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Presidential candidates answer student questions at public forums
by Morgan Matzen, Devin Martin, Lauren Soulek and Kelli Susemihl Finalists for the university’s next president visited campus Tuesday for multiple forums, meetings and a tour of campus. Students and faculty alike were able to ask the candidates questions regarding the university’s progress and what they have planned if they were to be appointed by […]
Laura Chandler prepares to step in as Center for Diversity & Community director
Laura Chandler, an assistant professor of history at South Dakota State University, was hired as director of the Center for Diversity & Community following a three-part student panel April 2, 3 and 5. The Volante spoke with Chandler about her vision for the CDC, her first impressions of USD and her process of hiring a […]
Political Science League hosts Chief Justice Gilbertson
Chief Justice David Gilbertson spoke about the significant role of the South Dakota Supreme Court within the legal system of South Dakota in an event hosted by the political science league (PSL) Thursday night. Gilbertson said people need to be educated on the South Dakota Supreme Court. “Very few people know how the South Dakota […]
Dakotathon 2018 participants break last year’s record
Lauren Soulek and Cheyenne Alexis April 22, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. A long day and night filled with Dakotathon festivities and dancing ended with a record breaking morning. Dakotathon participants gathered in the Muenster University Center Ballroom for one final performance of their morale dance at 8:30 a.m. after listening to the last few […]
Presidential finalists announced
The names of the presidential finalists have been announced in the University of South Dakota’s search for the 18th university president. Kelli R. McCormack Brown, Christopher Callahan, Sheila Gestring and Philip K. Way will be visiting campus next week to meet with students and faculty on Tuesday and Wednesday. The candidates CV’s and cover letters have been posted […]
University administration responds to rumors of campus threat
The University is communicating with students after rumors of a threat on campus this morning. In an email sent by the dean of students at 1:23 this afternoon, the university said it is “aware of information from students.” “Thank you to those who have shared your concerns,” the email said. “We take such reports very […]
President Abbott: A legacy
As June approaches, the USD community prepares to say goodbye to the G.O.A.T. and welcome a new university president. University President James Abbott announced his retirement Sept. 27. He’s served as USD’s president for 21 years. Abbott said some of his most memorable moments include the Women’s National Invitational Tournament win in the DakotaDome in 2016 and the […]
New strategic communication plan presented for SGA
Libby Bullerdick, Student Government Association’s external communications manager, presented her strategic communication plan for the upcoming term at the SGA weekly meeting Tuesday night. Bullerdick’s presentation included plans to improve social media, market around campus and educate students about the SGA process. Bullerdick said it’s important for students to understand SGA because it “affects them […]
Barnes and Noble seeks contract renewal
As Barnes & Noble’s contract is nearing its expiration date of June 2019, a committee of USD faculty is developing a new request for proposal (RFP) for a new campus bookstore. Barnes & Noble has been at USD since 2002 and plans to submit a proposal in order to be considered for a contract renewal. […]
Students and faculty discuss voting patterns, prepare for midterm election
From tabling in the Muenster University Center, sending in absentee ballots to home districts and voting for a new Student Government Association president via email, students on USD’s campus are trying to remain engaged in the political science process. SGA Elections In the last SGA election, voter turnout among students was at its highest in recent […]