Registration Deadline: January 12 It can be difficult to find training, education and best practice classroom strategies for students who have sensory difficulties and complex needs. Through a collaboration between the University of South Dakota, the South Dakota Deaf-Blind Project and the National Center on Deaf-Blindness, online professional development opportunities for teachers and related service providers is offered, with a variety of credit options available. Although the information is geared toward Deaf-Blindness, much of what is learned can be applied to students with severe disabilities/complex needs. This training is available for both in-state and out-of-state participants. For additional information regarding course content and registration, check us out on Eventbrite.

Earn prizes for climbing! This program is free for any student or Wellness Center member.

This course is designed to provide sign language vocabulary skills to parents and professionals working with individuals with disabilities who struggle with expressive and receptive communication. Participants will explore a variety of vocabulary that will promote clearer communication within the home, classroom, work or community environment. Feb. 20th - May 8th Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM CST

When we talk about abortion policy we often overlook the personal impact these laws have on women. This display will help us conceptualize the effects of these policies by explaining South Dakota and Federal reproductive laws in conjunction with the testimonies from women who have had to work around them. The display is located on the 2nd Floor of the ID Weeks Library. Contact: Students for Reproductive Rights | sfrr.usd@gmail.com

The Spring Bootcamp is led by certified trainers and is a cardio/strength circuit style workout. The class meets MWF from March 16 to April 27. (No class on April 10). Class size is limited.

Find out what's "Up Next" in Vermillion every Wednesday at 8 a.m. The Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company and the Vermillion NEXT young professionals network invite you to join in the weekly coffee hour. Presentations from area businesses, groups and event committees on exciting new happenings here in Vermillion. The coffee is free and great networking opportunities are guaranteed. Location: Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company, McVicker Plaza, 2 E. Main Street, Vermillion Contact: Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company | 605-624-5571 | vcdc@vermillionchamber.com

Entering Mentoring is a facilitator-guided workshop that teaches the principles and best practices of being a mentor of undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum is based on the Entering Mentoring textbook produced by the National Research Mentoring Network (https://nrmnet.net/). The workshop is open to faculty, staff and graduate students. Participants must attend 8 of 10 sessions to receive the Statement of Achievement in Mentoring. Week 10: Articulating Your Mentoring Philosophy and Plan If you are a person with a disability and need a special accommodation to fully participate, please contact Disability Services at 605-658-3745 48 hours before the event.

Rotary club meets every Wednesday in the Al Neuharth Media Center Conference Room. For more information, visit www.vermillionrotaryclub.org/

Sonja Kraus's cello/bass studio presents this April Fools' Event, where any wrong notes will be planned wrong notes...? Or will they be? This special MUC Pit event is open to the public at no charge.

Watch live local and campus news on Midco Channel 21 Wednesdays at 5 p.m. USD students bring you the latest news and sports from Vermillion. Submit story ideas to kyotnews@coyotes.usd.edu

Join us for a night of fun at the Spring Drag Show! We bring in professionals from all over the area. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Sponsored by Spectrum GSA. Contact: Spectrum | glbta@coyotes.usd.edu | https://www.facebook.com/USDSpectrum/

You've read the novel; now you're wondering how best to write an essay about it. Using the novel "Beloved" by Toni Morrison as a model, we will explore strategies for writing in response to a novel (bring your novel to the workshop). The presenter is Melanie Wood, Instructor, Department of English. Students can attend online by visiting the Online Writing Center in D2L and selecting Communications > Zoom Conferencing (USD) > workshop link.

The College of Fine Arts Inclusive Excellence Committee presents "Exploring Gender Expression in the Arts," a variety show designed to foster dialogue and inclusiveness around gender expression in the fine arts. This event will be held in conjunction with the exhibition "Transgender Visibility in Art" in the John A. Day Gallery. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Align talent to drive results by more accurately forecasting people needs. Create a strategy that puts the right people in the right place at the right time. Learn how to align your organization's human capital precisely to its business direction. Define and use key workforce metrics and analytics. Identify succession planning and mapping. Develop a talent supply chain.

Jeremy W. Reynolds is quickly establishing himself as one of the preeminent clarinetists of his generation. He has performed throughout Italy, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan and Australia; and with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival, Boulder Philharmonic, Greeley Philharmonic, Fort Collins Symphony and New World Symphony. He is currently a member of the Lamont Wind Quintet and Agassiz Duo, a flute and clarinet ensemble. Reynolds is a Buffet Group USA Artist/Clinician and Lomax Classic Mouthpiece Artist. Please visit https://liberalarts.du.edu/about/people/jeremy-reynolds to learn more about this amazing artist. The public is invited to this event at no charge.

Come and learn more through our Diversity Symposium

This is the culminating reception for the Talking Change, Making Change intergroup dialogue and critical action program. There will be a gallery walk to showcase the students' work towards becoming Allies and Advocates. Refreshments are also provided.

Jeremy W. Reynolds is quickly establishing himself as one of the preeminent clarinetists of his generation. He has performed throughout Italy, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan and Australia; and with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival, Boulder Philharmonic, Greeley Philharmonic, Fort Collins Symphony and New World Symphony. Reynolds is currently a member of the Lamont Wind Quintet and Agassiz Duo, a flute and clarinet ensemble. He is a Buffet Group USA Artist/Clinician and Lomax Classic Mouthpiece Artist. Please visit https://liberalarts.du.edu/about/people/jeremy-reynolds to learn more about this amazing artist. The public is invited to this event at no charge.

Come and stop by CDC's First Friday and enjoy music, food and networking!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head down to the Coyote Twin Movie Theater with your student ID for FREE admission to either movie currently showing, at either the 7 p.m. or the late showing!