SDSU Department of Animal Science names 2023-24 student ambassadors
The Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University has recently selected the 2023-24 student ambassador team for the upcoming year. The team includes Kallista Roers, Ella Kreber, Bruce VanDe Stroet, Mitchell Vander Wal, Teigen Hadrick and Grace Britton.
Sunish Sehgal honored by Wheat Quality Council two years in a row
Sunish Sehgal, associate professor and SDSU winter wheat breeder, was honored by the Wheat Quality Council with the 2023 Millers Choice Best of Show Award for the second consecutive year. The honor annually recognizes the wheat breeder of the variety that is most well-liked by U.S. millers participating in the WQC’s evaluation program.
James Connors named associate dean, academic programs director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
James Connors has been selected to serve as the new associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University. His appointment will begin Aug. 22.
Four SDSU undergrads awarded Gilman scholarships to study abroad
Four South Dakota State University students are studying abroad this summer with the help of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships.
McKenna Sick receives 2023 SDSU Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award
McKenna Sick, a sophomore majoring in animal science and working to obtain her swine certificate at South Dakota State University, received the Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award at the 2023 SDSU Animal Science Banquet.
SDSU Little International celebrates 100 years of tradition
For 100 years, South Dakota State University’s Little International has been “Built on Tradition, Powered by a Vision,” providing multiple generations of students with a rich tradition of legacy and learning. In addition to being the largest two-day, student-run livestock exhibition in the nation, Little “I” is one of SDSU’s most beloved traditions.
SDSU’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm to host field day June 29
South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm will host its annual field day June 29. The field day will begin at 3 p.m. (CST) and run until dark. Two field tours will be offered, with each lasting roughly 1 1/2 hours and each running twice. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend both tours.