Events
Fraternity members, students complete 5k in heels for domestic violence awareness month
Men from the Pi Kappa Alpa fraternity and other USD students strutted around Vermillion in heels this past week to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the fraternity held its first Walk a Mile in her Shoes 5k event. Around 10 to 15 fraternity members participated in […]
Greek Week raises more than $1200 for local charities
Last week, all 12 Greek houses at USD competed for glory and for charities during the annual Greek Week competition. The five-day challenge raised more than $1,200 and is made up of daily events and fundraisers for a charity of the Greek community’s choice, ending with three winners, three plaques and a year’s worth of […]
Dakota Days closes with ‘A Joyful Noise’
Dakota Days week came to a close on Sunday afternoon with a resounding performance from the Gesteland-Smith duo. The “Make a Joyful Noise” event showcased the talents of Tracelyn Gesteland, an associate professor of voice in the USD music department and an active opera performer, as well as Wyatt Smith, an organist and a doctoral […]
Bus Stop an ‘American-type story’
Cue the lights. The audience hushes and the lights reveal the scene of a local diner in Kansas City, Mo. There’s a mid-March snowstorm outside that causes a routine bus to stop and allow its passengers to catch some warmth while the interstate clears. Here, the audience meets a troupe of characters – from the […]
Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll event ‘keeps tradition alive’
USD students and Vermillion community members were able to enjoy a car show, live music and food – lots of food – this past weekend. Vermillion hosted its 11th Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival Sept. 11 and 12. The event draws thousands of people each year to Vermillion to experience a unique style […]
Nikki’s Fund promotes mental health awareness
Early Saturday morning, people of all ages met at Prentis Park to take part in a 5k run supporting Nikki’s Fund, a fund dedicated to helping USD students with counseling or diagnosing mental health concerns. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk is an annual event that promotes suicide prevention awareness in honor of Nikki Harris who passed away 10 […]
Golden Key hosts 5K March of Dimes walk/run
Sophomore Miranda Ruiter was born about a month early and, as a result, has a Ventricular Septal Defect which left her with a hole in her heart between her ventricles. That’s why she’s an advocate for the March of Dimes mission — to improve the health of babies. “This is something that I feel strongly […]
Health sciences class dances for diversity
Dancing can be a way to exercise and have fun, but one health sciences class at the University of South Dakota is using dance in a different way — to spread awareness about diversity. Sophomore McKinsey Kost is part of the professional communications health science class and will be one of fifty students dancing in a flash […]
Earth Days promotes conservation
Spinning on its axis at more than 1,000 miles per hour, the Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours. This week, each day will take on special significance about the planet at the University of South Dakota. Earth Days events will take place throughout campus and the Vermillion community, and will be highlighting the importance of […]
UPDATED: Dakotathon raises more than $84,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
More than 400 University of South Dakota students are giving up 24 hours of their weekend today to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout the day, students will help “Miracle” children and their families forget about their hardships through a variety of activities scheduled throughout campus and Vermillion. “We’re here to make miracles […]