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USD to Offer State's Only Bachelor of Science Degree in Music in Fall 2023
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Apr 13, 2023
Longtime National Music Museum Employees Announce Retirement Plans
As the National Music Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer, the organization is also marking the end of an era as three longtime employees announce their plans for retirement.
Apr 19, 2023
Fine Arts Student Chases Dream of Becoming a Photographer
Graciela DeAnda said it is her grandmother, a former photographer, who inspired her to become a photographer – and become the first in her family to get a college degree.
Apr 13, 2023
USD Voice Students Win Awards at North Dakota District NATS Auditions
University of South Dakota voice students won several awards at the North Dakota District National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Auditions in Dickinson, North Dakota, earlier this month.
Apr 12, 2023
Haksgaard and Freese Honored with USD Belbas-Larson Awards
Professor Hannah Haksgaard and Assistant Professor Lauren Freese are the recipients of the 2023 University of South Dakota Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. They will be recognized at the USD commencement ceremony and receive a framed certificate, a commemorative medal and a $5,000 tribute.
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USD Music Students Advance to National NATS Competition
Seven University of South Dakota music students competed in the North Central Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) auditions in March and each placed in the top five of their respective categories, qualifying them to advance to the national round of competition.
Music Performance Student Shares Experience of Music as a Healing Tool
After waking up from a coma from a near-fatal car accident, Wyatt Green, a junior music performance student at the University of South Dakota, had a long journey of uncertainty towards recovery.
College of Fine Arts to Host Hall of Fame Event Sept. 29, Seeks Nominations
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is set to host the third annual Celebration of Excellence event on Sept. 29 and is seeking nominations for the 2023 cohort of College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame recipients.
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Six Fine Arts Students to Present Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition May 1-5
Summary: Six undergraduate students in the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will present a Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition in the John A. Day Gallery on USD’s campus from May 1-5.
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Graphic Arts Student to Present Graduation Exhibition May 1-5
Summary: University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts senior Ryan Patruyo will present his graduation exhibition from May 1-5 in Gallery 110 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.
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Fine Arts Student to Present Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition
Summary: Hayley Schroeder, a student in The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts, will present a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “To Each Their Own,” at the John A. Day Gallery on USD’s campus from April 24-28. The exhibition will feature artwork Schroeder created while at USD.
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Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition on Display April 10-14
Summary: Four students at the University of South Dakota will present a joint Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition titled, “The Devil’s in the Details,” in the John A. Day Gallery on USD’s campus April 10-14. A reception is scheduled for Friday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.
