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Kappa Alpha Theta uses social media to promote positive life outlooks
USD’s Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter is participating in an October social media movement called #LoveisLouder. The movement was created by the Jed Foundation and actress Brittany Snow to promote self-love, and to show people that under any circumstance they are loved and are not alone. Junior Ashley Rook, who is one of 134 other Kappa […]
SGA will begin college caucuses, consider funding water bottle refill station
The Student Government Association is looking to get feedback from students through the use of forums, and is considering partially funding a water bottle refill station on campus. Senate Resolution No. 6, committing SGA to the creation of college forums, was passed at their weekly meeting on Oct. 20 with a unanimous vote. Presented by Senator […]
Student satisfaction survey gauges USD experience
There were few surprises with USD’s results of the 2015 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), a USD official says. There were few surprises with USD’s results of the 2015 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), a USD official says. Administered last spring, results of the SSI were given to USD officials this August, said Lindsay Hayes, coordinator of […]
Warm weather expected to continue through November
Warm weather in the Midwest and Northeast should continue well into November, according to AccuWeather. The warm weather with only a few expected cool days is the result of El Niño, the warm phase of routine water temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific Ocean, the weather service said. A couple of dips of cool air […]
Congress to Campus program makes an impression on students, faculty
Former U.S. Congress members Barry Goldwater Jr. and David Minge may have differing political views, but they set those differences aside this week to talk to USD students about the importance of political civility and participation. The two former Congressman were at USD from this past Sunday to Tuesday as a part of the Congress […]
Law school’s annual Lavender Lecture discusses LGBTQ+ rights in the military
Attorney Bridget Wilson gave a presentation to USD students, staff and community members about LGBTQ+ equality in the military this past Monday night, an opportunity in itself that proves how far the issue has evolved, she said. Wilson’s lecture was the fourth Lavender Lecture hosted by USD’s School of Law, which centered around educating South […]
Graduate students evaluate animal shelter for student design competition
The word “ergonomical” is seen by many as a buzzword used to describe and advertise office furnishings and devices. But for those entering the 2015 Auburn Engineers Student Design Competition, including two USD teams of mostly graduate students, ergonomics is the study of the way in which humans do work and how to improve upon […]
Art of Sustainability event features variety of speakers, issues to make ‘a vibrant Vermillion’
Eco-friendliness, river preservation and cultural sustainability were some of the topics discussed this past Saturday during the fourth Art of Sustainability event at the Vermillion Area Arts Council. “We have this event every year because it brings up great topics and gets people from all parts of the community talking about sustainability,” event coordinator Morgan […]
Plans for new SAE house in progress
USD’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter is preparing for the construction of a new facility, and is hoping to break ground by summer 2016. With $1.5 million raised out of the $3 to $4 million needed, SAE finally went to the public for funds during this year’s Dakota Days. “It’s just time for a new facility. […]
Brand identity class gives students a glimpse into marketing industry
A USD brand identity class is giving students real-world experience and insight into what working in the graphic design industry can be like. The class begins with students researching Greek gods and mythical creatures, which students then use to create a personal brand. A good digital marketing agency Thailand provides you with new ideas for […]