Federal stimulus bill: How will the American Rescue Plan impact South Dakota?
President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion stimulus and economic relief bill, into law March 11. The bill has a number of wide-ranging impacts, including short-term expansions of unemployment benefits, money for state and local governments, changes to health insurance exchanges, a modification of the Child Tax Credit […]
Phi Delta Theta adds take-out option to annual Chislic Feed
Phi Delta Theta held its annual Chislic Feed fundraiser last week. The event raises money for the Live Like Lou Foundation, which helps families with ALS through scholarships for children whose parents struggled with ALS and through contributions to research. The event is organized through the Vermillion Eagles Club, a local chapter of the international […]
Coyote Business Consulting Group Version 2.0 moves forward
USD’s Coyote Business Consulting Group kicked off its 2021 session Monday. The program, launched last year during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, connects USD students with South Dakota businesses, allowing students to gain real-world experience and businesses to take advantage of students’ knowledge. Venky Venkatachalam, Dean at USD’s Beacom School of Business, said […]
Vermillion Historic Preservation Commission seeks new member
The Vermillion Historic Preservation Commission, established by the Vermillion City Council in June of 2018 to educate the community on historic preservation and to protect historical buildings and properties, is seeking to fill a vacancy created by a member’s retirement. Johnny Beyers, the retiring member, is working out of town and is anticipating moving in […]
University Libraries calls for submissions for altered book exhibit
USD’s University Libraries is seeking entries for their sixth international altered book exhibition, “Bound and Unbound VI: Altered Book Exhibition,” scheduled for display from Aug. 23, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022. The exhibit involves mixed media artwork which changes a book from its original form by altering its state or meaning. Books from any source […]
“Marquee Messages Fundraiser” lets donors run custom messages
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is in the midst of its “Marquee Messages Fundraiser,” where donors can submit custom messages to be shown on the LED sign located outside Sanford Vermillion. Cindy Benzel, director of the Dakota Hospital Foundation, said the messages people submit tend to be holiday greetings, birthday and anniversary wishes and congratulations for […]
Brief: U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson to deliver USD commencement address
South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 134th Commencement Ceremony in May at the DakotaDome. Johnson, a USD alumnus who graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in political science and minors in business administration and history, was re-elected in November to represent South Dakota’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. […]
Writing Center spring hours include expanded Zoom sessions
Over the past year, USD’s Writing Center has adapted to the COVID-19 by increasing opportunities for students to receive assistance virtually while maintaining in-person meetings. Emily Kluin, a writing consultant at the Writing Center, said the center helps students with all stages of writing, from citation styles to formulating a rough draft to offering guidance […]
Third annual Unite for USD hopes to exceed last year’s donations
USD will host the third annual Unite for USD giving day Thursday. In commemoration of the university’s founding in 1862, the event is a 1,862 minute long fundraiser. Last year’s event raised $560,191 through 1,137 individual donors. This year’s event includes several livestreams, in addition to giveaways in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Donations […]
Vermillion area Toastmasters adapts to remote events
The USD-Area Yappin’ Yotes, a local chapter of the nearly 100-year-old public speaking club Toastmasters, has had to find ways to combat COVID-19 regulations and technical challenges. Officers in Toastmasters chapters serve one year terms. Steven Thum, the current sergeant at arms for the Yappin’ Yotes, said his job, which normally involves setting up physical […]