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Dec. 6, 2:55 PM

SDSU, Minnesota working on collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education

South Dakota State University and University of Minnesota faculty and administrators will be planning for a new collaborative program in rural veterinary medical education, following discussion of a report Wednesday by the South Dakota Board of Regents during its meetings in Aberdeen.
Dec. 5, 4:45 PM

Dulas, Willert win Idea Competition

South Dakota State University sophomores Dylan Dulas and Kesmond Willert won the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Idea Competition, announced Wednesday afternoon at the Brookings Innovation Center at the Research Park at South Dakota State University.
Dec. 5, 4:42 PM

Adjacent state students offered South Dakota Tuition Advantage

New students from adjacent states will soon experience the South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that state public universities will offer, starting next summer, to new freshmen and new transfer students from six surrounding states.

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Roman Christmas Winter Feast

Dec. 8, 2018 6:30 PM Off-Campus

SDSU HISTORY CLUB PRESENTS
OUR HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING EVENT: Roman Winter Feast!

Menu: Historic 4 course Roman feast
Entertainments: Archery; sword fighting and more!
A Christmas Celebration

Dec. 8, 2018 7:30 PM Morrill Hall

The 20th annual A Christmas Celebration tells the story of Jesus' birth through the combined artistry of dance, narration, and music. With talented artistic expression from the Exaltation! Dance and Choral Company, this wonderful event has already become an annual favorite in Brookings.
A Christmas Celebration

Dec. 9, 2018 2:00 PM Morrill Hall

The 20th annual A Christmas Celebration tells the story of Jesus' birth through the combined artistry of dance, narration, and music. With talented artistic expression from the Exaltation! Dance and Choral Company, this wonderful event has already become an annual favorite in Brookings.