University Art Galleries Interim Director, Amy Fill and USD Graphic Design student, Lacey McLouth created a beautiful window installation for the I.D. Weeks library building. Using red removable vinyl, they hand cut the shapes and designs to create a symmetrical, lace-like pattern that was applied to the windows. Courtney Lavallie, UAG Gallery Assistant and Martha Aguirre, Oscar Howe Gallery Attendant assisted Lacey with the installation process. The artists state that art does not have to exist in a formal gallery space and with this project, we hope to elevate and activate a common shared space.

Art from Siouxland Artists Traveling Art Show will be on display in the University Libraries first floor and second floor gallery walls. Siouxland Artists Incorporated has been promoting art and artists for three-quarters of a century. See facebook for more information about Siouxland Artists Incorporated. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxlandArtistsIncorporated/

Circle of Sisterhood aims to leverage the collective influence of sorority women to raise financial resources for entities around the world that are removing educational barriers for girls and women facing poverty and oppression. Events will be held throughout the week to promote this non-profit endeavor. Contact: Sorority & Fraternity Life | greek@usd.edu

Stop by our table in the MUC to sign up for an appointment or get information and career advice.

The College of Arts & Sciences Diversity and the Inclusive Excellence Committee will host an event to celebrate, network and share about diversity throughout the college and university. Please join us for refreshments, arts & crafts and conversation.

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

The campus communication development program will improve your communication and leadership skills. Our meetings are held every Wednesday from noon to 12:50 pm. Bring a friend and gain skills and confidence in public speaking. A mentor can be assigned to show you ways to professionally present yourself, whether speaking to a group, during interviews and/or in class presentations.

Join the Math Department for a research talk.

NRT hosting Dane Stimart. Location: CCSF Room 147 Contact: NRT | 605-658-6173 | grad@usd.edu

Coyote News TV airs live each Wednesday on Midco Cable Channel 21. USD students bring you the latest news and sports from Vermillion. Submit story ideas to kyotnews@coyotes.usd.edu

The second event in the LGBTQ History Film Series features the story of Black trans activist Marsha P. Johnson, active participant in the Stonewall Uprising.

Sign up to play Big Pink Volleyball by October 15! Big Pink Volleyball is normal volleyball, except you are playing with a ball measuring 4' in diameter. All proceeds raised will go towards overdue lunch balances at the Vermillion Elementary Schools. Register on IMLEAGUES.com or stop by the Wellness Center Office for a team form and pay on-site. Winners will receive Intramural Champion shirts.

In the last twelve years, Freeman has discovered one of the main keys to dealing with stress is to take consistent, courageous, imperfect, best micro steps. This course is not always easy, but Freeman has found it to be transformative. Freeman will share the story of how the tiny step of buying a YMCA membership on a frigid January day in South Dakota changed everything about his life.

A reception for the exhibition of Bound and Unbound 5: Altered Book will be held on the second floor in the I.D. Weeks Library from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on October 18.

Volleyball vs. Western Illinois

Music director Luis Viquez, D.M.A., conducts Schumann’s “Symphony No. 4’ and selections from Holst’s ‘The Planets.’ Violinist and USD faculty member Ioana Galu, D.M.A., will be featured on Beethoven’s sublime “Romanza, Op. 50.’ This event is open to the public at no charge.

The SHUT UP AND WRITE! group meets Saturdays, 12:00-4:00 p.m., I.D. Weeks Library room 112, USD-Vermillion. Faculty and graduate students, are you working on an article, a presentation, short story, thesis, book or some other kind of writing project? Leave distractions at home, and join us for Shut Up and Write, where you can work in silence, surrounded by like-minded writers working on their projects. Bring your laptop, writing utensils, paper, notes and whatever else you need to write. Free coffee and hot water for tea, along with treats, will be available. Questions? Email Lisa Ann Robertson at lisaann.robertson@usd.edu or Michelle Rogge Gannon at mrogge@usd.edu. Sponsored by the USD Writing Center and the Department of English.

Soccer vs. Denver

The USD Department of Music presents its Fall Choral Showcase, open to the public at no charge. This concert highlights music performed by the Men's & Women's Chorus, Concert Choir and USD Chamber Singers.

On Oct. 21-22, the Research Computing Group is hosting a free software carpentry workshop. It is a two-day, hands-on workshop for anyone who is interested in learning: - how to automate tasks with the Unix shell - version control with Git - coding with R The course is aimed particularly at graduate students and other researchers. Previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop is NOT required. A laptop is required. We also recommend installing R and Rstudio on the laptop before the workshop. Please complete the pre-workshop survey (found on the website) before the workshop. Lunch will be provided. Location: Delzell Room 203 Contact: USD Research Computing Group | rcg@usd.edu Please see https://rcg.usd.edu/2019-10-21-USD/ for more details and to register.