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.

Native Voices explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Stories drawn from both the past and present examine how health for Native People is tied to community, the land and spirit. Through interviews, Native People describe the impact of epidemics, federal legislation, the loss of land and the inhibition of culture on the health of Native individuals and communities today. To learn more and view content from the exhibition, visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices.

The South Dakota Governor's Biennial Art Exhibition was established in 2003 in order to recognize and encourage South Dakota artists, to promote the artistic identity of South Dakota, to celebrate the cultural and artistic heritage and future of South Dakota and to encourage a larger sense of community and connection across separate artistic communities within the state. Open to artists currently living and working in South Dakota, the exhibition travels across the state to multiple venues and is organized through the collaborative efforts of staff at the exhibiting institutions. The South Dakota Art Museum is proud to serve as the opening venue for this 8th biennial art exhibition. Public Reception October 11, 5pm-7pm in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.

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/

Presenter: Jerome W. Freeman, MD Location: Room 106, Sanford School of Medicine, Videoconferenced to registered videoconferencing sites 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

Sponsored Program staff members will discuss resources at USD to help find and apply for grants. This workshop will discuss the lifecycle of a grant, divisions of USD's Office of Research and ways to search for grants funding sources. This workshop is geared towards all faculty and students, but new faculty members are particularly welcome to attend! Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Review graduate programs and learn about the requirements for admissions. USD and other regional programs will be present.

Sean Starowitz is an artist, educator and the Assistant Director of the Arts for the City of Bloomington, Indiana. He will discuss his multi-faceted art practice and engage in discussion with the audience. Location: Fine Arts room 172

The USD ROTC Battalion is conducting Ranger Challenge training at Nygaard Softball Complex. Contact: USD ROTC | 605-677-5284 | dan.sundberg@usd.edu

The Vermillion Community Mural Project is hosting a dedication event celebrating the completion of EúÅ‹kičhetupi: Come Back to Life, the first installation of a two-part mural, designed and created by Reyna Hernandez, Elizabeth Skye, Inkpa Mani and assisted by Amber Hansen, Jenae Porter and members of the community. The dedication will be held by the north-facing wall of the Coyote Twin Theater located at 10 East Main Street in Vermillion. Food will be provided, and the artists will share information about the process and inspirations behind the design. In addition, fundraising efforts will begin to raise money to complete the second half of the mural design.

Come enjoy some salsa and chips while learning how to salsa dance with LaHSO! Contact: Latino and Hispanic Student Organization (LaHSO)

Sharron Ahtone Harjo is a Kiowa artist and educator with a career spanning over five decades. Ahtone Harjo studied the traditional Indian style of painting at Bacone College under Cheyenne artist Dick West. Ahtone Harjo will speak about her career as a Kiowa Plains artist of Ledger and Painting styles. Publications include Women and Ledger At: Four Contemporary Native American Artists, and Gifts of Price and Love: Kiowa and Comanche Cradles. Lecture in Farber Hall at 7 p.m. Reception to follow at 8 p.m. in the Oscar Howe Gallery, Old Main.

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.

USD's Rawlins Piano Trio, with guest Mihaela Oprea on violin, present their fall concert, open to the public at no charge. To learn more about the Trio, visit http://www.rawlinstrio.com/index.php. Please also visit Ms. Oprea's webpage for more information: https://mihaelaopreaviolinist.com/ .

USD Invite in Yankton

NHPW is an opportunity for the USD Community to raise awareness about the problem of hazing, educate others about hazing and promote the prevention of hazing. Events will be hosted throughout the week in the MUC Pit. Contact: Sorority & Fraternity Life | greek@usd.edu

Start your week out right! Swing by Motivation Monday to learn about what is going on across campus!

Department of Chemistry Seminar entitled: A better Understanding of Lignin Decomposition is the Key to Renewable Fuel and Chemical Production from Biomass will be given by Cheng Zhang, South Dakota State University in Churchill-Haines room 118 at 4:00 p.m.

In this intensive 3-day professional development opportunity, participants will learn how to best support students of all ages who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will leave knowing more about the underlying characteristics of ASD and will be ready to implement a variety of visual behavior support strategies and targeted intervention planning into their own classroom environment. Location: see event URL

The Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics presents La hora de la fiesta, an informal get together to practice Spanish, play games, watch a short film, listen to music, have snacks and learn about the cultures of Spanish America and Spain. This event repeats. Location: Slagle Hall Room 310 - Language Lab