Governor Daugaard declares April 21 USD Day

On April 21, 1862, Dakota Territory Governor William Jayne signed legislation declaring the founding of a university in the town of Vermillion. One hundred fifty five years later, South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard proclaimed April 21, 2017 “USD Day.” During USD’s birthday party held in the Muenster University Center pit lounge, USD President James Abbott, […]

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Photo Gallery: Theater presents “Green Violin,” celebrates Yiddish culture

“Green Violin” is a USD theater department production that took place from April 19-23 in the Wayne N. Knutson Theatre. Director of the “Green Violin” Chaya Gordon-Bland said the production reflects Yiddish culture. “It’s a play about a theater company and it is about Jewish artists and Jewish art. We have the artwork of Marc Chagall (for […]

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Marijuana policy advocates gather signatures for 2018 ballot initiatives

Legal marijuana use may be a possibility for South Dakotans in the near future if two ballot initiatives aiming at both recreational and medical access are passed. Melissa Mentele, vice chair of the Hansen County Democrats and a leader for New Approach South Dakota, is working towards compassionate cannabis education, she said. “We focus on compassionate ballot initiatives and […]

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VIDEO: African Student Night showcases solidarity, uniqueness

Singing, dancing and dining took place in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Sunday night at the African Student Association’s (ASA) African Night. African Night is an annual event held by ASA and was split into three parts — performances, dinner and more performances. Former ASA President Prosper Zongo said solidarity was an important part of the event. […]

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Sustainability to become its own department, consolidate with earth sciences

A big change is coming to USD’s sustainability program and earth sciences department. In the fall of 2018, faculty from the two disciplines will be united under one designation – the department of “sustainability and environment.” This is a boost for sustainability, which isn’t an official department at USD. Meghann Jarchow, coordinator of the sustainability program, said it hasn’t […]

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