Events
Hispanic Heritage Month an outlet for celebration, education
USD’s Latino Student Organization (LASO) is hosting events throughout Hispanic Heritage Month to promote diversity and help students celebrate their cultures. Karla Jamie, the LASO president, said the month is all about education and celebration. “We like to further educate people on different parts of the world and different parts of Latin America and what we celebrate,” […]
Morgan’s Mix: Q&A with Night Moves at FernsonFest
Minneapolis band Night Moves has a uniquely soulful, psychedelic, true-country sound that band members refer to as “bombastic.” The band is comprised of old high school friends John Pelant (guitar, vocals) and Micky Alfano (bass) along with Charles Murlowski (guitar) and Jared Isabella (drums). Night Moves headlined FernsonFest, a music festival hosted by Fernson Brewing […]
Photo gallery: First ‘Taste of Asia’ event well-attended
A new event hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) attracted about 50 students, faculty and community members Thursday night. “Taste of Asia” featured food from five different countries: Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. AASA members said this kick-off event was held to teach others about Asian culture and recruit more students into the […]
Updated: Multicultural Leadership Institute promotes leadership, storytelling
By Ally Krupinsky and Cheyenne Alexis After three days of team building, discussing and storytelling, USD students left Irene, SD with a sense of closeness and inspiration. More than 50 students connected and reflected on topics relating to social justice, leadership and diversity over the weekend at the fifth annual Multicultural Leadership Institute. “What I really […]
Welcome dinner encourages connection among faculty, Native students
Native American students were welcomed back to campus Thursday night with an event including food, prayer and networking. Native Student Services hosted a welcome dinner for new and returning students in the Al Neuharth Media Center conference room. Gene Thin Elk, director of Native Student Services, was one of the event’s organizers. He said the […]
Muslim Student Association hosts third annual Eid al-Adha celebration
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “feast of sacrifice,” was hosted by the Muslim Student Association in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Tuesday night. Traditional Muslim dishes were served, and attendees could try out an Arabic calligraphy transcribing table and were welcome to try on hujub. MSA President Zaben Alhasani, a sophomore international studies major, […]
USD students, Vermillion attend final Thursdays on the Platz
Around 100 people in the Vermillion community gathered at the corner of Main Street and Market Street for the final Thursdays on The Platz festivities. Listening Party, an Americana/folk rock band, was the showcase performer. Their trio is made up of Weston Mueller, Joshua Hester and Jacob Wood. USD seniors Hayley Warren, Lexy Gies and […]
First Mocktails & Canvas sees high attendance
Twenty-five students prepared mocktails and painted mermaids in the Muenster University Center Wednesday night. Kassitti Balomenos, the event’s organizer, said she enjoyed painting and meeting new people. “We are going to paint a picture, drink some mocktails and have some fun,” Balomenos said before the event began. One student who attended was Morgan Kistler, a […]
Abbott to be inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
In a corner office of Slagle Hall, USD President James Abbott tends to the university’s business, which he’s been doing for more than 20 years. Abbott, along with nine other people, will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame for his contributions to education in the state. The inductees were announced in May […]
USD alum featured in gallery, donates paintings worth $550,000
USD alum J. Steven Manolis is hoping to paint the town red. Manolis was born in Vermillion and graduated with honors in business from USD in 1970. He currently lives in Miami, FL and works as a full-time painter. Manolis recently donated seven paintings to USD, which are valued at $550,000. These works will be […]