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North Complex foresees new changes
When students return in the fall, a new look of North Complex will be underway. Olson Hall will undergo construction starting Friday, May 15. USD is making these changes to ensure the residence halls are in good condition and accommodate the changes of students’ needs. The university is striving to match those needs as much […]
Striving for a bird safe campus and community
At the Vermillion Public Library on April 23, the Sierra Club and community members came together to learn more about how to protect birds from deadly window strikes and the effects of night lighting. Speakers shared information about how Sioux City became a certified Bird Friendly City and how Vermillion may do the same. Marla […]
“American Dream Come… True?” satirical Americana exhibit
A new art exhibit in East Hall is arriving just in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exhibit “American Dream Come… True?” is curated by students Emmylea Robeson, Summer Freeman and Abigail Zenner. It was originally planned to focus on “classic and underrepresented Americana,” but was later changed based on the available pieces. […]
A growing season for the Vermillion Community Garden
The Vermillion Community Garden president, Stephanie Nefas, hosted a mason jar terrarium and hanging planter work day on May 2 to fundraise for the upcoming layout renovations. Their goal this summer is to revitalize the community grown food pantry plot area. “We had an amazing master gardener join us last year to increase production from […]
John Banasiak retires after 46 years at USD
After more than four decades, the University of South Dakota is saying goodbye to one photography professor. For 46 years, John Banasiak has helped shape generations of students at USD. Banasiak grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. While […]
USD Hosts Dance Marathon Fundraiser
The Children’s Miracle Network hosts a fundraiser called the Dance Marathon, in which many universities and other organizations participate in the fundraiser. The University of South Dakota was one of the many universities to host. Dakotathon lasts twelve hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the SCSC, Dakotathon hosted a variety of events, alongside […]
PAVE: Walk a mile, Denim Day, Executive Applications
PAVE’s annual Walk a Mile event is a symbolic march that aims to raise awareness and promote prevention of sexual, domestic and gender-based violence. The group’s overall mission is to connect the student body with the Title IX office, and to stand up against sexual assault and sexual violence on campus. Tiffany Paretti is the […]
USD Holds Research Week and IdeaFest
An event that has brought students and faculty together for the last 30 years has continued its tradition at USD. In addition to celebrating faculty research for the second year on campus, the annual IdeaFest took place on April 15 and 16 . Research week, on April 13 and 14, was the precursor to IdeaFest. […]
Student Media Brings Back Honors
Students from the Media and Journalism department journeyed to the Twin Cities for the Midwest Journalism Conference held April 9-10. Four USD students came home with hardware following the conference. “Every time I come back from this conference, I come with a new attitude and inspiration to go and just work. To produce as much […]
Music museum celebrates 250 Years of American music
As the date draws near to America’s 250th anniversary this summer, many people and organizations are celebrating the event in their own way. Starting last month, Vermillion’s own National Music Museum opened an exhibit titled “Of Thee I Sing,” which aims to celebrate the electric history of American music and instruments. On display are a […]