Fine arts program sees continuously failing retention rates
The College of Fine Arts (FA) has struggled with retention numbers in recent years due to faculty changes, a lack of student advising and stereotypes about careers in fine arts. According to an email sent to The Volante from fine arts dean Larry Schou and from the chairs of each department in the FA, the […]
Cross Country athletes take precautions while running outside
It’s been less than three months since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts went missing on a run near her home in Brooklyn, Iowa, and less than a month since Iowa State golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena was found dead on a golf course in Ames, Iowa. These incidents, at the forefront of the national news […]
Art incubator, increased gallery space proposed as potential solutions to FA space issues
As students and faculty continue to see issues with the outdated Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA), several solutions to the FA’s cramped space issues and other problem areas have arisen. Solutions include a $30 million plan for the expansion of gallery space and an idea of an arts incubator located downtown said College […]
Updates to fine arts facilities could total $30 million, search for funds continues
Students and faculty have seen issues with the outdated infrastructure of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA) for years, including the HVAC system, leaks in the ceiling highlighted by moldy ceiling tiles, acoustics and sound leakage, old water fountains and sinks that don’t drain. Faculty have begun to search for funds in […]
Cummings accepts Native American Student Services director position, ICARE program coordinator search begins
A search committee has formed to fill Marisa Cummings’ former position of ICARE program coordinator. Cummings accepted the position of director of Native American Student Services over the summer. The position was previously held by Gene Thin Elk. The committee includes Alyssa Fothergill, Deborah Dodge, Bridget Diamond-Welch, Michele Turner and Kim Grieve. They posted an […]
University aims to educate students about Sexual Health Month
As September marks Sexual Health Awareness Month, University Housing and Student Health through Sanford Hospital are working to promote awareness for safe sex. University Housing has hosted a number of “Hook Up” presentations for students and is planning more approaches for awareness for the month, and the rest of the academic year. Cody Burgraff, assistant […]
Misogyny and misconduct in music scenes
The Orwells, Real Estate, Pinegrove, PWR BTTM and even the former Sioux Falls band Grobe. What do each of these bands have in common, besides quickly rising to indie fame in recent years? At least one or more of its members has been accused of sexual harassment, misconduct, or even abuse or assault. It’s time […]
Beran appointed as SDBOR executive director, CEO
Paul Beran was appointed in July, to serve as executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents beginning Sept. 4. Beran succeeds Michael G. Rush, who left the South Dakota public higher education system in May after three years of service as its executive director and CEO. Beran has served in higher […]
Sheila Gestring announced as USD’s incoming 18th president
Sheila Gestring was appointed as USD’s 18th president in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center this afternoon after a South Dakota Board of Regents vote. Gestring serves as vice president of finance and chief financial officer of USD. Gestring said she’s honored to become USD’s next leader. As a South Dakota native who holds a master […]
Clothing stolen from “What We Were Wearing” exhibit
A piece of clothing from the “What We Were Wearing” art exhibit hosted by PAVE and ICARE was recently stolen twice by an unknown thief. In place of the stolen piece is now a sign that reads “the underwear illustrating this story has been stolen twice. Stealing objects from a sexual assault survivor art installation […]