2018
People of the Pack: Emily Do
Molly Sperlich: Are you involved in any organizations on campus? Emily Do: I am a member of the Alpha Phi chapter and I am a member of the CDC (Center for Diversity and Community). MS: Do you have any leadership positions in those organizations? ED: I do my work-study in the CDC. I help with […]
Editorial: Future of the Center for Diversity & Community in students’ hands
It has been a year of ups and downs for the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC). Events like the Multicultural Leadership Institute saw a positive reception. Engagement was on the rise. Members of staff provided inspiration and optimism to students. However, not all was well. Lena Tran resigned from her post. Reports later revealed the […]
Center for Diversity & Community begins hiring process
This is the final story in a three-part series. A search committee is looking for new Center for Diversity & Community leadership. Students have been involved in the hiring process from the beginning, said Kim Grieve, vice president of student services and dean of students. “Every student will, of course, have the chance to meet […]
SGA discusses a new location for weekly meetings
Student Government Association senator Marcus Ireland proposed to open a discussion about changing the location of SGA meetings at their weekly meeting Tuesday evening. Ireland, an SGA presidential candidate, said he wanted SGA to discuss how they and the student body could benefit from a change in location. Currently, SGA meets in MUC 216. One […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon prepares for TKE Fight Night
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) will continue their philanthropic event TKE Fight Night after last year’s fight was cancelled for the first time in 10 years. TKE members said they’re looking forward to this year’s fight on April 19 in the Sanford Coyote Sport Center, and they’ve learned from last year’s mistakes. The fight TKE Fight […]
Strollers Show sees new winners
This year, Kappa Alpha Theta, along with Tau Kappa Epsilon and Lambda Chi Alpha “strolled” to victory during the annual Strollers variety show on Saturday night. With their “Scooby-Doo” themed act, they were the top team and were voted best backdrop. Although Alpha Phi, Phi Delta Theta and Pi Kappa Alpha were announced as runner-up […]
Neuroscience Journal Club brings students, faculty together through group discussions
Students and faculty gather to present new research, topics and breakthroughs in the Lee Medical Building every other week. The USD Neuroscience Journal Club gives students and faculty the opportunity to share insights about important topics in the neuroscience community. Lee Baugh, associate professor of basic biomedical sciences and Neuroscience Journal Club course director, leads the meetings to expose students […]
International athletes adjust to life at USD, find friendship with teammates
USD international athletes share unique obstacles and opportunities adjusting to American culture. Tomas Kamenik, Jana Lazarevic and Anastasiia Bondarenko are three international athletes overcoming challenges and exploring new opportunities on their journey at USD. Cultural differences Tomas Kamenik, a senior business and accounting major, came to Vermillion from his hometown in Prague, Czech Republic to […]
New student organization petitions for updated free speech policy
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), one of USD’s newest student organizations, is working to promote free speech on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) rates USD as a red light campus, which means that freedom of speech is restricted on campus, according to their guidelines for free speech. Formed only two weeks ago, […]
New dean of medical student affairs hired
Dawn Bragg was recently hired as the new dean of medical student affairs. Her first day was Feb. 15 and she accepted the position in November of 2017. Bragg said what attracted her to USD were several colleagues within the Sanford School of Medicine and the university’s commitment to South Dakota communities. Before coming to […]