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Sep. 21, 10:41 AM

Three Finalists Selected for Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will visit the South Dakota State University campus in the next two weeks.
Sep. 20, 1:00 PM

Coaker named September’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Whether it is a company interested in printing a T-shirt with South Dakota State University on it or a faculty member trying to figure out how to get paid, Deb Coaker calmly answers the questions and helps explain the process.
Sep. 20, 8:12 AM

Anderson named outstanding young speech teacher

While she might be known more for her TedX talks or her research, South Dakota State University Associate Professor Jenn Anderson will now be known as this year’s Outstanding Young Speech Teacher from the Speech Communication Association of South Dakota.

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SDSU. Sustainability. & YOU.

Sep. 26, 2018 10:30 AM University Student Union

Ever heard of a water tasting booth?
Fall Bash

Sep. 26, 2018 7:00 PM University Student Union

FREE ADMISSION
Bring a partner and swing dance the night away!
Swing dance crash course at 6:15.
Featuring music from Midnight Noon.
Ulrich to hold senior recital

Sep. 27, 2018 7:30 PM Lincoln Music Hall

South Dakota State University senior Sam Ulrich, a music education major from Sioux Falls, will hold a recital at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Peterson Recital Hall in the Lincoln Music Hall on the SDSU campus.