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Backman featured in next Brookings Chamber Music Society concert

Minneapolis-based organist Samuel Backman will be featured on the Founders Recital Hall organ at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center for the second concert in the Brookings Chamber Music Society series Friday, Oct. 6.
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Research Spotlight: Solaiman Tarafder

Knee injuries, particularly ACL and meniscus tears, are extremely common, especially in athletes who participate in contact sports like football, basketball and soccer.
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‘Common-Sense Parenting’ classes return to SDSU in October, November

The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series starting Oct. 5.The free, six-class series is designed for parents and individuals who engage with school-age children, kindergarten through 12th grade.

Toronto to present faculty recital

Mezzo-soprano Emily Toronto, professor of voice at South Dakota State University, will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.