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USD Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement Ceremony
The University of South Dakota will honor over 2,100 graduating students at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 7 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
'Together We Rise' Displays Artists' Perseverance Through Pandemic
For performance artists, the inability to express themselves the way in which they were accustomed during the COVID-19 pandemic was devastating. While the rest of the world was struggling with the recommendation for six feet of distance between people, dance organizations and production companies were recommending 8-10 feet of distance.
USD Announces 2022 UDiscover Summer Research Scholars
The Council for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship (CURCS) has selected 11 recipients for this summer’s UDiscover summer research program. The University of South Dakota program is an academic opportunity for awardees to work under the guidance of their faculty mentor as paid student researchers and scholars, conducting projects over a 10-week period during the summer.
USD Releases New Children's Book 'Where's Charlie?'
The University of South Dakota is proud to present “Where’s Charlie?” a search-and-find children’s book set during the university’s homecoming, Dakota Days.
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Reaching the Community Through the Fine Arts
The USD College of Fine Arts had a problem.
USD Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement Ceremony
The University of South Dakota will honor over 2,100 graduating students at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 7 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
'Together We Rise' Displays Artists' Perseverance Through Pandemic
For performance artists, the inability to express themselves the way in which they were accustomed during the COVID-19 pandemic was devastating. While the rest of the world was struggling with the recommendation for six feet of distance between people, dance organizations and production companies were recommending 8-10 feet of distance.
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Christopher Meyer Receives Prestigious Knutson Distinguished Professor Award
Summary: Christopher Meyer, associate professor in the Department of Art at the University of South Dakota, received the prestigious 2022-2024 College of Fine Arts Knutson Distinguished Professor Award.
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USD Student Graciela DeAnda Tells Stories of Migrant Workers Through Photography
Summary: A University of South Dakota student hopes to bring an awareness and understanding of migrant workers to the community by telling their stories through various forms of media.
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Fine Arts Students to Present 'Collective Effervescence' Graduation Exhibition April 19-22
Summary: University of South Dakota students Jessie Schneiderman, Dakota Wilson, Katie Brust, and Leah Mogck will present a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Collective Effervescence,” at USD’s John A. Day Gallery April 19-22. The closing reception is April 22nd from 5-7 p.m. The show will feature artwork the students created during their time at USD.
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USD Theatre Presents Final Show of Season, 'Triumph of Love' April 20-24
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre is proud to close its season with the musical “Triumph of Love,” performed April 20-24 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre.