USD alumnus emphasizes importance of education
Willing and wanting to make a difference in someone’s life has always been USD alumnus David Jal’s philosophy. Originally from South Sudan, Jal was separated from his family at the age of 10. He lived in a refugee camp until he was 19, when he came to South Dakota. Jal, who graduated from USD in […]
Updated: Law students torn about potential move
The possible move of the South Dakota School of Law has prompted discussions and some concerns among current law school students. Morgan Nelson, a third-year law student and president of the Student Bar Association, said she’s in favor of the move. “As a task force member, I’m leaning towards relocation, but that doesn’t mean that […]
Asbestos abatement an ongoing and costly project on campus
Asbestos was abated in 33 Brookman Hall rooms over the summer. The abatement cost about $18,000, said Bob Oehler, Facilities Management associate vice president, in an email. According to the American Cancer Society, “There is no health risk if the asbestos is bonded into intact finished products, such as walls and tiles. As long as the material […]
Newly-formed group planning sexual assault training, awareness
A group of faculty and administration is creating a plan to combat sexual assault through law enforcement, prevention, policies and victim advocacy. Marisa Cummings, the Cook House project coordinator, was hired in February as part of a $300,000 grant USD received from the Department of Justice last October. In the first year of the three-year grant, Cummings said efforts so […]
USD not likely to cut sports teams
University of North Dakota’s recent decision to cut several athletic programs is unlikely to lead to similar cuts for any USD athletic programs, according to David Herbster, USD’s athletic director. UND announced the cutting of their women’s hockey team and both men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on March 29 in an effort to […]
USD flexible when it comes to employee leave
USD was recently nominated for an award because of its flexibility in granting employees leave. The When Work Works award, a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is awarded to effective and flexible workplaces nationwide. “The focus of it was to determine if you as an employer do a good job of having […]
Three seniors share experiences in research, science
For students involved in research, USD offers many opportunities to get involved. Three seniors, all who’ve been involved in research for years, shared their experiences in research, why they’re passionate about science and how USD helped them get where they are today. Jade Fostvedt Jade Fostvedt, a senior chemistry major, has being doing research since […]
Lack of Greek athletes due to time commitments, stigma
While there’s no official policy barring student-athletes from being involved in a fraternity or sorority, those who do both are usually few and far between. Laura Roof, USD’s director of sorority/fraternity life, said she believes there’s a misconception that students can’t do both, which may lead to some not pursuing it. Though Roof said the […]
Sustainability students discuss importance of environmental justice dialogue
While most people associate sustainability students with recycling and being “tree huggers,” the issues they try to solve are often complex. Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental issues, and acts as a lens that discusses these issues and their complexities. One event that looked at […]