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Jun. 14, 1:57 PM

South Dakota State University to Co-Host 51st Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention

The 51st Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention will be held June 18-21 in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University serves as a co-host for the event in partnership with the South Dakota Beef Breeds Council.
Jun. 13, 3:21 PM

Vitamin D metabolite helps stop drug-resistant cancer

The vitamin D metabolite calcitriol and its analog calcipotriol can block one of the mechanisms through which cancer cells gain resistance to chemotherapy drugs—and can selectively kill those drug-resistant cells, according to a study led by Assistant Professor Surtaj Iram.
Jun. 13, 9:35 AM

Farber honored at 2019 National Student Advertising Competition

The 2019 National Student Advertising Competition finals competition in Hollywood, Florida, June 6-7 was a memorable experience for South Dakota State University.

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Storytime at the Museum

Jun. 17, 2019 3:00 PM Agricultural Heritage Museum

Join us every first and third Monday of June, July and August while we share an ag-related story and activity! Storytime will start at 3 PM with the activity to follow. These events are free and open to the public.
Insane with Power: A Super Comedy of Heroic Proportions

Jun. 20, 2019 12:00 AM Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

By Scott Haan
Lunch & Learn | Paul Goble and S.D. Nelson exhibits

Jun. 25, 2019 12:00 PM South Dakota Art Museum

Lunch & Learn #2 featuring our Paul Goble and S.D. Nelson exhibits. Explore current exhibits of Native American story illustrations by Paul Goble and S.D. Nelson with South Dakota Art Museum curators, Jodi Lundgren and Taylor McKeown.