Diversity
ASA brings African culture to campus
Africa is a continent with a wide variety of fashion, food and people. One student organization wanted to share the culture with the USD community. The African Student Association (ASA) displayed the variety of cultures their group contains throughout the week. Last week was the first installment of African Week for ASA, which usually hosts […]
NSA hosts Dashain, celebrates good over evil
The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) and Indian Student Association celebrated Dashain which is a celebration of good overcoming evil. Dashain is a holiday that spans over 15 days and observes Durga, the goddess of victory, defeating demons and liberating mankind. It’s recognized in Nepal, parts of India and Myanmar. On Sunday they held a campus […]
Students Against Trafficking promotes education about human trafficking
Two years ago, USD offered its first human trafficking course on campus which sparked a move to start a new student organization, Students Against Trafficking. A group of students was particularly motivated by this class to continue making a change and educating students about human trafficking. Bridget Diamond-Welch, criminal justice professor and Students Against Trafficking […]
Spectrum hosts drag show, students perform
Students and professionals will come together to dazzle the community with their gowns and performances Wednesday night. USD Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance is hosting a professional and amateur drag show on Wednesday to promote the LGBTQ+ community on campus. Carrie Minette, a member of Spectrum and senior computer science major, said the drag show […]
African Student Association Presents: African Week
A new event to emerge on campus known as African Week, Oct. 22-26, is a week filled with planned activities to introduce and educate the USD and Vermillion community about African culture. Usually, the African Student Association (ASA) has had an African Night in the Spring every year. This year, ASA decided to introduce African […]
CDC implements ‘First Fridays’
First Fridays is a newly implemented luncheon to bolster conversations and invite people into the Center for Diversity and Community. Laura Chandler, director of the CDC, said this will be held every month and they will reach out to include different organizations. “And we’re really just bringing people together to socialize,” Chandler said. “We’re also […]
Latino Hispanic Student Organization promotes Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latino Hispanic Student Organization (LaHSO) at USD kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 and is continuing to share the traditions of their culture. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and educate about Latino and Hispanic cultures. Throughout the month, the students in LaHSO have hosted a movie night and open mic […]
STC, DiME team up to advocate for diversity in the Theatre Department
The Student Theatre Cooperative (STC) at USD’s theatre department and the Diversity in Media & Entertainment Organization (DiME) are working together to create an atmosphere of diversity and inclusiveness in the department. Following problems with a lack of female roles in the past, the two student organizations hope to address the issue of diversity. This […]
One professor, graduate students hope to bring home culture to campus
One piano performance professor and her graduate students are working to bring the culture of their home country to the University of South Dakota. Alessandra Feris, an assistant piano professor, and her three graduate students are all from Brazil. She said she knew them before they decided to come to USD to fulfill their […]
Students work to support themselves through college
Many students work throughout their college years and find work opportunities through university resources and the community. Jodie Davis, senior nursing major, who lives off-campus and works part-time in residential dining and does work-study in the Wellness Center. For Davis, working while in school helps pay bills, personal expenses and save up for next semester. […]