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USD dance team makes program history competing at Nationals
The USD dance team escaped the winter weather hitting Vermillion and hopped a plane to Orlando, Florida. This trip to the Universal Dance Association (UDA) College Dance Team National Championships was the first time in program history that the USD dance team has competed. In past seasons, the USD dance program hasn’t had enough members […]
UPD Teaches New Self-Defense Program for Everyone
The University Police Department (UPD) has started offering lessons for self-defense in the Wellness Center for students, staff, and faculty. Sergeant Tori Hurtig is one of the officers teaching and watching over this program. She says it’s important to learn these strategies and maneuvers in case anything was to happen to someone on campus. “I […]
OMICRON surges at USD, CDC guidelines change
As COVID-19 resurges through the community, USD is continuing to provide testing, even amidst the test shortage. Testing is available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Muenster University Center (MUC) in the Hoy room located in the northeast corner on the first floor. Kevin O’Kelley, head of the USD COVID-19 […]
The RHA Winter Formal has the potential to become a tradition
The RHA Winter Formal was introduced to USD and the Vermillion community as an open-door event in 2021. Its huge success with a turnout of 57 students created the opportunity to renew the event while creating a new USD tradition, said Travis Hill, the Residence Hall director of Burgess, Norton and Brookman Hall and advisor […]
Dwight Vaught accepts position as director of National Music Museum
For years, Dwight Vaught has dedicated his career to studying and embracing the music field. He knew that music and the arts were going to be a big part of his life’s journey, and he continues to follow that course as he embarks on his next journey: the director of the National Music Museum (NMM) […]
SGA swears in new senators
USD’s Student Government Association (SGA) swore in five new Senators, introduced two bills, and passed Senate Resolution 16 and Senate Resolution 17 on Tuesday night. Libby Brust, Brooke Goeden, Margaret Meierhenry, Natalie Peterson and Josh Styskal are the new at-large Senators that will fill in the seats vacated by former Senators. These Senators will finish […]
South Dakota Volleyball gives Williamson contract extension
Following the volleyball team’s 2021 NCAA tournament appearance, Coyote athletic director David Herbster stated that USD will be extending volleyball head coach Leanne Williamson’s contract. The extension will last through the fall of 2026. This decision was announced Friday morning via the athletic department. Williamson has been the head coach of the Coyote volleyball team […]
John A. Day Gallery hosts closing reception for student-curated exhibition
The USD John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts building hosted the closing reception for its current exhibition, “Reframing the Collection: Emerging Curators at USD,” on Nov. 19. Lauren Freese, assistant professor of art history at USD, teaches the course “Art Museums: History and Practice.” Freese said the main […]
No COVID-19 changes anticipation for spring semester
As students prepare for the close of the fall semester and are scheduling their trips home, USD doesn’t anticipate having to make any adjustments for COVID-19 come the spring semester. Kevin O’Kelley, head of the COVID-19 Taskforce, said while numbers are lower than the university anticipated, it’s important to remember that these cases are not […]
Wellness Center works to prevent injury and keep patrons safe
A good place like the best Alternative Wellness Center near me in Port Washington provides valuable support alongside the USD Wellness Center, a place for students to exercise and pursue healthy habits. In the event of traumatic brain injuries and other injuries, the Wellness Center staff is often the first to respond to distress. Steve […]