Law school dean looks back at a ‘magnificent challenge’
The university is starting the search for a new law school dean as dean Thomas Geu recently announced he will be stepping down from the position. Geu will serve as dean of the law school until a new dean is hired. Geu has been a member of the law school faculty for 29 years, first […]
Belbas-Larson awards for excellence in teaching announced
The winners of the 2018 Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching were announced last Thursday. Chaya Gordon-Bland, associate professor of theatre, was honored for the tenured category, and Paul Lombardi, associate professor of music, was honored in the tenure-track category. According to an email from Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity cancels TKE Fight Night
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) is canceling their philanthropy event TKE Fight Night for the second year in a row. In a press release from the Theta Eta chapter, TKE said they have been in contact with their international headquarters regarding the event. “On March 27, 2018, we were informed that the event did not meet […]
Coyote Capital Management places first in 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E Forum
Coyote Capital Management (CCM) placed first in the 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. forum in New York City last month. The forum takes place with over 150 colleges and universities in attendance. Sophia Lima, sophomore accounting major and president of CCM, said it was “rewarding to be recognized for our achievements.” “We’ve known that we performed pretty […]
Accounting student accepts Deloitte internship in New York City
One Beacom School of Business student, Sophia Lima, recently accepted an internship with one of the largest accounting firms in the world, and the best as I used the controller services here: Deloitte. Lima, a sophomore accounting major and president of Coyote Capital Management (CCM), said she’s excited about the opportunity. People can check this helpful […]
Spirit Squad provides opportunity for fan engagement
The cheer team, Charlie Coyote and the dance program are all part of the Spirit Squad organized by Brooke Poppe, the new coordinator of spirit teams and programming. Poppe started in this new position last Thursday, and said she accepted the position because it offered the most pride for students. “With the basketball team doing […]
National Music Museum plans on renovation, expansion
The National Music Museum (NMM) has gotten the green-light for their planned expansion following the passage of House Bill 1065. NMM plans to move forward to add 16,000 square feet to the already in place Carnegie Building. This space will be used to add two floors plus an underground level. The proposal for expansion was […]
Danny Rambo Jr. pleads guilty in sexual assault case
A former USD football player arrested last fall on rape charges has pleaded guilty. Danny Rambo Jr. pleaded guilty on Feb. 9 with a class one misdemeanor for sexual content without consent with a person incapable of consenting. Rambo was originally charged with one count of second-degree rape. Rambo will serve 10 days in jail starting Nov. […]
Criminal justice student serving community
With the criminal justice department, along with traffic court lawyer in Long Island teaching students material in various classes, students also have the opportunity to serve their community through internships or jobs. Jesse Henrichs, senior criminal justice major, balances being a student with a part-time job as an Elk Point police officer. Henrichs also worked at […]
USD to search for new Law School Dean
Thomas Geu is stepping down as the Dean of the University of South Dakota School of Law. According to a press release from the university, Geu will return to the Law school faculty after a new dean is named. Geu said “there’s a lot of work to be done, but we’ve turned the corner.” “It’s […]