January 25th, 202139 COVID-19 has altered the manner in which people now interact and socialize. While learning to alter their ways, USD’s Habitat for Humanity has found new opportunities to embrace these changes. USD’s Habitat for Humanity was formed in the early 90’s and partners with their parent chapter, Yankton’s Habitat for...
November 16th, 2020160 Many changes have come due to the pandemic, including changes to education systems among schools and universities nationwide. However, in the upcoming semester, students, staff and faculty will begin to see some of those changes being reversed. Last month, the South Dakota Board of Regents gave universities a new schedule for spring...
November 8th, 202062 At USD students have many opportunities to learn and get involved through a large variety of clubs and organizations. One organization offered to educate students is the Students for Reproductive Rights (SFRR) organization. SFRR is a fairly new organization, beginning in 2015, that has worked to inform USD students on reproductive...
November 8th, 202035 After taking a break for several months, the Gallagher Center for Experiential Learning & Education Abroad makes plans to start up Study Abroad programs again in the summer of 2021. In March 2020 the Gallagher Center had to cancel its first Study Abroad trip due to COVID-19. Now, with new precautions, the Center has made plans to...
November 3rd, 202012 For many people, this time of the year reminds them of holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. However, people of Spanish and Latin American cultures have a different way of celebrating this time of the year, through Dia de los Muertos. On Nov. 2, the Latino and Hispanic Student Organization (LAHSO) hosted a Dia de los Muertos...
October 31st, 202043 For years USD has not had many consistent recycling acts set in place. However, two sustainability students are planning to change that for good. Caitlin Reimers, a junior sustainability major and campus recycling coordinator, and Anna Moore, a graduate student, have been working together to plan a campus initiative for...
October 24th, 202026 USD is home to over 2,000 graduate students — many of them with big goals for post graduation. One specific graduate student, Jacinda Maassen, has intentions on making the Vermillion community a healthier environment. Jacinda Maassen completed her Masters degree for Sustainability Development in Sweden and is currently working on...
October 18th, 2020244 USD is home to many clubs on campus varying in academics, sports and other student interests. Recently a new student organization has been added to USD — that student organization is the Hammock Club. The Hammock Club is a new and quickly growing student organization now offered at USD. On Sept. 15 the student organization was...
October 10th, 202032 While on campus, safety is a top priority for students and faculty, as well as for the university itself. To maintain the safety of all, the Student Government Association (SGA) is partnering with the University Police Department (UPD) in holding a campus safety walk to address unsafe areas on campus. The walk around campus will be...
