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Student-voted sculpture to be unveiled on campus on Oct. 5
From Yale’s “Handsome Dan” the bulldog to Penn State’s out-of-commission Coach Paterno, the role of iconic on-campus statues have made their mark on the college scene. And the University of South Dakota is no exception. Weighing in at 300 pounds, a life-size coyote statue will make its way to the USD campus Oct. 5, during […]
New dean steps in with a vision
Welcome Week for incoming students comprised of various actvities sponsored by different student organizations, as it does every year. Yet this year’s activities were the first organized by University of South Dakota’s new dean of students, Kimberly Grieve. Kimberly Grieve was named the university’s dean of students earlier this summer. Grieve comes to USD after […]
Long-awaited diversity position recently filled
After the 2011-12 university reaccreditation, a lack of diversity at the University of South Dakota was highlighted. Jesus Trevino takes over as the associate vice president for Diversity, having previously served as the associate provost for Multicultural Excellence at the University of Denver. Trevino’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Eastern […]
Bucket list: City director shares Vermillion edition
For students new and old, check out some of these options of things to do in Vermillion, as suggested by Steve Howe, executive director of the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce. 1. Kayak the Missouri River. SH: “That is an amazing amenity that most students don’t know about or appreciate because it’s down a couple […]
House fire affects three USD students
Three University of South Dakota students are homeless after a Tuesday house fire destroyed their home. The house, located on Cherry Street across from the Super 8 hotel, was badly damaged and undergoing investigation by local officials, Dean of Students Kimberly Grieve said Tuesday evening. “We offered them residence hall housing, and we’ll try to […]
Student housing struggles with capacity
While students are returning this week and finding out housing assignments, some students maybe surprised to find out who their roommates are or how many roommates they have. The University of South Dakota has space available for 2207 housing contracts, this year more than 2207 contracts have been signed so some students will find themselves […]
Welcome week not just for new students
August 25 marks move in day for new students, and it also is the start of welcome week at the University of South Dakota. This year welcome week events are open to all USD students and run from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3. New students will begin welcome week with Convocation in the DakotaDome at […]
Former USD vice president dies at age 66
Former University of South Dakota employee Roger Kozak passed away August 1, 2012. Funeral services were held today at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion. Kozak was born October 15, 1945 in Lake Andes, SD. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was stationed at Fort Benning Georgia […]
High schoolers gain accounting knowledge in university setting
This year the University of South Dakota has held various camps on campus. Last week 21 high school students attended the 2012 Summer Accounting Institute on the USD campus. “The institute exceeded my expectations,” said Adam Presler of Sioux Falls. “At first, I thought it would be like school in the summer with a fun […]
Dance Marathon fundraising begins this weekend with car wash
Even though the summer months mean vacation time for many University of South Dakota students, some are still working hard for a good cause. The USD Dance Marathon Executive Team will host a car wash in Sioux City at the Hamilton Street Hy-Vee parking lot from 1-4 p.m. Sat. July 14. Dance Marathon is an […]