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Roundtable discussion prompts change, University’s research mission ‘stronger than it has ever been in the past’
Low grant money, research’s relationship to job creation and undergraduate participation were prime points of discussion Tuesday during the University of South Dakota’s President’s Research Roundtable. The USD Office of Research and Sponsored Programs hosted the open forum about the role of research and creative activities on campus in the Al Neuharth Media Center conference […]
USD parking lot maintenance, repair costs soar to $19 million
Costs for deferred parking lot maintenance at the University of South Dakota is estimated at an upwards of $19 million, according to University Police Department official Mindy Baylor. Baylor said parking pass fees, which generate $400,000 each year, are allotted for making such repairs and maintaining parking lots around campus. However, the revenue is not […]
Freedom Forum obligated five-year support, USD, foundation to negotiate new contract
The Freedom Forum has funded scholarships, programs and major renovations at the University of South Dakota, but its current relationship with USD is “up in the air,” according to USD President James Abbott. For the past 24 to 36 months, Abbott said it has been clear the foundation, created under the guidance of USD alumnus […]
SGA smoking ban under evaluation
The University of South Dakota Student Government Association is evaluating the inclusion of e-cigarettes, hookah pens and vaporizers under the existing smoking ban, which went into effect Jan. 2013. SGA senator Sami Zoss, a sophomore, is a member of the State and Local Government committee. She said the committee was advised to bring clarity to […]
Make room for Greeks, Norton floor reserved for sorority women
When students begin their room selection process next week, most will find one less floor option in the Burgess/Norton dormitory to choose from. A new learning-living community pilot program designed to specifically accommodate sorority women at the University of South Dakota is being implemented in fall 2014, with the intent to alleviate USD sorority chapter […]
It pays to be Greek, experience comes at a cost
Making the choice to join a fraternity or sorority is not only a social commitment, but a financial one. Shane Wernke, Tau Kappa Epsilon president said the experience of being Greek is priceless. “I’d pay twice as much to do it,” Wernke said. “I’d find a way. I accredit everything I do on this campus […]
