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Fairfax to lead international affairs and outreach at SDSU
Kathleen Fairfax, vice provost for global education at Arizona State University, will become the new assistant vice president for academic affairs-international affairs and outreach at South Dakota State University pending approval by the state Board of Regents. “Kathleen brings 25 years of active engagement with international education,” said Provost Laurie Nichols. “Like other large public [...]
Read moreBrözel to head biology and microbiology at State
Volker Brözel has been named the head of the Department of Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University. The appointment, effective August 22, was announced by Barry Dunn, dean of the SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. Brözel served as acting head of the biology/microbiology department for the past year. “Dr. Brözel is [...]
Read moreSDSU engineering professor recognized for distinguished career
Bruce Berdanier, professor and head of the South Dakota State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been recognized as a “fellow” with the American Society of Civil Engineers for his long and distinguished career. To be named a fellow within the ASCE is prestigious and rare. Less than four percent of the organization’s [...]
Read moreState of change: SDSU professor named state demographer
As rural sociologist Mike McCurry sees it, South Dakota is in a state of change — always has been, always will be. He should know. As of July 2011, McCurry is the designated state demographer, tracking births, deaths and migration — the three big gears that drive demography — as well as other patterns that [...]
Read moreJacks to Paint the Falls Blue on Aug. 22
Mingle with Jackrabbit student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff on Monday, August 22, 2011 from 5:00-7:30pm First Financial Center, 110 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be served. Sign up to win Jacks gear and memorabilia! South Dakota State University student-athletes and coaches will kick off their community service events [...]
Read moreSouth Dakota State University appoints new director of diversity
Jaime Nolan-Andrino has been appointed director of diversity at South Dakota State University effective July 15. President David Chicoine cited Nolan-Andrino’s breadth of previous work in his announcement to university staff. “Our new diversity director brings 18 years of experience working with students from many populations, collaborating with faculty and department heads on programming matters [...]
Read moreFriends of the Pride invited to join Orlando Citrus Parade trip
Parents and friends of South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas marching band can travel with them to the 2011 Orlando Citrus Parade in Orlando, Fla., for the New Year’s holiday. Reservation deposits are due Monday, July 25. The Citrus parade has featured citrus-decorated floats, marching bands and local theme park characters for [...]
Read moreTornquist named chief librarian at South Dakota State
Kristi Tornquist, of Saint Cloud, Minn., has been named chief university librarian at South Dakota State University. Having been approved by the state Board of Regents, she will begin her duties July 22, replacing David Gleim who retired. “Dr. Tornquist brings a deep base of knowledge and experience to the Chief University Librarian position,” said [...]
Read moreWoodbine Productions announces upcoming concerts
Woodbine Productions is proud to announce its next three outstanding concert presentations: Broadway icon Patti LuPone, longtime “Tonight Show” bandleader Doc Severinsen and the internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir. All three performances will take place at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University. The dates are: Patti LuPone on Thursday, [...]
Read moreSummit League awards 2013-14 basketball championships to Sioux Falls
ELMHURST, Ill. – The Summit League has awarded its 2013 and 2014 men’s and women’s basketball championships to Sioux Falls, after approval by the league’s President’s Council during its June meeting. The upcoming 2012 Summit League Basketball Championships will mark the fourth consecutive year that Sioux Falls has hosted the event, the second of a [...]
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