SDSU Events

"Gardians of Carmague: French Buckaroo Tradition"

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 CST

The multimedia exhibit shows the tradition of French cowboys, whose heritage bears striking similarities to the U.S. cowboy culture, particularly their use of bridles, saddles and traditional clothing. Contact: Carrie Van Buren, Agricultural Heritage Museum, 688-6226

Centaurs & Flappers exhibition

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 CST

Artist Dale Bandel, known for his wood and metal sculptures and paintings, will showcase his work in the exhibition "Centaurs & Flappers" now through Dec. 13. The exhibit uses two common themes found in much of Bandel's work, Greek mythology and the 1920s.

The South Dakota Art Museum is at the junction of Medary Avenue and Harvey Dunn Street on the campus of South Dakota State University. Museum hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call toll free 866-805-7590 or visit www.southdakotaartmuseum.com.

Amish quilt exhibition

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 CST

"The Collector's Eye: Amish Quilts from the International Quilt Study Center" will be on display Sept. 5, 2009 through April 19, 2010, at the South Dakota Art Museum on campus. Due to the large number of quilts to be shown, the exhibit will be broken into two parts with a gallery change Dec. 7.

Oscar Howe Exhibit

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CST

For more information, call 605-688-5423

Don't Fence Me In (Quilted Wall Hangings Exhibit)

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 CST

The South Dakota Art Museum is located at the junction of Harvey Dunn and Medary. Museum hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m to 4 p.m and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: 605-688-5423

Shannon Frewaldt Exhibition

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 CST

Info: Diane Vander Wal, 605-688-4103

Basic & Nature Photography Classes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST

Instructor: Les Vorhees

Soccer: Summit League Championship Semi-Finals

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:00 CST

Games begin at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m.

Shannon Frewaldt Exhibition closing reception

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:30:00 CST

Native American Cultural Luncheon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST

The contemporary Indian Taco will be available at Home Zone, and students and visitors can purchase their lunch with meal plans, cash, credit card or check.

Veterans' Day Holiday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 CST

No Classes

Brown Bag Lecture: Catherine Bigbee

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST

Catherine Bigbee, University Program Council member, will talk about her job's connection with the SDSU campus and the Brookings community. Info: 605-688-6896 or 688-6226

Film: Dear Zachary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST

This film documents the struggle of parents to gain custody of the child fathered by their murdered son, born of their son's murderer. Info: Jeff Heinle: jeff.heinle@sdstate.edu

Dr. Paul Farmer, Griffith Honors Forum Lecturer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST

Medical anthropologist, physician, and human rights activist Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to treating the world's poorest populations. His honorable and successful work was documented in the 2004 Tracy Kidder work, Mountains Beyond Mountains, the subject of SDSU’s first common read, Fall, 2009. Farmer is a founding director of Partners in Health, an international charitable organization providing direct healthcare services to the sick and those living in poverty. Farmer has worked in infectious disease control for many years, and is a world-renowned authority on tuberculosis treatment and control. For more information, call the Honors College, event sponsor, at 605-688-5268.

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Petar Jankovic concert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:00 CST

Classical guitarist Petar Jankovic has studied in prestigious music programs at the Music Academy in Belgrade, Serbia, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. This is the The second concert in the Brookings Chamber Music Society's 28th season. Info: 605-688-5187.

Thanksgiving Recess

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 CST

No classes on Thursday or Friday

Film: Man on Wire

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:00:00 CST

This film tells the story of Philippe Petit, a man arrested for rigging a wire between the twin towers and dancing 1,350 feet above Manhattan sidewalks for nearly an hour. Info: Jeff Heinle: jeff.heinle@sdstate.edu