Program allows students to travel and study within the US
One program at the University of South Dakota is allowing students to travel to new places without having to travel abroad. The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program that allows students at more than 200 universities in the United States to temporarily study at other participating universities for either a semester or a full […]
Dates for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit announced
The official dates for the exhibition of a 392 year-old folio of William Shakespeare’s works have been announced.buy temovate online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/temovate.html no prescription The National Music Museum and the University of South Dakota announced that “First Folio! The book that gave us Shakespeare” national tour will be free and open to the public at the […]
Eight ways you know the end of the semester is near
1. You’re tired all the time. 2. Your classes are filled with people you haven’t seen all semester. 3. You have to make multiple trips to get coffee refills. 4. You’re easily distracted by anything and everything that can help you procrastinate a little bit more. 5. The library is actually […]
Entrepreneurs strive to create next “big thing”
Michael Helgerson is after the next “big thing” in technology. The 31 year-old Vermillion native and senior business major said his new idea could revolutionize the way college students interact with universities. QUICKcampus or QUICKclass, a smart device platform, would provide indoor directions and information regarding news, student events, athletic events and student organizations via […]
UPDATED: Construction worker falls 15 feet from DakotaDome construction site
A man sustained minor injuries after falling about 15 feet from the sports complex structure in the DakotaDome expansion construction site this morning. Shannon Draper, chief of the Vermillion Fire Department, said first responders were called to the area around 8 a.m. in response to a report of a fallen construction worker. “We were called this […]
Six reasons why 2016 presidential candidates should speak at USD
1. We’re a college campus in South Dakota. To get the Millennial vote in 2016, candidates are going to have to make education a priority and any campaign traveling through this area would be smart to stop at a place full of college students. 2. We’re pretty split on politics. College campuses are generally more […]
Music majors perform recitals to graduate
To earn some degrees students have to submit a paper or project to graduate, but for music majors a special requirement must be fulfilled. Every year junior and senior music majors at the University of South Dakota perform at both vocal and instrumental music recitals to fulfill their graduation requirements. Rick Rognstad, professor of music at […]
Eight things to do on a rainy day
1. Do the homework you’ve been putting off for the last few days. 2. Curl up with a good book, one that you actually want to read for fun. 3. Crank up the tunes and go dancing in the rain. 4. If you’re a little bit country, or want to be country, […]
Computer science competition expands activities
A small, two-wheeled metallic robot scurries across the floor, its two sensors taking in information from its surroundings. The robot might look insignificant to the average observer, but for a select number of high school students it may offer a glimpse into a bright future. The University of South Dakota Computer Science Department will host […]
VIDEO: Writing festivals combine for two-day event
Updated 4/1: Video from event produced by Megan Card. High school students will be putting pen to paper this weekend at a creative writing seminar. The first ever Vermillion Literary Project Festival and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Writing Camp will be held at the University of South Dakota March 27-28. Michelle Rogge, director of the Dakota Writing Project, […]