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SGA Hosts USD Chief of Police Bryant Jackson
On Sept. 19, SGA held their fifth meeting of the year. SGA heard from guest speaker Bryant Jackson, the University Police Department Chief. Jackson spoke to SGA members on various subjects, including the new Everbridge mobile app, The Clery Act and timely warnings sent out for campus safety purposes. Jackson gave information regarding Everbridge, in […]
Third Annual Cello/Bass Day at USD
Sept. 19 is the third annual Cello/Bass Day at the University of South Dakota. This event will allow middle school and high school students to come and learn together in a communal setting with other string players. Cello/Bass Day was started by Sonja Kraus, the assistant professor of cello and bass at USD. The event […]
USD’s Wellness Center Building New Pool
USD’s Wellness Center is currently under renovations for an expansion of a new aquatics center. This project will cost around 31.25 million dollars and will be an estimated 45,800 gross square feet. Digital Communications Specialist for USD’s Marketing Abby Kaup said the reason why they are building the expansion is because the DakotaDome’s pool has […]
SGA holds second meeting of the semester
SGA held the second meeting of the semester at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. After roll was taken, approving the agenda and the minutes from last week’s meeting, they kicked off the meeting with Vice President Elizabeth Brust approving the proxies. The meeting started with guest speaker, April Lee, assistant director of service learning and […]
Greek Life Recruitment Adopts New Schedule
In an effort to increase visibility and outreach, the University of South Dakota has shifted its traditional sorority recruitment schedule, pushing it two weekends back to Labor Day weekend. This shift has allowed for increased marketing and promotion for students and was driven by the desire to promote Greek Life to students who may not […]
Editorial: Report Crimes That Happen on Campus
Since the beginning of the school year, USD has issued three timely warnings about sexual assaults that occurred on or near campus property. Currently, we as a school average one sexual assault per week. Based upon past crime data, that is not a good track record. Thanks to the Clery Act, the University Police Department […]
New Dean of Students Amid Campus Restructure
After more than 10 years of service, Kim Grieve has left her role as dean of students at USD. Kate Fitzgerald, former housing director, has taken over the position in addition to serving as assistant vice president for student support services. According to her LinkedIn profile, Grieve began as vice president of student affairs […]
Student Counseling Services Moved to East Hall
The Student Counseling Center (SCC) moved to East Hall just in time for the beginning of the 2023 school year. In past years, counseling services have been available at the Cook House. Wesley Bruce, the assistant director of the SCC, said the center moved because USD has taken an interest in better providing for students’ […]
SGA Hosts USD Student Guest Speaker
On Sept. 5, the Student Government Association (SGA) held their third meeting of the year. This meeting included a guest speech, conversations on funding for the Spanish Honors Society as well as the induction of a new SGA member. SGA heard from guest speaker Brock Brown, a current USD law student and a Student Regent […]
School of Health Sciences Host Panel for Kick-Off
Aug. 29 marked the beginning of a year full of events for the School of Health Sciences. The School of Health Sciences started the 2023 school year with their Health and Wellness Kick-Off. The Kick-Off included a panel discussion with Wesley Bruce, Assistant Director of the Counseling Center, Rebecca Glover, Assistant Director at the Counseling […]