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Center for Diversity & Community holds discussion following faculty departure
Following the departure of former intercultural programming coordinator Lena Tran, the Center for Diversity & Community held a two-hour open discussion on moving forward as a community. About 15 students attended the discussion on Sunday. Some topics discussed were the future of the CDC, how to move forward with event planning and addressing unwelcoming feelings in […]
Dark Matter Day showcases research
The USD department of physics hosted Dark Matter Day to educate more students on its research about a relatively unknown topic. About 100 students and faculty snacked on dark chocolate and asked questions after listening to a lecture on the dark matter research that’s being conducted on campus. USD professors Joel Sander and Dongming Mei led […]
Faculty members awarded for excellence in research
Three faculty members were awarded the 2017 President’s Award for Research Excellence on Oct. 4. Recipients were selected by the university and external reviewers based on research accomplishments, publications and grant success. This award serves as a grant valued at $3,000 to faculty members for continuing their research. Brian Burrell Brian Burrell, professor of basic […]
DakotaDome renovations to be completed by 2020
A $26 million project, DakotaDome renovations will likely begin by next year. As the DakotaDome undergoes renovations, upgrades to plumbing systems are an essential component of the project. To ensure that plumbing systems are up to par, it’s important to work with a trusted plumbing specialist like AK Gas & Plumbing Brisbane, who can provide […]
Halloween in the Halls an ‘exciting’ experience for first-year students
Costumed children trick-or-treated down the halls of North Complex Monday night for Halloween in the Halls. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), students signed up to hand out candy in their residence halls in North Complex. Students are provided candy and a door sign by RHA and the housing department. This year $4,000 was […]
UPDATED: Two football players turn themselves in for rape charges
Two USD student-athletes charged with rape were bailed out of jail Tuesday afternoon. Football players Danny Rambo, a junior, and Dale Williamson, a sophomore, were charged with one count of second degree rape and one count of attempted second degree rape, respectively. Rambo’s bond was set at $25,000 and Williamson’s was set at $20,000. According […]
Students, community members address domestic violence
Yearlong efforts to fundraise and bring attention to the issue of domestic violence have seen an increase on campus and in the community during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science, teaches a family violence class that looks at domestic violence and child abuse. You can click here to know how […]
Previous tailgate rules revoked, location moved
In addition to a new location, recent rules made by administration regarding student tailgate have been revoked. The tailgate has been moved to the grassy area just south of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center between Coyote Village and Dakota Street. USD President James Abbott called for a task force to decide how to address safety […]
#MeToo: USD students share experiences on social media
“If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” It was this tweet from Alyssa Milano, after dozens of women came out with accusations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, that inspired more survivors to share the […]
Student Services fully implements new USD Involved website
Almost two years ago, Student Services began to research how to give students better options for student organization websites similar to web design for electricians and involvement The effort was led by Laura Anderton, director of fraternity and sorority life & leadership, and Doug Wagner, director of the Muenster University Center and student programming. Anderton […]