Events
Health sciences class dances for diversity
Dancing can be a way to exercise and have fun, but one health sciences class at the University of South Dakota is using dance in a different way — to spread awareness about diversity. Sophomore McKinsey Kost is part of the professional communications health science class and will be one of fifty students dancing in a flash […]
Earth Days promotes conservation
Spinning on its axis at more than 1,000 miles per hour, the Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours. This week, each day will take on special significance about the planet at the University of South Dakota. Earth Days events will take place throughout campus and the Vermillion community, and will be highlighting the importance of […]
UPDATED: Dakotathon raises more than $84,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
More than 400 University of South Dakota students are giving up 24 hours of their weekend today to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout the day, students will help “Miracle” children and their families forget about their hardships through a variety of activities scheduled throughout campus and Vermillion. “We’re here to make miracles […]
VIDEO: Hoodie Allen concert draws small crowd
Aalfs Auditorium was filled with speakers, lights and loud music April 13, but Hoodie Allen concert-goers only filled about half of the floor seats available at the Campus Activities Board’s annual spring concert. Senior Katty McNeal, president of the CAB, said about 500 tickets had been sold online before doors opened at 8 p.m. She […]
VIDEO: Conference puts women and gender issues at forefront
Graduate students Haley Schwenk and Elise Hocking presented their results from research regarding college students’ attitudes toward workers requesting paternity and maternity leave during the Biennial Women and Gender Research Conference April 9. Their results showed something few audience members expected. College students considered women who request maternity leave as more dominant, and men who requested paternity […]
Students network, share research at IdeaFest
More than 450 University of South Dakota students will fill the Muenster University Center with presentations of their research this week. Sarah Wittmuss, director of the Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE), said there will be 80 more students at the 23rd annual IdeaFest than there were last year. The event takes place all day April 15-16 in […]
Students bring ‘Seussical’ musical to USD
The characters and worlds created by Dr. Seuss will soon be coming to life at the University of South Dakota. “Seussical,” featuring many of Dr. Seuss’ classic books, will be performed April 16 to April 19, and April 22 to April 27 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for […]
Film censorship pressure ignites interest, confusion
Censorship pressure claims at the University of South Dakota have resulted in widespread interest in a film playing Friday in the Muenster University Center. “Honors Diaries” is scheduled for public viewing April 10 at 1:45 p.m. in room 216 of the MUC as part of the biennial Women and Gender Research Conference. “Honor Diaries” deals […]
International Club introduces world cuisine to students at annual event
University of South Dakota students will be able to experience world cultures April 12, all without leaving the comfort of campus. The International Club will be hosting its annual Festival of Nations in the Muenster University Center Ballroom starting at 5:30 p.m. Students can purchase $7 tickets to view performances from other cultures, while sampling food from […]
INTERACTIVE: Presenter discusses college rape culture
The divide was made clear at a forum held April 6 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom that discussed rape culture and how it’s shaping today’s society. On one board was a list of synonyms for men who are womanizers. On another, the audience of about 30 students named words directed mainly toward women. As a group, the […]