more...

(01/06/2012) Acclaimed pianist Reid Alexander to perform solo recital at USD

Nationally-renowned pianist Reid Alexander will celebrate the music of impressionistic French composer Claude Debussy during a solo recital at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 in the Colton Recital Hall of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/05/2012) January exhibitions showcase photographs, paintings at USD

The University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota will host two exhibitions in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. “Restless Traveler,” featuring paintings by Ricki Klages, will be on display in the John A. Day Gallery from Jan. 9 through Feb. 1. The group exhibition, “Vermillion in Blue” featuring cyanotype prints of the Vermillion area, will be displayed at Gallery 110, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15. Read more...

(01/05/2012) USD community to honor King’s legacy with Day of Service

Students at the University of South Dakota will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Day of Service, and a keynote address from eco-chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry. Read more...

(01/03/2012) Social work professor at USD selected for prestigious fellowship

Jarod Giger, Ph.D., assistant professor of social work at the University of South Dakota, has been selected for the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) Rural Health Fellows (RHF) Program of 2012. Read more...

2011

December

(12/21/2011) College of Arts & Sciences to begin offering sustainability degree

A new major, offered by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota, will help students prepare for a future committed to developing renewable energy and preserving ecological resources. Read more...

(12/21/2011) School of Business M.B.A. is ‘Rising Star’ according to FindyourMBA.com

The website, FindyourMBA.com, cites the Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota for being a “Rising Star” and having one of the best M.B.A. programs in the world. Read more...

(12/19/2011) USD’s Larson elected to NLN board of governors

June Larson, associate dean of the University of South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences and a national leader in nursing education, has been elected by the National League for Nursing (NLN) membership to serve on the Board of Governors for a three year term through 2014. She was installed as a governor during the annual business meeting at the NLN Education Summit in Orlando, Fla. NLN promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the nation's health. Read more...

(12/16/2011) Graduates receive degrees at USD’s 36th Winter Commencement

Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) served as the keynote speaker for the 36th Winter Commencement at the University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 17 as 474 candidates received degrees during a ceremony at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(12/14/2011) Mary Dekker Nettleman named USD Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine

The University of South Dakota announced today that Mary Dekker Nettleman, M.D., M.S., M.A.C.P., has been named Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine effective April 2, 2012. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Read more...

(12/08/2011) Department of Theatre to showcase student talent with special performance

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present an end-of-term showcase of student work featuring scenes, songs, dances and designs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Read more...

(12/06/2011) Timmerman named chair of surgery at Sanford School of Medicine

Gary Timmerman, M.D., has been named chair of the Department of Surgery of the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, effective Jan. 23, 2012. Read more...

(12/06/2011) USD to confer degrees at 36th Winter Commencement

Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) is the keynote speaker for the 36th Winter Commencement ceremony at the University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 17. More than 470 students will receive degrees during the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. at the DakotaDome on the USD campus. Read more...

(12/06/2011) Day Gallery at USD to host ‘Pots & Photos’ thesis exhibition

The John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota will host a thesis exhibition of artwork, “Pots & Photos,” by art students Trenton J. Deis and Rachel L. Coyle, Dec. 12-16. Read more...

(12/05/2011) Steve Brown to lead University of South Dakota Foundation

The University of South Dakota Foundation announced today that Steve Brown will serve as President and CEO effective Jan. 9, 2012. Read more...

(12/05/2011) Final USD performance of Tony Award-winning ‘Avenue Q’ is tonight at 7:30

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present its final performance of the one-of-a-kind musical comedy, “Avenue Q,” tonight (Monday, Dec. 5) in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(12/02/2011) USD FY11 grants, contracts report shows growth despite obstacles

The University of South Dakota recently released its Grants and Contracts Report for fiscal year 2011, and reported growth despite poor economic conditions and tightening budgets. It proved to be a productive year, with a record amount of awarded grants totaling $38.15 million – a three-fold increase since fiscal year 2000. Read more...

November

(11/29/2011) ‘Art Soup’ exhibition showcases USD student artists

The John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts will present a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Art Soup,” by University of South Dakota students Molly O’Connor, Ronald Jenkins and Kristen Ericsson. The exhibition will be on display Dec. 1-9 with an opening reception for the artists scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Day Gallery. Read more...

(11/22/2011) USD fraternity raises $3,000 for Cure Kids Cancer

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, raised more than $3,000 from its annual sketch comedy philanthropy event, “Thursday Night Live,” on Nov. 17. Read more...

(11/18/2011) Communication Science and Disorders faculty at USD recognized nationally for excellence

A member of the University of South Dakota faculty has been recognized nationally for excellence in communication disorders. Liz DeVelder, an instructor in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders in the College of Arts and Sciences at USD, is a 2011 National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter Advisor Honors recipient. Read more...

(11/18/2011) Health Services Administration program at USD earns AUPHA honor

The Beacom School of Business Health Services Administration program at the University of South Dakota has earned the renewal of its status as a full certified undergraduate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Read more...

(11/17/2011) International computer programming contest computes to top 10 local finishes for USD students

The University of South Dakota Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences was a host site for the Association for Computing Machinery’s International Collegiate Programming Contest on Saturday, Nov. 12. Read more...

(11/16/2011) USD music students shine at SDMTA State Conference

Four music students from the University of South Dakota received accolades at the 57th annual South Dakota Music Teachers Association (SDMTA) State Conference at Vermillion, Nov. 3-5. Read more...

(11/14/2011) USD fraternity hosts Cure Kids Cancer benefit “Thursday Night Live”

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, is hosting its annual sketch comedy philanthropy event, “Thursday Night Live,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Read more...

(11/10/2011) KPMG LLP professionals to address School of Business students

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business will host accounting professionals from KPMG LLP at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.17 at Beacom Hall (Room 208). Read more...

(11/10/2011) Distinguished students, alumni and business leaders honored at Beacom School of Business Award Luncheon

The Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota recognized students, distinguished alumni and business leaders for their outstanding service and support at the 64th annual Beacom School of Business Award Luncheon. Read more...

(11/07/2011) Human trafficking awareness advocate to address USD audience

The University of South Dakota Criminal Justice Club will present an address by Tomi Lee (“T.L.”) Grover, Ph.D., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Grover’s presentation, “Human Trafficking: Recognition and Response” will focus on the global and local issues of human trafficking. Read more...

(11/07/2011) USD accounting students interview with top firms at campus event

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business recently hosted campus interview opportunities for graduate and undergraduate accounting students. Read more...

(11/04/2011) Summer degree recipients named at the University of South Dakota

More than 200 candidates completed their degree requirements at the University of South Dakota this summer. A list of the summer degree recipients, including their hometown information, is provided. Read more...

(11/04/2011) USD to begin offering Master of Professional Accountancy degree online

The Accounting Program at the University of South Dakota will soon offer its master’s degree in professional accountancy online. The South Dakota Board of Regents recently approved the university’s request to extend the degree online, allowing students to enroll in the Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.A.) program beginning January 2012. Accepted students may complete the graduate degree in as little as two years through part-time study and students may begin the program in January, May or August of any year. Read more...

(11/04/2011) USD Theatre presents student directed one-act plays

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre will present a workshop production of four, student-directed one-act plays, Nov. 11-13, at the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/03/2011) University Art Galleries hosts ‘Provocateurs’ exhibition

The “Provocateurs” exhibition, featuring paintings by two artists from Chicago, runs now through Nov. 28 in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/03/2011) Health care careers focus of 2011 Health Happenings at USD

Hundreds of high school students from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska will discover a world of career opportunities in health sciences during Health Happenings at the University of South Dakota on Friday, Nov. 11. Read more...

(11/02/2011) USD MRI director to discuss historic 2011 Missouri River Flood

Tim Cowman, director of the Missouri River Institute at the University of South Dakota, will present “The Missouri River Flood of 2011: Causes, Impacts, and Post-flood Policy Decisions” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Salsbury Science Center, Room 120 (“Z Hall”), on the campus of the University of Sioux Falls. Read more...

(11/01/2011) Concert highlights South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival at USD

The University of South Dakota will host the 2011 South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival is a day-long event for quad-state area high school singers. Read more...

(11/01/2011) USD student journalists shine at national competition

Serving as the students’ voice at the University of South Dakota since 1887, The Volante is a 2011 recipient of the Pacemaker Award for being one of the nation’s best weekly college newspapers. This is the sixth time since 1993 that The Volante has received this honor from the Associated College Press (ACP) and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation. Read more...

October

(10/31/2011) Area high school students to get history research help from USD History Department faculty, University Libraries faculty and staff

Advanced history students from Yankton High School will put their research skills to the test with faculty members from the University of South Dakota Department of History on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the I.D. Weeks building on the USD campus. Read more...

(10/28/2011) Beacom School of Business welcomes OCC agents for Nov. address

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business will host two representatives from the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at Beacom Hall Auditorium. Read more...

(10/27/2011) Ganious Named NFF National Scholar-Athlete and Finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

University of South Dakota senior running back Chris Ganious was announced as one of 16 football players named as recipients of the prestigious NFF National Scholar-Athlete and finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation. Read more...

(10/27/2011) USD professor named SDWLA Teacher of the Year

Teresa Piper, a Spanish professor at the University of South Dakota, has been selected as the South Dakota World Languages Teacher of the Year. Read more...

(10/27/2011) Periodic Table focus of PBK Visiting Scholar Lecture at USD

The University of South Dakota will host professor and author John E. Straub, Ph.D., for the 2011 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at Room 118, Churchill-Haines. Read more...

(10/25/2011) Dennis Stevens named interim chair of pediatrics at med school

Dennis C. Stevens, M.D., has been named interim chair of the Department of Pediatrics of the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, effective Oct. 1. Read more...

(10/24/2011) Renovated organ to be re-dedicated with recital at USD

The 29-stop organ built for the University of South Dakota in 1925 will be re-dedicated at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 with a recital in the Bailey and Kathy Aalfs Auditorium at Slagle Hall. Read more...

(10/24/2011) Choral programs take center stage for Fall Choral Showcase at USD

The first choral performance to feature University of South Dakota ensembles in the newly renovated Bailey and Kathy Aalfs Auditorium is at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Read more...

(10/24/2011) USD is official state sponsor of 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The University of South Dakota is the official sponsor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for South Dakota. The state spelling bee is scheduled to take place at Aalfs Auditorium inside of Robert L. Slagle Hall on Saturday, March 17. Read more...

(10/20/2011) USD Launches Strategic Planning Process for 2012-2017

The University of South Dakota is developing a Strategic Plan to guide the institution in establishing goals and laying the groundwork that will define the future of South Dakota's flagship university. The current Strategic Plan, “Building an Extraordinary University: The University of South Dakota Strategic Plan 2007-2012,” draws to a close next year. Read more...

(10/20/2011) Civil War history is subject of 2011 Schell Lecture at USD

The University of South Dakota Department of History welcomes James Marten, Ph.D., for the 2011 Herbert S. Schell Lecture. Marten’s address, “A Generation Set Apart: Union Civil War Veterans and Northern Society,” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Freedom Forum Conference Room at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(10/17/2011) USD School of Law to host 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Three judges from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the courtroom of the University of South Dakota School of Law. The panel will consist of the Chief Judge William Jay Riley of Omaha, Neb., federal Judge Roger L. Wollman of Sioux Falls, S.D., and senior Judge C. Arlen Beam of Lincoln, Neb. Read more...

(10/14/2011) USD Nursing to deliver four-year baccalaureate degree program

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Thursday that the University of South Dakota has received authority to deliver a four-year Baccalaureate in Nursing (B.S.N.) on the Vermillion, Sioux Falls and Rapid City campuses to complement the university’s Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) and R.N. to B.S.N. programming. Read more...

(10/14/2011) Lawler named dean of the School of Health Sciences at USD

The University of South Dakota announces that Michael J. Lawler, M.S.W., Ph.D., has been named dean of the School of Health Sciences. Read more...

(10/14/2011) Marcus Briggs-Cloud to present 17th annual Cash Lecture at USD

Marcus Briggs-Cloud, from the Great Maskoke Nation of Florida, will present the 17th annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture at the University of South Dakota at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Farber Hall. Read more...

(10/13/2011) Duling, Payer reign as Miss and Mr. Dakota for 2011 Dakota Days

Alexa Duling of Gregory, S.D. was crowned Miss Dakota while James W. Payer II of Wagner, S.D. was named Mr. Dakota during Dakota Days Coronation at halftime of the University of South Dakota’s football game vs. Southern Utah on Saturday, Oct. 8. Read more...

(10/11/2011) Fifth annual Career and Graduate School Fair is Oct. 27 at USD

The University of South Dakota Academic and Career Planning Center is hosting a Career and Graduate School Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(10/07/2011) Enrollment in the Honors Program reaches new heights at USD

In addition to growing first-time, full-time student enrollment this fall by more than 9 percent, enrollment in the University of South Dakota Honors Program grew by record numbers. The incoming freshman class enrolled in the USD Honors Program increased 28 percent from a year ago to 137 students – surpassing the previous record of 129 students in 2007. Read more...

(10/07/2011) Former SEC chair to address USD audience for 2011 Volk Symposium

Christopher Cox, the 28th chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will present the 2011 Arthur A. Volk Accounting Symposium/Ethics Lecture at the University of South Dakota at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(10/07/2011) USD dedicates Bailey and Kathy Aalfs Auditorium

During a dedication ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, the University of South Dakota announced that the newly renovated auditorium in Robert L. Slagle Hall will be named the Bailey and Kathy Aalfs Auditorium, in honor and appreciation of Bailey and Kathy Aalfs who made the lead gift in the historic Campaign South Dakota to fund the renovation of the facility. Read more...

(10/06/2011) Sports ticketing landscape subject of USD’s Economics Lecture Series

The University of South Dakota Department of Economics will present an address by Barry Kahn, CEO and founder of Qcue, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Beacom Hall Auditorium. Read more...

(10/05/2011) Sanford School of Medicine approved for Cardiovascular Fellowship

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a Cardiovascular Fellowship - two specialist training spots per year – for the three year program. Read more...

(10/03/2011) Renovated auditorium celebrated with concert, naming ceremony

The University of South Dakota is celebrating the grand reopening of Slagle Auditorium with two very special events on Friday, Oct. 7. Read more...

(10/03/2011) Puppet master to conduct workshop with USD Theatre students

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q” in December, but before the cast jumps into musical rehearsals they will have an intense weeklong workshop in puppetry with guest artist and alumnus Doug Strich. Read more...

September

(09/30/2011) University Art Galleries to showcase several alumni artists

University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota is hosting several art exhibition receptions in conjunction with Dakota Days and alumni weekend on Friday Oct. 7. Read more...

(09/30/2011) District 17 Lawmakers Host Board of Regents at Vermillion

A town meeting on South Dakota public higher education is being hosted Monday, Oct. 10, in Vermillion by District 17 lawmakers. Read more...

(09/29/2011) Theatre season opens with Tony Award-winning ‘God of Carnage’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning comedy “God Of Carnage,” Thursday, Sept. 29 through Monday, Oct. 3 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. “God of Carnage” focuses on two sets of parents who meet for the first time to reconcile a schoolyard conflict that occurred between their young sons. Their discussions run the gambit of emotions, from pleasantries to an all-out battle of wits. Read more...

(09/29/2011) Rare Peruvian instruments to be donated to National Music Museum

The National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota will host Guido F. Loayza, the Consul General of Peru, at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Loayza is donating two musical instruments to the National Music Museum on behalf of the Peruvian government. Read more...

(09/29/2011) Sanford School of Medicine welcomes first geriatric fellow

In July 2011, the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota accepted its first geriatric fellow, Mary Morris, M.D., of Redfield, S.D. Read more...

(09/27/2011) South Dakota’s First Couple to serve as Dakota Days Parade Marshals

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard and his wife, Linda, will serve as Parade Marshals for the 97th Dakota Days Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Vermillion on Saturday, Oct. 8. Daugaard is a South Dakota native who graduated from USD in 1975 with a B.S. in government. Read more...

(09/27/2011) USD freshman class increases 9 percent

South Dakota’s flagship university continues to grow in first-time, full-time students, but it’s the quality of the incoming freshman class as much as the quantity that highlights the 2011 enrollment announcement. In 2011, the University of South Dakota increased its number of first-time, full-time freshmen by more than 9 percent from a year ago – the largest incoming freshman class ever. Read more...

(09/26/2011) Distinguished alumni to be honored during Dakota Days at USD

Three distinguished alumni from The University of South Dakota will be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the alumni banquet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/26/2011) USD is one of ‘America’s Top Colleges’ according to Forbes

The University of South Dakota ranks as one of “America’s Top Colleges,” according to Forbes. In the magazine’s annual ranking of the best undergraduate institutions in the nation, the University of South Dakota ranks among the top 500 colleges and universities. Additionally, Forbes ranks USD as one of the top 200 Research Universities. Read more...

(09/23/2011) USD celebrates International Education Week

The University of South Dakota is celebrating International Education Week, Sept. 26-30, with several unique activities. Read more...

(09/21/2011) USD Chamber Singers finalists for The American Prize

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers, under the direction of David Holdhusen, D.M.A., director of choral activities at USD and Chamber Singers' conductor, has been selected as one of five 2011 finalists in The American Prize in Choral Performance (college/university chorus division). Read more...

(09/21/2011) Sanford School of Medicine, Yankton AHEC host CLIC Conference

The Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota will host the Consortium of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships International Conference this week at Yankton, S.D. Read more...

(09/20/2011) USD recognizes faculty with President’s Research Awards

The University of South Dakota recognized three faculty members for outstanding research. The researchers were awarded grants in three categories, including the President’s Awards for Research Excellence for Early-Mid Career Faculty; President’s Award for Research Excellence: Established Faculty and the President’s Award for Research Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Recipients were selected through a highly competitive process with both university and external reviewers. The selections are a strong endorsement of each researcher’s creativity and innovation, and an honor for the university to bestow. Read more...

(09/19/2011) USD awarded Military Friendly School title from G.I. Jobs

The University of South Dakota has been honored as a Military Friendly School. G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, designated USD as a 2012 Military Friendly School – a list that honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. Read more...

(09/16/2011) Computer Science professor receives NSF grant for iPlant project

Carol Lushbough, assistant professor of computer science at the University of South Dakota, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant of $725,789 for the project, "Integrating the BioExtract Server with the iPlant Collaborative." Read more...

(09/15/2011) Carla Dieter named chair of USD Nursing Department

Carla Dieter, Ed.D., R.N., F.N.P-B.C., has been named chair of the University of South Dakota’s Department of Nursing. Most recently, she served as the interim chair and is an associate professor for the USD Department of Nursing. She has been the director of Nursing Education Scholarship at USD since 2010. Read more...

(09/15/2011) USD physical chemistry professor organizes solar energy symposium

Ranjit Koodali, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry at the University of South Dakota, co-organized a symposium on “Emerging Energy and Fuel Technologies: Solar Hydrogen Production” at the fall national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) at Denver, Colo., recently. Koodali was tasked by the Division of Fuel Chemistry to co-organize the symposium along with Ravi Subramanian, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. Read more...

(09/14/2011) USD Biology Professor awarded $1.8 million, four-year NSF grant for ontology-enabled reasoning research

The University of South Dakota is the primary research institution for Dr. Paula Mabee’s collaborative four year research project funded with a $1,817,667 grant from the National Science Foundation. Her groundbreaking project will link genetics and descriptive data, such as the shape of limbs, through the development of exquisite computational methods. This research will greatly enhance understanding of how genes control anatomy and behavior. Read more...

(09/14/2011) U.S. News’ ‘Best National Universities’ list includes USD

The University of South Dakota ranks as one of the “Best National Universities,” according to U.S. News and World Report. In the magazine’s 350-page guidebook, “America’s Best Colleges 2012,” South Dakota ranks among the top 200 institutions in the First Tier as defined by U.S. News and World Report. This is the 21st consecutive year that the University of South Dakota has been featured in “America’s Best Colleges.” Read more...

(09/13/2011) 59th Harrington Lecture to feature USD Psychology Professor

Randal Quevillon, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of South Dakota, will present the 59th annual Harrington Lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main. Read more...

(09/12/2011) Social Work Chair to receive NDSTA career achievement award

The National Staff Development and Training Association, an affiliate of American Public Human Services Association, has chosen Michael Lawler, Ph.D., of the University of South Dakota to receive the organization’s "Career Achievement” award at the NDSTA's annual conference in Madison, Wis., Oct. 18. Read more...

(09/09/2011) Museum curator to present 2011 Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture

Christina Burke, curator of Native American and non-western art at the Philbrook Museum of Art, will present the 2011 Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture at the University of South Dakota at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Farber Hall in Old Main. Read more...

(09/09/2011) Lecture highlights Constitution Day activities at USD School of Law

The University of South Dakota will observe Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14 with a keynote address at the School of Law courtroom by Chief Judge Ralph Erickson of the U.S. District Court of North Dakota. Read more...

(09/08/2011) USD hosts memorial service to honor donors to Body Donor Program

The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences and the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota will honor 2010 donors to the Body Donor Program and their families during a special memorial service at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 at the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medical and Science Building. Read more...

(09/06/2011) Author to address USD students with program on suicide prevention

Author Eric Marcus will present the program “Surviving Suicide: Living Life in the Aftermath of a Loved One’s Suicide” to students at the University of South Dakota at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Farber Hall, Old Main. “Surviving Suicide: Living Life in the Aftermath of a Loved One’s Suicide” includes a panel discussion with family members who have lost loved ones to suicide as well as a Q&A with audience members. The program is presented by Nikki’s Fund, USD and Sanford Vermillion. Read more...

August

(08/30/2011) Beta Alpha Psi at USD named Superior Chapter for fifth year in a row

For the fifth straight year, the University of South Dakota’s Theta Upsilon chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at the Beacom School of Business achieved Superior Chapter recognition. Beta Alpha Psi, the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information Professionals, was recently bestowed the international Superior Chapter designation during an announcement at the annual BAP meeting in Denver, Colo. Criteria for this award include successful professional meetings, regional competition success and community service. In addition to receiving the “Superior Chapter” designation, the USD chapter received a $275 check from KPMG, a global network of professional services firms. Read more...

(08/29/2011) University Art Galleries hosts ‘Generalizing from Rare Examples: Work by Kristina Estell’ at John A. Day Gallery

University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota is hosting the first exhibition of the semester, “Generalizing from Rare Examples: work by Kristina Estell,” beginning Thursday, Sept. 1 at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(08/29/2011) Student bus trip to Wisconsin football game sponsored by SGA

The University of South Dakota Student Government Association and South Dakota Cheerleaders are sponsoring a student bus trip to support the Coyote football team when they face the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Read more...

(08/26/2011) School of Law recognized as 2011 ‘Best Value’ by national magazine

The University of South Dakota School of Law is one of 60 law schools in the nation named to The National Jurist list of “Best Value” law schools of 2011. Read more...

(08/25/2011) USD receives grant to support students in service

The University of South Dakota was awarded close to a million dollars in scholarship support for students involved in service. USD, the only public institution in the state to receive the award, will receive more than $950,000 over three years from Colorado Campus Compact and the federal Corporation for National & Community Service (Corporation). The Center for Academic Engagement at USD will lead the effort. Read more...

(08/24/2011) Coyotes Celebrate Launch of New Merchandise

To celebrate the release of newly branded merchandise, coaches and athletes from the University of South Dakota headlined an in-store event at Scheels in Sioux Falls on Saturday, Aug. 27. Read more...

(08/23/2011) C-SPAN founder, chairman and CEO Brian Lamb to receive Al Neuharth Award at USD on Oct. 6

Journalist and media innovator Brian P. Lamb, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, will be honored as recipient of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media, Thursday evening, Oct. 6, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/22/2011) Welcome Week kicks off with Convocation, new look at USD

The University of South Dakota will welcome new students to campus on Saturday, Aug. 27 with a Convocation Ceremony and Move in Day activities. Read more...

(08/19/2011) South Dakota’s CMJ Department welcomes Mercury Intermedia CEO

The Contemporary Media and Journalism Department at the University of South Dakota will host a keynote address by Bill Tallent, CEO of Mercury Intermedia, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(08/19/2011) School of Law professor honored by SDTLA for ‘exemplary service’

The South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (SDTLA) on Thursday, Aug. 18 presented University of South Dakota School of Law Professor Roger Baron with an award for Scholarly Service to the Bar. Read more...

(08/18/2011) Duling named Great West Conference Scholar-Athlete for 2010-11

South Dakota’s Alexa Duling, a standout in track and field for the Coyotes, was named the 2010-11 Great West Conference Female Scholar-Athlete, the league announced earlier this week. The award is the single-highest individual honor awarded by the Great West, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement, athletic achievement, attitude and leadership of one male and one female student-athlete. Read more...

(08/18/2011) Open auditions are Aug. 31 for fall USD Theatre productions

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will host auditions for “God of Carnage“ and “Avenue Q” beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Auditions are open to the public. Read more...

(08/18/2011) University Art Galleries hosts Loan Exhibition show, reception

University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota is hosting the annual UAG Loan Exhibition, Monday, Aug. 29 through Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Gallery 110 in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(08/17/2011) USD Theatre announces award-winning fare for 2011-12 season

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will bring to the stage Tony Award-winning musicals, a Tony Award winning contemporary comedy and a stunning British play in 2011-12. Read more...

(08/17/2011) USD receives $3 million TRIO Educational Talent Search Grant

The University of South Dakota recently received a federal grant of $3,086,860 for a five-year period, starting in September 2012, from the Department of Education for continuation of the TRIO Educational Talent Search (TS) program. Read more...

(08/16/2011) Thomas Emanuel named USD’s 15th Truman Scholar

How many students can say they’re educating campus while they’re getting educated at college? Thomas Emanuel certainly can. Emanuel, a University of South Dakota junior, was chosen as USD’s 15th Harry S. Truman Scholar for exemplifying outstanding leadership. Emanuel has not only gotten involved in campus programs while at USD – he’s started some of his own and with great success. Read more...

(08/15/2011) Center for Disabilities at USD celebrates 40 years of excellence

The Center for Disabilities at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is celebrating 40 years of excellence on Wednesday, Aug. 17 with a program at 4 p.m. in Room 106 at the Sanford School of Medicine Health Science Center. Read more...

(08/02/2011) USD named ‘one of America’s best colleges’ by The Princeton Review

The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s best institutions for outstanding undergraduate academics, according to The Princeton Review and its “The Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition.” Read more...

July

(07/27/2011) USD’s Missouri River Institute director to give keynote address at Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation annual meeting

Tim Cowman, director of The University of South Dakota’s Missouri River Institute, will deliver the keynote address at the 43rd Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Annual Meeting on Monday, Aug. 1 in Omaha, Neb. Read more...

(07/21/2011) USD Foundation names Tessa Gould associate development director

Chief of staff for former South Dakota Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has joined the University of South Dakota Foundation. Read more...

(07/20/2011) Statewide officials attend SDMC leadership program at USD

Twenty-two local government officials from South Dakota completed their first week of the South Dakota Municipal Clerk (SDMC) Leadership and Management Development Program. The program, which is sponsored by the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota, was created to prepare local government officials for the issues that arise when working in a local government setting. Read more...

(07/19/2011) USD hosts 38th High School Honors Choir Concert

The University of South Dakota and the South Dakota American Choral Director’s Association will present the 38th annual School Honors Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29 at Slagle Auditorium on the USD campus. Read more...

(07/18/2011) USD’s Missouri River Institute course to examine 2011 flood

The University of South Dakota’s Missouri River Institute is discussing the impact of this summer’s Missouri River flood during a class at Ponca State Park. Read more...

(07/14/2011) USD student Cecily Engelhart 2011 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

Cecily Engelhart, a senior at The University of South Dakota, is one of more than 400 university students from 40 countries selected to study abroad as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in 2011. Read more...

(07/13/2011) Annual Nikki’s Fund 5K raises money for USD students in crisis

The University of South Dakota and the community of Vermillion will host Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Prentis Park. This annual event, part of National Suicide Prevention Week on the USD campus, raises suicide prevention awareness and money for USD students in crisis situations. Read more...

(07/13/2011) USD students spend the summer interning, studying abroad

More than 120 students from the University of South Dakota are using their time this summer to participate in study, intern and volunteer abroad programs throughout the world. Read more...

(07/12/2011) Students receive Dakota Corps Scholarships to attend USD

Twelve South Dakota high school graduates have been awarded Dakota Corps scholarships to attend the University of South Dakota this fall and pursue careers in critical-need occupations within the state. Read more...

(07/12/2011) USD music student winner of AGO Young Artist Competition

Wyatt Smith, a sophomore music major at the University of South Dakota, took top honors at the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Region VI Young Artist competition. Read more...

(07/08/2011) School of Medicine welcomes president of AAMC to campus

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will host a visit from Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), July 13-15. Read more...

(07/05/2011) High school students diagnose career possibilities at USD camp

Fifty high school students from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota received a firsthand look at careers in the health care industry during the fifth annual Health Care Careers Camp, June 19-24, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

June

(06/30/2011) USD hosts ninth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth

The University of South Dakota School of Education is hosting the ninth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth, July 18-19. Read more...

(06/29/2011) USD’s affordability ranked one of nation’s best for out-of-state students by U.S. News

When it comes to tuition and fees for out-of-state students, The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s most affordable public colleges, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(06/23/2011) USD students honored for spring academic success

Students receiving academic honors for the 2011Spring Semester have been recognized at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/16/2011) Thomas E. Geu named interim dean of USD School of Law

The University of South Dakota has announced that Thomas E. Geu, J.D., professor of law, will serve as interim dean of the USD School of Law effective July 22. Read more...

(06/14/2011) Elections, award presentations highlight Girls State at USD

The 65th annual session of Girls State at The University of South Dakota concluded with the election of officers and presentation of awards. Read more...

(06/14/2011) USD student Roger Irwin awarded 2011 Udall Scholarship

Amongst a crowd of teenagers and twentysomethings, Roger Irwin, Jr. has already lived a pretty full life. A nontraditional full-time student, he’s married with two children, spent a decade in the Marine Corps fulfilling two tours in Iraq in 1991 and 1992, traveled to 31 counties and he was a highly decorated officer in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Justice Services Department. So how did he, a University of South Dakota junior, become a 2011 recipient of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship? Read more...

(06/09/2011) Two faculty members honored for excellence in teaching at USD

The University of South Dakota will honor two of its faculty for excellence in teaching at the 2011 Spring Commencement ceremony on May 7. Read more...

(06/06/2011) USD researchers awarded more than $250,000 in state Competitive Research Grants

The University of South Dakota announced recently that three of the five grants from the state’s Competitive Research Grant Program have been awarded to USD faculty. Read more...

(06/06/2011) USD students earn top honors at SHRM regional competition

Students at the University of South Dakota finished second out of 11 other schools at the North Central Regional Student Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Case Competition at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., recently. Read more...

(06/03/2011) Dan Moen named interim president of USD Foundation

The University of South Dakota Foundation has announced that Dan Moen ’75 B.A., ’78 M.B.A. and J.D., will serve as interim president of The USD Foundation effective June 15. Read more...

May

(05/26/2011) USD Dakota Days 2011 theme announced as ‘Raise the Dust’

The University of South Dakota wants students, alumni and the university community to join together, celebrate and “Raise the Dust” for Dakota Days 2011. Read more...

(05/25/2011) USD Med School to present June research symposium on PQCD

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is hosting a symposium on Ubiquitin, Protein Quality Control and Molecular Pathogenesis at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building, June 22-24. Read more...

(05/25/2011) USD student Brittni Badger is 2011 Fulbright Scholar

Brittni Badger didn’t let the college experience pass her by. Read more...

(05/23/2011) Sanford School of Medicine one of nation’s ‘most popular’ according to U.S. News data

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s most popular medical schools, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(05/23/2011) USD’s Farber Center hosts 65th Girls State beginning May 30

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the 65th American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, May 30 through June 4. Read more...

(05/20/2011) Beacom School of Business students manage financial success

When it comes to managing finances, students from The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business are managing quite well as they prepare for financial careers after college. Read more...

(05/20/2011) USD Foundation President Benchoff departing for Ohio U

Bryan Benchoff, president and CEO of The University of South Dakota Foundation since 2008, has been named vice president of university advancement and president and CEO for the Ohio University Foundation effective July 15, 2011. Read more...

(05/19/2011) National leadership program cites USD SSOM faculty member

Dr. Adela T. Casas-Melley, M.D., of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is one of 54 senior women faculty selected as a Hedwig van Ameringen Executive in Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women fellows at the Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.). Read more...

(05/18/2011) USD Med School honors students, faculty with awards

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota and the medical school’s Alumni Relations Council honored the following individuals for their outstanding dedication at the Alumni Banquet on Friday, May 6: Read more...

(05/17/2011) USD named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll

For the fourth straight year, The University of South Dakota was recognized nationally for outstanding community service by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which named USD to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Read more...

(05/12/2011) USD History professor to address to National Guard logisticians

Steven Bucklin, Ph.D., a professor in the department of history at The University of South Dakota, will address more than 1,200 logisticians as a guest speaker at the 2011 Army National Guard Logistics Management Seminar, May 16-20, in Palm Springs, Calif. Read more...

(05/08/2011) Distinguished alumni honored at USD's 2011 Spring Commencement

Two alumni of The University of South Dakota were honored at the 124th Spring Commencement at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(05/04/2011) USD Law School Hooding Ceremony honors 2011 graduates

The University of South Dakota will honor graduates from the USD School of Law with a Hooding Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in Slagle Hall Auditorium on Friday, May 6. Read more...

(05/03/2011) USD Law Professor Thomas J. Horton honored with Jackson Award for Excellence in Teaching

Professor Thomas J. Horton is the 2011 recipient of the John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award at The University of South Dakota School of Law. Horton was nominated by students and faculty at the Law School. Read more...

(05/03/2011) Native American student graduates to be honored at USD

The University of South Dakota will honor graduating Native American students at the Native Student Graduate Honoring Ceremony on Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room , which is located at the Al Neuharth Media Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(05/02/2011) USD honors Arts & Sciences faculty with Cutler Awards

John Dudley, Ph.D., of the Department of English, Molly Nepokroeff, Ph.D., of the Department of Biology, and Miglena Sternadori, Ph.D., of the Department of Contemporary Media and Journalism, are the 2011 recipients of the prestigious Richard and Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

April

(04/29/2011) USD Day Gallery to feature ‘Visions Incarnate’ exhibition

“Visions Incarnate,” a student art exhibition featuring four B.F.A. students at The University of South Dakota, will be on display in the John A. Day Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, May 2-7. Read more...

(04/27/2011) School of Med faculty member is recipient of Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award

Alicia A. Goyeneche, Ph.D., a member of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota faculty, received a Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award at the 102nd annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 2-6. Read more...

(04/26/2011) USD Theatre students win national acting awards

Cody Strand, a junior B.F.A. theatre major specializing in acting, received the Mark Twain Scholarship for Comic Performance as part of the Irene Ryan Acting Competition at the National Finals of the American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C. Read more...

(04/25/2011) Fifteen from USD inducted into AOA national honor society

The South Dakota chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha will induct 12 students, one faculty member, one alumnus and one resident at an induction banquet in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Thursday, May 5. It will be the 34th new member installation of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota’s chapter. Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Read more...

(04/21/2011) Students to exhibit ‘photoGRAPHIC’ at W.H. Over Museum

Five students graduating from the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota will showcase “photoGRAPHIC,” at the W.H. Over Museum, April 26-29. Read more...

(04/21/2011) USD one of nation’s ‘greenest’ campuses

The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s “greenest” academic institutions, according to The Princeton Review. USD is featured in The Princeton Review’s 2011 “Guide to 311 Green Colleges,” a downloadable resource published in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USD was selected based on its “green” rating, which was calculated using data submitted during the 2009-10 academic year. Read more...

(04/20/2011) USD announces budget reductions

The University of South Dakota and the Sanford School of Medicine today announced budget reductions in response to FY2012 state cuts of $4.9 million. Twelve positions will be eliminated along with the previously announced closure of the Watertown, S.D., L.P.N. to R.N. program. Read more...

(04/19/2011) Students earn top honors at USD History Conference

The University of South Dakota’s 46th annual Student History Conference yielded winners in two categories: United States and European history. Read more...

(04/19/2011) Faculty, staff and student recipients of Diversity Awards at USD

Social justice, intercultural awareness and fostering positive relationships are significant reasons as to why diversity is vital to the campus community at The University of South Dakota. Individuals demonstrating these exceptional characteristics were honored on April 9 at the Celebration of University Leadership awards program. Read more...

(04/18/2011) USD to award degrees at 124th Spring Commencement

Lt. Gov. Matt Michels will deliver the keynote address as The University of South Dakota awards degrees to more than 1,300 candidates at the 124th Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 7. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. inside the DakotaDome at USD. Read more...

(04/14/2011) USD honors students for extraordinary leadership, service

Several students were honored for their extraordinary leadership and service during the Celebration of University Leadership at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, April 9. Read more...

(04/14/2011) ‘Reflective Resolutions’ to be on display at USD’s Day Gallery

“Reflective Resolutions on Reality's Resonant Charm and also some guy who draws stuff,” a student art exhibition featuring four B.F.A. students at The University of South Dakota, will be on display at the John A. Day Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 18-23. Read more...

(04/13/2011) Chinese professor part of Dean’s Lecture Series at The U

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business and State Senator Eldon Nygaard of Vermillion are co-sponsoring a presentation by Chinese Professor Bingquan Lu at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, April 18 in the auditorium of Beacom Hall. Read more...

(04/13/2011) 2011 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is at USD

The science and future of the Missouri River will be explored during the 2011 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, April 21. Read more...

(04/13/2011) USD presents second annual Philosophy Conference Saturday

The University of South Dakota is hosting the second annual Philosophy Conference on Saturday, April 16. Read more...

(04/12/2011) USD Law School dean to step down in July

The University of South Dakota announced that Barry R. Vickrey, J.D., will resign as dean of the School of Law effective July 21 to become a member of the full-time faculty. Read more...

(04/12/2011) USD Delta Mu chapter of PSE wins national chapter award

Six members of USD’s Delta Mu chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) attended the 55th annual PSE National Convention in Orlando, Fla., recently. Read more...

(04/12/2011) Hagemann Center announces writing contest winners

The Hagemann Center for Legal & Public Policy Research announces the results of the 2011 May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP Writing and Research Competition. This contest is open to all University of South Dakota School of Law students and M.P.A. students and carries the following prizes: first place $400; second place $200; third place $100. Read more...

(04/08/2011) USD E-Team students assist with About2Buy.com company launch

What better way to learn about business than starting your own company? Students at The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business are learning the next best thing – by being a part of the startup of a new company. Read more...

(04/06/2011) Biology professors to keynote USD IdeaFest presentations

The University of South Dakota will present two distinguished keynote speakers during IdeaFest 2011. Lawrence J. Wangh, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address, “Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery: A Personal Account,” at noon on Wednesday, April 13, while Beth Shapiro, Ph.D., is slated to present, “Sequencing the Dead,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Both programs are in the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(04/06/2011) USD Theatre brings ‘Spelling Bee’ to the stage

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present the popular musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” April 15-19, at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(04/05/2011) USD 2011 IdeaFest: Enhance the Academic Experience

IdeaFest, The University of South Dakota’s annual event featuring accomplishments in graduate and undergraduate research, creative scholarship and academic engagement, is April 13-14 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(04/05/2011) Yankton teams ace Science Olympiad tests at USD

Science Olympiad teams from Yankton High School and Yankton Middle School took top honors at the 27th South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at The University of South Dakota last weekend. Read more...

(04/05/2011) M.B.A. alum to give Dean’s Lecture at USD B-School

Distinguished alum of The University of South Dakota’s M.B.A. program, Greg Schmieding, will present, “The Human Age – When Optimizing Human Potential Will Be the Single Most Important Determinant of Future Business Success and Growth,” at the Dean’s Lecture sponsored by the Beacom School of Business at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 in the auditorium at Beacom Hall. Read more...

(04/04/2011) Students from USD garner awards at NATS competition

Four students from The University of South Dakota received first place awards at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition at Black Hills State University on March 26. Read more...

(04/04/2011) USD hosts 46th Student History Conference on April 12

Graduate and undergraduate students from six regional colleges and universities are scheduled to present papers at the 46th annual Student History Conference at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at The University of South Dakota’s Muenster University Center. Read more...

(04/04/2011) Anthony Dowd to deliver 2011 Volk Symposium at The U

Anthony Dowd, chief of staff and special assistant to Paul Volcker, chairman of President Obama’s Economic Advisory Board, will present, “The Dukes of Moral Hazard: Trust Banks, their Bailout, and the Volcker Rule” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11 at The University of South Dakota during the 2011Arthur A. Volk Accounting Symposium at Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(04/01/2011) ‘Mischief of a Sleepwalker’ on display at USD Art Galleries

“Mischief of a Sleepwalker,” a Master of Fine Arts graduation exhibition by USD student Shaun D. Southers, will be on display at the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 4-8. An opening reception for the artist is at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8. Read more...

March

(03/31/2011) Dance Marathon smashes records at USD

The University of South Dakota's Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy organization in the state of South Dakota, raised more than $51,000 for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals and Sanford Children’s Hospital. The total raised at this year’s event, March 26-27, was $51,475, an increase of more than $13,000 last year’s total. Read more...

(03/30/2011) ACA bestows distinguished award upon USD professor

Kelly Duncan, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling at The University of South Dakota, was honored by the American Counseling Association (ACA) as a recipient of the Arthur A. Hitchcock Distinguished Professional Service Award. This award honors service by an ACA member at the local, state or national level to promote or enhance the well-being of the counseling profession. Duncan was presented with the award at ACA’s annual conference in New Orleans, La. Read more...

(03/29/2011) USD School of Law names 2011 Masten Moot Court winner

Patrick Weber of Montrose, S.D. defeated Anthony Lamb of Lacona, Iowa in the championship round of The University of South Dakota School of Law’s annual Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition at the School of Law courtroom on Wednesday, March 23. Read more...

(03/28/2011) U. News students finish second at national media convention

Student broadcasters from The University of South Dakota were recognized at the David L. Adams Apple Awards for the best in college journalism. Read more...

(03/28/2011) USD Center for Disabilities hosts Spring Autism Conference

The University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, is hosting a workshop, “Teaching Tools for Young Children with Autism and Other Challenging Behavior,” at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux Falls, April 14-15. Read more...

(03/25/2011) NAEYC elects USD professor to top board position

Gera Jacobs, professor of early childhood in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at The University of South Dakota, was elected president-elect of the Governing Board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Read more...

(03/25/2011) Accreditation open forums scheduled for April 4 at USD

The University of South Dakota will host a forum for public, students, staff and faculty during a visit from by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Read more...

(03/23/2011) USD to offer education doctorate at UC – Rapid City

The University of South Dakota will offer the third doctoral cohort in Educational Administration at University Center – Rapid City, S.D. Courses begin this summer and completion will lead to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree with an emphasis in either Adult and Higher Education or PK-12 Administration. Read more...

(03/23/2011) Grand Opening for USD Academic Commons is March 29

The University of South Dakota is celebrating the grand opening of its Academic Commons with a special ceremony at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. The U’s Academic Commons, open to students since January, is located on the first floor of the I.D. Weeks Library building. Read more...

(03/22/2011) USD Med School names Associate Dean for Rapid City campus

Dr. Matthew Simmons, associate professor at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, has been named associate dean for the Sanford School of Medicine’s Rapid City campus, effective May 16. Simmons is replacing Dr. Norman Neu, who is retiring this spring as associate dean after three decades of service to USD. Read more...

(03/21/2011) USD presents 14th Dance Marathon

More than 300 University of South Dakota students, faculty, staff and Vermillion community members will dance the day and night away for a good cause—Dance Marathon, South Dakota’s largest student-run philanthropy event. The 24-hour event is March 26-27 to raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Sanford Children’s Hospital. Read more...

(03/21/2011) Register now for The U’s 2011 Summer Accounting Institute

High school sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing an accounting or business career can register now for the 2011 Summer Accounting Institute at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/17/2011) USD Med School cited nationally for rural medicine program

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is one of the top 10 medical schools in the country for its rural medicine program, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(03/17/2011) USD physiology professor honored for teaching excellence

Barb Goodman, Ph.D., professor of physiology at The University of South Dakota and director of South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN), is the recipient of the 2011 Arthur C. Guyton Physiology Educator of the Year. Read more...

(03/17/2011) USD increases housing options for students

Student housing options are being expanded at The University of South Dakota. In response to student requests for more housing availability, the University is making Coyote Village and North Complex residence halls available to all students this fall. Read more...

(03/16/2011) USD Theatre breathes new life into ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Tom Stoppard’s award-winning comedy “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” at 7:30 p.m., March 23-26, and at 2 p.m. on March 27 in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/15/2011) 14th annual Building Bridges Conference is March 25 at The U

The University of South Dakota will host the 14th annual Building Bridges Conference beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 25 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(03/15/2011) USD Chamber Singers complete spring tour with Home Concert

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers will conclude a spring break concert tour of South Dakota, North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada with a 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 19 at the United Church of Christ, which is located at 226 E. Main St. in Vermillion, S.D. Read more...

(03/15/2011) South Dakota women host Idaho Thursday in WBI's first round

The South Dakota women’s basketball team will play host to Idaho in the opening round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational postseason tournament on Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D. The WBI announced the pairings for the 16-team field on Monday night. Read more...

(03/14/2011) USD School of Law welcomes justices ‘home’ for South Dakota Supreme Court’s March 2011 Term of Court

The state of South Dakota’s highest court will be in session for three days on campus at The University of South Dakota School of Law. The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments during the March 2011 Term of Court at law school courtroom, March 21-23. Read more...

(03/11/2011) Textbook rental program coming to campus bookstore at USD

Beginning in May, The University of South Dakota Bookstore will provide students with a new lease on their sometimes budget-focused, hectic lives by offering a new, multi-channel textbook rental program designed to deliver maximum savings and convenience. Read more...

(03/11/2011) USD med student aims to reduce, prevent outdoor injuries with ExpeditionDoc.com Web site

Whether you’re an avid rock climber scaling mountainous terrain or putting together a camping trip with friends for a weekend in the Black Hills, consulting www.expeditiondoc.com before you leave isn’t a bad idea. Read more...

(03/09/2011) 27th annual State Science Olympiad is April 2 at USD

Middle school and high school teams from across South Dakota will compete in the 27th annual Science Olympiad State Tournament at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, April 2. Read more...

(03/07/2011) USD Music welcomes acclaimed organist Calvert Johnson

The University of South Dakota Department of Music presents a special guest performance by acclaimed organist Calvert Johnson at the United Church of Christ-Congregational in Vermillion at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. Read more...

(03/07/2011) USD PT student awarded ‘Outstanding Student’ honor from APTA

Erica Stanley, a physical therapy student at The University of South Dakota, received the Outstanding Student Award from the American Physical Therapy Association’s Section on Sports. She was honored at the APTA national meeting in New Orleans, La. recently. Read more...

(03/07/2011) PT Chair at The U honored for leadership at national convention

Lana Svien, Ph.D., professor and chairperson of the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of South Dakota, was recognized with the Dr. Ronnie Leavitt Award for Leadership in the Promotion of Social Responsibility in Physical Therapy by the Global Health Student Interest Group (GHSIG) at the February American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, La. Read more...

(03/04/2011) USD OT students score perfect on national exam

Twenty-one students graduating from The University of South Dakota’s Occupational Therapy graduate program in 2010 passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam with flying colors. Read more...

(03/04/2011) Students from The U to show movie at Siouxland Film Festival

Four students from The University of South Dakota are finalists in this Saturday’s Siouxland Film Festival at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. Read more...

(03/04/2011) USD students elect Collin Michels SGA President

Students at The University of South Dakota elected a new Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President. Collin T. Michels of Yankton, S.D., is the new SGA President and his running mate, Nick Weinandt also of Yankton will serve as SGA Vice President following the results of a very close election where the winners were separated by just 45 votes. Read more...

(03/04/2011) Video contest ‘inspires’ USD education student to first place finish

Andrea Roberts, an English education major at The University of South Dakota, is the winner of the Network for Excellence in Teaching (NExT) Online Video Contest. NExT is a partnership of the Bush Foundation and 14 higher education institutions in the upper Midwest, including USD. Read more...

(03/03/2011) USD law students to offer legal services to South Dakota Indian Reservations during spring break

Seven students from The University of South Dakota School of Law will spend their spring break traveling to Indian reservations in South Dakota for the Indian Wills Project. Read more...

(03/02/2011) High school students can register now for USD Healthcare Careers Camp 2011

High school students interested in pursuing careers in health care can register now to attend the Fifth Annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at The University of South Dakota, June 19-24. Read more...

February

(02/28/2011) USD Foundation makes portfolio gains with 2010 investments

Despite a worldwide downturn in the economy last year, The University of South Dakota Foundation found a way to maximize investments and announced that its pooled endowment portfolio, which totals $140 million, had a one-year return of 16.4 percent at the end of 2010. Read more...

(02/28/2011) Character counts when local students ‘Be Like the Coyotes’

The University of South Dakota is teaming up with area elementary schools to “Be Like the Coyotes” and engage students with a fun project that will reinforce character education. Read more...

(02/25/2011) Stanford professor to present Phi Beta Kappa Lecture at USD

The University of South Dakota welcomes Stanford Professor Terry Castle for the 2011 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 at the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(02/25/2011) Law students from The U finish in top 10 at NTC regional

The University of South Dakota School of Law was one of just two law schools to place two teams in the top 10 at the regional National Trial Competition at Portland, Ore., earlier this month. Read more...

(02/24/2011) USD Chamber Singers present North American concert tour

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers will begin a weeklong tour of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Manitoba, Canada on Saturday, March 5 with a 1 p.m. performance at the United Church of Christ, which is located at 218 W. 5th St. in Yankton, S.D. The concert is part of an annual spring tour by the Chamber Singers and their conductor David Holdhusen, Ph.D. Read more...

(02/23/2011) USD hosts high school seniors for Scholarship Recognition Day

High school seniors will compete for top scholarships at The University of South Dakota during Scholarship Recognition Day, Feb. 26-27. Read more...

(02/22/2011) OneRepublic headlines Slagle Auditorium performance at USD

The University of South Dakota is hosting popular rock band OneRepublic for a one-night only performance at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18 at Robert L. Slagle Hall Auditorium. Read more...

(02/22/2011) USD to be evaluated for accreditation by HLC

The University of South Dakota will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit April 4-6, 2011, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and School. USD has been accredited by the Commission since 1913. Read more...

(02/18/2011) Dance Marathon at USD boogies to raise money for CMN

The University of South Dakota’s Dance Marathon and the City of Vermillion are making a difference this February for local sick and injured children. During “Miracle Month,” proceeds raised from businesses and charitable donations go to the Sanford Children’s Miracle Network. Read more...

(02/18/2011) Students from The U go AWOL to help those in need this winter

Forty USD students and four staff members spent winter break in North and Central American communities. As part of the Center for Academic Engagement’s Alternative Week of Off-campus Learning (AWOL) program, a student-led service-learning organization, students volunteered at a children’s hospital, constructed a future school and assisted Native American youths. Read more...

(02/16/2011) USD Theatre stages chilling drama ‘The Woman in Black’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present the spine chilling drama “The Woman in Black,” Feb. 25-March 1. Read more...

(02/16/2011) USD Psychology program director is recipient of national award

Barbara Yutrzenka, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of the Clinical Psychology Program at The University of South Dakota, was awarded the 2011 Beverly Thorn Award for Outstanding Director of Clinical Training Service at the annual meeting of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology last month in Nashville, Tenn. Read more...

(02/11/2011) Olympic champion Mills headlines E-Team Evening at USD

Young entrepreneurs at The University of South Dakota mean business when it comes to showcasing their skills at the 2011 Extraordinary Idea Competition and Entrepreneurship Evening at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 in the ballroom of Muenster University Center. Read more...

(02/11/2011) Former USD law student appointed Secretary of Tribal Relations by Gov. Daugaard

Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced the appointment of Leroy “J.R.” LaPlante as Secretary of Tribal Relations. Read more...

(02/10/2011) USD students invited to display research at Pierre Poster Session

Two students from The University of South Dakota have been selected by faculty for their outstanding undergraduate research and they will be recognized at the South Dakota Capitol rotunda in Pierre, S.D., on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more...

(02/10/2011) BIG Job Fair highlights employment opportunities for students

The South Dakota Association of College Career Counselors is sponsoring the 2011 South Dakota Business Industry Government (BIG) Job Fair at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Convention Center. Read more...

January

(01/31/2011) USD Theatre student wins regional ACTF acting competition

Cody Strand, a theatre major specializing in acting from The University of South Dakota, was one of two winners of the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Competition at the Region V, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) in Ames, Iowa, Jan. 16-22. Read more...

(01/31/2011) Farber Center at USD hosts author, ’09 alum Patrick Johnson

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership and the Political Science League at The University of South Dakota present a program by author and USD alum Patrick Johnson, “America’s Cornucopia: How to Leverage Agriculture to Improve Health and Nutrition,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at Farber Hall in Old Main. Read more...

(01/26/2011) Students seeking careers in health care to be trained in disaster preparedness at USD on Feb. 4

The University of South Dakota is hosting a one-of-a-kind disaster preparedness training on Friday, Feb. 4 at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(01/25/2011) USD Wellness Center fit for Feb. 1 grand opening celebration

The University of South Dakota is celebrating its new Wellness Center with a grand opening at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 1. Read more...

(01/21/2011) Larson to retire as Director of National Music Museum

André P. Larson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Music Museum and Professor of Music, announced that he will retire from the Museum effective Wednesday, Feb. 23. Read more...

(01/20/2011) ‘Recent Prints’ first exhibition of 2011 for Day Gallery at USD

The University of South Dakota John A. Day Gallery is hosting a reception for artists Michael Krueger, a USD alumnus, and Dennis McNett at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 for their exhibition, “Recent Prints,” which is being showcased on the USD campus now through Jan. 28. Read more...

(01/14/2011) Maryland professor headlines USD Thurgood Marshall Program

The University of South Dakota School of Law is recognizing the legal impact of one of America’s most well-known Supreme Court Justices with its annual Thurgood Marshall Program at the law school courtroom beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. Read more...

(01/14/2011) Students named to U. News spring semester news team

Twenty-two students from The University of South Dakota have been named to the U. News Radio and TV team for the 2011 spring semester. Read more...

(01/14/2011) USD professor president-elect of state NASW chapter

Deb Aden, professor and director of field education for the Master of Social Work program at The University of South Dakota, has been named president-elect of the South Dakota chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Read more...

(01/13/2011) USD, community to honor MLK legacy with day of service

Students from The University of South Dakota will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering their time to tackle community issues. Read more...

(01/07/2011) The U’s Rawlins Piano Trio to perform at national CMA event

The internationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of the University of South Dakota will travel to New York City next week to perform at the national conference of Chamber Music America. The Trio, which is scheduled to perform on Friday, Jan.14, will play works by Maurice Ravel and commissioned composer James Lentini. Read more...

(01/07/2011) Students from USD honored for fall 2010 academic success

Students at The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law honored for academic success during the 2010 fall semester have been announced. Read more...

2010

December

(12/20/2010) USD students receive degrees at 35th Winter Commencement

Jack Warner, executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents, was the keynote speaker for the 35th Winter Commencement ceremony at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 18. Read more...

(12/13/2010) USD students to perform at National Opera convention

Eight students from The University of South Dakota will perform scenes from the children’s opera “The Princess and the Pea” at the 56th annual National Opera Association’s national convention in San Antonio, Texas next month. Read more...

(12/13/2010) USD Health Sciences dean to step down next summer

The University of South Dakota announced that Brian L. Kaatz, Pharm. D., will retire as dean of the School of Health Sciences effective June 2011. Read more...

(12/13/2010) Tom and Meredith Brokaw pledge gift to USD Foundation

The University of South Dakota Foundation received a $100,000 pledge from Tom and Meredith Brokaw to establish the Tom and Meredith Brokaw Scholarship. Read more...

(12/13/2010) USD names Linda Anderson to direct Black Hills Playhouse

The University of South Dakota and the Black Hills Playhouse Board of Directors announced that Linda Anderson has been named executive director of the Black Hills Playhouse. Read more...

(12/10/2010) Student exhibition ‘Vitality of Memories’ on display at The U

“Vitality of Memories,” a collection of works by University of South Dakota students Samone Runia, Justin Tobin and Emily Letsche will be on display at the John A. Day Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, Dec. 10-17. Read more...

(12/07/2010) History professor recipient of Schwartz Award at USD

Scott Breuninger, associate professor of history at The University of South Dakota, was named as the third recipient of the Truman and Beverly Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award. Read more...

(12/07/2010) USD to confer degrees at 35th Winter Commencement ceremony

Jack Warner, executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents, will deliver the keynote address during the 35th Winter Commencement ceremony at The University of South Dakota at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. Read more...

(12/06/2010) USD Medical School announces retirement of Dr. Rodney Parry

Dr. Rodney R. Parry, M.D., will retire in June 2011 as dean of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota as well as USD’s vice president of health affairs. In 2004, Parry was named interim dean and became dean in 2005. He has been a medical school faculty member for 35 years. Read more...

(12/06/2010) SSOM, Health Sciences at The U host Welcome Table event

Students, faculty and staff from The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences will serve roast beef and all of the trimmings to the Vermillion community from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 at the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(12/02/2010) USD Rawlins Piano Trio presents concert inspired by world events

The University of South Dakota’s internationally-acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio presents “The Composer Speaks…Music as a Political Statement” at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 at Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The event is open to the public free of charge. Read more...

(12/02/2010) ROTC cadets at USD lead by example with top LDAC honors

When it comes to ROTC training and leadership, University of South Dakota Military Science students are among the best in the nation. Seven USD Army ROTC cadets were singled out for their excellence at the 2010 Leadership and Development Assessment Course (LDAC), which was at Fort Lewis, Wash., this summer. Read more...

November

(11/30/2010) Distinguished alum Thomas ShortBull to present lecture at USD

Thomas ShortBull, a distinguished alumnus of The University of South Dakota, will be a featured guest of the “Voices of the People Lecture Series” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(11/24/2010) B.F.A. thesis exhibition ‘Daydreameries’ to be on display

University of South Dakota students Andrea DeJong, Bethanie Collins and Emily Connelly present their works of art through, “Daydreameries,” at the John A. Day Gallery. This exhibit, a Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, will be on display at USD through Monday, Dec. 6. Read more...

(11/19/2010) USD Theatre stages Shakespeare’s classic ‘Twelfth Night’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” Dec. 3-7 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/17/2010) South Dakota student wins Sell-A-Thon title at PSE regional

University of South Dakota student Justin Shatto, from Sioux Falls, S.D., won the Pro-Am-Sell-A-Thon at Pi Sigma Epsilon’s Midwest Regional Competition in DeKalb, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 6. Read more...

(11/17/2010) Nationwide consumer group ranks USD online health care graduate degree a ‘best value’

Getting an affordable online graduate degree in health care administration at the University of South Dakota is more than just easy, it’s a great value. Read more...

(11/10/2010) Associate Dean Norman Neu to retire from School of Medicine

After three decades of service to the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, Norman Neu, M.D., is retiring as associate dean, Rapid City, and assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective spring 2011. Read more...

(11/10/2010) South Dakota students inducted into national honor medical society

The South Dakota chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha has elected eight students in the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota’s Class of 2011 into its ranks. Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Read more...

(11/09/2010) USD Opera presents “An Evening of One-Act Operas”

University of South Dakota Opera is presenting “An Evening of One-Act Operas” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 and at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21 at Colton Recital Hall, which is located at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the South Dakota campus. Read more...

(11/08/2010) Distinguished professor, JAG colonel William G. Eckhardt to lecture at South Dakota

The University of South Dakota will host a lecture by retired Army Col. William George Eckhardt, “Professional Conduct on the Battlefield,” at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 at the courtroom of the South Dakota School of Law. Read more...

(11/05/2010) Students examine career offerings at Health Happenings

High school students from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska will discover a world of career opportunities in health sciences on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the 2010 Health Happenings at the University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/04/2010) USD Theatre stages student-directed one-act plays

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre will present a workshop production of eight, student-directed one-act plays, Nov. 12-14, at the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/04/2010) South Dakota to join Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2012

President James W. Abbott and Athletic Director David Sayler announced today South Dakota has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Football Conference beginning with the 2012-13 academic year. Read more...

(11/03/2010) Princeton Review names USD’s Beacom School of Business ‘one of nation’s best’

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is one of the nation’s outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review, which recognized America’s top business schools with the release of its “The Best 300 Business Schools: 2011 Edition” guidebook, which is available now. Read more...

(11/02/2010) USD Beacom School of Business honors distinguished students, alumni and business leaders

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business will recognize students, distinguished alumni and successful business leaders for their outstanding service and support at the 2010 Beacom School of Business Annual Awards Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 6. Read more...

October

(10/28/2010) USD announces 2010 summer degree recipients

More than 200 candidates completed their degree requirements at The University of South Dakota this summer. Read more...

(10/26/2010) Successful authors, entrepreneurs to meet with students, speak at USD

A pair of internationally-renowned business leaders will be featured guests of the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/25/2010) Sound of USD to perform at London’s New Year’s Day Parade

The Sound of USD, The University of South Dakota Marching Coyote Band, will perform at London’s New Year’s Day Parade next January (2012), according to information provided by Westminster, which is home to both the elected Government (The Houses of Parliament) and the head of State (Buckingham Palace) of The United Kingdom. Read more...

(10/25/2010) Fall Choral Showcase shines spotlight on USD choral programs

From classical music by Mozart to modern repertoire, spirituals and folk songs, The University of South Dakota Fall Choral Showcase has something for music lovers of all ages. Read more...

(10/21/2010) Three USD faculty members honored for research excellence

Three members of The University of South Dakota faculty will be recognized for their outstanding research and creative work during President’s Research Day at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(10/20/2010) USD Alcohol and Drug Studies professor receives national leadership award

A faculty member in The University of South Dakota’s Department of Alcohol and Drug Studies has received a national award of excellence. Read more...

(10/20/2010) Rawlins Visiting Artist Stephen Beus to perform at USD Oct. 25

The University of South Dakota Department of Music welcomes pianist Stephen Beaus for the 2010 Rawlins Series Fall Visiting Artist recital and master class. Read more...

(10/19/2010) Visiting artists set the stage for upcoming performances at USD

The University of South Dakota will host the musical talents of celebrated cellist Keith Robinson and the vocal skills of soprano Kelli Estes in a pair of upcoming concerts presented by the USD Department of Music. Read more...

(10/19/2010) The verdict is in: USD School of Law is one of nation’s best

The University of South Dakota School of Law has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools. Read more...

(10/18/2010) Fourth annual USD Career Fair is Nov. 4 for students, employers

The University of South Dakota Academic and Career Planning Center is hosting a Career Fair on the USD campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(10/15/2010) USD Department of Nursing named NLN Center of Excellence

The National League for Nursing announced that The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing was honored once again as a National Center of Excellence for the third time since 2004. Read more...

(10/15/2010) Billionaire Warren Buffett on the menu for USD students

It’s a priceless luncheon for students of The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business who get to dine with one of the world’s greatest financial wizards. Twenty USD students have been invited to meet with Omaha businessman Warren Buffett on Friday, Oct. 22 for a noon lunch at Piccolo Pete’s, one of Buffett’s favorite lunchtime haunts. Read more...

(10/14/2010) USD alum Lynn von Koch to address Israeli/Palestinian discord

Lynn von Koch, a 2006 graduate of The University of South Dakota, will be a featured guest speaker at USD on Friday, Oct. 22 to discuss her perspectives of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through her recent experiences in the Middle East. Read more...

(10/13/2010) 2010 Cash Lecture at USD to focus on ‘Cultural Leadership’

Four distinguished Native American women will present the 16th annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 in Farber Hall at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/12/2010) Acclaimed USD pianist to present October recital

Dr. Susanne Skyrm, professor of music at The University of South Dakota, will present a faculty piano recital at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/12/2010) USD expands study abroad opportunities for students

The University of South Dakota is expanding its study abroad program thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Department of State while also committing university scholarship funds to support students in global learning activities. Read more...

(10/08/2010) School of Law at USD presents 2010 Gunderson Lecture, recognizes McKusick Award recipient on Oct. 14

James C. Duff, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, will present the 2010 Clark Y. Gunderson Lecture at The University of South Dakota School of Law at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Law School courtroom. Read more...

(10/08/2010) French monk to serve as guest lecturer at USD

The University of South Dakota will host Brother John, a French monk and a guest lecturer in the World Religions course taught by local pastor Steve Miller, at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Beacom Hall Auditorium, room 133. Read more...

(10/08/2010) White House Reporter Ken Walsh to address USD students

For more than two decades, Ken Walsh has reported on the White House full-time for U.S. News & World Report, and at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, students at The University of South Dakota will learn firsthand his experiences of covering five presidents and every national presidential campaign. Read more...

(10/08/2010) International Education Week to be highlighted at USD

The University of South Dakota is celebrating International Education Week, Oct. 12-15. Read more...

(10/08/2010) USD Theatre opens season with iconic rock opera ‘Evita’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical “Evita,” Oct. 20-24 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/05/2010) Schell Lecture at USD to feature U.S. Foreign Policy expert

Thomas Alan Schwartz, Ph.D., will present the 2010 Herbert S. Schell Lecture, “Henry Kissinger, Vietnam, and Iraq: The Problem of Realism in American Foreign Policy,” at The University of South Dakota on Monday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room, which is located at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(10/04/2010) Flu vaccination clinic at USD is Thursday, Oct. 14

Sanford Vermillion announced a flu vaccination clinic will be held at the Muenster University Center on the campus of The University of South Dakota from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14. Read more...

(10/01/2010) USD receives $700,000 grant to partner with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital for brain research

The University of South Dakota has received a grant for brain imaging and behavioral research to aid service members returning from overseas combat. Read more...

(10/01/2010) Molly Mack, Dzenan Berberovic reign over 2010 Dakota Days royalty at USD

Senior Molly Mack was crowned Miss Dakota while Dzenan Berberovic, a senior contemporary media and journalism major, was named Mr. Dakota during Dakota Days Coronation activities on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Read more...

September

(09/30/2010) USD social work professor to speak at awareness event

A faculty member of The University of South Dakota’s Social Work Program will be a featured speaker Sunday at a candlelight vigil in Sioux Falls to kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week. Read more...

(09/30/2010) USD Medical School grant will help underserved populations

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has received $1.1 million in second-year federal funding for the South Dakota Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The program addresses a critical health care and economic development need in the state – a shortage of health care professionals in rural areas. Read more...

(09/28/2010) ‘Photovoice’ exhibit on display at USD W.H. Over Museum

The W. H. Over Museum on the campus of The University of South Dakota is hosting an exhibition of American Indian youth photography in October. Read more...

(09/28/2010) USD reaches 10,000 students with 2010 enrollment

Total enrollment at The University of South Dakota exceeds more than 10,000 students in 2010, a first for South Dakota’s flagship university. This fall’s total enrollment of 10,151students represents an increase of 5.5 percent from fall 2009. Read more...

(09/27/2010) Book signing to follow Tom Brokaw program at USD

Distinguished journalist and best-selling author Tom Brokaw will sign copies of his best-selling book, “BOOM! Voices of the Sixties,” following his 7 p.m. address “Uncle Sam Needs Us” at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday at the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/21/2010) USD announces royalty for 2010 Dakota Days Coronation

Royalty for Dakota Days 2010 at The University of South Dakota has been announced. Fourteen students are vying for the title of Mr. and Miss Dakota as homecoming activities celebrate the “REDVOLUTION” this year. Read more...

(09/21/2010) University Art Galleries at USD hosts Governor’s Art Exhibit

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is host to the South Dakota Governor’s 4th Biennial Art Exhibition, “Endless Visions,” at the John A. Day Gallery now through Wednesday, Oct. 6. Read more...

(09/21/2010) USD Med School Career Exploration Program receives grant

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota received a $10,000 grant to help middle school students in Sioux Falls explore health care careers. Read more...

(09/21/2010) Sorcerer’s Apprentice Creative Writing Camp at USD

High school students with a genuine interest in creative writing will participate in the 2010 Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Creative Writing Camp this Saturday at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/21/2010) Chaneys, Jewett, Zorn to receive USD Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days

Four distinguished alumni from The University of South Dakota will be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the alumni banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/20/2010) Research study shows USD, South Dakota public universities have nearly $2 billion economic impact

The University of South Dakota generates about $171 million a year in total economic impact to South Dakota in the short-run, close to $522 million a year in the long-run, according to a new study measuring the impact of South Dakota’s six public universities on the state economy released today. Read more...

(09/16/2010) Red Road Gathering begins Thursday, Sept. 23 in Vermillion

The 21st annual Red Road Gathering, “Spirit Is Energy” begins Thursday, Sept. 23 at the National Guard Armory in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/16/2010) Law School grads from USD ace state bar exams in S.D., Iowa

Graduates of The University of South Dakota School of Law are raising the bar when it comes to taking the South Dakota Bar Examination. Read more...

(09/16/2010) Beta Alpha Psi at The U receives ‘Superior Chapter’ status

For the fourth consecutive year, The University of South Dakota’s Theta Upsilon chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at the Beacom School of Business achieved “Superior Chapter” recognition. Read more...

(09/15/2010) NEH Chair Jim Leach to address USD campus community

Jim Leach, chair of the National Endowment of the Humanities, will address the campus community at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(09/14/2010) Michael J. Lawler named chair of USD Social Work program

Michael J. Lawler, M.S.W., Ph.D., the new chair of The University of South Dakota’s Social Work Program, has almost three decades of experience as a social work practitioner, administrator, educator and researcher. Read more...

(09/13/2010) Dakota Days 2010 at USD: Join the REDVOLUTION

The University of South Dakota wants students, alumni and the University community to “Join the REDVOLUTION” for Dakota Days 2010. The REDVOLUTION, this year’s Dakota Days theme, is a play-on-words describing the evolution of USD’s curriculum and campus to Division I in academics and athletics. Read more...

(09/10/2010) English professor to present 58th Harrington Lecture at USD

Brian Bedard, Ph.D., professor of English at The University of South Dakota, will present the 58th annual Harrington Lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21 in Farber Hall, which is located at Old Main on the USD campus. Read more...

(09/09/2010) USD Rawlins Piano Trio to present commissioned composition at premiere concert

The internationally-acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will present the fourth in its series of commissioned compositions at the opening concert of the 2010-2011 season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 at Farber Hall. Read more...

(09/09/2010) Memorial Service to honor donors and their families at USD

The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences and the Sanford School of Medicine will honor 2009 donors to the Body Donor Program and their families during a memorial service on Friday, Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medical and Science Building. Read more...

(09/08/2010) Tom Brokaw to present ‘Uncle Sam Needs Us’ Sept. 29 at USD

Distinguished journalist and best-selling author Tom Brokaw will present the program “Uncle Sam Needs Us” at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/08/2010) First Amendment topic of Constitution Day event at USD

The University of South Dakota will observe Constitution Day on Friday, Sept. 17 with a keynote address at the Al Neuharth Media Center from Gene Policinski, vice president and executive director of the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tenn. Read more...

(09/07/2010) Shakespeare, musical comedy, rock opera highlight 2010-11 University Theatre schedule at USD

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season, which includes two musicals, a Shakespearean comedy and a popular mystery. Read more...

(09/03/2010) USD student awarded $1,500 VCDC entrepreneurship grant

Dustin Pratt, a graduate student at The University of South Dakota, was awarded a $1,500 Vermillion Now! grant from the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) to assist with business startup costs for Solid Rock Clothing. Read more...

(09/02/2010) USD Center for Disabilities supports FASD Awareness Day

The Center for Disabilities at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is raising awareness on Thursday, Sept. 9 for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. Read more...

(09/02/2010) Professor at The U contributes to environmental applications of nanoscience symposium book series

Dr. Ranjit T. Koodali, an assistant professor of chemistry at The University of South Dakota, has co-edited a book that highlights the new fundamental research and applications of nanoscale materials. Read more...

(09/02/2010) USD community celebrates Coyote Village with Open House

The University of South Dakota celebrated Coyote Village, The U’s new apartment-style residence hall complex, with an Open House at noon on Thursday, Sept. 2. Read more...

August

(08/27/2010) Farber Center at USD welcomes writer Anya Kamenetz

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota, in cooperation with students in Global Challenges courses, welcomes writer and educational futurist Anya Kamenetz to campus on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main. Read more...

(08/25/2010) Physics at The U receives $3 million Department of Energy grant for research

The University of South Dakota Department of Physics was awarded a $3 million grant to pursue high purity germanium crystal growth and develop detectors underground to be used in experiments seeking a deeper understanding of energy and matter. Read more...

(08/23/2010) USD welcomes new students to campus with Convocation

The University of South Dakota will welcome the Class of 2014 with a Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 28. Mitch Stewart, a USD graduate who worked as a member of President Barack Obama’s campaign staff in 2008, will provide the keynote address for Convocation, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(08/20/2010) USD ‘one of nation’s 200 best’ according to guidance counselors surveyed by U.S. News & World Report

Guidance counselors from some of America’s best high schools ranked The University of South Dakota as one of the best 200 national universities according to the U.S. News & World Report. Read more...

(08/18/2010) USD Department of Theatre hosting public ‘Evita’ auditions

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is hosting auditions for “Evita,” a Tony Award-winning rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. for USD students and the general public, and on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. for youth, ages 9 - 13. Read more...

(08/16/2010) Summer University Program at Crazy Horse concludes with ceremony led by USD President James W. Abbott

The inaugural Summer University Program at Crazy Horse Memorial that began June 7 concluded with a Friday, Aug.13, ceremony led by University of South Dakota President James Abbott. The 18 students from five states received certificates for successfully completing college preparation and freshman level studies in English, algebra and American Indian studies. Read more...

(08/16/2010) Hearst Magazines Chairman Cathie Black, San Francisco Chronicle Chairman & Publisher Frank Vega to receive Al Neuharth Award at USD on Sept. 30

Nationally distinguished media executives Cathie Black, chairman of Hearst Magazines, and Frank Vega, chairman and publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle, will be honored as recipients of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/11/2010) FMA chapter at The U earns ‘superior’ status for 10th year

For the 10th straight year, the Financial Management Association International (FMA) at The University of South Dakota has earned FMA International’s highly coveted FMA Superior Chapter Award. Presented to fewer than 5 percent of FMA chapters across the United States, USD’s FMA chapter was recognized for overall excellence during the 2009-10 academic year. Read more...

(08/10/2010) Andrea Cooper to present ‘Kristin’s Story’ at USD

The heartbreaking portrayal of a daughter’s death from suicide will be shared with students at The University of South Dakota during the program “Kristin’s Story” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9. Presented by Nikki’s Fund, “Kristin’s Story” as told by her mother, Andrea Cooper, is open to the public and will be held at the Muenster University Center Ballroom on the USD campus. Read more...

(08/10/2010) Tanya D’Souza is new director of research development at USD

The University of South Dakota announced today the hiring of Tanya D’Souza as the new Director of Research Development. Read more...

(08/05/2010) USD Music Department forms partnership with Conn-Selmer, Inc.

The University of South Dakota is the newest university affiliated with Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States. Read more...

(08/04/2010) Fourth annual Healthcare Career Summer Camp at USD hosts dozens of Midwest high school students

Forty-five high school students from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota participated in this summer’s Healthcare Career Summer Camp at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/03/2010) USD honors program, faculty, affordability drive choice as ‘one of nation’s best’ by Princeton Review

With an honors program cited as “one of the best-kept secrets in the country” and faculty “willing to go the extra mile for students,” The University of South Dakota is again one of the nation’s best academic institutions, according to The Princeton Review which listed USD in its “The Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition.” Read more...

July

(07/28/2010) Fourth annual Nikki’s Fund 5K, ‘Kristin’s Story’ part of National Suicide Prevention Week activities at USD

Registrations are being accepted for Vermillion’s fourth annual Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Prentis Park. This event is one of several campus activities to increase suicide awareness and raise funds for USD students in crisis situations. Read more...

(07/28/2010) White Coat Ceremony to welcome new USD medical students

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will welcome the Class of 2014 on Friday, July 30, during the annual White Coat Ceremony. Read more...

(07/27/2010) Farber Center at The U completes SDMC leadership program

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota sponsored the 2010 South Dakota Municipal Clerk (SDMC) Leadership and Management Development Program this summer. Read more...

(07/23/2010) U. Discover Scholars at The U to present 2010 research projects

The University of South Dakota’s U. Discover 2010 Undergraduate Research Scholars will present results from their summer research projects on Monday, July 26 during a poster session sponsored by South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) Undergraduate Fellows Program. Read more...

(07/23/2010) USD students set for study abroad opportunity to South Africa

Two students from The University of South Dakota will spend the fall 2010 semester studying at the University of Cape Town. Read more...

(07/20/2010) USD student one of President Obama’s appointees to national Indian education post

Stacy Phelps, a doctoral student at The University of South Dakota, is an appointee for member for the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint Phelps and other individuals to key administration posts earlier this month. Read more...

(07/19/2010) USD School of Law announces spring 2010 Dean’s List

The University of South Dakota School of Law has announced students achieving 2010 Spring Semester academic honors. Read more...

(07/16/2010) Valuable internships highlight summer months for USD students

Several students from The University of South Dakota are utilizing the summer months to gain valuable career experience through internships at the local, state and federal levels. Read more...

(07/14/2010) USD School of Law, Farber Center to host poverty simulation

The University of South Dakota School of Law along with the W.O. Farber Center and the South Dakota Youth Congress (SDYC) under the Chiesman Center of Democracy, Inc., will host “The Challenges and Effects of Poverty,” a poverty simulation for students and adults, on Wednesday, July 28 from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. Read more...

(07/13/2010) Students from The U spend summer studying, traveling abroad

Twenty students from The University of South Dakota are participating in independent study abroad programs throughout the world this summer through Global Learning in the Center for Academic Engagement. Read more...

(07/01/2010) USD named Adult Learning Focused Institution by CAEL

The University of South Dakota has been recognized as a leader in educating adult learners. The Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) recently named USD as one of the organization’s newest Adult Learning Focused Institution (ALFI). Read more...

(07/01/2010) Rusch recipient of USD Law School’s Volunteer Service Award

The University of South Dakota School of Law’s Student Bar Association selected the Honorable Arthur L. Rusch as the student group’s inaugural recipient of the 2010 Volunteer Service Award. Read more...

June

(06/29/2010) Inaugural Buhler Scholar at The U is Sioux Falls student

An endowment established by Walter A. and Lucy Yoshioka Buhler will provide one full scholarship opportunity for a College of Fine Arts student at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/24/2010) Sayler named 12th Athletic Director at USD

University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott introduced David Sayler as the school’s 12th athletic director at a press conference Thursday afternoon in the Muenster University Center. Sayler joins the Coyotes after spending the last four years as Senior Executive Athletic Director at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Read more...

(06/16/2010) Students at The U honored for academic success

Students receiving academic honors for the 2010 Spring Semester have been recognized at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/15/2010) Government Research Bureau to host ‘convenings’ this month

The University of South Dakota Government Research Bureau, in cooperation with Sumption & Wyland and the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), is hosting four “convenings” in June and July throughout the state for nonprofit executives, board members, staff and volunteers. These free, daylong events include featured speakers from around the region and address topics such as effective fundraising, using technology to connect nonprofits and strategic planning. Read more...

(06/14/2010) Performances highlight SD Vocal Arts Festival at USD

The University of South Dakota will host the 2010 South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival, June 18-27. Read more...

(06/14/2010) USD law student recipient of state bar’s 2010 pro bono honor

Andrea Rosenburg, a student at The University of South Dakota School of Law, will be presented with the 2010 William F. Day, Jr. Law Student Pro Bono Award during the 78th meeting of the State Bar of South Dakota on Friday morning in Rapid City, S.D. Read more...

(06/11/2010) Elections, award presentations highlight Girls State at USD

The 64th annual session of Girls State at The University of South Dakota concluded recently with the election of officers and presentation of awards. Read more...

(06/10/2010) Coyote Village at USD pursuing LEED Silver certification

Coyote Village, a new apartment-style residence hall complex at The University of South Dakota, is pending the award of LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for achievement in green building and design. Read more...

(06/08/2010) Student from The U recognized for precious metals research

Harrison Kibombo, a Ph.D. student at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of a 2010 International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) Student Award for his research in the area of precious metals chemistry. Read more...

(06/02/2010) USD Law School professor recipient of prestigious book awards

Patrick Garry, a professor of law at The University of South Dakota School of Law, has received literary acclaim for his fiction writing as the recipient of four different book awards recently. Read more...

May

(05/27/2010) Beverly Jorgenson named director of The U’s RN-BSN program

Beverly Jorgenson, RNC, MSN, CNP, CNE, has been named as the director of the new RN-BSN program within the Department of Nursing at The University of South Dakota. The baccalaureate degree in nursing is expected to be offered to students for the first time in fall 2011. Read more...

(05/26/2010) USD SIFE, Coyoteopoly students help Campbell’s ‘Can Hunger’

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and members of Coyoteopoly at The University of South Dakota teamed up in 2009-10 to “can hunger” with Campbell’s and finished second in a national competition, “Let’s Can Hunger,” sponsored by the soup company. Read more...

(05/26/2010) New B.S.N. at USD to begin accepting students next summer

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced recently that The University of South Dakota has received degree authority for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) to complement the University’s long-standing and highly-regarded Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) program. Read more...

(05/26/2010) Three USD PA students receive national scholarships

Three students from The University of South Dakota, Corey Anderson of Gayville, S.D., Jennifer Thielen of Rapid City, S.D., and Amber Wolter of Wolsey, S.D., have been awarded national scholarships from the Physician Assistant Foundation. They were among 77 students across the country honored for their academic excellence, commitment to community service and delivery of quality health care. Read more...

(05/25/2010) Day Gallery at USD features ‘8 Year Plan’ photography exhibit

The University of South Dakota’s John A. Day Gallery will host a reception for art student Joshua Sean and his photography exhibition, “8 Year Plan” on Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. “8 Year Plan is a photographic compilation of Sean’s work and the reception for the artist includes a demo release party for his “Dakota Spirit Diminished” album, an industrial-hip hop mix. Read more...

(05/21/2010) AAFP cites USD Medical School for family medicine

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota ranked third nationally for the percentage of its students who choose family medicine, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Read more...

(05/21/2010) USD’s Farber Center hosts 64th Girls State beginning May 31

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota is host to the weeklong 2010 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, May 31 through June 5. Read more...

(05/20/2010) National publication names USD Online M.B.A. ‘Best Value’

Getting an M.B.A. at the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota isn’t just convenient; it’s a degree that comes with real “value.” GetEducated.com, a consumer watchdog group that reviews and ranks online universities for cost, quality and credibility has ranked USD as one of the “Best Values Online M.B.A.” programs in the United States. Read more...

(05/17/2010) USD M.F.A. student showcases paintings through graduate exhibit

John Charles Cox, graduate student at The University of South Dakota, is presenting his Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “Envisage (Invention) = Analysis + Allegory + Affixation,” in Galleries D and F, at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., from May 14 through July 25. A reception for Cox is scheduled for May 21 at 5:30 p.m. Read more...

(05/17/2010) Clinical psychology doctoral receives accreditation at The U

The University of South Dakota’s doctoral program in clinical psychology was awarded full accreditation for the maximum term given by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation. The accreditation followed a review of the USD program’s self study report, submitted last year, and a three-person team that visited the program last fall. Read more...

(05/14/2010) Regents recognize USD student groups for outstanding efforts

Three student organizations at The University of South Dakota were recognized for academic work, community service, and organizational leadership by the South Dakota Board of Regents during the regents’ meeting in Vermillion on Friday, May 14. Read more...

(05/13/2010) Sanford Health-USD Biomed Research Symposium is May 14

The University of South Dakota will host the 2010 Sanford Health-USD Biomedical Research Symposium on Friday, May 14 in room 107 of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(05/13/2010) Students from The U contribute to National Volunteer Week

The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE), in collaboration with the National Volunteer Week (NVW) student executive board, spent more than 120 hours during the week of April 19-24 organizing activities for dozens of student volunteers who helped raised money for local organizations and various other community service activities. Read more...

(05/13/2010) Wendell Hoffman receives USD med school’s alumni award

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota presented its 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award to a leader on bioterrorism prevention, patient safety and medical education. Read more...

(05/12/2010) Eleven inducted into national honor medical society

The South Dakota chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha inducted eight students, one faculty member, one alumnus and one resident at an induction banquet in Sioux Falls, S.D., on May 6. It was the 33rd new member installation of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota’s chapter. Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Read more...

(05/12/2010) USD med school ranks among best in producing rural physicians

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is one of the top schools in the country in producing rural physicians. Read more...

(05/07/2010) USD student Jessie Milstead is 2010 Boren Scholarship recipient

It doesn’t take long to find out what interests Jessie Milstead – everything. The sophomore at The University of South Dakota loves music – her iPod is a plethora of tunes and she plays several instruments from the guitar to the piano, even the saxophone; she’s always had an interest in math and science; and she’s extremely focused on her career choices, including national security or military intelligence, so political science is one of her passions, too. Read more...

(05/06/2010) USD awards degrees at 123rd Spring Commencement

The University of South Dakota will award degrees to more than 1,200 candidates and honor a distinguished alum during spring commencement at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome on Saturday, May 8. Read more...

(05/05/2010) Sioux Falls Judge Lawrence Piersol to receive McKusick Award

The University of South Dakota Student Bar Association (SBA) will present the Honorable Lawrence L. Piersol with the 2010 Marshall M. McKusick Award. Piersol is a senior judge with the U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(05/05/2010) Online M.B.A. program at USD scores top 5 percent nationally

According to statistics released by a national testing service, graduate students in the online M.B.A. program at The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business are in good company nationally. Read more...

(05/05/2010) USD honors Arts & Sciences faculty with 2010 Cutler Awards

The University of South Dakota will recognize recipients of its prestigious Richard and Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts at USD’s Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 8. Endowed by Richard and Sharon Cutler of Sioux Falls, S.D., the awards recognize distinguished faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read more...

(05/04/2010) Belbas-Larson Awards honor faculty excellence at USD

The University of South Dakota will honor two of its faculty at the 2010 Spring Commencement ceremony for excellence in teaching. Read more...

(05/03/2010) Dakota Days announces committee members for 2010 event

The University of South Dakota has announced the newest members of the 2010 Dakota Days Committee. Read more...

April

(04/30/2010) Students honored at USD’s 45th Student History Conference

Two Creighton University students and a Minnesota State University Moorhead student were recognized for their outstanding papers at the 45th annual Student History Conference at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/29/2010) USD Law School, Med School to honor graduates on May 7

The University of South Dakota will honor graduates from the USD School of Law and the Sanford School of Medicine with ceremonies on Friday, May 7. Read more...

(04/29/2010) USD students showcase multitude of artwork during May exhibit

Jade Somsen, Lyndsi Price, Criscel Miske, Brooke Hiemstra, Michael Gordon and Isaura Nino, all students at The University of South Dakota, will showcase a multitude of artwork of different disciplines and media during an exhibition at the John A. Day Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, May 3-7. Read more...

(04/28/2010) Fulbright Scholar, USD student Abbey Jones hopes to make a difference beyond borders

Abbey Jones isn’t afraid to try something new. After all, The University of South Dakota student spent two semesters studying in Wales, United Kingdom last year. Next year, she will be teaching English in Indonesia thanks to a grant from the Fulbright Program – the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the United States government. Read more...

(04/26/2010) USD names 18-person search committee for athletic director

James W. Abbott, president of The University of South Dakota, today announced the formation of an 18-member search committee to assist in the selection of USD’s athletic director. Read more...

(04/26/2010) Pediatric Residency Program Gains Accreditation

Aspiring physicians in the area have a new place to look when choosing a residency program and it’s much closer to home. Sanford Children’s is now accredited and offering a pediatric residency program. Read more...

(04/26/2010) Math success adds up for 2010 Goldwater Scholar Doug Dailey

What happens when you combine inspirational faculty with a student’s love of math? For Doug Dailey, a student at The University of South Dakota, it all adds up to a 2010 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Read more...

(04/23/2010) USD to honor Native American student graduates on May 7

The University of South Dakota will honor graduating Native American students at the second annual Native Student Graduate Honoring Ceremony on Friday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room , which is located at the Al Neuharth Media Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(04/23/2010) Matthew Tysdal is USD’s 14th Truman Scholar recipient

To say Matthew Tysdal is making the most of his college experience would be an understatement. The University of South Dakota junior is president of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta; he’s active in Political Science League; and he just completed another term as a member of the Student Government Association Senate. Tysdal is also a double major in economics and political science, and he’s an enlisted member of the South Dakota Army National Guard, where he serves with the 196th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, which is located in Fort Meade, S.D. Read more...

(04/21/2010) Cross Media Council at The U sponsors students’ rights forum

Whether or not college students should be allowed to wear the T-shirt of their choice to athletic events is just one of the topics being discussed at an upcoming forum sponsored by the Cross Media Council and Political Science League at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 26 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(04/21/2010) Astronomy Day at The U to feature Minnesota professor

The University of South Dakota Department of Physics is sponsoring an Astronomy Day lecture by Vuk Mandic, entitled “Astronomy with Gravitational-Wave Detectors” on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(04/21/2010) USD Pre-Med Society to host fourth annual Pre-Med Day

The University of South Dakota Pre-Med Society will host its fourth annual Pre-Med Day, Saturday, April 24, at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(04/21/2010) USD Law Professor Thomas E. Geu receives Jackson Award for Excellence in Teaching

Professor Thomas E. Geu is the 2010 recipient of the John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award at The University of South Dakota School of Law. Geu was nominated by students and colleagues on the faculty at the Law School. Read more...

(04/20/2010) USD to host 123rd Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 8

(04/19/2010) USD Philosophy Symposium Lectures begin Thursday at Farber Hall

The University of South Dakota is hosting six philosophy symposium lectures at Farber Hall this week. Read more...

(04/19/2010) USD Law Student elected National NALSA President

Lonnie Wright, a second year law student at the University of South Dakota School of Law, was elected President of National Native American Law Students (NNALSA) at the 35th annual Indian Law Conference, April 8-9, in Santa Fe, N.M. Wright was elected by National NALSA members from law schools across the United States. He was the first USD law student to serve on the National Board as the Area 8 Representative in 2009-10. Read more...

(04/16/2010) USD student Winnie Zou cited on Capitol Hill for research

Yun “Winnie” Zou, a student at The University of South Dakota, was one of 75 undergraduate students honored at the Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR) “Posters on the Hill” reception at Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 13. Read more...

(04/16/2010) USD NALSA named National Chapter of the Year

It’s been a busy year for the School of Law at The University of South Dakota but also a very rewarding one as USD’s Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) chapter received the 2010 Chapter of the Year award at the 35th annual Indian Law Conference in Santa Fe, N.M., earlier this month. Read more...

(04/15/2010) ‘Paintography’ exhibition to be on display at USD’s Day Gallery

“Paintography,” a student art exhibition featuring five B.F.A. students at The University of South Dakota, will be on display in the John A. Day Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 19-23. Read more...

(04/15/2010) USD Medical School ranked 10th nationally in rural medicine

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota made the top 10 list in rural medicine in the latest national rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Read more...

(04/15/2010) E-Team, Delta Sigma Pi and Beacom School of Business welcome Dave Anderson of ‘Famous Dave’s’

The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota along with USD’s Entrepreneurship Team (E-Team) and Delta Sigma Pi will host a “Gala Evening” with Dave Anderson, founder of Famous Dave’s, on Thursday, April 29 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(04/15/2010) Administrative appointments fill key executive positions at USD

President James W. Abbott announced four administrative appointments that fill current executive vacancies at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/14/2010) Social drama ‘Fat Pig’ concludes theatre season at USD

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre concludes its season April 21-25 with “Fat Pig,” Neil LaBute’s “plus-sized” social drama. Playing in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, “Fat Pig” explores the impact social bias and peer pressure can have on a romantic relationship when one of the parties is plus-sized. Read more...

(04/13/2010) USD to host 45th Student History Conference April 22

Graduate and undergraduate students from 10 regional universities and colleges will present papers at the 45th annual Student History Conference, Thursday, April 22, at The University of South Dakota’s Muenster University Center. Read more...

(04/13/2010) Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth begins July 19 at USD

The University of South Dakota School of Education will host the eighth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth, July 19-20. Read more...

(04/09/2010) Farber Public Affairs Lecture Series welcomes Theda Skocpol to USD

The University of South Dakota Political Science League will host world renowned political scientist and Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 19 at the Muenster University Center Ballroom. Read more...

(04/07/2010) University Art Galleries presents student exhibition ‘It’

Maiko Hasegawa, pursuing her M.F.A. in painting at The University of South Dakota, is displaying her thesis exhibition, “It,” with M.F.A. sculptor and Sturgis, S.D., native Erica Merchant, April 12-16 at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/07/2010) USD Phi Beta Kappa to host 2010 initiation ceremony April 15

Alpha Chapter of South Dakota, Phi Beta Kappa, will host its 2010 initiation ceremony on Thursday, April 15, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/06/2010) 2010 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is at USD

The science and future of the Missouri River will be explored during the 2010 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, April 14. Read more...

(04/05/2010) USD hosts 2010 South Dakota Governor’s Camp, Ambassadors of Excellence Program for gifted youth

Gifted high school and middle school students can register now for exciting summer programs at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/05/2010) USD students, NFL star Ben Leber team up for health care

On Friday afternoon, April 9, students from The University of South Dakota and staff from Jolley Elementary in Vermillion will team up with NFL linebacker Ben Leber to tackle childhood obesity and inactivity. Read more...

(04/05/2010) Center for Disabilities at The U hosts spring autism conference

The University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, is hosting a workshop in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders with Thomas Higbee, Ph.D., April 12-13, at Schroeder Auditorium in the Sanford USD Medical Center. Read more...

March

(03/31/2010) USD Disability Services hosts wheelchair athlete Aaron Fotheringham for April 5 program

The University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities welcomes Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham to campus for a 7 p.m. program on Monday, April 5 at the Muenster University Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/31/2010) USD graduate thesis exhibition on display at Day Gallery

Graduate students at The University of South Dakota will showcase their M.F.A. thesis exhibition from April 5 - 9 at the John A. Day Gallery in Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/31/2010) Service-learning spring break for USD’s AWOL Program

Thirty-eight students, and six faculty and staff members from The University of South Dakota spent their spring break fulfilling service-learning opportunities as close as western South Dakota and as far away as the mountains of Oregon and the streets of New Orleans. Read more...

(03/30/2010) Register now for USD’s 2010 Summer Accounting Institute

High school sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing an accounting or business career can register for the 2010 Summer Accounting Institute at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/30/2010) USD Rhodes Scholar Stephen Wilson to speak at The U

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota, in cooperation with the Political Science League at USD, will host author and attorney Stephen L. Wilson, a 1970 USD Rhodes Scholar, for a 4 p.m. program in Farber Hall on Wednesday, April 14. Read more...

(03/29/2010) USD to celebrate academic achievement at 2010 IdeaFest

Graduate and undergraduate academic achievements will be on display at The University of South Dakota during IdeaFest, April 7-8, at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(03/29/2010) Keynote speakers for 2010 IdeaFest at The U include anthropology professor, creative artists

What do an anthropologist, an actor with a recurring role on “CSI” and an actress who’s also a celebrated novelist have in common with IdeaFest 2010 at The University of South Dakota? All three are the keynote speakers for IdeaFest, April 7-8. Read more...

(03/29/2010) Close contest determines winner of Sam Masten Moot Court Tourney at USD School of Law

First-year law student Kasey Wassenaar of Jackson, Minn., edged first-year law student Sarah Zinter of Pierre, S.D., to win the championship round of The University of South Dakota School of Law’s annual Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition on Wednesday, March 24. Read more...

(03/29/2010) Yankton teams take top honors at Science Olympiad at USD

Science Olympiad teams from Yankton High School and Yankton Middle School now have an opportunity to compete at the 2010 National Science Olympiad Tournament after finishing first Saturday in the 26th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/26/2010) USD law student touted for ‘Best Defense’ at D.C. mock trial

Alex Hagen, a third-year law student at The University of South Dakota School of Law, received top honors at the second annual Capitol City Challenge Mock Trial Competition at the District of Columbia Superior Court in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Read more...

(03/26/2010) CMJ student at The U is recipient of 2010 NBNA scholarship

Kealey Bultena, a student from The University of South Dakota, is a 2010 recipient of the Jack Shelley Scholarship, which is presented annually by the Northwest Broadcast News Association. Read more...

(03/25/2010) Students from The U are Siouxland Film Festival finalists

Four short films by students from The University of South Dakota are finalists in this Saturday’s Siouxland Film Festival at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. Read more...

(03/25/2010) USD law professor emeritus is panelist at VJEL Symposium

John H. Davidson, Professor of Law Emeritus at The University of South Dakota School of Law, is a featured guest of the 2010 Vermont Journal of Environmental Law Symposium, “Surviving and Thriving: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.” Read more...

(03/25/2010) ‘University’ exhibit showcases images of USD

“University” is a small collection of documented images of USD from the portfolio of Joshua Sean, an art student at The University of South Dakota. Sean’s exhibition opened Monday, March 22 and runs through Thursday, April 15 in Gallery 110 in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A reception for the show is Friday, March 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

(03/23/2010) USD Med School achieves ‘one of best re-accreditations’ in its history

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has been re-accredited through 2018 by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Read more...

(03/19/2010) School of Law students from The U assist Indian Wills Project

Several students from The University of South Dakota School of Law spent spring break traveling to Indian reservations in South Dakota drafting wills for the Indian Wills Project. Read more...

(03/18/2010) Technology and copyright laws to be addressed at USD forum

The University of South Dakota Center for Teaching and Learning and University Libraries are sponsoring a program by Mickie A. Piatt, J.D., an expert in copyright law and the impact of technology, at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 29 at the Muenster University Center Ballroom. Read more...

(03/18/2010) Match Day reveals USD medical students’ residencies

Fourth-year medical students at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota learned this morning where they will complete their residency training. Match Day ceremonies were held across the country, including in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Envelopes were handed to each student with their residency acceptance letters inside. Read more...

(03/18/2010) USD student awarded prestigious Stegner Fellowship in poetry

Sarah Den Boer, a Ph.D. student at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of a 2010 Wallace Stegner Fellowship at the Creative Writing Program at Stanford University. Read more...

(03/17/2010) ‘Big Success in Small Towns’ author to speak at USD

The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota presents the 2010 Burke-Bank West Lecture, “Boomtown USA: The 7½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns,” by author and CEO Jack Schultz, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(03/16/2010) Van Den Hul leaving USD post to take similar position at Western Washington University

Richard Van Den Hul, vice president of finance and administration at The University of South Dakota since 2006, has accepted the position of vice president for business and financial affairs at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash., effective July 8. Read more...

(03/15/2010) USD School of Law students to compete at NTC finals

Two students from The University of South Dakota School of Law will showcase their trial skills at the 35th annual National Trial Competition, March 25-28, in Dallas, Texas. Read more...

(03/10/2010) Inaugural American Indian Student Healthcare Careers Conference kicks off Healthcare Careers Camp at The U

Native American high school students seeking careers in the healthcare industry can register now to attend the American Indian Student Healthcare Careers Conference (AISHCC), June 18-20, and the Fourth Annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp (HCSC), June 20-25, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/10/2010) University Theatre presents social drama ‘Boy Gets Girl’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre continues its season with Rebecca Gilman’s chilling drama “Boy Gets Girl.” With performances in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, March 24-28, “Boy Gets Girl” is a story of romantic pursuit gone awry. Read more...

(03/09/2010) South Dakota Supreme Court to hold Term of Court at USD

The state of South Dakota’s highest court will be in session for three days at The University of South Dakota School of Law. The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments during March 2010 Term of Court at law school courtroom, March 22-24. Read more...

(03/08/2010) USD students elect Tim Carr next SGA President

Students at The University of South Dakota elected a new Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President last week. Tim Carr of Lamoni, Iowa, is the new SGA President and his running mate, Laura Hofer of Pierre, S.D., will serve as SGA Vice President following the results of the election. Read more...

(03/05/2010) 2010 Volk Symposium at The U to address corporate ethics

Cynthia Cooper will present her award-winning lecture, “Ethical Leadership for the 21st Century” at The University of South Dakota during the 2010 Arthur A. Volk Accounting Symposium/Ethics Lecture on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wayne S. Knutson Theater. Read more...

(03/04/2010) USD hosts 26th annual South Dakota State Science Olympiad

More than a dozen middle school and high school teams will compete in the 26th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, March 27. Read more...

(03/03/2010) High school students can register now for 2010 USD Healthcare Careers Summer Camp

High school students interested in pursuing careers health care can register now to attend the Fourth Annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at The University of South Dakota, June 20-25. Read more...

(03/03/2010) DWP at The U hosts 2010 Summer Invitational Institute

The Dakota Writing Project (DWP) at The University of South Dakota invites teachers for an institute of learning at the 2010 DWP Summer Invitational Institute (SII). Innovative and dedicated teachers of any discipline or grade level can apply for the program, which is scheduled Mondays through Thursdays, June 7-July 1 at The U. Read more...

(03/02/2010) USD Greek councils recognized for outstanding leadership

The University of South Dakota’s Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils were recognized for outstanding leadership and educational development at the 2010 Mid-American Greek Council Association and National Black Leadership Conference in St. Louis recently. Read more...

(03/02/2010) 13th annual Building Bridges Conference is March 26 at The U

The University of South Dakota is hosting the 13th annual Building Bridges Conference at the Muenster University Center on Friday, March 26. Read more...

February

(02/26/2010) Chamber Singers to conclude tour with Home Concert

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers will conclude a tour of four Midwest states with a Home Concert on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, located at 226 E. Main St., in Vermillion. There’s no admission cost for the performance; a freewill offering will be collected. Read more...

(02/25/2010) USD honored nationally for extraordinary community service

For the third straight year, The University of South Dakota was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Read more...

(02/24/2010) ‘Stand-up Economist’ Yoram Bauman coming to USD

The University of South Dakota Department of Economics and Omicron Delta Epsilon chapter welcomes Yoram Bauman, Ph.D., to the Beacom School of Business on Tuesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Read more...

(02/24/2010) USD School of Law professor awarded Fulbright Grant

Elizabeth Burleson, assistant professor of law at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of a Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant to teach at the University of Montevideo in Uruguay. Read more...

(02/24/2010) Kansas City artists showcased at University Art Galleries exhibit

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will host the exhibition “Black & Blue: Kansas City’s Grit & Grace” in the John A. Day Gallery beginning Tuesday, March 2. Read more...

(02/22/2010) USD med student concert to benefit juvenile diabetes research

The second annual Sanford School of Medicine Benefit Concert at The University of South Dakota will raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Read more...

(02/19/2010) $5 million grant to boost USD Nursing Distance program

With a three-year, $5 million grant awarded by the United States Department of Labor, The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing will be able to develop more registered nurses and address a critical need for nursing educators with graduate degrees. Read more...

(02/19/2010) ‘Soup for Service’ USD AWOL student fundraiser is Feb. 25

Students from The University of South Dakota travelling during spring break to participate in service-learning projects will host a “Soup for Service” soup supper and silent auction at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Vermillion Armory. Read more...

(02/19/2010) SGA, Cross Media Council at The U to host student budget forum

SGA President Blake Alberts and Executive Director of the South Dakota Student Federation Ryan Budmayr will analyze USD’s budget reduction process during a campus forum on Monday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Muenster University Center’s pit lounge. Read more...

(02/17/2010) USD NALSA chapter hosts Native American Law Symposium

The South Dakota Law Review and The University of South Dakota’s Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) chapter will host the 2010 NALSA/Law Review Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 18 beginning at 10 a.m. in the USD Law School courtroom. Read more...

(02/12/2010) USD accepting applications for Crazy Horse summer program

The University of South Dakota is now accepting applications for the inaugural Summer University Program at Crazy Horse Memorial. Classes begin in June and run through mid-August. Read more...

(02/12/2010) Scholarship Recognition Day welcomes high school seniors to The U

The University of South Dakota will showcase its extraordinary academic and campus programs for high school seniors and their parents during Scholarship Recognition Day, Feb. 20-21. Read more...

(02/12/2010) USD med school faculty member is family physician of the year

Earl Kemp., M.D., was awarded the 2010 South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year by the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians. Kemp is an associate professor of family medicine with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/11/2010) USD Chamber Singers to tour four Midwestern states in March

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers will begin a weeklong tour of four Midwest states on Saturday, March 6 with a 1 p.m. performance at the First Presbyterian Church, which is located at 608 Nebraska St. in Sioux City, Iowa. Read more...

(02/10/2010) NAACP VP to deliver USD Thurgood Marshall Program

The University of South Dakota School of Law will honor the legacy of Thurgood Marshall with “Choosing to Communicate, not Discriminate,” a program by Andre Oliver, vice president of the NAACP in Sioux Falls, on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in the law school courtroom on the USD campus. Read more...

(02/09/2010) USD Theatre presents the Broadway classic ‘A Chorus Line’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre continues its season with Broadway’s “A Chorus Line,” Feb. 26-27 and March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance on Sunday, Feb.28 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(02/08/2010) E-Team hosts fifth EIC, Entrepreneurship Evening at The U

Young entrepreneurs are showing that they mean business at The University of South Dakota with the Extraordinary Idea Competition and Entrepreneurship Evening at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(02/05/2010) USD psychology professor elected section president of APA division

Elizabeth Boyd, professor of psychology and director of the Psychological Services Center at The University of South Dakota, was recently named president of Section VI (Clinical Psychology of Ethnic Minorities) of Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology), one of the largest divisions affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA). Read more...

(02/05/2010) AWOL students from The U spend winter break in service

Thirty-one students and three staff members from The University of South Dakota spent winter break learning about social issues and community service in two very different parts of the world: Chicago, Ill., and the country of Belize. Read more...

(02/03/2010) USD art students on display at Stilwell Student Awards Exhibit

The 23rd annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is Friday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 26 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/03/2010) USD students, faculty seeking donations for Guatemalan trip

Students and faculty from The University of South Dakota are seeking donations to help them take needed supplies to Guatemala in March. Read more...

(02/02/2010) School of Law at The U to host 2010 National NALSA Moot Court Competition

The University of South Dakota School of Law and the USD Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) are hosting the nation’s top Indian law academic competition, the 2010 National NALSA Moot Court Competition, Feb. 18-20. Read more...

(02/01/2010) 2010 Diversity Award recipients honored at The U

Social justice, intercultural awareness and fostering positive relationships are significant reasons why diversity is vital to the campus community at The University of South Dakota. Individuals demonstrating these exceptional characteristics were honored on campus at an event sponsored by the USD Office of Institutional Diversity and the Campus Diversity Enhancement Group (CDEG). Read more...

January

(01/29/2010) USD Theatre students receive Kennedy Center ACTF honors

Students from The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre received awards at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Overland Park, Kan., Jan. 17-23. Read more...

(01/29/2010) MSU law professor to present USD’s Dillon Lecture: ‘Rebooting Indian Law in the Supreme Court’

Matthew L.M. Fletcher, associate professor of law at the Michigan State University College of Law, is the keynote speaker for The University of South Dakota’s annual Dillon Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. Read more...

(01/29/2010) USD to host Sanford Vermillion Community Health and Wellness Fair

Sanford Vermillion Medical Center will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USD Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(01/27/2010) USD students, organizations contribute to MLK Day of Service

Organizations from The University of South Dakota challenged the community to commit to “a day on, not a day off” for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and more than 150 people responded to the challenge as they helped with the completion of multiple service projects on Monday, Jan. 18. Read more...

(01/27/2010) Two USD students named as national semifinalists for Academy/mtvU Oscar correspondent contest

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, announced 10 teams of college journalists as semifinalists in the 2010 Oscar Correspondent Contest, each vying for a coveted position on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood. Video entries from the semifinalist teams are posted online at http://oscars.mtvU.com, where students and other viewers can vote for their favorite college journalists until Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Read more...

(01/27/2010) USD’s Dental Hygiene Program offering free fluoride varnish, sealants

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Dental Hygiene is offering free fluoride varnish and sealants to anyone 18 years and younger by appointment. The dental decay prevention program is being sponsored by grant funding obtained by the South Dakota Department of Health. Read more...

(01/27/2010) Crazy Horse Journalism Workshop set for April 19-23

Native American high school students planning to attend college and curious about media careers will learn fi rsthand about higher education opportunities and journalism during a week-long workshop this April at Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills. Read more...

(01/26/2010) Law student from Haiti, School of Law coordinate Haitian relief efforts on USD campus

As efforts continue globally to help Haiti in the aftermath of this month’s devastating earthquake, a law school student at The University of South Dakota is doing what she can locally to raise money and provide resources to help those closest to her – family. Read more...

(01/26/2010) USD Theatre to host ‘Boy Gets Girl’ auditions Feb. 2-3

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is hosting open auditions for “Boy Gets Girl,” Feb. 2-3 at the Arena Theatre at USD’s Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/26/2010) University Libraries Gallery ‘economic patriotism’ exhibition

In cooperation with The University of South Dakota Art Galleries and the Art, Exhibits and Events Committee (AEE), University Libraries and John Charles Cox presents, “Illustration of the 1950’s & 1960’s: The Propaganda of Economic Patriotism,” in the University Libraries Gallery, first floor, from Jan. 25 through April 29. Cox is a master of fine arts candidate at USD and guest student curator. Read more...

(01/26/2010) USD medical students to display cultural experience posters

Students at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will use posters to present what they learned from last fall’s cultural colloquium. Enhancing cultural competence among students is one of the medical school’s priorities. Read more...

(01/26/2010) USD adds 91.1 FM as broadcast affiliate for remaining Coyote basketball games

The University of South Dakota athletic department has announced that U. Radio, KAOR 91.1 FM out of Vermillion, S.D., will serve as a broadcast affiliate for the remaining home and away Coyote basketball games in 2009-10. Read more...

(01/21/2010) Health Sciences Career Fair is Feb. 5 at The U

The Career Development Center and School of Health Sciences at The University of South Dakota are co-sponsoring a Health Sciences Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 5 in the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(01/21/2010) Nineteen USD students to helm spring Coyote News broadcasts

Nineteen students from The University of South Dakota were named to Coyote News teams for the spring semester. The USD Department of Contemporary Media and Journalism announced that U. News TV will have a production team of 14 students during the 2010 spring semester while six students from The U will produce, direct and report U. News Radio for KAOR. Read more...

(01/20/2010) University Art Galleries hosts exhibition reception for 'Hello!'

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will host a reception for the exhibit, “Hello!” at the John A. Day this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(01/19/2010) USD’s acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio to perform Jan. 28 concert

The nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will present its second concert of the 2009-2010 Vermillion season at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Colton Recital Hall of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/15/2010) John T. Vucurevich Foundation announces Judge Lawrence Piersol Scholarship to USD School of Law

The John T. Vucurevich Foundation announced Friday a grant award in the amount of $70,000 to The University of South Dakota Foundation to create the “Judge Lawrence Piersol Scholarship” at The University of South Dakota because of Judge Piersol’s long standing friendship and guidance to John Vucurevich and his foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to two outstanding USD Law School students, each receiving $7,000 per semester. Special consideration for the scholarship will be given to members of a federally recognized Indian tribe or students who are willing to perform one year of public service. Read more...

(01/14/2010) Popular health sciences major at USD to be offered more widely

The University of South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences has received approval from the Board of Regents to offer its health sciences major in Rapid City, S.D., Sioux Falls, S.D., and online. Read more...

(01/14/2010) Students from The U recognized for fall 2009 academic honors

Students at The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law have been honored academically for the 2009 fall semester. Read more...

(01/13/2010) Bob Fitzpatrick named director of marketing at USD

Bob Fitzpatrick has joined the Marketing and University Relations Department at The University of South Dakota as director of marketing. Read more...

(01/12/2010) USD presents annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. programming

The University of South Dakota will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with two campus programs featuring journalist and filmmaker David A. Wilson. Read more...

(01/12/2010) Master’s degree in Addiction Studies to be offered at USD

With anticipated growth of substance abuse counselors in South Dakota and the nation during the next decade, The University of South Dakota will begin offering an online Master of Arts in Addiction Studies. Read more...

(01/11/2010) USD NALSA brightens holidays for Rosebud Sioux children

Christmas came early to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe as The University of South Dakota’s Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) delivered gifts to children of the reservation just in time for the holidays. Read more...

(01/08/2010) State Board of Education re-elects USD professor as president

The South Dakota Board of Education has re-elected Kelly Duncan of Vermillion as president for another year, and Donald Kirkegaard will remain as vice president. Read more...

(01/06/2010) USD readies proposal to add bachelor’s degree in nursing

The University of South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences is developing a plan to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program is aimed at addressing a projected shortage of nurses in the state by maximizing access to the baccalaureate for USD students. Read more...

(01/06/2010) New executive degree in public administration at USD

The University of South Dakota is offering an Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) degree. Courses begin Wednesday, Jan. 13. Read more...

2009

December

(12/22/2009) Department of Social Work at The U receives training grant

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Social Work is among 12 in the country to receive a federal grant to train social workers to serve in agencies that help children. Read more...

(12/21/2009) USD’s PT chair named Fulbright specialist

The chair of The University of South Dakota’s Department of Physical Therapy will serve as a Fulbright specialist next month in Chile. Lana Svien, PT, Ph.D., has been asked to share her expertise as a curriculum and accreditation consultant at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso in Valparaiso, Chile. Read more...

(12/18/2009) USD contributes to CUNY 2010 calendar, curriculum project

By sharing historic images and milestones from its past, The University of South Dakota was among more than 100 public colleges and universities contributing to the 2010 City University of New York’s (CUNY) calendar, Web site and curriculum project. Read more...

(12/17/2009) Field education director hired for The U’s Master of Social Work Program

A field education director has been hired for the Master of Social Work program by The University of South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences. Read more...

(12/17/2009) USD to confer degrees at 34th Winter Commencement

Judge Larry Long, 2nd Judicial Circuit of the State of South Dakota, will deliver the keynote address during the 34th Winter Commencement ceremony at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 19. Read more...

(12/17/2009) Kingsbury named director of Sponsored Programs at The U

Joining The University of South Dakota to advance its research/creative scholarship mission is Dr. Paul R. Kingsbury, director of Sponsored Programs. Read more...

(12/16/2009) USD School of Law professor discusses duties at Climate Change Conference

Elizabeth Burleson, professor at The University of South Dakota School of Law, is attending the COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark this week. Read more...

(12/15/2009) USD researchers recognized by CNN for ’09 health innovation

CNN has recognized two scientists from The University of South Dakota for their contribution to global health innovations for 2009. Read more...

(12/15/2009) The U's Organizational Behavior class benefits Sioux Falls area charities

It’s the season for giving but it’s also the season for learning as students from an undergraduate business class at The University of South Dakota completed self-designed projects to learn more about organizational behavior and theory while benefiting four charities in Sioux Falls, S.D., that tackle hunger, homelessness and safety. Read more...

(12/14/2009) Sally Slama is December Employee of the Month at The U

Sally Slama, a senior secretary in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is the December 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(12/14/2009) Students from The U volunteer at VOA Dakotas Thrift Store

Students from The University of South Dakota volunteered their time recently at the Sioux Falls Volunteers of America (VOA) Dakotas Thrift Store. Nine students spent a day organizing the thrift store warehouse, working as cashiers, providing customer service and re-stocking the store. Read more...

(12/10/2009) OT professor from The U delivers keynote address at Japan conference

An associate professor of occupational therapy at The University of South Dakota recently delivered a keynote address on human activity and environmental change at a conference in Japan. Read more...

(12/08/2009) USD student Leighann Dunn to travel to Copenhagen for U.N. climate change conference

Leighann Dunn, Iraqi War veteran and graduate student at The University of South Dakota, will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark on Monday, Dec. 14 for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Dunn will join 11 other veterans representing Operation Free, a coalition of veteran and national security organizations concerned with the national security implications of climate change. Read more...

(12/07/2009) USD to confer degrees at 34th Winter Commencement

Judge Larry Long, 2nd Judicial Circuit of the State of South Dakota, will deliver the keynote address to more than 450 graduates during the 34th Winter Commencement ceremony at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 19. Read more...

(12/04/2009) ‘Emerging Voices’ graduation exhibit to be on display at USD

Three students at The University of South Dakota will present their bachelor of fine arts graduation exhibition, “Emerging Voices,” Monday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 11 at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A closing reception for artists Angee Verzani-Dorcey, David E. Miller and Jeffrey Schmidt is scheduled for Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

(12/04/2009) The U named ‘Top Client’ by web management provider

PaperThin, Inc., a leading Web content management solution provider, has named The University of South Dakota one of its top clients, recognizing the University for its recently-launched Web site and expanded myU, the University’s faculty, staff and student portal powered by uPortal. The company extolled The U’s progressive approach to managing content, resulting in a robust, yet user-friendly, myU portal environment. Read more...

(12/04/2009) USD physical therapy professor named national fellow

A faculty member in The University of South Dakota’s Department of Physical Therapy has been selected to take part in the National Rural Health Associations’ Rural Health Fellows Program of 2010. Read more...

(12/03/2009) USD part of Bush Foundation $40 million investment to transform teacher-preparation programs for 14 universities

Fourteen higher-education institutions and the Bush Foundation today announced a partnership focused on transforming teacher-preparation programs in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Collectively, the institutions will produce at least 25,000 new, effective teachers in the next 10 years. This number represents virtually all of the new teachers that will be needed in the three states in the next decade. Read more...

(12/03/2009) Five USD students earn research grants from NASA

Five students from The University of South Dakota will receive stipends from NASA, totaling $22,000. Read more...

(12/02/2009) Holiday season busy time for USD music professor

Two compositions from Dr. Stephen Yarbrough, D.M.A., Composer-in-Residence at The University of South Dakota, will premiere this Christmas season. Read more...

(12/01/2009) Original Howe drawings displayed as gallery re-opens at The U

The Oscar Howe Gallery at The University of South Dakota re-opened on Monday, Nov. 30 featuring a drawing exhibition by Oscar Howe (Yanktonai Dakota, 1915-1983), a celebrated Native American artist and former faculty member of the USD Department of Art. Read more...

(12/01/2009) USD researcher to address lessons of H1N1

Victor Huber, Ph.D., assistant professor of Basic Biomedical Sciences of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, will discuss lessons learned from the H1N1 virus during a talk on the USD campus this Thursday. Read more...

November

(11/30/2009) USD research benefits from 2009 ARRA funding

Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is being used to support several research projects and other activities at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/30/2009) Yankton students from The U to showcase graduation exhibit

Sara Schenkel and Jake Kidney, students at The University of South Dakota, will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Out of Darkness,” at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, Dec. 14-18. The exhibition showcases their student artwork at The U. Read more...

(11/24/2009) Exhibition of Rosales Lugo’s ‘Sur’ collection on display at USD

The University of South Dakota will host a collection of Alejandro Rosales Lugo’s most recent works, “Sur,” from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 in Gallery 110 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/24/2009) Honors students at The U reach out during Interest Day

The University of South Dakota’s first-year Honors Experience students reached out to Jolley Elementary School students during a service-learning project on Veteran’s Day. The event, called “Interest Day,” included close to 380 elementary students who learned about interests and careers from invited speakers. Read more...

(11/23/2009) Final performance of 'Peter Pan' at The U

The classic story of “Peter Pan” will be told on stage with a final performance Tuesday at the Wayne S. Knutson at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/23/2009) Service-learning trip to Twin Cities for 10 students at The U

Ten students from The University of South Dakota traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., on behalf of the Center for Academic Engagement to assist organizations dedicated to alleviating homelessness. Read more...

(11/23/2009) Sen. Johnson discusses health care reform at USD Med School

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota hosted a roundtable discussion about health care reform with U.S. Senator Tim Johnson this morning in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(11/19/2009) USD alum honored nationally for assisting in creation of Physician Assistant Studies Program

A national organization has honored a USD alum and health care leader instrumental in creating the school’s Physician Assistant Studies Program. Read more...

(11/18/2009) ‘Enclosed & Exposed’ student exhibit to be on display at The U

Three students from The University of South Dakota will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Enclosed & Exposed,” Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 4 at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/18/2009) USD Opera presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

The University of South Dakota Music Department will present the classic Menotti opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” with two performances in December, including Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Opera House in Akron, Iowa, and on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at USD’s Colton Recital Hall. Read more...

(11/17/2009) USD, SDSGC recipients of NASA grant to aid DUSEL research

The University of South Dakota, through the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium (SDSGC), has been selected as a recipient of a Consortium Development Competition award from NASA. Read more...

(11/13/2009) CAE at The U seeks support for national day of service event

The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE), in cooperation with Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment (SERVE), is challenging the community to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day on, not a day off. Read more...

(11/13/2009) Doug Ganschow is November Employee of the Month at USD

a farmer, Doug Ganschow knows that they ‘key’ to having a successful annual harvest is being able to adapt to several different jobs around the farm. As a locksmith at The University of South Dakota, Ganschow knows that the “key” to finishing jobs in facilities management also depend on being able to do multiple tasks at multiple times, reasons why he was named November Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(11/12/2009) USD professor helps dispute amphibian environmental myth

A team of researchers, led by Assistant Professor Jacob Kerby of The University of South Dakota, have determined that amphibians are not uniquely susceptible to pollution. Read more...

(11/12/2009) USD med school aids with launch of rural research, education initiative

The Freeman Regional Health System, Rural Medical Clinics, P.A., and the Department of Family Medicine of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota have agreed to work cooperatively through an initiative focused on rural research and health professions education. Read more...

(11/10/2009) Oscar Howe Gallery at The U digitally documents artist’s collection

The Oscar Howe Gallery is temporarily closed for digital documentation of the Oscar Howe Collection and reinstallation of Howe’s work for the next show. During this temporary closure, the University Art Galleries will be painting the interior of the gallery, preparing Howe drawings for display, and making other changes as necessary for the upcoming show. Read more...

(11/10/2009) Visiting artist to conduct stone and plate litho workshop at USD

The University of South Dakota welcomes visiting artist Tom Christison to the College of Fine Arts for a lecture at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts 172. Read more...

(11/10/2009) Physician Assistant Studies at The U: great start to great career

Students seeking one of the best jobs in the United States can get their start thanks to the Physician Assistant Studies Program at The University of South Dakota. Money Magazine is touting physician assistant as the second-best job in the United States. The ranking didn’t come as a surprise to Wade Nilson, MPAC, PA-C, chair of the Physician Assistant Studies Program at USD. Read more...

(11/06/2009) Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp at The U on Nov. 11

High school students exploring careers in health care and health sciences will attend the 2009 Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Read more...

(11/06/2009) USD Theatre to showcase student-directed one-acts

Student work will be showcased as The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre presents a workshop production of seven, student-directed one-act plays, Nov. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/04/2009) Students from The U to meet with billionaire Warren Buffett

It’s one thing to learn about business acumen and financial strategies in the classroom, but having the chance to learn directly from a billionaire investor is another. That will be the case on Friday for 27 students from the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota, who will meet with Omaha businessman Warren Buffett. Read more...

(11/03/2009) USD School of Law professor appointed to AAI advisory board

Assistant Professor Tom Horton of The University of South Dakota School of Law was recently appointed by the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) to serve as a member of its advisory board. Read more...

(11/03/2009) USD students ‘make a difference’ during nationwide project day

Students from The University of South Dakota spent a Saturday working on local projects during the 19th annual “Make A Difference Day” on Saturday, Oct. 24. Sponsored by USA WEEKEND, “Make A Difference Day” promotes civic engagement annually during the fourth Saturday of October. Read more...

(11/03/2009) Beacom School of Business at The U hosts author, entrepreneur Jim Houtz for lecture series program

Jim Houtz, a 1958 graduate of The University of South Dakota and a renowned entrepreneur in the health information marketplace, will present the November Dean’s Lecture Series program at noon on Friday, Nov. 6 in the first floor auditorium at Beacom Hall. Read more...

(11/03/2009) USD students, professor host free classical music concert

The Washington Street Art Center will showcase classical music featuring students from The University of South Dakota and Marie-Elaine Gagnon, D.M.A, an assistant professor of music at The U, during a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. Read more...

(11/02/2009) Students from USD CAE assist with eastern Iowa flood relief

Nine students from The University of South Dakota spent a weekend in Waterloo, Iowa, assisting the community that received flood damage over a year ago and is still struggling to recover. Read more...

(11/02/2009) State association honors USD medical school professors

Six professors with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota were honored recently by the South Dakota State Medical Association. Read more...

(11/02/2009) USD med school professors, grads are state association officers

Five physicians with ties to the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota have been elected as the officers of the South Dakota State Medical Association. Read more...

October

(10/28/2009) 2009 Gunderson Seminar at USD School of Law to feature South Dakota lawyer-legislators

The University of South Dakota School of Law has invited South Dakota lawyer-legislators to participate in the 2009 Clark Y. Gunderson Seminar, the USD School of Law’s preeminent annual speaking event, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Read more...

(10/28/2009) KYOT productions at The U nominated for national awards

The University of South Dakota’s KYOT-TV is a finalist in four categories at the 2009 College Broadcasters Inc. National Student Production Awards this weekend. Read more...

(10/28/2009) CDC at The U hosts federal government employment seminar

Students interested in pursuing a career in public service can learn more about federal government employment at The University of South Dakota’s Career Development Center program, “How to Find Employment with the Federal Government,” at noon on Monday, Nov. 2 at the Muenster University Center, room 211. Read more...

(10/28/2009) Debra Leners named chair of USD’s nursing program

A national leader in nursing education has been named the chair of The University of South Dakota’s Department of Nursing. Read more...

(10/27/2009) Study Abroad and Engagement Fair is Oct. 29 at USD

The University of South Dakota will host a Study Abroad and Engagement Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the main level of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(10/26/2009) USD, Crazy Horse Memorial enter unique academic partnership

The announcement came with a blast as The University of South Dakota confirmed earlier this month that Crazy Horse will become a satellite affiliate of USD. During Native Americans’ Day on Monday, Oct. 12, USD announced a new educational partnership with Crazy Horse, which coincided with a dynamite blast on the historic carving. Read more...

(10/26/2009) International Education Week celebrated at The U

The University of South Dakota is celebrating International Education Week Oct. 26-30 with several programs designed to honor and promote global learning and educational exchange. Read more...

(10/22/2009) USD’s Rawlins Piano Trio to perform season-opening concert

The University of South Dakota’s nationally-acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio will present its opening concert of the 2009-2010 Vermillion season at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The concert, open to the public and free of charge, will be in Colton Recital Hall of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and is the debut of violinist Eunho Lee. Lee joins pianist Susan Keith Gray and cellist Marie-Elaine Gagnon. All three artists are faculty members in the USD Department of Music. Read more...

(10/21/2009) USD faculty recognized for extraordinary research

Five faculty members from The University of South Dakota will be honored for their research and creative work during President’s Research Day at the Muenster University Center on Thursday, Oct. 29. Read more...

(10/21/2009) Groundbreaking ceremony set for The U’s new wellness center

The University of South Dakota is breaking ground at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 for its new wellness center, an exciting new 61,000 square foot facility scheduled for completion in spring 2011. Read more...

(10/20/2009) USD Opera to stage children’s production in November

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Music Opera Workshop will showcase the children’s opera, “The Princess and the Pea” with several local performances in November. Read more...

(10/20/2009) USD Foundation announces FY09 financial report

Gifts to The University of South Dakota Foundation remained strong despite the most challenging economic times in recent history. For the year ending June 30, 2009, the USD Foundation reported gift income of $12 million and the assets of the Foundation were $154 million. The Foundation's endowment on June 30 totaled $115 million despite a 12.9 percent investment loss for the fiscal year. New gifts to the endowment helped offset investment losses and distributions from the portfolio utilized by the University as designated by donors. Read more...

(10/19/2009) Unique artists, graphic designers to visit USD campus

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota welcomes several visiting artists to campus during the 2009-10 academic year. Five artists, from sculptors to graphic artists, will conduct workshops and present lectures at USD. Read more...

(10/19/2009) Beacom School of Business at The U names Outstanding Senior

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business honored Mandie Weinandt as its Outstanding Senior of the Year during The Beacom School of Business Board of Governors annual awards luncheon. Read more...

(10/19/2009) Dan Meyer named Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by USD Beacom School of Business

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business honored Dan Meyer as its Outstanding Alumnus of the Year during its Board of Governors annual awards luncheon recently. Read more...

(10/16/2009) Richard and Sharon Cutler are recipients of The U’s 2009 Inman Award

As loyal supporters of The University of South Dakota, Richard and Sharon Cutler were honored for their service to USD at an awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 9. The USD Foundation presented the Cutlers with the Darwin and Adele Inman Award for distinguished service. The Inman Award is the Foundation’s highest award and is named in honor of Adele and Darwin Inman who were instrumental as volunteers in the early years of the University. Read more...

(10/16/2009) James Mirehouse recipient of Distinguished Service Award at USD’s Beacom School of Business

The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota presented James H. Mirehouse with its Distinguished Service Award: Service to South Dakota Business during the Beacom School of Business Board of Governors annual awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 9. Read more...

(10/16/2009) Mark Broders recognized as 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student by Beacom School of Business at The U

The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota announced that Mark Broders is the recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Read more...

(10/16/2009) English professor at The U authors third collection of poetry

Lee Ann Roripaugh, associate professor of English at The University of South Dakota, has released her third collection of poetry, “On the Cusp of a Dangerous Year,” an “Editor’s Selection” in the Crab Orchard Series in Poetry (Southern Illinois University Press). Read more...

(10/16/2009) Beacom School of Business at The U names Kevin Schieffer South Dakota Businessman of the Year

Kevin V. Schieffer was presented a Distinguished Service Award: South Dakota Businessman for 2009 during The Beacom School of Business Board of Governors annual awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 9 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/16/2009) USD Medical School professor emeritus receives national honor

A clinical professor of laboratory medicine emeritus with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is the recipient of a prestigious national award. Read more...

(10/15/2009) Hoy family honored with room dedication at The U

A first floor room inside the Muenster University Center at The University of South Dakota has been named the Hoy Room to honor distinguished alum Nancy Hoy McCahren and her late father, Carl “Rube” Hoy. Read more...

(10/15/2009) USD Music Department to host renowned musician Barry Green

The University of South Dakota will host internationally known double bassist and author Barry Green. In addition to performing a recital with pianist Susan Keith Gray, a member of the USD music faculty, Green will also participate in a master class and host multiple workshops beginning Friday, Oct. 16. Read more...

(10/15/2009) DakotaDome to host annual Quad State Marching Competition

The University of South Dakota will host the 27th annual Quad State Marching Competition Saturday, Oct. 17 at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(10/15/2009) USD’s VLP sponsors 13th annual short story competition

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), a student organization at The University of South Dakota, will host the 13th annual Short Story Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at McKusick Technology Center 101 on the USD campus. Read more...

(10/13/2009) USD Career Development Center hosts third annual Career Fair

The Career Development Center at The University of South Dakota will host its third annual Career Fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Muenster University Center Ballroom. Read more...

(10/09/2009) King, Queen of Dakota Days 2009 announced at The U

Dakota Days activities at The University of South Dakota are in full swing following the coronation of the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen Tuesday night. Read more...

(10/09/2009) Law professor at The U publishes book on Indian law

Frank Pommersheim, J.D., professor of law at The University of South Dakota, has published a new book on Indian law, “Broken Landscape: Indians, Indian Tribes, and the Constitution.” Read more...

(10/09/2009) Genomics research offers opportunity for USD med school

A federal grant awarded to Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center will increase opportunities for genomics research for medical students and residents. A clinical faculty member of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will be one of the leaders of the research project in collaboration with colleagues at South Dakota State University. Read more...

(10/09/2009) New School of Business Building is Beacom Hall at USD

During a dedication ceremony Oct. 9, The University of South Dakota announced that the new School of Business Building will be named Beacom Hall, in honor of Sioux Falls entrepreneur Miles Beacom. The naming of Beacom Hall is the result of a significant gift from an anonymous donor ensuring that USD’s Beacom School of Business will be a leader in business education for years to come. Read more...

(10/08/2009) USD’s medical school faculty honored by state organization

The South Dakota Chapter of the American College of Physicians recently honored three doctors who are faculty members of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/08/2009) Renée Bak is October Employee of the Month at USD

Renée Bak, senior secretary for the Department of Biology, is the October 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/08/2009) USD’s medical school honors three for educational excellence

Three faculty and staff members of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota recently received awards for excellence. Read more...

(10/07/2009) USD Beacom School of Business cited by The Princeton Review

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is one of the nation’s best, according to The Princeton Review, which recognized the top business schools in country with the release of its “Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition” guidebook. Read more...

(10/07/2009) Patricia Longley Cochran to present Cash Lecture at USD

Patricia Longley Cochran, president of the Alaska Native Science Commission, will present the 15th annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(10/06/2009) Free seating available on a first-come, first-served basis for Katie Couric’s appearance at USD on Thursday, Oct. 8

– Free public seating will be available, first-come, first-served, in Vermillion’s DakotaDome when CBS News anchor Katie Couric speaks Thursday night at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/05/2009) USD to dedicate new School of Business building on Oct. 9

The University of South Dakota is hosting a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 to dedicate its new School of Business building. The ceremony will take place inside the atrium of the new facility that opened this fall. Scheduled speakers for the event include USD President James W. Abbott; Carole Pagones, a member of the South Dakota Board of Regents; Paul Lewis, chairperson of the USD Foundation; Brad Jankord, president of the Beacom School of Business Council of Presidents; Sioux Falls entrepreneur Miles Beacom, for whom the Beacom School of Business is named; and Michael Keller, dean of the Beacom School of Business. Read more...

(10/02/2009) ‘Treasure the Tradition’ is 2009 Dakota Days theme at USD

Dakota Days at The University of South Dakota is celebrating, “Treasure the Tradition,” a week’s worth of 2009 Homecoming activities at USD. Read more...

(10/02/2009) ‘Five Women’ kicks off theatre season at The U

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre begins its 2009 season with the touching, heartfelt comedy “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by Alan Ball, who has created a vivid portrait of five unique, beautiful women whose shared experiences coalesce to reveal a moving, humorous insight into the human condition. Read more...

(10/02/2009) USD Art Department, University Galleries hosts Alumni exhibit

The University Art Galleries and the Department of Art at The University of South Dakota will host a reception at 7 p.m. for the Alumni Exhibition on Oct. 9 in the John A. Day Gallery. Read more...

(10/01/2009) Econ Department from The U leads the way in raising money, awareness for Sioux Falls Walk for Autism Now event

The University of South Dakota Department of Economics is “walking the walk” when it comes to raising money and awareness for autism. Twenty-three members of the department, from faculty and staff to several students, have joined together for the second straight year to raise funds for Walk Now for Autism, a signature fundraising and awareness event for Autism Speaks, on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Sioux Falls Stadium in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(10/01/2009) USD announces overall enrollment growth for 2009

Total enrollment at The University of South Dakota exceeds more than 9,600 students in 2009, an increase of more than 3.5 percent over a year ago. According to information released today by the Board of Regents, 9,617 students are enrolled for the fall of 2009, bettering last year’s total of 9,291 students. Read more...

(10/01/2009) Rawlins Visiting Artist Series at USD features classical pianist

The University of South Dakota welcomes to campus Seattle-based pianist Byron Schenkman on Monday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

September

(09/30/2009) Three USD students awarded Citi Outstanding Teacher Scholarships

Three students from The University of South Dakota are 2009 recipients of Citi Outstanding Teacher Scholarships. Read more...

(09/28/2009) USD School of Law grads raising the bar when it comes to exam

Graduates of The University of South Dakota School of Law are raising the bar when it comes to taking the South Dakota Bar Examination. Read more...

(09/24/2009) Msgr. James Doyle to be honored with dedication at USD

The University of South Dakota will honor Monsignor James Michael Doyle at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating room 212 at the Muenster University Center in Doyle’s name. Read more...

(09/22/2009) Students from The U volunteer during National Day of Service

Sixteen students from The University of South Dakota recently served more than 165 people at the Vermillion Welcome Table in honor of the Sept. 11 National Day of Service. Read more...

(09/22/2009) USD, National Music Museum to honor Townsley Rawlins

The University of South Dakota, the National Music Museum and the USD Foundation will pay tribute to Marjorie Townsley Rawlins with a program on Friday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall, which is located at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(09/21/2009) USD faculty pianist to perform with SD Chamber Orchestra

Susan Keith Gray, professor of music in the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota, has been invited to perform a four-concert series with the South Dakota Symphony Chamber Orchestra this month. Read more...

(09/21/2009) USD scientist Timothy Heaton to present Harrington Lecture

Timothy H. Heaton, Ph.D., professor of earth sciences at The University of South Dakota, will present “Getting Along: Case Studies in Science-Culture Conflict,” during the 57th annual Harrington Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main on the USD campus. Read more...

(09/21/2009) Lawrence & Schiller selected as USD marketing firm

The University of South Dakota is partnering with Lawrence & Schiller, the Sioux Falls, S.D., advertising and marketing communications agency, to develop comprehensive marketing strategies that will take South Dakota’s flagship university to the next level. Read more...

(09/18/2009) 20th Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture is Sept. 24 at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to welcome Kate Morris, professor of art history at Santa Clara University, for the 20th annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(09/17/2009) USD hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Coyote Village

The University of South Dakota is celebrating Coyote Village, The U’s new apartment-style residence hall complex, with an official groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at the site of the new facility just south of the DakotaDome. Read more...

(09/15/2009) Kool named September Employee of the Month at The U

Aldora “Dot” Kool, a facility worker in the Facilities Management Department at The University of South Dakota, was recognized as the September 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month last week. Read more...

(09/14/2009) Graduate programs to be showcased at The U’s Grad School Fair

The University of South Dakota is hosting a Graduate School Fair on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the ball room of the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/11/2009) USD Sanford School of Medicine hosts Donor Memorial Service

Families of donors to the Body Donor Program at the USD Sanford School of Medicine will celebrate and honor the special gift their loved ones gave to the study of medicine during a special ceremony on the USD campus on Friday, Sept. 18. Read more...

(09/11/2009) USD President to speak at South Dakota Biotech Summit

James W. Abbott, president of The University of South Dakota, will address the fourth annual South Dakota Biotechnology Summit and Annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(09/11/2009) Distinguished USD alumni to be recognized at alumni banquet

The University of South Dakota will honor three distinguished alumni with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the annual alumni banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(09/11/2009) Director hired for The U’s Master of Social Work program

Elizabeth Talbot, Ph.D., will serve as director for the Master of Social Work program at the School of Health Sciences of The University of South Dakota. The master’s degree is expected to be offered to students for the first time in the fall of 2010. Read more...

(09/11/2009) 20th Red Road Gathering begins Thursday, Sept. 17 in Vermillion

The 20th annual Red Road Gathering, “Transitions and Transformations: Embracing our greatest potentials!” begins Sept. 17 at the National Guard Armory in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/11/2009) USD professor garners second place awards at JPF ceremony

Nominated for three awards at the 2009 Grassroots Music Organization’s Just Plain Folks International Awards Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., Stephen Yarbrough, D.M.A., professor of music and composer in residence at The University of South Dakota, came away with two second place awards for his album “Alleluias for Orchestra” and his song “After School.” Read more...

(09/09/2009) New exhibit at The U showcases a ‘State of Wonder’

South Dakotans live in a state of wondrous beauty and Paul Schiller, a 1969 USD graduate, wants the public to experience it through his eyes and through his camera lens. Read more...

(09/09/2009) ‘Words that Changed History’ now on display at USD

From the Declaration of Independence to the Magna Carta, they are “Words that Changed History” and are on display at The University of South Dakota until Dec. 16. Read more...

(09/09/2009) USD Theatre to host ‘Peter Pan’ auditions

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will begin hosting auditions for “Peter Pan,” J.M. Barrie’s celebrated musical that follows the thrilling adventures of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Darling Family and Captain Hook. Read more...

(09/04/2009) USD Center for Disabilities raises awareness for FASD

The Center for Disabilities at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, which is Wednesday, Sept. 9. Read more...

(09/03/2009) Season tickets now on sale for USD Theatre’s 2009-10 season

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is pleased to announce its 2009-2010 season which opens with Alan Ball’s comedy “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” Oct. 14-18. Ball, who has received critical acclaim for his work in film and television, fashions a hilarious and touching celebration of women’s spirit in this story that centers on five, reluctant bridesmaids who hide out in an upstairs bedroom during a society wedding reception. “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” contains strong language and mature themes. Read more...

(09/02/2009) Presidential nominee to address USD Constitution Day audience

The University of South Dakota School of Law invites the community to observe Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17 by attending a keynote address at noon by Brendan Johnson at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(09/01/2009) USD’s Beta Alpha Psi receives ‘Superior Chapter’ designation

The Theta Upsilon chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business was recognized as a “Superior Chapter” for the third straight year. Read more...

August

(08/31/2009) Dean’s Lecture at The U to cover health care reform issue

The University of South Dakota presents the Dean’s Lecture, “The Health Care Reform Debate and Process: Observations of a Health Policy Fellow,” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at Farber Hall. Read more...

(08/31/2009) Judge Arthur Rusch to deliver 2009 Schell Lecture at The U

Judge Arthur Rusch will present the 2009 Herbert S. Schell Lecture, “Vermillion: Before the Flood of 1881,” at The University of South Dakota on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in room 225C at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(08/28/2009) Farber Center at USD welcomes author, climber Ed Webster

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota, in cooperation with the College of Arts & Sciences and the Political Science League, welcomes Ed Webster to the USD campus on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main. Read more...

(08/27/2009) Sorcerer’s Apprentice Creative Writing camp at The U

School administrators, teachers, and other educators are invited to nominate talented high school students for the 2009 Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Creative Writing Camp on Saturday, Sept.26 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/27/2009) USD Medical School receives grant aimed at health care need

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has received a $372,000 federal grant to address a critical health care and economic development need in the state – a shortage of health care professionals in rural areas. Read more...

(08/27/2009) USD’s Chamber Singers to release ‘Nature’s Witness’ CD

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will release “Nature’s Witness,” a CD collection of music from last year’s tour program, on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Read more...

(08/26/2009) Katie Couric to receive Al Neuharth Award at USD on Oct. 8

Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric,” will speak at The University of South Dakota on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, when she is presented with the 2009 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. Read more...

(08/25/2009) USD alums named to AmeriCorps VISTA program at CAE

The Center for Academic Engagement at The University of South Dakota announced that Brittany VanHove and Donielle Gustafson have joined the staff as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Read more...

(08/24/2009) Convocation welcomes new students to USD Move-In Day

Convocation will welcome new students to campus this weekend while all students enrolled for the fall semester ready for the start of classes at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/24/2009) Med student research to be highlighted at annual USD forum

Topics ranging from low health literacy to using social media in peer education to links between kidney disease and obesity will be highlighted on Friday, Aug. 28 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/21/2009) USD School of Law alumni appointed by governor, nominated by President Obama

Four graduates of The University of South Dakota School of Law were recently appointed to high-level legal positions in state government, while a fifth awaits U.S. Senate confirmation of his presidential nomination as a federal judge in South Dakota. Read more...

(08/20/2009) U.S. News & World Report touts USD as one of nation’s best

The University of South Dakota ranks as one of the “Best National Universities,” according to U.S. News & World Report. In the magazine’s annual “America’s Best Colleges 2010” issue, USD is listed as one of the top 190 institutions in the United States, ranking in the same “Best National Universities” category as George Mason University (Va.), DePaul University (Ill.), Oklahoma State University, Temple University (Pa.), Kansas State University, and West Virginia University. This is the 19th consecutive year that USD has been featured on this prestigious list. Read more...

(08/20/2009) Keith Thompson is August Employee of the Month at The U

Keith Thompson, department of ground services, was honored as the August 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/20/2009) USD music professor nominated for national music awards

Stephen Yarbrough, D.M.A., professor of music and composer in residence at The University of South Dakota, received three nominations for the 2009 Grassroots Music Organization Just Plain Folks awards. Read more...

(08/18/2009) Law professor at The U co-authors Constitutional Law casebook

David S. Day, J.D., professor of law at The University of South Dakota, is one of four contributing authors of the fifth edition of “Cases and Materials on Constitutional Law,” a casebook dedicated to providing insight into judicial review, legislative and executive powers, and coverage of individual rights. Prior editions of the casebook, published by LexisNexis, have been adopted at law schools around the nation. Read more...

(08/11/2009) The University of South Dakota Announces Resignation

Teddi A. Joyce, Ph.D., Vice President for Marketing, Enrollment and Student Services at The University of South Dakota, today announced she is resigning the position effective August 28, to become Vice President of Enrollment Management at Western State College of Colorado. Read more...

(08/04/2009) University Art Gallery at USD re-named to honor former dean, director John A. Day

In 1977, John A. Day, former chairperson of the Department of Art and former dean of the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota, established University Art Galleries to serve artists and audiences in South Dakota and the region. Now, the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts will bear his name. Read more...

(08/04/2009) USD student to intern at David Letterman’s ‘Late Show’

When most students from The University of South Dakota are finishing up their internships for the summer, Sam Benedict will just be starting his – and it’s a good bet that his experience will be a little more interesting than the average college student’s internship. Benedict, a senior from Sioux Falls, S.D., is one of 10 full-time, fall interns for the “Late Show with David Letterman.” Read more...

July

(07/30/2009) South Dakota Suicide Awareness Partnership at USD to sponsor Nikki’s Fund 5K, National Suicide Prevention Week activities

The third annual Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Prentis Park in Vermillion. Sponsored by the South Dakota Suicide Awareness Partnership at The University of South Dakota and Sanford Health, the event is one of several campus activities to increase suicide awareness and raise funds to assist USD students who are in a crisis with depression or suicidal ideation. Read more...

(07/29/2009) Candidates receive degrees at USD Summer Commencement

John A. Day, professor emeritus of art at The University of South Dakota, will deliver the keynote address to more than 200 graduates during USD’s 80th Summer Commencement ceremony on Thursday, July 30 at the DakotaDome on the USD campus. Read more...

(07/28/2009) Princeton Review picks USD as ‘one of nation’s best’

The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review and its “Best Colleges” issue. USD is also the only institution from South Dakota named to this year’s prestigious list. Read more...

(07/28/2009) New USD KIDS COUNT data shows more South Dakota children living in poverty

Each year the Annie E. Casey Foundation reports on the needs and conditions of America’s children thanks to data provided by organizations such as The University of South Dakota’s Business Research Bureau. The Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks states on 10 indicators of child well-being and reports on additional variables. The 2009 book illustrates trends from this decade, including statistics showing that more South Dakota children are living in poverty. Read more...

(07/27/2009) White Coat Ceremony to welcome new USD medical students

The Class of 2013 will be welcomed into the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota on Friday, July 31, during the annual White Coat Ceremony. Read more...

(07/24/2009) University Art Galleries at The U announces 2009-10 schedule

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota has announced its Main Gallery exhibition schedule for the 2009-10 academic year. Read more...

(07/24/2009) USD psychology professor featured in APA publication

A recent publication by the American Psychological Association (APA) highlighting psychology education and training through cultural perspectives features research from Beth Boyd, Ph.D., a member of the Department of Psychology at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/23/2009) Farber Center at The U hosts SDMC leadership program

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota sponsored the 2009 South Dakota Municipal Clerk (SDMC) Leadership and Management Development Program this summer and welcomed its first graduating class of finance officers. Read more...

(07/23/2009) USD medical students inducted into honor society

Six medical students at The University of South Dakota were inducted into the Sanford School of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society this month. Read more...

(07/23/2009) U. Discover scholars at The U to present 2009 research projects

The University of South Dakota’s U. Discover 2009 Undergraduate Research Scholars will present results from their summer research projects during a poster session on Monday, July 27 in the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Read more...

(07/22/2009) Health care providers to benefit from new major endowment at The U

The University of South Dakota Foundation has announced a new endowment that will benefit health care providers, especially physicians, through the Sanford School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education. Read more...

(07/22/2009) The U’s 80th Summer Commencement is July 30

John A. Day, professor emeritus of art at The University of South Dakota, will deliver the keynote address to more than 260 graduates during USD’s 80th Summer Commencement ceremony on Thursday, July 30 at the DakotaDome on the USD campus. Read more...

(07/21/2009) FMA at USD receives ninth straight Superior Chapter Award

For the ninth consecutive year, the Financial Management Association International (FMA) at The University of South Dakota has earned the FMA Superior Chapter Award. This highly-coveted award is presented to fewer than 5 percent of FMA chapters across the United States. USD’s FMA chapter was recognized for excellence during the 2008-09 academic year. Read more...

(07/14/2009) Researchers from The U featured in prominent psychology journal

Do fluctuating blood glucose levels impact a person’s behavioral impulses? A study by two researchers at The University of South Dakota seems to indicate that impulsive behavior can be influenced by factors such as rising and falling blood glucose levels. Read more...

(07/14/2009) Chair of surgery at USD’s Sanford School of Medicine retiring

One of the longest-serving department chairs at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is retiring this month. John Ryan, M.D, has served as chair of the surgery department since 1991. During that time, he’s also been a professor and chief of surgery for the VA Medical Center. Read more...

(07/13/2009) USD alum nominated for judgeship by President Obama

Roberto Lange, a 1985 graduate of The University of South Dakota, has been nominated to serve as a judge to the United States District Court of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/13/2009) USD Healthcare Careers Camp hosts area high school students

Thirty-three high school students from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota participated in the third annual Healthcare Careers Camp, June 21-26, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/13/2009) Lois Gregoire is July 2009 Employee of the Month at USD

Lois Gregoire enjoys working with numbers whether it’s answering payroll questions or just helping someone with a budget issue. And when it comes to working with Gregoire, the numbers don’t lie: people enjoy working with her – one of the primary reasons Gregoire was named July 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/07/2009) Sioux Falls attorney recipient of USD’s 2009 McKusick Award

The University of South Dakota Student Bar Association (SBA) presented Sioux Falls attorney Richard O. Gregerson the 2009 Marshall M. McKusick Award. Presenting the award to Gregerson during the annual meeting of the State Bar of South Dakota in Sioux Falls was Elizabeth Overmoe, a law student from Watertown, S.D., and the new SBA president. Read more...

(07/07/2009) USD Music Department presents Vocal Arts Festival

Area high school and college students will showcase their vocal skills at the inaugural South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival, July 22 – Aug. 1, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

June

(06/30/2009) Oscar Howe honored for contributions to Native American art

Oscar Howe, a nationally-renowned artist and former professor of art at The University of South Dakota, was honored recently with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Allan Houser Legacy Award. Read more...

(06/30/2009) Grad students from The U ‘master’ national MBA exam

Graduate students at The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business are showing that they mean business, literally, scoring in the top 5 percent nationally in a recent national exam administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, N.J. Read more...

(06/29/2009) USD professor emeritus of economics honored by Gov. Rounds

Gov. Mike Rounds has proclaimed Tuesday as a special day to honor a University of South Dakota economics professor. Read more...

(06/24/2009) Keith Moore named Chief Diversity Officer at The U

The University of South Dakota announced today that Keith Moore has been named Chief Diversity Officer. Read more...

(06/24/2009) USD offers state’s first online physical therapy doctoral degree

The University of South Dakota is home to the first online doctoral program in the South Dakota Regental System. This fall, the School of Health Sciences at USD will begin offering a transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree (t-DPT). Read more...

(06/23/2009) USD School of Health Sciences offering health sciences major

A new major, offered by the School of Health Sciences of The University of South Dakota, will help students prepare for careers in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries as well as impact health care regionally and statewide. Read more...

(06/23/2009) USD alum Robert Matousek honored for humanitarian work

As an advocate, champion and an ambassador for people with disabilities, Robert Matousek of Tiburon, Calif., recently received the Freedom of Mobility Award during the 2009 Spirit of Movement Awards “Without Limits” ceremony in North Hollywood, Calif. Read more...

(06/17/2009) Professor of Medicine at The U to serve as study section member with Center for Scientific Review

Dr. Xuejun Wang, a professor with the Division of Biomedical Sciences with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, has accepted an invitation to serve as a member of the Cardiac Contractility, Hypertrophy, and Failure Study Section with the Center for Scientific Review. Read more...

(06/12/2009) David Fickbohm is June Employee of the Month at The U

David Fickbohm, a senior building maintenance worker in the Facilities Management Department, is the June 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/11/2009) Dan Moen is new USD Foundation Major Gifts Officer

Dan Moen began his role as a major gifts officer for The University of South Dakota School of Law and the Beacom School of Business on June 8. Moen, who resigned as chair of the USD Foundation in March to become a candidate for the major gifts position with the Foundation, is a graduate of The U. He graduated with a business administration degree in 1975 and a law degree and MBA from USD in 1978. Read more...

(06/11/2009) Director of the CDC at The U elected to state post

Billie Streufert, director of the Career Development Center at The University of South Dakota, was elected president-elect of the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting. Streufert will serve a two-year term as president-elect. Read more...

(06/09/2009) USD to host 2009 DWP Holocaust Institute in July

The University of South Dakota will host the 2009 Dakota Writing Project Holocaust Institute, July 26-31, guiding participants on a central theme that focuses on the resilience of the Jewish and Native American communities. Read more...

(06/05/2009) USD students recognized for Spring 2009 academic success

The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law have announced their 2009 Spring Semester academic honors. Read more...

(06/05/2009) USD Government Research Bureau to host ‘convenings’ in July

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) will host six “convenings” in July throughout the state for nonprofit executives, board members, staff and volunteers. These free, day-long events will include featured speakers from around the region and country. Topics include effective fundraising, using technology to connect nonprofits, and compliance, leadership, and internal administration. Read more...

(06/02/2009) 24 students initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at USD

Two dozen students from The University of South Dakota were initiated into the Alpha Chapter of South Dakota, Phi Beta Kappa, during the 2009 initiation and banquet ceremony at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(06/01/2009) Swick honored as USD’s John R. Williams Award recipient

Charles “Chuck” Swick, director of TRIO programs at The University of South Dakota, is the 2009 recipient of the John R. Williams Award. This award, which is presented annually by the Native American Recruitment and Retention Committee, is presented to an individual, staff or program in recognition of significant contributions to American Indian students at The U. Read more...

(06/01/2009) Researchers from The U receive NASA EPSCoR funding

Seven research groups at South Dakota Board of Regents institutions, including The University of South Dakota, have been awarded seed grants totaling $180,000 from the South Dakota NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The purpose of the seed grants is to strengthen research collaborations between the state’s universities and NASA’s 10 field research centers. Three of the projects attempt to develop NASA research interest in the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) at the Homestake Mine. Read more...

May

(05/29/2009) USD Dental Hygiene Department receives $10,000 grant to enhance dental care for Sioux Falls area patients

A $10,000 grant from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to The University of South Dakota’s Department of Dental Hygiene will go a long ways to improving dental care for patients in the Sioux Falls, S.D., area. Read more...

(05/29/2009) Medical school leader from The U receives national award

Joseph A. Zenel, Jr., M.D., a leader in medicine and medical education for Sanford Health and the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, was honored with a national teaching award. Read more...

(05/22/2009) Students from The U’s School of Business honored with awards

Five students and an organization from The University of South Dakota were recently honored for their extraordinary contributions to the Beacom School of Business at USD. Read more...

(05/22/2009) Leadership Awards presented during Regents meeting at USD

The University of South Dakota presented Board of Regents Leadership Awards during the South Dakota Board of Regents meeting at the Muenster University Center in Vermillion today. Read more...

(05/22/2009) Three communities to host USD Playhouse production musical masterpiece ‘Man of La Mancha’

The University of South Dakota Playhouse invites audiences “to dream the impossible dream” when it presents the inspirational Broadway classic “Man of La Mancha.” Read more...

(05/22/2009) USD, Farber Center hosts 2009 South Dakota Girls State

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the 2009 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program on The U campus, June 1-6. Read more...

(05/21/2009) The U’s ‘Urban 5’ exhibit promotes healing aspects of art

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents “Urban 5: Art of Healing” exhibition at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(05/20/2009) USD PA student receives 2009 American Academy of Physician Assistants Veterans Caucus Scholarship

The University of South Dakota announced that Beau Braun has been selected as an American Academy of Physician Assistants Veterans Caucus Scholarship recipient. Read more...

(05/20/2009) Yun "Winnie" Zou is USD Student Employee of the Spring Semester

A novice in the area of experimental molecular biology when she began working for Alexandre Erkine, Ph.D., more than a year ago, but Yun “Winnie” Zou managed to grasp the research concepts quickly, which not only helped her earn a prestigious national scholarship, it also enabled her to earn Student Employee of the Spring Semester at The U. Read more...

(05/19/2009) PA student from The U selected for PA Foundation Scholarship

Holly Voigt, a student in the physician assistant program at The University of South Dakota, was chosen as a Physician Assistant Foundation Scholarship recipient. Read more...

(05/18/2009) Beth Goeden is May Employee of the Month at USD

Beth Goeden, computer support specialist with Information Technology Services, is the May 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/14/2009) USD’s CMJ program re-accredited for six years by ACEJMC

The Department of Contemporary Media and Journalism (CMJ) at The University of South Dakota was re-accredited for six more years by The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Read more...

(05/14/2009) The U’s med school, alumni council present annual awards

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota and the medical school’s Alumni Relations Council recently presented the following annual awards: Read more...

(05/13/2009) USD School of Medicine awards alumni honor to Richard Porter

A leader in medicine and the military, Dr. Richard Porter of Sioux Falls, S.D., received the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota at a banquet last weekend. Read more...

(05/13/2009) Eleven from The U inducted into AOA national honor society

The South Dakota chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha inducted eight students, one faculty member, one alumnus and one resident at an induction banquet in Sioux Falls, S.D., last week. It was the 32nd new member installation of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota’s chapter. Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national honor medical society in the world. Read more...

(05/13/2009) USD to dedicate Muenster University Center on Friday, May 15

The University of South Dakota is hosting a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15 for the Theodore R. and Karen K. Muenster University Center. Read more...

(05/12/2009) USD Choir members to sing at Carnegie Hall on May 25

The school year may be over but the show goes on for choral students from The University of South Dakota, who will sing in the esteemed Carnegie Hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Read more...

(05/12/2009) USD clinical faculty member receives national award

Dr. Tom Dean, a clinical faculty member in the family medicine department of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, has received a national award. Dean has been named the National Rural Health Association Practitioner of the Year. Read more...

(05/12/2009) 2009 Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute at The U cancelled

After careful consideration by members of The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts faculty and staff, the 2009 Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute has been canceled for 2009. The decision, according to Dan Guyette, dean of the College of Fine Arts, was made due to funding concerns. Read more...

(05/11/2009) Local Head Start organization gets help from USD students

Thirty-six students from The University of South Dakota worked with Vermillion’s Head Start organization. Through six different service-learning projects students designed and developed meaningful products that could be incorporated into the Head Start program. Read more...

(05/08/2009) USD celebrates Earth Day 2009 with SDWF fundraiser

The University of South Dakota and the community of Vermillion celebrated Earth Day 2009 on April 22 with live music and locally grown food. Read more...

(05/08/2009) OT students from The U score a perfect 100 on national exam

Students graduating from The University of South Dakota’s Occupational Therapy graduate program are passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam with flying colors. In fact, during the past four years, USD students have had a first-time pass rate of 100 percent. Read more...

(05/08/2009) Dravland awarded Legacy of Leadership Public Employee honor

Thomas Dravland, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, was announced as the 2009 recipient of the Legacy of Leadership Public Employee award at the University of South Dakota Masters of Public Administration pre-commencement luncheon on Friday, May 8. Read more...

(05/08/2009) USD to confer degrees during 122nd Spring Commencement

The University of South Dakota will confer degrees to more than 1,100 candidates and honor two distinguished alums during spring commencement exercises at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome on Saturday, May 9. Read more...

(05/06/2009) USD’s Brittany Neiles is 2009 Madison Fellowship recipient

Brittany Neiles, a student at The University of South Dakota, is passionate about history, loves to talk about government and looks forward to a long career in teaching – significant reasons why the graduating senior is a 2009 recipient of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. Read more...

(05/06/2009) USD student journalists win Associated Press honors

Five students from The University of South Dakota’s Contemporary Media & Journalism program won first place awards at the Associated Press “Dakota AP Student News and Photo Contest” last weekend. Read more...

(05/05/2009) USD Physical Therapy student receives national award

A third-year physical therapy student at The University of South Dakota has received a prestigious national award. The American Physical Therapy Association is honoring Nicholas Doeling with the 2009 Student Liaison Award. Read more...

(05/05/2009) Three receive prestigious faculty awards at USD

The University of South Dakota has announced the 2009 recipients of its prestigious Richard and Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts. Endowed by Richard and Sharon Cutler of Sioux Falls, S.D., the awards recognize distinguished faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read more...

(05/04/2009) USD Law School, Med School host convocation ceremonies

The University of South Dakota’s 122nd Spring Commencement at the DakotaDome on May 9 will be preceded by the USD School of Law’s Hooding Ceremony and the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota’s Graduation Convocation. Both of these events are scheduled for Friday, May 8. Read more...

(05/04/2009) USD student one of Rotary’s 2009 Ambassadorial Scholars

Jane Gullickson can’t imagine a job where she isn’t working with people. The University of South Dakota senior, set to graduate in May, isn’t positive what job she’ll have in the future, but the 2009 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar is excited about the possibilities. Read more...

April

(04/30/2009) USD student receives top honors for university honors thesis

Anne Doshier, a senior economics major at The University of South Dakota, was the winner of the 2009 Undergraduate Paper Competition at the 2009 Midwest Economics Association annual meetings recently. Read more...

(04/30/2009) Midwest students receive top awards at USD’s 44th annual Student History Conference

Four students from three Midwest institutions won top honors at the 44th annual Student History Conference at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/29/2009) USD to honor Native student graduates on Friday, May 8

The University of South Dakota will honor graduating Native American students at the first Native American Student Graduate Honoring on Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room, which is located at the Al Neuharth Media Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(04/28/2009) USD School of Law student is second at national writing contest

A student at The University of South Dakota School of Law received second place in a writing competition sponsored by Law Students for Reproductive Justice, a national organization committed to mentoring and mobilizing law students around reproductive justice issues. Read more...

(04/28/2009) 2009 Fulbright Grant recipient Zach Crago is making a difference beyond The U

When Zach Crago first arrived on the campus of The University of South Dakota, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the public sector. However, he wasn’t quite sure what path to take but as the graduating senior progressed as a college student his goals became crystal clear – he wants to make a difference. Read more...

(04/27/2009) USD’s 122nd Spring Commencement is Saturday, May 9

(04/24/2009) USD professor, director of AIS awarded 2009 Bush Fellowship

Patrice Kunesh, associate professor of law at The University of South Dakota and director of The U’s Institute of American Indian Studies, was named a 2009 Bush Leadership Fellow by the Bush Foundation. Read more...

(04/24/2009) USD honors students for extraordinary leadership, service

More than two dozen students were honored for their extraordinary leadership during the 19th annual Leadership Recognition Awards Reception at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/24/2009) The U's Yutrzenka named to regional leadership position

The director of diversity affairs for the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has been elected to a regional leadership position. Read more...

(04/24/2009) Winnie Zou is 10th Goldwater Scholar at The U

It was a long and extraordinary road that led Yun “Winnie” Zou to The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/24/2009) USD student exhibit ‘Different Atmospheres’ to be displayed

Students Grant Lacey and Anthony L. Millette from The University of South Dakota will present their senior exhibition, “Different Atmospheres,” April 29 through May 1 at the Washington Street Arts Center in Vermillion. Read more...

(04/24/2009) ‘Useless, but Indispensible’ features student artwork at The U

Students from The University of South Dakota will present their bachelor’s of fine arts graduation exhibit, “Useless, but Indispensible,” at the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, May 4-8. Read more...

(04/23/2009) USD’s VLP to unveil 2009 magazine at poetry reading, slam

The Vermillion Literary Project, a student organization at The University of South Dakota, will unveil its 2009 VLP magazine, a journal of poetry, fiction and art, during a reception and reading at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main St. in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(04/23/2009) USD presents inaugural Doyle Humanities Teaching Award

Jill Tyler, Ph.D., assistant professor of communication studies at The University of South Dakota, is the inaugural recipient of the Monsignor James Doyle Humanities Teaching Award. Read more...

(04/23/2009) USD to present special screening of ‘We Shall Remain’ April 30

The Department of American Indian Studies and the Office of Institutional Diversity at The University of South Dakota are presenting a special viewing of the final episode of the five-part series, “We Shall Remain,” with Madonna Thunder Hawk at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 in the ballroom of the Muenster University Center. Moderator of the event is Elizabeth Castle, assistant professor in the department of American Indian Studies. Read more...

(04/23/2009) Heather Fluit named USD’s 13th Truman Scholar

Heather Fluit isn’t taking her opportunity as a college student for granted. The University of South Dakota junior studied abroad in Italy for a semester; is the managing editor for The Volante, USD’s student newspaper; is one of only two dedicated students from campus to serve as a community Welcome Table Core Team member; served on the Student Government Association Election Steering Committee; and was recently elected president of the Cross Media Council – a conglomerate of U. Radio, U. News and The Volante that promotes multiplatform coverage of news and encourages civic engagement at USD. Read more...

(04/23/2009) Miskimins to direct research for USD’s medical school

Robin Miskimins, Ph.D., has been named director of basic science faculty and research development for the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota. Miskimins also will continue her work as a professor of molecular biology/neurochemistry. Read more...

(04/22/2009) USD student finds success interning in the NFL

When you’re a summer intern for a professional football team, you expect a daily dose of contempt from the powers that be whether its players, coaches or veteran members of the staff who assign you the most tedious of tasks in sultry weather. Read more...

(04/21/2009) Hartford native is recipient of prestigious Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship at USD

Jessie L. Milstead, a first-year student at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the 2009 Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship – an academic award that provides full tuition (in-state or out-of-state), books, room and board (equivalent to the USD residence hall and meal plan charges per academic year), and at least one international study abroad opportunity or domestic internship. Read more...

(04/21/2009) Register now for The U’s 2009 Summer Accounting Institute

High school sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing an accounting or business career can register for the 2009 Summer Accounting Institute at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/21/2009) USD names James Parker dean of students

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that James L. Parker, Ed.D, is the next dean of students. Parker, who will begin his duties at USD on June 1, most recently served as director of student activities at Texas Christian University. Read more...

(04/20/2009) Belbas-Larson Awards honor School of Business faculty at USD

The University of South Dakota has honored two professors of the Beacom School of Business, Thomas L. Davies and David L. Carr, for their excellence in teaching. Read more...

(04/20/2009) The U’s medical school receives $1.8 million grant

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will receive $1.8 million in federal grant money over the next five years to continue research into specific models of heart disease that can lead to congestive heart failure. Read more...

(04/20/2009) Internationally renowned opera workshop just the beginning of busy 2009 for USD Voice Professor Tracelyn Gesteland

Tracelyn Gesteland, D.M.A., professor of voice in the department of music at The University of South Dakota, has been accepted to the 26th Harrower Opera Workshop where she will serve as an apprentice director this summer. Read more...

(04/17/2009) Donated sculpture officially unveiled in The U's Lee Med Building

A sculpture of the Greek god of medicine and the goddess of health donated to the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota was officially unveiled Thursday in the atrium of the Lee Medical Building. Read more...

(04/17/2009) Chelle Van Goor is April Employee of the Month at The U

Chelle Van Goor, senior secretary for the School of Education at The University of South Dakota, was named April 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(04/16/2009) Five students present ‘Fresh’ exhibition at The U

Five students from The University of South Dakota, Amanda Gebhart, Andrea Hoff, Jena Mulder, Alena Saunders and Lexy St. Pierre, will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Fresh,” in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 27 - May 1. The weeklong show will feature their artwork from The U. Read more...

(04/16/2009) 44th annual Student History Conference at The U is April 23

Graduate and undergraduate students from 10 regional colleges and universities will present papers at the 44th annual Student History Conference, Thursday, April 23, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/15/2009) USD accepts invitation to join Summit League

The University of South Dakota (USD) has accepted an invitation to become a member of The Summit League, Commissioner Tom Douple announced today at a press conference on the USD campus in Vermilion, S.D. USD will begin league competition during the 2011-12 academic year and will have full eligibility for all regular season and tournament championships in 2012-13. Read more...

(04/15/2009) USD to celebrate ‘Earth Day’ with several fundraising activities

The University of South Dakota will celebrate the environment and raise money for it during 2009 Earth Day activities. Read more...

(04/14/2009) USD School of Law student named to national NALSA post

Lonnie Wright, a first-year student at The University of South Dakota School of Law, was elected to the board of the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) during the annual Indian Law Conference, April 1-4 in Santa Fe, N.M. Read more...

(04/14/2009) USD Theatre to premiere ‘The Rocky Horror Show’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre brings a cult classic to the stage, “The Rocky Horror Show,” with five performances scheduled April 22-23 and April 25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 24-25 at midnight in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/14/2009) Medical school professor from The U named to national leadership role

A faculty member with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is the new president of the American Medical Directors Association. Dr. David Brechtelsbauer, MD, CMN, was inducted last month into the role at the organization’s annual symposium in Charlotte, N.C. Read more...

(04/13/2009) Business ethics lecture focus of symposium at The U

During troubled economic times, Chuck Gallagher isn’t afraid to share his story of success – and how he lost it all. Gallagher, a business executive and motivational speaker, will be a guest of the Beacom School of Business of The University of South Dakota on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(04/13/2009) 'Alluring Appeal of the Macabre' exhibition on display at The U

Four students from The University of South Dakota, Kari Hamilton, Sarah Pfeifle, Jill Kruse and Julie Esmay, will display their graduation exhibition,"Alluring Appeal of the Macabre," Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/09/2009) USD Main Gallery to feature ‘Photos, Words, and Robots’

“Photos, Words, and Robots,” a student art exhibit crossing a multitude of different disciplines and media, will be on display in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 14-17. Read more...

(04/09/2009) USD, University Center to host EEOC outreach program

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, the Office of Human Resources at USD and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at USD are sponsoring an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) outreach program at two southeast South Dakota locations next week. Read more...

(04/08/2009) USD, Sanford School of Medicine respond to tough economic times

The University of South Dakota and the Sanford School of Medicine today announced budget cuts equal to approximately 0.5 percent of its annual budget and a redirection of an additional 1.25 percent to programs of strategic importance to the University and its students. As a result, 19 open positions will be eliminated and 13 staff and three faculty members will be laid off. USD and the Sanford School of Medicine currently employ 833 staff and 431 faculty members. Read more...

(04/03/2009) The U’s Healthcare Careers Summer Camp is open to high school students

High school students interested in pursuing careers in the health care industry can register now to attend the third annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at The University of South Dakota, June 21-26. Read more...

(04/03/2009) Government Research Bureau at The U works with SD Community Foundation to assess nonprofit organizations

The University of South Dakota’s Government Research Bureau, through the South Dakota Community Foundation, received a grant to help strengthen nonprofit organizations in South Dakota. Read more...

(04/03/2009) USD students go ‘AWOL’ throughout U.S. during spring break

Thirty-six students along with five faculty and staff members from The University of South Dakota participated in service-learning opportunities throughout the United State during spring break. Read more...

(04/02/2009) School of Law students from The U compete at NTC finals

Students from The University of South Dakota School of Law and their adviser were honored at the 34th annual National Trial Competition in San Antonio, Texas, recently. Read more...

(04/01/2009) USD’s Coyoteopoly hosts charity art auction event

Coyoteopoly, a service-learning project in the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota, is hosting its first-ever art auction to raise money for the city of Vermillion. Read more...

(04/01/2009) USD School of Law plans 2009 Race Judicata to benefit VRC

The University of South Dakota School of Law is “running to give back” with Race Judicata, a community event to raise money for the Veteran’s Resource Center of Vermillion. Read more...

(04/01/2009) ‘Personal Meditation Sites’ on display at USD Main Gallery

Two students at The University of South Dakota will present their Master of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibit “Personal Meditation Sites” at the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, April 6-10. Reina Okawa and Renée M. Boutwell express two distinct approaches to meditation in art making, which invites the viewer to enter into a concentrated state of mindfulness. A closing reception for the artists is scheduled for Friday, April 10 from 7 - 9 p.m. and is open to the public. Read more...

March

(03/31/2009) Yankton teams finish first at State Science Olympiad at The U

Two teams from Yankton, S.D., have been invited to compete at the 2009 National Science Olympiad Tournament after finishing first in the 25th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/30/2009) SIFE team from The U wins regional, qualifies for nationals

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) from The University of South Dakota took top honors at the 2009 SIFE Regional Competition and Career Opportunity Fair on March 20 in Minneapolis, Minn. Read more...

(03/30/2009) 17th annual Prairie Family Business Conference to honor business leaders, showcase generational family businesses

The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) will present its 17th annual Prairie Family Business Conference, “Improving Your Odds for Family Business Success…A Winning Strategy,” April 23-24 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(03/27/2009) Omnibus funding to boost research programs at The U

The University of South Dakota will receive more than $2.1 million in funding thanks to the passage of the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Read more...

(03/27/2009) South Dakota Supreme Court declares winner in USD School of Law’s Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition

Abigail Howell of Volga, S.D., was named champion in oral arguments over Benjamin Wetherell of Cleghorn, Iowa, during The University of South Dakota School of Law’s Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition on Wednesday. Read more...

(03/26/2009) USD presents 12th annual Dance Marathon Saturday

More than 150 University of South Dakota students will dance the day and night away for a good cause—Children’s Miracle Network. USD students will be participating in the 12th annual Dance Marathon, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Proceeds from this event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(03/24/2009) Student-performed concerts to raise money for scholarship created in memory of USD professor

Students at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota have organized two concert performances to raise money for a scholarship fund in memory of the late Dr. Timothy Clark. Read more...

(03/24/2009) Medical school alum wins family doctor award

A 1980 graduate of the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is the South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year. The South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians honored Dr. Martin Christensen with the award at its annual conference last month. Read more...

(03/20/2009) Jo M. Pasqualucci is recipient of USD School of Law’s John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award

Jo M. Pasqualucci, professor of law, is the 2009 recipient of The University of South Dakota School of Law John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. This is the second time Pasqualucci has been honored with the Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. She also received the award in 2002. Read more...

(03/19/2009) Research, creative activities, service-learning to be showcased at IdeaFest & Graduate Forum 2009 at The U

The University of South Dakota will celebrate student research, creative activity and academic engagement at the 2009 IdeaFest & Graduate Forum, March 31 and April 1, at the Muenster University Center. Read more...

(03/19/2009) Match Day reveals medical students’ residencies

Fourth-year medical students at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota learned this morning where they will serve their residencies. Match Day ceremonies were held across the country, including in Rapid City, S.D., and Sioux Falls, S.D. Envelopes were distributed to students with their residency acceptance letters inside. Read more...

(03/19/2009) Omaha poet headlines USD’s VLP poetry reading, slam

The Vermillion Literary Project, a student organization at The University of South Dakota, will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, March 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main St. in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Omaha poet Heidi Hermanson. Read more...

(03/18/2009) DPT student from The U honored nationally for rural PT care

Michael Arnold, a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) student in the School of Health Sciences at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) 2008 Student Achievement Award. Arnold will receive the award at the NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference in Miami Beach, Fla., on May 7. Read more...

(03/18/2009) USD School of Law to sponsor tribal courts forum with Mount Rushmore Institute, Black Hills State University

The University of South Dakota School of Law, in partnership with the Mount Rushmore Institute and the Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies, will present a forum “Tribal Courts: Accomplishments, Issues and Challenges” at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 17 at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s visitors center. Read more...

(03/18/2009) USD Physical Therapy Program conducts Guatemala service trip

The University of South Dakota’s Physical Therapy Program organized a spring break trip to Guatemala where they helped fit wheelchairs for children with disabilities and conducted a foot-care clinic for senior citizens. Read more...

(03/17/2009) Vogel joins USD Foundation staff as major gifts officer

Charles (Chad) Vogel joined the staff of The University of South Dakota Foundation on March 16. Vogel will be assisting the College of Arts and Sciences as a major gifts officer to increase funding for various priorities of the College, including scholarship and faculty support. Read more...

(03/17/2009) USD to ‘GO RED’ in celebration of Muenster University Center

The University of South Dakota will “GO RED” this week in celebration of the new Theodore (Ted) R. and Karen K. Muenster University Center. Read more...

(03/17/2009) USD to host 12th annual Building Bridges Conference March 27

The University of South Dakota will host the 12th annual Building Bridges Conference and Native American Visit Day on Friday, March 27. Read more...

(03/16/2009) USD Edmund Burke Speaker Series presents Author, military strategist Robert Chandler

Robert Chandler, Ph.D., a strategist with extensive analytical, planning and operations experience in the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency and the White House, will present the program, “SHADOW WORLD: Resurgent Russia and Radical Islam,” at The University of South Dakota, Tuesday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(03/16/2009) Vermillion venue to host USD’s Chamber Singers Saturday

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will present a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, March 21 at United Church of Christ, located at 226 E. Main St., in Vermillion. This performance is part of an annual spring concert tour by the Chamber Singers and their conductor David Holdhusen, Ph.D. Read more...

(03/13/2009) ESL Summer Institute at USD announces 2009 dates

The University of South Dakota will host the 2009 ESL Summer Institute July 6 through July 31. Read more...

(03/13/2009) University Libraries presents altered book exhibition

The University of South Dakota Libraries will showcase altered books with “Bound and Unbound: Altered Book Exhibition,” beginning Friday, March 20. Read more...

(03/12/2009) Norman Shedd is March Employee of the Month at USD

As a farmer, Norman Shedd was used to keeping his crops bountiful and his livestock well-fed. As a custodian at The University of South Dakota, he’s keeping the first and second floors at Edward Olson Hall clean and well-maintained, reasons why he was named March 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(03/11/2009) USD Theatre presents Tony Award-winning ‘Doubt: A Parable’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present “Doubt: A Parable,” March 25 - 28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 29 at 2 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/11/2009) USD Mock Trial Team to compete at AMTA nationals Friday

A team of students from The University of South Dakota will compete at the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) national championship this week in Kansas City, Mo. Read more...

(03/10/2009) Works by watercolor artist Sharon Gray featured The U’s UAG

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents a collection of watercolors by Sharon Gray. Gray’s works consist primarily of southeast South Dakota landscapes and the Missouri River. Her show, in Gallery 110 in the College of Fine Arts, will run through March 31. A reception for the artist is Friday, March 20 from 7 – 9 p.m. Read more...

(03/10/2009) Blake Alberts elected SGA President at USD

Students at The University of South Dakota will have a new Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President when the new term begins later this month. Blake Alberts of Rapid City, S.D., is the new SGA President and Anne Grady of Le Mars, Iowa, will serve as SGA Vice President following the results of last week’s election. Read more...

(03/09/2009) South Dakota Supreme Court to hear nine cases at The U’s School of Law

The state of South Dakota’s highest court will be in session for three days on the campus of The University of South Dakota as the South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its March 2009 Term of Court at the USD School of Law courtroom, March 23-25. Read more...

(03/09/2009) United Way grant to assist USD Dental Hygiene Department, enhance dental care for Sioux Falls area patients

A $15,000 grant from the Sioux Empire United Way will enhance dental care for patients in the Sioux Falls, S.D., area. The Department of Dental Hygiene, part of the School of Health Sciences at The University of South Dakota, announced recently that a Sioux Empire United Way Community Impact Grant of $15,818 will benefit the USD Dental Clinic, which is located at the Siouxland Health and Human Services building in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(03/05/2009) USD Chamber Singers end statewide tour with Sioux Falls show

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will present a 7:30 p.m. concert on Thursday, March 12 at First Congregational Church, located at 300 Minnesota Ave., in Sioux Falls, S.D. This performance is part of an annual spring concert tour by the Chamber Singers and their conductor David Holdhusen, Ph.D. In addition to the Sioux Falls event, the choir is performing throughout South Dakota. Read more...

(03/04/2009) USD School of Law students advance to ‘elite eight’ at NALSA

For the second consecutive year, students from The University of South Dakota School of Law advanced to the elite eight of the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court competition in Boulder, Colo. Read more...

(03/03/2009) University Art Galleries at USD presents Wilber Stilwell retrospective exhibition

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents “Rediscovered Talent: Retrospective Exhibition of the Work of Wilber Stilwell.” The exhibit is scheduled to run from Monday, March 9 through Monday, March 30 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A reception, free and open to the public, is scheduled for Friday, March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

(03/03/2009) South Dakota State Science Olympiad is March 28 at The U

The University of South Dakota will host this year’s 25th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament on Saturday, March 28. Read more...

(03/02/2009) USD medical students organize ‘Run for Your Life’

Students with the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota are organizing the third annual Run for Your Life! 5K Run & Walk, Saturday, April 4. Read more...

February

(02/27/2009) Guitars from The U’s National Music Museum part of unique North Dakota exhibition

A collection of acoustic guitars from the National Music Museum, which is located on the campus of The University of South Dakota, have made their way to the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, N.D., for a special exhibition, “Art of the Guitar: A Luthier’s Renaissance.” Read more...

(02/27/2009) CAE at The U names Roberts global learning coordinator

The University of South Dakota announced that Brooke Roberts has been named Coordinator for Global Learning at The U’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE). Read more...

(02/25/2009) USD Playhouse to host auditions for ‘Man of La Mancha’

The University of South Dakota Playhouse is hosting auditions for “Man of La Mancha,” the enduring and inspirational Broadway musical, on Tuesday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 180 of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(02/20/2009) USD Greek councils recognized for outstanding leadership

The University of South Dakota’s Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils were recognized for their outstanding leadership and educational development at the 2009 Mid-American Greek Council Association and National Black Leadership Conference in St. Louis recently. Read more...

(02/20/2009) USD Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is March 5

Academic and environmental experts will discuss the science and future of the Missouri River during the 2009 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, March 5. Read more...

(02/19/2009) Employment rate for USD ’08 graduates above national average

Despite growing unemployment concerns, recent graduates from The University of South Dakota are successfully finding jobs. According to information released by USD’s Career Development Center, 97 percent of the spring 2008 graduates who responded to a follow-up survey reported that they had located satisfactory employment or were attending graduate school. Read more...

(02/19/2009) Generous gift from Oscar Howe family to be used for The U’s Howe Museum, Native American Academic Center

A generous gift from the family of Oscar Howe has been made in the artist’s name to The University of South Dakota. The College of Fine Arts and the University Art Galleries announced that they have received a $50,000 donation from Heidi Howe, the widow of Oscar Howe, and their daughter, Inge Dawn Maresh, in support of the legacy of the distinguished Native American artist. Read more...

(02/18/2009) USD School of Law students to compete at NTC finals

A team of three students from The University of South Dakota School of Law has advanced to the finals in the 34th annual National Trial Competition in San Antonio, Texas, next month. Read more...

(02/17/2009) Scholarship Interview Day at The U is Saturday

More than 70 high school seniors have been invited to attend Scholarship Interview Day at The University of South Dakota, Saturday, Feb. 21, where they will vie for USD’s most coveted scholarships. Read more...

(02/13/2009) USD Chamber Singers begin statewide tour with Mitchell performance

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers begin a six-day, statewide tour with a 7:30 p.m. concert on Friday, March 6 at Mitchell High School in Mitchell, S.D. This performance is part of an annual spring concert tour by the Chamber Singers and their conductor David Holdhusen, Ph.D. Read more...

(02/13/2009) School of Education professors from The U have article published

Two assistant professors from the School of Education at The University of South Dakota recently had an article published in the winter issue of “The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin,” a publication by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an international women’s education and service organization. Read more...

(02/12/2009) Author, military strategist Robert Chandler to speak at The U

Robert Chandler, Ph.D., a strategist with extensive analytical, planning and operations experience in the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency and the White House, will present the program, “SHADOW WORLD: Resurgent Russia and Radical Islam,” at The University of South Dakota, Monday, March 2 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(02/12/2009) Members of USD Nursing Department named QSEN facilitators

Three members of the nursing faculty at The University of South Dakota have been invited to serve as Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) facilitators for phase III of the national QSEN project. Read more...

(02/12/2009) Students from The U raise money, awareness for DVSOS

Several students from The University of South Dakota helped raise money for Domestic Violence Safe Options Services (DVSOS). For their efforts, the students raised $800 for DVSOS and presented a check to Sandie Sullivan, executive director of DVSOS, last week. Read more...

(02/12/2009) Student Employee of the Semester at The U is Eli Show

Eli Show has an assortment of duties in his part-time job for University Libraries on the USD campus. But the senior from Sioux Falls, S.D., has managed to assemble his time well in the Archives and Special Collections Department earning Student Employee of the Fall Semester at The U. Read more...

(02/12/2009) Jennifer Ranney is February Employee of the Month at USD

Jennifer Ranney, senior secretary for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is the February 2009 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/11/2009) Arthur Miller’s classic ‘All My Sons’ takes the stage at The U

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Arthur Miller’s classic American drama “All My Sons.” Performances in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25 – 28, and March 1 at 2 p.m. Read more...

(02/11/2009) Patrick Cross receives Dakota Oyate Challenge Service Award

Dr. Patrick Cross, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the Dakota Oyate Challenge Service Award. Read more...

(02/10/2009) Chemistry department at The U receives NSF grant for TEM

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Chemistry has been awarded funding to purchase a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Read more...

(02/10/2009) ‘One Man’s Journey’ highlights Thurgood Marshall program

Peter C. Alexander, dean and professor of law at the Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote address at The University of South Dakota School of Law’s annual program honoring Thurgood Marshall. Alexander’s address, “One Man’s Journey,” is Thursday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in the law school courtroom on the USD campus. Read more...

(02/09/2009) USD recognized nationally for outstanding community service

For the second consecutive year, The University of South Dakota was named to the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Read more...

(02/09/2009) Muenster University Center to open Feb. 17 at USD

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that the Theodore R. and Karen K. Muenster University Center will open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Read more...

(02/06/2009) University Art Galleries at USD present Stilwell Exhibition

University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present the 22nd annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition. The show features art created by USD art students during the past year. The exhibit, which begins Feb. 13 and is scheduled to conclude March 5, is in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(02/05/2009) USD’s CAE to host AWOL fundraiser on Feb. 12

Students from The University of South Dakota who plan to use their spring break for service-learning projects will host a “Pig Out & Provide” soup supper, silent auction and food drive on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Vermillion Armory. Read more...

(02/05/2009) Black Hills Playhouse auditions at USD

The Department of Theatre at The University of South Dakota will host auditions for the 2009 summer season of The Black Hills Playhouse and for the touring production of the Children’s Theatre Company of South Dakota on Monday, Feb. 16. Read more...

(02/05/2009) 2009 VLP Poetry Festival at The U is Feb. 26

The University of South Dakota will host the 2009 Poetry Festival, sponsored by the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), on Thursday, Feb. 26. Read more...

(02/04/2009) USD CAE welcomes hundreds of volunteers for day of service

The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE), in collaboration with the USD Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment (SERVE) and Campus Diversity Enhancement Group (CDEG), hosted activities throughout the day during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 19. Read more...

(02/04/2009) Medical student from The U elected AMA delegate

A third-year student at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has been elected as a delegate to the American Medical Association. Seth Harrer of Sioux Falls, S.D., will begin his work as a delegate at the organization’s next meeting in June. He served as an alternate delegate in his second year as a medical student. Read more...

(02/03/2009) ‘Great Plains Journal’ to host symposium at USD School of Law

The “Great Plains Journal,” an academic journal produced by students at The University of South Dakota School of Law, is hosting a symposium, “Archaeology and the Law: How the Law Has Shaped Cultural Resource Management,” on Thursday, Feb. 12. Read more...

(02/03/2009) Health profession students at The U plan for disaster

Students in the health profession programs at The University of South Dakota will participate in a workshop designed to teach them vital skills for their response to any local, state or federal disaster. The Sanford School of Medicine hosts a one day Disaster Life Support Training Workshop for students in the physician, nursing and physician assistant programs in Vermillion at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building at 215 E. Clark Street on Friday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more...

(02/02/2009) New Research Center Associated with Sanford Lab at Homestake

The state’s latest 2010 research center will position South Dakota scientists to participate more fully in experiments planned for the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) at the former Homestake Gold Mine. Read more...

January

(01/30/2009) Laurie Becvar named dean of Graduate School at USD

Laurie Becvar, Ed.D, has been named dean of the Graduate School of The University of South Dakota. USD’s Office of Academic Affairs announced that Becvar, who is currently dean of the Division of Continuing and Distance Education, will be dean of the Graduate School and Division of Continuing and Distance Education effective Feb. 1. Read more...

(01/29/2009) Students from The U to meet with billionaire Warren Buffett

Learning innovative business practices and philosophies in a classroom is one thing. Getting sage advice from one of the world’s wealthiest people is another, but 27 students from the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota will have that opportunity when they meet with Omaha businessman Warren Buffett next month. Read more...

(01/29/2009) USD students tabbed for U News spring semester TV team

Fourteen students from The University of South Dakota were named to the U News TV team for the 2009 spring semester. In addition to producing, writing and directing for U News, students will serve as reporters and hosts for the program, which is broadcast live weekly at 5 p.m. on Midcontinent Cable (KYOT, channel 21, in Vermillion and many surrounding communities). Read more...

(01/29/2009) USD students invited to display research at Pierre Poster Session

Two undergraduate students from The University of South Dakota were selected by the faculty for outstanding research accomplishments to be recognized at the South Dakota Capitol rotunda in Pierre on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Read more...

(01/29/2009) School of Health Sciences names Larson associate dean

A national leader on nursing education has been named associate dean of The University of South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences. June Larson, who has been employed at USD since 1980, was promoted to the position earlier this month. Read more...

(01/28/2009) Sanford School of Medicine professor to study HGH effects with three-year research grant from Major League Baseball

Dr. Keith M. Baumgarten, acting vice chair for the department of surgery and an assistant professor at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, was recently awarded a $150,000 research grant from Major League Baseball. The award, which provides $50,000 in funding over a three-year period, will be used to examine the role of human growth hormone (HGH) in accelerating recovery following rotator cuff surgery. Read more...

(01/27/2009) Phi Delta Theta Chapter at The U wins Founders Trophy

Phi Delta Theta, South Dakota Alpha Chapter at The University of South Dakota, enjoyed an outstanding 2008, capping the year by winning the prestigious Founders Trophy. Read more...

(01/27/2009) University Theatre competes at Kennedy Center ACTF regional

Awards and workshop presentations highlighted the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at the University of Kansas for students and faculty members from The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre. Read more...

(01/26/2009) International AWOL trip takes USD CAE students to Mexico

Sixteen USD students and two staff members from The U’s Center for Academic Engagement participated in an international Alternative Week of Off-campus Learning (AWOL) trip to Agua Prieta, Mexico during Winter Break. Read more...

(01/26/2009) USD honors employees, former student with Diversity Awards

Social justice, intercultural awareness and fostering positive relationships are significant reasons why diversity is vital to the campus community at The University of South Dakota. Individuals demonstrating these exceptional characteristics were honored Wednesday at an event sponsored by the USD Office of Institutional Diversity and the Campus Diversity Enhancement Group (CDEG). Read more...

(01/26/2009) University Art Galleries hosts ‘loan show’ through Feb. 5

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents an exhibition of art from the permanent collection which is available to all members of the campus community. The UAG Loan Show in Gallery 110 is arranged each semester in order for members of the USD campus to select artwork for use in public space on campus at no charge as part of University Art Galleries’ efforts to contribute to campus beautification and informal aesthetic education. Read more...

(01/23/2009) USD Dept. of Music to host 11th annual Quad State Honor Band

Top high school musicians from four states will assemble on The University of South Dakota campus Monday, Jan. 26 for the 11th annual Quad State Honor Band Festival. Read more...

(01/23/2009) Cultural posters created by USD med students to be displayed

(01/21/2009) USD students honored for fall 2008 academic achievements

Students at The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law have been honored academically for the 2008 fall semester. Read more...

(01/20/2009) USD School of Law hosts tribal economic development symposium

“Economic Development in Indian Country: An Exploration of Policy, Law, and Culture” is the focus of the South Dakota Law Review’s annual symposium at The University of South Dakota School of Law on Friday, Jan. 23. Read more...

(01/09/2009) Welch named director of University Art Galleries at USD

The College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota has named Eddie Welch as director of the University Art Galleries. Welch became director on Dec. 1 following the retirement of John Day, who will continue working with the University as part-time curator of art gallery programming and events. Day is a former Dean of the College of Fine Arts and long-time director of University Art Galleries. Read more...

(01/08/2009) USD Libraries presents altered book workshop, exhibition

The University of South Dakota Libraries will present a series of altered book events this semester, including an altered book exhibition that will be on display from March through June. Read more...

(01/06/2009) USD professor to exhibit fortune teller series at Art Galleries

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents “Scenes from the Dreams of a Fortune Teller,” a photo exhibition by USD professor John Banasiak. “Scenes from the Dreams of a Fortune Teller” includes more than 200 images accumulated from over 600 photos by the artist during an eight-year period. The show is Jan. 14 through Feb. 5 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A public reception, free of charge, is scheduled for Banasiak on Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

2008

December

(12/22/2008) Four from The U receive prestigious U.S. Department of State national internship awards

Four students from The University of South Dakota have qualified for U.S. Department of State internships for summer 2009. The U was selected as one of only 15 institutions nationwide by the U.S. Department of State for their prestigious Internship Fellows Program, which will award paid domestic internships to Colin Eilts of Vermillion, Heather Fluit of Sioux Falls, S.D., Patrick Geary of Sheridan, Wyo., and Tom Kludt of Huron, S.D. Read more...

(12/19/2008) USD students help local schools raise Pennies for Peace money

Two classes from The University of South Dakota joined with two elementary schools in Vermillion to raise money for children half a world away. Read more...

(12/18/2008) USD’s Beacom faculty, students adopt Code of Ethics standards

At a time when ethics play a role in global economic uncertainty, the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota is making certain that its faculty and students are committed to upholding their own professional code of ethics. Read more...

(12/18/2008) USD’s KIDS COUNT releases important teen driving statistics

According to a recent study by The University of South Dakota KIDS COUNT Project, the leading cause of death for children in South Dakota under the age of 18 is motor vehicle accidents. Read more...

(12/18/2008) Kobayashi/Gray releases second CD “Feminissimo!”

Susan Keith Gray, professor of music at The University of South Dakota and a pianist with the Rawlins Piano Trio, and violinist Laura Kobayashi of Washington, D.C., announce the release of their second CD, “Feminissimo! Women Playing Music by Women.” Read more...

(12/16/2008) First Bank & Trust to match funds raised by USD’s Department of Dental Hygiene for new equipment needs

Thanks to a generous donation from First Bank & Trust in Vermillion, through the Fishback Financial Corporation Community Fund, students in the Dental Hygiene Department at The University of South Dakota are smiling at the prospect of using state-of-the-art equipment as the program nears the completion of its remodeling phase. Read more...

(12/15/2008) Ron Bresell to helm Environmental Health and Safety at USD

The University of South Dakota named Ron Bresell as director of Environmental Health and Safety. Read more...

(12/15/2008) Professor, chair of The U's Department of Communication Disorders to headline St. Paul conference

The International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch (IDA-UMB, formerly UMBIDA), announced recently that Teri James Bellis, Ph.D., CCC-A, FAAA, F-ASHA, will headline the organization's 35th annual Spring Conference, scheduled for March 20-21, 2009. The upcoming two-day conference, “Language, Learning & Literacy: Understanding the Issues,” will be at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Read more...

(12/15/2008) Professor, chair of The U's Communication Disorders Department, to headline St. Paul conference

(12/12/2008) Susan Collins is December Employee of the Month at The U

Susan “Susie” Collins, custodial supervisor, is the December 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(12/11/2008) Graduating seniors from Beacom ‘ace’ national exam

Graduating seniors from The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business showed that they mean business as they scored exceptionally high in a national exit exam for business school graduates. This is the second time in as many years that graduating seniors from The U scored in the top 10 percent nationally. Read more...

(12/10/2008) Degrees to be conferred at USD’s 33rd Winter Commencement

Charles E. “Chuck” Trimble will be honored during Winter Commencement at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 13. Trimble will deliver the keynote address to more than 450 candidates receiving degrees at the 33rd Winter Commencement ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. inside the DakotaDome at The U. He will also be presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his distinguished public service. Read more...

(12/09/2008) Members of The U’s Economics Department raise more than $5,000 for Autism Speaks

When 20 members of The University of South Dakota Economics Department set out to raise money for Walk Now for Autism in October, they ended up sprinting past their goal as they raised more than $5,000 for Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for autism awareness. Read more...

(12/08/2008) USD Government Research Bureau contributes to report assessing financial education concerns among Native youth

A recent study conducted by The University of South Dakota Government Research Bureau, in cooperation with First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) out of Rapid City, S.D., the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy and the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, indicated that a majority of Native students are deficient in developing financial skills. Read more...

(12/04/2008) ‘That Stain’s Never Coming Out’ exhibit features two USD artists

Darcy Bruce, a Sioux Falls, S.D. native and a graduate of The University of South Dakota, and Anthony L. Millette, a fine arts major from Sioux Falls, S.D., will present their exhibition, “That Stain’s Never Coming Out” at the Washington Street Arts Center, Friday, Dec. 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. The show will feature paintings by Bruce and pottery by Millette. Read more...

(12/03/2008) Chuck Trimble to be honored at USD Winter Commencement

The University of South Dakota will honor Charles E. “Chuck” Trimble during its 33rd Winter Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13. Read more...

(12/03/2008) Dickens’ holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ now playing at The U

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(12/01/2008) Center for Academic Engagement celebrates service-learning

The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) at The University of South Dakota announced winners of the 2008 Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur (CASE) grants at a recent service-learning celebration event. Read more...

November

(11/25/2008) Students from The U earn NASA research grants

Two students from The University of South Dakota are receiving grants from NASA for the spring 2009 semester. Jason Spaans, a 2008 graduate of USD from Larchwood, Iowa, is the recipient of a graduate NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium while Keenan Thomas, a USD senior from Rapid City, S.D., is the recipient of an undergraduate NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium. They will each receive a stipend from NASA in the amount of $2,500. Read more...

(11/24/2008) Student artists on display with ‘Elements of Being’ at USD

Five students from The University of South Dakota will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Elements of Being,” in the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, Dec. 3 through Dec. 13. Read more...

(11/21/2008) I.D. Weeks Library at USD re-opens, business hours resume

I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota is open to normal business hours Friday following an investigation by the USD Department of Public Safety and the Vermillion Police Department. Read more...

(11/20/2008) USD seeks volunteers for community service on MLK Day

The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE), in collaboration with the USD Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment (SERVE) organization, is challenging the community to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day on, not a day off. Read more...

(11/20/2008) USD School of Law Innocence Project benefits as member of national Innocence Network

The Innocence Project of South Dakota (IPSD) at The University of South Dakota School of Law became a member organization with the national Innocence Network, headquartered in New York City, this fall. Read more...

(11/18/2008) USD music professor makes a splash with Welch’s commercial

When it comes to singing the praises of Welch’s Purple Grape Juice, look no further than Stephen Yarbrough, D.M.A., an associate professor of music at The University of South Dakota. That’s because Welch’s is using one of Yarbrough’s compositions for its TV commercial that features chef Alton Brown. His orchestral composition, “Angel's Dances,” can be heard starring with the Concord grape and Brown, whose “Good Eats” program can be seen regularly on the Food Network. Read more...

(11/18/2008) USD Foundation announces FY08 financial report

The University of South Dakota Foundation reported income of almost $13 million for the year ending June 30, 2008, including gift income of $15.8 million – the second highest giving level in the history of the organization. Assets of the Foundation on June 30 were $182 million. Read more...

(11/14/2008) USD CMJ professor to serve on SDBA Board of Directors

Michelle Van Maanen, Ed.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Contemporary Media & Journalism at The University of South Dakota, was appointed to the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA) Board of Directors at the association’s 60th annual state conference in Keystone, S.D. Van Maanen will serve on the SDBA Board of Directors as a representative of the associate members of the association. Read more...

(11/14/2008) Dennis Sjolie headlines final 2008 VLP poetry reading, slam

The Vermillion Literary Project is hosting a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main St. in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature fiction author Dennis Sjolie. Read more...

(11/13/2008) USD students host Halloween costume drive for area children

Fourteen students from The University of South Dakota hosted a Halloween costume drive during the month of October. From Oct. 6 through Oct. 17, several costumes were collected on campus and at the United Church of Christ. On Oct. 20, the costumes were distributed to children in need during the Vermillion Welcome Table’s dinner at First United Methodist Church. Read more...

(11/13/2008) Five USD students selected to inaugural AWOL Executive Board

Five students were chosen to serve on the inaugural student-led executive board for the Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) Program, a popular service-learning program through the Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) at The University of South Dakota. Additionally, three students were selected as student site leaders for 2009 break trips. Read more...

(11/13/2008) The U’s Rawlins Piano Trio to perform in Panama

The Rawlins Piano Trio has been invited to perform at the Alfredo Saint Malo Concert Series in Panama City, Panama this month. Read more...

(11/10/2008) USD students, CAE help ‘make a difference’ for community

Students from The University of South Dakota helped make a difference in the community by participating in service-learning projects associated with the 18th annual Make A Difference Day. The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) has sponsored Make A Difference Day projects since 2003. Read more...

(11/10/2008) Director of Underground Lab at Homestake to speak at USD

How do you unlock the deepest secrets of the universe? Jose Alonso, Ph.D., director of the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake, will explain that and the mission of the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake in Lead, S.D. when he visits Farber Hall at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Read more...

(11/10/2008) USD Coyoteopoly raises money, collects food for local pantry

Thanks to students from The University of South Dakota, fewer residents in Vermillion and Clay County will go hungry this holiday season. Coyoteopoly, a service-learning project at The U’s Beacom School of Business, raised more than $16,000 and collected more than 7,000 food items for the Vermillion Food Pantry during “Coyoteopoly Day” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Read more...

(11/07/2008) Five student directed one-act plays to debut at The U

From tragic comedy to farcical comedy, laughter will be center stage as The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre presents five student-directed one-act plays Nov. 13 through Nov. 15. All five short plays, which will be performed at 7:30 p.m. each day in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, comprise a varied evening of mature entertainment. Read more...

(11/06/2008) Vermillion family honored as 2008 USD Family of the Year

Whether it’s cheering on the Coyotes as fans at the DakotaDome or a commitment to academic excellence as students, the Walker family of Vermillion are ardent supporters of The University of South Dakota. They will be honored as the 2008 Family of the Year during Family Day activities at USD on Saturday, Nov. 8. Read more...

(11/05/2008) Duane Bos is November Employee of the Month at USD

Duane Bos, senior building maintenance worker, is the November 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/04/2008) University Art Galleries at USD present 'In Limine'

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents an installation by artist Megan Dirks. Dirks, an Akron, Iowa native pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in studio painting, created this exhibition of paintings in conjunction with an installation at the Washington Street Arts Center entitled, “In Limine.” Read more...

(11/03/2008) The Volante will host free Election Night Watch Party Nov. 4

The Volante has announced that it will host an Election Night Watch Party for USD students, faculty and staff. The event will be open to the university community and held Tuesday, November 4, from 6 p.m to Midnight in the Al Neuharth Media Center Conference Room on the USD campus. Read more...

(11/03/2008) 'Capture the Moment' on display at USD through Nov. 11

An exhibition of 60 Pulitzer Prize photographs is on display through Tuesday, Nov. 11 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/03/2008) Coyote football to honor service members during Military Appreciation Day Nov. 8

Military personnel and their families will be honored during Military Appreciation Day at USD’s home football game vs. Southern Oregon on Nov. 8. Read more...

(11/03/2008) USD’s student newspaper is 2008 Pacemaker recipient

Setting the pace as the students’ voice at The University of South Dakota since 1887 earned The Volante a 2008 Pacemaker Award as one of the nation’s best weekly college newspapers. The Pacemaker Award is the highest honor given by the ACP and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation. Read more...

October

(10/28/2008) USD to host Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp on Nov. 11

More than 400 high school students from South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota will discover a world of career opportunities in health sciences during the Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp at The University of South Dakota on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Read more...

(10/28/2008) USD jazz professor makes music with renowned saxophonist at L.A. hotspot

C.J. Kocher, associate professor of saxophone and jazz studies at The University of South Dakota, performed recently with renowned jazz artist Roger Neumann in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read more...

(10/27/2008) USD's Coyoteopoly seeks food, cash donations on Nov. 1

With the holidays quickly approaching, students from the Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota are doing their part to make sure the Vermillion Food Pantry is well-stocked to feed those less fortunate. Read more...

(10/24/2008) University Art Galleries hosts Cliff Evans exhibit in November

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present “Cliff Evans: The Road to Mountain Weather,” a three-channel moving image exhibition. This exhibition opens Nov. 5 and will be featured throughout the month of November in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts with a public reception scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

(10/23/2008) Fall Choral Showcase showcases choral programs at The U

From classical music by master composers Mozart and Mendelssohn to modern repertoire, spirituals and even folk songs, The University of South Dakota Fall Choral Showcase has something to offer for music lovers of all ages. Read more...

(10/23/2008) Beacom School of Business at The U recognizes distinguished students, alumni and businesses

The Beacom School of Business of The University of South Dakota recognized students, distinguished alumni and successful business owners for their outstanding service and support of the business school during The Beacom School of Business Annual Awards Luncheon. Read more...

(10/21/2008) USD Medical School clerkship to be studied as national model

An innovative way of teaching medical students at The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine Yankton Campus will be part of a national three-year study. Read more...

(10/21/2008) Faculty at The U honored for research excellence in social, biomedical sciences

Researchers from The University of South Dakota were honored with President’s Awards for Research Excellence for their work in advancing social science, chemistry and biomedical science at USD. Read more...

(10/21/2008) Poet Suzanne Sunshower highlights VLP poetry reading, slam

The Vermillion Literary Project is hosting a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main St. in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature poet Suzanne Sunshower. Read more...

(10/17/2008) Gunderson estate donates $3.8 million gift to USD Foundation

The USD Foundation recently received a gift of $3.8 million from the estate of Harvey and Alwayne Gunderson, former students of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/17/2008) NBC’s Tom Brokaw to speak at The University of South Dakota

Tom Brokaw, moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” distinguished journalist and alumnus of The University of South Dakota, will be a guest on the USD campus, Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read more...

(10/15/2008) Linda Iverson is October Employee of the Month at USD

Linda Iverson, secretary for the Department of Mathematical Sciences at The University of South Dakota, has been named October 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(10/15/2008) CAE from The U assists with Gifford Park fall cleanup

Students from The University of South Dakota recently traveled to Omaha, Neb., where they volunteered at the Gifford Park Community Garden. The event was part of the ongoing partnership between The U’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) and the Gifford Park Community Association. Read more...

(10/15/2008) Cherokee couple honored for distinguished service to USD

Loyal supporters of The University of South Dakota, Joe and Janice Lundsgaard, were honored for their service to USD at an awards luncheon at the Al Neuharth Media Center on Friday, Oct. 11. The USD Foundation presented the Lundsgaards with the Darwin and Adele Inman Award for distinguished service. The Inman Award is the Foundation’s highest award and is named in honor of Adele and Darwin Inman who were instrumental as volunteers in the early years of the University. Read more...

(10/15/2008) Iraqi ambassador for the United Nations to speak at USD

What were conditions like before Saddam Hussein was overthrown in Iraq? Are the Iraqi people better off than they were before war broke out in their country five years ago? H.E. Ambassador T. Hamid Al-Bayati, Ph.D., Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, will address those questions and other human rights issues when he speaks to students at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Read more...

(10/14/2008) New course at The U offers unique education of Missouri River

Thanks to a new course at The University of South Dakota, students have an opportunity to focus on studying the issues of the Missouri River. Read more...

(10/14/2008) Distinguished speakers highlight Earth Science Week at The U

The University of South Dakota will welcome two distinguished guests to campus this week during Earth Science Week at The U. Read more...

(10/10/2008) USD President’s Research Day focuses on technology across disciplines

In recognition of its continued growth in competitive research and creative activity, The University of South Dakota is celebrating President’s Research Day with the program “Electronic Glue for Arts, Humanities and Science” at Farber Hall, Old Main on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Read more...

(10/10/2008) Career Development Center at The U hosts October Career Fair

The Career Development Center at The University of South Dakota is sponsoring the second annual Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(10/09/2008) The U’s Nursing chair recognized for educational excellence

The chair of The University of South Dakota’s Nursing Program has been honored by a national academy. June Larson, MSN, RN, CNE, ANEF, received the prestigious fellow designation as part of being inducted into the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education last month. Read more...

(10/09/2008) USD Nursing educator named to national leadership program

A professor in the nursing department at The University of South Dakota will participate in a prestigious national leadership program. Read more...

(10/09/2008) Nursing graduate from The U wins national paper competition

A recent graduate of The University of South Dakota’s nursing program in Pierre has won a national competition. Cindy Sinkey, RN, was named the winner of the 2008 Student Excellence Paper competition by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Her submission was entitled “A Journey into Nursing.” Read more...

(10/08/2008) The Princeton Review lauds USD’s Beacom School of Business

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is one of the nation’s best business schools, according to The Princeton Review. Read more...

(10/08/2008) Smith, Fitzgibbons reign at Dakota Days 2008 Coronation

Alex Smith and Mary Fitzgibbons were crowned Mr. and Ms. Dakota 2008 during a coronation ceremony in the DakotaDome Monday evening. Smith, a business management major from Gettysburg, S.D., is active in Students in Free Enterprise, Strollers and Tau Kappa Epsilon while Fitzgibbons is a communication disorders major from Sioux Falls, S.D., involved with Students Theatre Cooperation, Dance Marathon and University Theatre. The theme for Dakota Days 2008 is “USD in HD.” Read more...

(10/07/2008) Continuing and Distance Education at The U receives award

The University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) at The University of South Dakota received honorable mention in the 2008 Credit Program Award category for its South Dakota Governor’s Leadership Certificate – Preparing South Dakota’s Future Leaders. Read more...

(10/06/2008) Governor’s third biennial art show to be showcased at USD

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present “Endless Imagination,” the third in series of biennial exhibitions showcasing fine arts from South Dakota. The exhibition opens Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 31 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/06/2008) 12th annual VLP Short Story Contest at The U seeks area writers

The Vermillion Literary Project is sponsoring their 12th annual short story contest. First place will automatically be published in the 2009 VLP literary magazine and receive $200 while the second place winner will receive a prize and will also be published in the magazine. Read more...

(10/03/2008) ‘USD in HD’ is Dakota Days 2008 theme at The U

Students and alumni will be celebrating homecoming activities in high definition at The University of South Dakota. “USD in HD” is the 2008 homecoming theme for this year’s Dakota Days celebration at The U. Read more...

(10/03/2008) Researchers from The U to present at global conference

Researchers from The University of South Dakota will present their findings at the 2008 Joint Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, Oct. 5-9 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Read more...

(10/02/2008) Gonzaga law professor to present 2008 Gunderson Lecture at USD School of Law

The University of South Dakota School of Law has announced that James R. McCurdy, professor of law at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Wash., will present the 2008 Clark Y. Gunderson Lecture, the USD School of Law’s preeminent annual lecture. Read more...

(10/02/2008) University Art Galleries at USD presents “The Loss of Memory”

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is hosting an exhibition of recent prints by artist Renée M. Boutwell. Boutwell is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in painting research. The exhibit runs through the month of October in Gallery 110 located in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. The exhibition is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Read more...

(10/02/2008) USD Center for Academic Engagement adds Christina Shantz

Christina Shantz has joined The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement. Shantz is part of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and while working in Vermillion, she will assist with the advancement and implementation of The U’s mission to connect students with their community through various academic programs. Through these venues, Shantz will further the VISTA mission of addressing concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(10/01/2008) USD Econ Department raises money, awareness for autism

Twenty members of the University of South Dakota Economics Department are putting their fundraising skills to work by using their feet. Students, faculty and staff from the economics department have been busy raising money for Walk Now for Autism, a signature fundraising and awareness event for Autism Speaks that will take place Oct. 11 in Sioux Falls, S.D. In just two weeks, the group from USD has raised more than $3,600. Read more...

(10/01/2008) Donaldson, Hall to receive USD Alumni Achievement Awards

Two distinguished alumni from The University of South Dakota will be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the All-Alumni Banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Masaba Mining Equipment Co., which is located at 1617 317th St. in Vermillion. Read more...

(10/01/2008) Edward Valandra named chair of the Department of American Indian Studies at USD

Edward C. Valandra, Ph.D., has been named chair of the Department of American Indian Studies at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/01/2008) Enrollment, ACT scores continue to increase at USD

Enrollment at The University of South Dakota is at 9,291 students for the fall of 2008 bettering last year’s total of 9,243 students, the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) announced today. Read more...

September

(09/29/2008) College Portrait measures extraordinary student success at The U

The educational environment at The University of South Dakota is fostering student success, according to a new web-based information tool – College Portrait. Read more...

(09/29/2008) First Bank & Trust gift to USD’s College of Fine Arts to benefit several programs, increase scholarship opportunities for students

A generous contribution from First Bank & Trust in Vermillion, through the Fishback Financial Corporation Community Fund, will provide more than $200,000 in financial support to the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/29/2008) NSF grant to benefit USD at underground research lab

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a grant worth more than $200,000 to The University of South Dakota Department of Physics for development of the Sanford Laboratory at Homestake for the proposed Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in Lead, S.D. Read more...

(09/26/2008) USD’s 2008 theatre season opens with ‘The Voice of the Prairie’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre opens its 2008-2009 season with “The Voice of the Prairie,” John Olive’s endearing comedy that celebrates a time of itinerant radio, when, before there were networks, sponsors and regulating agencies, a broadcaster could be a one-man road-show radio station. Read more...

(09/25/2008) Second annual GP-CTOP set for October at The U

The University of South Dakota is hosting the second annual Great Plains Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (GP-CTOP), Oct. 17-18 at Old Main. Read more...

(09/25/2008) USD Mortar Board chapter receives national award

The Keystone chapter at The University of South Dakota was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for their excellence at the 2008 Mortar Board National Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Read more...

(09/24/2008) Occupational Therapy Association donates money for training equipment

The University of South Dakota’s Occupational Therapy Department will formally thank the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association this weekend for a donation that will improve student education. Read more...

(09/23/2008) Ridgway elected to state medical association leadership

One of the leaders of The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine is now part of the executive committee of the South Dakota State Medical Association. Read more...

(09/23/2008) Rawlins Piano Trio in concert at The U on Sunday, Sept. 28

The diverse and jazzy American style of Bernstein along with a melancholy but moving composition from Tchaikovsky highlight a matinee performance by the Rawlins Piano Trio on Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/23/2008) USD students participate in community Welcome Table event

Sixteen students from The University of South Dakota recently served more than 180 members of the community at the Vermillion Welcome Table in honor of the Sept. 11 National Day of Service. Organized by the Center for Academic Engagement (CAE), this event included programming about disaster preparedness and fire and flood safety. Read more...

(09/22/2008) USD professor to accept award at re-burial ceremony

Timothy Heaton, Ph.D., chair and professor of the department of Earth Sciences at The University of South Dakota, is going back to the Pacific Northwest to help bury his discovery. Read more...

(09/19/2008) Harrington Lecture at The U to feature mathematics professor

Jose Flores, Ph.D., a professor of mathematics at The University of South Dakota, will present “Research in Mathematical Ecology and the Struggle for Existence” during the 56th annual Harrington Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(09/19/2008) USD hosts 2008 national Women’s Research, Scholarship and Creativity Conference

The University of South Dakota is hosting “Women and Power,” its national Women’s Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Conference, Oct. 3-4. Read more...

(09/18/2008) Hundreds gather to honor body donors’ contribution to medicine

It’s described as a way to say thank you for invaluable gifts that help train the next generation of health care professionals. Read more...

(09/18/2008) Minnesota professor featured guest at VLP poetry reading, slam

The Vermillion Literary Project is hosting a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main St. in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Professor Gary Dop. Read more...

(09/17/2008) U. Discover Scholar undergraduates post research online

Ten USD students recently participated in the U. Discover Research Scholar Program. Read more...

(09/15/2008) ‘Weathering Market Cycles’ topic of Beacom School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series at The U

Stephen R. Myers, retired Chief Investment Officer of the South Dakota Investment Council, will present a lecture, on “Weathering Market Cycles” on Monday, Sept. 22 as part of the Beacom School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series at The University of South Dakota. The event, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main, is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture. Read more...

(09/15/2008) Neuharth Award to celebrate opening of the Newseum

The 2008 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media will celebrate the grand opening of the Newseum by honoring Newseum Chief Executive Officer Charles L. Overby on Thursday evening, Oct. 9, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/15/2008) School of Education at USD dedicates Reading Recovery Room

Thanks to an endowment from Robert “Bid” and Jonette “Joni” Miller of Sioux Falls, S.D., to The University of South Dakota’s Reading Recovery Training Center first grade students will have help in overcoming reading difficulties. Read more...

(09/12/2008) IPSD presents one man’s ‘Journey Toward Justice’ on Sept. 18

What happens when the innocent are wrongfully convicted and subsequently incarcerated? Where do they go for help? Hear one man’s 12-year fight for justice as the Innocence Project of South Dakota (IPSD) presents Dennis Fritz on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in The University of South Dakota School of Law courtroom. Read more...

(09/11/2008) USD music professor to make Kennedy Center debut

Stephen Yarbrough, D.M.A., associate professor of music at The University of South Dakota, will make his Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts debut on Sept. 23 when the National Symphony Chamber Ensemble performs his instrumental octet, “Dakota Diary” inside Terrace Hall in Washington, D.C. Read more...

(09/11/2008) Internationally acclaimed artists to perform at USD this fall

A world renowned Russian tenor accompanied on piano by his gifted daughter, two internationally acclaimed pianists and a celebrated violinist highlight the guest artists visiting The University of South Dakota during the 2008-09 academic year. Read more...

(09/10/2008) USD announces 19th annual Red Road Gathering schedule

The University of South Dakota will serve as the host of the 19th annual Red Road Gathering at the Clay County 4-H Building, Sept. 18-20, in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/10/2008) USD’s Beta Alpha Psi receives ‘Superior Chapter’ designation

For the second consecutive year, the Theta Upsilon chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business was recognized as a “Superior Chapter.” Read more...

(09/09/2008) Sixth Amendment focal point of Constitution Day at The U

The University of South Dakota Law School invites the community to observe Constitution Day by attending “The Sixth Amendment Right to the Assistance of Counsel” at noon on Sept. 17 in the courtroom of the USD Law School. Read more...

(09/05/2008) Political and economic ramification of Germany's EU reunification subject of Dean's Lecture Series at The U

Jörg Winterburg, Ph.D., economics professor at the University of Applied Sciences at Braunschweig, will present a lecture, “Political and Economic Impact of Germany’s Reunification in the EU” on Thursday, Sept. 11 for the School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series at The University of South Dakota. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Farber Hall of Old Main. The lecture is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/05/2008) School of Law at The U sponsors pension rights project

The University of South Dakota School of Law has been designated as the South Dakota sponsor of the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project. Read more...

(09/04/2008) Professor of history at The U is recipient of ACL award

Judith Lynn Sebesta, Ph.D., professor and chairperson of The University of South Dakota Department of History, was presented with The American Classical League’s (ACL) Merita/Meritus Award. Read more...

(09/04/2008) Iowa Supreme Court Justice to be guest of USD School of Law

The University of South Dakota School of Law will host the Honorable Daryl Hecht, Iowa Supreme Court Justice, on Sept. 8 as a guest of the Marion R. Smyser Jurist-In-Residence Program. Read more...

(09/03/2008) Faculty exchange program broadens economic perspective for USD students, professor

In a unique faculty exchange opportunity, business students from The University of South Dakota and the University of Wolfsburg (Germany) will learn firsthand what makes the global economy thrive both from a political and entrepreneurial standpoint. Read more...

(09/03/2008) Speakers set for Friday’s dedication ceremony of USD’s Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building

The Sanford School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences of The University of South Dakota will celebrate the dedication of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building on the USD campus in Vermillion at 4 p.m. Friday with a distinguished list of guest speakers. Read more...

(09/02/2008) Visiting artists’ exhibit to be showcased at USD

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present an exhibition of works by six artists who will conduct workshops and present lectures at the USD Art Department during this academic year. The inaugural show opens on Sept. 17 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and features a reception, which is open to the public, for the artist on Sept. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

August

(08/29/2008) “Frankenstein” author the focus of 2008 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture at USD

Anne Mellor, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California Los Angeles, will deliver the 2008 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture at The University of South Dakota on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(08/29/2008) 2008 Schell Lecture at The U to feature author, history professor

Dan Flores, Ph.D., A.B. Hammond Professor of Western History at the University of Montana, will deliver the 2008 Schell Lecture at The University of South Dakota on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Center of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(08/28/2008) September forum at The U to debate return of the Cold War

A panel of experts from The University of South Dakota will debate the question, “Are We Ready for the New Cold War?” which is the topic of an international forum slated for noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Farber Hall on the USD campus. Read more...

(08/28/2008) USD scientists to be featured at SD Biotech Association Summit

Research and biomedical experts from The University of South Dakota highlight an impressive list of panelists and speakers at the third annual South Dakota Biotechnology Summit & Annual Meeting at the Ramkota Inn Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Read more...

(08/25/2008) Move-In Day, Coyote football game highlight Fast Track Orientation 2008 at The U

A variety of orientation activities will welcome students to campus for the start of the 2008 fall semester at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(08/25/2008) USD to dedicate Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building

The Sanford School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences of The University of South Dakota are celebrating the dedication of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building on the USD campus in Vermillion at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Read more...

(08/22/2008) Lakota mental health, suicide prevention examined at The U

The South Dakota Suicide Awareness Partnership at The University of South Dakota is sponsoring a two-day learning experience in Lakota culture and perspectives related to mental health issues, Sept. 11-12, at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(08/22/2008) USD students in Denver for Democratic National Convention

When Sen. Barack Obama accepts the nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention, three students from The University of South Dakota will witness the historic event at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver. Read more...

(08/22/2008) U.S. News & World Report names USD one of nation’s best

For the 18th consecutive year, The University of South Dakota ranks as one of the "Best National Universities," according to U.S. News & World Report. In the magazine's annual "America’s Best Colleges 2009" issue, USD is listed as one of the top 188 institutions in the United States, ranking in the same "Best National Universities" category as George Mason University (Va.), DePaul University (Ill.), Oklahoma State University, Rutgers (N.J.), St. John's University (N.Y.), University of Louisville, and West Virginia University. Read more...

(08/21/2008) Student Counseling Center, Nikki’s Fund partner in suicide prevention awareness at The U

The University of South Dakota, together with Nikki’s Fund, wants students to know that there is help even when a situation seems helpless. That’s why the USD Student Counseling Center, Sanford Vermillion and Nikki’s Fund, an organization that supports suicide prevention programs and medication needs for USD students, are working collectively to increase suicide awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13. Read more...

(08/19/2008) USD mathematics professor awarded Fulbright Scholarship to teach, conduct research in Chile

Jose Flores, a professor of mathematics at The University of South Dakota, is teaching graduate students in mathematical ecology at the Institute of Mathematics at Pontificia Universidad de Valparaiso in Chile as a result of a Fulbright Scholar grant. The project includes course instruction along with an opportunity to work on mathematical ecology research with Chilean collaborators. Read more...

(08/19/2008) South Dakota artist Dick Termes to be featured at USD

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will exhibit the work of internationally acclaimed South Dakota artist Dick Termes. Read more...

(08/19/2008) Bernstein to deliver 19th Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture at USD

The University of South Dakota will host Bruce Bernstein, Ph.D., as the 19th annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecturer on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall in Old Main. Bernstein is the newly appointed director of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), which sponsors the prestigious Sana Fe Indian Market. Read more...

(08/13/2008) USD researchers enhance Kevlar to aid emergency responders

Developed in the 1960s for many uses, Kevlar is most widely used today to protect soldiers in battle, police officers on the street and firefighters in dangerous infernos. However, two researchers with the Biomedical Engineering Program at The University of South Dakota are hoping their design can take Kevlar protection one step further – to protect individuals from exposure to biochemical hazards. Read more...

(08/13/2008) Bachelor’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies now offered online at The U

The University of South Dakota is offering a convenient way for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies thanks to a new online program. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new online degree in June. Read more...

(08/12/2008) FMA at The U receives Superior Chapter Award

The Financial Management Association International (FMA) at The University of South Dakota has earned the FMA Superior Chapter Award for the 2007-2008 academic year. This highly coveted award is presented to fewer than 5 percent of FMA chapters across the United States. This is the eighth consecutive year that FMA at USD has received this prestigious honor. Read more...

(08/07/2008) Kathy Anderson is USD August Employee of the Month

Kathy Anderson, an accountant for I.D. Weeks and Lommen Libraries at The University of South Dakota, was named August 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(08/05/2008) USD hosts creative writing camp for high school students

School administrators, teachers and educators are invited to nominate talented high school students for "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Creative Writers’ Camp," on Saturday, Sept. 27 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

July

(07/30/2008) Degrees to be conferred at 2008 USD Summer Commencement

Theodore (Ted) Muenster, former president of The University of South Dakota Foundation, will deliver the keynote address to more than 260 graduates during the 79th Summer Commencement at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, July 31. Read more...

(07/29/2008) First Computational Science and Statistics Ph.D. degree to be awarded at USD commencement

The first computational science and statistics doctorate in the state of South Dakota will be awarded when more than 40 doctoral degrees are presented during summer commencement ceremonies at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, July 31. The first recipient of this degree, Sujuan Ye, will be hooded by Asai Asaithambi, Ph.D. Her dissertation research resulted in the development of new computational algorithms for analyzing DNA sequences. Read more...

(07/29/2008) Princeton Review says USD is ‘one of nation’s best colleges’

The University of South Dakota makes the grade as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. Read more...

(07/28/2008) USD’s Bruce King joins LifeSource Board of Directors

Bruce King, chief diversity officer and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs at The University of South Dakota, was recently appointed to the LifeSource Board of Directors, helping guide the organization’s life-saving operations. Read more...

(07/28/2008) Premiere of musical composition set for White Coat Ceremony

A musical piece commissioned for the White Coat Ceremony welcoming new students to the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota will be performed for the first time Friday, Aug. 1. The piece was written by composer Phyllis Cole-Dai of Brookings. Read more...

(07/25/2008) Students from The U assist with flood relief in Iowa

Five students from The University of South Dakota traveled to eastern Iowa recently where they spent a weekend in Cedar Falls assisting with cleanup of the flood-damaged community. The students, who departed on July 10 from Vermillion, spent two days working inside and outside a house that was damaged during the June floods. Projects at the house included the removal of insulation from walls and a crawl space, removing carpet, linoleum and sub-floor from the entire house, and taking out cabinets from the kitchen and bathrooms. At the end of their first work day, the students, with assistance from local volunteers, had almost finished deconstructing the interior of the home. Read more...

(07/24/2008) Nancy Reemts is July Employee of the Month at The U

Nancy Reemts, secretary in the division of Continuing Education, is the July 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/23/2008) Professors from The U appointed to national mental health post

Gerard (Jerry) A. Jacobs, Ph.D., professor and director of the Disaster Mental Health Institute at The University of South Dakota, and Elizabeth Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor at USD and president of Division 45 of the American Psychological Association (APA), were recently appointed to the Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB). Read more...

(07/22/2008) USD Student Named to 2008-2009 State Farm® Youth Advisory Board

Erin Muckey, a junior marketing major, from Corsica, S.D., was selected from more than 250 national applicants to serve as an Associate Board Member for the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. Read more...

(07/03/2008) USD receives NSF grant to increase participation of South Dakota American Indian tribes in computing

A unique partnership of The University of South Dakota, Sinte Gleska University and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) will increase the number of South Dakota American Indians participating information technology-based curriculums and careers. Read more...

(07/02/2008) Rachel Alexander named writing director at USD School of Law

Rachel K. Alexander has been named director of legal writing at The University of South Dakota School of Law. An attorney with Berens & Tate law firm, Omaha, Neb., Alexander served as an adjunct legal writing instructor at Creighton University School of Law. Her selection was the result of a national search conducted following the retirement of Professor Sheryl Etling, who spent 19 years at the USD School of Law. Alexander will join USD Aug.1. Read more...

(07/02/2008) 35 attend Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at USD

More than 30 high school students from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois attended the second annual Healthcare Careers Summer Camp, June 15-20, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/01/2008) USD professor receives Fulbright Scholar grant to teach at Catholic University of Chile

David Swanson, Ph.D., professor and chair of the biology department at The University of South Dakota, has received a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture at the Catholic University of Chile in Santiago. Read more...

June

(06/24/2008) USD students honored for spring 2008 academic success

The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law announced academic honors for the 2008 spring semester. Read more...

(06/24/2008) Guest scientists to discuss Homestake possibilities at The U

Three distinguished scientists will visit The University of South Dakota where they will discuss everything from physics to dark matter experiments during separate lectures on July 1. Read more...

(06/20/2008) USD hosts DUSEL workshop for K-12 teachers

As the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, S.D., continues its transition into a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL), teachers spent a week at The University of South Dakota learning about the exciting science and research opportunities during a DUSEL workshop. Read more...

(06/19/2008) Oscar Howe Art Institute concludes with exhibition, sale

Young artists and their artwork will be on display during a closing exhibition and art sale at the conclusion of the 18th annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The University of South Dakota invites the public to attend this special event where original drawings, paintings, prints and graphics by Native American artists will be showcased in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(06/16/2008) Rick Melmer named dean of School of Education at USD

Rick Melmer, currently the Secretary of the Department of Education in South Dakota, has been named dean of the School of Education at The University of South Dakota. Melmer, who has a doctor of education degree from the University of Wyoming, will join USD in November. He replaces Linda Reetz, who served as interim dean for two years. She will resume her role as associate dean of the School of Education. Read more...

(06/13/2008) VLP poetry reading, slam features South Dakota author

The Vermillion Literary Project is hosting a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature award-winning writer Courtney Huse-Wika. Read more...

(06/10/2008) USD hosts sixth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth

The University of South Dakota will host the sixth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth beginning Monday, July 21 at the Delzell Education Center. Read more...

(06/10/2008) Elections of officers, presentation of awards highlight 2008 Girls State at The University of South Dakota

The 2008 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program concluded recently on the campus of The University of South Dakota with the election of officers and presentation of awards. Read more...

(06/09/2008) Linda Anderson is USD Employee of the Month for June

Linda Anderson, senior secretary for Academic Advising at The University of South Dakota, was named June 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(06/06/2008) USD School of Law selects Justice Richard Sabers as recipient of 2008 McKusick Award

Justice Richard Sabers of the South Dakota Supreme Court was chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Marshall M. McKusick Award. Read more...

(06/04/2008) Local students attend USD’s 2008 Summer Accounting Institute

Sixteen high school sophomores and juniors from South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are attending the 2008 Summer Accounting Institute at The University of South Dakota this week. Read more...

(06/04/2008) USD Playhouse presents 'The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through the Fabulous Fifties'

The University of South Dakota Playhouse brings the sweet harmonies and bebop of the 1950s to the stage with "The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through the Fabulous Fifties," June 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 15 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

May

(05/29/2008) USD Dakota Writing Project hosts Spirit Mound experience

Experience Spirit Mound, a site of spiritual and historical significance, with the Dakota Writing Project. Dakota Writing Project leader Lil Manthei, in a session entitled “Writing the Sacred Into the Real: (Re)visiting Spirit Mound,” will guide participants through multiple viewpoints of Spirit Mound, including Lewis and Clark’s journal entries, through the eyes of an educator with a strong American Indian viewpoint, and through discussions and reflections in writing. Read more...

(05/28/2008) Traveling art show ‘Impacted Nations’ to be displayed at USD

University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present the nationally touring art exhibition "Impacted Nations." The exhibit opens on Saturday, June 7 and continues through Friday, June 27 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A public reception, with free admission to the exhibition, is scheduled for Sunday, June 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read more...

(05/28/2008) Anne Cooper Moore named dean of libraries at USD

Anne Cooper Moore, Ph.D., has been named dean of libraries at The University of South Dakota. Moore is presently associate director for User Services at W.E.B. Du Bois Library at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She will join USD at the beginning of September. Read more...

(05/23/2008) Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship to provide extraordinary opportunities for non-traditional students at USD

A recently established endowment by Kevin V. Schieffer will provide full scholarship opportunities for four non-traditional students seeking political science as a major or minor at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/21/2008) Centennial Symposium celebrates ‘A Century of Medical Education’ at USD

Celebrating “A Century of Medical Education,” The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is hosting a Centennial Research Symposium, "Emerging Strategies: Bridging Basic and Clinical Science," June 13-15 in Vermillion. Read more...

(05/20/2008) USD, Farber Center to host 62nd Girls State, May 26-31

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the 2008 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program on The U campus, May 26-31. Read more...

(05/19/2008) USD student-athletes receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships

Five student-athletes from The University of South Dakota – Katie Freeman, Emilie Kluth, Jill Smolczyk, Colte Haines and Stephanie Gebhart – were awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships during the 2008 academic year. Read more...

(05/16/2008) Andrew McNamara is May Employee of the Month at USD

Andrew McNamara, programmer/analyst with Information Technology Services, has been named May 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/16/2008) Paul Yaneff is Student Employee of the Semester at USD

Paul Yaneff, a criminal justice major, was named Student Employee of the Semester at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/15/2008) Erin Contreras recipient of USD’s 2008 John R. Williams Award

Erin Contreras, advisor in the USD Academic Advising Center, is the 2008 recipient of the John R. Williams Award. Presented annually by the Native American Recruitment & Retention Committee, this award is presented to an individual, staff or program in recognition of significant contributions to American Indian students at The U. Read more...

(05/14/2008) College of Fine Arts at The U names John Banasiak 2008 Distinguished Professor

Professor John Banasiak is the 2008 recipient of the College of Fine Arts Distinguished Professor Award. Read more...

(05/13/2008) Cutler Awards presented to distinguished faculty at The U

Three distinguished members of The University of South Dakota faculty are the 2008 recipients of the prestigious Richard & Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts. Endowed by Richard and Sharon Cutler of Sioux Falls, S.D., the awards recognize faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences. Read more...

(05/12/2008) Candidates receive degrees at USD Spring Commencement

More than 1,000 students from The University of South Dakota received degrees during the 121st Spring Commencement at the DakotaDome, Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Gartner, chairman and principal owner of the Iowa Cubs baseball team, delivered the keynote address to 1,174 graduates. Read more...

(05/08/2008) Two installation art exhibitions open at USD

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota will present two installation art exhibitions. The exhibits open Wednesday, May 14 and run through Tuesday, June 3 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A public reception is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read more...

(05/07/2008) Nine students to be inducted into AOA medical honor society

The South Dakota chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) will induct nine students, one faculty member, one alumnus and a resident at an induction banquet in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Thursday, May 8. This is the 31st new member installation of the society, which is the only national honor medical society in the world. Read more...

(05/07/2008) School of Law receives IRS grant to serve low income taxpayers

The University of South Dakota School of Law is the recipient of a $50,000 matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to open a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to serve taxpayers during 2008. The USD School of Law LITC is located on campus in Vermillion, S.D., but also works with legal services and other offices in the state. Read more...

(05/06/2008) USD students assist in Gifford Park revitalization project

Six students from The University of South Dakota volunteered their time mulching, painting, picking weeds, picking up litter, and readying garden beds for spring planting in an effort to help revitalize the Gifford Park neighborhood in Omaha, Neb. Read more...

(05/06/2008) USD students Jonathon Walz, Patrick Geary awarded Critical Language Scholarships to study Arabic abroad this summer

Two students from The University of South Dakota were awarded Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and The Council of American Overseas Research Centers. Read more...

(05/06/2008) W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at USD to bestow Legacy of Public Leadership Award to Jim Soyer

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership and Students of Public Administration from The University of South Dakota announce that Jim Soyer, director of legislative affairs and special projects for the Governor’s Office, is the 2008 Legacy of Public Leadership Public Employee Award recipient. Read more...

(05/06/2008) Sen. George McGovern to be honored at USD Commencement

The University of South Dakota will honor Sen. George McGovern during 121st Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. Read more...

(05/02/2008) 18th annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute at USD

The University of South Dakota is celebrating Sioux artist Oscar Howe this summer with the 18th annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute, June 15- 27. Howe, an internationally celebrated Sioux artist, served on the USD art faculty from 1957 to 1980. Read more...

(05/01/2008) USD’s Sanford School of Medicine makes U.S. News and World Report grade for rural medicine

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota ranks as one of the best medical graduate schools when it comes to rural medicine, according to U.S. News and World Report. In the magazine’s annual “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009” edition, USD ranks No. 6 in the nation with East Carolina University and ahead of the University of North Carolina, Oregon Health and Science University, and West Virginia University. The University of Washington in Seattle, Wash., was the top-ranked graduate school for rural medicine. Read more...

(05/01/2008) USD’s Felicia Barnes honored as 2008 Udall, Goldwater scholar

Being involved on campus or in the community is nothing new to Felicia Barnes, a junior at The University of South Dakota. When she isn’t spending time in a classroom or a laboratory, Barnes can usually be found playing the violin with the USD Community Orchestra, coaching the debate team at Vermillion High School or promoting environmental issues through Students Advocating Grassroots Environmentalism (S.A.G.E.), an organization she co-founded at USD. Read more...

(05/01/2008) Student exhibition ‘Released’ featured at The U

Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Released,” will be on exhibit at the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota, April 26 - May 2. A reception for the artists is May 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Main Gallery. The show features five students’ artwork, which focuses on their different areas of study throughout their years at the U. Read more...

April

(04/30/2008) Paul Bunger, USD Sanford School of Medicine dean, honored by AAMC-CGSA for Outstanding Service

Paul C. Bunger, dean of Medical Student Affairs at The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine, was recently presented with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-Group on Student Affairs (GSA) Outstanding Service Award during the Central Region Group on Student Affairs (CGSA) Conference in Destin, Fla. Read more...

(04/30/2008) Chuck Staben named provost, VP for academic affairs at The U

Chuck Staben, Ph.D., has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at The University of South Dakota. Staben, currently the associate vice president for research at the University of Kentucky, will join USD in August. Read more...

(04/29/2008) 16th annual Prairie Family Business Conference featured awards, networking opportunities for family business owners

The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) presented awards during the 16th annual Prairie Family Business Conference, "Family Enterprise in a Changing World," April 24-25 at the Cedar Shore Resort and Convention Center in Chamberlain-Oacoma, S.D. Read more...

(04/29/2008) Convocation ceremonies to recognize graduates of law school, med school at The U

The University of South Dakota’s 121st spring commencement ceremony at the DakotaDome on May 10 will be preceded by the USD School of Law’s Hooding Ceremony and the Sanford School of Medicine Graduation Convocation. Both of these events are scheduled for Friday, May 9. Read more...

(04/28/2008) Damon P. Leader Charge of USD awarded Udall Scholarship

Damon P. Leader Charge was at a crossroads. He was living a life without dedication or determination and filling it instead with drugs and alcohol; so how did The University of South Dakota junior become a 2008 recipient of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship? Read more...

(04/28/2008) Employees recognized for years of service at USD

The University of South Dakota recognized more than 100 employees at its annual Employee Recognition Reception in Slagle Auditorium. The reception honored employees who have 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service at The U. Read more...

(04/25/2008) Joe Svec recipient of 2008 Fulbright Grant

Joe Svec’s academic journey has been filled with twists and turns, ups and downs but through it all, the Brookings, S.D., native hasn’t been afraid to change lanes. His path to The University of South Dakota was a slightly different route than the one most students take, but his commitment and perseverance paid off with a grant from the Fulbright Program, the flagship international education exchange program sponsored by the United States government. Read more...

(04/25/2008) Students at USD’s gifted camps can ‘Be the Difference!’

It’s time for gifted middle and high school students to "be the difference" at this summer’s 25th annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp and the 20th annual Ambassadors of Excellence program at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/24/2008) Zach Crago named 12th Truman Scholar at USD

– Zach Crago thought it was just another typical phone call when he was talking to “Jim, from The University of South Dakota.” However, the phone call turned out to be anything but typical and the person on the other end of the phone was actually James W. Abbott, president of The University of South Dakota, calling to congratulate Crago on becoming USD’s 12th Harry S. Truman Scholarship recipient. Read more...

(04/23/2008) Michael Gartner to address 121st Spring Commencement at USD

Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Gartner, chairman and principal owner of the Iowa Cubs baseball team, will deliver the keynote address at The University of South Dakota’s 121st spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10. Read more...

(04/23/2008) USD exhibition ‘Washed Away’ at W.H. Over Museum

Jessica Grage’s and Cole Zdenek’s Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Washed Away,” is on exhibit at Sletwold Hall in the W.H. Over Museum located on the USD Campus, April 28 - May 10. A public reception for the artists is May 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show features their artwork from The U. Read more...

(04/23/2008) Dakota Writing Project teacher-consultants receive national recognition

Three Dakota Writing Project teacher-consultants recently received national recognition for their work with the Dakota Writing Project. Read more...

(04/21/2008) Beta Alpha Psi from USD wins prestigious regional competition

Beta Alpha Psi at The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is not only educating students about valuable financial concepts, the national honors fraternity for financial information professionals is also winning prestigious competitions, including the Regional Beta Alpha Psi competition where the team took top honors. An impressive feat considering the team had never competed in this event before. Read more...

(04/18/2008) USD students tap into local art talent for unique project

Without having to raise a brush or shape clay, students at The University of South Dakota are leaving a significant impression on the local art scene. Read more...

(04/18/2008) Phi Beta Kappa at USD hosts 2008 initiation ceremony

Alpha Chapter of South Dakota, Phi Beta Kappa, will host its 2008 initiation ceremony and banquet on Thursday, April 24, at the Al Neuharth Media Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(04/18/2008) Astronomy Day at The U to feature Fermilab scientist

Is the universe a huge "dark cosmos?" That’s a question Dan Hooper, Ph.D., will address during his Astronomy Day lecture at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, May 1. Read more...

(04/18/2008) ‘Earth Speak’ student exhibit featured at W.H. Over Museum

Steve Buechler’s bachelor of fine arts graduation exhibition, “Earth Speak,” is on exhibit at the W.H. Over Museum on the campus of The University of South Dakota, April 21 –25. The opening reception is April 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show presents a display of work incorporating character creation and art as a visual representation of the Earth’s magic over nature. Read more...

(04/17/2008) ESL Summer Institute at The U announces 2008 dates

The University of South Dakota ESL Summer Institute is scheduled to begin Monday, July 7 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 3 on the campus of The U. Read more...

(04/17/2008) USD students go AWOL for spring break, lend a helping hand

Rather than tanning on the beaches of the tropics or skiing the slopes of the mountains during spring break, 19 students from The University of South Dakota spent their spring break lending a helping hand to areas devastated by disaster or poverty and learning about critical issues facing those communities. Read more...

(04/17/2008) USD Theatre presents 18th century comedy ‘The Rivals’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will take audiences back to 18th century England for "The Rivals," a comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, April 25-26 and April 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/16/2008) USD to host 43rd annual Student History Conference April 24

Graduate and undergraduate students from 10 regional colleges and universities will present papers at the 43rd annual Student History Conference on Thursday, April 24 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/16/2008) Jennifer Gaspers is April Employee of the Month at The U

Jennifer Gaspers, secretary for Disability Services, has been named April 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/16/2008) I.D. Weeks Library at The U to host ‘Vanished: German-American Civil Internment, 1941-48’ World War II exhibit

I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota will host the traveling exhibit, “Vanished: German-American Civilian Internment, 1941-48” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Read more...

(04/16/2008) Students from The U recognized for extraordinary leadership

More than two dozen students were honored for their extraordinary leadership at The University of South Dakota during the 18th annual Leadership Recognition Awards Reception Monday, April 14. Read more...

(04/14/2008) Earth Day celebration at The U to benefit wildlife federation

The University of South Dakota is celebrating the environment and raising money to support it during 2008 Earth Day activities. Through the USD Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) Program and the Environmental Sustainability class at The U, "Students in Action – Improving Our World," is an Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 22 on the USD campus from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Read more...

(04/14/2008) USD’s Beacom School of Business hosts Dean’s Lecture Series

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is hosting not one but two distinguished alums this week to discuss international business issues during the Dean’s Lecture Series. Read more...

(04/11/2008) Quantitative literacy topic of discussion at The U on April 14

The University of South Dakota will host Dr. Bernie Madison, a nationally renowned speaker on quantitative literacy, Monday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center. There will also be a reception prior to the lecture in the Neuharth Conference Room at 7 p.m. Read more...

(04/11/2008) USD NALSA named national Chapter of the Year

The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) at The University of South Dakota School of Law was chosen NALSA Chapter of the Year by the National NALSA during the organization’s annual meeting April 10 in Albuquerque, N.M. National NALSA’s annual meeting is held in conjunction with the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference. There are nearly 40 NALSA chapters in eight areas throughout the country. Read more...

(04/11/2008) USD’s “U News” receives second place in regional competition

The University of South Dakota’s student-produced weekly television newscast “U News” won the Award of Merit in a regional competition for Best Campus Television News Program. According to “U News” adviser Michelle Van Maanen, the Award of Merit is second place in the prestigious competition. Read more...

(04/10/2008) April forum at The U to focus on China

A panel of experts from The University of South Dakota will address the topic of China during the April International Forum at noon on Wednesday, April 30 in Farber Hall. Read more...

(04/10/2008) USD announces Belbas-Larson Award winners for 2008

Professor Chris Hutton and Assistant Professor Amy Schweinle have been honored by The University of South Dakota for their excellence in teaching. Read more...

(04/08/2008) USD’s Brian Bedard named South Dakota Author of the Year

The South Dakota Council of Teachers of English has honored Brian Bedard, professor of English at The University of South Dakota, as its 2008 South Dakota Author of the Year. Read more...

(04/07/2008) USD Music Department to perform ‘Hansel and Gretel’

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Music Opera Workshop brings Engelbert Humperdinck’s "Hansel and Gretel" to life this weekend in a colorful production as a fundraiser for the Vermillion Food Pantry. Read more...

(04/04/2008) Entrepreneurship Team means business for students at The U

Young entrepreneurs mean business at The University of South Dakota. The Entrepreneurship Team (E-Team) at USD has been active on campus hosting the group’s second annual Entrepreneurship Evening as well as awarding more than $3,000 to eight USD students through the Extraordinary Idea Competition. Read more...

(04/03/2008) Workshop to explore healthcare careers for students at USD

With the demands of increased healthcare continuing to rise as well as the critical need for healthcare providers, The University of South Dakota is hosting, "Healthcare and Business: Your Opportunity to Succeed," on Thursday, April 10 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(04/03/2008) Presentation at The U to examine effectiveness of ADA

A program at The University of South Dakota will examine the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act and whether or not the civil rights law has achieved its goal of full integration for individuals with disabilities. Read more...

(04/02/2008) USD to host second annual Health Care Careers Camp in June

High school students seeking a career in health care will want to attend the second annual Health Care Careers Camp at The University of South Dakota, June 15-20. Read more...

(04/02/2008) ‘Understanding America’s First Organized Terrorist Group’ to be presented April 8 at The U

The Political Science League and the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota are sponsoring a presentation by Dr. J. Michael Martinez, “Understanding America’s First Organized Terrorist Group: How the Ku Klux Klan Arose During Reconstruction and Why It Failed,” on Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(04/01/2008) USD Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” April 2 - 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Arena Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Read more...

(04/01/2008) USD School of Law bestows prestigious Jackson Award to Roger Baron for excellence in teaching

Professor Roger Baron is the 2008 recipient of The University of South Dakota School of Law John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. Baron was selected by a committee consisting of School of Law Dean Barry Vickrey, Justin Johns, president of the Student Bar Association, and Professor Charles Thatcher, last year’s recipient. This is the second time Baron has been honored at USD with the Jackson Award. He also received the award in 1995. Baron will receive a plaque and a cash award and his name will be inscribed on a plaque retained permanently in the Law School. Read more...

March

(03/31/2008) USD students to dance for charity – attempt new world record

This Saturday, students from The University of South Dakota will dance all day and night for a good cause—and attempt to set a record in the process. Read more...

(03/31/2008) 2008 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is at USD

The history and science of the Missouri River will be explored during the 2008 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, April 9. Read more...

(03/28/2008) USD grad student receives MRNRC research recognition

Research by Caleb Caton, a graduate student in the department of biology at The University of South Dakota, was recognized at the recent Missouri River Natural Resources Committee (MRNRC) Conference in Nebraska City, Neb. Read more...

(03/28/2008) Students from The U learn thrift store culture at the Civic Council

Seven students from The University of South Dakota joined forces to gain a better understanding of a thrift store’s impact on the community. These students spent the day cleaning and organizing in an effort to put more items on display at the Civic Council. Read more...

(03/27/2008) Two more finalists for provost post to visit The U

Campus visits have been scheduled for the finalists chosen for The University of South Dakota’s permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs position. Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is currently serving as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more...

(03/26/2008) IdeaFest, Graduate Forum highlight USD student achievements

The University of South Dakota will host the 2008 IdeaFest and Graduate Forum Joint Celebration, April 1-2, in various locations on campus, including I.D. Weeks Library, Delzell Education Building and the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(03/25/2008) Four finalists chosen for provost post to visit The U

Campus visits have been selected for the four finalists chosen for The University of South Dakota’s permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs position. Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is currently serving as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more...

(03/25/2008) Brian L. Kaatz named dean of USD’s School of Health Sciences

The University of South Dakota announced today that Brian L. Kaatz will be dean of the School of Health Sciences. Ronald Lindahl, executive dean of the Sanford School of Medicine at USD and dean of Basic Biomedical Sciences at The U, served as acting dean of School of Health Sciences. Read more...

(03/21/2008) USD School of Law hosts South Dakota Supreme Court

The state’s highest court will be in session for three days on the campus of The University of South Dakota as the South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its March 2008 Term of Court at the USD School of Law courtroom, March 26-28. Read more...

(03/21/2008) VLP poetry reading, slam celebrates Women’s History Month

The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, March 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature faculty and graduate students from The U reading works by women writers in celebration of Women’s History Month. Read more...

(03/19/2008) March forum at The U to focus on high oil prices

A panel of experts from The University of South Dakota will address the international factors leading to high oil prices during an international forum scheduled for noon on Wednesday, March 26 at Farber Hall on the USD campus. Read more...

(03/18/2008) USD graduate, who recently completed Iraqi mission in War on Terror, to present program at The U

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will present "Military Transition Teams: Combat Advisors in Iraq," a program by Capt. Christopher L. Mercado, on Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(03/17/2008) Four finalists chosen for provost post at The U

The University of South Dakota has selected finalists in its search for a permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs. Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is currently serving as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more...

(03/14/2008) Human rights advocate Stephen B. Bright to speak at The U

What does the death penalty tell us about society? Stephen B. Bright, president and senior counsel of the Southern Center for Human Rights, will address that question and other human rights issues when he speaks to students at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, April 10. Read more...

(03/14/2008) USD Chamber Singers conclude 2008 spring tour with Vermillion performance

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will conclude their 2008 spring tour with a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at the United Church of Christ, located at 226 E. Main St., in Vermillion. This performance is the final show of the choir’s annual spring concert tour under the direction of David Holdhusen, Ph.D., director of choral activities at The U. The Chamber Singers’ tour included performances in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin after beginning the tour with a Feb. 28 show in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(03/14/2008) USD to host 2008 South Dakota State Science Olympiad April 5

The University of South Dakota will host the 24th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament on Saturday, April 5. Read more...

(03/14/2008) USD honored nationally for community service, service-learning

The University of South Dakota received presidential recognition for extraordinary community service contributions in the second annual 2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Read more...

(03/13/2008) USD students mentor Alpine Ski Society youths in Sioux Falls

Six students from The University of South Dakota spent a day mentoring at-risk youths at the Alpine Ski Society, which is located at Great Bear Recreational Park in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(03/13/2008) Stephen M.R. Covey to present “The Speed of Trust” at USD

The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota will host “The Speed of Trust,” a presentation by author and keynote speaker Stephen M.R. Covey, on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in Slagle Auditorium. Read more...

(03/13/2008) USD presents Jane Curry in 'Nice Girls Don’t Sweat'

The University of South Dakota College of Arts & Sciences, Women’s Studies, the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership, and Women in Law will host storyteller and performance artist Jane Curry in her solo show "Nice Girls Don’t Sweat," March 26 at 7 p.m. in Slagle Auditorium. Read more...

(03/13/2008) Darla Tassler is USD March Employee of the Month

Darla Tassler, senior secretary for the basic biomedical sciences division at The University of South Dakota, was named March 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(03/12/2008) ‘Faculty Collects’ exhibition featured at USD

The University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota presents a special exhibition entitled "USD Faculty Collects." The show opens Thursday, March 13 and will run through April 1 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A reception is scheduled for Friday, March 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public is invited to attend free of charge. Read more...

(03/11/2008) Undergrad researchers from USD present at state capitol

Twenty-six undergraduate students from The University of South Dakota presented their research to state legislators and policymakers at the 11th annual Student Research Poster Session in Pierre, S.D. Read more...

(03/06/2008) USD announces Truran Piano Competition winners for 2008

More than a dozen young pianists from across the tri-state area competed at the 14th annual Genevieve Truran Piano Competition at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the campus of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/04/2008) Poster session documents cultural immersion experience for 48 USD Sanford School of Medicine Students

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine will host "Beyond Borders: A Cultural Immersion Experience," March 10-11, at the Health Science Center, located at 1400 W. 22nd St., in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(03/03/2008) Law students from The U make ‘elite eight’ at NALSA contest

Ross Caplett and Alex Hagen, two first-year students at The University of South Dakota School of Law, advanced to the “elite eight” of the 16th annual Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) Moot Court Competition in Tempe, Ariz., earlier this month. Read more...

February

(02/28/2008) CAE students from The U volunteer at VOA Thrift Store

Students from The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement recently volunteered their time at the Sioux Falls Volunteers of America (VOA) Thrift Store. Students spent a day organizing the thrift store warehouse and learned about the many different programs that VOA supports in the Sioux Falls area, including programs related to the thrift store, which is open for VOA clients and the public. Other tasks included separating bags of donated items and moving those items one step closer to the thrift store shelves making them available to persons in need. Students also helped organize the VOA’s scholastic program organizing books onto shelves and freeing up much needed space in the warehouse. Read more...

(02/28/2008) USD School of Law professor Chris Hutton cited in Supreme Court ruling

University of South Dakota School of Law Professor Chris Hutton received supreme credit for an Alabama Law Review article, “Retroactivity in the States: The Impact of Teague v. Lane on State Postconviction Remedies,” she authored in 1993. Read more...

(02/27/2008) P. Sam Deloria featured guest at USD Indian Law Symposium

P. Sam Deloria, executive director of the American Indian Graduate Center, will be the featured speaker at The University of South Dakota School of Law’s 10th Biennial Indian Law Symposium, March 6-7. Read more...

(02/27/2008) Playwright David Grapes to present workshops at USD

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will host playwright/director David Grapes as a guest artist for two days of educational workshops. Read more...

(02/26/2008) Sandy Carlson is February Employee of the Month at The U

Sandy Carlson, a Program Assistant II in the College of Fine Arts, has been named February 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/25/2008) USD Theatre presents “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Martin McDonagh’s Broadway sensation "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," March 5 - 8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(02/25/2008) USD offering free screenings at Successful Aging Health Fair

Students at the University of South Dakota are helping the Center for Active Generations "celebrate good health" with the Successful Aging Health Fair 2008 in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(02/25/2008) The U to host 2008 Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Festival

Whether you’re a poetry novice or you attend regular readings and slams, the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) invites you to the annual poetry festival on the USD campus, Thursday, Feb. 28, in room 118 in Old Main. Read more...

(02/20/2008) USD student chosen most outstanding Beta Theta Pi senior

If it wasn’t for Chris Barondeau, Cody Siewert believes that the Beta Theta Pi chapter on the campus of The University of South Dakota might no longer exist. Read more...

(02/20/2008) Chamber Singers from The U begin tour with Sioux Falls show

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28 at First Congregational Church, located at 300 Minnesota Ave., in Sioux Falls, S.D. This performance is part of an annual spring concert tour by the Chamber Singers and their new conductor David Holdhusen, Ph.D., a Sioux Falls native and graduate of Washington High School. In addition to the Sioux Falls concert, the choir will perform in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and additional communities in South Dakota. Read more...

(02/20/2008) International forum to discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan issues

A panel of experts from The University of South Dakota hope to answer the question, “Is the War Being Lost in Afghanistan/Pakistan?” during an international forum scheduled for noon on Monday, Feb. 25 at Farber Hall on the USD campus. Read more...

(02/20/2008) USD, VLP sponsoring ‘24-Hour Comics Contest’

USD’s student literary organization, the Vermillion Literary Project, and The U’s Art Department are sponsoring the inaugural "24-Hour Comics Contest." Read more...

(02/19/2008) Students from The U travel to Egypt for culture, economic study

As a means of promoting an international learning experience during The University of South Dakota’s January term, the Beacom School of Business conducted a two week Middle East Business and Cultural Study Tour in Egypt. Hosted by MISR University for Science and Technology (MUST), the largest and leading private academic institution of higher education in Egypt, 25 USD students had an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, study cultural comparisons and complete onsite learning in Cairo. In addition, MUST University provided the USD contingency with instructors, classrooms, and Egyptian students served as guides for the group during their stay in Cairo. Read more...

(02/19/2008) Burgraff named executive director of Black Hills Playhouse

The University of South Dakota and the Black Hills Playhouse Board of Directors announced today that Michael P. Burgraff was named executive director of the Black Hills Playhouse. Read more...

(02/15/2008) Baylor tabbed associate VP enrollment, student services at USD

The University of South Dakota has named Jeffrey Baylor as associate vice president of enrollment and student services. Read more...

(02/15/2008) USD professor’s discovery earns praise from science magazine

A discovery more than a decade ago in a cave on a northern Pacific island has landed a USD professor on a distinguished list – Discover magazine’s top science stories for 2007. Read more...

(02/15/2008) USD officials release campus fire details

Officials from The University of South Dakota are releasing details of the fire this week that damaged a third floor room in Pardee Laboratory. Read more...

(02/12/2008) Second annual GP-CTOP set for April at The U

The second annual Great Plains Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (GP-CTOP) will be at Old Main on the campus of The University of South Dakota, April 11-12. Read more...

(02/12/2008) DWP 2008 Writing Retreat designed especially for teachers

The Dakota Writing Project 2008 Writing Retreat is designed specifically for teachers. Teachers will also have ample time to write as well as receive feedback and discuss their topics with fellow teacher-writers. Read more...

(02/11/2008) Federal appropriation for South Dakota Catalysis Group

Alternative energy research in South Dakota gets another boost, with a federal appropriation sponsored by Sen. John Thune. The funding, $924,000, will support the South Dakota Catalysis Group (SDCG) for Alternative Energy, a multi-campus group of researchers led by James Hoefelmeyer, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at The University of South Dakota. The SDCG will conduct research on advanced catalytic materials for solar energy utilization, specifically, hydrogen production and hydrogen fuel cells. The long-term vision of this project is the development, through the application of nanotechnology, of a reactor in which solar energy is used to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water. Ultimately, solar energy is converted to chemical energy and chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. Read more...

(02/08/2008) USD Art Galleries presents student awards exhibition

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota presents the 21st annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition. The show begins Friday, Feb. 15 and runs through Sunday, March 9 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A gala reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the public is invited to attend free of charge. Read more...

(02/07/2008) Conservative columnist Cal Thomas to appear at USD

Syndicated conservative columnist Cal Thomas will present the program, “Politics Inside the Beltway,” at the University of South Dakota, Wednesday, March 5 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(02/04/2008) ‘Advancing the Cause’ focus of Law School’s Marshall program

The University of South Dakota School of Law’s annual program honoring Thurgood Marshall will feature an address by Rapid City attorney Courtney Clayborne on “Advancing the Cause.” The 2008 Thurgood Marshall program is Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. in the law school courtroom on the USD campus. Following the speech and in conjunction with the Law School Admission Council National Minority Law School Recruitment Month, the USD School of Law and Black Law Students Association (BALSA) will host a pre-law informational session for high school upperclassmen and undergraduate college students interested in pursuing a legal education. Read more...

(02/01/2008) Ethanol policy, law focus of symposium at USD School of Law

VERMILLION, S.D. – “Emerging Trends in Agricultural Law: The Law and Policy of Ethanol” will be the focus of the South Dakota Law Review’s annual symposium at The University of South Dakota School of Law on Friday, Feb. 8. Read more...

January

(01/29/2008) Students from The U's CAE provide services to Chicago residents in need

Eleven students along with a faculty member from The University of South Dakota traveled to Chicago for the Center for Academic Engagement’s Alternative Winter Break trip, Jan. 6 to Jan. 11. The trip is part of the Center’s Alternative Week of Off-campus Learning program. Read more...

(01/29/2008) Erin Schiltz named Student Employee of the Semester at The U

Erin Schiltz, a communication disorders major, was named Student Employee of the Semester at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(01/25/2008) VLP poetry reading, slam features USD professor

The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Lee Ann Roripaugh, professor of English at The U. Read more...

(01/25/2008) USD professor honored by national history organization

Clayton Lehmann, Ph.D., a professor of history at The University of South Dakota, was recently honored at the Phi Alpha Theta national conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Lehmann was recognized for his years of service to USD, the State of South Dakota and Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society in history. Read more...

(01/24/2008) USD to offer Ruckus® digital media entertainment service

University of South Dakota students can now download music legally for free without creating a ruckus within the music industry. Beginning today, Ruckus Network, Inc., a multimedia network provider that supplies free and legal music downloads for college students, is available at USD. Read more...

(01/23/2008) The 2008 Miss USD Pageant is Feb. 2 at The U

The University of South Dakota will host the 2008 Miss USD scholarship competition on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The pageant includes “Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit,” “Talent” and “Evening Wear” competitions. Participants for this year’s event are Kate Wismer, Miss South Dakota 2006 and a native of Britton, S.D., and Vanessa Ternes, Miss USD 2007. Read more...

(01/18/2008) USD’s Rawlins Piano Trio set to perform world premiere piece

The University of South Dakota Rawlins Piano Trio will perform “Volvic Maritim” for the first time ever in concert at Farber Hall on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. “Volvic Maritim” is the first commissioned piece composed specifically for the internationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio. Read more...

(01/18/2008) USD to host auditions for Broadway sensation

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is hosting auditions for “The Lieutenant of Inishmore,” Martin McDonagh’s absurdist comedy about Irish terrorism, on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(01/18/2008) Students at The U recognized for fall 2007 academic honors

The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law announced academic honors for the 2007 fall semester. Read more...

(01/16/2008) Andrew Sykes is recipient of Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award

The Truman and Beverly Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award was presented to Andrew Sykes, Ph.D., a professor of inorganic chemistry who has been instrumental in contributing to the University’s emphasis on liberal learning. Read more...

(01/16/2008) USD Center for Academic Engagement receives MCSLHE grant

For the fifth consecutive year, The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) was awarded a service-learning grant by the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (MCSLHE). Read more...

(01/15/2008) USD a key stop for Dutch pianist Marcel Worms’ U.S. tour

World renown pianist Marcel Worms will perform a recital at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall, which is located at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/14/2008) Levitt collection on display at USD Art Galleries

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota announces an exhibition of works from the Helen Levitt Collection and other selections from the Morningside College Art Collection. Opening Thursday, Jan. 17, the exhibit continues through Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A reception for the show is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read more...

(01/11/2008) School of Law professor appointed Director of AIS Institute

Patrice H. Kunesh, an assistant professor of law at The University of South Dakota, was appointed director of the University’s Institute of American Indian Studies. Read more...

(01/07/2008) Miskimins McVay Award recipient

Robin Miskimins, Ph.D. was named the 2007 recipient of the Sanford School of Medicine’s Chester McVay Teaching and Research Excellence Award. Read more...

(01/07/2008) Weaver receives President’s Award

Keith Weaver, Ph.D., Professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, received the 2007 President’s Award for Research Excellence in the “Established Faculty” category. Read more...

(01/07/2008) USD, Delta Dental of South Dakota unveil new clinic

The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to announce its additional USD-Dental Hygiene Clinic located in the Siouxland Health & Human Services building at 521 N. Main St., Suite 202, in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(01/07/2008) Public Interest Network at USD presents discussion of the Bali Climate Conference

A discussion of the December 2007 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, will be presented at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 9 in room 103 of the USD School of Law by Professor Elizabeth Burleson, who attended the conference. Read more...

(01/04/2008) USD production of “Of Mice and Men” to perform at festival

“Of Mice and Men,” produced by The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre this fall, has been selected to perform at Region V of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in the Iowa Western Community College Performing Arts Center at Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Read more...

(01/04/2008) U News names students to spring semester leadership positions

Fifteen students from The University of South Dakota’s Department of Contemporary Media & Journalism (CMJ) were named to U News leadership positions for the 2008 spring semester. In addition to producing, writing and directing for U News, students will serve as reporters and hosts for the program, which is broadcast live weekly at 5 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 on Midcontinent Cable (KYOT, channel 21, in Vermillion and many surrounding communities). Read more...

(01/02/2008) USD School of Health Sciences offers new bachelor’s degree

A new bachelor’s degree at The University of South Dakota will prepare students for careers in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries, but its long-term benefits should impact health care both regionally and statewide. Read more...

2007

December

(12/20/2007) USD Beacom School of Business professor named 2007 ‘Master Professor’

Robert Wharton, Ph.D., an assistant professor of management and marketing at The University of South Dakota, is one of 21 “master professors” recently inducted into The Business Strategy Game’s 2007 Hall of Fame. The 21 Hall of Famers were selected from a pool of nearly 300 professors eligible for this award. Read more...

(12/19/2007) USD assembles search committee for provost, VPAA position

The University of South Dakota has begun its search for a permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs. Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is currently serving as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more...

(12/17/2007) Carmen Jueden named USD December Employee of the Month

Carmen Jueden, facility worker for the Department of Facilities Management at The University of South Dakota, was named December 2007 Career Services Employee of the Month. Read more...

(12/14/2007) Center for Disabilities at The U receives March of Dimes grant

The Center for Disabilities at the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota received a grant from the South Dakota Chapter of the March of Dimes to develop a resource guide for pregnant women who use alcohol or other drugs. Read more...

(12/13/2007) USD students create teaching tools, exhibits for local museum

More than 70 students from The University of South Dakota are taking an active approach in educating the public about early American Indian education on the Plains by creating interactive educational tools for the W.H. Over Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Read more...

(12/12/2007) Graduate exhibition ‘Peep Show’ is on display at The U

University of South Dakota students Stay Billiet, Jennifer Dorn, Michelle Morris and Katie Vifquain are the featured artists at the graduation exhibition, “Peep Show,” which is in the Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center of the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(12/07/2007) USD hosts 32nd Winter Commencement Ceremonies

Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will deliver the keynote address to candidates receiving their degrees during the 32nd Winter Commencement at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 15. Read more...

(12/06/2007) Students from The U help local children give thanks

Fourteen students from The University of South Dakota worked with local children at Kids of Character to create Thanksgiving themed crafts and snacks recently. As part of their First Year Experience class, students from The U developed a service-learning project and helped the children create various activities, including an “I’m thankful for…” craft and Oreo Turkeys. The USD students also purchased books to read, which were donated to Kids of Character. Read more...

(12/05/2007) Coyoteopoly donates food items, raises money for local pantry

Fewer residents in Vermillion and Clay County will go hungry this holiday season thanks to students at The University of South Dakota and Coyoteopoly, a service-learning project in the Beacom School of Business, which has donated more than 10,000 food items and helped raise more than $10,000 for the Vermillion Food Pantry. Read more...

(12/05/2007) The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University announce collaboration

In a landmark announcement today, The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University said they will partner together in healthcare education. The Health Science Alliance is the first ever formal multi-college collaboration between the two universities. Read more...

(12/03/2007) USD students, local preschoolers prepare holiday care packages

As part of the Interdisciplinary Education & Action (IdEA) Program at USD, students and preschool children at the Center for Children and Families in Vermillion, S.D., completed a service-learning project to send care packages to troops in Iraq. The activity was supported by the Center for Academic Engagement, Americorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and a grant from the federal Corporation for National and Community Service (Learn and Serve America branch). Read more...

November

(11/30/2007) CMJ student from The U wins national award for radio project

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Contemporary Media & Journalism is getting sound results from students like Brian Brua, who was awarded first place in the radio division for Best Technical Production at the 2007 College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) Student Production Awards. Read more...

(11/30/2007) USD Foundation names Bryan Benchoff President, CEO

A fundraising executive with more than 25 years of experience has been named the new president and chief executive officer of The University of South Dakota Foundation. Bryan Benchoff will succeed Theodore (Ted) Muenster who has led the Foundation as president since January 1998 and is retiring from full-time Foundation service. Benchoff, associate vice president for development at the West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. in Morgantown, W.Va., will assume his duties on Jan. 2, 2008. Read more...

(11/29/2007) ‘It is a tremendous honor’

Being a captain in the South Dakota Army National Guard and receiving a prestigious national honor is one thing. Read more...

(11/28/2007) USD’s Matthew Moen elected president of national organization

Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of South Dakota, was elected president by the membership of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago earlier this month. Read more...

(11/27/2007) USD Theatre set to razzle dazzle audiences with ‘Chicago’

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present the popular musical, “Chicago,” with five performances beginning Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances include 7:30 p.m. shows on Saturday, Dec. 8; Monday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 11. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9. All shows are at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/27/2007) CAE students from The U help cleanup Gifford Park Garden

Seven students from The University of South Dakota took advantage of unseasonably warm temperatures and beautiful fall weather to help cleanup the Gifford Park Community Garden and the Community Bicycle Shop in Omaha, Neb., for the upcoming cold and snow of winter. Read more...

(11/26/2007) CAE at USD celebrates service-learning, awards CASE grants

The Center for Academic Engagement at The University of South Dakota celebrated service-learning with students, faculty, staff and members of community during a recent ceremony. In addition to recognizing several partnerships with community organizations as well as the various projects that promote service-learning, two Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur (CASE) grants were awarded to five USD students. Read more...

(11/20/2007) Tammy Dohn is November Employee of the Month at The U

Tammy Dohn, senior computer support specialist in Information Technology Services (ITS), has been named November 2007 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(11/20/2007) VLP poetry reading, slam to feature USD instructor

The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Michelle Rogge Gannon, director of the Dakota Writing Project and an English instructor at The U. Read more...

(11/16/2007) USD Beacom School of Business cited by The Princeton Review

Princeton Review has cited The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business as one of the nation’s best business schools in the publication’s “Best 290 Business Schools” 2008 edition. Read more...

(11/15/2007) USD Beacom School of Business Recognizes Outstanding Students, Distinguished Businessmen

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business presented awards to two students, honored a distinguished alum, and recognized a South Dakota businessman and a philanthropist from South Dakota for their outstanding support of the business school during The Beacom School of Business Board of Governors annual awards luncheon recently. Read more...

(11/14/2007) Professor Dan Soluk Is Helping to Preserve a 'Winged-Jewel'

Professor Dan Soluk is creating quite a buzz with his ecological research of the Hine’s emerald dragonfly. That’s because Somatochlora hineana is considered an endangered species and Soluk, a professor of aquatic ecology at The U since 2004, has been helping to preserve the dragonfly’s unique habitat for several years. Read more...

(11/08/2007) USD Theatre Presents Seven Student-Directed One-Act Plays

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present seven student-directed one-act plays Thursday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arena Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/02/2007) USD's VLP Hosts Community Writers Group

The Vermillion Literary Project and Vermillion Area Arts Council’s Community Writers' Group, meets this Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Washington Arts Center, 202 Washington St., in Vermillion. The group meets on the second Thursday of every month and is open to anyone – attendance each month is not mandatory. Read more...

(11/02/2007) Faculty at The U Recognized for World-Class Work in Communication Disorders, Ecology

The University of South Dakota honored two of its distinguished faculty recently during the U’s annual President’s Research Day. Teri Bellis, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Communication Disorders, and Daneil Soluk, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, received the President’s Award for Research Excellence for their unique contributions to research at USD. Read more...

(11/02/2007) USD Art Galleries Presents Don Doll Photo Exhibits

The University of South Dakota’s Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts will host two exhibits by noted Jesuit photographer Rev. Don Doll between Nov. 3 and Nov. 24. The shows are “Images from the Lewis and Clark Trail” and “St. Augustine Indian Mission Children’s Portraits.” The Main Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A public reception Doll’s exhibit is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Read more...

(11/01/2007) 'Lights Out USD' to Help Turn People on to Saving Energy

In an effort to raise awareness on energy dependence, it will be “lights out” for The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Read more...

October

(10/31/2007) USD NALSA Hosts Inaugural Moot Court Competition on Indian Law

The University of South Dakota School of Law’s chapter of the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) recently hosted and competed with other law schools at USD’s first moot court tournament on American Indian Law. Read more...

(10/31/2007) USD Physics Students Present Research at National Conference

Two students from The University of South Dakota recently presented results of their summer research projects at the American Physical Society – Division of Nuclear Physics meeting in Newport News, Va. Read more...

(10/26/2007) Film Study in South Dakota Now Offered With New Film Studies Minor at USD

Students at The University of South Dakota interested in film study will be more than ready for their close-ups thanks to a new Film Studies minor. Read more...

(10/26/2007) Robert Hilderbrand, Professor of History at The U, Is 2007 Recipient of Larry Rowen Remele Award

Robert C. Hilderbrand, Ph.D., a professor of history at The University of South Dakota, was presented with the Larry Rowen Remele Award at the 42nd annual Northern Great Plains History Conference in Duluth, Minn., this month. Read more...

(10/26/2007) Princeton Review Tabs USD School of Law as One of 'Nation's Best'

The University of South Dakota’s School of Law has been named one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review’s 2008 edition of its “Best 170 Law Schools.” Read more...

(10/24/2007) USD Foundation Announces FY07 Financial Report, New Leadership

The University of South Dakota Foundation reports income of $32 million for the year ending June 30, 2007, including gift income of $11.6 million investment earning. Assets of the Foundation on June 30 were $184 million, up $20 million or 12.2 percent from 2006. Read more...

(10/23/2007) Schuneman Family Honored as 2007 USD Family of the Year

The Schuneman family of Milbank, S.D. will be honored as the 2007 Family of the Year during Family Weekend activities at The University of South Dakota, Oct. 26-27. Read more...

(10/23/2007) International Leader in Reading Recovery to Present at The U

The University of South Dakota School of Education will host Barbara Watson, National Director of Reading Recovery in New Zealand, on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in the South Dakota Public Broadcasting Studio in the Al Neuharth Media Center. Watson will present the program “International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning” to USD students and faculty, student teachers and area teachers providing insight on literacy learning and teaching. Watson was at The U in April working with Reading Recovery teacher leaders. Read more...

(10/23/2007) Jan Amundson to Present USD Law School's Gunderson Lecture

The University of South Dakota School of Law has announced that Jan Amundson, senior vice president and general counsel of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to present the prestigious Gunderson Lecture. The lecture will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in the Law School courtroom on the USD campus. Amundson is a 1971 graduate of the USD School of Law and a Sioux Falls native. She will speak on “Politics and Law: Public Good v. Special Interests.” The annual lecture is open to the public and students are encouraged to attend. Read more...

(10/22/2007) USD Organization Offering Free Estate Planning Meeting to Indian Trust Landowners

The University of South Dakota’s Native American Law Students Association, Dakota Plains Legal Services/ILTF Project (DPLS/ILTF) and the Access to Justice AmeriCorps Project will host an Indian Estate Planning meeting on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Native American Cultural Center, which is located at 409 E. Clark St. in Vermillion. Read more...

(10/22/2007) USD Veterans Club Community Supper to Feature Don Loudner

Don Loudner, National Commander of the American Indian Veterans of the United States, will be the guest speaker for the third annual USD Veterans Club Community Supper. Read more...

(10/22/2007) UCLA Professor to Deliver Phi Beta Kappa Lecture at The U

Michael J. B. Allen, Ph.D., will present “The Flash and Outbreak of a Fiery Mind: Protagoras and Hamlet” during the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture at The University of South Dakota on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(10/19/2007) USD School of Law Graduate Appointed South Dakota DOT Secretary

Gov. Mike Rounds announced that Darin Bergquist will serve as the secretary for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Bergquist has been serving as interim secretary of the DOT since May 31, 2007. He received his juris doctor (law) degree at the University of South Dakota in 1993. Read more...

(10/19/2007) President's Research Day at The U to Highlight Creative Activities, Niche Research

In recognition of its continued growth as a major research institution, The University of South Dakota presents “Painting, Pestilence & Politics” during President’s Research Day at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 25. Read more...

(10/18/2007) USD Foundation Bestows Its Highest Honor on Paul Van Buren

Exemplifying the spirit of two of The University of South Dakota’s earliest volunteers, longtime USD supporter Paul B. Van Buren was honored for his service to the University at an awards luncheon in Vermillion, SD, on Friday, Oct. 12. The USD Foundation presented Van Buren with the Darwin and Adele Inman Award for distinguished service. The Inman Award is the Foundation’s highest award and is named in honor of Adele and Darwin Inman, who were instrumental as volunteers in the early years of The University. Read more...

(10/18/2007) USD, DWU Students Assist Habitat for Humanity at Crow Creek

Students from The University of South Dakota and Dakota Wesleyan University recently worked together with Habitat for Humanity on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation. During the Native American Day weekend this month, 13 students, faculty and staff built a house with the Dacotah Tipis Habitat for Humanity putting in five windows, finishing the roof and siding a majority of the new home. Read more...

(10/18/2007) Students From The U Mentor Youths at Bowden Youth Center

Students from The University of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement worked closely with disadvantaged youths at the Bowden Youth Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., during a service-learning event recently. Read more...

(10/17/2007) Award-Winning Journalist Reese Erlich to Speak at USD

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership and The University of South Dakota will host award-winning reporter Reese Erlich at Farber Hall, Old Main, on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Read more...

(10/17/2007) Faculty, Staff From The U Honored at Service-Learning Conference

Service-learning and student success go hand-in-hand at The University of South Dakota verified recently at the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education (MCSLHE) conference at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) as faculty and staff from The U were honored with a pair of significant awards. Read more...

(10/16/2007) USD Music Department to Host Cellist Robert Jamieson

The University of South Dakota music department will host cellist Robert Jamieson Oct. 20 – 21. Jamieson will teach a masterclass on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 – 4 p.m. and will perform during a concert on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 3 – 5 p.m. Both events in Colton Recital Hall at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts are free and open to the public. The concert will feature Jamieson performing with pianist Susan Keith Gray, D.M.A., cellist Marie-Elaine Gagnon, D.M.A., and the USD Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Thompson, D.M.A. Read more...

(10/16/2007) Vermillion Literary Project to Host Reading, Slam on Oct. 25

The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature award-winning Omaha, Neb., performance poet Sarah McKinstry-Brown. Read more...

(10/15/2007) The University of South Dakota to Honor John H. Lawrence

The University of South Dakota will dedicate a plaque in honor of John H. Lawrence (1904-1991), a 1926 USD graduate, on Monday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Akeley-Lawrence Science Center, which is home to The U’s Department of Earth Sciences and Physics. Read more...

(10/15/2007) Sharon Brewer is USD's Employee of the Month for October

Sharon Brewer, secretary for the office of the dean of education, has been named October 2007 Career Services Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(10/15/2007) CAE Brings Silent Witness Project to USD Campus

The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) has partnered with Domestic Violence Safe Options Services to bring the Silent Witness Project to USD and the Vermillion area. Recently, students from The University of South Dakota and CAE staff worked together to paint Silent Witness cutouts. The Silent Witnesses feature plaques that tell the story of a woman or child who was killed as a result of domestic violence. Students and CAE Staff spent 11 hours applying coats of red paint to the 14 South Dakota Silent Witnesses. Read more...

(10/15/2007) 18th Annual Red Road Gathering Awards Professional of the Year

Last month’s 18th annual Red Road Gathering in Vermillion was a success with more than 400 participants from across the United States, Canada and Scotland. Read more...

(10/12/2007) J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Provides Generous Gift to The U for Construction of Muenster University Center

During the USD Foundation’s annual meeting Friday, James W. Abbott, president of The University of South Dakota, announced the identity of the anonymous donor who has contributed $5 million to the building that will replace the Coyote Student Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(10/12/2007) Cope, Svartoien Named Dakota Days Royalty at USD

Josh Cope and Rachel Svartoien were crowned Mr. and Ms. Dakota 2007 during a coronation ceremony in the DakotaDome Tuesday. Cope, representing his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, is a senior from Yankton, S.D. , while Svartoien, representing the organization Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), is a senior from Freeman, S.D. The theme for Dakota Days 2007 is “Life’s A Beach.” Read more...

(10/12/2007) Madonna Thunder Hawk to Present Cash Lecture at The U

Community activist Madonna (Gilbert) Thunder Hawk will present the 13th annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main, on The University of South Dakota campus. Her topic is “Indian Country Today: Real Talk from a Community Organizer.” Read more...

(10/11/2007) USD Theatre Brings Steinbeck Classic to the Stage

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre will present John Steinbeck’s enduring Depression-era drama “Of Mice and Men,” Oct. 17-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/05/2007) 'Life's A Beach' at The U for Dakota Days 2007

The Dakota Days 2007 Committee at The University of South Dakota has announced the schedule of events for this year’s homecoming festivities. Read more...

(10/04/2007) USD Art Galleries Present Sculptures by Matthew Zupnick

The University of South Dakota’s Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts will host the exhibit “From A Distance: Matthew Zupnick Sculpture” from Oct. 9 to Oct. 30. The show features sculpture using carved wood, cast bronze and welded steel to create a fantastic menagerie of kinetic and interactive works. The Main Gallery is open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A public reception for Zupnick is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read more...

(10/03/2007) Enrollment at The U at an All-Time High

Enrollment is at an all-time high at The University of South Dakota. According to figures released this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR), USD’s enrollment of 9,243 is an increase of almost 500 students – up 5.7 percent from last year. Read more...

(10/02/2007) USD Joins National Nursing Quality and Safety Project

The University of South Dakota Nursing Program has been selected as a pilot school for the current phase of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project, along with only 14 other schools nationwide. Read more...

(10/02/2007) Three Honored With Alumni Achievement Awards at The U

Three alumni from The University of South Dakota will be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the All-Alumni Reunion Dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 beneath the big top behind the Wagner Alumni/Foundation Center. Read more...

(10/02/2007) NLN Designates Four Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education for 2007-2010

In a special presentation during its annual four-day Education Summit, the National League for Nursing this morning announced the four schools of nursing to receive the organization's prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence™ (COE) for 2007-2010. Three of the four – Community College of Philadelphia, Department of Nursing; the University of South Dakota, Department of Nursing; and Villanova University College of Nursing – were in the inaugural group designated in 2004. After a rigorous review of their applications, these schools were approved by the NLN Board of Governors to continue their designation. The fourth school named this year is Saint Xavier University School of Nursing in Chicago. Read more...

(10/01/2007) University Theatre Announces 2007-2008 Season

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre announces its 2007-2008 season which will bring to the stage a couple of American classics and two important works from the British Isles. The season opens with John Steinbeck’s towering, depression-era drama, “Of Mice and Men,” Oct. 17 -21. “Of Mice and Men” features George and Lennie, two drifters whose dreams of a better life go horribly awry when Lennie has a fateful encounter with the wife of his boss’s son. Steinbeck skillfully examines themes of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of survival in the 1930’s. Read more...

(10/01/2007) USD Professors, Beresford School District Honored by South Dakota School Administrators for Unique Partnership

Two professors from The University of South Dakota and the Beresford School District were honored recently by the School Administrators of South Dakota with the Little Red School House Award for “Operation Coyote,” a partnership between the USD Teacher Education Program and the Beresford School District. Read more...

September

(09/28/2007) USD Students, Community Organizations Eligible for CASE Grant

The University of South Dakota is collaborating for the second consecutive year with the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation (JRCPF) of Atlanta, Ga. The U was selected to continue to host this award due to its leadership in service-learning through the Interdisciplinary Education and Action or “IdEA” Program and the Center for Academic Engagement. Read more...

(09/28/2007) Writers Sought for 11th Annual VLP Short Story Contest

The Vermillion Literary Project is sponsoring their 11th annual short story contest. First place will automatically be published in the 2008 VLP literary magazine and receive $200. Second place will receive a sweatshirt and will also be published in the magazine. Read more...

(09/28/2007) Former Politicians to Present 'The Role of Congress in the War on Terror' at The U

The University of South Dakota will host former members of Congress Arlen I. Erdahl and Beverly B. Byron in a Farber Forum that will highlight the government’s role in the War on Terror on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(09/26/2007) Dona Davis to Present 55th Annual Harrington Lecture at The U

Dona Davis, Ph.D., professor of anthropology at The University of South Dakota, will present “Science and Serendipity: Reflections on an Anthropological Career” during the 55th annual Harrington Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall, Old Main. Read more...

(09/26/2007) USD Professor Offers Insight Into Long-Term Care With New Book

Janet Buelow, Ph.D., associate professor of Health Services Administration at The University of South Dakota, is the author of the book, “Listening to the Voices of Long-Term Care,” published recently by University Press of America. Read more...

(09/25/2007) USD's W.O. Farber Center Lecture Features Chief Economist

W. Michael Cox, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will present the program “The Myths of Rich and Poor: Why We’re Better Off Than We Think” at The University of South Dakota at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 at Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main on the USD campus. The forum will be presented by the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership in conjunction with the USD Political Science League. Read more...

(09/25/2007) The U to Host World War II POW 'Traces' Exhibit

The University of South Dakota will host a traveling exhibit of “Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany” on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to I. D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(09/24/2007) Students From The U's CAE 'Welcome" Community at Welcome Table

The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) from The University of South Dakota hosted its first service event of the semester on Sept. 10 at the Welcome Table to commemorate the Sept. 11 National Day of Service sponsored by the Federal Corporation for National & Community Service. The Welcome Table has been serving the Vermillion community for more than six years offering a free meal every Monday night at the United Methodist Church. The CAE staff and student volunteers served chili, bread and cookies to more than 150 community members. During the event, University students also spoke with community members about fire safety, CPR and vaccination health. Children in attendance were given a fire safety coloring book, which was donated by the Vermillion Fire Department. Read more...

(09/24/2007) Red Road Gathering at The U Honors Veterans

The University of South Dakota is host of the 18th annual Red Road Gathering at the Clay County 4-H Building, Sept. 27-29. This year’s gathering will focus on the Red Road philosophy and way of life by celebrating National Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness Month. The gathering will also pay tribute to veterans. Read more...

(09/21/2007) Wendy Knutson Named USD September Employee of the Month

Wendy Knutson, senior secretary for the Department of Education, has been named September 2007 Career Services Employee of the Month at USD. Read more...

(09/19/2007) The U, Delta Dental Begin Work on New Sioux Falls Dental Hygiene Clinic

The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences has announced construction of an additional USD-Dental Hygiene Clinic located in the Siouxland Health & Human Services building in Sioux Falls. This clinic will be a partnership between USD Dental Hygiene and Falls Community Health. Funding for this project is provided by the Delta Dental Philanthropic Fund. Read more...

(09/19/2007) Vermillion Literary Project to Host Poetry Reading, Slam on Sept. 27

The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Erin Livingston. Livingston is a two-time team finalist at the Austin, Texas, slam venue “Ego’s.” Read more...

(09/18/2007) Policies on HIV Prevention Topic of Farber Hall Lecture at The U

The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host Christine Cagle, Ph.D., on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, which is located inside Old Main on the USD campus. Read more...

(09/17/2007) Schell Lecture to Feature Award-winning Author, History Professor at The U

Elliott West, Ph.D., distinguished professor of History at the University of Arkansas, will give the 2007 Schell Lecture, “A War of Dreams: Indians, Whites, and the Struggle for the Great Plains,” Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Center of the Al Neuharth Media Center on the campus of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/14/2007) USD Professor Selected for National Organ Committee

Larry Schou, D.M.A, chairperson of the Department of Music and professor of organ at The University of South Dakota, has been selected to join the national committee on public relations and networking to promote the organ on behalf of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). The work of this group entails creating innovative ways for people to learn more about the “king of the instruments.” This committee is working with the Phelps Marketing Group to develop a marketing campaign for use in the United States. The work of this group so far has brought about the concept of celebrating the organ in 2008-2009 as the “International Year of the Organ” with the world’s largest organ recital, called “Organ Spectacular,” to take place on Oct. 19, 2008 in many cities throughout the world. Read more...

(09/14/2007) USD Occupational Therapy Department Co-sponsors 'CarFit'

The University of South Dakota Occupational Therapy Department is sponsoring CarFit, a new safety program for senior motorists, on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/13/2007) Neuharth Award to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of 'USA Today'

The 2007 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media will celebrate the 25th anniversary of USA TODAY by honoring editors from the newspaper’s past and present, on Thursday evening, Oct. 11, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/12/2007) USD to Observe 'Constitution Day' With Educational Film

The University of South Dakota Law School Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and the Federalist Society invite the community to observe Constitution Day by attending “A More Perfect Union: America Becomes A Nation” at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17 in the Courtroom of the USD Law School. Read more...

(09/06/2007) 18th Annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture Set at USD

The University of South Dakota will host author and professor of art history Bill Anthes, Ph.D., at the 18th annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall in Old Main. Anthes, a noted scholar who writes on contemporary Native American art and culture, has recently released a major book on Native American Modernists, published by Duke University Press, which prominently features the role of Oscar Howe in the generation that came to imminence between 1940 and 1960. Read more...

(09/05/2007) New Certificate Program at The U Set to Design the Future of Entertainment Industry

If there’s no business like show business, then the entertainment industry isn’t for just talent in front of the camera anymore. Thanks to innovations in computer software and hardware, a successful career in entertainment is possible behind the camera. That’s the genesis of a new program at The University of South Dakota, which is launching a 12-hour certificate program this fall, Drafting for the Entertainment Industry, through the College of Fine Arts. Read more...

(09/04/2007) Derby Named Director of Health Services Administration Program

The University of South Dakota announced today that Mary Derby has been named director of the Health Services Administration Program (HSAD) at the Beacom School of Business. Read more...

(09/04/2007) USD to Present 'Standing Silent Nation' Documentary

The University of South Dakota will host the program “Standing Silent Nation: Exploring Tribal Sovereignty Today” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at Farber Hall inside Old Main on the USD campus. Read more...

August

(08/31/2007) 'Stop the Silence' to Raise Suicide Awareness at The U

The University of South Dakota Student Counseling Center and Nikki’s Fund are working together to increase suicide awareness with “Stop the Silence,” a USD campaign aimed at preventing suicide, which claims the lives of 30,000 people annually. Read more...

(08/30/2007) USD Law Professor Set to Make a Splash With Swimming Fundraiser

Elizabeth Burleson, a School of Law professor from The University of South Dakota, will take a break from her new faculty position to swim across Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton, S.D. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 – but for a good cause. Read more...

(08/29/2007) USD Art Professor Jeff Freeman Presents Sabbatical Exhibit

VERMILLION, S.D. (Aug. 29, 2007) – The University of South Dakota’s Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts will host the Jeff Freeman exhibit “Disguises, Trophies, Roadmaps and Associated Narrative” from Sept. 13 to Oct. 3. The show features art created within a retrospective context during Freeman’s 2006 sabbatical leave. The Main Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Read more...

(08/27/2007) Elizabeth Burleson Joins School of Law Faculty at The U

The University of South Dakota School of Law welcomes Assistant Professor Elizabeth Burleson as its newest faculty member. Burleson will teach international environmental law, property law, international law, water law and environmental law. Her selection was the result of a national search following the retirement of John H. Davidson, who taught 36 years at the law school. Read more...

(08/24/2007) Physical Chemistry Professor at The U Nets NSF Grant

A professor at The University of South Dakota was instrumental in securing a large grant that will help pay for an instrument of science that will support several innovative research projects at The U. Read more...

(08/24/2007) USD Ranked One of the Nation's Best by 'The Washington Monthly'

The University of South Dakota is one of the top national universities according to the “The Washington Monthly.” In the monthly magazine’s third annual college rankings issue “What Can Colleges Do for the Country,” USD earned the same score as Arizona State University, Boston College and North Carolina State University while ranking ahead of the University of North Dakota, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kansas. Read more...

(08/24/2007) VLP to Host Poetry Reading, Poetry 'Table' Slam

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), a student literary organization at The University of South Dakota, will feature a poetry reading by English instructor Melanie Wood at the VLP monthly poetry slam Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, located at 24 W. Main Street in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(08/21/2007) USD to Host Third Annual Native American Symposium: Native Student Success

The University of South Dakota is hosting the third annual Native American Symposium entitled “Native Student Success: Incorporating Indigenous Worldviews Into the Higher Education Experience” beginning with a pre-symposium on Thursday, Sept. 13 and concluding with a day-long symposium on Friday, Sept. 14. Read more...

(08/21/2007) 'The Princeton Review' Lists USD as One of the Best 366 Colleges

“The Princeton Review” has named The University of South Dakota one of the “Best 366 Colleges” for 2008. Based on results of a survey that asked 120,000 students to rate their schools in several categories, USD was listed in the New York-based education services company’s annual best colleges guide that was released Aug. 21. The U was also named one of “America’s Best Value Colleges” by “The Princeton Review” in April. Read more...

(08/17/2007) Elizabeth Boyd to be Named President of APA's 45th Division

Elizabeth A. Boyd, Ph.D., an associate professor of clinical psychology at The University of South Dakota, will be installed as president of Division 45 of the American Psychological Association (APA) during a ceremony in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 18. Read more...

(08/17/2007) Professor at The U Earns APA International Humanitarian Award

Gerard A. (Jerry) Jacobs, Ph.D., professor and director of the Disaster Mental Health Institute at USD, will be honored by the American Psychological Association (APA) and American Psychological Foundation (APF) with the International Humanitarian Award during the 2007 APA/APF Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 18 in San Francisco, Calif. Read more...

(08/17/2007) USD Named One of America's Best Universities by U.S. News and World Report

For the 17th consecutive year, The University of South Dakota ranks as one of the 262 best universities in the nation, according to information released by “U.S. News and World Report.” In the magazine’s annual “America’s Best Colleges 2008” edition, USD ranks in the same “national universities” category as such institutions as University of Memphis, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), University of Akron and University of Northern Colorado. Read more...

(08/16/2007) New Graduate Certificate Now Being Offered Online at The U

The University of South Dakota is offering a new online graduate certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies. Read more...

(08/15/2007) Unique Perspective Part of Grad Student Exhibition at The U

The University of South Dakota’s Main Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts will host “Painted Constructions: Looking Out; Looking In” from Aug. 20 through Sept. 7. The exhibition is the thesis work for Judith Berry, a master of fine arts student, and is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A closing reception for the exhibition is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read more...

(08/13/2007) Student Action Office at The U Welcomes Courtny Nesheim

The Center for Academic Engagement at The U announced today that Courtny Nesheim has joined the U’s Student Action Office. Part of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program, Nesheim’s duties will include the advancement and implementation of The U’s mission to connect students with their community through various academic programs as well as furthering VISTA’s mission of helping people of need who live in poverty or are faced with other societal challenges. Read more...

(08/07/2007) Deb Langstraat Is August Employee of the Month at The U

Deb Langstraat, senior secretary for the Office of Human Subjects Protection, has been named August 2007 Career Services Employee of the Month at USD. Read more...

(08/06/2007) USD Summer Camp Gives High School Students Insight Into Healthcare Careers

The University of South Dakota hosted 15 high school students last month during a week of hands-on learning, information-gathering and fun at the first-ever USD Healthcare Careers Summer Camp. Read more...

July

(07/30/2007) U. Discover Scholars Showcase Summer Research Projects

The University of South Dakota’s U. Discover Undergraduate Research Scholars are presenting results from their summer research projects during a poster session on Tuesday, July 31. The U. Discover poster session, which will be in conjunction with the BRIN Fellows poster session, is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center on the USD campus. Read more...

(07/27/2007) Sanford School of Medicine Hosts White Coat Ceremony

The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine is welcoming a new class of 50 medical students and four students into the physician scientist (MD/Ph.D.) program with a White Coat Ceremony at the First Baptist Church, 1401 S. Covell Ave., on Friday, Aug. 3 at 2:45 p.m. in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(07/26/2007) Creative Writing Camp for High School Students at The U

School administrators and teachers are invited to nominate talented high school students for “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Creative Writers’ Camp,” on Saturday, Sept. 22 at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The Dakota Writing Project (DWP), a local teachers' organization affiliated with the National Writing Project, and the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), an award-winning student organization, are hosting the one-day camp. Read more...

(07/26/2007) USD to Host Dakota Writing Project Teachers' Retreat

The Dakota Writing Project invites pre-service teachers of all disciplines and grade levels to the Dakota Writing Project Pre-service Teachers’ Writing Retreat on Sept. 21-22. The retreat will focus on the importance of writing in all disciplines and grade levels. Read more...

(07/26/2007) USD to Confer Degrees at 2007 Summer Commencement Ceremonies

Nancy (Hoy) McCahren, Ed.D, former executive director of The University of South Dakota Alumni Association and USD professor, will deliver the keynote address to more than 270 students during the 78th Summer Commencement at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Aug. 2. Read more...

(07/23/2007) William O. 'Doc' Farber Honored With NGA Award

William O. “Doc” Farber, professor emeritus at The University of South Dakota, was honored posthumously by the National Governors Association (NGA) with the Distinguished Service to State Government Award. The NGA award recognizes private citizens for their outstanding contributions to state government. Farber was nominated by South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds. Read more...

(07/20/2007) William Harris, USD Research Professor of Medicine, Garners ACCL Acclaim

William S. Harris, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition and Metabolic Disease Research Center at Sanford Research/USD and a research professor of medicine at The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine, has recently been awarded Diplomate status with the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL). The ACCL is a nonprofit certifying organization dedicated to reducing the morbidity and mortality from dyslipidemia and related diseases by assessing qualifications and certifying knowledge in clinical lipidology. Read more...

(07/18/2007) Flandreau Indian School Students Get Creative With Computing at USD

Students from the Flandreau Indian School spent their summer designing Web sites and learning the basics of media computing thanks to a pilot program at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/16/2007) Mary Blaschke Is USD's Employee of the Month for July

Mary Blaschke, office manager for the Department of Nursing, has been named July 2007 Career Service Employee of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/13/2007) USD Dance Marathon Garners National Honors

The University of South Dakota Dance Marathon was honored with two awards at the National Dance Marathon Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo., earlier this month. Read more...

(07/13/2007) Student From The U Is Reagan Leaders Scholarship Recipient

D Patrick Johnson, an economics and political science major at The University of South Dakota, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship through the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program. Funded through the Phillips Foundation, the scholarship is designed to alleviate financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting Johnson to devote more time to pursuing his academic goals and advancing his leadership initiatives. The program, named after the late President Ronald Reagan, is awarded to students demonstrating leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles. Read more...

(07/13/2007) Undergraduate USD Students to Participate in Homestake Research

The recent announcement awarding the proposed Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) to Lead, S.D., figures to have an immense impact on the region and The University of South Dakota. One group of people already positively affected by this news is physics students at USD. These students will have access to one of the finest scientific facilities in the world, a fact that is not lost on junior physics majors Jason Spaans of Larchwood, Iowa, and Keenan Thomas of Rapid City, S.D. With such important physics research lying ahead of them at the Homestake facility, it is little wonder that both students are excited about what DUSEL will mean for them and also for The U. Read more...

(07/12/2007) High Performance Community Partner Meeting at USD

How can southeastern South Dakota become a “high performance region” and attract more businesses and industries to the area? Read more...

(07/11/2007) USD Scientists to Contribute to Homestake Research Facility

The proposed Homestake Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in Lead, S.D., stands to benefit faculty and students of The University of South Dakota with invaluable research opportunities. Top physicists from all over the world will converge at the laboratory to perform cutting edge experiments while working hand-in-hand with USD representatives. Read more...

(07/10/2007) Cowman Appointed Director of Missouri River Institute at The U

Tim Cowman has been named director of the Missouri River Institute at The University of South Dakota. Cowman will serve as director of the institute in tandem with his position as a Natural Resources Administrator with the South Dakota Geological Survey. Read more...

(07/10/2007) USD Professor Receives Prestigious Book Award

Gera Jacobs, a professor of early childhood education at The University of South Dakota, and Kathy Crowley, a kindergarten teacher at St. Agnes School in Vermillion, were honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) for their book “Play, Projects, and Preschool Standards.” Read more...

(07/09/2007) Sikorski Appointed Interim Director of USD Alumni Association

The University of South Dakota announced today that Steven D. Sikorski has been appointed interim director of The University of South Dakota Alumni Association effective July 16, 2007. Read more...

(07/09/2007) South Dakota Educators Attend DWP 2007 Summer Institute at USD

Fifteen South Dakota educators attended the Dakota Writing Project 2007 Summer Invitational Institute June 4 through June 28 at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. At the institute, educators wrote daily, conducted research on writing and teaching, and shared strategies on how to strengthen the teaching of writing. Read more...

(07/06/2007) USD to Host Sixth Annual Lawrence Brothers Science Camp

The University of South Dakota will host the sixth annual Lawrence Brothers Science Camp on Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13. Read more...

(07/03/2007) Streufert to Head Career Development Center at USD

Billie Streufert has been named director of the Career Development Center at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

June

(06/27/2007) Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute Art Sale Set for June 29

The 17th annual Oscar Howe Native American Summer Art Institute will conclude its 17th annual session on Friday, June 29, with its capstone event: a luncheon reception and exhibition sale featuring work created by this year’s students and instructors. The sale, which is open to the public, will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Gallery 110 in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/21/2007) VLP at The U Features Annie Christain at Monthly Poetry Slam

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) and the Dakota Writing Project, both literary organizations at The University of South Dakota, will feature surrealist poet Annie Christain at the VLP monthly poetry slam Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, located at 24 W. Main Street in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(06/21/2007) Students From The U Volunteer at HOBY Leadership Seminar

The University of South Dakota announces that 13 students and two staff members from The U volunteered at the 2007 Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar on the Dakota Wesleyan University campus in Mitchell, S.D., June 6–10. HOBY is an annual seminar held all over the United States for outstanding high school sophomores interested in enhancing their leadership skills. Read more...

(06/20/2007) USD Elderlaw Forum Assists With Pension Benefits Rights

Through The University of South Dakota School of Law and its affiliation with the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project, South Dakota residents and businesses now have access to pro bono pension counseling and claims assistance. Read more...

(06/19/2007) USD's Newman Center Hosts Memorial Service for Janell Burbach

The St. Thomas More Newman Center at The University of South Dakota will host a memorial service at noon on Friday, June 22 in remembrance of student Janell Burbach, 20, from Hartington, Neb., who recently completed her sophomore year at The U. Burbach died last week at a Sioux City, Iowa, hospital. She fell ill at a camp in northwest Iowa and was hospitalized with bacterial meningitis, a bacterial infection of the fluid of a person’s spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. She was pronounced brain dead Wednesday and officially deceased after donating organs Friday. Read more...

(06/15/2007) USD Appoints Compary Acting Dean of Students

The University of South Dakota announced today that Kirsten Compary has been appointed to the acting position of dean of students effective July 3, 2007. A national search will begin this fall allowing for student, faculty and staff input into the search process. Read more...

(06/14/2007) Playhouse at The U Presents A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

The University of South Dakota Playhouse is pleased to present “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” June 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. performance on June 24 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(06/14/2007) Students at The U Recognized for Spring Academic Honors

The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law have announced academic honors for the 2007 spring semester. Read more...

(06/13/2007) Meningitis Case Confirmed

A 20 year-old University of South Dakota student is being treated at a Sioux City, Iowa, hospital for meningococcal meningitis (bacterial meningitis). University officials were informed of the student’s condition late Tuesday evening, June 12. At the time of the diagnosis, the student was not enrolled in summer courses at USD. Read more...

(06/12/2007) Oscar Howe Art Institute to Begin 17th Annual Session June 17

VERMILLION, S.D. (June 12, 2007) – The 17th annual Oscar Howe Native American Summer Art Institute is slated to begin on Sunday, June 17, on the campus of The University of South Dakota. The Institute will run for two weeks, concluding on Friday, June 29, and will be housed primarily in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Read more...

(06/08/2007) Bruce Kelley Named CTL Director at The U

The University of South Dakota announced that Bruce Kelley, Ph.D., has been named director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Read more...

(06/08/2007) USD Names Denise Knutson Employee of the Month for June

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Denise Knutson, program assistant, Student Services Center at the Beacom School of Business, has been named June 2007 Career Service Employee of the Month. Read more...

(06/08/2007) Sanford USD Med Center to Host Native American Health Summit

The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine will host the program “Working Together, Finding Solutions for Better Health,” a Native American Health Summit in the Schroeder Auditorium at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Wednesday, June 13 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Read more...

(06/07/2007) USD Student Brenna Bahr Is Boren Scholarship Recipient

For as long as she can remember, history has always fascinated Brenna Bahr. So much so, that the sophomore from Aberdeen, S.D. chose history as her major upon arrival at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/07/2007) Veterans Club at The U Announces Summer Events

For the third consecutive year Veterans from the USD Veterans Club will ride in Tour de Kota to raise awareness for Veterans issues. The tour starts on Sunday, June 10 in Vermillion and concludes in Watertown on Saturday June 16. This year the Veterans Club will be escorting U.S. Army Iraq Veteran Tom Carpenter, a double amputee who is cycling the tour. Read more...

(06/05/2007) Long-Term Care Management Certificate Program from The U Offered Online

In recent years, busy long-term care professionals have found it increasingly difficult to travel for traditional on-site classes while juggling a demanding schedule. Fortunately, The University of South Dakota provides an online Long-Term Care Management Certificate program to help these professionals continue their education. This innovative and growing program is an Internet-based distance education initiative that helps healthcare professionals like Laurie Samuelson, a working mother of three, stay abreast of current trends and practices in the long-term care industry. Read more...

(06/04/2007) Charles M. Thatcher Receives 2007 John Wesley Jackson Award

The University of South Dakota’s School of Law announces that Charles M. Thatcher, J.D., professor of law, was awarded the 2007 John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. He was also selected in 1985 and 1996 for this distinguished award. Read more...

May

(05/30/2007) USD's Director of Human Research Protection Program Honored for Contributions to VA Hospitals

Grateful for the “outstanding and everlasting contributions” she’s made to the Fort Meade Veterans Administration Hospital, the VA Black Hills Health Care System honored USD’s Lisa Korcuska with an award during VA Research Week. Read more...

(05/25/2007) Students From The U Selected for U. Discover Research Program

The University of South Dakota Undergraduate Research Council announces that 10 undergraduate students have been selected for its prestigious U. Discover Summer Research program. This program sponsors undergraduate students from The U to conduct summer research projects with faculty mentors. Read more...

(05/22/2007) Robert B. Frieberg to Receive 2007 McKusick Award

Robert B. Frieberg, an attorney with the firm Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, LLP, in Beresford, S.D., will receive the 2007 Marshall M. McKusick Award during the annual meeting of the State Bar of South Dakota next month. Read more...

(05/22/2007) Moen Appointed Acting Provost, VP for Academic Affairs at The U

The University of South Dakota announced today that Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., will temporarily serve as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs effective July 1, 2007. He will remain as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences during the University’s national search for a permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs, which will begin later this summer. Read more...

(05/21/2007) USD's 'Campaign South Dakota' Nets $133,950,064

When Campaign South Dakota publicly launched in June 2001, expectations were high that The University of South Dakota Foundation could raise $60 million for campus improvements, increased faculty support and scholarships. An ambitious goal at that, $60 million was the largest sum ever sought to be raised by any institution in South Dakota. On Saturday, May 19, those expectations turned into jubilation as the USD Foundation announced that Campaign South Dakota, which was co-chaired by Sioux Falls residents and USD alums Richard Cutler and Linda Mickelson Graham, raised more than $133 million. Al Neuharth, a USD alum and founder of “USA Today” served as honorary national chair. Read more...

(05/18/2007) USD Business Grads Score Top 5 Percent Ranking Nationally

Graduating seniors from The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business collectively scored in the top five percent in a national exit exam for business school graduates. The top five percent marks the highest possible scoring group for this test. Scores for the 2006-2007 academic year were also USD’s highest ever. Read more...

(05/17/2007) Teacher Institute at The U to feature Donald Treffinger, Ph.D.

The Fifth Annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth will be held on the campus of The University of South Dakota the week of July 16-20, in the Delzell Education Center. The Institute, co-sponsored by the School of Education and the South Dakota Association for Gifted Children (SDAGC), will offer one-day, two-day and full-week options. On the opening day, Monday, July 16, a workshop will feature renowned creativity expert Donald Treffinger, Ph.D. The Institute is open to the public, and classroom teachers are encouraged to attend. Read more...

(05/14/2007) Royce Engstrom, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, leaving The U to Take Montana Post

Royce Engstrom, provost and vice president for academic affairs at The University of South Dakota since 2004, has accepted the same positions at the University of Montana. An interim provost and vice president for academic affairs will soon be appointed at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/14/2007) Carla Marshall Named May Employee of the Month at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Carla Marshall, senior secretary for the Department of Psychology and Human Factors, was named Career Services Employee of the Month for May. Marshall received the award from President James W. Abbott at a gathering of her family and colleagues on May 10 in room 404 of the South Dakota Union. Read more...

(05/10/2007) Jack Marsh Honored With USD's 2007 John R. Williams Award

Jack Marsh, executive director of the Al Neuharth Media Center and Freedom Forum vice president for diversity programs, is the 2007 recipient of the John R. Williams Award. Presented annually by the Native American Recruitment & Retention Committee, this award is given to an individual, staff or program in recognition of significant contributions to American Indian students at The U. Read more...

(05/10/2007) USD Foundation Names David Herbster Associate Athletic Director, Director of Development

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that David Herbster has been named associate athletics director at The University of South Dakota and director of development at the USD Foundation. Herbster comes to The U from Omaha where he served as assistant to the chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) from 2005-2007. Prior to that, he was athletics director at Concordia University of St. Paul from 2001-2004. Read more...

(05/10/2007) Dakota Writing Project at The U Sponsors September Showcase

The Dakota Writing Project (DWP) at The University of South Dakota will sponsor its showcase: “A Spotlight on Stand-out Demonstrations in Writing and the Teaching of Writing” with four events scheduled throughout September. The DWP is a non-profit, teachers' organization that provides professional development to improve the teaching of writing in all grade levels and disciplines. Read more...

(05/09/2007) George Longfish Retrospective Exhibit on View at The U

A retrospective exhibition featuring internationally recognized Native American artist George Longfish will be on display at The University of South Dakota from May 15 through June 27. Read more...

(05/08/2007) Students From The U Honored for Leadership

More than two dozen students were honored for their extraordinary leadership on the campus of The University of South Dakota during the 17th annual USD Leadership Recognition Awards Reception. Read more...

(05/08/2007) Americorps VISTA Member Joins Student Action Office at The U

The Center for Academic Engagement at the U has announced that Brian Moehnke has joined the U’s Student Action Office. Moehnke, working for the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s Americorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program, will assist with the advancement and implementation of the U’s mission to connect students with their community through the Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) Program and other venues and, in concert with the VISTA mission, address concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(05/07/2007) USD Student Andrea Peterson Awarded Fulbright Grant

Andrea Peterson is not your typical busy college student. She’s actually busier. In addition to her double major in history and German, the Salem, S.D., native is also active on campus writing for “The Volante,” rows as a member of the USD women’s crew team and serves on the parish council for the Newman Center, which is the Catholic religion center on campus. When she has free time, she can usually be found at I.D. Weeks Library – where she works part-time in addition to studying. Read more...

(05/03/2007) Glover Named Associate Dean of USD Law School

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that John Glover, J.D., has been named an associate dean of the School of Law. Read more...

(05/03/2007) Employees at The U Recognized for Years of Service

The University of South Dakota recognized more than 110 employees at its annual Employee Recognition Reception in Slagle Auditorium. The reception honored USD employees who have 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service at The U. Read more...

(05/01/2007) Students From The U Travel the U.S. for ASB Service Projects

Twenty-five students and three faculty members from The University of South Dakota spent their recent spring traveling the country to help out with various service projects. Read more...

April

(04/30/2007) USD to Host 120th Spring Commencement on May 12

More than 1,000 students will be awarded degrees during The University of South Dakota’s 120th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12. Read more...

(04/27/2007) Counseling Students From The U Receive Scholarships

Four graduate students from The University of South Dakota’s Department of Counseling accepted scholarships from the South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) at its annual conference held April 12 – 14 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(04/27/2007) The Student Action Office Hosts A Service-Learning Celebration

In the midst of National Volunteer Week the Student Action Office (SAO) hosted a Service-Learning Celebration with funding from the Vermillion Community Foundation. The SAO also sponsored a speaker series highlighting the vital contributions that volunteers make to local organizations. Read more...

(04/27/2007) Physiology Professor at The U Elected to the Council of APS

Barbara E. Goodman, Ph.D., physiology professor at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, was recently elected to the nine member Council of The American Physiological Society (APS). Goodman’s three-year term begins May 2, 2007. She will be attending the APS annual meeting April 26 - May 2. Read more...

(04/27/2007) Hanson of University Libraries Chosen to Attend Conservation Summit

Sarah Hanson, curator of photographs, I.D. Weeks Library of The University of South Dakota, has been invited to attend an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Heritage Preservation sponsored conservation summit in Washington, D.C. The I.D. Weeks Library is one of four state sites chosen to attend the summit held at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for America Art and Portraiture in the Smithsonian Institution on July 27-28. Read more...

(04/27/2007) Students From The U Inducted Into Tau Sigma Honor Society

Thirteen students from The University of South Dakota were inducted into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society on April 11, 2007. Those students were Rebecca Alvarez of Brandenton, Fla., Jessica Jungers of Hospers, Iowa, Amanda Hanson of Austin, Minn., Michael Lucin of Jackson, Minn., Lisa Kester of Clearwater, Neb., Troy Husen of Newcastle, Neb., Austin Reinsch of Omaha, Neb., Kari Berntson of Sanborn, N.D., Wes Parry of Hickory, Pa., Nicole Gruebele of Eureka, S.D., Betsy Bly and Katie O’Leary of Sioux Falls, S.D., Travis Krogman of White River, S.D., and Jennifer Ashley. Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. Read more...

(04/27/2007) PA Student From The U Places 2nd in National Writing Contest

The University of South Dakota Physicians Assistant (PA) Program proudly announces that Jana Larson, a second year PA student, was selected as the second place winner of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) National Student Writing Competition for her paper entitled, “The Effects of Low-Glycemic Carbohydrate Diets on Serum Lipids: An Evidence-Based Review of the Literature.” This is the first such award bestowed upon a PA student from The U. Read more...

(04/26/2007) Felicia Barnes Awarded 2007 Udall Scholarship

Growing up along the banks of the Missouri River and in a region dedicated to agriculture fostered Felicia Barnes’ appreciation for the environment. As she sets her sights on a career, the 2007 Morris K. Udall Scholarship recipient wants to make sure government leaders are well informed when it comes to legislating environmental policies. Read more...

(04/25/2007) USD Celebrating Astronomy Day

The University of South Dakota is celebrating “astronomy day” on Friday, April 27 with guest lecturer Kevin T. Lesko, Ph.D., in Old Main’s Farber Hall at 7 p.m. Read more...

(04/25/2007) Three Receive Prestigious Faculty Awards at The U

The University of South Dakota has announced the 2007 recipients of its prestigious Richard & Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts. Endowed by Richard and Sharon Cutler of Sioux Falls, S.D., the awards recognize distinguished faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences. Read more...

(04/24/2007) The U Named One of 'America's Best Value Colleges'

The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s best value undergraduate institutions, according to “The Princeton Review,” which features USD in the new 2008 edition of its book “America’s Best Value Colleges.” Read more...

(04/24/2007) Student from The U Selected for 'Posters on the Hill' Honor

Luke Hofkamp, a student from The University of South Dakota, is one of nearly 80 undergraduate students from across the United States invited to present at “Posters on the Hill” in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 25. Read more...

(04/23/2007) Students from The U Help Local Senior Citizens Center Raise Funds

Nineteen students from The University of South Dakota pitched in to help the Vermillion Senior Citizens Center raise money for some of the organization’s most vital local programs, including Meals on Wheels. Read more...

(04/19/2007) Black Hills Playhouse Announces Revised 2007 Season

The Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park premieres its 62nd season on June 7 with the comedy “Luv,” a Broadway favorite and part of a summer lineup that includes a mixture of comedy, music and mystery. Read more...

(04/18/2007) Nettleton Becomes USD's Eighth Goldwater Scholar

You could say that when it comes to the science of academics, Elizabeth Nettleton has the right formula for achieving success. After all, the junior chemistry major from The University of South Dakota was recently named a Goldwater Scholar. Read more...

(04/18/2007) USD to Host Gifted Camps for Students This Summer

The University of South Dakota will host a pair of camps in July for South Dakota’s gifted middle school and high school students. Read more...

(04/17/2007) Statement from President Abbott on Events at Virginia Tech

To the University Community: The University of South Dakota community is saddened by the senseless violence and tragic deaths on April 16 at Virginia Tech. Our hearts are with our colleagues, students, families and the citizens of Blacksburg as they grieve for those lost and wounded. We extend our condolences and deepest sympathies to all of those touched by this tragedy. Read more...

(04/17/2007) Student Action Office at The U Celebrates National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week, an event that celebrates volunteers in communities across the United States, is April 15-21. The University of South Dakota’s Student Action Office is sponsoring a speaker series highlighting the vital contributions that volunteers make to local organizations. The organizations will also encourage continued volunteerism, focusing on what people can do to get involved. Alex Berke, an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), who works in the Student Action Office said, “We are very excited to highlight the impact that volunteers have in the Vermillion community. Although we are a small community, we have a vibrant volunteer spirit that deserves to be recognized.” Read more...

(04/13/2007) Professor of Biology at The U Awarded $1.8 Million Grant for Groundbreaking Evolution Research

A professor of biology at The University of South Dakota has received funding which will aid in her attempts to “evolve” the science of evolution. Read more...

(04/13/2007) The U Announces Winners of Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching

The University of South Dakota is proud to announce the recipients of the 2007 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Read more...

(04/12/2007) The U Hosts Earth Day Celebration

VERMILLION, S.D. (April 12, 2007) – Students from The University of South Dakota students are collaborating in their efforts to organize the community’s second annual all-day Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 22, with proceeds benefiting the South Dakota Wildfire Federation. Read more...

(04/12/2007) The U Announces the Opening of the Mahoney Music Collection

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that it is the permanent home of a collection of rare books and unique materials which detail the history of the violin family of stringed instruments. Read more...

(04/10/2007) Sanford School of Medicine Celebrates 100 Years

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is “Celebrating a Century of Medical Education” with an open house from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 in the new Lee Medical Building on the USD campus. Read more...

(04/10/2007) Sanford School of Medicine Celebrates 100 Years

(04/06/2007) Local Author and Professor at The U to Host Reading, Book Signing

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Bedard, professor of English, director of creative writing and editor of South Dakota Review magazine, will read selections from his short story collection, “Grieving on the Run,” on April 12 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall in Old Main. Read more...

(04/04/2007) Sean Flynn Honored as USD's 11th Truman Scholar

When James W. Abbott, president of The University of South Dakota, made a surprise visit to Sean Flynn’s seminar in political economy to announce that he was a 2007 Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation recipient, the junior from Mitchell, S.D. was literally speechless – ironic for a student whose goal is a career in public service. Read more...

March

(03/28/2007) Heimstra Laboratories Ergonomics Team Finishes Second at National Competition

Five graduate students from The University of South Dakota Heimstra Laboratories Ergonomics Team finished second nationally at the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Dallas, Texas on March 15. Read more...

(03/28/2007) School of Medicine Celebrates 100 years

This year, the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota celebrates its centennial, “A Century of Medical Education.” As part of the year-long celebration, a photograph exhibit – 40 black and white photographs selected from the archives of the USD libraries and Medical Creative Services – will travel to locations in South Dakota where centennial events will take place. Read more...

(03/26/2007) William O. “Doc” Farber, Legendary Educator at USD and Public Servant, Dies

VERMILLION, S.D. (March 25, 2007) – William O. “Doc” Farber, professor emeritus of political science at The University of South Dakota, died Saturday, March 24 at Sanford Health in Vermillion, S.D. He was 96. Read more...

(03/26/2007) The U Hosts 10th Annual Building Bridges Conference

The University of South Dakota will host the 10th Annual Building Bridges Conference, “Connecting with Our Past – Looking to the Future,” Friday, March 30 on The U’s main campus in Vermillion. Read more...

(03/26/2007) Award-Winning Filmmaker Inspires Jennifer Lopez, Speaks at The U

Nationally recognized advocate for social justice and critically acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Martinez Jitner will speak in Farber Hall in Old Main at The University of South Dakota on Tuesday, April 3 at 4 p.m. Read more...

(03/21/2007) Dakota Writing Project at The U Announces Summer Invitational Institute For Teachers

The Dakota Writing Project (DWP) at The University of South Dakota invites teachers to join them for the DWP 2007 Summer Invitational Institute (SII). Read more...

(03/21/2007) Business School Student Team From The U Wins First Prize in National Online Competition

Charles Kahlandt of Tekamah, Neb., Rachel Schuldt of Stickney, S.D., James Kimball of Laguna Beach, Calif. and Jennifer Pelzel of Sisseton, S.D., made up the award-winning team. Read more...

(03/21/2007) Carter Named Manager of Media Relations at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Phil Carter has been named manager of media relations. Read more...

(03/20/2007) The U's Department of Theatre to Present Compelling Drama With "The Laramie Project"

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre will present “The Laramie Project,” a powerful social drama by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, March 28-31 at 7:30 p.m. as well as March 31 and April 1 at 2 p.m. in the Arena Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/19/2007) IdeaFest at The U Features National Geographic Explorer-In-Residence Paul Sereno

The University of South Dakota will host IdeaFest 2007, an annual event which promotes increased research opportunities and creative activities for undergraduate students at The U, on March 22 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Read more...

(03/19/2007) The U Hosts International Forum: "Latin America: The New Cold War for the U.S.?"

The University of South Dakota will host an International Forum entitled, "Latin America: The New Cold War for the U.S.?" on Wednesday, March 21 at noon at the Newman Center, located on Cherry Street across from the USD campus. Read more...

(03/15/2007) Students From The U Present Research Projects at 10th Annual S.D. Student Research Poster Session

Students from The University of South Dakota presented their research projects at the tenth annual South Dakota Student Research Poster Session in the State Capital Rotunda in Pierre. Read more...

(03/15/2007) Art Professor at The U Receives Honorable Mention for His Print

Professor John Banasiak of The University of South Dakota’s art department, has received an honorable mention award in the 2007 20” x 20” x 20”: National Compact Competition. His winning work is titled “Scene From the Dreams of a Fortune Teller #354.” Read more...

(03/15/2007) The U Graduates its First Online Long Term Care Management Certificate Program Student

The University of South Dakota is proud to announce Kellie Jimerson as its first graduate of the online Long Term Care (LTC) Management Certificate Program. Read more...

(03/13/2007) Supreme Court to Hold March 2007 Session at The U's School of Law

Chief Justice David Gilbertson of the South Dakota Supreme Court announced that the Supreme Court will hold its March 2007 Term of Court at The University of South Dakota Law School, Vermillion, S.D., March 19 - 21. Read more...

(03/12/2007) Renowned Physician Named Chair for the Department of Pediatrics as Sanford School of Medicine

The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that H. Eugene Hoyme, M.D. is the incoming chair for the Department of Pediatrics. Read more...

(03/07/2007) Vermillion Knights of Columbus to Hold Fundraiser for Employee at The U

The St. Agnus Vermillion Knights of Columbus are holding a fundraiser for University of South Dakota employee Joleene Boss to assist with medical expenses following a kidney and pancreas transplant this past July. Read more...

February

(02/28/2007) Professor From The U Receives $1.2 Million Research Grant From NIH

Indranil Biswas, Ph.D., assistant professor of basic biomedical sciences at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, received an R01 grant of $1.2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research project involving mechanisms of virulence gene regulation in Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in dental caries. Read more...

(02/27/2007) Community Blood Bank Presents The U With Community Service Award

President Jim Abbott accepted a community service award from the Community Blood Bank (CBB) on Wednesday, Feb. 21 on behalf of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(02/27/2007) Vice President at The U Elected to Executive Committee of CRPGE

Laura Jenski, Ph.D., vice president for research at The University of South Dakota, was recently elected to the executive committee of the Council on Research Policy and Graduate Education (CRPGE), one of the councils of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) headquartered in Washington, D.C Read more...

(02/27/2007) MBA Student from The U Wins Addys at 3rd Annual SDAF Student Addy Awards

Benjamin Emmons, a student in the Master of Business Administration program at The University of South Dakota, won three ADDYs as well as an award for Best of Class for Sales Promotion at the 3rd Annual South Dakota Advertising Federation Student ADDY Awards ceremony on Feb. 17. Read more...

(02/21/2007) Student at The U Recognized by USA TODAY for Academic and Civic Achievement

Frank Leibfarth, a chemistry and physics double major at The University of South Dakota, is not like most other undergraduates. Read more...

(02/15/2007) Second-Year Law Students in Top 10 at National Moot Court Competition

Two second-year law students, Rebecca Mann and Brandon Taliaferro, from The University of South Dakota School of Law competed as a team at the 57th Annual National Moot Court Competition in New York City Jan. 29- Feb. 4. Read more...

(02/15/2007) Degen Awarded the 2007 John Gibbons Medical Student Award

Katherine Degen, a third-year student at Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota was identified as one of the finest in the region when she was awarded one of four John Gibbons Medical Student Awards. Read more...

(02/15/2007) Professor at The U Receives Accolades for Article on FEMA Response to Katrina

Dwight Vick, assistant professor of political science at The University of South Dakota, will be recognized as the recipient of the Best Article Award for his article in the August 2006 edition of PA Times, Read more...

(02/14/2007) The U Hosts International Forum on Global Warming & South Dakota

The University of South Dakota will host an International Forum entitled, "Global Warming & South Dakota: When will the Missouri dry up?" on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at noon at the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(02/12/2007) VLP to Host 7th Annual Poetry Festival at The U

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the seventh annual VLP Poetry Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22. Read more...

(02/12/2007) Theatre Students From The U Excel at Regional Competition

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre captured numerous awards at the regional competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), Jan. 22 – 27 in Ames, Iowa. Read more...

(02/08/2007) Brenda Walker Named February Employee of the Month at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Brenda Walker, secretary and receptionist in the Law School Faculty Suite, was named Career Services Employee of the Month for February. Read more...

(02/08/2007) American Indian Journalism Institute Accepting Applications for Summer 2007

The Freedom Forum is accepting applications until March 31 for the seventh American Indian Journalism Institute (AIJI), the premier journalism training and summer internship program for Native American college students, June 3-22, 2007. Read more...

(02/08/2007) Guest Artists to Work With Musical Theatre Students at The U

The musical theatre program at The University of South Dakota will host two guest artists Feb. 12 – 16. Read more...

(02/07/2007) Students from The U to Present Undergraduate Research Projects in Pierre

Thirty students from The University of South Dakota have been selected to present their research projects at the tenth annual South Dakota Student Research Poster Session, Feb. 14, from 3 - 6 p.m. in Pierre. Read more...

(02/07/2007) Medical Students at The U Join the Fight Against Pandemic Flu

Medical students from The Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota are scheduled to take part in a program designed to teach them vital skills in the fight against pandemic diseases, such as H5N1, or “bird flu.” Read more...

(02/05/2007) Alumna from The U Honored for Humanism in Medicine

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) has announced that it will include Maria Cornelius its 2007 class of inductees. Read more...

(02/05/2007) Art Gallery at The U Presents Stillwell Exhibition

The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to present the 2007 Stilwell Art Exhibition from Feb. 9 to 28 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, Vermillion. Read more...

January

(01/30/2007) Playhouse at The U Announces Auditions for Second Summer Season

The University of South Dakota Playhouse will hold auditions for The 1940’s Radio Hour and My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Feb. 24 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the USD campus. Read more...

(01/29/2007) The U Hosts 2007 Miss USD Pageant

The University of South Dakota will host the 2007 Miss USD scholarship competition at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/25/2007) Accounting Professor at The U Receives Curriculum Improvement Grant from PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Srini Ragothaman, a professor of accounting at the Beacom School of Business of The University of South Dakota, received a grant from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the world’s largest accounting firm, in a national competition. Read more...

(01/24/2007) Students at The U Participate in Health and Wellness Fair for Local Head Start Families

The work of three classes from The University of South Dakota culminated in the holding of a Health and Wellness Fair in the Vermillion Middle School for Head Start families in and around Vermillion. Read more...

(01/24/2007) Three Students at The U Selected as Carter Academic-Service Entrepreneur Awardees

The University of South Dakota is proud to announce, in collaboration with the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation (JRCPF) of Atlanta, Ga., the three awardees of The University of South Dakota Carter Academic-Service Entrepreneur Award (CASE). Read more...

(01/22/2007) Two Major Gift Officers Join USD Foundation

The University of South Dakota Foundation is pleased to announce that it has hired two new major gifts officers. Read more...

(01/22/2007) Literary Organization at The U Hosts Featured Reader, Poetry Slam

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), a literary organization at The University of South Dakota, invites you to attend a reading from featured author Phil Block, followed by a poetry slam, a competition for poets, on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion, from 7-9 p.m. Read more...

(01/19/2007) New Director of Budget and Finance Named at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that it has named Sheila Gestring as its next director of budget and finance. Read more...

(01/19/2007) International Forum at The U Asks, "Is Iran Winning the Middle Eastern War?"

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is sponsoring an international forum which asks “Is Iran winning the Middle Eastern War?” on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at noon in Farber Hall. Read more...

(01/17/2007) The University of South Dakota Releases Fall Academic Honors

The University of South Dakota and The University of South Dakota School of Law have announced academic honors for the 2006 fall semester. Read more...

(01/16/2007) School of Law Hosts Symposium at The U

The School of Law at The University of South Dakota will host a South Dakota Law Review symposium addressing the lasting impact of South Dakota v. Dole January 26 at 10 a.m. in the courtroom. Read more...

(01/04/2007) Students and Staff at The U Spend a Day in Service

The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota recently traveled with a team of 12 undergraduate students and Harry Freeman, associate professor in counseling and psychology in education and Royce Engstrom, provost and vice president of academic affairs, to the Bowden Youth Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(01/04/2007) The U's Student Action Office Awarded $20,000 Grant

The Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education has awarded a one-year, $20,000 grant to fund the Student Action Office’s (SAO) proposal, “Impacting Disadvantaged Youth Through Service-Learning”. The University of South Dakota is an active member of the Consortium. Funding is used to enhance service-learning and faculty and community agency development to better prepare them to develop students’ academic learning, their sense of social responsibility and their civic skills. This grant is the fourth, consecutive $20,000 grant awarded to the SAO by the Consortium. Read more...

2006

December

(12/15/2006) USD Receives Permission to Move Athletic Programs to Division I

The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBoR) voted unanimously in support of The University of South Dakota’s request to reclassify its athletic programs to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championship Subdivision for football and Division I for all other sports. Read more...

(12/12/2006) 458 Candidates to Receive Degrees During 2006 Winter Commencement at The U

The University of South Dakota is planning for 458 graduates during their annual commencement ceremony in December. Read more...

(12/12/2006) 458 Candidates to Receive Degrees During Winter Commencement at The U

The University of South Dakota is planning for 458 graduates during their annual commencement ceremony in December. Read more...

(12/04/2006) School of Education at The U Announces Six New Online Degree Programs

The University of South Dakota School of Education is pleased to announce six new online degree programs designed for professionals who have a desire to advance their career. Read more...

(12/04/2006) Local Students Participate in Talent Show With People Served by SESDAC

Students from The University of South Dakota along with high school students from Trinity Lutheran and United Methodist Churchs’ youth groups planned and organized a talent show on Nov. 15 involving the South East South Dakota Activity Center (SESDAC) community. The event was led by The U’s Charlotte Henning, a sophomore, therapeutic recreation major from St. Cloud, Minn. and member of Coffeeloft.org. Read more...

November

(11/29/2006) USD to Move Athletic Programs to Division I

The University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott announced today that via letter last week he formally requested Regental permission to begin the process of moving its athletic programs to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-AA for football and Division I for all other sports. Read more...

(11/22/2006) Law Students From The U Advance to New York Moot Court Finals

Two second-year law students, Rebecca Mann and Brandon Taliaferro, from The University of South Dakota School of Law will compete as a team in the finals of the 57th Annual National Moot Court Competition in New York City the week of Jan. 29, 2007. The students earned second-place honors in the regional competition held last week in Vermillion. Read more...

(11/22/2006) Medical Student at The U Elected as Student Region 1 Delegate to the American Medical Association

The Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Joe Seurer, a third-year medical student from Hoven, S.D., was elected as Student Region 1 Delegate to the American Medical Association – Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) House of Delegates (HOD) at the AMA interim meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 9–10. Read more...

(11/20/2006) Beacom School of Business Presents Outstanding Student and Distinguished Service Awards at The U

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business recognized its outstanding students and presented two distinguished service awards at its annual awards luncheon Saturday, Nov. 4. Read more...

(11/17/2006) Hjaltadottir, Lenz and Lingscheit Exhibit "Three Voices" at The U

The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to present “Three Voices” in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/15/2006) University Theatre to Present New Broadway Musical

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present the Broadway sensation “Urinetown, The Musical,” by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, Dec. 1-2 and 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(11/15/2006) New Multicultural Center Opens at The U

The Unity House, The University of South Dakota’s new multicultural center, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 3 – 6 p.m. at 423 N. Pine Street in Vermillion. Everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be a brief program at 4:30 p.m. Read more...

(11/15/2006) Students Selected to Represent The U at Service-Learning Conference

The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that undergraduate students Garett Howardson, Janelle Bludorn and Molly Muilenburg, were selected to represent The U at the 3rd Annual Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education Conference held Sept. 21-23, 2006. Read more...

(11/15/2006) Literary Organization at The U to Host Poetry Slam

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), a student organization at The University of South Dakota, will host a poetry slam, with featured writer Lindy Obach, at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 West Main Street, downtown Vermillion at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Read more...

(11/14/2006) Law School to Host National Moot Court Competition at The U

More than forty students representing seven law schools will participate in the 57th Annual National Moot Court Competition Nov. 16 – 18, hosted by The University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion. Read more...

(11/13/2006) National Make a Difference Day Celebrated at The U

The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota recently held service events Oct. 23-26 in celebration of Make A Difference Day. Read more...

(11/08/2006) Young Appointed Director of Research Development at The U

The University of South Dakota has taken another step toward meeting its strategic goals of innovation management and research commercialization by creating the position of director of research development. Terry A. Young has joined the staff of the Office of the Vice President for Research in the new position after a 20 year career in technology transfer and innovation management. Read more...

(11/08/2006) Shoemaker Named to RMASFFA Hall of Fame

Clarence N. Shoemaker Jr. was honored at the fall regional conference of the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (RMASFAA) in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Oct. 10. He was inducted into the RMASFAA Hall of Fame, and was also presented a Special Achievement Award by the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Read more...

(11/08/2006) Veterans Club at The U Announces Veterans Day Events

In honor of Veterans Day, the Veterans Club at The University of South Dakota is hosting a Veterans Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Farber Hall of Old Main. Read more...

(11/08/2006) Students at The U Volunteer for Alternative Weekend of Service

The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota recently took a group of nine students to Omaha, Neb., for a service-learning experience. Read more...

(11/06/2006) November Employee of the Month Selected at The U

Harry St. Peter, a custodial worker at The University of South Dakota, has been named Career Service Employee of the Month for Nov. 2006. Read more...

(11/03/2006) President's Awards for Research Excellence Announced at The U

Two University of South Dakota faculty members were recently honored for their outstanding achievements in the areas of research and creative activities. The awards were announced on Oct. 25 as a highlight to President’s Research Day at The U. Read more...

(11/03/2006) Student Newspaper at The U Earns "Pulitzer Prize of College Journalism"

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that its student newspaper, the Volante, has been recognized as one of the nation’s best weekly college newspapers by winning a National Pacemaker award for 2005-06. Read more...

(11/03/2006) Department of Theatre at The U to Present One-Act Plays

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present six student-directed one-act plays in a workshop production, November 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/01/2006) Struck Receives Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity

Judy Struck, M.A. has been selected by The Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) to receive the Association’s 2006 Multicultural Council Award for Leadership in Diversity in recognition of her contributions to the network and the disabilities field. Read more...

(11/01/2006) The U Hosts Two Capital Punishment Farber Forums

The Farber Center for Civic Leadership and the Political Science League at The University of South Dakota are co-sponsoring the appearances of two speakers who will address capital punishment. Read more...

(11/01/2006) School of Education at The U Earns Award for Achievement and Innovation in Distance Learning

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that the School of Education at The U has been awarded the University Award for Academic Achievement and Innovation in recognition of the successful implementation of distance learning initiatives. Read more...

October

(10/30/2006) Kenny Carnes Presents "Last Words" at The U

Solo performer and playwright, Kenny Carnes, announces the presentation of his solo-performance, “Last Words,” at The University of South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(10/27/2006) Literary Organization at The U Hosts Groups for Creative Writers

The Vermillion Literacy Project’s (VLP) Community Writers Group is assisting in the formation and support of two groups dedicated to helping area writers improve their creative work. Read more...

(10/25/2006) American Indian Leader to Present 12th Annual Cash Lecture at The U

American Indian leader, Charles E. Trimble, will present the 12th Annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Farber Hall, Historic Old Main, on The University of South Dakota campus. His presentation is entitled, “History from Small Places: Who’s Leading Indian Country?” A reception follows the lecture – everyone is welcome to attend. Read more...

(10/20/2006) President's Research Day at The U Showcases Cutting Edge Research and Creative Work

The University of South Dakota will conduct its President’s Research Day on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Al Neuharth Media Center from 1-4:30 p.m. As The U continues its growth as a major research institution, this annual event celebrates current progress and future plans. Read more...

(10/20/2006) Panel at The U to Discuss Volunteerism and Civic Engagement

On Thursday Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m., The University of South Dakota will host a Farber Forum panel discussion centering on the importance and role of volunteerism and civic engagement in the community. Panel members vary in their experiences and areas of service, and include Michael Roche, Barbara Yelverton, Mark Cullen, Josh Knaack, and Emily Preheim. The panel discussion, scheduled to take place at Farber Hall in Old Main at The U, is free of charge and open to the public. Read more...

(10/19/2006) Family of the Year to be Honored at The U

The Bral family of Storm Lake, Iowa, will be honored as the 2006 Family of the Year at The University of South Dakota Oct. 20-22 during Family Weekend at The U. The Bral family will be honored during halftime of the USD vs. Augustana football game on Oct. 21. Read more...

(10/18/2006) External Advisory Committee for Research to Hold Inagural Meeting and Site Visit at The U

The University of South Dakota External Advisory Committee for Research will have their first meeting and site visit on The U’s Vermillion campus on President’s Research Day, Wednesday, Oct. 25. Read more...

(10/18/2006) Vermillion Literary Project to Host 10th Annual Short Story Contest

The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota will host the tenth annual VLP short story contest on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 12 - 3 p.m. in room 101 of the McKusick Technology Center on campus at The University of South Dakota. Everyone is welcome to participate and contestants should arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. Read more...

(10/16/2006) Anderson Selected As Medical Director of University Physicians at The U

Rodney Parry, M.D., president of University Physicians, is pleased to announce that Dr. Susan Anderson, associate professor of the Department of Family Medicine in The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota, has been selected to serve as the medical director of University Physicians. Read more...

(10/13/2006) USD Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Financial Report

A record-breaking year for The University of South Dakota Foundation was announced at the annual trustee meeting on Oct. 6 in Vermillion, S.D. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, the Foundation’s total income was $56 million, including $45.6 million in new gifts. In FY05, the USD Foundation’s total income was $14.5 million, including $6.4 million in new gifts. Read more...

(10/11/2006) October Employee of the Month Named at The U

The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Kal Simons, a groundskeeper from Facilities Management, has been named Career Services Employee of the Month. The award was presented during a celebration on Oct. 10 at the Newman Center. Read more...

(10/06/2006) Earth Sciences Program at The U Hosts 9th Annual Earth Science Week

The Earth Sciences Program at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce Earth Science Week, Oct. 8 – 14. Read more...

(10/06/2006) Department of Theatre at The U Opens Season With Macbeth
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre launches its 2006-2007 season with Macbeth, Shakespeare’s towering tale of ambition gone awry, Oct.11–14 at a new evening curtain time of 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/06/2006) New Partnership Announced Between Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and School of Medicine at The U
The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. announced a new partnership and the renaming of the Yankton Campus during a ceremony in the lobby of the Avera Sacred Heart Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute on the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital campus. Read more...

(10/06/2006) Avera Health Network Provides Scholarship Funds for Medical Students at The U
Medical education in South Dakota is about to get a huge boost, thanks to the regional Avera Health Network. Medical students at the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota are the beneficiaries of a new scholarship program resulting in $168,000 in new scholarship funds each year. These will be the largest scholarships available to students at the School of Medicine. Read more...

(10/04/2006) Political Science League and W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The U to Host Ballot Issues Forum
The Political Science League and the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host a forum that will address concerns surrounding upcoming ballot issues on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4 - 8 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(10/04/2006) Mr. and Ms. Dakota Days 2006 Announced at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the royalty winners for Dakota Days 2005. Last week, students at The U selected the winners from a pool of seven men and seven women candidates. Mr. and Ms. Dakota were announced during a coronation ceremony that took place on Tuesday evening at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(10/02/2006) The U to Sponsor 41st Annual Northern Great Plains History Conference
The University of South Dakota will sponsor the 2006 Northern Great Plains History Conference on Oct. 4-7 at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls. Read more...

September
(09/29/2006) Panel at The U to Discuss "When Will the Last American Car Be Manufactured in the U.S.?"
The Beacom School of Business at The University of South Dakota will sponsor an international forum entitled “When will the last American car be manufactured in the U.S.?” on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at noon in Farber Hall in Old Main on campus at The U. Dr. Benno Wymar, professor emeritus of economics at The U, will moderate the panel. The forum is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/29/2006) Media Advisory: Bob Schieffer Press Conference
Read more...

(09/29/2006) Six Graduates From The U to Receive Alumni Achievement Awards During Dakota Days
The University of South Dakota Alumni Association will present Alumni Achievement Awards to six graduates during Dakota Days. Read more...

(09/26/2006) Professor of Law at The U Frank Slagle Passes Away
Franklin (Frank) Jay Slagle, a professor at The University of South Dakota’s School of Law, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Vermillion after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was 58. Read more...

(09/25/2006) Executive Director of South Dakota Board of Regents to Speak at The U
Robert T. Perry, Ph.D., executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, will give a lecture entitled Higher Education Policy in the State Environment on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Farber Hall on the campus of The University of South Dakota from 3:30-5 p.m. Read more...

(09/22/2006) CBS Newsman Bob Schieffer to Receive Neuharth Award at The University of South Dakota, Oct. 5
Bob Schieffer, anchor of The CBS Evening News for the past year and a half and host of Face the Nation, will receive the 2006 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media at The University of South Dakota on Thursday evening, Oct. 5. Read more...

(09/22/2006) Literary Organization at The U to Host Politically Themed Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota invites everyone to a politically charged poetry slam, a competition for poets, with featured writer and activist Norma Wilson. The VLP poetry slam will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(09/22/2006) New Center for Academic Engagement Created at The U
Royce Engstrom, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced the formation of the Center for Academic Engagement, which will house academic resources for students who want to enrich their academic experiences, while making themselves competitive after graduation. Read more...

(09/22/2006) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Visits With Students at The U
The Honorable Clarence Thomas, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, accepted an invitation to hold a series of private seminars with selected University of South Dakota students on topics of civic education and jurisprudence during a visit to the campus on Sept. 21. Read more...

(09/18/2006) The U Named One of the Nation's Best Universities By The Washington Monthly's Annual College Guide
The Washington Monthly’s Annual College Guide ranks The University of South Dakota as one of the nation’s best colleges. According to the 2006 edition of The Washington Monthly’s Annual College Guide, The U ranked highest among other national universities in both of the Dakotas and ahead of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kansas. As the guide states, “(it is)…important for taxpayers to know whether their money – in the form of billions of dollars in research grants and student aid – is being put to good use.” Read more...

(09/18/2006) Dr. Tim Ridgway Named Dean of Clinical Faculty at The U
The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Dr. Tim M. Ridgway has been appointed to the position of dean of clinical faculty. Read more...

(09/18/2006) The University of South Dakota Selected for Participation in Foundations of Excellence® Program
The University of South Dakota is one of 35 colleges and universities selected to participate in the 2006-2007 “Foundations of Excellence® in the First College Year” program by The Policy Center on the First Year of College. The project is a year-long comprehensive, self-study that guides The U in its assessment and continued improvement of the overall experience of first-year students. Read more...

(09/14/2006) School of Business at The U Named in Honor of Area Businessman
The University of South Dakota announced today that its School of Business will be named in honor of Miles K. Beacom, president and chief executive officer of PREMIER Bankcard. Read more...

(09/13/2006) Sanford School of Medicine at The U Holds Second Annual Donor Memorial Service
Every year the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine receives up to 40 donated bodies, mostly from South Dakotans. These bodies are used in the human gross anatomy class, but are much more than just educational tools. According to Paul Bunger, dean of student affairs, they serve multiple purposes. Read more...

(09/06/2006) Center for Teaching and Learning at The U Receives Prestigious Grant Award
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that The U’s newly established Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will receive a $450,000 faculty development grant from the Bush Foundation. Read more...

(09/06/2006) Greek Life Announces Fall Recruitment at The U
Greek Life at The U is pleased to announce women’s and men’s fall recruitment, beginning with a kick-off at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. Women’s kick-off will be held in the Commons in North Complex, and men’s kick-off will be in the Freedom Forum in the Neuharth Center. Read more...

(09/01/2006) Faculty and Student authors Featured at The U
The I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota will begin displaying published journal articles authored by USD faculty and students. A bulletin board has been assembled and is located on the second floor, in front of the main stairwell. It will display articles from the departments “serviced” by the I.D. Weeks Library. Articles and will be rotated every four to five weeks to prevent the display from becoming stagnant. The first articles to be featured were published post-spring-break of 2006. Read more...

(09/01/2006) The U’s School Of Law To Feature Retired New Mexico Court Chief Justice
The University of South Dakota School of Law will host the Hon. Joseph F. Baca, retired chief justice of the New Mexico. Supreme Court on Sept. 21-22, as guest of the Jurist-in-Residence Program. Baca is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, in The U’s law school courtroom. The program, “Why Being a Judge is one of the Two Best Jobs in the World,” is free and open to the public and students are encouraged to attend. Read more...

(09/01/2006) Theatre Announces 2006-2007 Season at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre brings a mix of exciting new works and classics to the stage for its 2006-2007 season, including William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Macbeth,” the hilarious Broadway sensation “Urinetown, The Musical,” Shelagh Stephenson’s new play “An Experiment with an Air Pump,” and “Hay Fever,” a zany 1920’s-era comedy by British playwright Noel Coward. Read more...

(09/01/2006) Theatre Holds Auditions for “Urinetown, The Musical” at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for the hilarious Broadway hit “Urinetown, The Musical,” Sept. 14-15 from 6-9:30 p.m. in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Auditions are open to the general public and will include both dance and singing components. Anyone who is interested in auditioning should reserve specific audition times for both the dance and singing components of auditions by signing up on the Theatre Department Callboard, located in the east hallway of Fine Arts. Callbacks, which will include readings from the text, will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 from 5:15 – 7 p.m. Read more...

August
(08/30/2006) Wanserski Retrospective Art Exhibit Planned at The U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to present a forty year survey of sculpture and drawings created by Martin Wanserski. Entitled “An Anatomy Lesson: Marty’s 40 Years of Trying to Figure Things Out,” the show is on view in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on The U’s campus in Vermillion Sept. 8-28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends. A public reception for the artist and the exhibit is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Read more...

(08/30/2006) The U Hosts Explorations of Native American Perspectives and Identities
The University of South Dakota proudly hosts the Native American Expression and Identity Night at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 at the Freedom Forum Conference Room located in the Al Neuharth Center. The evening is sponsored by the Office of Diversity and the Native American Cultural Center. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Read more...

(08/29/2006) Panel at The U to Discuss “When will the War End?”
The School of Business at The U will sponsor an international forum entitled “When will the War End?” on Monday, Sept. 11 at noon in Farber Hall in the Old Main building on The U’s campus. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Benno Wymar, professor emeritus of economics at The U. The forum is free and open to the public. Read more...

(08/29/2006) Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation Grant Collaboration at The U
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce a collaboration with the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation (JRCPF) of Atlanta, Ga. The U was selected to host this award due to its leadership in service-learning through the Interdisciplinary Education & Action or “IdEA” Program and the Student Action Office, The U’s center for academic and community engagement. Read more...

(08/29/2006) Bob Tosterud, Professor at The U, Announces Publication of Million-Dollar Ideas Book
Bob Tosterud, endowed chair and professor of economics at The University of South Dakota, announces the publication of his new book, “Almost 500! Million-Dollar Ideas for $9.95: Vol. IV.” Read more...

(08/29/2006) Forgiveness and Personal Healing the Focus of Conference at The U
The Red Road Gathering, an event that will focus on forgiveness and personal healing, will be held Sept. 14-16 at the Clay County 4-H Building on 515 High Street in Vermillion, S.D. The gathering begins with a prayer walk at 7 a.m., registration and breakfast start at 8 a.m., with sessions running throughout the day. This year’s theme will celebrate National Recovery Month (Sept.) and addiction professional’s day. Read more...

(08/24/2006) Alumnus of The U’s School Of Law Appointed To The Iowa Supreme Court
Daryl Hecht, an alumnus of The University of South Dakota School of Law and current Iowa Court of Appeals Judge, has been appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court, effective Sept. 30 when Chief Justice Louis Lavorato is scheduled to retire. Read more...

(08/24/2006) First Year Medical Students Receive White Coats At The U
The Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota welcomed a new class of 50 medical students and one student into the new physician scientist (M.D./Ph.D.) program with their “White Coat Ceremony” on Aug. 4 in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(08/24/2006) The U Named One Of 361 Best Colleges By Princeton Review
The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s best colleges, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the college in the new 2007 edition of its annual book, “The Best 361 Colleges.” The U is the only public university in South Dakota included in the rankings released Aug. 22. Read more...

(08/24/2006) Macbeth Auditions at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for "Macbeth," Shakespeare’s towering classic, Aug. 29-30, 2006, from 7–10 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. "Macbeth" chronicles the title character’s bloody climb to the throne and inevitable fall, while examining themes of ambition, guilt, and the evil done for love. Read more...

(08/24/2006) Last Comic Standing Contestant to Perform at The U
Ty Barnett, finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” is performing one show Aug. 28, 2006, at 9 p.m. in the commons of the North Complex at the University of South Dakota. Admission is free and open to the public. Barnett was named “Up-and-Coming Comedian of the Year” in 2002 at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and named “outstanding performer” at Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” festival. He’s made appearances on “Star Search” and most recently on “Last Comic Standing.” Read more...

(08/24/2006) Dr. Stephen Karl, Professor at The U, wins Prestigious National Heroes Award
The Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that Stephen Karl, M.D., an associate professor in the Department of Surgery in Sioux Falls, was named the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program’s 2006 recipient of the National Heroes Award in Provider Leadership. Read more...

(08/18/2006) Terry Robertson Named New Director Of IdEA Program At The U
Terry Robertson is the new director of the IdEA program at The University of South Dakota. He replaces outgoing director, Karen Olmstead. Read more...

(08/18/2006) The U Ranked Among Top Universities by U.S. News and World Report
The University of South Dakota is one of the 248 best universities in the nation, according to rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report magazine. In the annual college guide, “America's Best Colleges 2007,” The U is ranked in the “national universities” category with the same classification as much larger Division I schools such as the University of Arkansas, Texas Tech University, Arizona State University and Oklahoma State University. Read more...

(08/18/2006) New Vice President of Marketing, Enrollment and Student Services Named at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the appointment of Teddi Joyce as vice president of marketing, enrollment, and student services. Joyce will begin her position on Aug. 31. Read more...

(08/17/2006) Linda Reetz Named Interim Dean Of The School Of Education At The U
Linda Reetz has been named interim dean of the School of Education at The University of South Dakota. SHe replaces Hank Rubin, who left the university this summer. Read more...

(08/15/2006) Physician Assistants at The U Participate in ACS Relay for Life
The University of South Dakota physician assistant class of 2007 took action to support cancer research when it participated in the annual Union County American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Twenty class members secured over $1,500 in pledges and sponsorships prior to the relay to provide for cancer research and programs in an event that celebrated life and survivorship through fireworks, music, contests, food and a children’s carnival while honoring those impacted by the disease. Read more...

(08/14/2006) Dean of School of Medicine at The U Elected Chair of AMA Governing Council for Medical Schools
Dr. Rodney R. Parry, M.D., dean of the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota, has been chosen as chair-elect of the 2006-2007 governing council of the Section for Medical Schools of the American Medical Association (AMA). Parry was selected at the section’s annual meeting on June 9-11 in Chicago, Ill. Read more...

(08/10/2006) Professor At The U Receives $1 Million Grant To Study Plant Genomics
Carol Lushbough, a research assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of South Dakota, was awarded a four year, $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, “TRPGR: Cyberinfrastructure for Comparative Plan Genome Research through Plant Genome DataBase (GDB),” will create a better and more efficient way to study plant genetics through the use of computers. Read more...

(08/10/2006) Researcher at The U Mentors Clear Lake, S.D., Science Teacher
Kaia L. Kloster, a researcher at Avera Research Institute and The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine, is mentoring a high school teacher for a hands-on laboratory experience as part of the American Physiological Society (APS) Frontiers in Physiology program. The program is part of the society’s effort to promote excellence in kindergarten through twelfth grade science education. Read more...

(08/09/2006) August Employee of the Month Named at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Ileen Weisser, an accounting assistant from the Department of Grants Accounting has been named Career Services Employee of the Month for August. Jerry Bartling, manager of accounting services presented the award during a celebration on Aug. 7 in the conference room in Slagle Hall. Read more...

(08/09/2006) Literary Organization at The U Features Local Author for Final Night of Summer Poetry
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota invites everyone to join them for a poetry slam, a competition for poets, with featured writer Brian Bedard, Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, in downtown Vermillion. Bedard will kick off the evening, followed immediately by the poetry slam. Slam poets should bring at least three poems and prizes will be awarded. As always, the VLP poetry slam is free and open to the public. Read more...

(08/09/2006) Literary Organization at The U to Host High School Writers’ Camp
The Dakota Writing Project (DWP), a teachers' organization affiliated with the National Writing Project, and the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), an award-winning student organization at The University of South Dakota, will host "The Sorcerer's Apprentice: A Creative Writers Camp," a one-day camp for high school students interested in creative writing. Read more...

(08/08/2006) Law Professor at The U Testifies Before Congress Concerning Religious Expression
A professor of law at The University of South Dakota recently weighed in on Capitol Hill about one of the major cultural and legal issues facing the nation today. School of Law professor Patrick M. Garry testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution in support of H.R. 2679, the Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005. Read more...

July
(07/26/2006) 276 Candidates to Participate in Summer Commencement at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that 276 candidates will participate in summer commencement on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. on the lawn east of Slagle Auditorium on campus at The U. Read more...

(07/25/2006) Winnebago Tribe And USD Partner For Unique Sculpture Exhibit
The University of South Dakota in cooperation with the Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation is pleased to present “Honoring the Clans Sculpture Garden and Cultural Plaza,” an exhibition of life-sized statues reflective of the Winnebago Tribe by Charles Aldrich. The exhibit will be dedicated at the Ho-Chunk Village Plaza in Winnebago, Neb. on Thursday, July 27 at 9 a.m. and a lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. USD President James W. Abbott is a feature speaker at the dedication ceremony. Read more...

(07/25/2006) Governor’s Art Exhibition Comes to The U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries will host a special statewide art exhibition celebrating the vitality and variety of South Dakota’s artistic community. Entitled “Endless Possibilities,” the show is the result of the second South Dakota Governor’s Biennial Art Competition which enjoys the active support of Governor Mike Rounds and his wife Jean. “Endless Possibilities” will be on exhibition in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at The U from Aug. 1-31. A special reception, open to the public at no charge, is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 30 from 7-9 p.m. in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The exhibition is on view to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Read more...

(07/25/2006) The U to Host Leadership Conference Highlighting Native American Author
The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce Joseph M. Marshall III as leader in residence during the Mount Rushmore Leadership Conference at Sylvan Lake Resort in Custer State Park, S.D., on Aug. 14-18. Read more...

(07/25/2006) Americorps Vista Members Join Student Action Office At The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Alexandra Berke and Jon Sanborn have joined The U’s Student Action Office. Berke and Sanborn, who work for The Federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s Americorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program, will assist with the advancement and implementation of The U’s mission to connect students with their community through the Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) program and other venues by addressing concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(07/21/2006) July Employee of the Month Named at The U
Cindy Lavin, a program accountant in the Department of Nursing at The University of South Dakota is the Career Service Employee of the Month for July. Provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at The U, Royce Engstrom, presented the award to Lavin during a celebration on July 19 in the Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(07/21/2006) Carmen Stewart Named New Director Of Head Start Program At The U
Carmen Stewart is the new director of the Head Start Pre-Birth through Five program at The University of South Dakota. She replaces outgoing director, Mary Main, who served The U for 25 years before retiring earlier this year. Read more...

(07/21/2006) Psychology Professor At The U Named To National Minority Issues Board
Beth Boyd, associate professor of psychology and director of the Psychological Services Center at The University of South Dakota, has been named the president of Division 45 – Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues for the American Psychological Association (APA). The term of office is to serve one year as president-elect, followed by one year as past-president. Boyd will be officially recognized and begin her term as president-elect during the 2006 annual meeting of the APA on August 6 in New Orleans. Read more...

(07/21/2006) Professor At The U Elected To The Board Of Governors For National Conference On Undergraduate Research
Holly Straub, associate professor of psychology at The University of South Dakota, has been elected to the board of governors for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Read more...

(07/20/2006) End-Of-Life Care Organization At The U To Host Conference
LifeCircle South Dakota: Partners Improving End-of-Life Care (“LifeCircleSD”), an organization based at The University of South Dakota, will host its first annual conference, “Connecting Communities, Creating Relationships” on Wednesday, August 9 at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(07/20/2006) Financial Management Association at The U Wins Prestigious National Award
The Financial Management Association International (FMA) chapter at The University of South Dakota has earned the FMA Superior Chapter Designation for the 2005 - 2006 academic year. The highly coveted award is given to fewer than five percent of chapters across the nation. This year marks the sixth straight year FMA at The U has earned this prestigious honor. Read more...

(07/18/2006) Athletic Review Task Force Announced at The U
The University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott today announced the composition, charge and timeline for an Athletic Review Task Force as The U assesses its athletic classification and conference affiliation. Read more...

(07/17/2006) Professor of Psychology at The U Named APA “Distinguished International Psychologist”
Director of the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) at The University of South Dakota, Dr. Jerry Jacobs was named the “Distinguished International Psychologist” for the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division of International Psychology. Jacobs has headed the DMHI at The U since its creation in 1993 and has been a regional leader in disaster psychology for decades. Now, with this recognition, Jacobs moves into elite company as psychology professionals from every specialization all over the world acknowledge that he is one of the finest among them. Jacobs will receive the award at the APA national convention scheduled to be held in New Orleans in August. Read more...

(07/17/2006) School of Business Faculty Member At The U Named Fulbright Scholar
Randall E. Waldron, associate professor of economics, chief academic officer and co-founder of the East Asian Institute for Advanced Business Studies at The University of South Dakota, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture at Beijing Jiaotong University in Beijing, China during the 2006-2007 academic year. The grant is awarded by The United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Read more...

(07/17/2006) Student at The U Gains Practical Experience During NASA Internship
Scott Hansen, a junior finance major at The University of South Dakota, has been participating in the prestigious Johnson Space Center Cooperative Education Program for the past six months. The program, which began in January of 2006, requires a minimum of three semesters or “tours” at Johnson Space Center (JSC) and is intended to lead to future employment with NASA upon completion of the internship. Read more...

(07/17/2006) The Black Hills Playhouse To Release Documentary
The Alumni Association, the board of directors and staff of the Black Hills Playhouse (BHP) will host a release party and feature two showings of a new documentary, “Stage Directors: 60 Years With The Black Hills Playhouse” on Monday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the reception being held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the theatre in Custer State Park. Read more...

(07/14/2006) Grants Spanning Several Fields of Research Awarded to Scientist at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Dr. Indranil Biswas of the Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences has received grants for his research into the problems of rheumatic heart disease and tooth decay. Read more...

(07/14/2006) Literary Organization at The U to Host Night of Music and Poetry
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota invites you to join them for the second in a summer series of VLP poetry slams. Rather than starting with the traditional reading by a featured literary figure from the area, the July slam will begin with acoustic music from two top talents of the local music scene as Ben Rogge opens for featured musician Crystal Gorden. A poetry slam, a competition for poets, will immediately follow the musical performances. Prizes will be awarded to top poets and those who wish to slam should bring at least three poems. The festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. As always the VLP poetry slam is free and open to the public. Read more...

(07/11/2006) USD’s Meghann Reifenrath Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship; Becomes 7th Coyote Student-Athlete Honored in Past Three Years
Meghann Reifenrath, a May 2006 graduate of The University of South Dakota, is one of 58 student-athletes in the nation to be awarded a postgraduate scholarship this spring by the NCAA, according to a recent announcement by the NCAA. Read more...

(07/11/2006) School of Business at The U Provides Learning tool used by top Accounting Program
The School of Business at The University of South Dakota proves that aspiring business students need not leave the Midwest to get a world class education. The nation’s number one school in accounting at the University of Texas (Austin) teaches a business case study created by business experts at The U. Srini Ragothaman and Tom Davies, both business professors at The U, along with U alumnus and former School of Business professor Bill Wilcox, published the lesson on financial statement fraud in a leading national journal published by the American Accounting Association, in which they examine the fraudulent activity that occurred in Waste Management Inc. between 1992 and 1996. Read more...

(07/03/2006) Computer Science Researchers at The U Benefit from State Grants
Two faculty members at The University of South Dakota, along with 18 others from across the state, will benefit from $442,425 in grants awarded by Gov. Mike Rounds and the state for individual research projects. Read more...

June
(06/27/2006) The U To Host 2006 South Dakota Youth Congress
The University of South Dakota will host the South Dakota Youth Congress on July 26-28, 2006, in Vermillion, S.D., at the W.O. Farber Center. Read more...

(06/27/2006) Spirit And Nature Of The Plains On Exhibit At The U’s Alumni Center
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries, the USD Foundation and the USD Alumni Association are pleased to present "Spirit and Nature of the Plains," an exhibition of photographs by Sandy Robertson. The exhibit will be shown in the Heritage Room Gallery of the Wagner Alumni Center from July 1 to Sept. 1, 2006. A public reception for the artist is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Read more...

(06/26/2006) Professor of Law at The U Publishes Two Books
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Patrick Garry, associate professor at the School of Law, has published two books addressing two of the most important Constitutional issues of our generation. The author of "Wrestling With God: The Courts’ Tortuous Treatment of Religion" and "Rediscovering a Lost Freedom: The First Amendment Right to Censor Unwanted Speech," Garry searches for innovative ways to reinterpret the most sacred rights of citizens and to modernize the exercise of them. Both texts will be of interest to students of American law, history and of the U.S. Constitution. Read more...

(06/26/2006) South Dakota Early Childhood Professor Elected To National Education Governing Board
Dr. Gera Jacobs, professor of early childhood in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at The University of South Dakota, has been elected Affiliate Liaison of the governing board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators. Read more...

(06/22/2006) Inaugural Viva La Difference Award Presented At The U
The Campus Diversity Enhancement Group (CDEG) at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Mary Kathleen (“Kathy”) Husby is the first ever recipient of the Viva La Difference Award. The prize, presented May 16, is awarded to a career service employee at The U, who through action, effort, or attitude, promotes the university’s values of creating a welcoming environment where diversity and cultural difference can be celebrated. Read more...

(06/15/2006) Harrisburg Student At The U Named Gilman Scholar
Sahra Aleck, a junior international studies and Spanish major at The University of South Dakota, has been named a Gilman Scholar for 2006-2007 by the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Aleck, from Harrisburg, S.D., will spend next semester studying at The University of Vigo in Vigo, Spain. Read more...

(06/12/2006) Department of Chemistry at The U Accepts Research Corporation Grant
The Department of Chemistry at The University of South Dakota hopes to make breakthroughs benefiting a wide variety of technological fields as it accepts a $39,002 grant from the Research Corporation for the project “Potential for metal surface enhancement of upconversion luminescence form lanthanide-doped nanoparticles.” Read more...

(06/12/2006) June Employee of the Month Named at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Edward Pickett, senior building maintenance worker, was named Career Services Employee of the Month for June. Picket received the award from Royce Engstrom, provost and vice president for academic affairs, at a gathering of Pickett’s colleagues and friends on June 2. Read more...

(06/12/2006) Physical Therapy Department At The U Apply International Experiences To Promote Service And Learning Opportunities
Lana Svien and Mike Bradbury, physical therapy (PT) professors at The University of South Dakota, along with Meghan Nelson and Sarah Waring, PT students at The U, and 26 volunteers took part in a Hope Haven International Ministries mission to fit and distribute pediatric wheelchairs in Israel. The group assisted in fitting 89 pediatric wheelchairs for children in five Palestinian pediatric rehabilitation facilities on April 29 through May 7. Read more...

(06/12/2006) Literary Organization at The U Hosts Featured Reader, Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP), a literary organization at The University of South Dakota, invites you to attend a reading and poetry slam on Thursday, June 29, at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion, from 7-9 p.m. The night’s featured reader will be author and professor of English at The U, Ed Allen, who will read selections from his work. Allen’s reading will be followed by a poetry slam, a competition for poets. Those planning to participate in the slam should bring at least three poems. Prizes will be awarded. As always, the VLP poetry slam is free and open to the public. Read more...

(06/12/2006) Student at The U Chosen To Participate In NSCS Distinguished Scholars Program
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Katie Bossman has been chosen to participate in the highly selective and competitive Distinguished Scholars Program, an intensive learning and internship experience designed exclusively for members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). This unique career development opportunity will allow Bossman to intern at the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, under the Department of the Treasury, in Washington, D.C., from June 3 until July 29. Read more...

(06/08/2006) Group From The U Aids With Katrina Cleanup
A group of volunteers from The University of South Dakota will work with the ongoing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from June 7-15. Matt Ernst of AmeriCorps VISTA, students Emily Preheim, from Vermillion, S.D. and Melissa Butenschoen, from Sioux Falls, S.D, and Dr. Dwight Vick of the Department of Political Science at The U will travel to Biloxi, Miss., to help with reconstruction efforts in the area. Read more...

(06/07/2006) The University of South Dakota Releases Spring 2006 Dean's List, School of Law Dean's List and Academic Recognition List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s List for the 2006 spring semester, with 1269 students named to the list. According to Board of Regents policy, students who achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 while earning 12 or more credit hours with no incomplete or failing grades are eligible for the Dean's List. Read more...

(06/07/2006) Frank Main, Professor at The U, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Main, chair of the division of counseling and psychology in education at The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the lifetime achievement award from the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. He received the award on Saturday, May 27 in Chicago, Ill. Read more...

(06/05/2006) The U to Host 2nd Annual S.D. School Law Institute for Education Leaders
The University of South Dakota will host the second annual South Dakota School Law Institute on June 26-27, 2006, in Sioux Falls at the USDSU campus. Read more...

(06/05/2006) Sife Team at The U Finishes Among Top Teams at National Competition
The University of South Dakota’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team matched its educational outreach projects against other SIFE teams at the 2006 National Competition in Kansas City, Mo. A panel of judges honored University of South Dakota SIFE with 1st runner up in their league on May 23. The award places them in the top 40 teams out of over 1,000 teams in the U.S. Read more...

(06/05/2006) Forever Plaid Coming to Theater at The U
The University of South Dakota Playhouse, a new professional summer theater, launches its inaugural season with Forever Plaid, June 15 – 17 at 8 p.m. and June 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Tickets for Forever Plaid are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens (62+), and $5 for youth (K-12) and university students with valid ID. Read more...

May
(05/31/2006) School of Law at The U Presents Marshall M. McKusick Award
The University of South Dakota Student Bar Association (SBA) has selected Fredric R. Cozad of Martin, S.D., to receive the 2006 Marshall M. McKusick Award. Erin Beecher, a law student at The U and vice-president of the SBA, will present the award to Cozad on Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. during the annual meeting of the State Bar of South Dakota at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(05/31/2006) Four Students from The U Chosen for Washington Internship Opportunity
Four students from The University of South Dakota and five students total from South Dakota will pursue internships this summer in the nation’s capital under a pilot program announced earlier this year by Gov. Mike Rounds. Read more...

(05/31/2006) Governor Rounds to Speak at Summer Kick-Off Meeting for Research Center at The U
The University of South Dakota is preparing to showcase its efforts to lead the region in undergraduate research. On Friday, June 2, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., the Northern Plains Undergraduate Research Center (NPURC) will hold its first annual NPURC “Summer Kick-Off Meeting” in the Freedom Forum at the Al Neuharth Media Center. South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds will deliver a speech entitled “Science and Public Policy in South Dakota” at 10 a.m. The governor’s speech is open to the public. Read more...

(05/26/2006) 31 Students from The U Elected into Phi Beta Kappa Society
Thirty-one students from The University of South Dakota were elected into Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society on April 27, 2006. Read more...

(05/26/2006) Brookings Physician and USD Alumnus Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from the Sanford School of Medicine
Dr. Bruce C. Lushbough is the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota. Lushbough received the award Friday, May 12, 2006, during the School’s annual reunion in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(05/26/2006) SD BRIN Hosts Training for Undergrad Research Fellows At the U
The South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (SD BRIN) will host an annual training session designed to prepare students who are participating in its Summer Undergraduate Fellowship program. Students from seven mentored institutions around the state will attend training May 31 on topics including radiation safety, biochemical safety, use of animal and human subjects in research, research ethics, and library searches related to conducting biomedical research over the summer. Undergraduate students from other programs at The U will also participate. Read more...

(05/25/2006) USD's Dave Gottsleben Selected USTFCCCA's National Track and Field Coach of the Year
Dave Gottsleben, South Dakota’s head men’s track and field coach, was named the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) at an awards banquet on Wednesday night in Emporia, Kan. Read more...

(05/25/2006) Researcher at The U Focuses on “Guardian Gene,” Breast and Prostate Cancer
With a new grant from the Department of Defense’s Breast Cancer Research Program, Da-Qing Yang, assistant professor of basic biomedical sciences in the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota, will examine how breast cancer cells respond to a tumor suppressing gene that affects all cancers. The three-year, $414,685 grant, “Translational Regulation of p53 Induction in Breast Cancer,” began in April and is one part of a larger cancer research project in Yang’s lab, which focuses on the regulation of p53 gene in both breast and prostate cancer cells. Read more...

(05/25/2006) Cournoyer Presents Innovative Art Exhibit at The U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to announce an exhibition of recent paintings by Gerald M. Cournoyer in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts in Vermillion. The show is entitled Mato Ta Ota, meaning “His Many Bears,” which is also the artist’s Indian name. Read more...

(05/23/2006) South Dakota Family Business Association at The U Presents Prestigious Family Business of the Year Awards
The South Dakota Family Business Association (SD-FBA), in conjunction with The University of South Dakota School of Business, paid tribute to three families who have withstood the tests of the competitive marketplace during the 14th annual Prairie Family Business Conference. A panel of five judges representing the SD-FBA board of directors and The University of South Dakota School of Business evaluated the nominations and considered the family business’ contributions to its community and industry, its positive links between family and business and innovative practices. Read more...

(05/23/2006) Librarian at The U Receives National Recognition
Extraordinary staff librarian at The University of South Dakota I.D. Weeks Library, Diane E. Leja, is the recipient of the “ALA RUSA STARS Mentoring Award,” a one-time award offered by the Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section (STARS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Leja serves as an access services manager, in the office of Circulation and Interlibrary Loan. Read more...

(05/23/2006) Dakota Writing Project at The U To Send Members to National Professional Writing Retreats
Five teachers from the Dakota Writing Project, a teachers' organization located at The University of South Dakota, will attend professional writing retreats offered by the National Writing Project this summer. In order to qualify to apply for these highly competitive writing retreats, teachers must have first completed successfully the four-week Dakota Writing Project Summer Invitational Institute and continued to be active teacher-leaders in the Dakota Writing Project. Read more...

(05/23/2006) USD and EROS sign cooperative agreement
The University of South Dakota (USD) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) have forged a cooperative agreement to benefit technology development and research activities at both institutions. USD President James W. Abbott joined USGS EROS Director R. J. Thompson in signing the official document on May 23 at EROS. Read more...

(05/23/2006) The U to Host 60th Annual South Dakota Girls State
For the fifth consecutive year, the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program from May 29-June 3. Read more...

(05/16/2006) Students at The U Raise Money and Awareness for South Dakota Wildlife Foundation
In celebration of Earth Day, students combined their class learning objectives with community outreach to coordinate a fundraising event for the South Dakota Wildlife Foundation. The fundraiser was part of the capstone class for a graduation requirement at The U, the Interdisciplinary Education & Action (IdEA) Program, which supplements classroom study with community service-learning, research or creative activity. Read more...

(05/15/2006) Schoenberner Named May Employee of the Month at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Linda Schoenberner, a secretary in the Division of Continuing Education at The U, was named the Career Service Employee of the Month for May. Read more...

(05/15/2006) Department of Chemistry at The U Earns Prestigious NSF Grant
The University of South Dakota continues to lead the way in undergraduate research as it announces that Dr. Andrew Sykes, professor and acting chair of the Department of Chemistry, has received official notification of a three-year grant award worth $181,050 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site program. The Department of Chemistry will be able to support the research of eight undergraduate students each summer through this grant. Read more...

(05/11/2006) Annual Cutler Award Recipients Named at The U
The University of South Dakota recently named the recipients of its prestigious Richard & Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts. The award winners this year include Dr. Jose Flores of the Department of Mathematical Sciences; Dr. Terry Robertson of the Department of Communcation Studies; and Dr. Matt Fairholm of the Department of Political Science and acting director of the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership. Read more...

(05/11/2006) Professor at The U Receives Distinguished Service Award
Lana Svien, chair of the department of physical therapy at The University of South Dakota was presented with a distinguished service award at The Sanford School of Medicine’s annual poster presentation and reception on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Read more...

(05/11/2006) End of Life Care Organization at The U Receives Two Grants
LifeCircle South Dakota: Partners Improving End of Life Care (“LifeCircleSD”), an organization based at The University of South Dakota, has received two grants from the Wellmark Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. Read more...

(05/11/2006) Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter at The U Wins National Competition
The University of South Dakota’s chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon recently won the Pi Sigma Epsilon national top sales competition. In winning the competition, The U’s Pi Sigma Epsilon students finished ahead of teams from Louisiana State University, Arizona State University, and Virginia Tech. Read more...

(05/11/2006) School of Medicine at The U Honors 2006 Class at Pre-Graduation Ceremony
The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota will honor its 2006 class of graduating doctors at a pre-graduation ceremony May 12 at 3:30 p.m. As an annual tradition, students are presented with academic achievement awards and recognition awards for members of the class followed by the “Affirmation of the Physician.” Read more...

(05/09/2006) Second Case of Mumps Confirmed at The U
The University of South Dakota has confirmed the second case of mumps on campus. Another student case was confirmed on Monday. There are currently two suspected cases on campus and both are employees. They have been excluded from campus and must wait nine days to return or have a negative test for mumps. Six other suspected cases have proven negative. Read more...

(05/09/2006) The University of South Dakota School of Law and Dean Barry Vickrey Named the Recipient of the 2006 John Williams Award
The University of South Dakota School of Law and Dean Barry Vickrey have been named the recipients of the 2006 John Williams Award. The award, which is presented by the Native American Recruitment & Retention Committee, is given annually to a university individual, staff, faculty member, or program in recognition of their efforts for having gone above and beyond in making significant contributions to the American Indian students at The U. Read more...

(05/09/2006) Susanne Skyrm Named College of Fine Arts Distinguished Professor
Dr. Susanne Skyrm, professor of music at The University of South Dakota, is the first biennial College of Fine Arts Distinguished Professor Award recipient. The award, which is supported by the Wayne S. and Esther M. Knutson Endowed Fund, is given to a faculty member who has taught for at least twelve years in the college and achieved excellence in his or her professional research and creative activity. Read more...

(05/09/2006) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at The U to Host Annual New Member Installation
The University of South Dakota chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society will host their 28th annual new member installation on Thursday, May 11. Read more...

(05/08/2006) Over 1,000 Candidates to Receive Degrees During 2006 Spring Commencement at The U
Over 1,000 students are expected to receive their degrees during commencement ceremonies at The University of South Dakota in May. The students will celebrate with the Spring Commencement on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome. Internationally recognized humanitarian Greg Mortenson will deliver the keynote address. Read more...

(05/08/2006) Rawlins Piano Trio at The U to Perform in Taiwan
The Rawlins Piano Trio from the University of South Dakota will depart on May 16 for their second series of concerts and master classes in Taiwan. This trip follows a successful tour in December 2004. The current itinerary includes performances at three universities in Taipei and at the Cultural Center and a number of universities and preparatory arts programs in Kaohsiung. The trio’s host for the event is Dr. Daniel Chang, professor at I-Shou University and a Ph.D. graduate of The University of South Dakota School of Education. Read more...

(05/08/2006) “Freedom Sings” Concert at The U to Feature All-Star Cast
“Freedom Sings,” a live multimedia performance celebrating freedom of expression in America, will be presented Friday, May 19, at 8 p.m. in the Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/08/2006) Education Students at The U Work with Beresford Students in "Operation Coyote"
The School of Education at The University of South Dakota has teamed up with Beresford School District to create a partnership referred to as “Operation Coyote.” One day each semester, students from The U become classroom teachers, teaching lessons at the elementary and secondary level, while classroom teachers from Beresford participate in a professional development day in the district. Read more...

(05/05/2006) Students at The U Inducted into Prestigious Tau Sigma National Honor Society
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce its newest inductees into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society, which recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of transfer students. Blair Determan, of Gregory, S.D., Catherine Herrick of Sioux City, Iowa, Jennifer Stahl from Volga, S.D., Paige L. Gray from Dakota Dunes, S.D., Tamarra Roths from Humboldt, Iowa, Charlene Cowan from Beresford, S.D. and Ryan Koelhmoos, from Cherokee, Iowa, all received this year’s prestigious honor. Read more...

(05/05/2006) College of Fine Arts at The U to Host Children’s Play
In their first collaboration, the Children’s Theatre Company of South Dakota and the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota will present Marlo Thomas’ delightful children’s classic “Free to be…You and Me,” Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and May 15-16 at 10 a.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Read more...

(05/05/2006) Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth at The U to Feature Joyce VanTassel-Baska
The 4th annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth will be held on the campus of The University of South Dakota the week of July 17-21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Delzell Education Center. Opening day of the event will feature Joyce VanTassel-Baska, president of the National Association for Gifted Children. Read more...

(05/05/2006) Business Student at The U Finalist in Respected Scholarship Competition
Travis Rhoades, marketing student at The University of South Dakota, recently placed third in the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) Scholarship Competition. Rhoades, from Blair, N.E., won $1,500 in the competition. In addition, Sioux Falls SMEI donated a reference library of books and sales training materials, worth several thousand dollars, to the Pi Sigma Epsilon chapter at The U. Read more...

(05/05/2006) School of Business at The U Maintains AACSB Accreditation
The University of South Dakota School of Business continues to lead the region in excellence for post-secondary business education. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International Board of Directors recently extended its accreditation of the School of Business at The U in recognition of its extraordinary educational opportunities. Read more...

(05/03/2006) First Case of Mumps Confirmed at The U
The University of South Dakota has confirmed the first case of mumps on campus. A student who lives in one of the university residence halls tested positive for the virus on May 1. There are three other suspected cases on campus with students in isolation and lab tests underway. Read more...

(05/03/2006) Law Student at The U Named South Dakota High School Assistant Debate Coach of the Year
Paul Tschetter, a second-year law student from The University of South Dakota School of Law and assistant debate coach at Vermillion High School, was awarded the assistant coach of the year award by the South Dakota Forensics Coaches Association on Friday, April 7. Tschetter, assists head coach and third-year law student Jeff Connolly at Vermillion High School, where they coach debate and speech. Read more...

April
(04/28/2006) Music Professor at The U to Perform at the Kennedy Center
Aidan Soder, an assistant professor of music at The University of South Dakota, has been selected by Rice University's Shepherd School of Music to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 5, 2006. Read more...

(04/27/2006) Student Action Office at The U Names Featured Community Partner for April
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has selected the City of Vermillion Missouri Valley Recycling Center as the Featured Community Partner for April. The award is designed to make students and community more aware of local service opportunities by highlighting an organization’s mission, services provided and volunteer opportunities available. Read more...

(04/27/2006) Student Action Office at The U Names Featured Student For April
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has selected John Lindberg as the Featured Student for April. Lindberg, from Sioux City, Iowa, is majoring in mathematics education and was nominated for this honor because of a creative activity he performed in conjunction the Interdisciplinary and Education Program (IdEA) at The U. Read more...

(04/27/2006) Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit at The U Opens Summer Season
The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to present the recent ceramic sculpture by E. Valentine DeWald II. The exhibition, entitled “Dreams Unearthed,” is the creative work of the Watertown, S.D., native and 1978 graduate of The U. It will be featured in the main gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts between May 15 and June 4. Read more...

(04/27/2006) World Renowned Flute Musician to Perform at The U
World renowned Indian musician Sikkil “Mala” Chandrasekhar will perform at The University of South Dakota on May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Colton Recital Hall of the Warren Lee Fine Arts building. The performance will be in conjunction with a larger program by Indian musicians. Read more...

(04/27/2006) Medical Student at The U Wins Prestigious Award
Devon Ramaeker, a third-year medical student at the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota, was identified as one of the finest in the region when she was awarded one of four John Gibbons Medical Student Awards for District VI of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). This competitive award was given to Ramaeker, originally from Mason City, Iowa, for her interest in women’s health care and her outstanding academic work. Read more...

(04/27/2006) Two Professors at The U Honored with Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the two recipients of the highest honor bestowed upon teachers at The U. This year’s Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching will go to Dr. Christina (Tina) Keller of the Department of Earth Sciences/Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor Gregory Huckabee of the Division of Business Law, Management and Marketing in the School of Business, and will be presented at the 2006 Spring commencement ceremony on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Read more...

(04/25/2006) Former USD Coach/Administrator Dwane Clodfelter Died Sunday, April 23 in Sioux City
Long-time South Dakota coach and administrator Victor “Dwane” Clodfelter, 87, died Sunday, April 23, at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services for Clodfelter will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 28, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion, S.D., with burial to follow in the Bluffview Cemetery in Vermillion. Visitation will be Thursday April 27, from 5-8 p.m. with the family present at the Hansen Funeral Home in Vermillion. Read more...

(04/25/2006) Student at The U wins top honors at History Conference
Crystal Gorden, a student at The University of South Dakota, Jason Hillman, a student at Buena Vista University, and Sharna Thomason, a student at Northern State University, received awards during the forty-first annual Student History Conference held April 20 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Two Bio-med Students at The U Win Prestigious Awards from American Physiological Society
In recognition for their extraordinary research efforts, two students from the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences at the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota were selected as winners of prestigious awards by the American Physiological Society (APS). The two students, also husband and wife, are Xiaosun Zhou, mentored by Dr. Curtis Kost and Jin Song, mentored by Dr. Douglas Martin. They each received “Cardiovascular Section Research Recognition Awards” at a recognition banquet hosted by the APS in San Francisco in early April, where they were informed that although hundreds applied for the awards, only nine students in the nation were selected for the honor. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Sound Effects Master Fred Newman to Speak, Honk and Boing at The U
Fred Newman, extraordinary sound designer and sound effects master for Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” will speak at The University of South Dakota in promotion of his book, “Mouthsounds,” on Friday, April 28, at 11 a.m. in Slagle Auditorium. A book signing with Newman will follow the program. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Deputy Director for Intelligence at the CIA to Speak at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Ms. Carmen Medina, deputy director for Intelligence at the CIA, will be the featured speaker at the Farber Forum on Thursday, April 27, at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall in Old Main on campus at The U. She will be accompanied by two alumni from The U who currently work for the CIA. Medina was appointed deputy director for Intelligence, Directorate of Intelligence, on Jan. 4, 2005, and she is a member of the three-person executive team that leads the nation's preeminent group of all-source intelligence analysts. Read more...

(04/19/2006) The U to Host Annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp and Ambassadors of Excellence Program
The 23rd annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp and the 18th Annual Ambassadors of Excellence Program will be offered on the campus of The University of South Dakota the last two weeks of July. The camps are designed to challenge South Dakota’s gifted middle and high school students by offering them the opportunity to study with faculty at The U in the arts, sciences, and technology departments. The camp has served over 4,000 children from more than 100 different communities since its beginnings in 1984. These camps are supported by Governor Mike Rounds and the South Dakota Department of Education. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Alumna to Deliver the Annual Lifto Amundson Lecture at The U
Dr. Margaret Heldring, an alumna of The University of South Dakota, will deliver the annual Lifto Amundson Lecture at The U on April 27, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture, which is sponsored by the South Dakota Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, will be held in the continuing education building at The U and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Nursing Students at The U to Participate in Teddy Bear Fair
Nursing students from The University of South Dakota School of Nursing will use what they have learned to educate others when they participate in The Teddy Bear Fair, an educational effort in conjunction the 23rd Annual Black Hills Area Health and Human Services Fair, on Sat. April 29, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center in Rapid City, S.D. Read more...

(04/19/2006) Member of the Financial Aid Staff at The U Receives Outstanding Service Award
Clarence Shoemaker, a member of the financial aid staff at The University of South Dakota has received the outstanding service award from the South Dakota Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SDASFAA). The Outstanding Service Award was created by the SDASFAA in 1994 to honor one member each year for their service to the association over a considerable time through professional contributions and leadership. Read more...

(04/17/2006) Philosophy Speaker at The U to Explore Clint Eastwood Film; Myths of the West
The Department of Philosophy at The University of South Dakota is hosting an appearance by author and professor Joseph Kupfer on April 26 at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. He will present a lecture entitled “Unforgiven: Shooting Holes in Myths of the West.” This event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/17/2006) Tom Brokaw, Alumnus of The U, to Receive Cronkite Award of Excellence from Arizona State University
Tom Brokaw, lead anchor for NBC’s nightly newscast for more than 20 years, will receive the 2006 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Read more...

(04/13/2006) Students in Free Enterprise Team at The U Qualifies for National Competition
The University of South Dakota Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team has qualified for the national SIFE competition. The SIFE team at The U qualified for the national competition after defeating 24 other teams at the regional event held in Minneapolis on March 31. In addition to winning the team competition, the SIFE team won five of the six individual topic areas. The national SIFE competition will be held in Kansas City, May 21-23. Read more...

(04/13/2006) The U to Host 41st Annual History Conference
Graduate and undergraduate students from regional universities and colleges will present papers at the 41st annual Student History Conference, Thursday, April 20, at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/13/2006) The Diviners Theatre Performance Opens at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre closes its 2005-2006 season with “The Diviners,” an award-winning drama by Jim Leonard, April 26-29 at 8 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Read more...

(04/13/2006) Music Copyright Specialist to Speak at The U
Music copyright law specialist Theodore J. Piechocinski will be presenting a series of lectures at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Dr. Piechocinski will be discussing music copyright laws with music majors at The U at 11 a.m. and with business students at 5 p.m. at the Colton Recital Hall on The U’s campus. In addition, Piechocinski will meet with law students at 1 p.m. at The University of South Dakota School of Law. All three events are free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/13/2006) Students at The U Participate in Alternative Spring Break of Service
Instead of hitting the beaches of Cancun or Daytona, twenty-six students from The University of South Dakota participated in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trips with the Student Action Office (SAO). ASB trips give students the opportunity to spend their spring break serving others while learning about social issues and to explore different parts of the U.S. Three trips were organized by the SAO this year. Read more...

(04/12/2006) The U to Host Annual Forum for Graduate Student Research and Creative Work
The University of South Dakota’s annual Forum for Graduate Student Research and Creative Work will be held on Friday, April 21, in the Coyote Student Center from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. As part of the form, graduate and professional students from a variety of disciplines will present their work in multi-disciplinary panels. In addition to the panels, the forum will feature original creative readings, artistic interpretations, and a short theatrical presentation. Read more...

(04/11/2006) Student at The U Selected for Posters on The Hill in Washington, D.C.
A student from The University of South Dakota will present his research on Capitol Hill at an upcoming research exhibition in Washington, D.C. Jesse Van Heukelom, an undergraduate student in chemistry from Vermillion, S.D., has been chosen to present a poster on his research project at the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Posters on the Hill event on April 25. From a pool of 276 national applicants, only 65 posters were chosen to present. The U has sent at least one student every year of the event. Read more...

(04/11/2006) Department of Political Science at The U to Host Democratic Rural Strategists
The University of South Dakota’s Farber Center for Civic Leadership and the Political Science League at The U invite you to meet Dave “Mudcat” Saunders and Steve Jarding, authors of “Foxes in the Henhouse (How the Republicans Stole Rural America and What Democrats Must Do to Run ‘Em Out),” on Tuesday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the Law School courtroom. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/11/2006) Vermillion Literary Project at The U to Unveil Annual Magazine
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) will unveil the 2006 VLP literary magazine at a reception and reading on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. The evening will begin with featured readings from local authors published in the 2006 magazine. Immediately after the authors' reading will be a poetry slam, a competition for poets. Prizes will be awarded to winning poets and slam poets should bring at least three poems if they plan to participate. As always, the VLP reading and slam is free and open to the general public. Copies of the magazine will be available for sale throughout the evening. Read more...

(04/07/2006) Scholar and Expert in American Indian Studies Duane Champagne to Speak at The U
Duane Champagne, a professor of sociology and American Indian studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, will visit classes and serve as the featured speaker for the next Farber Forum at The University of South Dakota. Champagne will present a lecture entitled “Cultural Conservatism in the 21st Century: Contemporary Indian Dilemmas” on April 12 at 4 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/07/2006) Political Science League At The U to Present Stem Cell Research Forum
The Political Science League (PSL) at The University of South Dakota will sponsor a forum on Stem Cell research Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in Slagle Hall. The forum will address the topic of stem cell research with regard to its scientific and medical potentials, political implications and moral repercussions. The forum will be moderated by Dr. Rich Braunstein, of the Department of Political Science at The U. Read more...

(04/07/2006) Viva La Difference Award at The U to Recognize Outstanding Career Service Employee
The Campus Diversity Enhancement Group (CDEG) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Viva La Difference Award. This inaugural prize will be awarded to a career service employee at The University of South Dakota, who through action, effort, or attitude, promotes the university’s values of creating a warmly welcoming environment where diversity and cultural difference can be celebrated and nourished. Read more...

(04/06/2006) Award Winning Poet Julie Sheehan To Give Reading at The U
The Department of English and the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of South Dakota are pleased to announce that award-winning poet Julie Sheehan will read from her new book, “Orient Point,” on campus at The U on Thursday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. in Farber Hall in Old Main. Following the reading will be a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/06/2006) Education Professor at The U Selected to Serve on International Committee
Dr. Maurine Richardson, professor in the School of Education at The University of South Dakota, has been selected to serve on the Adolescent Literacy Committee for the International Reading Association. Read more...

(04/06/2006) Sanford School of Medicine at The U Moves Into Top 10 Ranking From U.S. News and World Report
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine continues to enhance its nationwide reputation by earning recognition for excellence from a national publication. In recognition of its strong achievements in rural medicine, U.S. News and World Report listed the Sanford School of Medicine at The U as 10th in the nation in the 2007 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools,” moving up on the list from 13th in last year’s edition. There are approximately 125 accredited medical schools in the U.S. Read more...

(04/04/2006) International Forum at The U to Address Immigration Issues
The University of South Dakota School of Business will host its monthly International Forum on Wednesday, April 12, at noon in Farber Hall in Old Main. The discussion is entitled “Too Many Immigrants—Are Jobs and Security at Risk?” and it will address a variety of timely issues and concerns surrounding the recent flurry of debate on immigration. Panelists include David Carr, assistant professor of economics at The U, Rubi Mendez, instructor of Spanish at The U and Melissa O’Rourke, attorney and School of Law adjunct professor of immigration law. Dr. Benno Wymar, professor emeritus of economics, will moderate. Read more...

(04/04/2006) Coyoteopoly at the U Teams up with National Organization to help Iraqi Children
A group of business students at The University of South Dakota is teaming up with Operation Iraqi Children, a national organization created to send school supplies to children in Iraq. Coyoteopoly will begin its drive on April 8, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, where students will go door to door throughout the community collecting items. Read more...

(04/03/2006) Two Students at The U Offered Jobs With Teach For America
Two students at The University of South Dakota were recently accepted for a once in a career opportunity with Teach for America (TFA). Ryan O’Connor, a senior political science and speech communication double major from Bloomington, Minn., was offered a position with the Baltimore, district as a secondary social studies teacher. Amber Wegehaupt, a senior English and Spanish double major from Mt. Vernon, S.D., will work in the Los Angeles school district as an English as a Second Language instructor. Read more...

(04/03/2006) The U to Host Free One Day Business Journalist Writing Workshop
A free one-day business journalism workshop will be held on Monday, May 1, at the Al Neuharth Media Center in Vermillion, S.D. It is open to working journalists who wish to improve their writing skills in the field of business. Sign up for the workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. with the seminar to follow at 9 a.m. Read more...

(04/03/2006) Patricia Twedt Selected April Employee of the Month at The U
Patricia Twedt, program assistant in the Student Services Office, is the Career Services Employee of the Month for April at The University of South Dakota. Dean of Students Terisa Remelius presented the award to Twedt during a reception with friends and co-workers on April 3. Read more...

(04/03/2006) Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to Speak at The U
Newt Gingrich, former congressman and Speaker of the House of Representatives, is coming to The University of South Dakota on Monday, April 10, 2006, for the inaugural Edmund Burke Lecture. Read more...

March
(03/31/2006) Guest Pianist Juyeon Kang to Present Recital at The U
The Department of Music at The University of South Dakota will present guest pianist Juyeon Kang in recital Friday evening, April 7 at 8 p.m. The recital will take place in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/30/2006) “Famous” Dave Anderson to Keynote 9th Annual Building Bridges Conference at The U
Dave Anderson, founder of the Famous Dave’s barbeque franchise, will give the keynote address at the 9th Annual Building Bridges Conference at The University of South Dakota. The conference, co-sponsored by the clinical psychology training program, the Department of American Indian Studies, and the Office of Admission at The U, will be held on Friday, April 7. Read more...

(03/30/2006) USD Student Frank Leibfarth Wins National Goldwater Scholarship
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that two of its finest have received prestigious national academic awards. Frank Leibfarth, a Yankton, S.D., native, who is pursuing a double major in chemistry and biology with a minor in Spanish, has earned a Goldwater Scholarship. Zeljko Dvanajscak, from Sioux Falls, S.D, and a third-year biology student, earned honorable mention in the Goldwater Scholarship competition. Read more...

(03/29/2006) Second Year Medical Student at The U Selected to Participate in Prestigious Research Scholars Program
Andrew “A.J.” Gunn, a second year student at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine has been accepted into the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Scholars Program. Gunn will spend next year at the HHMI in Bethesda, Md. He is the first student from The U to be selected to the prestigious HHMI Research Scholars Program. Read more...

(03/29/2006) Artist Alum From The U Contributes to Campus Art Exhibition
The University of South Dakota is pleased to initiate a program of art exhibitions in its Wagner Alumni Center in Vermillion with a showing of watercolors by Beverly Herbrandson Behrens, a 1960 art graduate. Entitled “Country Garden Watercolors,” the exhibit features lively but subtle paintings of flowers and landscapes. “Country Garden Watercolors” will be on view in the Heritage Room Gallery in the Wagner Alumni Center from April 8-May 31. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 from 5-7 p.m., when the public is cordially invited to meet the artist and view her artwork. The Wagner Alumni Center is located at 1110 N. Dakota Street, and the Heritage Gallery is open to the public between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Read more...

(03/29/2006) Computer Science Executive Advisory Board holds Second Annual Meeting at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Computer Science is planning for the future. The department recently established an Executive Advisory Board to provide external guidance and feedback on the departmental, instructional, research and outreach activities of the computer science department. They met for their second annual meeting on March 13. The board consists of representatives from academia, industry, state and federal offices, alumni and current students. Read more...

(03/29/2006) Billionaire investor to speak at Dean’s Lecture at The U
Chicago billionaire investor Jay Robert “J.B.” Pritzker will be the guest lecturer at the Dean’s Lecture sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Business. The event will take place April 12 at 4 p.m. in Patterson Hall Auditorium. Pritzker’s lecture topic will be “Entrepreneurship as seen Through the Eyes of the Prospective Investor.” Read more...

(03/29/2006) Retrospective Symposium on National Indian Affairs Planned for The U
The University of South Dakota Institute of American Indian Studies is pleased to present a symposium on National Indian Policy with the theme “From Termination to Sovereignty: A 50-Year Retrospective Symposium on National Indian Policy.” The symposium will be held April 18-21, 2006, at the Al Neuharth Media Center on campus at The U in Vermillion, S.D. Registration for the entire event is $100, which covers all meals and sessions. Read more...

(03/28/2006) Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence Named Student Action Office Community Partner of the Month at The U
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has selected the Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence (VCADV) as the Featured Community Partner for March. The award is designed to make students and the community more aware of local service opportunities by highlighting an organization’s mission, services provided, and volunteer opportunities available. Read more...

(03/28/2006) Student Action Office at The U Names Matt Whitmore as Featured Student of the Month
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has selected Matt Whitmore as the featured student for March. Whitmore, from Huron, S.D., is a freshman in the honors program at The U, majoring in business management with emphasis in economics and psychology. Since coming to The U, Matt has become active in community service in the Vermillion area and beyond. Read more...

(03/28/2006) SD BRIN To Host Central States Regional IDeA Meeting at The U
On April 20-21, the S.D. Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) will host the 4th Annual Central States Regional IDeA meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the Holiday Inn City Centre. The Central States Regional IDeA meeting is designed to be an opportunity for the participating faculty and staff from North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma to network and learn more about the IDeA program. The meeting will feature a discussion with staff from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about trends and changes within the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR). A grant writing workshop will also be offered. Read more...

(03/27/2006) Education Students at The U Visit Local Hutterite Colony
Fifteen student teachers from The University of South Dakota visited the Bon Homme Hutterische Colony recently to experience the unique classroom settings and culturally diverse student populations the colony has to offer. Read more...

(03/27/2006) Phi Beta Kappa Chapter at The U to Host Distinguished Scholar
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at The University of South Dakota will host University of Chicago Professor Robert J. Richards on Thursday, April 6, as part of the Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar program. The program was created by Phi Beta Kappa to contribute to intellectual life on campuses by sending distinguished scholars to hold discussions with faculty and students. Read more...

(03/27/2006) Law Students at The U Compete in Annual Moot Court Competition
Brandon Taliaferro, a student from Oxford, Miss., is the winner of the annual Sam Masten Intramural Moot Court Competition at The University of South Dakota School of Law. Rebecca Mann from Spearfish, S.D., his opponent, was honored for writing the best appellee brief in the competition. The best appellant brief in the competition was written by Siri Buller from Parker, S.D. The School of Law hosted the annual competition on Wednesday, March 22. The final round was judged by the Supreme Court of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/27/2006) Area High School Seniors Receive Neuharth Scholarships
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the 2006 recipients of the Al Neuharth Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism. The recipients are Bellevue, (Neb.) West High School senior Holly Miller, Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln High School senior Sarah Reinecke and Yankton (S.D.) High School senior Allison Nicole Struck. Read more...

(03/24/2006) USD Students Recognized for Excellence by South Dakota Board of Regents
Student organizations representing The University of South Dakota were afforded special recognition Friday by the South Dakota Board of Regents for community service, academic excellence, and leadership. Read more...

(03/24/2006) Board of Regents Approve Criminal Justice Degree from The U for Sioux Falls
A criminal justice degree from The University of South Dakota will soon be delivered in Sioux Falls through USDSU, the South Dakota Board of Regents decided March 24. Read more...

(03/24/2006) Leadership Changes in Finance and Administration at The U
The University of South Dakota announced today that Mr. Greg Redlin, vice president for finance and administration, will be moving to the position of director of budget and finance, effective April 1, 2006. Read more...

(03/23/2006) Department of Physics and Earth Sciences at The U to Host Astronomy Day
The University of South Dakota will celebrate Astronomy Day on April 11. The Astronomy Day activities will feature a lecture by Dr. William A. Hiscock in Old Main’s Farber Hall at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Department of Physics and Earth Sciences. Dr. Hisock’s lecture is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/23/2006) Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at The U Receives Distinguished Hugh Shields Honor
The Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at The University of South Dakota was recently presented the Hugh Shields Award for Chapter of Excellence by the International Fraternity. One of 11 chapters in the Fraternity to earn the distinction, the Delta Gamma Chapter was honored at the Western Plains Division Leadership Conference in St. Louis. Read more...

(03/21/2006) Education Students at The U Hold Fundraiser for Head Start
Twenty students in The University of South Dakota’s student chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) hosted a raffle fundraiser to purchase equipment for the Head Start programs at The U. Read more...

(03/21/2006) Holocaust Survivor Nesse Godin to Speak at The U
Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin will speak about her emotional experience at The University of South Dakota. The event, sponsored by Amnesty International at The U and USD’s Program Council, is set for Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/21/2006) Intellectual Diversity Forum Planned at The U
The Political Science League at The University of South Dakota is hosting a forum on intellectual diversity. The event is being held Thursday, March 23 at 4 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/21/2006) IdeaFest at The U Features Founder of Doctors Without Borders Canada
The University of South Dakota will host IdeaFest 2006, an annual event geared towards promoting increased research opportunities and activities for undergraduate students at The U, on March 29. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Richard Heinzl, founder of Doctors Without Borders Canada. Heinzl will speak at 8 p.m. in Farber Hall of Old Main. Following his talk, which is free and open to the public, a reception will be held outside Farber Hall. Read more...

(03/17/2006) Kevin Brady Selected March Employee of the Month at The U
Kevin Brady, senior computer support specialist, is the Career Services Employee of the Month for March at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Brady during a reception with friends and co-workers. Read more...

(03/16/2006) Professor of Theater At The U Contributes to National Geographic Software Package
Priscilla Hagen, associate professor of Theater at The University of South Dakota, recently completed recording voiceover narration for the National Geographic Handheld Birds Program, software for recognizing birds out in the field. The project was sponsored by National Geographic, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American Birding Association. The research and development for this program was also funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. Read more...

(03/16/2006) Art Month Celebrated with High School Show at The U
March is National Youth Art Month and an occasion to highlight the role of art and creativity in K-12 education. It is also a chance to recognize the outstanding work being done by art teachers in local communities. Read more...

(03/16/2006) The U to Host 6th Annual Missouri River Institute Research Symposium
The 6th Annual Missouri River Institute Research Symposium will take place on March 28, 2006. A number of individuals involved in the preservation of the Missouri River will present lectures beginning at 9 a.m. in the Hoy and Frankenfeld rooms at the Coyote Student Center (CSC). Posters of research activity along the Missouri River will also be on display throughout the day in the CSC. Read more...

(03/16/2006) International Forum at the U Features U.S. Senator John Thune and a Discussion on South America’s Importance to the United States
The University of South Dakota’s next International Forum will feature U.S. Senator John Thune addressing the issue of foreign relations with South America. “International Forum: Washington Update and why South America is Important to the U.S.” will take place from 3-4 p.m. on March 21, 2006, in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Fine Arts building at The U. Read more...

(03/16/2006) Annual Science Olympiad to be held at The U
The 22nd Annual State Science Olympiad Tournament, hosted by The University of South Dakota, will be held on April 1, 2006, on campus in Vermillion, S.D. Over 200 middle school and high school students representing schools throughout the state of South Dakota will be competing. Read more...

(03/16/2006) Professor of English at The U Wins Award for Book of Poetry
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Lee Ann Roripaugh, associate professor of English, has won the 2004 Book Award in Poetry/Prose from the Association for Asian American Studies for her latest volume of poetry, Year of the Snake. The award will be presented at the annual meeting of The Association for Asian American Studies in Atlanta, Ga. on March 26. Read more...

(03/14/2006) Stories From Aesop’s Fables and Grimm Brothers to be Featured in Story Theatre at The U
Would you like to revisit some of your favorite childhood friends? Henny Penny, the Bremen Town Musicians, and the Golden Goose will be brought to life by University Theatre’s “Story Theatre” at The University of South Dakota. Performances are March 22-25 at 8 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(03/09/2006) American Indian Journalism Institute at The U Accepting Nominations
The Freedom Forum is accepting nominations for the sixth annual American Indian Journalism Institute (AIJI) — the nation’s premier training program for Native American journalism students. The application (www.freedomforum.org/diversity/application2006.pdf) deadline is March 31. In its first five years, AIJI graduated 127 Native American students. Read more...

(03/09/2006) Family Business Association at The U Hosts Annual Conference
The South Dakota Family Business Association (SDFBA) at The University of South Dakota will present the 14th Annual Prairie Family Business Conference, “Keeping the Family Business Healthy,” on April 20-21, 2006, at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(03/06/2006) March 2006 term of the South Dakota Supreme Court to be held at The U's School of Law
Chief Justice David Gilbertson of the South Dakota Supreme Court announced that the Court will hold its March 2006 term at The University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion, S.D. The Court will be in session March 20–22, 2006. Read more...

(03/03/2006) Students from The U Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Kansas City
Twelve students from The University of South Dakota recently worked to make a family’s housing dream come true as part of the Student Action Office (SAO) Habitat for Humanity Alternative Weekend of Service project. The students traveled to Kansas City, Kan., and worked with Kaw Valley Habitat for Humanity (KVHH), which builds homes for low-income people who invest 350 hours of “sweat equity” into their home or other Habitat for Humanity homes. Read more...

(03/03/2006) Vermillion Literary Project at The U Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) invites you to celebrate Women's History Month with a special reading titled “Women's Choice(s).” The reading will take place Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(03/03/2006) Professor of English at The U Wins Prestigious Award for Collection of Short Stories
The University of South Dakota Department of English is pleased to announce that Grieving on the Run, a short story collection by Brian Bedard, associate professor of English, director of creative writing and editor of South Dakota Review magazine, has won the 2005 Serena McDonald Kennedy Award for short fiction from Snake Nation Press. The award includes a $1,000 cash prize and publication of the book. Grieving on the Run will be published some time after July 1, 2006. Read more...

(03/03/2006) Renowned Political Science Professor at The U Releases Autobiography
A political science legend at The University of South Dakota and across the region has released his autobiography. Longtime professor of political science and now professor emeritus of political science at The U, William O. “Doc” Farber, has completed his autobiography entitled “Footprints on the Prairie: The Life and Times of W.O. Farber.” Read more...

(03/01/2006) Innovative Talk Radio Program Debuts on KAOR at The U
KAOR DJ Nicholas E. Damon, a senior in the School of Contemporary Media and Journalism at The University of South Dakota, will host a weekly talk radio program titled “Boundaries 911.” The new program will consist of a live call-in format to explore boundaries as they relate to individuals, relationships, and beyond. The two-hour program also will address general mental health issues. Read more...

February
(02/28/2006) Vermillion Literary Project at The U Extends Invitation to Local Writers
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) Writers' Group invites all interested writers to join them for meetings on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the Washington Street Arts Center at 202 Washington Street in Vermillion. Read more...

(02/28/2006) Governor’s Camp at The U Receives National Attention
Every July for the past 22 years, gifted students from across South Dakota have converged upon the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion for the South Dakota Governor’s Camp. The camp is now gaining national exposure in “SCOPE,” the electronic newsletter for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Curriculum Studies Division. Read more...

(02/28/2006) School of Medicine at The U to Host First Annual Beyond Borders Poster Session
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine will host the first annual “Beyond Borders” poster session Monday, March 6 at the Health Science Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. The event is free and open to the public from 10:30-1:45. The posters will be displayed for public viewing in the Health Science Center first floor foyer area. Read more...

(02/27/2006) Students at The U Spend a Saturday in Service in Vermillion
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota sponsored a Saturday of Service project at three non-profit organizations in Vermillion on Feb. 11. Nineteen students from The U spent the day between the Civic Council, the Senior Citizens Center, and Sharing the Dream in Guatemala. The SAO offers alternative service and civic engagement events to expose students to community issues and support The U’s academic mission. Read more...

(02/24/2006) USD School of Law Student Trial Team Qualifies for National Finals
A team from The University of South Dakota School of Law is heading to the finals of the 31st Annual National Trial Competition after winning in regional competition Feb. 9-11 in Topeka, Kan. The team of Loralea Frank from Norfolk, Neb. and Brian Schumacher from Ainsworth, Neb. will travel to the National Finals March 22-25 in Dallas, Tex. Read more...

(02/24/2006) Author and Conservation Finance Expert to Speak at The U
“From Walden to Wall Street: Frontiers of Conservation Finance” will be the topic of the next Farber Forum on campus at The University of South Dakota. The forum will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(02/24/2006) Dance Marathon at The U Hosts Annual “Roof Sit
The University of South Dakota Dance Marathon has completed a very successful “Roof Sit” event in support of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Executive committee members of Dance Marathon participated in the “Roof Sit,” held on top of the Coyote Student Center on Feb. 23. At 8 p.m., committee members were able to leave the roof as they surpassed their goal and collected $1,005. Read more...

(02/24/2006) Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter at The U Produces CD
The University of South Dakota chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), a national sales and marketing fraternity, has produced a CD featuring local artists titled “Coyote Tracks: Seeing Red.” The CD was created as part of a community service project which will be entered into a competition at the PSE National Convention in Minneapolis, Minn., March 1-5. All proceeds from the CD, which costs $10, will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Read more...

(02/24/2006) Speech and Debate Team at The U Wins Third Consecutive South Dakota State Tournament
The University of South Dakota speech and debate team placed first in the North and South Dakota state tournament held Feb. 10-11 at North Dakota State University. In addition to winning the South Dakota state tournament for the third consecutive year, the speech and debate team at The U also won the combined North and South Dakota title for the second consecutive year. Individually, the speech and debate team had 30 winners. Read more...

(02/17/2006) Chemistry Student at The U Receives Prestigious Travel Grant
Chemistry student Frank Leibfarth, from University of South Dakota, has been selected to receive a chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) travel award from the National Science Foundation. Read more...

(02/16/2006) Vucurevich Children’s Center Named Student Action Office Community Partner of the Month at The U
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has named Vucurevich Children’s Center as the Community Partner of the Month for February. The award is designed to make students and community more aware of local service opportunities by highlighting an organization’s mission, services provided and volunteer opportunities available. Read more...

(02/16/2006) Student Action Office at The U Names Randall Wood as Featured Student of the Month
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota is proud to announce Randall Wood as the February Featured Student of the Month. Wood, from North Sioux City, Iowa, is a biology major at The U and was chosen based upon his volunteer work with the Mental Health Association of Siouxland, an organization that addresses the mental health needs of the tri-state area. Read more...

(02/16/2006) History Professor at The U to Present Paper at Oxford
Steven Bucklin, professor of history at The University of South Dakota, has been selected to present his paper, “Can We Teach Them to Elect Good Men? The Application of Military Force in Mexico and Iraq,” at the Oxford Round Table in Oxford, England. Read more...

(02/16/2006) The U's South Dakota Playhouse will open with Popular Comedy
The University of South Dakota Playhouse will make its debut this summer with performances of the smash hit Forever Plaid in Vermillion, S.D., and Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(02/16/2006) Photo Archives Preservation at The U Gains National Attention
The University of South Dakota photo archives and preservation efforts to protect the university’s history are taking center stage on a national level. Read more...

(02/15/2006) School of Law to Present 9th Biennial Indian Law Symposium
The University of South Dakota School of Law will host the 9th Biennial Indian Law Symposium on March 30-31. The symposium invites national and regional speakers and panelists to share their expertise on various aspects of Indian law issues. The theme of the 2006 symposium is “Brightening the Outlook of Indian Youth.” Panels on juvenile justice, education in Indian country and other topics will be held on Friday, March 31. Read more...

(02/15/2006) Professor of Music at The U Publishes Caribbean Music Encyclopedia
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that a Dr. David Moskowitz, professor of musicology from the Department of Music has recently published a book entitled, Caribbean Popular Music: An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall. Read more...

(02/15/2006) Archive Photograph Exhibit from The U on Display in Sioux Falls
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the traveling exhibition of 50 black and white photographs, prepared from original negatives selected from the USD Photograph Collection, Archives and Special Collections, I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(02/15/2006) Theatre Students from The U Excel at Regional Competition
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre captured numerous awards at the regional competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF), Jan. 22-27 in Fargo, N.D. Read more...

(02/14/2006) Entrepreneurship Organization at The U Partners With Vermillion Chamber of Commerce for Workshop
The University of South Dakota issues a call to all local inventors as it partners with the Vermillion Chamber of Commerce and Development Company to assist area entrepreneurs in their efforts to develop and market their ideas. Read more...

(02/10/2006) Shellie Harden Selected February Employee of the Month at The U
Shellie Harden, secretary for the Student Activities Center, is the Career Services Employee of the Month for February at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Harden during a reception Feb. 3 with friends and co-workers. Read more...

(02/09/2006) Popular Comedy “Crimes of the Heart” to Open at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize Winning comedy, Crimes of the Heart, Feb. 22 – 25 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(02/09/2006) Dean Orvis Named Student Action Office Featured Student at The U
Dean Orvis, a senior from Geddes, S.D., has recently been named the December Featured Student by the Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota. Orvis was chosen for this award based on his outstanding leadership in organizing a group of eleven students who traveled to Mississippi during Thanksgiving week to do hurricane relief work. Read more...

(02/09/2006) Students at The U Partner with Mt. Marty Students for Alternative Service Event
Students from The University of South Dakota and Mt. Marty College joined together Jan. 28 for an Alternative Saturday of Service in Yankton. Seven students from The U worked in conjunction with nine Mt. Marty College students at the Yankton Women’s Shelter. The women’s shelter provides shelter, treatment, and referrals to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse. Read more...

(02/08/2006) Student Action Office at The U Announces First Annual Brown Bag Series of Workshops
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota is proud to announce the first annual Community Brown Bag Series. In this series, the SAO will offer several workshops about topics such as community development, community leadership, cross-cultural awareness, non-profit management, and more. These sessions, which last approximately one hour each, are free to the community. Read more...

(02/08/2006) Law Professor from The University of South Dakota Appearing in U.S. Supreme Court Case
Law Professor Roger Baron, from The University of South Dakota, has been asked to appear with attorneys before the U.S. Supreme Court on a case dealing with the “right of reimbursement” connected to health insurance offered through the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Read more...

(02/08/2006) Vermillion Literary Project At The U to Host Poetry Festival
The University of South Dakota extends an invitation for area students and residents to explore their creative side as The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) hosts its annual poetry festival on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Most of the scheduled events will take place on campus at The U in Vermillion and will offer participants the opportunity to write poetry during morning and afternoon workshops led by featured professional writers, attend a noontime reading of poetry by these writers, attend a talk on performing and publishing poetry and attend (and possibly participate in) an evening poetry slam, a competition for poets. Read more...

(02/08/2006) International Forum at the U to Discuss Costs of Iraq
The University of South Dakota’s next International Forum will address the following questions: “What drastic U.S. budget cuts will remain with us for many years? Are there ways that some of these war related costs could be reduced, such as having UN or Arab League troops try to bring peace to Iraq?” The forum will take place Feb. 22 at noon in the Frankenfeld A& B rooms of the Coyote Student Center on the campus of The U in Vermillion. Read more...

(02/08/2006) USD Alumni Director Courtney Marshall Elected to Serve on National Alumni Committee
On Jan. 1, 2006, Courtney Marshall, executive director of The University of South Dakota Alumni Association, began a 4-year term of serving on the National Educational Alumni Trust (NEATrust) Executive Committee. Marshall was chosen from a pool of approximately 200 colleagues for this position. Read more...

(02/02/2006) Student Action Office at The U Awarded Federal Grants to Support Academic and Community Engagement
The Student Action Office (SAO), the academic engagement center at The University of South Dakota, and various university faculty and staff have recently been awarded grants from the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education. The grants, funded by the federal Corporation for National & Community Service, are designed to support student and faculty efforts in service-learning, a teaching and learning method that allows students to meet community needs while learning course content. Read more...

(02/02/2006) School of Fine Arts at The U Presents Stilwell Art Competition and Exhibition
For the past 20 years, The University of South Dakota has honored the creative achievements of its art students in the annual Stilwell Competition and Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be on display in the main galleries of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts in Vermillion from Feb.10 to March 2. The show opens with a special awards ceremony from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb.10. The public is invited to attend the event which features music, food, and outstanding art. Read more...

(02/02/2006) Law Students at The U Volunteer Free Tax Assistance
Thirty Law students at The University of South Dakota will offer free income tax assistance through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA offers free federal income tax preparation and e-filing to low-income, elderly, and non-English speaking taxpayers. Read more...

(02/01/2006) Administration at The U Approves Return of Strollers Organization
The University of South Dakota President Jim Abbott, along with Assistant Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Terisa Remelius, have granted approval to the Strollers organization to host the 83rd annual Strollers Show on Feb. 24-25 on campus at The U in Slagle Auditorium. Read more...

(02/01/2006) Legendary Civil Rights Attorney to Speak at The U
Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray, who represented Rosa Parks after she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, will speak at The University of South Dakota Feb. 15-16. Gray will keynote the 5th annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium at the courtroom of The University of South Dakota School of Law on Wednesday Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. with a reception to honor Gray following. On Thursday Feb. 16, Gray will deliver the 2006 Martin Luther King Jr. Campus address at 7:30 p.m. in the Slagle Hall Auditorium. Both events are free and open to the public. Read more...

January
(01/30/2006) Professor at The U Returns from Second Tour of Duty in Iraq
2004 Navy Reserve Force Sailor of the Year, Larry Tentinger, has returned to The University of South Dakota in time for the spring semester. Chief Petty Officer Larry Tentinger was on his second tour of duty in Iraq and has been gone since Dec. 2004, serving as the operations chief for an expeditionary medical fleet hospital. Read more...

(01/30/2006) School of Education at The U Partners With South Dakota Public Broadcasting
The School of Education at The University of South Dakota announces its plans to partner with South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) for a new televised companion to an advice column that originated on SDPB’s website. For over a year, the School of Education at The U has responded to the public’s questions about education in their online “Educated Answers” column. SDPB has invited the School of Education to increase the exposure of “Educated Answers” by going on the air. Read more...

(01/30/2006) Children's Center Offers Unique Learning Opportunities at The U
The Vucurevich Children’s Center on campus at The University of South Dakota isn’t your ordinary daycare center. It’s true, the center takes care of dozens of local youngsters each day, but students in the preschool program at the center are getting more than they bargained for when their parents first signed them up. Read more...

(01/20/2006) South Dakota Law Review Dedicates Latest Volume to Criminal Justice Professor at The U
The South Dakota Law Review will dedicate its 51st volume to The University of South Dakota Professor Mike Roche. The issue, featuring a special section with dedications to Dr. Roche written by academics, lawyers, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system, will be available in February. Read more...

(01/18/2006) University Theatre at The U to Host State One-Act Play Festival
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will host the South Dakota High School Activities Association One-Act Play Festival, Feb. 2-4 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/18/2006) Garrison Keillor Returning to The U with Hit Radio Show
Garrison Keillor is coming back to The University of South Dakota, only this time he’ll bring a few friends along for the journey. Keillor is bringing his hit radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion,” to the DakotaDome on Saturday, April 29. The show will feature instruments from the collections of the world-renowned National Music Museum. Read more...

(01/18/2006) School of Law to Host Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium at The U
The Fifth Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 at 4 p.m. in the courtroom of The University of South Dakota School of Law. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(01/18/2006) The University of South Dakota Releases Fall 2005 Dean’s List, School of Law Dean’s List and Academic Recognition List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s List for the 2005 fall semester, with 1,244 students named to the list. According to Board of Regents policy, students who achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 while earning 12 or more credit hours with no incomplete or failing grades are eligible for the Dean's List. Read more...

(01/12/2006) USD Law Student Experience in Cambodia Subject of Next Farber Forum at The U
“Human Trafficking in Cambodia” will be the subject of the next Farber Forum at The University of South Dakota on Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at 4 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. Read more...

(01/11/2006) Cure the Winter Blues with Poetry Slam at The U
Suffering from winter blues? Stir up some excitement by taking part in a Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Slam, with featured writer Annie Christain, at the Coffee Shop Gallery (24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion) on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. Slam writers should bring three poems for this poetry competition. Everyone is welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Read more...

(01/09/2006) Spirit of Pioneer South Dakota Doctor Lives on At The U
South Dakota has a long history of pioneers—pioneer farmers, pioneer store owners and pioneer doctors. Thanks to the generous donation of Jim Griffith, an Avon, S.D. native, some of the pioneer spirit will live on at The University of South Dakota’s I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(01/09/2006) Debra Coaker Selected January Employee of the Month at The U
Debra Coaker, program assistant in the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is the Career Services Employee of the Month for January at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Coaker during a reception Jan. 4 with friends and co-workers. Read more...

(01/06/2006) Wal-Mart is Subject of Next International Forum at The U
"Does Wal-Mart Represent Globalization at the Local Level?" will be the next topic of the International Forum, sponsored by The University of South Dakota’s School of Business. The forum will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25 in Old Main’s Farber Hall and is open to the public. Read more...

(01/04/2006) USD President James W. Abbott to attend U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education
The University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott has been invited by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings to attend the U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education Jan. 5-6, 2006, in Washington, D.C. Read more...

(01/04/2006) Photograph Exhibition from The U Traveling to Yankton
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the traveling exhibition of 50 black and white photographs, prepared from original negatives selected from the USD Photograph Collection, Archives and Special Collections, I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

2005
December
(12/27/2005) Sanford Gift to Benefit USD School of Medicine
Residents of South Dakota have many blessings to count as they look forward to the new year. Today hometown philanthropist T. Denny Sanford gave them 20 million more. Read more...

(12/22/2005)
Read more...

(12/20/2005) USD Foundation Receives $5 Million Anonymous Gift for Construction of New Business School at The U
An anonymous gift of $5 million is energizing the efforts toward construction of a new School of Business at The University of South Dakota. The gift is offered as a challenge to others to support a new building to house the extraordinary educational programs provided by the USD School of Business. Read more...

(12/20/2005) New Director Hired for Wegner Health Science Information Center at The U
The Wegner Health Science Information Center announced that Carolyn Warmann is the new director of the center. Warmann, who had been serving as interim director since March, became director Dec. 1, following a national search. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Student at The U Selected for NASA Internship
Scott Hansen, a student at The University of South Dakota, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Johnson Space Center Cooperative Education Program. The program, which will begin in January of 2006, requires a minimum of three semesters or “tours” at Johnson Space Center. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Business Students at The U Eligible for Statewide Scholarship
The Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) Sioux Falls affiliate is accepting applications for $9,000 in scholarships to be awarded in April, 2006. The scholarships are available to students attending institutions of higher learning in South Dakota. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Student at The U Appointed Regional Vice-President of Pi Kappa Alpha
Andrew Davis of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at The University of South Dakota has been appointed to the position of Great Plains Regional vice president. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Sigma Alpha Epsilon at The U Receives Numerous Chapter Awards
Members the University of South Dakota chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) recently attended the SAE Province Tau Leadership School where they received a number of regional awards. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Department of History Professor at The U Receives Award From Vermillion Middle School
Judith Lynn Sebesta, a professor at The University of South Dakota in the Department of History, has been honored for her collaboration with Vermillion Middle School. Read more...

(12/19/2005) Student at The U Receives Prestigious National Human Resources Scholarship
Matt McKinney a senior Human Resource Management student at The University of South Dakota has been awarded the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation Scholarship. McKinney, from Storm Lake, Iowa, is one of only two students in the U.S. to receive the scholarship this year. Read more...

(12/15/2005) Deputy Secretary of State and U Alumnus Selected as 2005 Toll Fellow
A graduate from The University of South Dakota has been named one of the 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation. Chad Heinrich, Deputy Secretary of State, is one of 40 leaders selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by the Council of State Governments (CSG). Heinrich received his master’s in public administration from The U. Read more...

(12/12/2005) 450 Candidates to Receive Degrees During 2005 Winter Commencement at The U
The University of South Dakota is planning for 450 graduates during their annual commencement ceremony in December. 287 undergraduate and 163 graduate students will receive degrees as part of the 30th annual Winter Commencement on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the DakotaDome on The U’s campus in Vermillion. Dr. Kathryn Johnson, member of the South Dakota Board of Regents and owner of Johnson Environmental Concepts of Rapid City. Her commencement address is entitled “Active Minds and Strong Shoulders.” Read more...

(12/09/2005) Entrepreneurship Team at The U Hosts First Idea Competition with Extraordinary Results
The University of South Dakota Entrepreneurship Team (“E-Team”) hosted their first annual Extraordinary Idea Competition on Nov. 15. Twenty-one USD student applicants submitted ideas to the competition, which awarded $2,000 in prizes donated by School of Business professor Bob Tosterud's company, His Essence, LLC. Student applicants came from several schools on campus including business, education, arts and sciences, and fine arts. Read more...

(12/09/2005) Vermillion Literary Project Invites Submissions for Holiday Writing Contest at The U
The Thanksgiving everyone except the cook gets food poisoning. The Mother’s Day when Joe’s mother announces she’s entering a nunnery. The Christmas you receive a stop-smoking kit as your only present… Ramadan, Father’s Day, Kwanzaa, Independence Day, Valentine’s Day, Rosh Hashanah, Native American Day, Mardi Gras, Martin Luther King Day, Easter, and more. There are so many possibilities for your writing inspiration. Read more...

(12/09/2005) USD Sponsored Ambassadors of Excellence Travelling to Greece for Goodwill Visit
The South Dakota Ambassadors of Excellence, a group of high school students from across the state who have distinguished themselves through academic and creative talents, will be traveling on a goodwill journey to Greece on Dec. 26, 2005 and returning Jan. 4, 2006. Read more...

(12/07/2005) Professor of Political Science at The U Joins Hurricane Katrina Advisory Group
The Department of Political Science at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Dr. Dwight Vick has been appointed to serve on the Katrina Advisory Group (KAG), a panel of experts dedicated to examining the problems that plagued the disaster response to the devastation Katrina left in its wake. Read more...

(12/05/2005) Vermillion Native Named December Employee of the Month at The U
Curt Jopling, computer support analyst in Information Technology Services, is the Career Services Employee of the Month for December at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Jopling during a reception with his co-workers. Read more...

(12/05/2005) School of Medicine Students from The U Present Research at National Conference
Two students from The University of South Dakota School of Medicine presented their research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Metabolic Syndrome in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more...

(12/02/2005) Coyoteopoly at The U Has Record Breaking Year in Community Service
Business students at The University of South Dakota participating in the organization Coyoteopoly once again took on the mission to conduct a food drive for the Vermillion Food Pantry. Before the students started their campaign on Oct. 29, the rapidly emptying shelves signaled the onset of what might have been a long winter for some of the region’s less fortunate families. Read more...

(12/02/2005) U Alumnus Releases Fourth Musical CD
The University of South Dakota alumnus Matthew Mayer, a nationally recognized piano player, originally of Canistota, S.D., will release his fourth solo piano CD Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005. Read more...

(12/01/2005) Flag from Operation Enduring Freedom Donated to The U by Alumnus and Soldier serving in Kuwait
The University of South Dakota is the proud recipient of an American flag flown from a patrol boat in Kuwait. Wendy Pederson, whose husband Paul is serving in Kuwait as part of Operation Enduring Freedom presented the flag to President James W. Abbott. The flag was flown from the patrol boat during Dakota Days 2005. Read more...

November
(11/30/2005) Art Student at The U Presents “Robots and Ether”
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to present the thesis exhibition of master of fine arts student Krista Scholten between Nov. 29 and Dec. 8. Entitled “Robots and Ether,” the show features bold, colorful objects and installations that reflect Scholten’s examination of the emotional significance of various non-traditional materials spiced with humorous post-modern playfulness. Read more...

(11/30/2005) Students at The U Volunteer with Area Shelters
Students at The University of South Dakota continued the university’s tradition of community service when a group traveled to Omaha and Council Bluffs to serve at two community agencies supporting struggling individuals and families. The project was initiated through the Student Acton Office’s (SAO) programs for alternative service and civic engagement, which are in support of The U’s academic and service missions. By the time the students traveled home, they had provided 114 hours of service. Read more...

(11/30/2005) First Year Experience Class to Host Charity Poker Tournament at The U to Benefit American Cancer Society
The “Poker and the Meaning of Life” First Year Experience class will be hosting a charity Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society at noon, Dec. 3, 2005, at the Washington Arts Center in Vermillion. Read more...

(11/30/2005) Researchers at The U Earn Awards For Extraordinary Work
Several researchers from The University of South Dakota were presented with awards for their outstanding contributions to a variety of fields during a ceremony at the home of President James W. Abbott. The awards ceremony was the capstone of the President’s Research Day at The U, an event that featured presentations highlighting examples of the many great research stories on campus. Read more...

(11/30/2005) Department of Art at The U Presents Senior Art Exhibition
The Department of Art at The University of South Dakota marks an important annual milestone as the Main Gallery hosts a thesis exhibition for four art students completing their bachelor of fine arts degrees this fall. Entitled “Process to Perception,” the show is open to the public from Dec. 12-17 with a free reception on Friday, Dec. 16 from 7-9 p.m. The exhibition contains an exciting variety of artwork including paintings, photography, prints, and sculpture exploring a wide range of material, techniques, styles and artistic visions. Read more...

(11/29/2005) Giving Tree at The U Planned to help area Children
The Career Service Advisory Council (CSAC) at The University of South Dakota will once again be sponsoring a Giving Tree at the Coyote Student Center this holiday season. The tree will be displayed from Nov. 29 through Dec. 6. Read more...

(11/29/2005) The U's Beschorner Among Top Three for Harlon Hill Trophy as NCAA Division II Football Player of the Year
South Dakota quarterback Wesley Beschorner, who led the nation in passing efficiency in 2005 and directed the Coyotes to its first North Central Conference title since 1978, has been named as one of the three top vote-getters for the Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year, according to an announcement made today by the Harlon Hill Trophy Committee. Read more...

(11/22/2005) Wakonda Resident Named November Employee of the Month at the U
John Orr, crew leader in Facilities Management, was named the Career Services Employee of the Month for November at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Orr during a reception with his co-workers. Read more...

(11/22/2005) The U Receives Department of Justice Grant to Help Prevent Dating Violence
The Office on Violence Against Women in the U.S. Department of Justice has granted an award of $200,000 to help reduce violent crimes against women on campus at The University of South Dakota and the surrounding community. The major goal of the grant is to unify efforts between the university and the community to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Read more...

(11/22/2005) Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at The U Elected to National Board
Matthew C. Moen, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the John and Mary Lohre Distinguished Professor, was recently elected to the nine-member executive board of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) at its annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more...

(11/22/2005) Unseld named November Feature Student at The U
Jennifer Unseld, Pierce, Neb., has recently been named the November Featured Student by the Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota. Unseld, a junior at The U, was chosen for this award based on her outstanding commitment to community service. Read more...

(11/22/2005) Chicago Tribune Writer to give Journalist's Perspective on the Death Penalty during Speech at The U
Acclaimed criminal justice reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Maurice Possley, will give his presentation, “What’s Wrong with the Death Penalty? A Journalist’s Perspective,” at 4 p.m., Nov. 29, 2005, in Old Main’s Farber Hall on campus at The University of South Dakota. Possley’s appearance is sponsored by The Farber Center for Civic Leadership, Political Science League and Amnesty International. Possley’s speech is free and open to the public. Read more...

(11/22/2005) Students, Alumni and Supporters Honored by School of Business at The U
Current and former students were in the spotlight as The University of South Dakota School of Business held its annual business school honors luncheon Oct. 22. Awards were presented for outstanding student, outstanding graduate student and distinguished service awards for alumni, South Dakotan, special merit and outstanding businessman. Read more...

(11/18/2005) Thyroid Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure in new South Dakota Research Study
A new study in rats is giving researchers hope that more aggressive treatment of hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism will result in a reduction of heart disease in human beings. Because roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population suffers from hypothyroidism or borderline hypothyroidism, the insufficient production of thyroid hormones, the team’s discovery could potentially lead to improvement in patients with heart disease. Read more...

(11/15/2005) International Forum at The U to Address The Cost of War in Iraq
A swelling economic price tag accompanies the tragic cost in human life resulting from the U.S. led war in Iraq. A panel of regional experts will attempt to identify and explore these costs in the November International Forum at The University of South Dakota, entitled “How Much Longer Can We Afford Iraq?” The forum will take place at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Farber Hall in Old Main at The U. Read more...

(11/15/2005) Iraq War Vet and Bronze Star Recipient to Speak at The U
Joel Arends, a former Army Infantry Platoon Leader and recipient of the Bronze Star, presents a first hand, boots-on-the-ground account of the fight to defend freedom and keeping peace in Iraq. Arend’s speech entitled: “Where the River Bends: How the Next Greatest Generation is Defending Liberty and Freedom in Iraq” will take place on Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. Read more...

(11/15/2005) Welcome Table Named as November Featured Community Partner by Student Action Office at The U
The Welcome Table in Vermillion has been named the November featured community partner by the Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota. The Welcome Table provides a free community meal served every Monday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Vermillion. The featured community partner award is designed to make students more aware of local service opportunities by highlighting an organization’s mission, service provided and volunteer opportunities available. Read more...

(11/09/2005) Literary Organization at The U to Host Poetry Slam Featuring Writer Dennis Sjolie
A fantastic voyage in literary language and exotic caffeinated beverages awaits you at the next Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) poetry slam, featuring writer Dennis Sjolie. Everyone is welcome to join the VLP at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion, S.D., on Thursday, Dec.1, at 7 p.m. Read more...

(11/09/2005) USD Foundation Announces Financial Results, New Leadership
Over a ten-year period, The University of South Dakota Foundation has provided $54 million to The U for scholarships, buildings, faculty and other support. The Foundation expressed its continuing support of extraordinary academics at The U during its annual meeting of trustees in October, when it announced its fiscal year 2005 financial results. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, the Foundation directly provided $5.3 million to The U for support, including $3 million for scholarships. Read more...

(11/07/2005) Political Science and Psychology Alumnus from The U Receives Minnesota Vision Award
Scott Marquardt, an alumnus of The University of South Dakota, has been selected as a recipient of the 2005 Economic Development Associates of Minnesota (EDAM) Minnesota Vision Award. Read more...

(11/07/2005) Departments of Music and Theater at The U to Feature Local Talent in The Secret Garden
University Theatre and the Department of Music at The University of South Dakota invites everyone to join them for a night of hope and renewal of the spirit during their upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Tickets to “The Secret Garden” are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens (62+), $8 for youth (k-12 and non-USD students), and $4 for USD students with a valid University ID. The box office will be open in the afternoons beginning Monday, Nov. 21. Read more...

(11/07/2005) Faculty Art Exhibition on Display at The U
Members of The University of South Dakota Art Faculty are currently exhibiting art work in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The show, which runs through Nov. 20, features recent work of seven studio faculty, representing a wide range of artistic disciplines including drawing, ceramics, graphics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Read more...

(11/04/2005) Professor at The U Invited to Participate in International Math Program
Phillip S. Harrington, assistant professor of math at The U has been invited to participate in a research program at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematical Physics (ESI) in Vienna, Austria. The program will bring together scientists from around the world to collaborate on research problems related to the topics of the conference. Harrington will be visiting the Institute from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, during which time he will be presenting a talk on his own mathematics research. Read more...

(11/04/2005) School of Law Professor at The U gives Presentation to Canadian Conference on Elderlaw
Law professor Michael J. Myers from The University of South Dakota School of Law was a featured speaker at the Canadian Conference on Elderlaw Oct. 29-30, 2005. Meyers was invited to the conference to present a case study on how to develop a university Elderlaw outreach program without funding. Read more...

(11/04/2005) Librarian at The U Receives Award for Distinguished Service
The University of South Dakota is pleased to recognize the achievements of one of its finest. Joe Edelen of Vermillion, S.D., received the Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the South Dakota Library Association (SDLA) which was held in Pierre S.D. Edelen is the bibliographic control librarian and systems administrator at the I.D. Weeks Library at The U. Read more...

(11/04/2005) Gov. Rounds and Gov. Hoeven make friendly wager on NCC title game
Gov. Mike Rounds and Gov. John Hoeven today announced that they have agreed to a friendly wager regarding the outcome of tomorrow afternoon' s North Central Conference (NCC) game between the University of South Dakota and the University of North Dakota. The 16th-ranked USD football team (8-2, 3-2 NCC) will play seventh-ranked UND in what shapes up to be the NCC title game at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D. Read more...

(11/04/2005) Student-Directed One-Act Plays Open Nov. 17 at The U
Student work will be featured in The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre’s annual workshop production of one-act plays. Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in advanced directing will present a diverse assortment of short plays, Nov. 17-19 at 7 p.m. in the Arena Theatre at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/04/2005) International Studies Program at The U to Host Symposium Marking the 10th Anniversary of the End of the War in Bosnia
The International Studies Program at The U will present a symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, which brought an end to the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The topic of the symposium is entitled “A Decade of Peace in Bosnia: Dayton Plus Ten.” The symposium will take place Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(11/03/2005) Political Science League at The U Hosts 3rd Annual College Democrats/College Republicans Debate
The Political Science League will host the 3rd Annual College Republicans/College Democrats Debate at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 in Old Main’s Farber Hall. Read more...

(11/03/2005) The Mixed Blood Theatre to Host “According to Coyote” at The U
The Mixed Blood Theatre of Minneapolis, Minn., will present its wildly entertaining play "According to Coyote" at The University of South Dakota at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Farber Hall. “According to Coyote” is a collection of American Indian legends and stories suited for all ages. The performance is sponsored by Campus Diversity, Student Life, TRIO Programs, and the Department of American Indian Studies at The U. Read more...

(11/03/2005) Grammy® Nominated Artist to Perform at The U
Grammy® Nominated Artist, Petronel Malan, will be this year’s Department of Music Rawlins Visiting Artist at The University of South Dakota. Malan released her debut recording "Transfigured Bach: The Complete Bach Transcriptions of Bartok, Lipatti and Friedman," in 2003. The recording was nominated for three Grammy awards, including "Best Instrumental Solo Album 2004.” Read more...

(11/02/2005) Vets Club at The U to Sponsor Community Supper Honoring Veterans
Veterans, along with their family and friends, are invited to join The University of South Dakota Veterans Club for its first ever community supper. The event takes place Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at the Vermillion Armory with serving to begin at 5 p.m. Read more...

(11/02/2005) Regional Computer Science Contest to be held at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Computer Science is proud to host a regional computer science programming contest on Nov. 5 on campus at The U. Students from the computer science department will compete in a 16 team field for the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) regional programming competition. The ACM is the national society for computing. Read more...

(11/01/2005) International Business Leader and Political Expert to Present Volk Symposium Lecture at The U
The University of South Dakota’s School of Business is pleased to announce that this year’s Burke-Bank West Lecture Series & Art Volk Accounting Symposium guest speaker is Mr. Peter G. Peterson. Peterson is an international business leader and was a significant political figure during the Nixon administration. Read more...

(11/01/2005) Covering the Company from Top to Bottom: Business Journalism Workshop to be held at The U
A free one-day business journalism workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, in Vermillion, S.D. It is open not only to business journalists, but also to journalists covering other beats who wish to learn more about business. Read more...

October
(10/31/2005) School of Medicine at The U to Host Cultural Awareness and Community Services Week
During the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 4, third year medical students will spend a week studying cultural diversity and providing community service with several diverse populations. This marks the first year that all third year medical students will participate in an entire week dedicated to cultural diversity. Read more...

(10/31/2005) Students at The U Encouraged to Enter Two Entrepreneur Competitions
All students from The University of South Dakota are encouraged to participate in the first Extraordinary Idea Competition sponsored by the entrepreneurship team at The U. In order to compete in the competition, students must write a brief three page concept paper describing an original business idea. The idea can be anything; a big or small business, new product, or an idea to improve campus. All concept papers are due Nov. 3. Students with the top ten ideas will then be asked to give a short presentation to a panel of judges on Nov. 15. Read more...

(10/31/2005) Job Fair at The U to Help Students and Employers Connect
Students looking toward life after graduation are invited to attend the annual job fair at The University of South Dakota on Nov. 3, 2005, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rushmore Rooms at Coyote Student Center at The U. Approximately 30 employers will be present to discuss full time career and internship opportunities within their organizations. Read more...

(10/31/2005) Student Action Office at The U Helps Des Moines Homeless
Students from The University of South Dakota are reaching out to lend a helping hand in Iowa. The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota recently took a group of 11 students to Des Moines, Iowa as part of a service-learning experience on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The group worked primarily with the Iowa Homeless Youth Center (IHYC), which provides numerous services to both homeless and disadvantaged youth in Des Moines. Read more...

(10/31/2005) School of Medicine at the U receives $7.4 Million Grant Designed to help American Indians Through Research Partnerships
American Indians in South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and elsewhere will benefit significantly from a new $7.4 million grant awarded to The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Center for Disabilities, along with a number of other partners from across the region. Read more...

(10/27/2005) Elite Dive Team Works with Researchers at The U to Map Sunken Steamboat in Missouri River
An elite historical dive team from the National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center in Santa Fe, N.M., is spending time near Vermillion, S.D. this week. The team is mapping the steamboat wreckage of the “North Alabama,” which hit a snag in the Missouri River and sunk in 1870. Read more...

(10/27/2005) Department of Chemistry at The U Receives Award for Academic Excellence and Innovation
The University of South Dakota Department of Chemistry is the recipient of the 2nd annual Award for Academic Excellence and Innovation. The award was developed to increase the visibility of extraordinary academics at The U and to recognize individuals or units that have played a role in moving academic programs toward true national leadership. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Royce Engstrom, presented the award to the department. Read more...

(10/26/2005) Department of Chemistry at The U Receives Prestigious National Science Foundation Grant
The University of South Dakota is poised to continue its tradition as a regional leader in undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry at The U has been awarded a $2,973,000 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Northern Plains Undergraduate Research Center (NPURC). The U now stands with Purdue and Ohio State University as a participant in one of only three such centers in the nation. Read more...

(10/25/2005) Service Organization Coyoteopoly Hosts Food Drive at The U
Coyoteopoly, a student organization at The University of South Dakota, is set to partner with the city of Vermillion to host a food drive for the Vermillion Food Pantry, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. Read more...

(10/25/2005) Health and Wellness Day at The U Promotes Community Health
The Office of Student Life at The University of South Dakota invites you to join them for the 2005 Health and Wellness Day at The U, which will take place Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in the Rushmore Rooms of the Coyote Student Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and attendees are free to come and go at their leisure. Read more...

(10/25/2005) Federalist Society at The U Sponsors Discussion on Supreme Court
The Federalist Society at The University of South Dakota invites everyone to join them for a discussion entitled “The Role of the Supreme Court in Modern Day Society,” on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the court room of the School of Law at The U. Read more...

(10/24/2005) South Dakota Women's Cross Country Team Claims Fourth Straight NCC Title; Nielsen, Turgeon Win Individual Titles
The nationally-ranked South Dakota women's cross country team made history at the North Central Conference Championships on Saturday and they did it in a big way. For the fourth consecutive year, the women's cross country team claimed the North Central Conference title, scoring 32 points at the league meet held today in Grand Forks, N.D. The South Dakota men's team, led by individual titlist Tony Turgeon, was second in the team standings with 49 points. Read more...

(10/21/2005) Spanish Instructor at The U Named South Dakota Language Teacher of the Year
Diane Van Den Oever, a Spanish instructor at The University of South Dakota has been named the Teacher of the Year by the South Dakota World Language Association, an affiliate of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages. She received the award on Oct. 15 and was selected from language teachers throughout the state of South Dakota, including secondary and college/university teachers. Read more...

(10/20/2005) Schools of Law and Business at The U Among the Nation's Best
The Princeton Review has named The University of South Dakota School of Law a “Best 159 Law School” and The University of South Dakota School of Business a “Best 237 Business School.” This distinction places The U among schools such as MIT, Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, and the University of California at Berkley. Read more...

(10/20/2005) Director of Clinical Psychology at The U Appointed to the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Dr. Barbara A. Yutrzenka, director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program at The University of South Dakota has been appointed by the governor to serve a three year term on the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of seven members, two of whom are lay members. The remaining five members are psychologists licensed pursuant to state law for a minimum of two years. All the members of the board are appointed by the governor. Read more...

(10/20/2005) USD Foundation Bestows its Highest Honor on Alumnus Dean Belbas
For exemplifying the spirit of two of The University of South Dakota’s earliest volunteers, longtime supporter and alumnus Dean Belbas was honored for his service to The U at an awards luncheon in Vermillion on Friday, Oct. 7. The USD Foundation presented Belbas the Darwin and Adele Inman Award for distinguished service. The Inman Award is the Foundation’s highest award and is named in honor of the Inman’s, who were instrumental as volunteers in the early years of the university. Read more...

(10/20/2005) Vermillion Literary Project at The U Hosts Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) at The University of South Dakota invites everyone join them for the VLP Poetry Slam, a competition for poets. The slam, which is one of the kick-off events for this year’s John R. Milton Writers’ conference, will be on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. Poets who intend to slam should bring at least three poems, and prizes will be awarded to top poets. The VLP Poetry Slam is free and open to the general public. Read more...

(10/20/2005) World Renowned Business Professor to Speak at The U
World renowned business professor Dr. Mark Hirschey, the Anderson W. Chandler Professor of Business at The University of Kansas, will be visiting The University of South Dakota on Oct. 27-28. The program is sponsored by the School of Business at The U. Read more...

(10/19/2005) Student Action Office The U Promotes Local Volunteerism
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce upcoming events in which students, faculty and community members can volunteer their time and make a difference. In an effort to continue its connections between campus and community, the SAO at The U has announced a new database for community members and students alike to find volunteer experiences in area. The goal of the SAO is to expand the support community agencies receive from volunteers both on and off campus. Read more...

(10/19/2005) Former U.S. Bank Chairman to Present Dean's Lecture at The U
Mr. John F. Grundhofer, chairman emeritus with U.S. Bancorp, will be presenting a lecture titled “Financial Services Evolution” on Thursday, Oct. 20 for the School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series at The University of South Dakota. The event will take place at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall of Old Main and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(10/19/2005) Native Activist to Present Annual Joseph Cash Lecture at The U
Native activist Ada E. Deer is scheduled to present the 11th Annual Joseph Harper Cash Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall on campus at The University of South Dakota. A reception follows the lecture. Read more...

(10/14/2005) Family of the Year Honored at The U
The Dell and Carroll Colwell family of Vermillion is being honored as the 2005 Family of the Year at The University of South Dakota. The Colwell family was selected for opening their home and providing support to international students for many years. The family will be celebrated as part of Family Weekend at The U on Oct. 22, 2005. Read more...

(10/14/2005) The U to host 11th Annual Reading Recovery Regional Conference
The University of South Dakota School of Education is hosting the 11th Annual Reading Recovery Regional Conference at the Sioux Falls Hotel and Convention Center on Oct. 20-21. The theme of this year’s conference is “a focus on early literacy.” Participants will include Reading Recovery professionals, classroom teachers, special education teachers, Title 1 professionals, and administrators. Read more...

(10/13/2005) Computer Science Department at The U Dedicates Newly Renovated Classroom
The University of South Dakota dedicated a new lab for computer science students on Monday, Oct. 3. The lab, located on the second floor of the Arts and Sciences building at The U, was renovated to provide students entering The U with state of the art facilities. Read more...

(10/13/2005) Write a Short Story and Win at The U
How would you like to win $100 for writing a great short story? The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) is sponsoring the ninth annual VLP short story contest. Stories earning first and second place will automatically be published in the 2006 magazine, and the first-place winner will also pick up $100! Everyone is welcome to participate, including the general public and University of South Dakota students, faculty, and staff. Read more...

(10/13/2005) Law School's Gunderson Lecture to Discuss the 9/11 Fund
The University of South Dakota School of Law will host the 28th Annual Gunderson Lecture on Oct. 24, with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and lecture following at 7 p.m. Read more...

(10/05/2005) Mr. and Ms. Dakota Announced at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the royalty winners for Dakota Days 2005. Last week, students at The U selected the winners from a pool of seven men and seven women candidates. Mr. and Ms. Dakota were announced during a coronation ceremony that took place on Tuesday evening at the DakotaDome. Read more...

(10/05/2005) The U Named one of Newsweek's "Most Interesting Schools"
The University of South Dakota was recently recognized as one of the 367 Most Interesting Schools in a special edition of Newsweek-Kaplan, “America’s Hottest Colleges: New 2006 Edition.” The U joins a prestigious national group of schools including Yale, Stanford University, and Cornell University, but enjoys the distinction of being the only South Dakota school listed. Read more...

(10/05/2005) Department of English at The U to host Milton Writers' Conference
The Department of English at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that it will host the John R. Milton Writers’ Conference, a unique three-day event which celebrates both our regional and our national literary culture, on campus at The U Oct. 27-29. Read more...

(10/04/2005) The U Experiences Across the Board Enrollment Increases
The University of South Dakota is experiencing enrollment increases in virtually every measurable category. Overall enrollment for fall 2005 is up 6 percent over last year. According to enrollment numbers released Oct. 4 by the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR), The University of South Dakota has increased its total enrollment to 8,641. The U experienced more growth than all public universities in the state combined—representing 60 percent of the state’s headcount enrollment increase and more than 70 percent of the increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) students. Read more...

(10/04/2005) October Employee of the Month Named at The U
Ryan Johnson, computer support specialist in the ITS office, was named the Career Services Employee of the Month for October at The University of South Dakota. President James W. Abbott presented Johnson with the award during a surprise reception on Sept. 28 in Slagle Hall. Read more...

(10/04/2005) The U to Host Regional Marching Band Competition
The University of South Dakota will host The Quad State Marching Competition from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 in the DakotaDome. Twenty-four high school bands from S.D., Iowa, Neb., and Minn. will compete in field marching competition. The event offers four classes of competition which are based on school enrollment in grades nine through twelve. Admission is $6 for high school student and adults, $3 for K-8 grade students. Preschool children may attend for free. Read more...

(10/03/2005) Art Exhibit at The U Chronicles Americana in Typography
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to present an exhibition of unique constructed alphabets created from a combination of individual and disparate examples of vernacular typestyles and vintage signs. The exhibit, entitled “Alternative Typestyles,” is currently on display in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the campus of The University of South Dakota and will remain until Oct. 21. A public reception for the exhibition is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Main Gallery is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. Read more...

(10/01/2005) Dakota Days Royalty Candidates Announced at The U
The University of South Dakota announces the 2005 Dakota Days royalty candidates. Candidates include seven Miss Dakota and seven Mr. Dakota finalists, which were revealed last week. The presiding couple will is elected by students at The U through an election process. The coronation ceremony of Mr. and Miss Dakota will be on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the DakotaDome. Read more...

September
(09/30/2005) Panel at The U to Discuss Preparedness for Catastrophic Diseases
Much has been made recently about disaster preparedness in the U.S., whether it be for natural disasters or terrorist attacks. A panel of experts is set to discuss preparedness for a catastrophic flu epidemic in the U.S. on campus at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/30/2005) Former Coyote Football Players to Sponsor Effort to Aid in Hurricane Relief on Dakota Days Weekend
As they watched the devastation caused to people in the south by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, a group of former South Dakota Coyotes football players immediately felt they had to do something to help the people of the southern gulf region. Read more...

(09/26/2005) USD Historical Photograph Collection Traveling Exhibit Begins at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the exhibition of 50 black and white photographs, prepared from original negatives selected from the USD Photograph Collection, Archives and Special Collections, I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(09/23/2005) Six Graduates to Receive Alumni Achievement Awards During Dakota Days at The U
Six extraordinary alumni of The University of South Dakota will be presented with Alumni Achievement Awards at Dakota Days 2005. They will be recognized at the All-Alumni Dinner on Friday, Oct. 7 in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/23/2005) Literary Organization at The U to host Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) invites everyone to join them for the VLP Poetry Slam on Sept. 29, 2005, at 7 p.m. The slam, featuring professional writer Elliot Harmon, will be held at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(09/23/2005) California Attorney of the Year and USD School of Law Alumnus to Speak at The U
The University of South Dakota School of Law invites everyone to attend a special lecture by California Lawyer of the Year and USD School of Law alumnus Gregory A. Yates, Esquire, on Friday, October. 7. Mr. Yates will speak on his unique experiences after leaving South Dakota. Read more...

(09/23/2005) Distinguished South Dakota Businessman to Speak at Dean's Lecture at The U
Distinguished South Dakota businessman Thomas Unterseher will be the guest lecturer at the Dean’s Lecture sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Business on Sept. 27. Mr. Unterseher’s lecture is entitled “From Mobridge to the World: Building a Global E-Commerce Venture in South Dakota.” Read more...

(09/23/2005) College of Fine Arts at The U to Co-Sponsor Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is co-sponsoring Downtown After Dark on Tuesday, Sept. 27 on Main Street Vermillion. Proceeds from the event will benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Read more...

(09/22/2005) Disaster Mental Health Institute at The U Hosting National Conference in Rapid City
This year, the world witnessed a devastating number of catastrophic natural disasters. The tsunami in Southeast Asia, Hurricane Katrina and the impending tropical storms and hurricanes along the gulf coast bring into sharp focus the ways in which inevitable chaotic events can change our lives forever. We place much of our focus upon rebuilding homes, schools and hospitals in the aftermath of these disasters, but it is also vital to consider the rebuilding of the minds and hearts of victims, who are often overwhelmed by confusion and grief. The Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) at The University of South Dakota seeks to aid this process of healing and reconstruction by advancing the study of disaster mental health. Read more...

(09/22/2005) Human Subject Protection Program at The U Earns National Accreditation
The University of South Dakota was recently recognized for leading the way in research excellence when the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) named it the first university in the state to earn full accreditation. “These institutions have demonstrated their commitment to the most comprehensive protections for research participants and the highest quality research,” said Marjorie A. Speers, Ph.D. AAHRPP executive director. “We are confident that they will lead the way for others in their states that also want to put human safety and well- being first.” Read more...

(09/21/2005) Chair of Health Services Administration at The U Appointed to Regional Office
Diane K. Duin, chair of the Health Services Administration Specialization (HSAD) of the Department of Administrative Studies at The University of South Dakota, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) to a three-year term to the AUPHA Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC). Selection for membership on this committee comes through recommendations from current AUPHA UPC members to the AUPHA board of directors. Duin was recommended for this appointment by a colleague from Colorado. Read more...

(09/21/2005) I.D. Weeks Library at The U Wins Prestigious Award
The I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota has recently been recognized for its extraordinary efforts and outstanding service. The library has been chosen to receive the 2005 Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) Carl Gaumer Library Champion Award. This award is given to an organization whose positive support of libraries in the MPLA region is demonstrated by constant conscientious endeavors towards libraries, library staff, trustees, or professional activities. Read more...

(09/21/2005) Professor of Medicine at The U Elected to ASTRO Board of Directors
Daniel Petereit, M.D., an associate professor at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Vermillion, S.D. was one of several new officers recently elected to serve on the board of directors of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Read more...

(09/19/2005) Hurricane Displaced Jazz Trio to Perform at The U
The University of South Dakota will play host to "Doreen's Jazz New Orleans," a Dixieland jazz trio displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The jazz band will perform in concert throughout the area; including Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. in The U’s Farber Hall. Read more...

(09/19/2005) Rawlins Piano Trio set to Perform Concert at The U
The University of South Dakota will host the Rawlins Piano Trio at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/15/2005) John Barrymore Trods The Boards at The U in I Hate Hamlet
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre opens its 2005-2006 season with Paul Rudnick’s delightful comedy “I Hate Hamlet,” Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on campus at The U. Tickets for “I Hate Hamlet” are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $6 for youth and students who do not attend The U, and $3 for students from The U with valid ID. The box office will open during afternoons beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21. Read more...

(09/15/2005) Nancy Frantz Named September Employee of the Month at The U
Nancy Frantz, a secretary in the Office of the Dean at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for September. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Frantz on Sept. 12. Read more...

(09/14/2005) Radio Host, Writer Garrison Keillor to Speak at The U
Garrison Keillor, the longtime host and writer of “A Prairie Home Companion,” will speak at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Oct. 6. Read more...

(09/14/2005) The U Announces Schedule of Events for Dakota Days 2005
The Dakota Days 2005 Committee at The University of South Dakota has announced the schedule of events for this year’s homecoming festivities. Dakota Days will begin on Monday, Oct. 3 including a free downtown concert on Friday night and end on Saturday, Oct. 8 with the morning parade and football game against Minnesota State University-Mankato. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Are You a Hero?” Read more...

(09/13/2005) Forum, Panel Discussion and Classes Highlight Celebration of Constitution Day at The U
Campus-wide educational programs, including a noon forum, an afternoon panel discussion, and special displays by education classes, will highlight the celebration of Constitution Day at The U on Friday, Sept. 16. The forum and panel discussion in the courtroom of The University of South Dakota School of Law are open to the public and all students are encouraged to attend. Read more...

(09/13/2005) Harrington Lecture at The U Examines the Meaning and Significance of History
Learn about the meaning and significance of history at the 53rd Annual Harrington Lecture presented by The University of South Dakota’s College of Arts and Sciences. The event is Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall and is open to the public. Read more...

(09/13/2005) Forgiveness and Personal Healing the Focus of Conference at The U
The 16th Annual Red Road Gathering, co-sponsored by The University of South Dakota, will focus on forgiveness and personal healing. This year’s theme will celebrate National Recovery Month (Sept.) and addiction professional’s day. The goal of the gathering is to provide a safe, structured, compassionate, supportive and informed environment for the participants to work on stress management, receive healing opportunities, and develop a personal wellness plan and network. The gathering is Sept. 22-24 at the Clay County 4H Center in Vermillion beginning at 8 a.m., with sessions running throughout the evening each day. Read more...

(09/13/2005) The War on Terrorism the Focus of Annual Schell Lecture at The U
Distinguished professor Dr. Richard H. Kohn will be the featured speaker at The University of South Dakota’s annual Herbert Schell Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2005, in the Freedom Forum Conference Room at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Dr. Kohn’s lecture is entitled “The War on Terrorism.” The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/13/2005) Lakota-Dakota Stories the Focus of 16th Annual Oscar Howe Lecture at The U
Explore the meanings of Lakota-Dakota stories as illustrated in art at The University of South Dakota’s 16th Annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 P.M. This year’s lecturer is University of New Mexico associate professor of art history, Dr. Joyce M. Szabo. The lecture will take place in Farber Hall of Old Main and will be followed by a public reception at the USD Native American Cultural Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/13/2005) Admissions Counselors At The U to Present Paper at National Conference
Two admissions counselors at The University of South Dakota will give a presentation at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in Tampa, Fla. on Sept. 23. Stephanie Moser, associate director of admissions and Matt Thomsen, transfer admissions counselor, are scheduled to present their findings, entitled “Building Campus Enrollment by Fostering Relationships with Community Colleges.” Read more...

(09/07/2005) The U Hosts The Cleveland Duo and James Umble for two Concert Events
The University of South Dakota is pleased to host The Cleveland Duo and James Umble at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The husband and wife duo consists of Stephen Warner, violinist and Carolyn Gadiel Warner on piano. Guest performer James Umble adds to the richness of the evening with his saxophone. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/07/2005) University Theatre Seeks Local Talent for The Secret Garden Production at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre, in collaboration with the Department of Music, will soon hold auditions for the enchanting Broadway musical, The Secret Garden. Youth, ages 9-14, will audition for the major roles of Mary and Colin, Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1-4 p.m. in the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Boys who audition should have unchanged voices. Read more...

(09/07/2005) University Theatre Announces 2005-2006 Season at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre launches its 2005-2006 season with I Hate Hamlet, a popular comedy by Paul Rudnick. I Hate Hamlet, which performs Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, features the ghost of acting legend John Barrymore as the mysterious but hilarious tutor to Andrew Rally, a star of a hit television series who has a crisis in confidence when faced with the prospect of playing Hamlet, a role that made Barrymore a star. Read more...

(09/07/2005) USD’s Marci Miller Selected State Winner of the NCAA Woman of the Year Honor; Second Straight USD Student Athlete Named
For the second year in a row, a student-athlete from The University of South Dakota has been selected as the state winner (for South Dakota) of the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, according to an announcement by the NCAA. Marci Miller, a May 2005 graduate of USD, was selected the 2005 winner from South Dakota. A year ago, USD’s Brianne Edwards of Spearfish, S.D. was named the state winner. Read more...

(09/06/2005) Board of Regents Adjusts Tuition Rate for Flood-impacted Students
The South Dakota Board of Regents today agreed to set a special in-state tuition rate for out-of-state college students who are directly impacted by the hurricane and flood-related disasters in the Gulf Coast area. Free residence hall space also will be offered to these students as space is available. Read more...

(09/02/2005) South Dakota Board of Regents Extends Admissions Deadline for Flood-impacted Students
The South Dakota Board of Regents has extended the fall admissions deadline until Sept. 23 for college students impacted by the hurricane and flood-related disasters in the Gulf Coast area. Read more...

(09/02/2005) 9/11 Firefighter to Speak at The U
Firefighter Jay Jonas, one of the first on the scene to rush into the World Trade Center on 9/11, will speak about the events that happened that day and the heroism the tragedy produced. This event is sponsored by Program Council and will take place on Sept. 7, from 7 to 9:30 p.m at Farber Hall in Old Main at The University of South Dakota. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/02/2005) Panel at The U to Discuss Rising Price of Fuel
A panel of experts is set to discuss the problems of rising gas prices and an uncertain world oil market on campus at The University of South Dakota. The School of Business at The U will sponsor an international forum entitled “When Will We See $6 Gas?” on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at noon in the Frankenfeldt A & B rooms of the Coyote Student Center. Read more...

(09/02/2005) Innovators in Service-Learning to Speak during National Conference at The U
The University of South Dakota has led the way in the Midwest as a regional pioneer in service-learning programs and research. As it continues to sharpen the cutting edge of the field of service-learning, the Student Action Office at The U will host the second annual fall conference of the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education on campus Sept. 22-24. Service-learning practitioners from across the nation will explore topics such as faculty dissemination of research or courses that include service-learning, as well as service-learning involving poverty, immigrant and refugee issues. Read more...

(09/01/2005) The University of South Dakota Financial Management Association Among the top Chapters Worldwide
The University of South Dakota Financial Management Association (FMA) has earned the organization’s most highly coveted Superior Chapter Award for the 2004-2005 academic year. The award is given each year to fewer than eight percent of the 250 FMA chapters throughout the world. Read more...

August
(08/29/2005) Math Professor from The U Selected as Project NExT Fellow
Violeta Vasilevska, professor of mathematics at The University of South Dakota, has been selected as a fellow and member of Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) for the 2005-2006 academic year. Mathematics faculty in their first or second year of teaching are eligible to apply for the project. Read more...

(08/26/2005) School of Business at The U to Sponsor Lecture by Prominent CFO and USD Alumnus
The University of South Dakota School of Business will sponsor a presentation by Mr. Bruce Nolop, CFO at Pitney Bowes, Inc. on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Mr. Nolop will be visiting The U and the School of Business. His presentation will discuss marketing, finance and outsourcing at Pitney Bowes, Inc., and will be held at Farber Hall in Old Main at 4 p.m. The presentation is free and the public is welcome to attend. Read more...

(08/23/2005) The University of South Dakota Again Rates Among the Nation's Best in two National Surveys
Two national publications have again rated The University of South Dakota one of the nation’s best educational choices. U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review both included The U in their annual rankings of the nation’s best public and private colleges and universities. Read more...

(08/18/2005) End-of-Life Care Grant Awarded to Nursing Department at The U
A $59,961 grant from The Wellmark Foundation will allow The University of South Dakota to deliver one and one-half day educational seminars focusing on end-of-life care and pain control to nurses working in long-term care facilities. Through the use of interactive educational strategies, expert hospice/palliative care nurses will prepare participants to better deal with end-of-life issues. Read more...

(08/18/2005) U Theatre Holding Auditions for Popular Comedy
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for Paul Rudnick’s popular comedy, I Hate Hamlet, Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 6-10 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Actors should reserve a specific audition time by signing up on the theatre callboard located in the east hallway of the fine arts building. Read more...

(08/18/2005) South Dakota Women’s Basketball Ranks 18th in WBCA’s Division II Academic Honor Roll
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team continues to pull in academic honors, ranking 18th in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top-25 Team Honor Roll for NCAA Division II in 2004-05. USD recorded a team grade point average of 3.391. Read more...

(08/17/2005) Student at The U Selected to Attend National EPSCoR Conference
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Zeljko Dvanajscak, a third year student in the Department of Biology at The U, has been invited to serve as South Dakota’s representative at the 18th National Science Foundation EPSCoR National Conference. EPSCoR is the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The conference will be held in Puerto Rico Sept. 25-28, 2005. Read more...

(08/16/2005) Literary Organization at The U to host Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) invites everyone to join them for the Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Slam on Aug. 25. The slam, featuring professional writer and South Dakota Review editor Brian Bedard, will be held at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(08/12/2005) The U to Host "Carl Grupp: The Wonder of Life" Art Exhibit Beginning Sept. 1
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to present a retrospective exhibition of the work of noted South Dakota artist Carl Grupp. Entitled Carl Grupp: The Wonder of Life, the exhibit includes over sixty works created by the artist between 1960 and 2004. Read more...

(08/12/2005) Susan Tuve Joins USD Foundation Staff as Director of Planned Giving
Susan Tuve, formerly of Minneapolis, Minn., has joined the staff of The University of South Dakota Foundation. As director of planned giving, Tuve will work to educate people on the benefits of making planned gifts and to show how they can make a difference at The U. She will also work with The U’s Planned Giving Council, a group of financial, legal and other professionals from across the region who provide expertise to potential donors. Read more...

(08/12/2005) Americorps Vista Members Join Student Action Office at The U
The Student Action Office at The University of South Dakota has announced that Matt Ernst and Sara Shaffer have joined The U’s Student Action Office. Ernst and Shaffer, working for the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s Americorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Program, will assist with the advancement and implementation of The U’s mission to connect students with their community through the IdEA Program and other venues by addressing concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(08/04/2005) Grad Student at The U Receives Sigma Alpha Epsilon Scholarship
Brad Noel, son of Charles and Judy Noel of Mitchell, S.D. was awarded the National Sigma Alpha Epsilon Jones-Laurence Award for Scholastic Achievement in the amount of $3,000. Read more...

(08/04/2005) Computer Science Student at The U Earns National Sigma Alpha Epsilon Scholarship
Daniel Letsche, member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity chapter at The University of South Dakota, was awarded the Warren Paul Poslusny Award for Outstanding Achievement. The $1,000 scholarship is for the 2005-2006 school year. Read more...

(08/03/2005) New Student Center at The U Brings New Opportunities
Construction of the new Coyote Student Center (CSC) will soon alter the physical landscape of The University of South Dakota. The architecture firm, Charles Rose Architects from Somerville, Mass., is working on initial designs and will return to campus to meet with the building committee, administration officials and student government leaders in September. Charles Rose Architects is the architectural firm also working on design plans for a new business school at The U. Read more...

(08/02/2005) Kevin Millage Named August Employee of the Month at The U
Kevin Millage, a senior building maintenance worker for Facilities Management at The University of South Dakota, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for August. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Millage on August 2. Read more...

(08/02/2005) U Law Professor Chris Hutton Named to National Armed Forces Law Committee
Professor Mary Christine Hutton of The University of South Dakota School of Law has been appointed to serve on the Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law of the American Bar Association. The appointment was made by ABA president-elect Michael S. Greco and is effective in August at the conclusion of the ABA annual meeting in Chicago. Read more...

(08/01/2005) Physical Therapy Doctoring Profession Ceremony Held at The U
The University of South Dakota Division of Health Sciences welcomed a new class of 22 doctoral students in physical therapy with a Doctoring Profession Ceremony on July 28. Read more...

(08/01/2005) President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at The U Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Tim Tordoff, president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity chapter at The University of South Dakota, was awarded the Warren Paul Poslusny Award for Outstanding Achievement at the SAE National Convention held in Nashville, Tenn. June 29-July 2. The scholarship is for the amount of $3,000 for the 2005-2006 school year. Read more...

July
(07/29/2005) "Extraordinary" Campaign at The U Earns National Recognition
The University of South Dakota’s new Extraordinary campaign earned finalist honors at the 26th Annual Telly Awards. The U's marketing and branding campaign, which highlights the institution's exceptional successes, students, and faculty, features the voice of 1964 U alumnus and former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw. Brokaw's voice is featured in both TV and radio commercials. Read more...

(07/29/2005) South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Honors Alumni of The U
The University of South Dakota School of Law showed its legacy of success this summer when several alumni were honored by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association during the association's annual meeting in Rapid City in June. Read more...

(07/28/2005) Former Marketing Student at The U Earns Prestigious Overseas Internship
Kea Thorstenson, a recent graduate from The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the prestigious Mountbatten Internship Programme. Originally from Selby, S.D., Thorstenson is the daughter of Bonnie and Roger Thorstenson of rural Selby. Her year-long internship will formally begin in London on August 22. Read more...

(07/28/2005) New Medical Students at The U Participate in White Coat Ceremony
The University of South Dakota Medical School is welcoming a new class of 50 medical students with a white coat ceremony on July 29 at 2:45 p.m. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1401 S. Covell Ave., in Sioux Falls. The church is across the street from the School of Medicine’s Sioux Falls campus. Read more...

(07/27/2005) Medical Alumni at The U Recognized by South Dakota State Medical Association
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is pleased to announce that several of its graduates were recognized at the South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) annual meeting, which was held recently in the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(07/27/2005) South Dakota Honor Choir to Perform at The U
The University of South Dakota will host the annual South Dakota All State High School Honor Choir and South Dakota American Choral Directors Association Summer Conference on campus at The University of South Dakota from Sunday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 5 in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Read more...

(07/27/2005) Student Counseling Center at The U Receives Grant
Roy Kammer, prevention specialist with the Student Counseling Center at The University of South Dakota, was awarded a grant to start a Tobacco Prevention Community Coalition. The grant is awarded by the Tobacco Control Program through the South Dakota Department of Health. Read more...

(07/25/2005) Department of History at The U Hosts Teachers' Institute
The University of South Dakota Department of History and the South Dakota Humanities Council (SDHC)presented “The People of the Seven Council Fires” teachers’ institute July 17-22 on campus at The U. Read more...

(07/25/2005) Pi Beta Phi Alumnae from The U Receive Prestigious Greek Award
Nine alumnae from The University of South Dakota chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity For Women were recently awarded the highest honor given to an alumnae committee at the Pi Beta Phi 65th Biennial International Convention in Tampa June 24-28, 2005. Read more...

(07/25/2005) SBA's Small Business Development Center Program Marks 20 Years at The U
2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the Small Business Development Center Program, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) largest counseling and training network. The South Dakota SBDC, which began in 1985, is celebrating its 20th year at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(07/18/2005) 2005 South Dakota Youth Congress to be held at The U
Thirty-four high school juniors and seniors from the State of South Dakota will be on the campus of The University of South Dakota July 20-23 as they participate in the 2005 South Dakota Youth Congress. Read more...

(07/15/2005) 314 Candidates to Receive Degrees During Summer Commencement at The U
Dr. Robert C. Talley, former dean and vice president for health affairs at The University of South Dakota, will give the keynote address for the 76th annual Summer Commencement on July 28 at 7 p.m. at the Inman Stadium Quad (the lawn east of the Al Neuharth Media Center) on The U’s campus in Vermillion. Read more...

(07/15/2005) Dr. Benjamin Perryman Named New Dean of Research at The U
M. Benjamin Perryman, Ph.D., is The University of South Dakota School of Medicine’s newly appointed dean of research. Dr. Perryman will continue to serve The U as a professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences. Read more...

(07/14/2005) School of Education at The U Retains National 'Seal of Approval'
Students at the School of Education at The University of South Dakota will continue to enjoy an added value to their already extraordinary degrees. The School of Education recently earned a renewal of their national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE is the teaching profession’s mechanism to help establish high quality teacher, specialist and administrator preparation. Read more...

(07/14/2005) Judy Logue Named July Employee of the Month at The U
Judy Logue, senior secretary in the Office of Research at The University of South Dakota has been named Employee of the Month for July. Vice president of finance and administration, Greg Redlin, presented the award on behalf of The University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott on Friday, July 8, during an award celebration in Slagle Hall. Read more...

(07/13/2005) VLP Poetry Slam Featuring Writer and U Professor Lee Ann Roripaugh to be held on July 28
The Vermillion Literary Project, a literary organization sponsored by The University of South Dakota, invites everyone to attend a poetry slam featuring award-winning professional writer Lee Ann Roripaugh. The event will be held on Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, which is located at 24 W. Main Street, in downtown Vermillion. Prizes will be awarded to the slam winners. Slam poets should bring at least three poems. For more information about VLP poetry slams, visit http://www.usd.edu/~projlit/vlpslam.cfm. Read more...

(07/13/2005) Law School to Host S.D. Bar Trial Academy Featuring Top Trial Lawyers as Faculty
The University of South Dakota School of Law will provide an excellent example of The U’s world-class education by hosting the first South Dakota Trial Academy, beginning July 18 and running through July 22. The academy will feature many of the state’s top civil litigators as faculty, teaching about two dozen lawyers who are looking to polish their trial skills. Read more...

(07/13/2005) Medical Alumnus From The U Reopens Rural Wyoming Clinic
A former student at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is helping rural Wyoming residents get the health care they need. Board certified family physician, Jason Bloomberg, M.D., recently reopened the Rawhide Rural Health Clinic in Lusk, Wyo. Dr. Bloomberg has chosen to provide locum tenen services, which means to work as a temporary physician, filling in as needed. Read more...

(07/12/2005) Business Students from The U Spend Part of Summer Studying in Europe
Building on the foundation of European study trips established by economics professor Benno Wymar since 1970, twenty business students from The University of South Dakota, along with two professors, traveled to Europe this summer to learn about international business practices during the USD European Business Study program. Read more...

(07/11/2005) Professor of English at The U has Novel Adapted for Television Movie
An extraordinary professor of English from the Department of English at The University of South Dakota recently had one of his novels adapted into a television movie. Easy Six, the film based on Mustang Sally by Ed Allen, had its world premiere on the Showtime Network on Wednesday June 8, at 10 p.m. The film was directed by Chis Iovenko, and stars Julian Sands, James Belushi and Kate Towne. Easy Six will be shown periodically on Showtime for the next few weeks, ending on August 29. Read more...

June
(06/30/2005) The U's Marci Miller Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Marci Miller, a May 2005 graduate of The University of South Dakota, is one of 58 student-athletes in the nation to be awarded a postgraduate scholarship this spring by the NCAA, according to an announcement today by the NCAA. Read more...

(06/30/2005) South Dakota Tennis Team Earns Academic Honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
For the first time in school history, The University of South Dakota Tennis Team has been selected as an Academic All-American Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), according to a recent announcement by the ITA. Read more...

(06/30/2005) Two Students from The U earn State and National Recognition
The University of South Dakota student Paul Gourley, a native of Sioux Falls, S.D. and U alumna Nikki Grandpre, a native of Pierre, S.D. won awards worthy of recognition recently. Read more...

(06/30/2005) Photograph Preservation Workshop to be held at The U
The University of South Dakota will host a photograph preservation workshop Wednesday, July 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the I.D. Weeks Library room 205. Presenters will include Gayla Koerting, special collections librarian, and Sarah Hanson, photographs collection manager. Read more...

(06/28/2005) The U to Host Leading Gifted Education Scholar Tracy Cross
Dr. Tracy L. Cross, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Gifted Studies at Ball State University, and a national leader in the field of gifted education, will present a workshop for teachers, counselors, and school administrators titled, “From Underachievement to Suicide: How Students Cope with Being Gifted,” on Monday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Delzell Education Center on the Campus of The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/27/2005) The U to Host Frogman's Print and Paper Workshop 2005
The University of South Dakota will host Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop 2005 in two different sessions, the first being June 27-July 2 and the second, July 4-9. The workshop, in its eighth year at The U, will take place at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(06/27/2005) New Assistant Professor Joins Flourishing Indian Law Program
Attorney Patrice H. Kunesh will join other faculty as a new assistant professor teaching in the prominent Indian Law Program at The University of South Dakota School of Law, beginning on July 1. Read more...

(06/16/2005) The U to Host Youth Business Adventure 2005
The University of South Dakota will host around 150 of South Dakota's future 'Barons of the Business World' as we welcome the Youth Business Adventure (YBA) to campus June 19-24, 2005. This is the second of two sessions this summer. The first was held at Black Hills State University, June 5-10. YBA is a summer program whose purpose is to give high school students and teachers/counselors a better understanding and appreciation of the business world. The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Greater South Dakota Education and Research Foundation, now in its 26th year, sponsors YBA. Read more...

(06/16/2005) Business Research Bureau at The U Releases Community Abstracts
The Business Research Bureau State Data Center at The University of South Dakota recently announced that The 2004 South Dakota Community Abstracts, published annually by the South Dakota State Data Center, is now available for purchase. Read more...

(06/16/2005) Upward Bound and Math & Science Initiative Programs are two of many Summer Programs Happening at The U
The Upward Bound (UB) and Math & Science Initiative Program (MSIP) have kicked off their summer component at The University of South Dakota. The session began June 5 and will run through July 8. Approximately 120 students are on campus during the four-week academic program. Read more...

(06/15/2005) Donna McKelvey Named June Employee of the Month at The U
Donna McKelvey, a custodial worker for Facilities Management at The University of South Dakota, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for June. President James W. Abbott presented the award to McKelvey June 13. Read more...

(06/14/2005) The U to hold 54th Annual Upper Midwest Summer Music Camp
The University of South Dakota will host the 54th Annual Upper Midwest Summer Music Camp July 10-15 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(06/14/2005) The U to hold Annual Music Directors Institute
The University of South Dakota will host its annual Music Directors Institute June 22-24 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(06/10/2005) Alumna from The U wins National Medical Writing Award
The University of South Dakota graduate Dr. Jane van Dis is the winner of the grand prize in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) Junior Fellow Essay Contest. Her essay, titled "What OB/GYN Means to Me" will be used to motivate medical students to choose an OB/GYN specialty and rejuvenate junior fellows of the ACOG. All junior fellows in residency, practice and fellowships were encouraged to enter the essay contest. Over 100 applicants vied for the honor which included $1,000 cash, an all-expense paid trip to the annual clinical meeting of ACOG in San Francisco, Cal. to present the paper and publication of the article in the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Read more...

(06/08/2005) Literary Organization at The U to Host Poetry Slam
The Vermillion Literary Project, a literary organization sponsored by The University of South Dakota invites you to join them for an evening of poetry on Thursday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. Festivities will begin with a reading by the night’s featured writer, Ed Allen, an award-winning author and professor of English at The U. Read more...

(06/08/2005) The U to Celebrate 95th Birthday of Political Science Legend Doc (W.O.) Farber
President James W. and Colette Abbott, the Department of Political Science, the Farber Fund and the USD Foundation will host “Doc Farber’s 95th Birthday” on Saturday, July 9, 2005, beginning at 5 p.m. with a reception and followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Sioux Falls Convention Center. Read more...

(06/07/2005) The U Hosts Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar
The University of South Dakota will host the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, to be held Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, 2005. Speakers include Jere Chapman, a Vermillion businessman who owns Fox’s Den Restaurant, Vermillion Mayor Dan Christopherson, Michelle Rydell from Sharing the Dream in Guatemala and USD student Tyler Beisch among others. Read more...

(06/07/2005) Political Science Student at The U Receives Scholarship to Study in China
Andrew Christianson, son of Steve and Grace Christianson of Tea, S.D. will attend the Asia Institute for Political Economy thanks to a $1,000 scholarship from The Fund for American Studies. The institute runs from July 29 through Aug. 20 and will be held in Hong Kong, China. He is one of 21 students from the United States and Southeast Asia chosen for this program. Read more...

(06/02/2005) 25 Students Enrolled to Attend American Indian Journalism Institute at The U
Twenty-five Native college students from 10 states are enrolled to attend the fifth annual American Indian Journalism Institute, June 5-24, 2005, at the Al Neuharth Media Center on The University of South Dakota campus. Read more...

(06/02/2005) Crew Team at The U to Host "Learn to Row Day”
Do you need a day to enjoy the feel of a warm summer sun on your back, a cool breeze blowing through your hair and the exhilaration of gliding across sparkling water? The USD Crew invites you to do just that at Lake Yankton, just below Gavins Point Dam, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 11 when they will host the first annual Learn to Row Day, a free event open to the public. The team will load boats and serve a complimentary lunch of brats, chips and bottled water at the swimming beach on the Training Dike Recreation Area. Participants are welcome to come and go at their leisure. Read more...

(06/02/2005) The U to Host S.D. School Law Institute for Education Leaders
The University of South Dakota School of Law and School of Education will host the first-ever South Dakota School Law Institute June 28-29, 2005, in Sioux Falls at the Southeast Technical Institute campus. The institute is also sponsored by Miller & Swier, Attorneys at Law, Prof. LLC. Read more...

(06/02/2005) Student Bar Association at The U Honors Law Alumnus
The Student Bar Association at The University of South Dakota School of Law has selected attorney David V. Vrooman of Sioux Falls as the 54th recipient of the Marshall M. McKusick Award. The McKusick Award is presented annually to an outstanding member of the South Dakota Bar for contributions to the legal profession. The SBA selects the recipient from nominations by members of the South Dakota Bar and presents the award in June during the South Dakota Bar’s Annual Meeting. Vrooman will be presented the McKusick Award during the 2005 meeting which will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17, at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City. Read more...

(06/02/2005) The University of South Dakota Releases Spring 2005 Dean's List, School of Law Dean's List and Academic Recognition List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s List for the 2005 spring semester, with 1,209 students named to the list. According to Board of Regents policy, students who achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 while earning 12 or more credit hours with no incomplete or failing grades are eligible for the Dean's List. Read more...

(06/02/2005) South Dakota Native Donald Montileaux's "Modern-Day Storyteller" Collection Featured at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to present a retrospective art exhibition entitled "Donald Montileaux: Modern-Day Storyteller" on exhibit in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts until June 23. Read more...

May
(05/31/2005) Professor Emeritus at The U Earns Leadership Award
The National Junior Achievement office in Colorado Springs has honored Dr. Roger Kozak for his outstanding service and support to the program’s economic education efforts. Dr. Kozak received the Bronze National Leadership Award at the Junior Achievement of Vermillion annual board retreat. Read more...

(05/31/2005) School of Medicine at The U Names new Executive Dean
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences announces that Dr. Ron Lindahl has been named the new executive dean. This appointment adds to his current duties as the dean of the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences at The U, where he has served since 1998. Read more...

(05/26/2005) School of Medicine Faculty at The U Receive Promotions, Honors
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that several of its faculty members were approved for promotion, tenure, or other honors during a meeting of the South Dakota Board of Regents on May 12-13. Read more...

(05/25/2005) Political Science Instructor at The U Honored by Students
The University of South Dakota Department of Political Science is delighted to recognize one of its extraordinary faculty members, Mary Pat Bierle, who recently won the Political Science League’s "Faculty of the Year Award.” Bierle, a Yankton resident, is an instructor of POLS 100, American Government. Read more...

(05/25/2005) Student at The U Earns National Security Education Scholarship
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Jonathon Walz is the recipient of a National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarship. Walz was one of 147 award winners chosen from a pool of over 730 applications. Originally from Huron, S.D., Jonathan is a second year political science and economy student and the son of Doug and Mary Walz. He plans to use the scholarship, worth $6,600, to spend the summer studying Arabic at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. Read more...

(05/25/2005) Terisa Remelius Named Assistant Vice President of Student Services at The U
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce Dr. Terisa Remelius as the new assistant vice president of Student Services and dean of students. Read more...

(05/24/2005) The U to Host 59th Annual South Dakota Girls State
For the fourth year running, the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. The program, which is designed to teach female high school juniors about civic participation, will take place on campus at The U in Vermillion from May 30-June 4. The Farber Center is a South Dakota Board of Regents Center of Excellence. Read more...

(05/24/2005) New Vice President of Research Named at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Dr. Laura J. Jenski, previously employed at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., has been appointed to the full-time position of vice president for research, beginning July 1, 2005. Jenski brings to The U strong leadership skills, a successful record of fundraising experience and an impressive research background. Read more...

(05/24/2005) Show Your Coyote Pride with Affinity License Plates at The U
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce U affinity license plates are now available. Read more...

(05/23/2005) U Professor Kris Reed wins National Advising Award
The University of South Dakota would like to congratulate one of its most extraordinary faculty members, Dr. Kris Reed, assistant professor and advisor for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She has been selected as an Outstanding New Advisor award winner in the Faculty Academic Advising category from the National Academic Advising Association as part of the 2005 National Awards Program for Academic Advising (NACADA). Dr. Reed will be honored and presented with a recognition plaque during a special awards ceremony and reception on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, during the annual NACADA conference in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Reed is one of only three faculty advisors honored with this award in this category in nation-wide competition this year. Read more...

(05/20/2005) Students Recognized for Leadership at The U
The Student Activities Center is honoring outstanding student leadership at The University of South Dakota. The Student Activities Center sponsors the Leadership Recognition Reception each spring at The U. Read more...

(05/20/2005) The U to Offer Gifted Camps with Governor's Support
The 22nd Annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp and the 17th Annual Ambassadors of Excellence Program will be offered on The U campus during the last two weeks of July, with support from Governor M. Michael Rounds. These camps are designed to challenge South Dakota’s gifted middle and high school students by allowing them to study with university faculty in the arts, sciences and technology. Read more...

(05/19/2005) Research Team at The U Discovers Connection Between Thyroid Function and Heart Failure
Researchers at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine believe they are on the verge of changing the way physicians view the treatment of heart disease. Along with several colleagues, A. Martin Gerdes, director of the School of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Research Institute in Sioux Falls, has recently published groundbreaking research in a nationally recognized medical journal for establishing a connection between low functioning thyroid glands and the development of heart disease. Although treatment on human patients may be some time away, the team is excited at the prospect of standing on the cutting edge in a new trend in the field of heart medicine research. Read more...

(05/19/2005) SDNA Honors Director of Freedom Forum at The U
Jack Marsh’s career in journalism led him halfway across the country to a daily newsroom in South Dakota and eventually to Crazy Horse Memorial where each year he helps to introduce Native American high school and college students into the field of journalism. Marsh’s path has also led him to The University of South Dakota, where he serves as the executive director of the Al Neuharth Media Center. On May 14, he was honored for his work during the South Dakota Newspaper Association’s convention where he received the group’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Read more...

(05/19/2005) Summer Science Camp to be Held at The U
The University of South Dakota welcomes the Lawrence Brothers Science Camp for its third annual session from July 18-22. During the camp, The U will provide an opportunity for students entering into 7th, 8th, and 9th grades to have fun learning about science. Faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences as well as from the School of Medicine volunteer to lead activities with the students. Read more...

(05/18/2005) Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society at The U Inducts New Members
Thirteen students and two faculty members from The University of South Dakota were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements by being inducted into the South Dakota Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Tappings took place in Farber Hall at the University of South Dakota during Swingout, an annual event that showcases student organizations’ singing and performing abilities. Read more...

(05/18/2005) Literary Organization at The U to Hold Open-Mic Night
The Vermillion Literary Project of The University of South Dakota is set to host the first of its summer readings. Hear local authors perform their work on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, located at 24 W. Main Street in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(05/18/2005) Transfer Students at The U Inducted into National Honor Society
The University of South Dakota chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society recently inducted its 2005 members at a reception on April 7 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. Dave Lorenz, dean of students at The U, gave the opening and closing remarks and Dr. Gregory Huckabee, associate professor and director of international programs for the School of Business, was the guest speaker. Read more...

(05/18/2005) Theatre Department at The U Launches new Program: B.F.A. with Music Theatre Specialization
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is pleased to announce a new area of specialization within its bachelor of fine arts degree program. Beginning in the fall of 2005, qualified students may choose to pursue the B.F.A. in theatre with a musical theatre specialization. This dynamic 130 credit hour program will draw upon the resources of both university theatre and the department of music for its curricular offerings which will feature instruction in acting, voice, music theory, and dance—from jazz and tap to ballroom and ballet. The musical theatre specialization will also provide students with performance opportunities in major musicals, musical revues and vocal ensembles. Read more...

(05/17/2005) U Medical Students, Faculty and Alumni Inducted to Medical Honor Society
Students and Alumni of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine were selected for membership to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. They were inducted at the twenty-eighth annual new member installation banquet May 5, 2005. Read more...

(05/17/2005) Nursing Student at The U wins National Student Nurses' Association Contest
Lynette Melby, student at The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing, won the Nursing Spectrum Essay Contest for the National Student Nurses’ Association. Her essay, titled “Passion and Possibility” addressed the topic of getting more underrepresented populations to become nurses. Read more...

(05/17/2005) Annual Greek Awards Given to Students at The U
The Greek community at The University of South Dakota recently held its annual awards ceremony where it recognized outstanding members of the Greek community. Read more...

(05/13/2005) Student at The U Receives Scholarship for Human Rights Research
Terah Q. Yaroch, daughter of Kay Gollesch and Larry Yaroch of Dell Rapids, S.D., was awarded the Patrick Stewart Scholarship in the amount of $1,440 for research into a human rights issue and work on a final project plan used for education, recruitment, and increased human rights awareness. Read more...

(05/13/2005) Dr. Rodney R. Parry Named Dean at The U School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Acting Dean Dr. Rodney R. Parry has been appointed dean of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and vice president for health affairs by the South Dakota Board of Regents at their meeting in Sioux Falls on May 12-13. Dr. Parry has been serving as acting dean since the retirement of Robert Talley last spring. Read more...

(05/13/2005) School of Medicine Graduate Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award at The U
Rev. Dr. William C. Fryda, a 1973 School of Medicine graduate from The University of South Dakota, is the 2005 recipient of the School of Medicine Alumni Foundation’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. Fryda received the honor at the School of Medicine’s annual Alumni Banquet on Friday, May 6. Read more...

(05/12/2005) Theatre Student at The U Shines at National Competition
The University of South Dakota is pleased to congratulate Amanda Fehlner, second place winner of the Barbizon Competition for Theatrical Design Excellence in Costume Design. Fehlner originally hails from Tabor, Iowa, and is a junior in the Department of Theatre’s B.F.A. in Design program at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(05/12/2005) Art Alumnus holds Exhibition at The U
The University Art Galleries is pleased to present “Illusion and Reality,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Bryan Holland. The show is on display in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota, through May 29. Holland, a 1997 M.F.A. graduate of The U, is being recognized in the University Art Galleries’ annual Solo Alumni Exhibition. Read more...

(05/11/2005) Extraordinary Business Professor at The U Walks his Talk
A professor of business at The University of South Dakota is putting his money where his mouth, class, and community are. Last fall, Dr. Robert Tosterud brought an idea for a new product into his entrepreneurship classroom. Today, he and his students have transformed that idea, His Essence™ candles, into a thriving business that has sold 25,000 units in 500 stores, in all 50 states, in 5 months and has garnered attention from the press at the national level. Read more...

(05/11/2005) Business Students Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma at The U
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce the induction of 17 business students into Beta Gamma Sigma, the highest academic honor in the world a business student can achieve in the world. Beta Gamma Sigma (established in 1913) is the international honor society for students enrolled in programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. It is the business equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa (liberal arts honor society). Read more...

(05/10/2005) Honors Student at The U Earns Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
The University of South Dakota would like to congratulate Jeramie Risinger, a graduating senior with degrees in German and computer science who has earned a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Saxony, Germany, for the 2005-06 academic year. Read more...

(05/10/2005) Librarian from The U Elected to National Post with American Library Association
Dr. Nancy Myers of the I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota was recently elected to a national office in the American Library Association. She will serve as Secretary of the Collection Management and Development Section (CMDS) of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). Two candidates were nominated for the position, and the election was held nationwide. Read more...

(05/10/2005) Registrar's Office at The U Announces Reorganization
The University of South Dakota has announced reorganization within the Office of the Registrar. Carmen Howard, registrar at The U, noted the move will supply the office with added depth and therefore increase efficiency within the office. Three employees within the office, Ellen Engelking, Joni Krueger, and Jen Jost, will take on new responsibilities and challenges in response to this reorganization. Read more...

(05/06/2005) School of Medicine at The U Honors 2005 Class at Pre-Graduation Ceremony
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine honored it’s 2005 class of graduating doctors at a pre-graduation ceremony May 6 at 3:30 p.m. As an annual tradition, students are presented with academic achievement awards and recognition awards for members of the class followed by the “Affirmation of the Physician.” Read more...

(05/05/2005) Professor of Medicine at The U Discovers Important New Findings Related to Prostate Research
Professor Barry G. Timms of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine has been recognized by his professional contemporaries and media outlets across the nation for his innovative research in the field of prostate development. His studies, which examine the effects of certain synthetic chemicals on the developing prostate gland, were recently published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, featured in Scientific American magazine, and have gained the attention of other national media outlets. Read more...

(05/05/2005) Coyote Men’s Basketball to Travel to China and Play Five Exhibition Games
For the first time in the history of The University of South Dakota Athletics Department, the Coyote men’s basketball team will make a trip to China in a learning and basketball-playing adventure. This is USD’s first trip abroad since a venture to England in 2000. Read more...

(05/03/2005) Brian Bertrand Named May Employee of the Month at The U
Brian Bertrand, a senior building maintenance worker in The University of South Dakota’s Facilities Management Office, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for May. Bertrand was presented with the award from President James W. Abbott at a ceremony on April 29. Read more...

(05/03/2005) New Financial Officer for School of Medicine named at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that it has named Julie E. Kriech as the new financial officer for the School of Medicine. The office, located in Sioux Falls, carries with it a variety of duties and will deal primarily with strategic financial planning, financial policy setting, and budget analysis. Read more...

(05/03/2005) New Chair of Psychiatry named at The U
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is pleased to announce that it has named Dr. Timothy Soundy as the new chair of the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Soundy joined the faculty of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine on July 1, 1992, where he has served as an associate professor, director of the child and adolescent division, and as the vice chairman of the Department of Psychiatry. Read more...

(05/03/2005) Professor Frank Slagle Receives Law School's 2005 Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award
The University of South Dakota School of Law Professor Frank Slagle received the 2005 John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. The award was presented at a dinner honoring Slagle and attended by his colleagues. Read more...

(05/02/2005) Contemporary Media and Journalism Department at The U Names New Chairman
The University of South Dakota in Vermillion has hired a Yankton native, Dr. Charles Lubbers, to be chairman of the Department of Contemporary Media and Journalism. Prior to coming to The U, Lubbers taught at Kansas State University, beginning in 1991. Before his years at K-State, he taught at four other institutions of higher education as well; Wayne State, Doane College, Nebraska and Missouri Western. Dr. Lubbers has also worked as a data analyst, which has helped him teach research techniques to K-State students. Read more...

(05/02/2005) Political Science Departmental Organizations at The U Receive Honors
Several student organizations within the Department of Political Science at The University of South Dakota have recently been honored for their outstanding leadership on campus. In addition, two students from these organizations have earned special recognition for their extraordinary contributions to campus life. Read more...

April
(04/26/2005) Over 1,000 Candidates to Receive Degrees During Spring Commencement at The U
Nearly 1000 students are expected to receive their degrees during commencement ceremonies at The University of South Dakota in May. The students will celebrate with the Spring Commencement on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome on the U campus in Vermillion. U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth will give the keynote address. Read more...

(04/25/2005) The U to Host Annual Governor's Leadership Luncheon
The University of South Dakota, the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership and The University of South Dakota Foundation will sponsor the fifth annual Governor's Leadership Luncheon at noon on May 14 at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. 278 high school sophomores from across South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska have been invited to this unique event which is designed to honor outstanding students from the region. Read more...

(04/22/2005) Two Business Student Groups at The U Win Big
The University of South Dakota School of Business students proved that they are among the best in the nation this semester through several competitions. Read more...

(04/22/2005) Vermillion Community Food Pantry Named Community Partner of the Month at The U
The Vermillion Community Food Pantry is The University of South Dakota Student Action Office’s April Community Partner of the Month. The pantry is an important community collaborator with students at The U who volunteer there to serve people throughout Clay County. Read more...

(04/22/2005) Traci Lueth named Student Action Office Student of the Month at The U
Traci Lueth, a senior sociology major from Wakefield, Neb. is the April Student Action Office Student of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Lueth received the award in recognition of her superior community work connected with academic learning. Read more...

(04/20/2005) Two Professors Earn Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching at The U
Two extraordinary professors at The University of South Dakota are the recipients of the institution’s highest honor, the Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching. This year’s tenured awardee is Dr. Susan Keith Gray of the Department of Music in the College of Fine Arts, and the tenure-track awardee is Dr. Elizabeth Smith of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences. The awardees will be formally recognized during the May commencement ceremony, when they will each receive a cash award of $5,000 and a framed plaque commemorating their award. Read more...

(04/20/2005) Grant Awarded to Professors at The U for Study of Rare Birds
A threatened South Dakota resident, the American three-toed woodpecker, will benefit from a grant recently awarded to several members of the biology department at The University of South Dakota. David Swanson and Hugh Britten of the biology department received a three-year, grant worth $67,853 from the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks for their project, “Biology of American Three-Toed Woodpeckers in the Black Hills.” The grant will fund the work of both professors and graduate students involved in the project. Read more...

(04/20/2005) Professor at The U Awarded Grant to Study Endangered Frogs
A native South Dakota amphibian species has an improved chance for survival thanks to a recent grant awarded to a professor of biology at The University of South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks has awarded Dave Swanson a grant to fund his project, "Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans) Seasonal Status and Distribution in Southeastern South Dakota." Read more...

(04/19/2005) Student at The U Receives Fellowship to Serve Legal Needs of Cambodia's Poor
The University of South Dakota School of Law student Laura Shattuck was named an Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellow. Through the fellowship, Shattuck will spend the summer in Cambodia working with the Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC), a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to serving the legal needs of Cambodia’s poor. Shattuck’s focus will be on victims of human trafficking. Read more...

(04/19/2005) Literary Organization at The U to Unveil Annual Magazine
The Vermillion Literary Project of The University of South Dakota will unveil the 2005 VLP literary magazine at a reception and reading on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. Local authors published in the 2005 magazine will be invited to read their work. Read more...

(04/19/2005) College of Fine Arts Hosts Annual Fine Arts Festival at The U
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will host its annual spring festival on Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day-long celebration of the arts will feature a student art sale and various student generated performing groups on the front lawn of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. A wide variety of sculpture, paintings and ceramics created by today’s emerging artists will be available for sale. In addition, this year’s festival will include a theatre props and furniture white elephant sale. Read more...

(04/15/2005) Professor at The U Named American Council on Education Fellow
The University of South Dakota professor Dr. William Richardson was named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the academic year 2005-06. This prestigious national program was established in 1965 to identify the most promising senior faculty and administrators across the nation’s campuses and prepare them for responsible positions in college and university administrations. Dr. Richardson is currently the chair of The U’s department of political science and director of the W.O. Farber Center. Read more...

(04/15/2005) Internationally Recognized Family Business Professionals to lead Conference in Rapid City
The University of South Dakota School of Business is cosponsoring the 13th Annual Prairie Family Business Conference April 21-23 in Rapid City, S.D. Paul & Pat Frishkoff, founders of Leadership in Family Enterprise (LIFE), will guide the leaders of family business from across South Dakota in a weekend of exploring, learning, and creating a vision and a blueprint for the future of their family business. One of the few couples who work together in family business, Paul was the professor of Business Administration at the University of Oregon and Pat was director of the Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University. Read more...

(04/14/2005) Forum for Graduate Student Research and Creative Work to be Held at The U
The University of South Dakota’s Annual Forum for Graduate Student Research and Creative Work will be held on Friday, April 22 in the Coyote Student Center. Graduate and professional students from a variety of disciplines will present their work in multi-disciplinary panels. Keynote speaker, Dr. Heather McKillop, is a noted authority on the Classic Mayan Indian culture. McKillop will present two talks: one at noon entitled “Salt: White Gold of the Ancient Maya” for the luncheon honoring student presenters at the forum and the other entitled “Environmental Factors in the Classic Maya Collapse” as part of the activities for the annual Sigma Xi banquet. Read more...

(04/14/2005) Professors at The U Receive Prestigious Cutler Awards
The University of South Dakota recently named the recipients of its prestigious Richard & Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts. The awards were endowed by Richard and Sharon Cutler of Sioux Falls, S.D. to recognize distinguished faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences. Three awards - each carrying a $3,500 cash prize payable through The University of South Dakota Foundation - are given annually to faculty who advance liberal arts education through teaching and research over a three-year span. Read more...

(04/13/2005) Three Students Awarded The U's Largest Scholarship
Three high school students in South Dakota were recently awarded The University of South Dakota’s largest scholarship, the Al Neuharth Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism. Kari Owens of Aberdeen, S.D., Jennifer Sue Muhmel of Yankton, S.D. and Michelle Rydell of Vermillion, S.D. will each attend The U with the scholarship which covers tuition, fees, room and board, and a book allowance. Read more...

(04/13/2005) The U to Host South Dakota History Day State Contest
The South Dakota History Day State Contest will be held April 16, 2005, at The University of South Dakota under the theme “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.” Various facilities on campus will house educational and competitive events related to this theme. Read more...

(04/13/2005) School of Medicine at The U Hosting National Medical Colleges in Rapid City
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and the University of North Dakota School of Medicine are co-hosting the annual Spring meeting of the Central Group on Student Affairs (CGSA) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), in Rapid City, S.D. April 14-17. Read more...

(04/12/2005) Students, Faculty and Staff at The U Invited to Participate in Capital for a Day
Students, faculty and staff at The University of South Dakota are encouraged take advantage of the opportunity to meet with state government representatives at Vermillion Capital for a Day Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Read more...

(04/11/2005) Professor of Law at The U to Hold Book Signing
Michael Myers, associate professor of law from The University of South Dakota, will hold a signing of his book, “The Mayo Clinic and Blue Eyes” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at Zandbroz Variety in downtown Sioux Falls. Insightful, and sometimes irreverent, the book is a compilation of columns and observations about growing old in America. Read more...

(04/11/2005) "Natural History" to Premiere at The U
“Natural History (four love stories),” an exciting new work by Jennifer Camp will have its regional premiere at the University of South Dakota’s Theatre Department in April. “Natural History” will run April 20-23 at 8 p.m., and April 24 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $6 for youth, and $2 for U students with valid ID. Reservations can be made by calling (605) 677-5400 or by stopping by the University Theatre box office in the afternoons beginning April 13. Read more...

(04/08/2005) Professor at The U Encouraging S.D. High School Scientists to Participate in National Scholarship Competition
Students interested in finding a cure for diseases have another way to cure their college tuition bill. Dr. Sarah L. Patrick, MPH, Ph.D., a professor at The University of South Dakota, is encouraging South Dakota high school students to compete in the national Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Program. Read more...

(04/08/2005) Art Professor at The U Receives Second National Teaching Award
The University of South Dakota professor Lloyd Menard is making history this year by receiving two of his profession’s most prestigious national awards. Menard has been a professor of Art in the College of Fine Arts for 33 years and teaches printmaking, papermaking and drawing. Read more...

(04/08/2005) Dance Marathon Raises $42,000 at The U for Children's Miracle Network
“Doing it for the kids” has been the motto of Dance Marathon here at The University of South Dakota since its inception. This year, Dance Marathon raised over $42,000 for the kids, a $4,000 increase from last year’s record-breaking amount of $38,000. This year marked the eighth year that The U and the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) have teamed up in an effort to raise money for the local CMN chapter. Read more...

(04/08/2005) Students at The U Return from the Middle East for Conference on Women as Global Leaders
Four women at The University of South Dakota had the opportunity of a lifetime when they served as United States Delegates to the Middle East. Maggie Dunham, Sabohat Khalilova, Sarah Van Berkum and Siri Mielke attended a conference titled “Women as Global Leaders: Educating the Next Generation” in Dubai, The United Arab Emirates March 13-16. The conference brought students, educators and leadership professionals from over 40 countries together to discuss the emerging roles of women in their respective countries. Read more...

(04/07/2005) National Science Foundation Grant Awarded to Professor of Biology at The U
A professor from the biology department at The University of South Dakota was recently awarded a grant to further her research on endangered plant species. Molly Nepokroeff of the biology department received a grant from the National Science Foundation for her project, “Phylogeography of Hawaiian Schiedea: A Multigene Coalescent Approach.” The project received funding to study endangered plant species diversification and will aid both undergraduate students and professionals. Read more...

(04/07/2005) School of Medicine at The U Announces Formation of the South Dakota Institute of Geriatrics
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is pleased to announce the formation of The South Dakota Institute of Geriatrics. The institute is a joint project of the departments of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine and its mission is to improve the healthcare of elderly South Dakotans through research, education and service. Read more...

(04/07/2005) Cindy McNear Named April Employee of the Month at The U
Cindy McNear, library technician at The University of South Dakota I.D. Weeks Library, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for April. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Royce Engstrom presented the award to McNear at a reception March 31 in the I.D. Weeks Library. Read more...

(04/05/2005) Educators, Attorneys Featured in Indian Child Welfare Act Discussion at The U School of Law
Professor Sharon Red Deer’s Indian Jurisdiction class at The University of South Dakota School of Law, with support of the Native American Law Student Association, will hold panel discussions on Friday, April 8, to discuss the Indian Child Welfare Act. The discussions are in response to an ICWA proposal that failed in this year’s South Dakota legislative session. The program begins at 11 a.m. Friday in the law school courtroom with informal discussion of recent ICWA decisions in states, as well as a general discussion of ICWA. Read more...

(04/05/2005) Medical Students at The U Elected Representatives to AMA
Two medical students from The University of South Dakota have been elected to hold a one year term to represent Region 1 as representatives to the American Medical Association (AMA). Region 1 includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington (WAMI), and Wyoming. The AMA speaks out on issues important to patients and the nation's health. Read more...

(04/04/2005) Sigma Alpha Epsilon at The U Earns "Website of the Month" Award
The University of South Dakota Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter was recognized as having the "Website of the Month" for March from their national headquarters. The honor is noted on the national Sigma Alpha Epsilon electronic publication, the e-Recorder. The chapter’s website was selected from over 220 chapters of SAE around the US and Canada. There are also numerous alumni associations and other SAE groups associated with these chapters and many of them have websites. Read more...

(04/04/2005) International Students Club Presents Diversity Night at The U
The International Students Club of The University of South Dakota presents Diversity Night on Friday, April 8, at 6.30 p.m. in the Coyote Student Center. This is the club’s biggest annual spring event and it will feature stage performances, ethnic foods, fashion presentations, dance, drama, poetry, singing and other talent performances. Diversity Night showcases the cultures of various countries and groups represented at USD. The celebration creates awareness of the diverse cultures on campus at The U while fostering good relations and respect for the differences inherent in international and multicultural settings like a university. Read more...

(04/04/2005) The University of South Dakota's Rawlins Trio to Perform at The U
The internationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will present a concert on Thursday, April 14, at 8 p.m. The concert is open to the public free of charge and will be held in Farber Hall of the Old Main Building on campus at The University of South Dakota. Pianist Susan Keith Gray, violinist John Thomson and cellist Nick Curry will be joined by violist Arian Sheets, string curator at the National Music Museum and baritone Christopher Mitchell, assistant professor of voice at The U. Read more...

(04/01/2005) Married Couple Squares off in USD Law School Moot Court Finals
A married couple argued Wednesday evening, March 23, in front of their child, a crowd of spectators and a panel of distinguished judges in the courtroom at The University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion. She won. So did he. Read more...

(04/01/2005) Woods Law Firm Contributes Support for USD School of Law Program
The University of South Dakota Law School Foundation received generous contributions for four new scholarships and a gift to support the School of Law Moot Court program from the Sioux Falls law firm of Woods, Fuller, Shultz and Smith, P.C., Wednesday evening, March 23. Read more...

(04/01/2005) School of Medicine at The U Ranked as one of Best in Nation for Rural Medicine and Family Medicine by U.S. News and World Report
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine continues to enhance its nationwide reputation by earning recognition for excellence from a national publication. In recognition of its strong achievements in Rural Medicine, U.S. News and World Report listed the School of Medicine as 13th in the country. In their annual ranking of America's Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report also rated the U as 27th in the nation for Family Medicine. There are approximately 125 accredited medical schools in the U.S. Read more...

March
(03/30/2005) Students at The U named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Students from The University of South Dakota will be featured in the 2005 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The list will include the names of 24 students from The U who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. Read more...

(03/30/2005) Too Dependent on Arab Oil & Asia Banks? to be Addressed at U Forum
“Too Dependent on Arab Oil & Asia Banks?” will be the next topic of the International Forum Tuesday, April 5 at noon in Frankenfeld A of the Coyote Student Center. The event is sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Business. Read more...

(03/29/2005) The U Welcomes new Leadership in American Indian Studies
The University of South Dakota is excited to welcome Dr. Mark Daniels as the new director of the Institute of American Indian Studies, and chair of the newly created Department of American Indian Studies. The institute is an interdisciplinary organization housed within the U’s College of Arts and Sciences; the department offers a major, minor, and graduate work through the Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program. Daniels continues the institute’s strong tradition of giving U students a rich and unique environment for learning about Native peoples. Read more...

(03/29/2005) Bruce King Named New Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer at The U
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that Bruce A. King is the new Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer. King’s responsibilities will be to provide leadership to increase diversity at The U. Read more...

(03/29/2005) Professor Wallace at The U School of Medicine Named Doctor of the Month
Dr. James W. Wallace, an assistant professor at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, was honored as the January Doctor of the Month in a ceremony on Friday, March 18. The award is voted on by colleagues at Sioux Valley Hospital and the USD Medical Center. Read more...

(03/29/2005) Business Student at The U Wins Sales and Marketing Scholarship
The University of South Dakota student Brian Templeton was the recipient of a $3,500 scholarship at the Sales and Marketing Executives, Inc. of Sioux Falls (SMEI) annual scholarship awards dinner held March 23 in Sioux Falls. Read more...

(03/29/2005) SAO March Student of the Month Named at The U
Roberta Fischer, a senior psychology (pre-dental) major from Canistota, S.D., has been named the March Student Action Office Student of the Month at The University of South Dakota. Fischer received the award in recognition of her superior community work connected with academic learning. Read more...

(03/29/2005) Visiting Lecturer at The U Celebrates Astronomy Day
The University of South Dakota celebrates Astronomy Day by inviting Luis Aguilar to Farber Hall on April 18, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is sponsored in part by the American Astronomical Society through their Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships program. Read more...

(03/29/2005) SAO at The U Selects Community Partner of the Month
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Sharing the Dream in Guatemala has been selected as The University of South Dakota Student Action Office’s March Community Partner of the Month. Read more...

(03/29/2005) Video Conference to Bring International Discussion on North Korea to The U
The University of South Dakota Political Science League and Americans for Informed Democracy will be hosting a video conference on “Containing the North Korean Threat” on Wednesday, March 30 from 6-8 p.m. in Continuing Ed 122. Students from the U will have the chance to discuss this issue and interact with other college students from Australia and South Korea. Read more...

(03/28/2005) Red Cross Activates The U's Disaster Mental Health Institute for Red Lake School Shootings
The University of South Dakota Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) response team was activated Friday, March 25 by the American Red Cross for the Red Lake school shootings at the request of the tribal authorities. The team’s leader, Dr. Beth Boyd, has done training on that reservation several times, including a workshop two years ago to prepare for a school shooting incident. Read more...

(03/28/2005) Delta Tau Delta Chapter at The U Receives Distinguished Hugh Shields Honor
The Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at The University of South Dakota was recently presented the Hugh Shields Award for “Chapter of Excellence” by the International Fraternity. One of nine chapters in the fraternity to earn the distinction, the Delta Gamma Chapter was honored at the Western Plains Division Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. Read more...

(03/23/2005) Medical Professor at The U Named 2004 Family Doctor of the Year
Dr. David Brechtelsbauer of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine was honored as the 2004 South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year by the membership of the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians in recognition of his long standing devotion to his profession and community. Read more...

(03/23/2005) Student at The U Chosen to Present Medical Research in Washington, D.C.
The University of South Dakota student Lindsey Rieck of Warner, S.D., was one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the eighth annual Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) “Posters on the Hill” session in Washington, D.C., April 19. Rieck is conducting research in the lab of Dr. Michael Chaussee at the USD Medical School. While in the District, they will also visit South Dakota’s congressional delegation. Read more...

(03/22/2005) Campus Organizations at The U Celebrate Women Poets
The Vermillion Literary Project and The University of South Dakota Women’s Studies department invite you to join them for a special Women's History Month celebration on Thursday, March 31, from 7-9 p.m., at the Coffee Shop Gallery, located at 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(03/22/2005) Sixth Annual Native American Newspaper Career Conference Scheduled at Crazy Horse Memorial
More than 100 high school and college students are being recruited to attend the sixth annual Native American Newspaper Career Conference, April 19-21, 2005, at Crazy Horse Memorial (www.crazyhorse.org) in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Read more...

(03/22/2005) Former Senator Daschle to Speak at The U
The University of South Dakota welcomes Former Senator Tom Daschle to speak on campus on April 5, 2005. His speech, entitled “The Politics of Freedom: A Progressive Vision of American Liberty,” will be in Slagle Auditorium at 4 p.m. and will mark his first public appearance in the state since leaving the Senate. This speech, presented by the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership, is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/21/2005) South Dakota Geographic Bee to be held at The U
One hundred of the top students from South Dakota schools, in grades four through eight, have been invited to The University of South Dakota to test their knowledge of geography at the 2005 South Dakota Geographic Bee. The competition and related events will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005, at The U in various buildings on campus. Read more...

(03/21/2005) Middle East Prints on Display in Unique Exchange Program at The U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to announce that the exhibit “Fertile Crescent Portfolio” will be on display in Gallery 110 of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts from March 22 through April 21. The exhibit is the product of an inaugural print exchange between sixteen printmakers working at five universities in the Middle East. Organized by American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the portfolio project aims at bringing together artists from across a highly diverse region to address their personal sense of identity with this unique place. Read more...

(03/21/2005) USD Law Professor Michael Myers Featured on S.D. Forum Discussing Terri Schiavo Case
The University of South Dakota Law Professor Michael Myers was featured Monday, March 21 on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “South Dakota Forum,” a live, statewide radio program discussing “Right to Live, Right to Die – the Terri Schiavo Case.” Read more...

(03/17/2005) Distinguished Visiting Professor at The U to give Speech on Multiculturalism and Globalization
Dr. Jan E. Lane, a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science for this semester, from the University of Geneva, will give a speech on March 22 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall. His speech, entitled "Multiculturalism, Globalization and the United States," will address the diminishing role of the “nation” and the growing trend of citizens with allegiances to multiple cultures. Read more...

(03/15/2005) Medical Students at The U Participate In Match Day Ceremony
Fourth year medical students at The University of South Dakota will mark an important phase in their development as medical professionals this week. Family and friends of senior medical students are invited to join them for Match Day as they discover where they will begin their residencies. The students will participate in the ceremony on Thursday, March 17 at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Health Science Center at 1400 West 22nd St. in Sioux Falls. For students currently located at the West River Campus of the Medical School in Rapid City, a similar ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Mountain Time. Read more...

(03/14/2005) Students at The U Collaborate with SDSU for Service Day
Ten students and one faculty member from The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University participated in a group service project offered by the U’s Student Action Office. The students volunteered over 50 hours to serve persons living with AIDS at the Berakhah House and immigrant and refugee children at a “Reading Around the World” event at the Multicultural Center in Sioux Falls Feb. 26, 2005. Read more...

(03/14/2005) Vermillion Assisted Living named March Community Partner of the Month at The U
Vermillion Assisted Living (VAL) is The University of South Dakota Student Action Office’s February Community Partner of the Month. Numerous U students volunteer at VAL through student organizations such as SERVE (Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion’s Enrichment) and the Adopt-a-Grandparent Program. Read more...

(03/14/2005) IdeaFest at The U to Highlight Research and Civil Rights Crusader
The University of South Dakota will host IdeaFest 2005, an annual event geared towards promoting increased research opportunities and activities for undergraduate students at the U, Thursday, March 31. The keynote speaker is Minnijean Brown Trickey, a member of the “Little Rock Nine”, a group of African-American teenagers who helped to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock, Ark, in 1957. Minnijean will be speaking at 8 p.m. in Farber Hall of Old Main. Following her talk, which is free and open to the public, a reception will be held outside Farber Hall. Read more...

(03/14/2005) Phi Beta Kappa at The U Celebrates Initiation of new Members
Alpha Chapter of South Dakota, Phi Beta Kappa, will hold its 2005 initiation ceremony on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln-Roosevelt Rooms of the Coyote Student Center. A celebratory banquet to honor the 30 new members of Phi Beta Kappa will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Hoy A/B of the CSC. Read more...

(03/11/2005) Friendly Community Challenge Surfaces over USD Basketball Tournament Appearance on March 12
Vermillion, S.D. mayor Dan Christopherson and Kearney, Neb. mayor Galen Hadley have issued each other a challenge when The University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska Kearney play basketball in Denver on Saturday, March 12. The mayor of the community with the losing team will wear a team logo hat from the winning team during the next regular meeting of their City Council. Read more...

(03/09/2005) Teresa Carlisle Named March Employee of the Month at The U
Teresa Carlisle, secretary at The University of South Dakota’s School of Law, is the Career Service Employee of the Month for March. Carlisle was presented with the award March 1 at a ceremony in the law school. Read more...

(03/09/2005) Annual Science Olympiad to be held at The U
The 21st Annual State Science Olympiad Tournament, hosted by The University of South Dakota will be held on April 2, 2005, on the U’s campus in Vermillion. Over 300 middle school and high school students representing schools throughout the state will be competing. Hosting this event requires the collaboration and support of many faculty, staff, and students across campus. Read more...

(03/09/2005) Jack Kent Cooke Foundation now Accepting Scholarship Nominations at The U
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Graduate Scholarship Program. College seniors and alumni who have graduated since May 2000, may compete for scholarships, which can total as much as $50,000 per year for up to six years. Notice of intent to apply is due to Susan Hackemer by March 21 with applications due to Ms. Hackemer by March 30. The University will announce its two endorsed candidates by April 6. Read more...

(03/09/2005) Proof to Open at The U
The University of South Dakota Theatre’s production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning Proof will run March 18 through 22 at 8 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Seating is limited and tickets will go on sale March 14. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for youth/senior citizens, and only $2 for U students with a valid ID. Call the box office at 677-5400 for reservations. Read more...

(03/04/2005) High School Artists Compete at The U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to welcome the area’s best high school artists to The U’s 5th Annual High School Art Show March 4-6 in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The award and reception ceremony will be Sunday, March 6, 3-5 p.m. Twenty-four schools with over 250 works of art created by freshmen to senior high school students are entered for competition in the annual event. Read more...

(03/04/2005) Campus Organizations at The U team up to host Women's Issues Forum
Amnesty International and the Political Science League have partnered to sponsor a Women’s Issues Forum on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2005. The forum is the first women’s rights forum to be held at The University of South Dakota and will begin at 6 p.m. in Farber Hall, followed by a reception in the Presidential Rooms in the Coyote Student Center. The forum is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/04/2005) FutureLearn at The U to host Virtual Discussion about Education
FutureLearn at The University of South Dakota invites regional educators to attend a discussion through Access Grid technology about the future of teaching and learning. The conference will take place Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. K-12 educators, higher education, and adult educators, and those interested in the field of educational technology are especially encouraged to participate. Read more...

(03/03/2005) International Forum to Address American/European Relations at The U
“The Atlantic Alliance – Can it be Saved?” will be the next topic of the International Forum held Thursday, March 17 at noon in the Lincoln/Roosevelt/Jefferson rooms of The University of South Dakota Coyote Student Center. The forum is sponsored by the USD School of Business. Read more...

(03/01/2005) Delta Tau Delta at The U Earns Prestigious Honors
The University of South Dakota Delta Tau Delta chapter is the recipient of a prestigious national award. The chapter sent nine undergraduate members and one alumni delegate to the Divisional Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Feb. 3-6. The chapter took home ten awards, most notably the Hugh Shields Award which is awarded to the Top 10 Chapters of Delta Tau Delta. Read more...

(03/01/2005) Matt Chambers Named SAO February Student of the Month at The U
Matt Chambers, a senior elementary education major from Treynor, Iowa has been named the February Student Action Office Student of the Month from The University of South Dakota. Chambers received the award in recognition of his superior community work connected with academic learning. Read more...

(03/01/2005) The U Hosts National TRIO Day
The University of South Dakota TRIO Program will host the annual TRIO Day open house from 2 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 in Dakota Hall room 21. The TRIO halls will be open to all TRIO alumni, participants, friends, guests, the university community, and supporters as well as those who wish to know more about what TRIO does. Read more...

February
(02/28/2005) U Alumnus meets with President Bush in Germany
The University of South Dakota graduate David Beffert was one of a select few invited to participate in President Bush’s round table with German Chancellor Gerhard Shroeder Feb. 23, 2005. Only 20 young people were invited to the table for the discussion on “A New Chapter in the Transatlantic Relationship.” Read more...

(02/28/2005) U Alumna Discovers Early Detection Method for Type 2 Diabetes
The University of South Dakota nursing graduate L. Grace Freeman’s research is changing the way nurses detect Type 2 diabetes in Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics. Freeman’s article “Early Warning” was published in the winter 2005 issue of Minority Nurse, a national magazine that aims to overcome racial bias in the nursing workplace. Read more...

(02/28/2005) Nursing Students at The U Earn Honors
Nursing students from The University of South Dakota recently demonstrated why The U is an extraordinary place to learn and grow as they attended the Student Nurses Association of South Dakota Convention. Read more...

(02/25/2005) U Business Students Help 8th Graders Sell Ice Cream
The University of South Dakota SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Team has teamed up with seven different SIFE teams around the nation and Wells’ Dairy to present “Best in the U.S.” The “Best in the U.S.” project includes eight different states, and right now there is a SIFE team in your area participating in this event. Read more...

(02/24/2005) Business Journalism Workshop to be held at The U
The University of South Dakota and the Freedom Forum invite the American Press Institute to campus to host a workshop concerning business journalism on Mar. 31 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. This event will be free to participants and is open to journalists who wish to learn more about business coverage. The workshop is sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at the American Press Institute in Reston, Va. Read more...

(02/24/2005) U Alumna Appears on CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
A graduate from The University of South Dakota appears on nationwide television in the Thursday, Feb. 24 episode of CBS’s hit show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Debra Christofferson graduated from The U with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and was active in theatre during her days at The U. She says she’s excited to take the national stage. Read more...

(02/22/2005) The U Seeks Applications for Ullyot Scholarships
The Ullyot Native Scholars Committee at The University of South Dakota announces that scholarship awards will be made for the Fall 2005 semester to new or returning undergraduate and graduate students pursuing any academic discipline. Deadline for submissions is March 15, 2005. Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2005. Read more...

(02/22/2005) Dave Lorenz Retires as Dean of Students at The U
One of The University of South Dakota’s most popular administrators is retiring. The U’s Dean of Students, Dave Lorenz, will retire from his current role at The U effective June 30. Lorenz plans to take the summer off to work out details of the next steps in his professional career. Read more...

(02/22/2005) Print Professor at The U Honored with Distinguished Teaching of Art Award
The University of South Dakota is pleased to recognize one of its finest by announcing that Lloyd Menard, art printmaking professor, is the recipient of the College Art Association’s “Distinguished Teaching of Art Award” for 2005. Nearly 500 people attended the presentation of the award certificate from the CAA. Read more...

(02/22/2005) The U's Rawlins Trio to Perform at Washington Pavilion
The nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio will perform at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Mar. 4, at 7 p.m. The concert is generously underwritten by the Rawlins Fund through the USD Foundation, and there is no admission charge. Musical selections will include trios by Beethoven, Dvorak and Kenneth Klauss, a Parkston, S. D. native. The work by Mr. Klauss has been dedicated to the Rawlins Piano Trio. Read more...

(02/17/2005) Military Service Members Gather for Military Appreciation Night at The U
The University of South Dakota will honor military service members on Military Appreciation Night at the Dakota Dome on Saturday, February 19 during halftime of the men’s basketball game. Read more...

(02/17/2005) Business Professor at The U Publishes Two Books
Do you ever wish you had been the guy who invented Velcro? Would you like to be the next person to profit from an idea that could change life as we know it? Dr. Bob Tosterud and his students may be able to help. Dr. Tosterud recently published two books full of ideas about how to get ahead in the business world, “Almost 500! Million-Dollar Ideas for $9.95 Volume III” and “Achieving Business Excellence: Case studies of ABEX award winners in South Dakota.” Read more...

(02/17/2005) Speech and Debate Team at The U Bring Awards Home
The University of South Dakota Speech and Debate Team won numerous awards and honors last weekend at the combined South Dakota-North Dakota State Tournament held on Northern State University’s campus in Aberdeen. Six universities from North and South Dakota competed for the championship, but USD emerged with the S.D. title, and for the first time in the history of the team, the combined S.D. and N.D. title. Four of the seven USD debate teams competed on the Friday of the tournament, and took first place in a four-round, round robin style competition. The teams went 3-1 and earned the best speaker points. Read more...

(02/17/2005) 14th Annual Native Student Essay Competition Announced at The U
Native American freshmen, sophomores, and juniors currently enrolled at The University of South Dakota are eligible to submit an essay addressing the topic, Read more...

(02/17/2005) Student at The U Named USA Today All-USA College Team Honorable Mention
The University of South Dakota student Justin Elhoff of Lennox, S.D. is an honorable mention selection to USA Today’s 2005 All-USA College Academic Team. The honor aims to acknowledge outstanding students in the nation’s colleges and universities who excel in scholarship and leadership roles on and off campus. Students must participate in an original academic or intellectual project. Read more...

(02/16/2005) Dr. Robert Talley Receives New Medical Award at The U
A long time dean of the medical school is the first ever recipient of a new faculty award at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Read more...

(02/14/2005) Forum at The U to Address the Issue of Gay Rights
The University of South Dakota Political Science League will hold a forum on the topic of Gay Rights on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. The event is entitled “Gay Rights: Both Sides Speak” and will feature panelists on both sides of this controversial issue in contemporary American politics. Read more...

(02/14/2005) Nominations for Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching Open at The U
Would you like the opportunity to honor an outstanding faculty member who has touched your life in a significant way? The University of South Dakota is seeking nominations for the annual Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Each year, one tenured and one tenure-track faculty member are recognized at the spring commencement with a $5,000 tribute. Nominations must be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs, Slagle 103, by Feb. 25, 2005. The Selection Committee will choose from among the candidates by Apr. 1, and the Student Association will announce the committee’s selection Apr. 6. Read more...

(02/14/2005) Promotion of Former Medical Student at The U Breaks new Ground
LTC Lisa L. Zacher, MD, FACP, FCCP has been selected Department of Medicine Chief at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. LTC Zacher, a 1989 graduate of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine, is the first military female to be appointed Department of Medicine Chief. Read more...

(02/14/2005) The U School of Law to Host the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
One of the highest courts in the United States will hear oral arguments at The University of South Dakota School of Law on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. in the law school courtroom. One U student will have the honor of presenting oral arguments to the high court, an experience and honor few students of the law have even on a national level. Read more...

(02/14/2005) American Indian Journalism Institute at The U Accepting Applications for June Class
The American Indian Journalism Institute at The University of South Dakota, a training program for Native American college students that has produced several professional journalists now working at daily newspapers, is accepting applications for its new class in June. The application deadline is March 31. Read more...

(02/08/2005) Minneapolis Judge to Present Annual Thurgood Marshall Speech at the USD School of Law
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange, a Minnesota District Court trial judge and professor of international human rights and civil rights, will be the featured speaker Feb. 16 for the 4th Annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium at The University of South Dakota School of Law. Judge Lange’s presentation, entitled “Fighting Injustice: The Legacy of Thurgood Marshall for Local and International Human Rights,” begins at 11:30 a.m. in the law school’s courtroom. The symposium is free and open to the public. High school and early college students are encouraged to attend. An information session for those interested in pursuing a legal education will follow the speech. Read more...

(02/08/2005) Professor at The U Serves on National Prison Rape Elimination Commission
Professor Cindy Struckman-Johnson of the psychology department at The University of South Dakota is working to improve the living conditions of prison inmates. Struckman-Johnson has concluded her first six months as a member of the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. She was appointed to the commission by former Sen. Tom Daschle, and serves with an array of distinguished members appointed by Congress or the President who include a judge of the United States District Court in Washington, D.C., a representative from Human Rights Watch, the CEO of Gulf Oil, two correctional administrators, two law professors, and an ex-prisoner. Read more...

(02/08/2005) Dance Marathon Hosts Fund Raising Events at The U
The University of South Dakota’s Dance Marathon is rocking its way through the semester to meet its $50,000 goal. Dance Marathon is the largest student fundraising event on The U’s campus and all proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network. Several upcoming fundraising events will contribute to this year’s success. Read more...

(02/03/2005) Disaster Mental Health Institute at The U Assists Tsunami Victims
Dr. Jerry Jacobs, director of the Disaster Mental Health Institute at The University of South Dakota realizes the importance of reaching out to those in need. He has assisted with the mental health needs of people from all over the world in places like Bulgaria, Malta, Gambia and Turkey. This time around he is working in conjunction with the American Psychological Association to formulate a plan to assist in the mental health needs of the survivors of the deadly tsunami that devastated the lives of hundreds of thousands of people late last year. Read more...

(02/03/2005) U Professor Tim Duggan Bringing National Literary Competition To South Dakota Schools
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines (PRESLM) is now open to South Dakota middle and high schools thanks to the efforts of Dr. Tim Duggan, assistant professor at The University of South Dakota School of Education. Duggan was recently appointed to serve as the PRESLM state leader and looks forward to the opportunity to encourage schools across the state to develop creative writing opportunities for students. Read more...

(02/03/2005) Van Den Hul Appointed to 2005 Annual Meeting Program Committee of CACUBO
Richard D. Van Den Hul, associate vice president of finance and administration at The University of South Dakota, has been appointed to serve on the 2005 annual meeting program committee of the Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO). Read more...

(02/03/2005) Annual Stilwell Awards Exhibition Opens at The U
The University of South Dakota invites the public to the opening reception of the 20th Annual Stilwell Awards Exhibition on Friday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The Stilwell Exhibition is a major event for Art students giving them the opportunity to showcase their creative work and to earn recognition. Read more...

January
(01/31/2005) International Forum at The U to Address Immigration Crisis
The next International Forum at The University of South Dakota will focus on the question “Too Many Immigrants?” on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at noon in the Coyote Student Center. Panelists will include Rubi Mendez of the Spanish department, Kumoli Ramakrishnan of the School of Business, and Dwight Vick of the political science department. Read more...

(01/31/2005) The U to Honor Alumni on the South Dakota Supreme Court
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce a special award for all five South Dakota Supreme Court Justices, all graduates of The U. Chief Justice David Gilbertson and justices Richard Sabers, John Konenkamp, Judith Meierhenry, and Steven Zinter will be honored by the U at the annual USD Showcase event Feb. 8 at the Pierre Ramkota Hotel from 5 to 7 p.m. Remarks by President James W. Abbott and recognition of the Supreme Court justices will begin at 6 p.m. All alumni and friends are welcome. Read more...

(01/31/2005) Vermillion Literary Project to Feature Workshops, Poetry Slam
The general public and The University of South Dakota community are invited to attend the Vermillion Literary Project 2005 Poetry Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in Vermillion, S.D. Participants will write their own poems during morning and afternoon workshops led by poets Lee Ann Roripaugh, Sarah McKinstry-Brown, and Matt Mason and enjoy a noontime reading featuring Roripaugh and McKinstry-Brown. In the evening, all are invited to attend a reading and poetry slam, featuring Matt Mason, at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. Read more...

(01/31/2005) The U Honors Counselor for Supervising Graduate Counseling Program Interns
The University of South Dakota’s Gamma Pi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling academic and professional honor society, honored Penny Schempp with the O.J. Christensen and J.T. England Mentoring Award this January. Read more...

(01/31/2005) Orange Campaign Encourages Political Involvement at The U
“Orange you Curious?” On Monday, Jan.31, 2005, The University of South Dakota’s Political Science League will unveil their new Orange Campaign. The initiative aims to increase civic involvement among students at The U by increasing political discussions in everyday conversations. The Political Science League will be at the Coyote Student Center Jan. 31 – Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to present the Campaign. Read more...

(01/28/2005) Law Students at The U Volunteer Free Tax Assistance
Thirty law students at The University of South Dakota will offer free income tax assistance through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA offers free federal income tax preparation and e-filing to low-income, elderly, and non-English speaking taxpayers. Read more...

(01/28/2005) Kayla Erickson Named January Student of the Month at The U
Kayla Erickson, a senior Elementary Education major from Sisseton, S.D. is the January Student Action Office Student of the Month. Erickson received the award in recognition of her superior community work connected with academic learning. Read more...

(01/28/2005) Theatre Department at The U Earns Kennedy Center Awards
The University of South Dakota theatre department faculty and students enjoyed great success at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The regional festival was held in St. Louis Jan. 19-20 and is one of eight regional festivals that determine which finalists will travel to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in April for national recognition. Many have called this the Heisman Trophy for theatre. Several theatre faculty members also presented workshops, judged acting competitions and set up college displays for recruitment while in St. Louis. Read more...

(01/28/2005) Larry Hudson Named February Employee of the Month at The U
Larry Hudson, of The University of South Dakota registrar’s office, is the Career Service Employee of the month for February. Hudson was presented with the award Jan. 26 at a ceremony in the conference room of the Belbas Center. Read more...

(01/27/2005) Guest Artist and U Alumnus Directs The Crucible
This February the U Theatre Department will feature the work of visiting guest artist Jan Swank. An alumnus of the University, Swank is currently the artistic director of the Black Hills Playhouse and works alongside his wife Jill who is the business manager. He has again brought his talents to this side of the state to direct The Crucible. Read more...

(01/27/2005) Professor at The U Discovers New Facts about the Human Memory and Marketing
The University of South Dakota’s Dr. Kyeong Sam Min, assistant professor of marketing, was published in the December 2004 "Journal of Consumer Research" for his study "Altering Experienced Utility: The Impact of Story Writing and Self-Referencing on Preferences." The research was a collaboration with Sam Min, Patricia West of Ohio State University, and Joel Huber of Duke University. Read more...

(01/26/2005) South Dakota to Host Four of World's Top Pole Vaulters at The U
The University of South Dakota will host four of the top pole vaulters in the world on Saturday, Jan. 29, in the DakotaDome, in conjunction with USD’s John Dalton Open. The Derek Miles and Friends Pole Vault competition will begin at 2 p.m. Read more...

(01/26/2005) The University of South Dakota Releases Fall 2004 Dean's List, Academic Recognition List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s list for the 2004 fall semester, with 1,085 students named to the list. According to Board of Regents policy, students who achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 while earning 12 or more credit hours with no incomplete or failing grades are eligible for the Dean's List. The students who earned a 4.0 grade point average are noted with an asterisk (*). Read more...

(01/25/2005) Psychology Doctoral Program Earns Accreditation at The U
Full accreditation has been awarded to The University of South Dakota’s doctoral program in clinical psychology. Accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Accreditation followed a review of The U program’s self-study report submitted in December 2003 and the report of a three-person team that visited the program site in May 2004. Read more...

(01/25/2005) U Music Groups to Embark on European Tour
The University of South Dakota Brass Choir and Chamber Singers will tour Germany, Denmark, and Norway May 9-20, 2005. The musicians’ talents will be showcased at performances in Arendal, Leipzig, Lubeck, Copenhagen, and Oslo. This is the first European tour for both groups. Directors Dr. Rolf Olson and Dr. Matthew Harden anticipate a cultural adventure the forty seven students will never forget. Read more...

(01/25/2005) University Theatre Opens Auditions for Proof at The U
Drama comes to The University of South Dakota as University Theatre holds auditions for “Proof,” a play written by David Auburn and directed by Matt Nesmith. Auditions will be held Monday, Jan. 31 and Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Arena Theatre, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(01/25/2005) The U’s Rawlins Piano Trio to Perform in Minneapolis
The internationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of the University of South Dakota will perform at the University Lutheran Church of Hope in Minneapolis on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is open to the public free of charge and will include trios by Beethoven, Dvorak and American Kenneth Klauss. Read more...

(01/25/2005) Fraternity at The U Receives National Honor
The University of South Dakota’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) was recently honored by their national headquarters for their Technology Workshop as the national “Program of the Week.” The goal of the program is to educate members on basic technology-related information they should be aware of during their time on campus and in SAE. The workshop draws special attention to storage devices, e-mail tips, PC do’s and don’ts, and getting connected to chapter and campus networks. Another part of the workshop focused on their chapter website, sae.net, thetgi.net and saeforum.net. Read more...

(01/20/2005) U Professor John Swallow earns Prestigious Career Award from the National Science Foundation
Native American and other rural students from across South Dakota will benefit from a new grant awarded to Dr. John Swallow, an assistant professor in the biology department at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(01/20/2005) KIDS COUNT Project Releases Annual Factbook at The U
New information about the quality of life for children in South Dakota is now available. The South Dakota KIDS COUNT Project released the 12th annual South Dakota KIDS COUNT Factbook. The Factbook is distributed to an array of destinations across the state including children’s advocate organizations, state legislators and the governor’s office and it provides current state and county data for demographic, health, education, economic, and safety indicators on children and youth. Read more...

(01/20/2005) Dance Marathon "Calls For Kids" at The U
Dance Marathon at The University of South Dakota will cooperate with a national charity in an upcoming fundraiser. The University of South Dakota’s Dance Marathon will hold “Calling for Kids” on January 26 and 27 from 1-5 p.m. in the Coyote Student Center. Read more...

(01/20/2005) Exonerated Death Row Inmate to Speak Twice at The U
Juan Melendez, who served nearly 18 years on Florida’s death row for a crime he did not commit will speak about his ordeal on back-to-back nights at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(01/18/2005) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrated in numerous events at The U
Erasing racism is the aim of several upcoming events at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(01/18/2005) Native American Workshop at The U to Focus on Education
The USD Office of Student Life hopes to strengthen Native American enrollment and involvement in South Dakota schools by presenting a forum on Native American education at the University of South Dakota. Faculty and staff from the U and other South Dakota institutions of higher learning are invited to participate in a workshop entitled “Changes and Challenges: The Recruitment and Retention of Native American Students” on Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more...

(01/13/2005) Sandy Teigen named January Employee of the Month at the U
Sandy Teigen, program assistant in the nursing department at The University of South Dakota, is the Career Service Employee of the month for January. President James W. Abbott presented the award to Teigen at a December ceremony in Old Main. Read more...

(01/06/2005) Forum on The Devastating Southeast Asian Tsunami to be held at The U
The recent devastating tsunami will be the topic of the next International Forum at The University of South Dakota. “The Devastating Southeast Asian Tsunami” will be held Friday Jan. 14, 2005, at noon in the Frankenfeld A & B rooms of The U Coyote Student Center. The public is welcome to attend. Read more...

(01/06/2005) Professor Dennis Navrat Featured in Retrospective Exhibition at the U
Forty years of artistic expression will be in the spotlight this month as Dennis Navrat, art professor at The U, places his work on display in the main gallery of the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota. The retrospective exhibition called “Imaging the Edge of Whirl,” covering examples of Navrat’s work spanning the period 1965-2005, will be on display from Jan. 10-31. Read more...

2004
December
(12/29/2004) Cheyenne Eagle Butte Students, TRIO Participants at The U, Win Awards in National Website Contest
Two Cheyenne Eagle Butte high school students have been invited to attend the 2004 TRIO ThinkQuest Award Ceremony that will take place next March in Hollywood, Calif. The TRIO ThinkQuest competition is an educational web site design contest for participants in TRIO programs nationwide. Read more...

(12/22/2004) Alumnus Brings Old Main to life in LEGO Creation at The U
Thousands of little boys and girls have LEGO® building blocks on their Christmas wish lists for this year. Kids all over the globe use the blocks to create vehicles, characters and just about anything imaginable. Read more...

(12/21/2004) Student Action Office at The U Names Michelle Adrian December Student of the Month
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Michelle Adrian of Sioux Falls is the December Student of the Month. This award was created to recognize students who complete an outstanding service-learning, research, or creatively-based Action in the community as well as an extraordinary reflection component through the Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) Program. Read more...

(12/15/2004) New Federal Subcontract will Assist Fetal Alcohol Study at the U
The Center for Disabilities, Department of Pediatrics at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, has received a 10-month, $100,000 planning subcontract from the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence to study FASD in the South Dakota juvenile justice system. Read more...

(12/14/2004) Don Harris Named December Employee of the Month at the U
Don Harris, broadcast engineer in the contemporary media and journalism department at The University of South Dakota, is the Career Service Employee of the month for December. Greg Redlin, vice president of finance and administration presented the award to Harris Dec. 3. Read more...

(12/14/2004) Student from the U Receives U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Fellowship
University of South Dakota clinical psychology graduate student, James “Ric” Monroe, recently received one of the highly competitive awards under the Department of Homeland Security Scholars and Fellows Program. Read more...

(12/10/2004) U Professor Kurt Hackemer Honored with Truman and Beverly Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award
Dr. Kurt Hackemer is the recipient of the inaugural Truman and Beverly Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award at The University of South Dakota. The faculty award will be given every third year to an outstanding tenured faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences who has demonstrated a truly exceptional level of creativity and productivity in scholarship, teaching and service, and who shows great promise of continuing such achievement. Read more...

(12/10/2004) Native Americans the Focus of New Program at the U School of Education
A new program at The University of South Dakota will focus on the educational needs of Native American children in South Dakota. In an effort to promote increased understanding, The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University have collaborated with Todd County Schools on the Rosebud Indian Reservation to increase beginning teachers’ understanding of Native American people. This collaborative effort began this semester with Mark Jakopak, a School of Education teacher education student who is student teaching on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Read more...

(12/10/2004) Professor from the U Featured in new American Cancer Society Book and Article
Dr. Barry Timms of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine, is a contributing author for a chapter in a new book just published by the American Cancer Society and for a special supplement of the Journal Cancer. In addition, he is an invited speaker at a forthcoming International Symposium on Endocrine Disruptors to be held in Japan on Dec. 15-17. Read more...

(12/09/2004) U Student's Art Featured on National Organization's Holiday Card
The University of South Dakota student Michelle Adrian is the recipient of the Pi Beta Phi 2004-2005 Holiday Scholarship Award. The award is chosen through a contest to design the national fraternity’s holiday card. Read more...

(12/08/2004) Political Science Department at the U Receives Award for Academic Excellence and Innovation
The University of South Dakota Department of Political Science is the inaugural recipient for the Award for Academic Excellence and Innovation. The new award was developed to increase the visibility of the “extraordinary” academics at the U and to recognize individuals or units that have played clear leadership roles in moving academic programs toward true national leadership. Recipients must show a distinguished contribution to the teaching, research, and service missions of the university. Read more...

(12/08/2004) Paul Krueger named U Alumni Association Assistant Director
The University of South Dakota Alumni Association is proud to welcome Paul R. Krueger as the new assistant director. Krueger comes to The U after serving as the alumni director at Augustana College. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from Augustana and his master’s from The U. Read more...

(12/08/2004) Ernetta Fox named Director of Disability Services at the U
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Disabilities at The University of South Dakota are pleased to announce that Ernetta Fox, M.F.A., M.L.S., is the new director of the U’s Disability Services. Ms. Fox began part-time in this position on Nov. 16 and started full-time on Monday, Dec. 6. She brings a solid background of both disability and technology expertise to the position as well as extensive knowledge of databases and data systems. Read more...

(12/07/2004) 376 Candidates to Receive Degrees During Winter Commencement at the U
Nearly 400 students are expected to receive their degrees during commencement ceremonies at The University of South Dakota in December. 218 undergraduate and 158 graduate students will take part in the 29th annual Winter Commencement on Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. in the DakotaDome on the U campus in Vermillion. Dr. Rick Melmer, South Dakota secretary of the Department of Education, will give the keynote address. Read more...

(12/06/2004) New Course at the U Connects with International Campuses
The University of South Dakota will unite four campuses in three countries for a new international course “The Peoples of North America: Identity, Change and Relationships” (AIS 491/591) in the spring of 2005. The course explores relationships among indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of North America and includes live television hookups with the University of Wisconsin-Stout, First Nations University in Canada, and Benemerta University in Mexico. Read more...

(12/06/2004) Students at the U Spend Weekend Serving the Homeless
Twelve students at The University of South Dakota participated in the first overnight service project offered by the U’s Student Action Office. The students volunteered over 130 hours to serve homeless men, women and children in the Siena/Francis House in Omaha, Neb. Nov. 12-13, 2004. Read more...

(12/06/2004) New U 'Extraordinary' Campaign Features Success Stories, 1964 Alumnus Tom Brokaw
The University of South Dakota’s new marketing and branding campaign, which will highlight the institution’s exceptional successes, students and faculty, will feature the voice of one such extraordinary individual: U alumnus and NBC’s Tom Brokaw. Read more...

(12/03/2004) Foundation Marks Record Year: Details Released in Annual Report at the U
The University of South Dakota Foundation is celebrating historic fundraising success. The 2004 fiscal year set new records with a total of $107 million in assets, making the USD Foundation the largest foundation in South Dakota. Details about the record breaking year are available in the USD Foundation annual report released Dec. 1. Read more...

(12/03/2004) Panel of Experts at the U to Address Turmoil in the Ukraine
An International Forum sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Business on Monday, Dec. 6 will explore the question “Ukraine: Could its political turmoil return the Cold War?” The forum is set for noon in Frankenfeld A of the U Coyote Student Center. Read more...

(12/01/2004) University Theatre to hold Auditions for "The Crucible"
The University of South Dakota Theatre will hold auditions for "The Crucible," a classic American drama by Arthur Miller, Dec. 7-8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Although short, prepared pieces (under 2 minutes) are welcome, they are not required. Auditions will consist of readings from the text. Scripts may be checked out from the theatre department secretary in room 184A of the Fine Arts Building. Those wishing to audition are asked to reserve a specific time by signing up on the theatre department callboard. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to audition. Read more...

(12/01/2004) Criminal Justice Degrees from the U now Offered in Western South Dakota
The University of South Dakota is launching a criminal justice degree program for people in western South Dakota. The U is hosting an open house for potential students at the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City Thursday, Dec. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. Dr. John Gehm, director of off-campus criminal justice studies programs at the U, will be available for interviews during the open house. Read more...

(12/01/2004) Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services Appointed at the U
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce the appointment of Cecil Foster from Buffalo, N.Y. as assistant vice president of enrollment services, a newly created position. Mr. Foster will begin his position June 1, 2005, and is presently serving in a consulting role for the university. He is currently the director of admissions at Daemen College in Amherst, N.Y. and previously held an admissions leadership position at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. Read more...

November
(11/30/2004) Lt. Col. Rodriguez to Report on Afghanistan Military Efforts at the U
Lt. Col. Tony Rodriguez will report on his recent involvement in Afghanistan’s nation building with his presentation “Waging Peace: US Military Support to Nation-Building in Afghanistan” Thursday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall at The University of South Dakota. The event is free and open to the public and press. Read more...

(11/29/2004) Three Professors Honored During Annual President's Research Day at the U
Three professors from The University of South Dakota are being honored for their research and entrepreneurial achievements. The President’s Award for Research Excellence is presented to Dr. Kathleen Eyster from the School of Medicine and Dr. Jeffrey Simons from the Department of Psychology. The President’s Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship goes to Carol Lushbough of the Department of Computer Science. This year’s recipients are being honored during “President’s Research Day” Nov. 29. Read more...

(11/23/2004) Prevention Specialist from the U Recognized as one of Nation's Leaders in Health and Safety
Roy Kammer, prevention specialist at The University of South Dakota, received the 2004 Outstanding Advisor from the National Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) and Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) Peer Education Network. The award was presented to him during the General Assembly (national conference) in Chicago, Ill. Saturday, Nov. 13. Read more...

(11/19/2004) Faculty at the U Receive Grants to Support Service-Learning
Four faculty members at The University of South Dakota received grants to support service-learning efforts in their courses. The faculty and their students, facilitated by grant funds awarded through the university’s Student Action Office (SAO), will make important community connections throughout the state through this support. Read more...

(11/18/2004) U Professor Smith Recognized as one of Nation's Top Professors
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) have named Dr. Elizabeth T. Smith of The University of South Dakota the 2004 South Dakota Professor of the Year. She will be recognized for the achievement at the U Dialogue on “Increasing the Challenge” Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. in the Neuharth Center. Dr. Smith was selected from among nearly 400 top professors in the United States. Read more...

(11/18/2004) Popular Comedy 'Noises Off' to Open at the U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present one of England’s best-known comedies, Noises Off, Dec. 1-4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(11/18/2004) The U's I.D. Weeks Library Gains Associate Membership in the Center for Research Libraries
I.D. Weeks Library has been accepted for associate membership in the Center for Research Libraries (CRL). CRL is a consortium of North American universities, colleges, and independent research libraries. The consortium acquires and preserves traditional and digital resources for research and teaching and makes them available to member institutions through interlibrary loan and electronic delivery. Read more...

(11/17/2004) Music Professor at the U Published in New Book
Dr. David Moskowitz, assistant professor of music history at The University of South Dakota, was published this month in the book “Creoles, Contact, and Language Change: Linguistic and Social Implications.” His chapter co-authored with Dr. Anita Herzfeld of the University of Kansas is entitled “The Limonses Calypso as an Identity Marker.” Read more...

(11/17/2004) U Student Crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2005
The University of South Dakota student Jessica Fjerstad is the newly crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2005 and will represent the state at the Miss USA competition in April. Fjerstad is the daughter of Mike and Lori Waldner of Madison, S.D. and Mike and Darla Fjerstad of Lennox, S.D. Read more...

(11/16/2004) Support the Troops with Holiday Cards at the U
This year’s Christmas card drive for U.S. troops gets underway this Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 11 to 1 p.m. in the Coyote Student Center at The University of South Dakota. Stop by the table and add personal holiday wishes to the U cards. The U’s goal is to send 1,000 letters to troops throughout the U.S. and abroad for the holiday season. Two minutes between classes will make Christmas a little easier for men and women away from their families this December. The drive will run through Nov. 22. Read more...

(11/15/2004) U Professor Moyer Receives Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Ronald L. Moyer, professor and chair of theatre at The University of South Dakota, received a Distinguished Service Award from the South Dakota High School Activities Association on Friday, Nov. 12 during half-time of the class 11-A championship football game in the Dakota Dome. Dr. Moyer was honored for his many years of service as a judge of oral interpretation contests and one-act play festivals. Read more...

(11/15/2004) South Dakota Volleyball Team Earns First Ever Trip to National Playoffs; Picks up 3rd Seed in NCAA Regional
For the first time in school history, the South Dakota volleyball team has earned a berth to the national playoffs. The South Dakota women's volleyball squad (17-13, 9-3 NCC) has been awarded the third seed in the North Central Regional and will play Southwest Minnesota State, the sixth seed, on Thursday in first round play at St. Paul, Minn. Read more...

(11/10/2004) South Dakota Soccer Garners First-Ever Berth in Postseason Play
The South Dakota women's soccer team (15-5-0), which has only been in existence since 1999, has earned a berth in the NCAA Division II Regional Playoffs according to an announcement by the NCAA Office. The record-breaking Coyotes, who are seeded fourth, will make their first appearance in postseason play with a match against top-seeded and host Truman State (18-0-2) in Kirksville, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 12, at noon. Read more...

(11/10/2004) Pack your Lunch for the Brown Bag Series on Research at the U
All students and faculty are encouraged to pack a lunch and attend the upcoming Brown Bag Series about research on Nov. 18 and Dec. 6. Each month a different speaker will discuss relevant issues as they pertain to research, followed by questions and open discussion. These sessions help improve research and teach new tools and ways to think about research and they are also open to the public. All sessions are held at the Coyote Student Center, Hoy B at 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Read more...

(11/10/2004) U Professor Timothy Heaton Featured in Smithsonian Magazine
Professor Timothy Heaton, Ph.D., of The University of South Dakota was featured in the Nov. 2004 edition of the Smithsonian magazine for his research on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska where archeologists are conducting ground breaking research on the origins of the new world’s population. Read more...

(11/10/2004) Dr. Karen Olmstead Appointed to new Role at the U
Dr. Karen Olmstead has been appointed to the position of associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of graduate education at the U. Read more...

(11/10/2004) U Students Compete with World's Top Collegiate Programmers at IBM-Sponsored "Battle of the Brains"
Students from The University of South Dakota will participate in this year’s international “Tech Olympics,” the 2004-2005 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), sponsored by IBM. On Nov. 13, the U will go head to head with the area’s top collegiate programmers in the regional competition at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Read more...

(11/09/2004) Student-Directed One-Act Plays to Open Nov. 18 at the U
Student work will be featured in The University of South Dakota Theatre Department’s annual workshop production of One-Act Plays. Working with limited financial and technical support, a mix of undergraduate and graduate students will to bring to life a diverse array of short plays, Nov. 18-20 at 7 p.m. in the Arena Theatre. Read more...

(11/08/2004) Lois Gregoire Named November Employee of the Month at the U
Lois Gregoire, program assistant in the budget and finance department at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for November. Vice president of finance and administration, Greg Redlin, presented the award on behalf of The University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott during an award celebration on Monday, Nov. 8 in Old Main. Read more...

(11/08/2004) Six Coyotes Named to Academic All-NCC Football Squad; Five Others Selected Honorable Mention
All-time receptions leader Chris Mikkelsen is one of six University of South Dakota football team members selected to the 2004-05 Academic All-North Central Conference football team. The academic all-conference team is selected by a vote of the league’s sports information directors and was announced Nov. 4. Read more...

(11/02/2004) Vermillion Conflict Resolution Center Offers Free Mediation to Landlords and Tenants
Solve conflicts with your landlord or tenant without going to court through The Vermillion Conflict Resolution Center (VCRC). The VCRC is currently working to provide a neutral forum for the resolution of the wide range of conflicts that often occurs from landlord/tenant relationships entitled the Covenant Agreement. Read more...

(11/02/2004) Michael Huela of Sioux Falls Receives TRIO Achiever's Award
The University of South Dakota and Sioux Falls Lincoln High School graduate Michael Huela is the 2004 recipient of the TRIO Achiever’s Award. Criteria for the prestigious award include finishing a TRIO program, successfully completing a postsecondary program of study for a bachelor’s or terminal degree, and making a significant impact with civic, community, or professional contributions. Read more...

(11/02/2004) Justin Fallon of Sioux Falls Receives TRIO Achiever's Award
The University of South Dakota graduate Justin Fallon of Sioux Falls, S.D. is the 2004 recipient of the TRIO Achiever’s Award. Criteria for the prestigious award include finishing a TRIO program, successfully completing a postsecondary program of study for a bachelor’s or terminal degree, and making a significant impact with civic, community, or professional contributions. Read more...

(11/01/2004) Artists Reconnect with their Alma Mater at the U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries proudly announces the opening of the first major Art Department Alumni Show since 1999. Entitled “Reconnecting: A USD Art Alumni Exhibition,” the show presents work by over 100 artists who attended the university over the past thirty-five years. The show is open Nov. 1 through Nov. 21 in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts free of charge to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends. There is a public reception on Nov. 5 from 7-9 p.m. Read more...

(11/01/2004) 'Maxims, Monarchy and Sir Thomas More' Hits the Stage at the U
The University of South Dakota School of Law, the South Dakota Arts Council, and the Newman Center will sponsor “Maxims, Monarchy, and Sir Thomas More” Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the St. Thomas More Newman Center. Read more...

October
(10/31/2004) Carolyn Johnson Named October Employee of the Month at the U
Carolyn Johnson, the Criminal Justice Studies secretary at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for October. University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott presented the award during a celebration on Oct. 29. Read more...

(10/29/2004) Dr. Farber Named Honorary Member of ICMA
Beloved professor from The University of South Dakota, Dr. William O. Farber, was named an honorary member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) at their annual conference in San Diego Oct. 17-20. Read more...

(10/29/2004) Dr. Yang Receives Award for Diabetes Research at the U
Assistant Professor Dr. Da-Qing Yang at The University of South Dakota, School of Medicine is the recipient of the Young Investigator Scientific Achievement and Travel Award from the 2004 Fifth Annual Rachmiel Levine Diabetes and Obesity Symposium in Los Angeles. Read more...

(10/27/2004) Psychology Professor Jeffrey Simons Receives Grant from National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a three-year $571,000 grant to The University of South Dakota’s Department of Psychology assistant professor, Jeffrey Simons, for research on risk for alcohol problems among college students. Read more...

(10/27/2004) Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Receives Prestigious NIH Fellowship
The University of South Dakota graduate student Raluca Gaher, is a recent recipient of a National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study expectancies and evaluations of alcohol problems. This prestigious two-year fellowship provides an annual stipend, tuition remission, and support for Gaher’s dissertation research. Read more...

(10/27/2004) U. Brew Open Election Night for Instant Election Feedback
Students from The University of South Dakota and members of the surrounding community can view the election results together at U. Brew in the Coyote Student Center Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Political science professor Dr. John Fremstad and numerous students will be available for interview and comments. Read more...

(10/25/2004) Harrington Lecture at the U Examines American Indian Literature and Culture
Explore the development of contemporary American Indian literature and the revitalization of Native culture at the 52nd Annual Harrington Lecture presented by The University of South Dakota’s College of Arts and Sciences. The event is Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall and is open to the public. Read more...

(10/25/2004) Forbes and The Princeton Review Name The U one of Top 25 Most Connected Campuses
In recognition of its innovative use of technology on campus, The University of South Dakota was ranked in The Princeton Review's list of “The Top 25 Most Connected Campuses” published on Forbes.com for the second year in a row. Read more...

(10/22/2004) Education and Criminal Justice Degrees from the U to be Offered in Western South Dakota
Action taken today by the South Dakota Board of Regents will bring more higher education opportunities from The University of South Dakota to people in western South Dakota. Read more...

(10/22/2004) VLP 2004 Fall Literary Festival in Vermillion Features U.S. Poet Laureate
The Vermillion Literary Project invites everyone to attend the VLP 2004 Fall Literary Festival, to be held Oct. 28-30, 2004, on the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. Read more...

(10/14/2004) Native American Journalists Association at the U Honors Al Neuharth
The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) at The University of South Dakota honored journalist and media icon Al Neuharth for his lifelong commitment to diversity at the 61st annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), Oct. 11, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Read more...

(10/14/2004) $16.1 Million Grant to Further Biomedical Research at the U
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a multimillion-dollar grant to further biomedical research at The University of South Dakota and throughout South Dakota. It is the largest biomedical research grant ever awarded in the state. Read more...

(10/13/2004) U's Rawlins Piano Trio Releases New CD
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce the release of the third compact disc recording of the Rawlins Piano Trio. The CD entitled "American Romance" features three piano trios composed in the late romantic style of around 1900 by American composers Henry Holden Huss, Mortimer Wilson, and Adolph M. Foerster. Read more...

(10/13/2004) Law School's Gunderson Lecture to Highlight Symposium on Sentencing and Punishment
The University of South Dakota School of Law will host the 27th Annual Gunderson Lecture and Symposium Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. The symposium and lecture will explore the effects of sentencing and punishment throughout the judicial system. The symposium features South Dakota’s chief federal judge, the Honorable Lawrence Piersol; U.S. Attorney James McMahon; South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long; and Professor Peter Rutledge, an expert on the Apprendi Doctrine dealing with sentencing considerations. The event will take place in the USD School of Law courtroom and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(10/13/2004) Internationally Recognized Pianist Angela Hewitt to Perform at the U
The University of South Dakota is honored to host internationally recognized pianist Angela Hewitt as this year’s featured artist in the Rawlins Fall Visiting Artist Series. Ms. Hewitt will play a solo recital and offer a master class in November 2004. The recital will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The master class will be held in the same location on Friday, Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Read more...

(10/13/2004) U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser To Perform at the U
The University of South Dakota will host an evening of poetry featuring the newest U.S. Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser, Friday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Neuharth Media Center. The evening will include a musical performance by College of Fine Arts students, poetry readings by graduate and Ph.D. students in the English department, and a performance and book signing by Kooser. Earlier in the day, Mr. Kooser will meet with poetry and creative writing students. Read more...

(10/13/2004) From the Front Lines to the U: Embedded Journalist Shares Iraqi Combat Experiences
Evan Wright, best-selling author of Generation Kill, the first hand account of a Marine platoon in combat on the front lines in Iraq, will discuss his personal experiences in the war at The University of South Dakota Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in Farber Hall. Wright’s presentation will provide a perspective of the conflict only possible from someone who actually experienced it. Read more...

(10/08/2004) Family of the Year Honored at the U
The Horner family of Sioux Falls will be honored as the Family of the Year at The University of South Dakota. The Horner family is responsible for a long line of USD graduates and current students. The family will be honored as part of Family Weekend at the U on Oct. 16, 2004. Read more...

(10/07/2004) Vera Way Marghab Writing Competition Accepting Entries
How would you like to win $2,000? The Vera Way Marghab Writing Competition offers a $2,000 prize for the winner. The competition is open to any student enrolled in a graduate program at a South Dakota university. The theme for the writing competition is “The Changing Face of Social Responsibility: Why Should I Care?” Deadline for entries is Nov. 1, 2004. Read more...

(10/07/2004) Physics Expert Lectures at the U for Visiting Scholar Program
The Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program at The University of South Dakota is honored to present a lecture by Dr. Andrea Liu, professor of physics at the University of Pennsylvania. Her lecture on “Jamming” is Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Churchill Haines, room 118. Read more...

(10/06/2004) Enrollment and ACT Scores Climb at the U
While enrollment at The University of South Dakota is up 2.56 percent, the number of students with an ACT (American College Testing) score of 24 or higher in the freshman class rose almost 15 percent since last year. Read more...

(10/06/2004) The Vietnam War and its Legacies Conference at the U
Ripped from the headlines, an upcoming conference at The University of South Dakota will explore Vietnam and its modern controversies. Distinguished veterans including Medal of Honor recipient Major General Patrick Brady and six year prisoner of war Wallace Newcomb will discuss “The Vietnam War and Its Legacies” on Monday, Oct. 18. Read more...

(10/06/2004) World Renowned Cellist Matt Haimovitz To Perform at the U
One of classical music’s most adventurous musicians will perform at The University of South Dakota Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Cellist Matt Haimovitz is reinventing the classical recital for the new millennium by performing in non-traditional venues including coffeehouses and dance clubs. Read more...

(10/06/2004) U Students Volunteer for Service Project at La Casa Latina in Sioux City
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota announces a joint effort with Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, to volunteer a day of service at La Casa Latina on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. Read more...

(10/05/2004) U Students Negotiate Diplomacy with Muslim Students
Students at The University of South Dakota will discuss American power and global security with students at American University in Beirut, Lebanon in a teleconference on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Center for Continuing Education building. Two students from the U, along with two from the university in Beirut, will moderate the discussion and lead an open question and answer session. Space is limited. Read more...

(10/05/2004) Online Campus Directory Up and Running at the U
The new online campus directory is up and running on the World Wide Web. The University of South Dakota executive committee decided last spring, following a survey of students and staff, that the telephone directory would be placed online. The system was published on the web on Friday, Oct. 1. Access is available through the menu bar of any U webpage “People Search” or by visiting the site at: http://www.usd.edu/search/people. Read more...

(10/04/2004) Lammers and Becker Named Mr. and Miss Dakota at the U
Tara Lammers of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Nathan Becker of Brandon, S.D., were named the 91st Miss Dakota and the 18th Mr. Dakota, respectively, at the Coyote Capers Variety Show Friday, Oct. 1 in Slagle Auditorium. The D-Days royalty were selected from seven Miss Dakota and seven Mr. Dakota finalists, which were revealed last week. The presiding couple was elected by University students through an election this week. Read more...

(10/04/2004) The University of South Dakota School of Law Celebrates 'Brown @ 50'
The University of South Dakota joins a host of universities across the nation in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark case Brown vs. Board of Education. Spearheading the celebration, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) in conjunction with the School of Law will host a panel discussion at Farber Hall at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004. Read more...

(10/04/2004) University Theatre Brings Julius Caesar into Modern Era
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Shakespeare’s towering classic The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Oct. 20-23 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(10/02/2004) USD Nursing Named National Center of Excellence
The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing is one of only three programs in the country to receive a prestigious new award for excellence. For the first time, schools of nursing that distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement in the promotion of excellence in nursing education are being publicly acknowledged. The National League for Nursing Centers of Excellence program calls for schools to apply for a three-year designation based on their sustained demonstration of excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development. Read more...

(10/01/2004) I.D. Weeks Library Receives Special Collections Preservation Grant
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that the Mary Chilton Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Foundation chapter in Sioux Falls recently awarded a $7700 grant to the Special Collections and Archives Department, I. D. Weeks Library, to help preserve the University photographs collection. Read more...

(10/01/2004) Incubus to Perform in Concert at the U
One of the Top 40 and Modern Rock charts most popular bands, Incubus, will perform at The University of South Dakota on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the DakotaDome with special guest, The Music. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the Coyote Student Center ticket booth office for $25 with a student I.D. The general public can buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.com for $30, which go on sale on Oct. 9. This will be the biggest concert the U. has ever hosted. Read more...

(10/01/2004) USD Foundation Announces 2004 Inman Award Recipients
The University of South Dakota Foundation announced the 2004 recipients of the Darwin and Adele Inman Award for distinguished service at an awards luncheon in Vermillion on Friday, October 9. Honored were longtime USD Foundation supporters, Dick and Joanne Grasser of Sioux Falls and Lyle and June Wagner of Vermillion. The Inman Award is the Foundation’s highest award and is named in honor of Adele and Darwin Inman who were instrumental as volunteers in the early years of the University. Read more...

(10/01/2004) U Professor Mary Engstrom Helping S.D. Middle School Students Learn about Geography for Life
Seventh-grade students from 14 South Dakota schools are getting the opportunity to experience the state as their classroom. Students will learn about geography through a standards-based curriculum unit entitled “Under Control: The Damming of the Missouri River.” Read more...

September
(09/30/2004) USD Foundation Announces Historic Fundraising Success and Beginning of New Mickelson Scholarship at the U
The University of South Dakota Foundation announced historic fundraising success and a scholarship endowment named after one of South Dakota’s most prominent and well-known families today at an 11:00 a.m. news conference in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read more...

(09/29/2004) Tim Kirsch Named September Employee of the Month at the U
Tim Kirsch, building maintenance specialist for Facilities Management at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for September. University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott presented the award during a celebration on Sept. 24. Read more...

(09/24/2004) War and Campaigns the Feature of Annual Schell Lecture at the U
Internationally respected author and speaker Dr. Gabor Boritt will tackle current issues with a historic angle at The University of South Dakota’s annual Herbert Schell Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2004. His lecture entitled “The Most Important Election of American History?” will compare today’s headlines with Abraham Lincoln’s campaign for reelection in the midst of war. Read more...

(09/24/2004) U.S. Ambassador to Address "U.S. Diplomacy in the Age of Terror”
Ambassador Prudence Bushnell will present a lecture entitled “U.S. Diplomacy in the Age of Terror” in Farber Hall Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Ambassador Bushnell, Dean of the Leadership and Management School at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, Virginia, is a career diplomat who most recently served as United States Ambassador to the Republics of Guatemala (1999-2002) and Kenya (1996-1999). Read more...

(09/24/2004) Future of South Dakota Courts Debated at the U
Respected judges, lawyers, and specialists from across the state will debate Constitutional Amendment A, which could change the future of judicial selection in South Dakota, Monday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall. Read more...

(09/24/2004) Vice-Presidential Nominee Speaks about Women, Politics and the Environment at the U
Ralph Nader’s 1996 and 2000 green party vice-presidential nominee Winona LaDuke will speak on “Women, Politics and the Environment” at The University of South Dakota on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall. A reception and book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(09/22/2004) The U Announces Schedule for 2004 Dakota Days
The Dakota Days 2004 Committee at The University of South Dakota has announced the schedule of events for this year’s homecoming festivities. Activities begin on Monday, Sept. 27 and conclude on Saturday, Oct. 2. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Oh, the Places U.’ll Go!” Read more...

(09/22/2004) Interactive Tour Brings Rock Climbing and Virtual Skydiving To the U for D-Days
The U.S. Army will introduce its new state-of-the-art interactive tour Oct. 2 at The University of South Dakota. The 53-foot interactive trailer offers intense experiences that will send adrenaline rushing throughout the U’s campus. Read more...

(09/21/2004) Rawlins Piano Trio to Perform at the U
The nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will present its opening concert of the 2004-05 season on Friday, Sept. 24 at 8:00 p.m. The concert is open to the public free of charge and will be held in Farber Hall of the Old Main Building on The University of South Dakota campus. In this performance, the trio welcomes new cellist, James Nixon “Nick” Curry. Curry joins pianist Susan Keith Gray and violinist, John Thomson. All three artists are faculty members in The University of South Dakota Department of Music. Read more...

(09/21/2004) University Theatre to Hold Auditions for Popular Comedy "Noises Off"
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for Noises Off, a rollicking comedy by Michael Frayn, Sunday, Oct. 3 from 3 – 5 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 4 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(09/20/2004) Arthur Amiotte Presents 15th Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture at the U
Explore the meanings of Lakota-Dakota stories as illustrated in art at The University of South Dakota’s 15th Annual Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. This year’s lecturer is the noted Oglala Lakota artist, teacher, and scholar, Arthur Amiotte. Amiotte’s topic is “Ledger Art and the Art of Oscar Howe.” The lecture will take place in Farber Hall of Old Main and will be followed by a public reception at the USD Native American Cultural Center. Admission is free. Read more...

(09/20/2004) University Theatre Announces 2004-2005 Season
The theatre department at The University of South Dakota has a great new season starting. The 2004-2005 season of plays feature a mix of classic to contemporary offerings entitled A Season for All Ages. Read more...

(09/16/2004) U Medical School Earns Contract for a National Center of Excellence in Women's Health Demonstration Project
Women’s health in South Dakota is taking center stage in a new effort to create a culture of women’s health research, education, leadership, outreach and clinical care. The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is playing a lead role in that effort and is proud to announce a new contract for the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Demonstration Project in partnership with University Physicians, Sioux Valley Hospital and Sioux Valley Clinics. Read more...

(09/15/2004) Win Free Tuition at the U Game this Saturday!
Students from The University of South Dakota can enter to win FREE SPRING TUITION at the U. football game Saturday, Sept.18. The U versus Wisconsin-LaCrosse game begins at 2 p.m. and you must be present to win. Students need their university student I.D. card to register for the drawing. Read more...

(09/15/2004) Innovations in Disaster Psychology Conference to Educate, Share Information and Network
The Disaster Mental Health Institute is sponsoring its seventh annual Innovations in Disaster Psychology conference Sept.30 – Oct. 2, 2004, at the Radisson hotel in Rapid City, S.D. The topic for the conference is “Developing Public Health Models of Disaster Mental Health.” Read more...

(09/15/2004) Biomedical Science Professor, Leigh Washburn, Receives Grant from National Institute of Health
The National Institute of Health awarded a three year $600,000 grant to The University of South Dakota’s Medical School Biomedical Science Professor, Leigh Washburn, for research on Membrane Proteins and Mycoplasma Arthritidis from 2004 through 2007. Read more...

(09/14/2004) ‘60 MINUTES’ Creator, CBS News Executive Producer Don Hewitt to Receive Neuharth Award at the U
Don Hewitt, creator of “60 Minutes” and executive producer of CBS News, will receive the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in Journalism at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 30. Read more...

(09/10/2004) Business School at the U Expands Internship Program
More graduates from The University of South Dakota may stay in S.D. to start their careers as the U Business School develops its internship program. Thanks in part to a $64,000 grant from the Great Plains Education Foundation, Inc. of Aberdeen, S.D., the Business school now employs an Internship Development Specialist. U graduate Jean Fuller will utilize her work and educational experiences to expose students to a variety of businesses within the state and encourage graduates to pursue professions in South Dakota. Read more...

(09/10/2004) Oral History Workshop Coming to the U
An oral history workshop is being presented Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Read more...

(09/10/2004) New Scholarship Endowment to Continue Talley Legacy at the U
In tribute to Robert C. Talley, M.D. for his many years of service to the medical community and The University of South Dakota School of Medicine his friends and colleagues have chosen to honor him with a scholarship in his name. Dr. Talley retired in June 2004. The Dr. Robert C. Talley Scholarship will provide a competitive four-year scholarship to help recruit outstanding students to the U. Read more...

(09/10/2004) U Student Group Sponsors Roripaugh Reading and Poetry Slam
Award-winning writer Lee Ann Roripaugh will read her poetry Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Coffee Shop Gallery at 24 West Main Street in Vermillion. A poetry slam, a competition for poets, will directly follow. Slam poets must bring at least three poems. Read more...

(09/09/2004) National Series on U.S.-Muslim Relations comes to the U
The University of South Dakota will host a “Hope Not Hate” town hall meeting in Farber Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 to commemorate the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Speakers include former U.S. Senator James Abourezk, Syrian native Sanaa Abourezk, author of the book Equal Justice in the Balance: Americas Legal Responses to the Emerging Terrorist Threat, Creighton University law professor and author Michael J. Kelly, and Iowa congressional candidate Sal Mohammed, who is originally from Egypt. Read more...

(09/09/2004) South Dakota Governor's Biennial Art Exhibition Shows at the U
A special Governor’s Art Show is currently on exhibit at The University of South Dakota where it runs through Sept. 30. The exhibit is entitled “Endless Horizons: South Dakota Art for a New Century.” The show is the first in a biennial celebration of South Dakota artists as officially endorsed by Governor Mike Rounds. Read more...

(09/09/2004) U Music Professor Wins National ASCAP Award
When it comes to scholars, awards and accolades, The University of South Dakota faculty and students are hitting some high notes. Associate Professor of Music, Stephen Yarbrough is the 2004-2005 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award Recipient. Read more...

(09/09/2004) U Business School Student Earns National Boy Scouts Honor
Jeff Hayward, a sophomore from The University of South Dakota recently was elected as National Chief of the 2004 Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow is the very selective Boy Scout’s of America national honor camping society. Read more...

(09/08/2004) Dean Belbas Center to Become Home for Student Services
Students at The University of South Dakota will now be able to perform a bit of “one-stop shopping” at one of “America’s Treasures,” the newly renovated Dean Belbas Center, housing the offices of admissions, financial aid and the registrar. Read more...

(09/07/2004) The Spitfire Grill Comes to the U
University of South Dakota graduate and director of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan brings The Spitfire Grill to Vermillion Sept.10-12. Show times include Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a final performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Lee Fine Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Nook ‘n Cranny, Vermillion Beauty Shop, Davis Pharmacy and at the door one hour prior to each performance for $10. Read more...

(09/03/2004) Former Members of Congress to Square Off at the U
Politics will heat up as two nationally respected statesmen battle out the issues at The University of South Dakota. Former Representatives Bill Roy (D-KS) and Bill Barrett (R-NE) will talk about the upcoming election season at a news conference Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the University Room of Old Main. Read more...

(09/03/2004) Students at the U Business School Getting Great Returns
The Business School at The University of South Dakota is proving once again why it’s a sound investment to further your education and manage your money. In only its third year of existence the Coyote Capital Management (CCM) group at the Business School placed third in the Redefining Investments Strategy Education’s (RISE) National Investment Portfolio Competition. Read more...

(09/03/2004) Dance Marathon Team at the U Wins Natonal Award
The University of South Dakota chapter of Dance Marathon was honored at the 2004 Dance Marathon Leadership Conference held July 23-25 in Atlanta, Ga. This is the first time the U has won a national award at the conference. Read more...

(09/03/2004) Free World's Choice for Next U.S. President Revealed at the U
Panelists from around the world will address the question “Who would the free world prefer as its leader for the next four years?” at the International Forum on Sept. 13, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. at the Coyote Student Center, Frankenfeld A. Panelists include: Dilip Chetan (India), Dr. Jose Flores (Chile), Sabohat Khalilova (Uzbekistan) and Dr. Kyeong Sam Min (South Korea). Read more...

(09/03/2004) Lakota Suicide Prevention Focus of Conference at the U
The 15th Annual Red Road Gathering at The University of South Dakota will focus on the suicide epidemic spreading throughout tribes in the U.S. and Canada. This year’s theme, “Prevention of Suicide through Life Empowering Opportunities” is based on the Lakota Suicide Prevention and Intervention Model developed by Gene D. Thin Elk. The Gathering is Sept. 16-18 at the Clay County 4H Center in Vermillion beginning at 8:00 a.m., with sessions running throughout the evening. Arnold Thomas, M.S.W. Shoshone-Paiute, will open the event with his personal suicide survival story at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Read more...

(09/02/2004) High Schoolers say Small Towns Not So Bad in New U Survey
It’s official; kids from small towns really don’t mind small town living. Shocked? You’re not alone. But that is the word from a new study conducted by the Community and Family Enterprises (CAFÉ) program at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(09/01/2004) Patrick Donohoe Wins Ultimate Freshman Survival Kit at the U
Patrick Donohoe, a 2004 graduate of Rapid City Stevens High School, is the winner of the first ever “Ultimate Freshman Survival Kit” from The University of South Dakota. Incoming freshmen students were given the opportunity to enter the contest during campus visits last year. The drawing was held during freshmen orientation events on Aug. 30, 2004. Read more...

(09/01/2004) Academic Leaders Keep Ears to the Ground in South Dakota
Higher Education leaders from East River public universities joined with Sioux Falls area K-12 leaders in a half-day retreat this summer titled “Ear to the Ground.” This session, held on July 29, was the first step in a process aimed at making sure that courses and programs offered at the USDSU campus meet the needs of professionals serving in area schools. Read more...

August
(08/26/2004) Home Football Opener Means Food, Fun and Free Tuition at the U
It is time to make plans for the home football opener at The University of South Dakota. There is a new look at the DakotaDome, a new Coyotes logo and a new look to the coaching staff with first-year head coach Ed Meierkort. Plus, there is a chance to win a semester’s worth of free tuition; it’s a game and an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Read more...

(08/26/2004) South Dakota Public Broadcasting Joins Forces with The University of South Dakota to Answer Educational Concerns
Do you have questions and concerns regarding preK – 12 education? Dr. Hank Rubin, joint Dean of Education for The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University, will collaborate with South Dakota Public Broadcasting for a monthly forum to discuss these educational issues. Read more...

(08/24/2004) The University of South Dakota Again Rates Among the Nation's Best in Two National Surveys
Two national publications have again rated The University of South Dakota as one of the nation’s best educational choices. U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review both included the U in their annual rankings of the nation’s best public and private colleges and universities. Read more...

(08/23/2004) University Theatre to Hold Auditions for Julius Caesar
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s towering classic, Tuesday, August 31, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday, September 1, from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Julius Caesar, which contains some of Shakespeare’s most memorable and eloquent rhetoric, examines themes of ambition, loyalty, and guilt as Brutus, Cassius and others plot to overthrow Caesar. Read more...

(08/23/2004) Gajamukha: Indian Dancers to Perform in Vermillion
Art and dance lovers will enjoy an upcoming special presentation by Gajamukha, the Musical Temple Dance Ballet of India. The group will perform in Vermillion as part of their North American tour scheduled for Sept. through Nov., 2004. Read more...

(08/23/2004) Classic History Book by Former U Professor Updated and Released
An updated edition of Herbert Schell’s classic book, “History of South Dakota,” has been released by the South Dakota State Historical Society Press. Read more...

(08/19/2004) Mongolian Intern at Disaster Mental Health Institute Using Experience to Benefit Mongolia Disaster Planning
An intern from Mongolia hopes to use her experience at the Disaster Mental Health Institute this summer to benefit her native country. Dr. Amgaa Oyungerel, from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is using her time at the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) at The University of South Dakota to create a national Disaster Mental Health Plan which could be used to respond to disasters in Mongolia. She will also be receiving a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mental Health. Read more...

(08/18/2004) U Greek Chapters Win Numerous National Awards
A large group of Greek Chapters at The University of South Dakota have been busy bringing home awards this summer. Four of the Greek Chapters at the U recently received numerous awards and scholarships. Genevieve Evans Taylor, Greek Life Advisor at the U said, “Greek life is an important part of the college experience. These are phenomenal achievements and they speak to the quality of students we have involved in the USD Greek community.” Read more...

(08/18/2004) Harvard Professor to Speak for President's Lecture at the U
Harvard professor Richard J. Light will be the featured speaker for the President’s Lecture on Teaching and Learning. His address will take place on Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theater in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Read more...

(08/16/2004) South Dakota Governor's Camp Challenges Youth, Teachers at the U
The annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp concluded on Friday, July 30, 2004, at The University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion. This year marked the twenty-first consecutive summer camp for gifted students statewide. Read more...

(08/12/2004) Artist and U Student Kim Cantrell to Exhibit Work
A Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition for Kim Cantrell from The University of South Dakota will be held Sept. 1-30, 2004, in the G.A.R. Hall Gallery, 508 Douglas Ave. in Yankton, S.D. Read more...

(08/12/2004) Mario Kiran Exhibit Opens New Gallery Season at the U
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to announce the first Main Gallery exhibition of its 2004-2005 season is currently on display. “Entropy” features twenty-one surrealist inspired paintings and eight drawings by artist Mario Kiran of Bangalore, India. Read more...

(08/11/2004) Lori Johnson Named August Employee of the Month at the U
Lori Johnson, senior claims clerk for the Business Office at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for August. University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott presented the award during a celebration on Aug. 11, 2004, in the Collette Abbott room of Old Main. Read more...

(08/10/2004) Angela Ericson Hired as Assistant Dean of Law School at the U
Angela Ericson is the new assistant dean at The University of South Dakota School of Law. Ericson, who was hired for the position after a national search, begins work at the Law School on Aug. 18, 2004. Read more...

(08/09/2004) Exciting Research Effort Begins with New Research Partnership
A new and exciting research effort is underway with the development of a new research partnership between The University of South Dakota, the Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. University President James W. Abbott, Dr. Michael Hein of the Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. and Pamela J. Rezac, President and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital announced the research project and partnership, called the Yankton Clinical Research Alliance, during a news conference Aug. 9. Read more...

(08/06/2004) South Dakota Swimming and Diving Teams, Individuals Earn Academic All-American Status
The University of South Dakota men's and women's swimming and diving teams were both recently named Academic All-American squads by the College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for 2003-04. Read more...

(08/05/2004) Student at the U Receives Axel and Dorothy Nepstad Scholarship
Jill Ireland is the recent recipient of the $1,000 Axel and Dorothy Nepstad Scholarship at the U. Ireland will be a 2nd year graduate student majoring in Public Administration. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the U in May of 2003. She is the daughter of Larry and Sandy Ireland of Brookings. Read more...

(08/04/2004) The Volante Wins National Associate Collegiate Press Award
The University of South Dakota’s student-run newspaper, The Volante was recently awarded the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show general excellence award at the Associated Collegiate Press 21st Annual National College Newspaper and Yearbook workshops in Washington, D.C., which was held July 29 – Aug. 1. Read more...

(08/04/2004) Americorps Vista Member Joins Student Action Office at the U
The Student Action Office (SAO) at The University of South Dakota has announced that Beth Savitzky will be working with the University’s Student Action Office. Savitzky, working for the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s Americorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Program, will assist with the advancement and implementation of the University’s IdEA Program by addressing concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(08/03/2004) 50 First Year Medical Students Receive White Coats
The University of South Dakota Medical School gave a warm welcome to the 2004 new class of medical students with a White Coat Ceremony on July 30 in Sioux Falls. Read more...

July
(07/27/2004) 290 Candidates to Receive Degrees During Summer Commencement at the U
Dr. Joseph Michael McFadden, former president of The University of South Dakota and current Professor of History and President Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, will give the keynote address for the 75th annual Summer Commencement on July 29 at the Inman Stadium Quad (the lawn east of the Al Neuharth Media Center) on the U campus in Vermillion. Read more...

(07/27/2004) Vermillion Celebrates National Night Out
The “21st Annual National Night Out” will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. This is a night that communities around the nation ban together against crime and drug abuse. Although this is only the second year that Vermillion is taking part in this event, other communities have been reaping the benefits for the past two decades. This year, over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world are expected to participate. Read more...

(07/27/2004) McFadden Hall: New Housing Option to be Dedicated at the U
The University of South Dakota’s newest housing option for older students will be dedicated during a 4:00 p.m. ceremony on July 29. McFadden Hall, named in honor of Dr. Joseph McFadden, who will make remarks during the event, is the newest addition to the U’s campus and is part of a more than $14 million, 3-year effort to revitalize and upgrade campus housing. Tours for the public and press will follow at 4:30 p.m. Read more...

(07/26/2004) Laurie Becvar Named Dean of SWES at the U
Laurie Becvar has joined the U as the new Dean of Statewide Educational Services (SWES). Becvar is responsible for providing university outreach leadership. She will be responsible for areas such as: online education, correspondence, telecourses, summer school, special workshops and continuing education courses. In addition, she will also provide coordination and oversight for U courses and degree programs at outreach campuses in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, S.D., and Sioux City, Iowa. Read more...

(07/26/2004) Diane Zak Named Director of Human Resources at the U
Diane S. Zak is the new Director of Human Resources at The University of South Dakota. She replaces outgoing Director of Human Resources, Karon Fuller, who served the U for 35 years before retiring this year. Read more...

(07/23/2004) White Coat Ceremony Planned for 50 First Year Medical Students
The University of South Dakota Medical School is welcoming the new class of medical students with a White Coat Ceremony on July 30 at 2:45 p.m. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1401 S. Covell Ave., in Sioux Falls. The church is across the street from the Medical School’s Sioux Falls campus. Read more...

(07/23/2004) Expert Poetry Slam Team to Perform in Vermillion
See the slam poets who competed and won the right to be on the 2004 Omaha Slam Team. Members of the 2004 Omaha Slam Team, including University of South Dakota alumnus and Pierre, South Dakota, native Elliot Harmon, will perform original slam poetry at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend. Read more...

(07/22/2004) U Student Earns Prestigious National Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Angela Harrison, 24, a single mother from Wyoming and a 2002 graduate from The University of South Dakota with a major in anthropology and music minor, has earned a national Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship. Harrison is the daughter of Thomas and Diana Harrison of Powell, Wyoming. Read more...

(07/22/2004) Equal Justice Commission Holds First Ever Hearing at the U
The new South Dakota Equal Justice Commission made history with its first ever hearing on July 19 at the University of South Dakota and discovered race is not a factor in punishment disparities that exist in the South Dakota criminal justice system. Read more...

(07/22/2004) Two Research Centers at the U Receive State Grants
The Cardiovascular Research Institute and the Department of Chemistry are the recipients 2010 Research Center grants. Governor Mike Rounds announced that four university-based research centers will be funded by nearly $2.8 million in state funds in a first-ever initiative aimed at growing the state’s economy by targeting investments in specialized research at South Dakota public universities. Read more...

(07/21/2004) Amy Karpan Earns Fulbright Scholarship at the U
Amy Karpan of Casper, Wyoming was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship at The University of South Dakota in 2004. Karpan earned both a law degree and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science at the U and graduated in May. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wyoming. Read more...

(07/21/2004) Melissa Houghton Earns Fulbright Scholarship at the U
Melissa Houghton of Claire City, South Dakota, was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship at The University of South Dakota in 2004. Houghton graduated from the U in May with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a minor in music. She is the daughter of Gail and Gary Houghton and a graduate of Sisseton High School. Read more...

(07/15/2004) Custer Student at the U Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Allison Caster of Custer, South Dakota, was the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in 2004. Read more...

(07/13/2004) U Alumnus Derek Miles Earns Place on U.S. Olympic Team
A 1996 University of South Dakota graduate has earned a spot on the 2004 Olympic team. Derek Miles, 31, qualified in the pole vault on Sunday at the U.S. Olympic trials in Sacramento, Calif. Read more...

(07/13/2004) South Dakota Equal Justice Commission to Hold Hearing at the U
Racial and ethnic bias will be the focus of the first ever South Dakota Equal Justice Commission trial, scheduled for Monday, July 19 on The University of South Dakota campus. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the U Law School courtroom. Read more...

(07/12/2004) SD Teachers Take Part in College Board Advanced Placement Institute Held June 21-25 at the U
The University of South Dakota and the U’s English Department co-hosted a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Institute for 12 South Dakota AP English teachers from June 21-25, 2004, on the University’s Vermillion campus. The institute focused on AP English Literature and Composition. Read more...

(07/12/2004) Family Business Initiative at the U to Hold Workshop on Inheritance Issues
“Land carries with it a strong sense of place, and often inspires deep emotions connected to a family’s legacy for present and future generations,” says Olivia Boyce-Abel, a featured speaker for the upcoming “I wish we had talked! Preserving your Family Lands and Heritage”. The Wall Community Center, in Wall, S.D. is the location for the day-long event scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2004. Read more...

(07/12/2004) Jan Grage Named June Employee of the Month at the U
Jan Grage, secretary for the University Housing department at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for June. University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott presented the award on April 6 in the University Room of Old Main. Read more...

(07/12/2004) Chautauqua Celebration to be Held at the U
Great Plains Chautauqua, Read more...

(07/07/2004) Four USD Student Athletes Earn Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarships – Most in NCAA
With academics matching athletic achievement, four student athletes at the University of South Dakota recently received NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, which brings the total to five in 2003-04. In the most recent selection this spring, USD had the nation’s most NCAA postgraduate scholars selected with four Coyote track and field members honored. With the selection of a Coyote student athlete last fall, this is the first time in school history that USD has had five NCAA Postgraduate Scholars in the same year. Read more...

(07/06/2004) Kenyon Gleason Named Director of Communications and Media Relations at the U
Kenyon Gleason has been named Director of Communications and Media Relations at the University of South Dakota. Gleason, who will move to Vermillion this summer with his family, began his duties at the U on July 1. Read more...

(07/06/2004) Annual Greek awards given to students at the U
The Greek community at The University of South Dakota recently held its annual awards show where it recognizes outstanding members of the Greek community at the U. Read more...

(07/01/2004) Construction Starts on New Medical School Building at the U
After a period of planning and fundraising, the first wrecking-ball will swing in early July at the Lee School of Medicine Building in Vermillion to pave the way for a new $32 million facility to be completed in 2007. State and University officials and other dignitaries were on hand Friday, June 25, 2004 for a brief ceremony to mark the beginning of one of the largest public construction projects in recent state history. Read more...

June
(06/23/2004) Youth Business Adventure (YBA) Celebrates 26 Years at the U
The University of South Dakota in Vermillion is the host campus for 180 high school seniors, 14 business executives and 14 educators from across the state. On Sunday, June 20, the students began registering for the first session of the 26th annual Youth Business Adventure (YBA) program. Students will spend the week gaining vital information about the business world from those who work and live in that world. Read more...

(06/16/2004) The University of South Dakota Releases Spring 2004 Dean's List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s lists for the 2004 spring semester, with 1,147 students named to the lists. According to Board of Regents policy, students who achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 while earning 12 or more credit hours with no incomplete or failing grades are eligible for the Dean's List. The combined lists are presented here in alphabetical order by state and hometown. The 381 students who earned a 4.0 grade point average are noted with an asterisk (*). Read more...

(06/14/2004) Girls State Officers Announced at the U
For the third year running, the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota hosted the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program on the U campus in Vermillion May 31-June 5. Read more...

(06/14/2004) Two Earn Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching at the U
While their subjects are different, they share a love of teaching and this year they share the highest honor given to professors at The University of South Dakota. Professors John Banasiak and Terry Robertson were awarded the 2003 Belbas-Larson Excellence in Teaching Awards and honored during the spring commencement at the U. Read more...

(06/14/2004) Ekstrom Featured in Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Recent research by Dr. Richard Ekstrom, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of South Dakota, is currently being featured in the May issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSTP), a prominent research journal of the discipline. Read more...

(06/14/2004) Students Accepted to PA Program at the U
Twenty students have been accepted into the Physician Assistant Studies Program at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine for the Class of 2006. Students are selected annually through a competitive application process since enrollment is limited to 10 resident and 10 non-resident. Read more...

(06/14/2004) The University of South Dakota One of 193 Schools Nationwide Selected as HP Technology Grant Recipient
The University of South Dakota was recently selected as one of 42 college and university recipients nationwide to receive an HP Technology for Teaching grant, which is designed to transform and improve learning through the innovative use of technology. The U will receive an HP cash and product package valued at up to $60,000, which will include one year of access to HP’s higher education help desk support. Read more...

(06/14/2004) Juniors at the U receive the Nelson Shield Award
Seven juniors majoring in the College of Arts & Sciences at The University of South Dakota have received the prestigious “Warden of the Nelson Shield” award. The seven students tied with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Read more...

(06/14/2004) Christina Scott Awarded Grundhofer Scholarship at the U
Christina Scott, a 2004 Plankinton High School graduate, was recently awarded the John F. “Jack” Grundhofer Scholarship to attend The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The scholarship is for $1,000 per year and is renewable for four years upon good standing. Scott is the daughter of Dwight and Ann Scott of Letcher, S.D. She was a member of the National Honor Society and her Plankinton High activities included volleyball, vocal music and annual staff. Scott plans to major in dental hygiene at the U. Read more...

(06/11/2004) Psychology Department to Dedicate Library at the U
The University of South Dakota Department of Psychology and Clinical Psychology Training Program will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Terry Park Memorial Library in the South Dakota Union building on the U’s campus in Vermillion on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 2:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(06/09/2004) Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute June 13-25 at the U
June 13th marks the beginning of the fourteenth annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute. The Institute runs until June 25 and is based in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on The University of South Dakota’s campus in Vermillion, S.D. The Institute has served over 200 artistically talented American Indian high school students in the past and has many distinguished Alumni, including Arthur Amiotte, Don Montileaux, Colleen Cutschall, Herman Red Elk, and the late Robert Penn. Read more...

(06/08/2004) Contemporary Media Department at the U Awarded Accreditation
The Contemporary Media & Journalism (CMJ) department at The University of South Dakota has been awarded re-accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The U received notice of accreditation at the council’s annual meeting April 30-May 1 in Cambridge, Mass. Read more...

(06/04/2004) The U to Host Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth July 19-23
The University of South Dakota School of Education announced the Second Annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth, to be held July 19-23 on the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The Institute will offer five days of presentations, training, and panel discussions on a wide range of topics important to the education of gifted children. Read more...

(06/04/2004) Freedom Forum/University of South Dakota to Host 4TH Annual American Indian Journalism Institute
Twenty-four Native college students from 19 tribes in 12 states and one Canadian province are enrolled to attend the fourth annual American Indian Journalism Institute, an intense academic program run jointly by The University of South Dakota and the Freedom Forum. The students, chosen from nearly 90 nominees, will be enrolled as special students at the U and will attend classes June 6-25 in the newly refurbished Al Neuharth Media Center. Read more...

(06/04/2004) Freedom Forum, The University of South Dakota Host 4th Annual American Indian Journalism Institute
Twenty-four Native college students from 19 tribes in 12 states and one Canadian province are enrolled to attend the fourth annual American Indian Journalism Institute, an intense academic program run jointly by The University of South Dakota and the Freedom Forum. Read more...

(06/03/2004) Engstrom Named New Vice President of Academic Affairs at the U
Dr. Royce Engstrom has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs at The University of South Dakota. The appointment, made by President James W. Abbott, is subject to approval by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Engstrom will replace Dr. Don Dahlin, who will retire on June 30th. Read more...

(06/03/2004) School of Medicine at the U Ranked in Top Ten in the Country for Rural Medicine by US News & World Report
In recognition of its strong reputation across the nation, a national publication has listed the School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota (USDSM) in the top ten in the nation for rural medicine. In their annual ranking of America's Best Graduate Schools, US News & World Report rated the U tenth in the nation for rural medicine. Read more...

(06/03/2004) Three Medical Students Awarded Scholarships at the U
The Benedictine Health Foundation and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital (AASH) awarded four $5,000 scholarships to third-year medical students from the University of South Dakota at an awards ceremony held May 27 in Yankton, S.D. The purpose of this scholarship is to focus on Yankton as a Regional Healthcare Center with its diverse, highly qualified medical staff and modern hospital, and broad array of services for all county rural areas, and to support The University of South Dakota School of Medicine in its training of future physicians. Read more...

(06/03/2004) Howard Thomas Gilmore, M.D. Named Professor Emeritus
In recognition of 26 years of service to The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and to the State of South Dakota, Dr. Howard Thomas Gilmore, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology has earned the designation of Professor Emeritus. Dr. Gilmore has demonstrated his leadership by serving as Chief of the Medical Staff for a major teaching hospital for four years and as Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Read more...

(06/02/2004) The U to Host 21st Annual South Dakota Governor's Camp July 25-30
More than 100 middle school students from South Dakota will participate in the 21st annual South Dakota Governor’s Camp, scheduled July 25-30 at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(06/02/2004) Rock Band BiHN to Perform in Vermillion on June 24
Enjoy local music and slam poetry! BiHN, a Vermillion emo (emotional punk) rock band, will perform on Thursday, June 24th, at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. This performance will be followed by a poetry slam, a competition for poets. The event is free and open to the general public. Slam poets should bring at least three poems. Read more...

(06/02/2004) South Dakota's Team Unveils New Look, Facilities Upgrade and New Partnerships
The University of South Dakota unveiled a new look for Coyote Athletics and announced plans for significant fan enhancements to the DakotaDome during an announcement with Daktronics, Inc., today at Scheels All Sports store in Sioux Falls, S.D. The new athletic apparel can be purchased by Coyote fans today exclusively at Scheels All Sports stores in Sioux Falls, S.D., Rapid City, S.D. and Sioux City, Iowa. The new line of clothing will soon be available in the Barnes and Noble Store on the USD campus in Vermillion and anywhere that The University of South Dakota apparel is sold. To view logos, go to New Athletic Logos or http://www.usdcoyotes.com/releases/logos.asp . Read more...

(06/01/2004) Donald Ruleaux Retrospective Opening June 18 at the U
The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to invite the public to a reception for the noted artist Donald Ruleaux on Friday, June 18 from 3-5 p.m. The reception is held in conjunction with an exhibition of Ruleaux’s paintings and drawings in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts in Vermillion. Read more...

(06/01/2004) Rock Band BiHN to Perform in Vermillion on June 24
Enjoy local music and slam poetry! BiHN, a Vermillion emo (emotional punk) rock band, will perform on Thursday, June 24th, at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. This performance will be followed by a poetry slam, a competition for poets. The event is free and open to the general public. Slam poets should bring at least three poems. Read more...

(06/01/2004) Awards Presented at Annual South Dakota Family Business Initiative Conference
Over 117 family business members and professionals attended the 12th Annual Prairie Family Business Conference - “Leadership in Family Business: Putting Vision and Strategy to Work” held recently at Cedar Shore Resort, in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Beth Adamson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Family Business Initiative described the awards banquet as “a wonderful annual event for all of us to honor and recognize exemplary family firms in South Dakota and surrounding regions.” Read more...

(06/01/2004) The U to Host 58th Annual South Dakota Girls State
For the third year running, the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota will host the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. The program, which is designed to teach female high school juniors about civic participation, will take place on the U campus in Vermillion May 31-June 5. The Farber Center is a South Dakota Board of Regents Center of Excellence. Read more...

May
(05/25/2004) Impact of Terrorism the Subject of Book by Professor at the U
According to the Institute of Medicine (part of the National Academies of Science) the Oklahoma City bombing, the terrorist attacks of September 11, and the anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have raised questions about the impact of terrorism on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. To help answer these questions, Gerard A. Jacobs, Ph.D., tenured Professor of Psychology at The University of South Dakota, has helped write and contributed to a new book, published by the IOM, entitled “Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism: A Public Health Strategy.” Read more...

(05/24/2004) Director of HR at the U to retire in June
The University of South Dakota announced today that the Director of Human Resources is Retiring after a career of distinguished service to the U. After 35 years at the U in a variety of capacities, June 30 will be Karon K. Fuller's last work day on campus. Read more...

(05/24/2004) Law Student at the U Awarded Human Rights Fellowship Grant
Kwaku Agyeman, a first year law student at The University of South Dakota School of Law has been awarded a 2004 Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellowship. The fellowship is an award from The University of Minnesota Human Rights Center. Read more...

(05/24/2004) Faculty from College of Arts & Sciences at the U Achieve Notoriety
Several faculty members of the College of Arts & Sciences at The University of South Dakota achieved notoriety during the current academic year. Read more...

(05/24/2004) Professor at the U Publishes Second Collection of Poetry
Lee Ann Roripaugh, Assistant Professor of English at The University of South Dakota has just release her second collection of poetry entitled Year of the Snake. Like the serpent that sloughs its sheath to expose a new layer of flesh, Lee Ann Roripaugh’s richly textured poetry slithers through old and new skins, finding “ghost selves” and pursuing an ever-evolving identity. Read more...

(05/24/2004) Professor at the U Publishes Second Collection of Poetry
Lee Ann Roripaugh, Assistant Professor of English at The University of South Dakota has just release her second collection of poetry entitled Year of the Snake. Like the serpent that sloughs its sheath to expose a new layer of flesh, Lee Ann Roripaugh’s richly textured poetry slithers through old and new skins, finding “ghost selves” and pursuing an ever-evolving identity. Read more...

(05/24/2004) Faculty from College of Arts & Sciences at the U Achieve Notoriety
Several faculty members of the College of Arts & Sciences at The University of South Dakota achieved notoriety during the current academic year. Read more...

(05/24/2004) New Alumni Association Executive Announced at the U
Courtney M. Marshall is the new Executive Director of The University of South Dakota Alumni Association. Courtney previously served as Director of Alumni Communications and Member Services for the Kansas State University Alumni Association in Manhattan, Kan. She replaces outgoing Executive Director Nancy McCahren, who served the U for 51 years before retiring this year. Read more...

(05/19/2004) Monsignor Doyle to give spring commencement address at the U
Monsignor James Michael Doyle, former Chair of Religious Studies at The University of South Dakota, and current Chaplain for the South Dakota Highway Patrol, will address the spring Commencement Exercises at The University of South Dakota on May 8. Read more...

(05/17/2004) The U to host Native American Oral History workshop
The University of South Dakota will hold a workshop on Native American Veterans Oral History at the vermillion campus on June 17. The workshop is jointly sponsored by the South Dakota Oral History Center in the Institute of American Indian Studies at the U and the Nebraska Foundation for the Preservation of Oral History. The meeting will be held in the Center for Continuing Education, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The workshop is open to all and a modest registration fee of $25 will be charged to cover lunch and other expenses. Read more...

(05/14/2004) Executive Director of Alumni Association at the U to retire
Nancy McCahren, who has been with the U for more than 50 years, announced that she will retire as Executive Director of The University of South Dakota Alumni Association. A reception in McCahren’s honor was held recently on the campus in Vermillion. Read more...

(05/14/2004) The U to host fourth annual Governor's Leadership Luncheon
The University of South Dakota, the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership, and The University of South Dakota Foundation will sponsor the fourth annual Governor’s Leadership Luncheon at noon on May 15 at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. This unique event is designed to honor outstanding high school sophomores from South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Read more...

(05/11/2004) The U to host workshop on demographic and economic data
The State Data Center at The University of South Dakota in conjunction with the United States Bureau of the Census will sponsor the 2004 Census Data Users Workshop on May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wegner Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd Street in Sioux Falls. The workshop, co-sponsored by South Dakota KIDS COUNT, offers a hands-on approach to extracting demographic and economic data. Read more...

(05/11/2004) Professor at the U named 2004 navy reserve force sailor of the year
There are 87,000 naval reservists in the United States and their highest award was given to an Assistant Professor in The University of South Dakota’s School of Education. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Larry G. Tentinger was selected as the 2004 Navy Reserve Force Sailor of the Year. Vice Admiral John G. Cotton, Commander for all Naval Reserve Forces, announced the selection in ceremonies at Navy Reserve Force headquarters in New Orleans, April 28. Read more...

(05/10/2004) Professor at the U earns $900,000 grant from NIH
Michael Chaussee, a professor at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine, has been awarded $900,000 from the National Institutes of Health to study alternatives to antibiotics in controlling infectious disease. Such alternatives are likely to become critical in the future if bacteria continue to acquire antibiotic resistance at the current rate. Read more...

(05/05/2004) Art gallery at the U to feature exhibition from alumnus
The University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota is pleased to announce an exhibition of the recent mixed-media paintings of Texas resident, Terry Beutler. The exhibition entitled “Things Experienced” is scheduled for display between May 11 and 31 with a public reception scheduled for May 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the university campus in Vermillion. Read more...

(05/03/2004) Annual Technology for Education & Training Forum held at the U
The University of South Dakota's Technology for Education and Training division held its first annual Technology Forum on April 23. The forum had two purposes: 1) to allow students to present projects and research proposals related to technology and education and 2) to try out use of the Access Grid, an advanced videoconferencing technology capable of connecting multiple sites worldwide through the Internet 2. The forum was cosponsored by the Center for Interactive Technology in Education and Corporations (InTEC). Read more...

April
(04/29/2004) Students earn scholarships from School of Business at the U
Students at The University of South Dakota received scholarships at an event recently held on campus in Vermillion, S.D. Alumni and supporters of the School of Business generously provide the awards and scholarships. Read more...

(04/29/2004) Colonel Bud Day to speak at the U
Col. George E. “Bud” Day, the most highly decorated military officer since General Douglas MacArthur, will deliver the keynote address at two graduation-related ceremonies at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/27/2004) Student from the U wins $25,000 Scholarship from MTV
Lynn Von Koch, a Political Science and International Studies major at The University of South Dakota has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship from MTV. Read more...

(04/27/2004) Music Across the Prairie
The National Music Museum has teamed up with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra to work in cooperation with the 29-90 Distance Learning Consortium to provide music programs for elementary and middle school students. Read more...

(04/26/2004) Inaugural Cutler award recipients named at the U
The University of South Dakota recently named the inaugural recipients of its prestigious Richard & Sharon Cutler Faculty Awards in Liberal Arts: Dr. Kaius Helenurm, Department of Biology; Dr. Emily Haddad, Department of English; Dr. Judith Sebesta, Department of History. The awards were announced by Dean Matthew C. Moen at a recent faculty meeting of the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients were selected by the dean and a faculty committee. Read more...

(04/26/2004) Professor at the U wins counseling award
Professor Grace Mims of The University of South Dakota’s Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education was recently awarded the Mavis Booze Mentoring Award at the South Dakota Counseling Association Conference in Aberdeen, S.D. Read more...

(04/23/2004) Awards presented at the U’s Swing Out competition
The University of South Dakota chapters of Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa recently sponsored the annual Swing Out at the U. The two honor societies hosted the choral competition held annually between the fraternity and sorority chapters and also tapped new members for each respective organization. In addition, the Student Association presented their annual awards. Read more...

(04/22/2004) Computer Science programming contest held at the U
The Computer Science Department and The University of South Dakota Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery hosted the twenty-third annual High School Programming contest on April 1st. Read more...

(04/22/2004) NEH awards English Professor at the U summer fellowship
Emily Haddad, Associate Professor of English at The University of South Dakota, was recently awarded a Summer Stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Haddad’s proposed research project is titled, “Indigenous Economics and Imperial Power in Nineteenth-Century British Literature.” Read more...

(04/20/2004) Professor at the U receives $1.7M grant to study stroke recovery
A professor in the School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota was awarded a 5 year, $1.7 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Robert Morecraft and his research group will use the grant to continue to study—and find ways to improve—the recovery of motor function following stroke and related brain trauma. Read more...

(04/20/2004) CEO of Top company to work for in America to headline Family Business Conference
Jack Lowe Jr., CEO of TDIndustries in North Dallas, Texas—one of the Top Ten Best Companies to work for in America—will speak at the 12th Annual Prairie Family Business Conference. The conference, which includes the Annual Awards Banquet, a KIDS conference, Family Business Panel, and Round Table Discussions, will be held on May 7-8 at Cedar Shore Resort, in Chamberlain, S.D. The annual event is put on by the Family Business Initiative at The University of South Dakota. Read more...

(04/19/2004) SIFE team at the U wins third straight regional competition
The University of South Dakota SIFE Team matched its educational outreach projects against other SIFE Teams at the 2004 Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Regional Competition and Career Opportunity Fair on April 6 in Minneapolis, Minn. A panel of judges honored University of South Dakota SIFE with the Regional Champion award for the third year in a row allowing them to advance to the SIFE USA National Exposition, hosted by the Kansas City Business Community May 23-25. Read more...

(04/19/2004) National Music Museum Partners with National Czech and Slovak Museum
More than four centuries of Czech and Slovak instruments from the collections of the National Music Museum in Vermillion will be on display in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a six-month exhibition, Muzika! A Celebration of Czech and Slovak Music, presented by the National Czech and Slovak Museum beginning Saturday, April 17. Read more...

(04/19/2004) Vermillion Literary Project to hold Magazine Launch Party
The 2004 edition of the Vermillion Literary Project’s magazine will be unveiled April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion. Authors published in the magazine will read from their material at the event. Copies of the 2004 magazine will be available for sale at $10 each or three for $25. Read more...

(04/16/2004) Dean at the U elected to Professional Association Commission
Marlene Jacobson, Acting Dean of Statewide Educational Services at The University of South Dakota has been elected to a three-year term on the Commission on Leadership and Management for the UCEA (University Continuing Education Association). Jacobson will begin her duties in April at the national convention in San Antonio, followed by convening in June in Washington, D.C. and in January in San Francisco. Read more...

(04/16/2004) College of Fine Arts at the U to hold Spring Festival in honor of Dean retiring after more than 20 years
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will host its annual spring festival on May 1. This day-long celebration of the arts will feature a student art sale from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and performances by music and theatre groups throughout the day. A wide variety of sculpture, paintings, and ceramics, created by today’s emerging artists, will be available for sale. The entire event is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/16/2004) Student from the U selected to present research in DC
Nataly Jager, an undergraduate physics major from The University of South Dakota, was one of 75 students selected nationwide to participate in the seventh annual Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC, April 20. Jager, the daughter of Halil and Myriam Munoz de Ozak of Bogota, Colombia, will present her research titled Observed Asymmetries in the Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) in the Physics and Astronomy Division. Jager’s faculty sponsor is Professor Christopher Keating, who will accompany Jager to the event. Read more...

(04/15/2004) International forum at the U to discuss OPEC & Ethanol
The University of South Dakota will host an International Forum to address the following questions: “Is OPEC Regaining Control? – Is Ethanol the Solution?” The forum will take place April 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Old Main’s Farber Hall on the campus of the U in Vermillion. The panel is one of a series of the U’s International Forum topics. Read more...

(04/15/2004) Women’s history month at the U features Norwegian professor
In observance of Women's History Month, Dr. Randi Rønning Balsvik, Professor of History at the University of Trømso, Norway, will be the keynote speaker at the 39th annual Student History Conference on April 22 on the campus of The University of South Dakota. The noon lecture is in Old Main's Farber Hall and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/14/2004) The U partners with business leaders to provide professional development opportunity
The University of South Dakota School of Business has announced the 2004 offering of its program designed to further the professional development of people in the region. The Business Development Institute (BDI) will hold a series of five seminars on the USDSU campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., delivered by a unique combination of experienced faculty members and industry experts. Read more...

(04/14/2004) Transfer students at the U inducted into national honors society
The University of South Dakota chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honors Society recently inducted its new members at a reception on April 7 at the Coyote Student Center. Dave Lorenz, Dean of Students at the U, gave the opening and closing remarks and Barb Yutrzenka, Acting Dean of the Graduate School, was the guest speaker. Read more...

(04/12/2004) Glenda Ofstehage named March employee of the month at the U
Glenda Ofstehage, senior secretary for the Office of Honors and Undergraduate Studies at The University of South Dakota has been selected as the Career Service Employee of the Month for March. University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott presented the award on April 6 in the Old Main Honors Suite, Room 120. Read more...

(04/12/2004) Students at the U donate books to Pine Ridge School
Six students at The University of South Dakota donated $500 worth of books to the library of Porcupine Elementary School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The students from the School of Education at the U are executive officers with the South Dakota Education Association and combined their fundraising with "Reading Across America" funds from the National Education Association. Read more...

(04/08/2004) Rand McNally Features National Music Museum
Rand McNally has announced its annual “Land of the Free” recommendations of the top 25 free things to see and do across the United States. The National Music Museum, housed on the campus of The University of South Dakota at Vermillion, is the only one listed within a four state region for 2004. Read more...

(04/08/2004) Vermillion Literary Project to hold music fundraiser
The Vermillion Literary Project will be holding a fundraiser featuring local bands Bihn and PoisonStream and musician/poet Craig Arnold from 2-5:00 p.m. on April 18, at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion, S.D. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $5 each from the English Department at the U, Dakota 212, (605) 677-5229, or for $6 at the door the day of the event. Each ticket includes a free drink courtesy of the Coffee Shop Gallery. Read more...

(04/07/2004) The U announces new Dean for College of Fine Arts
Professor Daniel Guyette, formerly Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Northern Colorado and Producer and Resident Scenic Designer for the Little Theatre of the Rockies, has been appointed the new Dean of the College of Fine Arts at The University of South Dakota. Guyette will start on July 12, replacing John A. Day, who has served as Dean of the College of Fine Arts since 1980. Read more...

(04/07/2004) Expert to lecture at the U on consulting with family firms
How do you choose the right consultant for your family firm? Do you need more than one consultant? Will those consultants work together in the best interest for your family business? Read more...

(04/07/2004) U of Alabama Chemistry Professor to give annual Haines lecture
Dr. Robin D. Rogers, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Green Manufacturing at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, will be on The University of South Dakota campus to present the 2004 Haines Lecture. The lecture is entitled “Green Chemistry and Applications of Ionic Liquids as Solvents: Synergies and Ironies” and will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 in Churchill Haines Laboratories, Room 118. Read more...

(04/07/2004) American Book Award Winner to read and sign books at the U
Allison Adelle Hedge Coke will present a reading of her poetry and prose at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 in Farber Hall, located in Old Main on The University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion. The Oyate Singers will also be featured. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. Both events are free and open to the public. Read more...

(04/06/2004) Dance Marathon has record breaking year at the U
“Doing it for the kids” has been the motto of Dance Marathon here at The University of South Dakota since its inception. This year Dance Marathon raised $38,000 for the kids, a $20,000 increase from last year’s record-breaking amount of $17,500. Read more...

(04/06/2004) Free Mason Jennings concert sponsored by the U
Mason Jennings, a music artist and folk-rocker who has played with Ben Harper and Jack Johnson will bring his act to the Texas Roadhouse at 6:00 pm on April 14 in Vermillion, S.D. The concert is free and everyone is invited to attend. Read more...

(04/06/2004) School of Medicine at the U selects three alumni student scholars
Three South Dakota students have been selected to participate in the 2004 Alumni Student Scholar Program (ASSP) sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Medicine Alumni Foundation. The recipients are: Emily Kathol, daughter of Earl and Luann Kathol of Yankton, S.D.; Michelle McNamara, daughter of Michael and Suzanne McNamara of Groton, S.D.; and Ron Ottenbacher, son of John and Pamela Ottenbacher of Selby, S.D. Read more...

(04/05/2004) Professor at the U named outstanding teacher
A professor of Communication Studies at The University of South Dakota received an Outstanding Teacher award from the Central States Communication Association. Terry Robertson is an assistant professor in his second academic year at the University. He teaches political communication, rhetorical studies, and gender communication. Read more...

(04/05/2004) Little Shop of Horrors to open soon at the U
The University of South Dakota Departments of Music and Theatre are currently in rehearsal for Little Shop of Horrors, a delightful musical comedy based on the 1960 Roger Corman film. Read more...

(04/05/2004) Professor at the U receives over $1 million for cancer research
University of South Dakota Professor, Keith Miskimins, just received a $1.15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for cancer research. During the next five years Miskimins' research team in the School of Medicine will be looking at the role of a protein called p27 in the formation of breast cancer cells. Read more...

March
(03/31/2004) Mars Rover Scientist to speak at the U
The Deputy Project Scientist for the Mars Spirit and Opportunity rovers will speak on The University of South Dakota campus on April 15. The speech by Dr. Albert Haldemann is hosted by the Department of Earth Sciences and Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences. Read more...

(03/30/2004) Student at the U wins prestigious Truman Scholarship
The University of South Dakota announced today that Ed Gerrish has become the ninth student at the U in the past eleven years to be awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship. The son of Ed & Cathy Gerrish of Watertown, S.D., Ed is planning a career in public policy tied to re-engaging people in the political process and connecting them with their government and communities. Read more...

(03/30/2004) Dr. Rodney Parry named School of Medicine interim dean
Dr. Rodney R. Parry has been appointed as interim Dean of The University of South Dakota School of Medicine and Vice President of Health Affairs. The appointment will take effect July 1 when current Dean Robert C. Talley retires after 17 years in that position. A national search for a permanent replacement will commence this summer. Read more...

(03/29/2004) The U rated one of 77 best values by Princeton Review
The University of South Dakota is one of the nation's best value undergraduate institutions, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company chose the U as one of 77 schools it recommends in its just-published book, America's Best Value Colleges. Read more...

(03/26/2004) 7th annual building bridges conference to be held at the U
The 7th Annual Building Bridges Conference will be held on the campus of The University of South Dakota. The free day and a half long conference will be held in the Coyote Student Center, with registration beginning April 2 at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m. that day. The closing ceremony will be April 3 at 11:30 a.m. Read more...

(03/25/2004) Professor at the U named American Association of Science fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Dr. Paula Mabee, Professor of Biology at The University of South Dakota, a Fellow in that organization for her fundamental studies on the development and evolution of fishes. Read more...

(03/24/2004) Pulitzer Prize winning journalist to lecture at the U on civil liberties in a Post-9/11 America
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anthony Lewis will be on the campus of The University of South Dakota on March 29, 2004 to deliver a lecture entitled Civil Liberties in a Post-9/11 America. The lecture will be held in Slagle Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Read more...

(03/24/2004) Student President & VP elected at the U
Annie Horner and Pat Hamiel, both juniors at The University of South Dakota, have been elected to the posts of Student Association president and vice president respectively, garnering 56.1 percent of the vote in an election held earlier this month. Read more...

(03/24/2004) Journey towards democracy symposium to be held at the U
Join The University of South Dakota on March 30 in Old Main’s Farber Hall for a civic engagement symposium entitled Journey Towards Democracy: Power Voice and the Public Good. The free event will focus on curriculum development, campus issues and voter apathy among rural youth. Read more...

(03/19/2004) Rawlins Duo to perform at the U
Pianist Susan Keith Gray and violinist John Thomson of the nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio of The University of South Dakota will perform at 8:00 p.m. on March 25 in Colton Recital Hall of the Warren M. Center for the Fine Arts on The University of South Dakota campus. The concert is open to the public free of charge. The third member of the Rawlins Piano Trio, cellist Richard Rognstad, is continuing his research specialty of American music while on sabbatical during Spring 2004 semester. His expertise has provided much of the unique programming of the Trio’s concerts and CD’s. Read more...

(03/19/2004) Supreme Court to visit The University of South Dakota
The Supreme Court of South Dakota will hold its March 2004 Term at The University of South Dakota, School of Law, Vermillion, S.D., March 22-24. Chief Justice Gilbertson extends a special invitation to the residents of Vermillion and area communities to attend any of the Court's sessions. Read more...

(03/19/2004) New Medical School building at the U receives Board of Regents approval
At their meeting today, the South Dakota Board of Regents approved plans for the new medical school building at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. With university officials confident that they will raise the remaining $500,000 needed to fund the project, approval means that there will be a new medical school building in 2008. Read more...

(03/19/2004) Vermillion Literary Project to sponsor poetry reading with Luke Warm Water
Rapid City poet Luke Warm Water, an Oglala Lakota, will be reading his poetry at the Coffee Shop Gallery, 24 W. Main Street, downtown Vermillion at 7 p.m. on April 1. The event will be followed by a poetry slam. Read more...

(03/19/2004) 20th annual Science Olympiad to be held at the U
The 20th Annual State Science Olympiad Tournament, hosted by The University of South Dakota will be held on March 27 on the Vermillion campus. This year, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Science Olympiad, Dr. Paul Otto, Founder and 10-year State Director of Science Olympiad for the State of South Dakota, will be the keynote speaker at the 5:00 p.m. awards ceremony. Over 300 middle school and high school students representing schools throughout the state will be competing. Hosting this event requires the collaboration and support of many faculty, staff, and students across campus. Read more...

(03/19/2004) Is the next Albert (or Alberta) Einstein a student at the U?
If the next Albert Einstein is a student at The University of South Dakota, he or she can be found in Vermillion on March 31 at IdeaFest. An annual showcase of undergraduate research and creative activity, IdeaFest includes students from all disciplines presenting their work in posters, artistic performances and oral presentations. The all-day event is held in the Coyote Student Center and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/18/2004) Vice President for Academic affairs at the U announces retirement
The University of South Dakota announced today that Dr. Donald C. Dahlin will retire from his position as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dahlin will return to the Department of Political Science at the U where he will teach American Government and Constitutional Law on a part-time basis. Read more...

(03/18/2004) Professor at the U authors book on S.D. National Guard
A professor at The University of South Dakota and former guardsman, has authored the first history of the South Dakota National Guard in over 40 years. Dr. Steven J. Bucklin's second book, From Cold War to Gulf War: The South Dakota National Guard, 1945 to the Millennium, will be available in February. Read more...

(03/18/2004) Indian Law Symposium at the U features state and tribal leaders
The economic progress of the last half-century in South Dakota has for the most part not been realized by the state's American Indian population. In order to identify challenges and a plan for the future, The University of South Dakota School of Law is using the Eighth Biennial Indian Law Symposium in April to convene state and tribal leaders, and regional experts for two days of lectures and panels entitled Economic Development in Indian Country for the 21st Century. Read more...

(03/16/2004) Professor Emeritus at the U given honorary chair
In recognition of more than 30 years of service to the state of South Dakota, the University of South Dakota and the School of Medicine, Dr. Virginia Johnson was presented with an honorary chair at a recent Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty meeting. Dr. Johnson was named Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2002. Read more...

(03/16/2004) Does free trade cost the U.S. too many jobs?
Former presidential candidate Ross Perot said NAFTA would lead to a giant sucking sound of jobs leaving the country, but what's really happening in the current outsourcing trend? The University of South Dakota will host another in a series of topical forums on international issues – this one titled Is the loss of U.S. jobs from NAFTA and GATT too great? The forum, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for noon, March 17 in the Coyote Student Center, room Frankenfeld A. Read more...

(03/11/2004) Frankenstein Comes to the U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein), an eloquent morality play by Barbara Field, March 24–28 at 8:00 p.m. in the Arena Theatre of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein) is adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein. The action is set at the barren North Pole where Dr. Frankenstein has a final, fateful meeting with his macabre creation. Read more...

(03/10/2004) The U to co-host Native American pre-law program in Rapid City
P. Sam Deloria, director of the American Indian Law Center, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, will present the keynote address for a Native American Pre-law Program in Rapid City, S.D., hosted by law schools in the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana. Read more...

(03/10/2004) Rodney Schreiner to present Estee Lecture at the U
The 2003-2004 Estee Lecture, entitled Making the Connection: Science and Everyday Life, will be presented by Rodney Schreiner at 7:30 pm on March 15 in Churchill-Haines Laboratories, Room 118. Read more...

(03/10/2004) The U observes National Public Health week with lecture series
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine will offer four noon lectures next week in conjunction with National Public Health Week. Largely organized by students at USDSM, the lectures will incorporate the national theme which focuses on local projects which reverse trends in health disparities, particularly in rural and ethnic minority communities. Read more...

(03/10/2004) Recital from Professor at the U to feature Beethoven sonatas
Susanne Skyrm, Professor of Music at The University of South Dakota, will present a faculty piano recital at 8:00 p.m. on March 18 in Colton Recital Hall at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the Vermillion campus. There is no charge to attend the recital and the public is cordially invited. Read more...

(03/09/2004) Center for Disabilities at the U awarded grants to reduce FAS
The University of South Dakota announced today that the Director of Research at the Center for Disabilities is sharing two grants totaling more than $3 million to study and decrease the prevalence of births affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. Amy Elliott is collaborating with researchers at the University of North Dakota and Columbia University on projects that were awarded grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more...

(03/05/2004) Fraternity at the U hosts spaghetti supper at Vermillion Armory
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity at The University of South Dakota will hold its 19th annual Spaghetti Supper on March 24 at the Vermillion National Guard Armory. Read more...

(03/05/2004) Lennox native authors award-winning paper at the U
Justin Elhoff, a junior pre-medicine and history major at The University of South Dakota, won an award for his paper Shells and Scalpels: The Development of Military Surgery in the Great War and the Benefit to Soldiers in the AEF. Read more...

(03/05/2004) Researcher at the U featured in National Magazine
His research has taken him to some faraway places and now it has landed this University of South Dakota paleontologist in the pages of US News and World Report. Read more...

(03/04/2004) Commitment to end sexual assault conference to be held at the U
The University of South Dakota will host a conference entitled Building Leadership and Commitment to End Sexual Assault at the Vermillion campus on March 19. National Perspective Visiting Scholar Dean Kilpatrick, Ph.D will conduct the morning session beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. An expert panel will conduct the 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. session providing a state and local perspective on the issue of sexual assault. All events are in Old Main’s Farber Hall and are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Read more...

(03/04/2004) Annual Lifto Amundson lecture to be held at the U
The South Dakota Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will host its annual Marjorie C. J. Lifto Amundson Lecture March 16, on the University of South Dakota campus at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln-Roosevelt rooms of the Coyote Student Center. This year Dr. Sandra Harding will present a lecture, which is free and open to the public, entitled, Is Science Multicultural? New Issues for the West. Read more...

(03/04/2004) Occupational Therapy students at the U hone their skills
Students in the Department of Occupational Therapy are gaining valuable work experience by providing their services to the USD campus community. The staff at the Statewide Educational Services (SWES) contacted the Department of Occupational Therapy when several staff members noted they were having general aches and pains associated with performing their routine job tasks. Read more...

(03/03/2004) National Music Museum Episode Wins Coveted Silver Telly Award
The national public television series, GREAT MUSEUMS™, has been honored in the 25th Annual Telly Awards competition. The episode featuring the National Music Museum at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion has been awarded the highest honor, a Silver Telly statue, for best in show, in the Cultural Documentary category. Read more...

(03/03/2004) Greek students from the U honored at conference
This past weekend seven Greek students and a Greek Life Advisor from The University of South Dakota attended the Mid-American Greek Council Association (MGCA) in Chicago, Ill. In addition to attending educational sessions and listening to key-note speakers, Greek students from the U took home three awards. The Interfraternity Council at the U received an Individual Programming Excellence Award (IPEA) for Leadership and Educational Development and the Panhellenic Council received IPEA awards for Academic Achievement and Public Relations. Read more...

(03/03/2004) 2002 Time Magazine person of the year to lecture at the U
Coleen M. Rowley, the Minneapolis FBI agent named one of Time magazine’s three persons of the year in 2002, will present a lecture at The University of South Dakota on March 22. Rowley was named a person of the year for authoring a letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller accusing FBI headquarters of blocking efforts that could have foiled some of the 9/11 hijackers. The lecture, titled Integrity/Doing Right, will be held at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, and is free and open to the public. Read more...

(03/03/2004) The University of South Dakota releases 2003 Fall Dean's List
The University of South Dakota has announced the Dean’s lists for the 2003 fall semester, with 1,117 students named to the lists. Read more...

(03/02/2004) Sponsors call for students to attend the Native American Newspaper Career Conference at Crazy Horse Memorial
Native American high school and college students interested in a career in journalism are invited to attend the fifth annual Native American Newspaper Career Conference at Crazy Horse Memorial in April. The conference features experienced journalists from across the country, many of them Native American, who will introduce approximately 100 students to the basic skills and practices of journalism. Read more...

(03/02/2004) Business School at the U has accreditation renewed
The School of Business at The University of South Dakota announced today that it has achieved reaffirmation of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Established in 1927, the School of Business at the U is the only accredited business program in South Dakota, having been continuously accredited since 1949. Read more...

(03/01/2004) Fraternity at the U wins national recognition
Members of The University of South Dakota chapter of Delta Tau Delta recently attended that fraternity’s Western Plains Division Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla. At the conference the Chapter received the Court of Honor Award, which is given to the top 20 chapters in the nation. Read more...

February
(02/27/2004) Journalism City Delegates announced for Girls State at the U
Cheryl Hovorka, Director of the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, has announced the selection of eighteen delegates to participate in Journalism City during the 2004 Girls State session. The session will be held May 31 – June 5 on the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The event will be organized by the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at the U. Read more...

(02/26/2004) Fraternity at the U wins national honors
This past summer the men from the Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at The University of South Dakota earned several awards at their national convention in Oxford, Ohio. These awards included a Founders Trophy Honorable Mention, a Gold Star Award, the St. Louis Fraternity Education Award, and the Bigger’s Ritual Trophy. Read more...

(02/25/2004) Psychiatry resident at the U earns Eli Lilly Research Award
Josette Lindahl, MD, Ph.D., a resident in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of South Dakota School of Medicine, has been named one of the five recipients of the American Psychiatric Association’s Eli Lilly Resident Research Award. Read more...

(02/25/2004) 19th Annual Student Awards Exhibition at the U
The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition will be on view between February 6 and 26. The art show is open to the public and on display in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts at the Vermillion campus. Read more...

(02/25/2004) Visiting scholar to lecture on Art of Democracy at the U
Classical archaeologist and author H. Alan Shapiro will be on the campus of The University of South Dakota this month to present a lecture entitled “The Art of Democracy in Ancient Athens.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center Conference Room. Read more...

(02/24/2004) Congressman to speak on war in Iraq at the U
Kansas Congressman and Vermillion native Todd Tiahrt will present a lecture entitled Operation Iraqi Freedom: Justified or Unnecessary? at 4:00 pm on February 17th in Farber Hall. Read more...

(02/24/2004) Political Science League to host death penalty forum at the U
The University of South Dakota Political Science League will host a death penalty forum Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in Farber Hall entitled, “Who Deserves to Die? Perspectives on the Death Penalty in the 21st Century.” Read more...

(02/24/2004) The U receives grant to help local businesses contract with government agencies
At the beginning of this year, The University of South Dakota’s Business Research Bureau was awarded a $142,000 contract to assist businesses in the state in contracting with government agencies. This grant from the Department of Defense has been used to fund offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. The State of South Dakota provided match dollars for this cooperative agreement. Read more...

(02/24/2004) An Open Letter to Coyote Fans
This Saturday, USD will meet SDSU in a basketball game at the DakotaDome that will focus the attention of the state on The University of South Dakota. We ask you to join us in cheering our Coyotes to victory. We also ask that you promote good sportsmanship, and the U, by conducting yourselves in a positive manner. Read more...

(02/24/2004) Student at the U elected governor of ABA Student Circuit
University of South Dakota School of Law student Brooke Steele was elected governor for the Eighth Circuit of the American Bar Association Law Student Division (ABA/LSD) at the group’s spring meeting this past weekend in Minneapolis. Read more...

(02/20/2004) Americorps vista member joins student action office at the U
The University of South Dakota announced today that Dawn Jaycox will be working with the Student Action Office at the U. Employed by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service’s Americorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Program, Jaycox will assist with the advancement and implementation of the U’s IdEA Program by addressing concerns of those in poverty and other challenged communities. Read more...

(02/20/2004) Professor at the U authors article on internet marketing
Many people dream of running their own business, but are reluctant to begin such an endeavor due to the associated risks. Dr. Lynn Muller, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the School of Business, The University of South Dakota, provides insights into running a small business with very little risk and a small amount of capital. Read more...

(02/20/2004) South Dakotans brief nation's educators on NCLB
A delegation of South Dakotans visited Chicago February 7-8 to brief deans and directors of college and university education programs from across the country on South Dakota's unique collaboration to implement the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). Read more...

(02/19/2004) Grad student at the U wins statewide writing award
Shane Semmler, a master's student in the Communication Studies program at The University of South Dakota, was chosen as the 2004 winner of the Vera Way Marghab Award for his paper entitled Refounding America: Individuality and Conformity; Achieving Balance. Semmler will present the paper in a lecture at Farber Hall on the campus of The University of South Dakota February 25, at 9:00 a.m. Read more...

(02/18/2004) The U to present Black History Month lecture on the Psychological Impact of Racism around the World
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee at The University of South Dakota is proud to announce their featured speaker for Black History Month, Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis. Dr. Bryant-Davis will present a keynote address on The Psychological Impact of Racism Around the World at noon on February 23 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. There will be discussion and questions following her formal presentation, all of which is free and open to the public. Read more...

(02/17/2004) The U repeats as National Law School Mediation champ
For the second consecutive year, a team from The University of South Dakota School of Law earned championship honors in the National Law School Mediation Tournament. Two students from the U also won individual awards at the January competition hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Read more...

(02/17/2004) National Music Museum Offers Rare Opportunity to Hear 18th-century French Harpsichord
The National Music Museum will present the virtuoso Brazilian recorder player, Cléa Galhano, and the great Dutch harpsichord player, Jacques Ogg, in concert on Thursday, February 26, at 8:00 p.m., in the Museum’s Arne B. Larson Concert Hall, located on the campus of The University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The performance will provide a rare opportunity to hear one of the great harpsichords from the Museum’s extensive collection. The two-manual harpsichord was built in Paris in 1785 by Jacques Germain. Read more...

(02/13/2004) South Dakota Kids Count project at the U releases 2003 Factbook
The eleventh annual comprehensive report on South Dakota's children has just been released by the South Dakota KIDS COUNT Project, located in the Business Research Bureau at The University of South Dakota School of Business. Read more...

(02/13/2004) Pianist to be featured as visiting scholar at the U
A pianist described as Read more...

(02/11/2004) American Indian Journalism Institute at the U seeks student nominations for summer 2004
Once again The University of South Dakota will host what is called one of the most significant journalism programs ever directed at American Indian college students. The summer academic program will be fully funded by the Freedom Forum and the U will award four hours of college credit to graduates of the three-week course. Read more...

(02/10/2004) Thurgood Marshall Lecture at the U to address the effect of health law on black people
The 3rd Annual Thurgood Marshall Lecture at The University of South Dakota School of Law will feature Professor Vernellia R. Randall of University of Dayton School of Law. Professor Randall’s speech, entitled “The Effect of Health Law on Black People,” is in the Law School courtroom on February 13th at noon and is open to the public. Read more...

(02/09/2004) Capitol to host seventh annual student research poster session
The University of South Dakota announced today that colleges and universities will showcase the talent of students conducting research at the Seventh Annual Student Research Poster Session. A record number of students and posters are expected for the gathering in Pierre on Thursday, February 12 in the Capitol Rotunda. Read more...

(02/05/2004) The U to host John R. Milton Writer's Conference
The John R. Milton Writers Conference, held in conjunction with the Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Festival, will be held February 19-21 on the campus of The University of South Dakota. This year’s conference features award-winning writers from across the United States, who will be gathering to celebrate, among other things, the 40th anniversary of the South Dakota Review. Read more...

(02/05/2004) Alumni establish faculty endowment at the U
They met 52 years ago at the U in their freshman English class and now they're giving $114,000 to establish a faculty award at The University of South Dakota. The gift, which establishes a Distinguished Faculty Award in the College of Arts and Sciences, reflects Truman and Beverly Schwartz’s long-time commitment to education and the significant influence the U had on their lives. Read more...

(02/03/2004) Student at the U earns national Greek award
Bryan Benson of Kappa Pi Chapter at The University of South Dakota has been named the first Pike of the Month for 2004. Benson, a native of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the son of Mike and Carie West and was initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha in 1999. Since that time, Bryan has proven himself to be an outstanding leader on campus and in the Vermillion Community. Read more...

(02/03/2004) Students at the U help publish money-making ideas
University of South Dakota Professor Dr. Bob Tosterud and his students recently released Volume II of Almost 500! Million Dollar Ideas for $9.95. Published by McGraw-Hill, the book is a result of a requirement that Dr. Tosterud gives his students for his entrepreneurship class. At the beginning of each class, Tosterud requires each student to come up with an idea for development. Read more...

(02/03/2004) Coyotes in the Capital
The University of South Dakota will be taking their show on the road to Pierre, S.D., on February 10. The U will be hosting an open house and ACT prep class for prospective students, and an alumni event honoring their alumni in the legislature. Read more...

(02/02/2004) Education students at the U among the best in the nation
The University of South Dakota School of Education’s students are among the best in the nation, according to the results of a national assessment. Read more...

(02/02/2004) Art Of Grete Bodogaard And Eva Isaksen Featured At The U
The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to present Seige Damer, an exhibition of tapestries and collages in January. The exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts in Vermillion between January 8 and February 1. Read more...

January
(01/31/2004) Truman scholar alumna to speak at the U
A graduate of The University of South Dakota and Truman Scholar will return to her alma mater on April 6 to give a public presentation in Old Main’s Farber Hall. Leslie Medema will speak about her most recent international experiences as they relate to the Truman Scholar program. On April 7, Medema will visit several classes at the U to give lectures on the specifics topics addressed in her studies at Princeton University. Read more...

(01/30/2004) Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils at the U install new officers
The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils at the U had their new officer installation ceremony on Monday, January 12th at 4 pm in Farber Hall. Read more...

(01/28/2004) Rising music star Howie Day to perform concert at the U
Up and coming musician Howie Day will be performing on campus of The University of South Dakota February 22 at 7:00 pm in Slagle Auditorium. Special guests Stereophonics will open the show. Read more...

(01/27/2004) Super Bowl ads likely to perpetuate traditional gender stereotypes
The Super Bowl is not only the year's biggest sporting event; it's also the biggest advertising event of the year. But what unintended messages might accompany the $2 million 30 second spots? Read more...

(01/27/2004) Experts to discuss Missouri River at the U
The public is invited to an in depth explanation of the past, present and future of the Missouri River at the 4th Annual Missouri River Research Symposium at The University of South Dakota. On February 4, the Missouri River Institute at the U will host the all-day event in the Hoy Room of the Coyote Student Center in Vermillion, S.D. Read more...

(01/26/2004) Law students at the U offer free income tax preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is returning to Vermillion this year due to the efforts of law student volunteers at The University of South Dakota. The program offers free federal income tax preparation and e-filing to low-income, elderly, and non-English speaking taxpayers. Read more...

(01/22/2004) MTV star turned activist to lecture on leadership at the U
Poet, journalist, essayist, hip-hop historian and political activist Kevin Powell will appear on the campus of the U on February 11. Powell will speak on developing leadership for the 21st century, an event that will be held at Farber Hall at 8:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with a reception and book signing to follow. Read more...

(01/22/2004) Is the most popular sports figure in the world a Coyote fan?
David Beckham is the most recognizable soccer player – possibly the most recognized athlete – in the world. He is captain of the English national team, two-time runner up for being named the best soccer player in the world and has played for two of the most successful clubs in the world – Manchester United and Real Madrid. But is he also a fan of the Coyotes? Read more...

(01/21/2004) Alumna named chair of Internal Medicine at the U
The University of South Dakota announced today that Dr. Luann Eidsness has been named Chair of Internal Medicine in the School of Medicine. She is the first female clinical chair at USDSM and has a background in nursing and end of life issues. Read more...

(01/20/2004) The U Announces Retirement of Medical School Dean Robert C. Talley
The University of South Dakota today announced the retirement of long-serving Dean of the School of Medicine, Robert C. Talley. Dr. Talley, Dean and Vice President for Health Affairs for the University since 1987, will step down on June 30, 2004. An interim dean will be appointed and a national search conducted for this critical leadership position. According to President James W. Abbott, “Dean Talley has provided outstanding leadership in medical education and is responsible for significant innovation in USD’s approach to the education of South Dakota’s health care providers.” Read more...

(01/20/2004) The U announces acting director of American Indian Studies
The president of a national consulting firm specializing in economic development on Indian reservations has agreed to serve as Interim Director of the Institute of American Indian Studies at The University of South Dakota. Charles E. Trimble begins his duties on January 2. Read more...

(01/20/2004) Students at the U assist Vermillion seniors with computer skills
Students at The University of South Dakota are helping area seniors get connected. Several graduate students in the School of Education at the U have partnered with the Vermillion Senior Center to teach computer skills to the seniors while gaining valuable professional experience. Read more...

(01/20/2004) Professor named Acting Dean of Graduate Studies at the U
Barbara A. Yutrzenka, Professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program at The University of South Dakota, will be serving as the Acting Dean of Graduate Studies during the absence of Dean Royce C. Engstrom, who is taking a six-month sabbatical. Dr. Engstrom was named a Regent's Fellow in October and is working on projects aimed at developing a statewide research agenda for South Dakota. Read more...

(01/17/2004) School of Medicine Welcomes Amy Kolberg, M.D.
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Amy Kolberg has joined the faculty as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Coordinator for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship at our Yankton campus. Read more...

(01/08/2004) The U announces acting director of American Indian Studies
The president of a national consulting firm specializing in economic development on Indian reservations has agreed to serve as Interim Director of the Institute of American Indian Studies at The University of South Dakota. Charles E. Trimble began his duties on January 2. Read more...

(01/01/2004) Students At The U Assist Vermillion Seniors With Computer Skills(Skillz)
Students at The University of South Dakota are helping area seniors get connected. Several graduate students in the School of Education at the U have partnered with the Vermillion Senior Center to teach computer skills to the seniors while gaining valuable professional experience. (3><93ri34c4) Read more...

« Latest News