Archive for February, 2010
Vermillion family honored as Family of the Year
The Francis “Bud” and Doris Heine family of Vermillion was honored Saturday, Feb. 13, as the South Dakota State University Family of the Year for 2010. Eight of their 10 children, as well as four future in-laws, have attended SDSU, and two grandsons are current engineering students. In addition, the family has been long-time supporters [...]
Read moreLi’l Jack hops onto scene
Jack Rabbit’s younger brother, Li’l Jack, has arrived. The kinder, gentler version of South Dakota State University’s mascot was developed by Spearfish natives Craig and Cory Whitlock of the Denver-based design firm Mongoose Graphics. They also designed the University’s current Jackrabbit mascot, which was unveiled on February 19, 2008.
Less fierce and determined in appearance, the [...]
Scholarship endowment to honor Reger
Friends and colleagues of Executive Vice President Mike Reger are creating a scholarship endowment to recognize his longtime service to South Dakota State University. Dr. Reger announced his retirement, effective March 5, after more than 30 years at SDSU.
A former student and a current faculty member have each pledged $25,000 to jumpstart the effort, offering [...]
Vice President Reger announces retirement plans
South Dakota State University Executive Vice President for Administration Michael P. Reger announced today (Feb. 4) that he is retiring from his position at SDSU after 30 years of service to public higher education in South Dakota.
Reger, the administrative vice president since 1993, has supervised financial operations, human resources, communications and physical facilities of the [...]