Events
Black History Month Kickoff teaches with virtual technology
The word museum often evokes the thought of stone buildings, expensive artwork and “no touching” signs. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) decided to modernize this concept by using QR codes to teach people around campus about famous African Americans from the past, present and future. The student organization unveiled the Past, Present & […]
Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown
Hearts, rosettas, tulips and swans. These were some of the designs made at the second annual Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown at The Bean on Jan. 31. People filed into The Bean to watch as the baristas battled it out to see who could make the best latte art. The competition was a […]
Union of African American Students to celebrate Black History Month
The month of February isn’t just candy hearts and bouquets of roses, it’s also a time to celebrate history and culture. The Union of African American Students will be kicking off Black History Month next week. Black History Month is a time for UAAS and other USD students on campus to come together to honor […]
Art students honored at Stilwell Exhibition
From a Beyonce tribute to a giant painting of a blanket to an Aphrodite sculpture, ninety-five works of art crafted by USD students are featured in the 34th annual Stilwell Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition is meant to honor art students and their work. Students can submit up to five pieces made within the […]
USD Opera Hosting “Death by Aria and Chocolate” Fundraising Gala
“Death by Aria and Chocolate” is not a traditional pairing, but thanks to the new USD Opera program, those unversed in the world of opera will learn what this means over dinner, wine and dessert. The USD Opera program, along with the College of Fine Arts and the new Friends of USD Opera guild, is […]
AWOL students represent USD in Houston through community service
With a population of two million people, Houston, TX is the fourth largest city in the United States and is just one to the thousands of communities in need. Over winter break, a group of 12 USD students traveled to Houston to volunteer and give what they could to a brand new community. These students […]
Students share International Experiences during Global Showcase
The Muenster University Center Pit was alive with an international flavor. USD students showcased photos and videos from their study abroad trips and reflected on their experiences for International Education Week on Friday afternoon. Ashley Anderson, a junior medical biology major and psychology minor, went to Australia last spring. Friday’s showcase, she said, was an […]
USD Opera program to perform children’s fantasy opera
USD’s Opera program is doubling down on whimsy, fun and raspberry tarts for their new fantasy opera, “Many Moons.“ USD music students will perform “Many Moons” on Nov. 23 and 24. “Many Moons” is the story of a young princess who gets sick from eating too many raspberry tarts. She insists that she is very […]
International Club hosts Night Gala
It was a night filled with cuisine from around the world, a lively atmosphere and performances — from students Bollywood to beatboxing. International Club hosted its annual Gala event in the Munester University Center Ballroom to kick off International Education Week. From the red carpet to the stage, students from the club represented different countries through song […]
Graphic design competition keeps SDSU rivalry alive
USD and South Dakota State face off on the football field Saturday afternoon, but the two schools are prefacing the matchup in a completely different realm. USD’s American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) will compete with SDSU in the Design Jam Color Clash at the University Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday. The graphic design […]