Sorbe and Ireland develop campaigns for SGA president
At the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester on Jan. 23, two senators announced their plans to run for executive office. Senator Josh Sorbe is campaigning with running mate Madison Green, and senator Marcus Ireland is campaigning with running mate Caleb Munce. I.M. for You Ireland, a junior political science, criminal justice and […]
Sorbe and Ireland announce their candidacy for SGA president
At the end of the SGA meeting Tuesday evening, SGA President Teagan McNary announced the executive office campaigns for the spring. There are two campaigns for the upcoming term. Josh Sorbe, a sophomore studying political science and business administration, is running with Madison Green, a junior studying English and criminal justice. Marcus Ireland, a junior […]
Honors student conducts dementia research for thesis
To honors student Christian Pollema, his thesis is more than just a graduation requirement — it’s a way to give back. Pollema, a junior studying biology and communication studies, conducted 15 interviews this summer to understand how caregivers work with dementia patients. He asked what they did on a daily basis and what communication strategies they […]
Married faculty couple builds careers at USD
Meera and Venky Venkatachalam’s matching surnames are not a coincidence: they’re a married couple working at USD. The Venkatachalams were married in 1984 and immigrated to the United States from India in 1987. They met working at an engineering company in India and came to the U.S. in order to pursue their doctorate degrees. “I have now […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
Bike share program cruises into a successful second semester
Last April, USD kickstarted a way for students to check out bicycles free of charge. The bike share program began after receiving a $4,500 grant from the Student Government Association’s Green Initiative Fund. There are, on average, 10 red cruiser bicycles in use, and they can be spotted in the bike racks on the north side […]
Chemistry professor awarded for hard work and dedication
USD chemistry professor and dean of USD’s graduate school Ranjit Koodali was recently recognized for his commitment to research and teaching. Earlier this year, Koodali was awarded the Salutes to Excellence Award from the American Chemical Society. The award is given to individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the field, according to the organization’s website. “It has an […]
Social media marketing professor ‘keeps it real’ in the classroom
Travis Loof, a new professor in the media & journalism department, isn’t unacquainted with life in Vermillion. Loof, from Watertown, SD, said he always knew USD was perfect for him. “USD seemed like the best fit, so I only applied to USD,” he said. He graduated from USD with an undergraduate degree in communication studies in […]
Equip Campus Ministries spreads ‘soulful speaking’
A new religious student organization on campus is trying to make a lasting impact on students’ lives. Equip Campus Ministries, a nondenominational organization supported by Grace Baptist Church in Vermillion, is beginning its second year of ministry at USD. The group’s weekly meetings consist of worship, games, biblical teaching, small group discussion and fellowship. The […]