Events
Annual Stilwell Exhibition showcases student artwork
The Stilwell Exhibition is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to showcase art they’ve created in and outside of the classroom throughout the year. Students are able to submit five pieces of artwork for the exhibition, which are narrowed down and given awards by a juror appointed by the chair of fine arts. This […]
‘Three Sisters’ production offers unique opportunity
“Three Sisters” is USD theater department’s latest production, exploring themes of romance, struggle and hope. The story is set in early-1900s Russia, and centers around three sisters living in a provincial town who are generally dissatisfied with their lives, but come to a sense of peace by the end of the play. Tim Pyles, assistant […]
Meet the Greeks prepares students for spring recruitment
Greek chapters prepared for spring recruitment by hosting a ‘Meet the Greeks’ kickoff event on Monday. Students who attended the event could talk to a member of each Greek house to find out more about their chapter and philanthropy projects. However, not all sororities participated in spring recruitment. Alpha Phi and Alpha Xi Delta are […]
USD students embrace Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Union of African American Students are celebrating their culture while getting USD students involved. The theme for USD’s Black History Month is “Who am I? I am Black History” and one main goal is to discuss the significance of appropriation versus appreciation. For each event this month, members of UAAS […]
Little siblings event reunites families, showcases campus
Little siblings weekend is an annual event put together by student services. This event gives little siblings the ability to spend time at their siblings college while enjoying university activities. Doug Wagner, director of the Muenster University Center and student programming, has organized little siblings weekend for the last three years. Wagner said an average of […]
Alpha Phi ‘Go Red Week’ raises money for heart health
February is the month of heart health, and Alpha Phi’s 10th annual ‘Go Red Week’ is an opportunity for students to get involved and raise awareness for women’s heart health across campus. Beginning on Monday, sorority members have been hosting fundraising events where donations will go to various women’s cardiac care organizations and research centers. Baylie Moravec, […]
T.V. trivia night packs Varsity
The Varsity Pub was packed with USD students and Vermillion community members on Thursday night for “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” themed trivia. This event was organized by the USD Dakotathon, which is a yearlong fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. The organization estimated they raised over $700 that night. Students made teams of four […]
A new set of titleholders looks forward to a year of service, Miss South Dakota pageant
Service, scholarship, style and success – these are what the four points of the Miss America crown stand for, and what every woman that competes in the Miss America system, no matter what level, hope to embody. On Saturday, one teen and three misses won the chance to advance in the pageant system and continue […]
Musicians perform at National Music Museum to kick off spring concert series
On Friday afternoon, the National Music Museum had the first performance of their spring NMM Live! four concert series. The performance, titled “Rebecca Zimmerman and Friends,” featured various USD faculty members as well as musicians from other areas. Unfortunately, Rebecca Zimmerman was unable to perform due to illness. The performance featured Susan Keith Gray on the piano, […]
Music performance students share recital, love for music
Two USD students played in a joint music recital this weekend. Senior Marty Balmer and first-year Nicole Santos, who play violin and piano, respectively, performed in Farber Hall Saturday afternoon.buy augmentin online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/augmentin.html no prescription Marty Balmer Balmer started playing violin at age five. He said he quickly realized it was his passion. “I think […]