USD Black History Month to emphasize education, inclusiveness
The “road of hope” is the theme for USD’s 2017 Black History Month events. A number of organizations have helped with planning, including the Union of African American Students, the USD Student Activities and other volunteers in the Center for Diversity and Community. The kick off event began Feb. 1 in the Muenster University Center, […]
African Student Association to have 4,000 books delivered to Tanzania
After two successful book drives, the African Student Association is ready to ship close to 4,000 books to Tanzania.buy cipro online https://alvitacare.com/wp-content/languages/new/where/cipro.html no prescription Electing new members to ASA, graduate student and former ASA president Prosper Zongo said the executive members were looking to plan activities for the 2016-17 school year. ASA has 113 members, […]
Himalayan Night brings cultures together
USD’s first Himalayan Night, organized by International Club, brought in more than 200 people Sunday night. There were performances from USD students and guests from SDSU’s Nepalese Student Association. The event also featured a tea culture presentation led by USD students and food provided by Aramark. International Club president Prakriti Rajbhandari said the event centered […]
Students driven by giving back, meeting new people in nonprofit work
Vermillion is home to many nonprofits, giving students plenty of opportunities to get involved. Some USD students, like the ones featured below, have shown high levels of passion and commitment to the causes they’re involved in.buy orlistat online https://www.pharmalucence.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/orlistat.html no prescription Mariah Larson As a marketing major, senior Mariah Larson said she hopes to include […]
Reeg looks back on last four years as USD athlete
During the final games of her volleyball career at the University of South Dakota, senior and outside hitter Audrey Reeg said she couldn’t have been more pleased to be a Coyote. Reeg has been playing volleyball for about 12 years. She said she likes how “different” the sport is. “I just like how fast-paced it can […]
Community potluck held to show unity after election
Citing tensions brought on by the election, students, faculty and staff at USD, along with Vermillion community members, hoped to remind others of their sense of unity Monday evening by gathering together for a community potluck. The Community Unity Potluck, an event organized by USD’s Criminal Justice Program, brought in more than 120 attendees, with […]
International Education Week showcases different cultures
Traveling the world can cost thousands of dollars and take a lot of time, but students at USD this week are getting a taste of other cultures without setting foot off campus. International Education Week is a collaborative effort with the Center for Diversity & Community, the Center for Academic & Global Engagement and the […]
Student Interest Group in Neurology elects new members, looks to increase participation
Though there was a lack of participation for many months, the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) plans on making a comeback by increasing student involvement. SIGN meets once or twice a semester, and Vice President Erik Burnison said they want to make meetings more frequent. The group currently has about 60 members, and in general it’s […]
Second annual TEDxUSD held in Aalfs Auditorium
New ideas and motivational speeches was the name of the game Saturday in Aalfs Auditorium as seven speakers from around the state aimed to inspire about 150 people at the second annual TedxUSD event. Event organizers have been planning the occasion since earlier this year. John Slunecka, the event coordinator, said the presentations showcased what […]
Gender-inclusive facilities to be introduced at USD
Single-stall restrooms in buildings across campus will be getting a new upgrade very soon. The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness has approved the signs and procedure for gender-inclusive restrooms on USD’s campus. This change will be made to benefit many people, according to officials, such as individuals with disabilities who have caretakers of a […]