2014
Marching to the beat of tradition
The 100th anniversary of Dakota Days continued Saturday morning with a parade through downtown Vermillion. (Photos: Anna Glenski / The Volante)
The many shades of USD’s Red Tie Event
More than 600 people were expected to attend the University of South Dakota’s Red Tie Event Friday in the Muenster University Center. The evening event marked the public launch of USD’s Onward campaign, which has a goal of raising $250 million for the university. Speakers at the event included notable USD graduates such as President […]
‘Yotes cut loose on dance floor
University of South Dakota students attended a Zumba dance party in the Wellness Center Friday night as part of D-Days festivities. (Photos: Phillip Miller)
Students, faculty and alumni show school spirit at rally
University of South Dakota students, faculty and alumni joined together outside of the Muenster University Center on Friday evening for a pep rally to get in the mood for tomorrow’s game. Football head coach Joe Glenn took the time to thank students for all of their support and challenge them to help cheer the team […]
USD, community complete D-Days Fun Run
University of South Dakota students, faculty, staff and Vermillion community members participated in the third annual Dakota Days Fun Run Oct. 9 The runners started the event by walking from the Wellness Center to the Muenster University Center where they proceeded to do a short Zumba activity. After Zumba, participants then ran the perimeter of the […]
Al Neuharth Award recipient Peter Prichard talks media, digital age
Peter Prichard, former editor of USA TODAY, was awarded the 2014 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The ceremony was held in the Al Neuharth Media Center Oct. 9. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Prichard helped start USA Today and was editor from 1988 to 1995. During his time as editor, circulation of […]
Vermtown Bash rocks downtown Vermillion
Grey skies and cool temperatures didn’t stop the fun at the Vermtown Bash Oct 8. The activities in downtown Vermillion rolled on as the chance of inclement weather became more prevalent. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, among other student groups from the University of South Dakota, was responsible for overseeing a couple sections of the kid-friendly activities, […]
President’s Council on Diversity: remember inclusiveness
Dakota Days at USD is about celebrating school spirit, unity and community. Events related to D-Days are a time for all of us to come together as Coyotes. As the USD community celebrates and participates in Dakota Days, the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness would like to remind everyone about Inclusive Excellence — the […]
Norberg: ‘We are USD’ for Dakota Days
In case you’ve missed it, this week marks the 100th Dakota Days homecoming week at the University of South Dakota. Countless organizations will be holding events this week to promote Coyote spirit all around campus, and I encourage you to attend as many events as possible. As a freshman, I didn’t have a clue about what […]
Tordsen calls students to “live the tradition”
My Fellow Yotes, This year marks a milestone full of fun-filled events, memories and monumental achievements. First off, the State of South Dakota is celebrating 125 years of statehood. Secondly, the University of South Dakota Foundation will kick off the largest fundraising effort in state history with Onward: The Campaign for South Dakota this Friday. […]