International Club hosts Festival of Nations
The Festival of Nations was held by USD’s International Club on Sunday evening in the Muenster University Center (MUC) ballroom and welcomed students and Vermillion residents. The event included food, music, games and the opportunity to experience new cultures from around the world. Over 30 countries were represented by individuals who prepared dishes from their […]
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Conference returns
The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies department hosted a two-day research conference in the MUC ballroom last week, welcoming students, faculty and the Vermillion public. The biennial event took place March 24-25, and included an art show and discussions on this year’s theme, care, across various disciplines. Sara Lampert, the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies […]
SDACC Board hosts 31st annual B.I.G. Career Fair
The South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC) Board held its 31st annual B.I.G. (Business, Industry and Government) Career Fair in Sioux Falls on March 2. The event was held at the Ramkota Hotel and is South Dakota’s largest career fair. Over 350 students and candidates attended the fair to meet with the 137 […]
Women’s History Month: A time for reflection and advancement
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the many achievements of women over the course of American history. According to Molly Rozum, an associate history professor at USD, the United States first declared the observance of Women’s History Month in 1987 after Congress passed a measure to inaugurate the national celebration. […]
Vermillion restaurant hosts prom for local community
Bunyan’s Bar and Grill hosted its 10th annual prom at their restaurant Saturday night. The event welcomed the Vermillion public to come together for a cause to support a fellow community member. This year, the restaurant raised funds for Leo Taggart to assist him with medical and travel expenses after suffering a stroke. Heidi Schoellerman, […]
USD hosts annual Giving Day celebration
Unite for USD took place on campus Wednesday and Thursday last week and is known as the university’s annual Giving Day. Students, alumni and community members gathered to celebrate the founding of the university and could enjoy a variety of events throughout the week. Swag items and free food and beverages were also offered throughout […]
Public Library hosts self-awareness workshop
Kelley Ashby of Kelley Ashby Consulting will be hosting a workshop at the Vermillion Public Library on the Benefits of Self-Awareness & How to Develop It on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. The event focuses on teaching others how to become more self-aware in one’s mental health. Ashby has presented similar workshops in the past […]
USD fraternity raises donations for Charlie’s Cupboard
Beta Alpha Psi will be hosting a food drive from Feb. 8 to Feb. 16. Students and faculty are encouraged to donate food and other toiletries, as all proceeds will be donated to Charlie’s Cupboard. Beta Alpha Psi organized a community food drive for the Vermillion food pantry last fall. Vice president of Beta Alpha […]
Vermillion area Farmer’s Market open during Winter season
Throughout the winter season, the Vermillion area Farmer’s Market is a place where local vendors can sell homemade and homegrown goods to the community. The market is open every second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May and is held in the Clay County Extensions Building on 515 […]
Dwight Vaught accepts position as director of National Music Museum
For years, Dwight Vaught has dedicated his career to studying and embracing the music field. He knew that music and the arts were going to be a big part of his life’s journey, and he continues to follow that course as he embarks on his next journey: the director of the National Music Museum (NMM) […]