SGA to partially fund water bottle refill station in library
The Student Government Association voted to partially fund a water bottle refill station during its Nov. 3 meeting. Senate Resolution No. 7 calls for SGA to give $1,250 from its reserved fund to the I.D. Weeks Library for the implementation of a water bottle refill station. The debate on this resolution has been ongoing for […]
Victimology class reflects on sexual assault awareness event
Sexual assault victims shared their stories at an event called Take Back the Night this past Thursday. Take Back the Night was a student-run awareness event held by students in Victimology – a criminal justice class that studies issues surrounding victims of sexual assault, among other things. “Take Back the Night is a movement that […]
Pints and Policy offers informal, intelligent conversation
Surrounded by appetizers and alcohol, a group of about 10 USD students, faculty and community members discussed citizen initiatives and petitioning at the Roadhouse this past Monday night. Pints and Policy is a monthly meeting that offers an informal format for open discussion on different policy issues. “I thought yesterday’s discussion was very insightful,” senior Ben Deverman said. “Prior […]
Students, community discuss sexual assault at Take Back the Night event
Students, faculty and community members participated in the student-led Take Back the Night, an event that raises awareness about sexual assault. Before the event began, participants created name tags to wear with different stereotypes of sexual assault, made a poster with funny ways to ask for consent and put sticky notes on a poster with their definition of […]
USD professors present research at South African conference
Two USD professors presented their research at the fifth International Society for Child Indicators in Cape Town, South Africa, on children’s well-being this past September. About 300 people representing 36 countries attended the conference, including USD’s Lisa Newland, professor of human development and educational psychology, and Soonhee Roh, assistant professor of social work. The research presented […]
Musical theatre students perform senior showcase
Nine senior musical theatre students took the stage at The Varsity this past Friday to perform and raise money for their trip to New York in a senior showcase entitled, “Cabaret.” The group of seniors performed songs they felt best represented their talent and personality. “We chose fun stuff that we like to sing,” senior […]
SGA will begin college caucuses, consider funding water bottle refill station
The Student Government Association is looking to get feedback from students through the use of forums, and is considering partially funding a water bottle refill station on campus. Senate Resolution No. 6, committing SGA to the creation of college forums, was passed at their weekly meeting on Oct. 20 with a unanimous vote. Presented by Senator […]
Law school’s annual Lavender Lecture discusses LGBTQ+ rights in the military
Attorney Bridget Wilson gave a presentation to USD students, staff and community members about LGBTQ+ equality in the military this past Monday night, an opportunity in itself that proves how far the issue has evolved, she said. Wilson’s lecture was the fourth Lavender Lecture hosted by USD’s School of Law, which centered around educating South […]
Number of non-traditional USD students remains steady
The number of non-traditional students enrolled in USD courses is steady, according to the Admissions Office. Generally, the only time any variation occurs is when there’s a recession, when more non-traditional students come to USD hoping to get a degree in a more lucrative career, said Travis Vlasman, senior associate director of USD Admissions. USD […]
Career Wednesday aims to inform students of job opportunities
The USD Academic and Career Planning Center, located in the library, offers students many resources, including mock interview scenarios, resume workshops and a long contact list with multiple employers. This past Wednesday, the South Dakota Department of Labor along with the Academic and Career Planning Center tabled in the Muenster University Center to inform students about full-time and part-time […]