… SDSU President Donates Works to 50th Anniversary Harvey Dunn Exhibition Former South Dakota State University president Peggy Gordon Miller has donated five Harvey Dunn original 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 … 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 …
… SDSU Presidential Medallion South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn bestowed the SDSU Presidential Medallion upon six individuals Tuesday afternoon for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recipients were: Keith Corbett, outgoing mayor of Brookings; Amy Hockett, director of clinic operations, Sanford Clinic Brookings; Jason Merkley, president and CEO, Brookings Health System; Patrick Siegling, clinic director, … have significantly contributed toward the advancement and benefit of South Dakota State University. Alumni Current Students Employees Future Students Parents Office of the President Community Engagement May. 11, 5:10 PM SDSU President Barry Dunn, far right, bestowed the SDSU Presidential Medallion to six individuals for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. …