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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 […]
Chalk messages initiate policy discussion at SGA, university level
By Tatum Dean, Ally Krupinsky and Rachel Newville Though it has since rained, the recent spike in chalk messages around campus didn’t go unnoticed by USD students and faculty. Initially sparked by messages from the “Yotes for Life” group, USD students began marking up campus sidewalks with their own messages in retaliation, some of which […]
Campus groups rally behind cause for domestic violence month
Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This equates to more than 10 million women and men each year. As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, USD organizations have been spreading awareness through an exhibit and supply drive throughout the […]
Professor to lead student trip exploring Cuban healthcare
When USD professor Carole South-Winter heard last winter that the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba could soon be on the mend, she immediately envisioned traveling to the island to explore a highly successful aspect of its society despite decades of crippling isolation – its healthcare system (have a peek here to know more about […]
Annual Coyoteopoly food drive aims to collect 6,000 food items
Volunteers in Coyoteopoly’s 11th Vermillion Food Pantry food drive are hoping to collect 6,000 food items – 200 more donated items than last year’s event. Jordan Gooding, president of the Coyoteopoly food drive, said this year’s drive is advertised through door hangers, rather than the previous method of stapling flyers on plastic bags. The hangers […]
Job openings steady at USD
There are currently 56 job openings at USD, according to the South Dakota Board of Regents online employment system, “Your Future is Here.” That number is pretty average, Emery Wasley, associate director for human resources, said. Other than running positions for temporary roles such as teachers’ aides and ticket takers, the job postings list is […]
Kappa Alpha Theta uses social media to promote positive life outlooks
USD’s Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter is participating in an October social media movement called #LoveisLouder. The movement was created by the Jed Foundation and actress Brittany Snow to promote self-love, and to show people that under any circumstance they are loved and are not alone. Junior Ashley Rook, who is one of 134 other Kappa […]
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 […]
Student satisfaction survey gauges USD experience
There were few surprises with USD’s results of the 2015 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), a USD official says. There were few surprises with USD’s results of the 2015 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), a USD official says. Administered last spring, results of the SSI were given to USD officials this August, said Lindsay Hayes, coordinator of […]
Warm weather expected to continue through November
Warm weather in the Midwest and Northeast should continue well into November, according to AccuWeather. The warm weather with only a few expected cool days is the result of El Niño, the warm phase of routine water temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific Ocean, the weather service said. A couple of dips of cool air […]