… SDSU Theatre and Dance presents Festival of New Plays featuring The 24-Hour Plays The Festival of News Plays featuring The 24-Hour Plays, presented this week at South Dakota State University’s Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, will celebrate … by Chelsea Sutton – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 – Fishback Studio Theatre A dead woman is lying in the garbage outside a convenience store as time expands and the past and future become intertwined in the dead woman’s blood. “Snowblind” by Laura King – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 – Fishback Studio Theatre As a snowstorm builds outside, a group of recovering …
… SDSU becomes approved center for play therapy The play therapy program in South Dakota State University’s Department of Counseling and Human Development has reached another milestone. It is … therapy education from the Association for Play Therapy. The national professional society, established in 1982, offers training and continuing education as well as credentialing for registered play therapists. Play therapy helps children with social/emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention …
… Metabolites may be key to colorectal cancer prevention A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a daily dose of aspirin have one thing in common—both can help prevent colorectal cancer. Yet scientists have struggled for decades to find the source of their ability to inhibit cancer cell growth. The answer may lie in the … responsible for cancer prevention than the parent molecules. By proposing the metabolite hypothesis, he and his research group hope to encourage further studies on the role HBAs play in cancer prevention. “If it is proven true, we will have opened up a new frontier of research and potential strategies for the prevention of colorectal cancers,” he concluded. Alumni Current Students Employees Future Students Parents …
… EROS & SDSU — 50 years of collaboration SDSU formed its Remote Sensing Institute in 1969, EROS Data Center near Baltic opened in August 1973, and a year later EROS began a cooperative education program agreement with SDSU to place students in work assignments paired with classroom studies. In the past … can be found at EROS in the Cal/Val group, where the number of students from SDSU represents a significant portion of the group, but you will also find them at NASA and numerous commercial programs around the USA. “I believe the reason our students are sought after is due to our strong partnership with USGS EROS and the fact students actually ‘play with’ real data and work real problems,” Leigh said. This article from the U.S. Geological Survey looks at the history . To listen to a 19-minute podcast with Helder, O’Neill and …
… Rosemary compound may help postpartum dairy cows Rosemary and dairy cows could be a winning combination. A natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory compound found in rosemary plants can improve … a condition called ketosis. However, analysis of blood samples suggests the cows that received carnosic acid were able to cope with increased milk production without increased liver damage and risk of health disorders, such as ketosis. The pilot study results “demonstrate that carnosic acid promotes positive responses on inflammation and oxidative stress … evaluate how carnosic acid, which is abundant in rosemary leaves, may help reduce oxidative stress and thereby help dairy cows weather the stressful post-calving period. The liver plays a key role in energy metabolism for postpartum cows. “When cows have a bad transition, it usually comes down to the liver,” Osorio said. Consequently, follow-up work is being …
… and Services, has been named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for May. He will be honored at a reception held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 10, in the Facilities and Services commons, room 100. Rogers has worked at SDSU for more than three years, starting as a facility worker before transitioning to equipment repair. Jessica Albee, a Custodial Services supervisor, said Rogers is an easy-going guy who always has a smile on his face … well beyond expectations to ensure our facilities were always in top condition.” Nelson added that Rogers is people-centered and provides any assistance when possible, creating an open, helpful and friendly environment. Program assistant Shawna Asmus agreed, saying Rogers takes his work seriously and is devoted to what he does. “There was never a task that Matt …
… Child and Family Resource Network to host ‘Common-Sense Parenting’ classes in April, May The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series starting April 11. The free, six-class series is designed for parents and individuals who engage with school-age children, kindergarten through …
… State ranked among top 50 best value DNP programs Citing the impact South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing made on the state’s health-care system as one of its factors, ValueColleges listed the … than a third of South Dakota’s nurses and offering the only master’s and doctoral nursing degrees in the state. South Dakota’s health-care system depends on SDSU, especially rural communities, a field in which the College of Nursing especially shines,” Carrie Sealey-Morris, ValueColleges’ editor, said. “Significantly, SDSU’s tuition rates are among the lowest in …
… paintings to the South Dakota Art Museum. The original works offer a rich depiction of Dunn’s diverse talents, including three illustrations, a nude portrait and an advertisement. Completed in 1927, the advertisement originally appeared in “The Saturday Evening Post” and “National Geographic,” and is one of only two advertisement pieces in the Harvey Dunn … treasures to the museum is another meaningful notch in President Miller’s impressive and impactful legacy of aspiration, growth, generosity and service.” Originally slated to be on display May 2020 through January 2021, the exhibition faced delays in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now open and adhering to social distancing guidelines, the exhibition debuted Aug. 17 and run through Aug. 15, 2021. Miller’s donation arrived just in time for a special 50th anniversary …
… Retired SDSU employees provide funding for 50th, 51st endowed leadership positions Two couples with more than a century of combined service to South Dakota State University have made financial commitments to push the university’s Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign past an important milestone. University and campaign officials established a goal to have commitments for 50 …