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Houston pharmacy prof returning to SDSU to speak

Noted University of Houston pharmacy researcher Rajender Aparasu, who began his academic career at South Dakota State University, is returning to Brookings to give the keynote address at the Keo Glidden Smith Fall Pharmacy Convocation.

SDSU researchers reveal possible treatment for sulfur mustard in new study

Since 1917, sulfur mustard has been used repeatedly in combat—with no known antidote available for treatment. Now, a new study from two South Dakota State University researchers has revealed an effective approach to treating sulfur mustard poisoning.

Sutthill named October’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Susan Sutthill, an acquisitions library associate in the Technical Services Department at Hilton M. Briggs Library, has been named South Dakota State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for October.

SDSU seniors to display artworks in thesis exhibition

Two South Dakota State University School of Design seniors will display their Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibition in the Ritz Gallery on campus for the next two weeks. The public exhibit, “Tangibly False,” features the work of Cassidy Hunt and Matthew Scott, including printmaking, drawing, sculpture and other works on canvas.

Dahl to present senior recital

Haley Dahl, a senior majoring in music education, will present her senior recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

SDSU Wind Symphony opens season Thursday

The South Dakota State University Wind Symphony opens its 2023-2024 season this week with a performance that celebrates music from both the 1920s and 2020s. The concert, "ROARING: A Celebration of the ’20s," will take place in Larson Memorial Concert Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.

SDSU grad explores feasibility of Earthships in Brookings County

What in the world is an Earthship? Like many, Whitney Yeboah wasn't sure either until she learned of Mike Reynolds, of Taos, New Mexico, after taking an ecotourism class at South Dakota State University.

POET Bioproducts Center officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

After nearly two years of construction, the POET Bioproducts Center has officially opened its doors to the region's leading bioprocessing scientists. The new laboratory, located in the Research Park at South Dakota State University, will bring researchers from SDSU and South Dakota Mines together with industry partners to scale up innovative biotechnologies and diversify South Dakota's economy.

Brown to present senior recital

Landon Brown, a senior majoring in music education, will present his senior recital at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

Precision agriculture and profitability: SDSU researchers seek to understand farmers' viewpoints

Since the late 1980s, precision agriculture has become increasingly prevalent on farms across the United States, particularly in America's heartland, where adoption of these practices and technologies is more widespread. Past research has proven these practices and technologies help increase farming efficiency and crop production, enhancing economic viability and reducing environmental problems.