Events
I.D. Weeks hosts Human Library event
On Wednesday night in the I.D. Weeks Library, students were able to browse and explore a Human Library. During this event, “readers” could check out human “books.” About 30 students, staff and faculty were in attendance. The event served as a forum, where readers could ask their “books” questions. The Human Library event featured speakers […]
Art of Sustainability features local artists, solutions from scientists
On Sunday evening, the Washington Street Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Art of Sustainability event coordinated by Greening Vermillion. The event brought artists, scientists and activists together with a community potluck, presentations, raffle drawings and crafts. Around 35 people attended the event. Greening Vermillion’s Art of Sustainability is aimed to celebrate how art sustains […]
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
Frost Trail Hike brings together artists and scientists
On Saturday morning, Vermillion community members joined to hike the Frost Trail, the result of a partnership between Greening Vermillion and the sixth annual Art of Sustainability. Hikers followed the trail through the cottonwood forest to the sandbars of the Missouri River. The hike brought both artists and scientists together to learn more about wildlife […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
Photo gallery: Fall choral showcase features student talent
Music filled the air in Aalfs Auditorium Sunday night as the USD concert, chamber and mixed choirs combined for the fall choral showcase. The men’s and women’s choir, directed by assistant professor of voice and choir Tim Campbell, consists of 80 students and community members. They sang everything from Bach’s “Chorale from Cantana 80, Ein […]
LGBTQ+ History Month continues celebration of pride
LGBTQ+ History Month presents a chance for students to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Senior Olivia Mann has been involved in the Center for Diversity and Community and Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance since last year. She said she’s excited for the opportunity to celebrate this month by educating others. “There are so many people here […]
USD professor Ioana Galu performs at NMM Live
More than 50 students and community members attended a performance at the National Music Museum Friday for a night of music. USD music education professor Ioana Galu performed at the NMM as part of the fall 2017 NMM Live!, a series of various performances throughout the year. Hannah Grantham, a graduate assistant working towards a master’s […]
Behind the scenes of ‘Rhinoceros’: Putting a production together
Before a production is ready for an audience, its cast and crew puts in an immense amount of time and effort to perfect the show. Work for “Rhinoceros” began last semester. The design process for a production this size can take eight to 12 weeks, said technical director Scott Mollman. The crew has multiple production […]
‘Rhinoceros’ deals with themes of conformity and fascism
With highly controversial topics of conformity and fascism still relevant today, the theater department decided to showcase Eugène Ionesco’s play, “Rhinoceros,” for its first production of the year. Dan Frye, a junior acting major, plays the lead role of Bérenger. He said the play’s theme of conformity is a big aspect of the show, and […]