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Oct. 15, 12:13 PM

Prototype systems to show how renewable energy can power devices

A five-year, $725,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration will help South Dakota State University researchers show how new solar cell and battery materials can work in real-world applications, according to Professor Qiquan Qiao. The Harold C.
Oct. 12, 1:58 PM

Four Finalists Selected for Dean of the College of Natural Sciences

Four finalists for the position of dean of the College of Natural Sciences will visit the South Dakota State University campus in the coming weeks.
Oct. 12, 11:43 AM

Herrboldt and Terkildsen to perform senior recital

South Dakota State University senior music education majors Austin Herrboldt and Ashlynne Terkildsen will hold a recital at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Peterson Recital Hall in the Lincoln Music Hall on campus.

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Campus Sustainability Tour

Oct. 16, 2018 2:30 PM Facilities & Services

Join the SDSU Sustainability Specialist on a campus sustainability tour! The tour will cover a variety of locations including the Heating Plant, Local Foods Education Center, a LEED certified building, and a pollinator garden.
Team up to clean up

Oct. 16, 2018 4:00 PM University Student Union

Trash bags and gloves provided along with free pizza for volunteers.
Sign up in teams at Information Exchange.
Pedersen to perform senior recital

Oct. 21, 2018 4:00 PM Lincoln Music Hall

South Dakota State University senior Candace Pedersen, a music education major from Corpus Christi, Texas, will hold a recital at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Peterson Recital Hall in the Lincoln Music Hall on campus.