USD’s Korean Student Association Approaches Budget Challenge with Confidence
What started as a small dinner conversation amongst friends, ended up turning into USD’s first ever Korean Student Association (KSA). However its members continue to search for proper funding. President Eunjin Lee and Vice President Erica Martinez are the founders of KSA, a program which looks to cultivate the student body on traditional and modern […]
President Gestring Delivers Semesterly Report at SGA Meeting
Enrollment records, budget priorities and housing concerns, were just some of the topics brought up by USD President Sheila Gestring during Tuesday’s SGA meeting. Gestring was the guest speaker at SGA’s meeting, sharing her semesterly report and asking for feedback from the association. Gestring announced the university’s fall enrollment numbers increased by 4% and broke […]
SGA Hears New Campus Opportunity, Clarifies Roles Within Senate
USD’s Lori Costello spoke on the Coyote Career Closet initiative at Tuesday night’s SGA meeting, emphasizing the confidence and empowerment this action will bring. Senators also introduced three new Senate bills, all of which will be seen again next week. Costello, an assistant professor at USD, pitched the Coyote Career Closet program to Senators, sharing […]
Memorial Lecture Continues American Indian Artist’s Influence
In 1994, Joe Williams sat in the audience during the Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture, learning about the impact on the community made by American Indian artist, Oscar Howe. Last night, he returned again, but this time as the Oscar Howe Memorial lecturer. Williams, the Director of Native American Programs at the Plains Art Museum in […]
Uniform Standards to be Implemented to SGA Application Process
Tuesday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting was all about the discussion. Senators shared their thoughts and concerns on old and new business matters, and how campus could be impacted by different ideas. Senate Bill (SB) 83 “Korean Student Association Special Appropriation” was seen for its second reading. Bill sponsor senator Katie Conzet said the finance […]
SGA Introduces Special Appropriation, Passes Two Bills
Two bills were passed by the Student Government Association (SGA) during Tuesday night’s meeting. The Korean Student Association also presented their schedule, requesting a special appropriation from SGA. Kate Fitzgerald, Interim Associate Dean of Students, delivered the advisor’s report stating Swipe Out Hunger applications opened last Friday and are available to students who are facing […]
Color Run Remembers Lives Effected by 9/11
Red, white and blue filled the streets of downtown Vermillion Saturday morning in remembrance of 9/11. The South Dakota Army National Guard and the 730th Area Support Medical Company hosted the 9/11 Memorial 5K Color Run and Walk for the second year in a row. The event welcomed all ages to honor the memory of […]
SGA Reviews Four Bills
The Student Government Association (SGA) reviewed four old business matters at tonight’s meeting. Senator Josh Styskal reported grammatical changes made to Senate Bill (SB) 77 “A Bill Codifying When Amendments Take Effect.” All changes were approved, and the bill will be reviewed again next week for its final reading. SB 79 “Psychology Club Special Appropriation” […]
Housing Conflicts Leave Students Dorm-less
As USD students made their way to Vermillion to begin their studies this fall, some were faced with a unique situation regarding on-campus residency. Due to unexpected factors throughout campus, many students are left living in lounges throughout North Complex and Burgess-Norton residence halls. Typically used by students to interact with one another and do […]
SGA Passes Two Emergency Legislations, Swears in Three New Senators
The Student Government Association (SGA) received insight from USD’s Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs on resources it will provide for students. SGA also introduced Senate Bills (SB) 77, 79 and 80 and passed bills 78 and 81 as emergency legislation unanimously. Three new senators were also sworn in by SGA President, Caleb Weiland. […]