2017
Faculty members awarded for excellence in research
Three faculty members were awarded the 2017 President’s Award for Research Excellence on Oct. 4. Recipients were selected by the university and external reviewers based on research accomplishments, publications and grant success. This award serves as a grant valued at $3,000 to faculty members for continuing their research. Brian Burrell Brian Burrell, professor of basic […]
DakotaDome renovations to be completed by 2020
A $26 million project, DakotaDome renovations will likely begin by next year. As the DakotaDome undergoes renovations, upgrades to plumbing systems are an essential component of the project. To ensure that plumbing systems are up to par, it’s important to work with a trusted plumbing specialist like AK Gas & Plumbing Brisbane, who can provide […]
Halloween in the Halls an ‘exciting’ experience for first-year students
Costumed children trick-or-treated down the halls of North Complex Monday night for Halloween in the Halls. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), students signed up to hand out candy in their residence halls in North Complex. Students are provided candy and a door sign by RHA and the housing department. This year $4,000 was […]
Students build a home in Sioux Falls for Make a Difference Day
Seven members from both Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) and Habitat for Humanity collaborated on Saturday for Make a Difference Day, one of the largest annual single days of service nationwide. Students traveled to Sioux Falls Saturday morning to build a home on the north end of town. The USD chapter of Habitat partnered with […]
Vining’s dedication to golf ‘really paying off’
USD men’s golf team junior Tommy Vining capped off September winning the Summit League player of month. “It was a good feeling I didn’t really expect,” he said. “A lot of hard work paid off.” Vining, originally from Sioux Falls, finished second overall out of 68 players in the team’s season opening Itani Quality Homes […]
USD professor raises awareness for Deaf community in classroom
A class usually taken to fill a language requirement is opening student’s eyes to an entire community and culture. American Sign Language (ASL) is a 400-level class in the department of communication sciences and disorders (DCOM). This course has been so popular that another section is being added on next year. While the purpose of […]
Students should know importance of respectful etiquette on social media
Free speech is a wonderful concept, until it’s taken too far. The springboard is often social media, because it’s easier to say what normally couldn’t be said face-to-face in an area where no one really knows one another. While yes, everyone’s entitled to their opinion, there’s no excuse for belittling others for having an alternative […]
People of the Pack: Tuyen Do
Tuyen Do is a first-year student studying computer science from Vietnam. Devin Martin: What are your plans for winter? Tuyen Do: Stay warm. I want to learn how to ski. But in Vermillion we don’t have a mountain. So (I’ll) try and ask somebody to see if they can give me a ride (somewhere). DM: What made you […]
Speech and debate showcases diverse stories
Speech and debate teaches students to view the world with an open mind and accept different perspectives. The USD speech and debate team showcased their pieces in Farber Hall on Oct. 26. USD students, faculty members and families came to see the showcase. Bailey Quanbeck, a senior and president of the speech and debate team, performed […]
The law school deserves respect
Let’s be honest: the USD School of Law has a bad rap around campus. Talk to faculty and students and it won’t be long before someone says something negative about the law school. I’ve been told that if I attended the law school, I would be selling out. The recent debate about moving the law […]