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USD’s Einstein Bros. won’t undergo co-branding with Caribou Coffee, yet
For the time being, USD’s Einstein Bros. Bagels will be staying as is, despite a wave of hybrid “coffee and bagel” shops rebranding in the past year as a result of a co-branding effort between Einstein Bros. Bagels and Caribou Coffee. The two brands are now owned by the same company, JAB Holding Co., and […]
Good Samaritan Bill signed by Daugaard, becomes law
After more than five years of discussion in Pierre, the Good Samaritan Bill has finally been signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard this month. House Bill 1078 grants immunity from arrest for certain alcohol-related offenses to underage persons who assist someone in need of emergency assistance or who are themselves in need of emergency assistance. “It’s for the […]
USD researcher helps unearth ingredient for ancient beer
A Chicago brewing company is utilizing a thousand-year-old Peruvian beer recipe to produce some suds in the modern day, thanks in part to the work of a USD faculty member. Matthew Sayre, a USD archaeology instructor and researcher, was part of a 2002 expedition that discovered molle (peppercorn) seeds in Cerra Bau’l – the name […]
DakotaDome plays host to 44th Wacipi
USD’s 44th Wacipi, a powwow featuring traditional Native American singing and dancing, took place this weekend in the DakotaDome. The powwow was a display of brightly colored bead- and feather-work regalia, lively dance and traditional drum and song music routines performed by Native American groups and individuals from across the region. There were also stands […]
Dual credit enrollment sees steady increase
For the past several years, South Dakota high school students have had the opportunity to take university-level courses at USD, which count both as high school graduation credits and college credits. These courses have seen a statewide enrollment increase at all South Dakota Board of Regents institutions with each consecutive semester, rising from 855 students […]
Scam targets USD student emails, 80 accounts infected
[pull_quote_right author=”Cheryl Tiahrt, USD Deputy Chief Information Officer”]We need our students to help us keep this network secure. The things we can’t patch is people.[/pull_quote_right] An email phishing scam tricked dozens of USD students over spring break. Information Technology Services said a phishing message was sent to students March 6. The email told students that their mailbox […]
USD art professor crafts hospital sculpture with community members’ hands
Community members from around the area are lending their hands for a sculpture project that will commemorate more than a lifetime of memories at the old Dakota Hospital building in Vermillion. Chris Meyer, an associate professor of sculpture at USD, has been commissioned by the Dakota Hospital Foundation and Sanford Vermillion Medical Center to build […]
Paula Hawks visits USD, discusses run for SD Congressional seat
South Dakota State Representative and Congressional hopeful Paula Hawks, D-S.D., met with students and faculty Monday night in the MUC Pit Lounge. Hawks is entering the political ring to unseat current South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem, R-S.D. Hawks opened by discussing her life in South Dakota. She grew up on a farm near Flandreau, S.D., […]
New campus group offers support for sexual assault, domestic abuse survivors
A new group on campus is giving victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse a safe space to heal and boost self-esteem. Phoenix: Survivors Support Group was started in early February by seniors Katelyn Troastle and Cassy Jerrett as a way for survivors to talk and participate in healing activities. Troastle and Jerrett said they […]
Students hope to jumpstart campus recycling program
A group of USD students is hoping the results of a sustainablity survey will spark more of an interest to recycle on campus and change the way the university handles its recycling. Currently, there’s no uniform recycling program on campus. However, a group of students in the sustainability capstone class are working to get one […]