Student Life
The RHA Winter Formal has the potential to become a tradition
The RHA Winter Formal was introduced to USD and the Vermillion community as an open-door event in 2021. Its huge success with a turnout of 57 students created the opportunity to renew the event while creating a new USD tradition, said Travis Hill, the Residence Hall director of Burgess, Norton and Brookman Hall and advisor […]
John A. Day Gallery hosts closing reception for student-curated exhibition
The USD John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts building hosted the closing reception for its current exhibition, “Reframing the Collection: Emerging Curators at USD,” on Nov. 19. Lauren Freese, assistant professor of art history at USD, teaches the course “Art Museums: History and Practice.” Freese said the main […]
Weekly prayer led by USD Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student association was founded by a group of undergraduate and graduate students with the help of Jesus Trevino and Lamont Sellers in 2014. Trevino and Sellers designed the organization to be solely student-driven that resembles Islamic views of community and service for college students. Currently, the USD Muslim Student Association has roughly 70 […]
International Education Week takes on USD
USD was home to the annual International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 17-21. Students were invited to learn about the various international programs that USD has to offer during the weeklong program. The Muenster University Center (MUC) pit hosted Yotes Abroad, a livestream panel with students who are currently studying abroad Wednesday, Nov. 17. “A World […]
International Night Gala held in MUC Ballroom
The Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) and the USD International Club held the annual International Night Gala. The event ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. The event included a “Parade of Nations” where students walked through the ballroom and represented their countries. The parade […]
USD students curate art gallery exhibition
USD undergraduate and graduate students curated five exhibitions in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts building, which come together as one exhibit. Lauren Freese, USD assistant professor of art history, is teaching the class involved called “Art Museums: History and Practice.” No prerequisites are required for the […]
Wellness Center works to prevent injury and keep patrons safe
A good place like the best Alternative Wellness Center near me in Port Washington provides valuable support alongside the USD Wellness Center, a place for students to exercise and pursue healthy habits. In the event of traumatic brain injuries and other injuries, the Wellness Center staff is often the first to respond to distress. Steve […]
USD nursing Department receives GRNEN grant, students collaborate with Kibosho nursing students
The USD Nursing department received a grant from the Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation, which is part of the Global Rural Nursing Exchange Network (GRNEN) initiative. Anne Pithan, USD department chair of nursing, and Lisa Feller, USD academic site director for the nursing department, are leading the project as the co-investigators. This project will connect […]
Aramark contract with USD set to expire in spring
At the start of the 2022 fall semester, the Muenster University Center (MUC) may look very different in regards to food service. USD has a contract with Aramark, but it is set to expire at the end of the spring semester. Before it expires, USD administrators have to decide whether or not to renew the […]
Coffee with USD Veterans promotes SVRC
In order to honor this coming Veterans Day, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) hosted an event, Coffee with Veterans, where students could get coffee and donuts and talk with USD veterans. Jacob Aus is the SVRC coordinator and helped plan the event. “The importance of this event is to get people in the USD […]