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PanLingua Returns for 10-Year Anniversary
For their 10-year anniversary, PanLingua is coming to USD on April 3. This is the fourth time that USD has hosted this event. PanLingua is an undergraduate research conference where students present their research papers or cultural experiences in...
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Student Explores Future in Writing
Many students have hobbies outside of class, but few have hobbies that get their writing published. Junior Josh Ellerbeck, a communication studies major, held his third book signing for his most recent book... Events
Short Film Project Challenges Students
The Fool’s 48 Short Film Project is set to return again this year. This competition challenges participants to write, direct and edit a short film in just 48 hours. For 2022 student participant Gen Hirata, the competition was an...
Events
‘StoryWalks’ Returns For Spring Season
The Vermillion community continues to come together in many ways to create special events for the residents that build connections and create fun. The Vermillion Public Library put together an event called StoryWalks where anyone can walk... State/Local
Increase in Student Volunteers at Humane Society
USD student involvement at the Heartland Humane Society in Yankton had increased in the past year. Currently, there are over 150 volunteers with a mix of community members and students. In total, there are 25 students volunteering this...
Campus
36 Ukrainian Students Receive ‘Unissued Diplomas’
On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian soldiers officially invaded Ukraine, causing many people to lose their lives. One year later, USD student Oleksandra Lukina and many others, put an exhibit on the second floor of the MUC to honor Ukrainian students who...
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Non-Profit Celebrates 50 Year in Vermillion
Sesdac, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrated 50 years of service to Vermillion on March 24. Sesdac held an open house for USD students and Vermillion... Campus
SGA Cuts Budgets for Multiple Programs
Editors Note: The Volante staff updated this article as of April 5, 2023 in order to correct misinformation SGA initially cut the budget for Safe Rides, however, it was then amended to include $10,000 for the program. This amount will fully...
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