Keeping the connection: IT offers advice about campus wireless
First-year law student Hadier Jassim rolls her eyes at the mention of the blue Ethernet cord coiled up in her backpack. Jassim’s relationship with the University of South Dakota’s wireless network is a strained, often frustrating one that requires close proximity to nearby wall outlets just to access the Internet. “It’s the same struggle every day. I’m so […]
USD women’s group says ‘No More’ to Clery report findings
Junior Emily Grode, president of the Association for the Advancement of Women’s Rights, is saying “No More” to sexual violence and the underreporting of such crimes. This is why her organization is tabling for the NOMORE campaign, which raises awareness to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, Thursday and Friday in the Muenster University Center from […]
Native Studies faculty attempt to revamp program into ‘regional powerhouse’
New Native Studies faculty are describing the revamped curriculum as a kind of “choose your own adventure.” Dave Posthumus, assistant professor of anthropology, is one of two new additions to Native Studies, and said he came to the University of South Dakota to bring continuity and interdisciplinary collaboration to the program. “We need to have a […]
The many shades of USD’s Red Tie Event
More than 600 people were expected to attend the University of South Dakota’s Red Tie Event Friday in the Muenster University Center. The evening event marked the public launch of USD’s Onward campaign, which has a goal of raising $250 million for the university. Speakers at the event included notable USD graduates such as President […]
Alumni, students reflect on the Dakota Days centennial, its evolution
To “Live the Tradition” at the University of South Dakota, seniors Kate Turner and Taylor Vavra had seven months to find out what 100 years of Dakota Days represented. This led the two, who are overall chairs of the Dakota Days Committee, to meet with alumni whose stories date back to when female students had week-day […]
Native student success needs younger engagement, advocate says
The key to Native American student success on a college campus begins in elementary school, says a long-time South Dakota educator. Lionel Bordeaux has been president of Sinte Gleska University, one of the first tribal colleges in the country, since 1973, but he was at the University of South Dakota Monday to talk about challenges faced by Native American students pursuing a […]
State chess organizers attempt to restart USD club
Jackson Geerts looks almost cherubic behind a chess board with his brown doe eyes and baby-fat cheeks. But when the 11-year-old smirks, his competitors know the Sioux Falls fifth-grader is one step closer to the kill — or rather checkmate. “Defense, then offense. I want to attack usually, but in tournaments, I can’t get away with it,” Geerts […]
USD fall enrollment declines
Fall enrollment headcount is down 1.70 percent at the University of South Dakota compared to last year. The South Dakota Board of Regents released enrollment numbers Tuesday, and USD is one of two public universities that saw a dip in their headcount. USD has 174 less people enrolled in the university than in 2013. There […]
Survey pinpoints faults within USD’s Student Services
University of South Dakota students say they want more support from Student Services, according to recent trends in the 2014 National Survey of Student Engagement. President James Abbott said he is disappointed by some of the feedback from the survey, and made a point of recognizing these concerns during his State of the University address Sept. 17 […]