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AIGA: A family connected by design
The American Institute of Graphic Arts chapter at USD is a group with unique minds and unique designs. Students in the organization use design skills to work with a multitude of projects and interests, both in and out of the classroom. AIGA is a professional membership organization for design with more than 70 chapters across […]
Q&A with alumna Faith Spotted Eagle
USD alumna Faith Spotted Eagle has been an active voice for Native Americans since she was young. Faith Spotted Eagle attended Black Hills State and American University in Washington D.C. She graduated from USD in 1974 with a master’s in guidance and counseling. Since then, she’s had various roles ranging from teacher, basketball coach and community activist […]
LGBTQ+ History Month continues celebration of pride
LGBTQ+ History Month presents a chance for students to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Senior Olivia Mann has been involved in the Center for Diversity and Community and Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance since last year. She said she’s excited for the opportunity to celebrate this month by educating others. “There are so many people here […]
USD art students create expressive, meaningful works
In the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, students create and express themselves through art. Though it takes time and effort to produce, students say it’s a rewarding experience. Here are three students who are dedicated to their majors and artwork. Printmaking for equality Senior printmaking major Emma Johnson said she’s always been interested […]
People of the Pack: Katie Jenkins
Katie Jenkins is a junior strategic communications major from Sioux Falls. Devin Martin: What are you involved with on campus? Katie Jenkins: I’m involved with Alpha Phi. I’m in Special Olympics Club (and) I do intramural soccer. DM: What are your roles in those various organizations? KJ: I’m most active with Alpha Phi. We have a lot of […]
USD alumnus emphasizes importance of education
Willing and wanting to make a difference in someone’s life has always been USD alumnus David Jal’s philosophy. Originally from South Sudan, Jal was separated from his family at the age of 10. He lived in a refugee camp until he was 19, when he came to South Dakota. Jal, who graduated from USD in […]
Video: Alumni couple finds careers in art, run for city council
The old cliché of meeting the love of one’s life in college was a reality for alumni Zach DeBoer and Molly O’Connor. Both artists, it was natural the two would find each other and hit it off. “We were in the same drawing class,” O’Connor said. “We were in art classes together but we didn’t […]
Get to know the top 14 Dakota Days royalty candidates
Blake Warner is a senior psychology and communication studies double major from Windom, MN whose nomination is sponsored by Speech and Debate. “My favorite part about USD is that it offers so many chances to be involved,” Warner said. “There’s always something going on, whether it be a sporting event, concert or chance to volunteer — […]
Tremeres remain committed to alma mater
Alumni Linda and Blair Tremere started their relationship of more than 50 years and counting on USD’s campus. Finding love on campus The Tremeres met in 1966 during Linda Tremere’s first year at USD, and started dating after attending a mutual friend’s wedding. They got married in the summer of 1968. Linda Tremere said she was interested […]
Alumnus and exhibition juror reflects on ‘interesting ride’ at USD
From playing shows at Carey’s downtown with his band to being featured in art shows in New York, alumnus Eli Show has done a little bit of everything. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Show is a 2009 graduate of the USD art program. He lived in New York City for several years and has toured […]