USD student-athlete finds balance for true passion
Recently, USD’s Griffin Wolner auditioned and received a call back from the reality TV show, The Voice. This talented, student-athlete has more than one trick up his sleeve as he balances schoolwork, sports and his passion for music. Wolner is currently a junior at USD studying medical biology and minoring in psychology. Originally from Winona, […]
CDC and CAB partner to recognize importance of Martin Luther King Jr day
On Friday, January 22 USD’s Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) partnered to host an event for students to honor the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. The CDC and CAB presented a movie displayed throughout the MUC for students, staff and faculty as well as various treats […]
Habitat for Humanity embraces COVID-19 regulations while continuing to help community
COVID-19 has altered the manner in which people now interact and socialize. While learning to alter their ways, USD’s Habitat for Humanity has found new opportunities to embrace these changes. USD’s Habitat for Humanity was formed in the early 90’s and partners with their parent chapter, Yankton’s Habitat for Humanity. USD’s Habitat for Humanity chapter […]
USD develops updated plan for spring semester
Many changes have come due to the pandemic, including changes to education systems among schools and universities nationwide. However, in the upcoming semester, students, staff and faculty will begin to see some of those changes being reversed. Last month, the South Dakota Board of Regents gave universities a new schedule for spring semester operations. This […]
Students for Reproductive Rights inform on women’s health
At USD students have many opportunities to learn and get involved through a large variety of clubs and organizations. One organization offered to educate students is the Students for Reproductive Rights (SFRR) organization. SFRR is a fairly new organization, beginning in 2015, that has worked to inform USD students on reproductive rights. Keandra Rhead, vice […]
Gallagher Center plans Study Abroad trips for Summer 2021
After taking a break for several months, the Gallagher Center for Experiential Learning & Education Abroad makes plans to start up Study Abroad programs again in the summer of 2021. In March 2020 the Gallagher Center had to cancel its first Study Abroad trip due to COVID-19. Now, with new precautions, the Center has made […]
LAHSO hosts Dia de los Muertos celebration
For many people, this time of the year reminds them of holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. However, people of Spanish and Latin American cultures have a different way of celebrating this time of the year, through Dia de los Muertos. On Nov. 2, the Latino and Hispanic Student Organization (LAHSO) hosted a Dia de […]
USD students work to build a culture of resourcefulness on campus
For years USD has not had many consistent recycling acts set in place. However, two sustainability students are planning to change that for good. Caitlin Reimers, a junior sustainability major and campus recycling coordinator, and Anna Moore, a graduate student, have been working together to plan a campus initiative for recycling. Starting with North Complex […]
Graduate student holds community composting survey
USD is home to over 2,000 graduate students — many of them with big goals for post graduation. One specific graduate student, Jacinda Maassen, has intentions on making the Vermillion community a healthier environment. Jacinda Maassen completed her Masters degree for Sustainability Development in Sweden and is currently working on her PhD in Sustainability here […]
Hanging around with new hammock club on campus
USD is home to many clubs on campus varying in academics, sports and other student interests. Recently a new student organization has been added to USD — that student organization is the Hammock Club. The Hammock Club is a new and quickly growing student organization now offered at USD. On Sept. 15 the student organization […]