Archive for June, 2012
Manzer to assume position as SDWAC Executive Director
The South Dakota World Affairs Council today announced the appointment of Jeanne Jones Manzer as its executive director. The statewide nonprofit organization, whose mission is to promote study and education of world affairs and culture through informed discussion, was formed in 2004 at South Dakota State University. Harriet Swedlund has been executive director since 2005 [...]
Read moreHarvey Dunn’s ‘Depictions of Weather’ on display at SD Art Museum
Rich and vibrantly colored prairie paintings by artist Harvey Dunn illustrate his “Depictions of Weather,” a collection of paintings on exhibit at the South Dakota Art Museum. Seventeen large, oil-on-canvas paintings in the museum’s collection of more than 100 Dunn paintings, illustrate seasonal weather. His weather paintings will be on display until Dec. 2. Dunn’s [...]
Read moreNative American author of SDSU Common Read to deliver fall lecture
National Book Award Winner and tribal writer Sherman Alexie will deliver the 2012 Griffith Honors Forum Lecture at South Dakota State University the evening of Sept. 26, in Frost Arena on campus. Alexie’s 2007 book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” was named as the South Dakota State University fall 2012 common read [...]
Read moreTracy Greene named first SDSU university counsel
Tracy Greene has been appointed as South Dakota State University’s first university counsel, effective June 22, pending approval by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Greene comes to SDSU from Emporia State University in Kansas, where she has served as general counsel since 2005. Prior to that, she was a staff attorney at the University [...]
Read moreMassive kites to fill the sky at Brookings Kite and Bike Festival
From simple tight-frame sails to elaborate, oversized kites, the South Brookings sky will be covered with flying shapes as bicyclists navigate an obstacle course during the 13th Annual Brookings Kite and Bike Festival Sunday, June 24. Kite and bicycle enthusiasts are invited to attend the festival from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fishback Soccer [...]
Read morePRT delivers sass, spunk and sweetness with ‘Steel Magnolias’
Prairie Repertory Theatre presents a sassy and sweet Southern dish for audiences with its second production, “Steel Magnolias.” The South Dakota State University Summer Theatre troupe delivers the popular “Steel Magnolias” plot from Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play. Performances open at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, and run through Saturday, June 16, with a 2 [...]
Read moreDoolittle named SDSU associate VP of research
James Doolittle, with 32 years of experience in the world of research, has been named associate vice president for research at South Dakota State University. Doolittle will start full time June 22 after serving on an interim basis since June 2010. His appointment is subject to the approval of the South Dakota Board of Regents. [...]
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