South Dakota State University

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Apr. 17, 4:58 PM

South Dakota State University Seeking Nominations for Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community

The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the College of Education and Human Sciences are seeking nominations for the Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award Program, formerly known as the Eminent Farmer/Rancher and Homemaker
Apr. 17, 3:00 PM

Buisker named AFA NIET All-American

Lauren Buisker has come a long way from her first time competing as a member of South Dakota State University’s forensics team.
Apr. 17, 11:19 AM

South Dakota State University announces new professional development series on American Indian history, culture and current issues

South Dakota State University faculty and staff will develop a series of professional development opportunities to gain a broader understanding of American Indian history, culture and current issues.

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Speaker Series: Long Term Care Pharmacy Regulations

Apr. 23, 2019 9:00 AM Avera Health & Science Center

As a consultant pharmacist with Avera long term care, Anna will be discussing regulations imposed on long term care facilities and how pharmacists help attain those requirements.
Webinar: TurningPoint Web: Scheduled Polling

Apr. 23, 2019 1:00 PM Pugsley Center

TurningPoint web offers new capabilities to schedule surveys and assessments that provide interactive content at any time without the need for a live polling session.
Finals Week: Setting up Respondus LDB & Monitor, Quizzes & Gradebook

Apr. 23, 2019 2:00 PM Pugsley Center

Learn to implement anti-cheating software devices, Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor, which are designed specifically for the online learning environment.