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May. 18, 1:05 PM

Prairie Repertory Theatre to open 48th season June 6

Prairie Repertory Theatre is set to open its 48th summer season June 6 in Brookings.
May. 18, 11:20 AM

High school data analytics camp to be held at State

High school students interested in mathematics and statistics can explore data analytics through a free camp held June 18-21 at South Dakota State University.
May. 18, 11:09 AM

SDState Aviation makes a visit to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School

Sam E. Dupris wants others to enjoy the feeling of flying an airplane.
A former pilot, his career in aviation included time as a sprayer pilot and a pilot for the CIA in Southeast Asia. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 25 years as the only Native American to be employed in the organization.

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2nd Annual Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium

May. 30, 2018 8:00 AM Off-Campus

Sanford Research will host the 2nd Annual Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium in Sioux Falls at the Sanford Center.
Join a wide variety of researchers from the area's leading institutions to promote cutting-edge research and foster scientific collaboration.
Data Analytics Camp for High School Students

Jun. 18, 2018 3:00 AM Solberg Hall

The Data Analytics Camp for high school students is a FREE, four-day summer camp. The camp is aimed at creating a fun and stimulating experience for current high school students in using computers to analyze data.
2018 SDSU Fall Conference

Aug. 15, 2018 8:00 AM University Student Union

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at South Dakota State University are excited to announce the 2018 SDSU Fall Conference will take place Aug. 15.