… Indian Art Collection 9:15-9:30 a.m. Join us for informal conversation and Zoom set up help 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ken Vogele | The Vogele Indian Art Collection 10:30-11 a.m. Guild Meeting The South Dakota Art Museum Guild is pleased to host this Zoom program featuring Ken Vogele speaking from Rapid City about Ken and Cathy's extensive American Indian art collection, … more about the current Vogele exhibition. For questions about this program contact Carolyne Hart at carolyne.hart@sdstate.edu or call 970-980-8592. If you are having any difficulties registering , just email Carolyne and she'll register for you. A replay of the Vogele's presentation will be available from the Guild page. Carolyne …
… their advisor and the Graduate School staff. April 1-5 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week, a great opportunity to highlight a few graduate students at SDSU and the work they are accomplishing. Cierra Sazue, Alexis Barnes and James Okechukwu Kemeshi each have a unique story and path leading to SDSU. Their research, passions and goals are made possible with the academic … Master Gardeners would get so excited talking to grad students,” Barnes said. Alexis Barnes Barnes and her research were also featured in the February edition of Vegetable Grower News magazine. She points to the experience and expertise of her advisor in the field of sustainable horticulture as a benefit of her graduate education. She sought to learn more about …
… The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports South Dakota is enjoying one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation (only 2.7% in November 2016), while the U.S. Commerce Department noted an impressive 9.2% third-quarter increase in economic growth during the third quarter of 2015. Unfortunately, this monetary boon is not evident everywhere. … mission: an American Indian Cultural Center on campus, a counseling program in conjunction with Sinte Gleska University, the Rapid City site nursing program to increase the number of registered nurses at Pine Ridge Reservation, and the SDSU Success Academy in conjunction with the Flandreau Indian School are but a few. Unfortunately, these programs have generally … life into new ones, and to remove the common limitation of all of them—their fundamental financial instability. Noting SDSU was founded in 1881 to make it possible for individuals to imagine their potential beyond preconceived limitations, he stresses SDSU’s role as a public university where research and outreach spur economic development and prosperity for all …
… Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Winners Announced Cheryl Logan, Barry Dunn and Roy Pea selected for outstanding achievement in pre-K–12, higher education and learning science research. The 2022 winners of the prestigious Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education were announced today by the … classrooms, on university campuses and in learning science research, respectively — are being recognized for their extraordinary achievements. Each winner will receive an award of $50,000 and an iconic awards sculpture. "The McGraw Prize was established in 1988 to honor my father's commitment to literacy and education and to shine a spotlight on innovative and dedicated educators who empower our students and enhance our society,” said Harold McGraw III , former …
… The New Beginnings Newsletter The New Beginnings Newsletter comes out on a monthly basis and highlights happenings and stories related to the Wokini Initiative. The newsletter also shares Upcoming … for American Indian Student Recruitment Dawn Tobacco-Frank inaugurated as Oglala Lakota College President Wokini sponsors Innoskate 2022 in Pine Ridge and in Sioux Falls May/June 2022 - The New Beginnings Newsletter Native 2022 Graduates Honored at American Indian Student Center The Wokini Initiative Congratulates the Class of 2022 Beverley Warne, …
… Wounded Knee Massacre Victims Commemoration Saturday, Dec. 29 marks the 128th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre. To commemorate the estimated 300 Lakota men, women and children killed that day in 1890, South … to visit the Campus Green behind the South Dakota Art Museum any time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 . Materials will be available for visitors to make 300 “memory sticks” consisting of a black stick and a red ribbon. As the memory sticks are assembled, visitors may place them in the ground in a pattern that outlines the dimensions of the mass grave within which … with visitors. Warm beverages will be served. Inside the museum, Takuwe (in English, “Why”), the educational art exhibit curated by Howe about the Wounded Knee Massacre, will be open for in-depth exploration. The museum will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 29. Please note holiday closings Dec. 22-25 and Dec. 30 - Jan. 1. The Campus Green is immediately behind …
… Wounded Knee massacre victims commemorated Dec. 29 marks the 128th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre. To commemorate the estimated 300 Lakota men, women and children killed that day in 1890, South Dakota Art … to visit the Campus Green behind the South Dakota Art Museum any time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 29. Materials will be available for visitors to make 300 “memory sticks” consisting of a black stick and a red ribbon. As the memory sticks are assembled, visitors may place them in the ground in a pattern that outlines the dimensions of the mass grave within which … with visitors. Warm beverages will be served. Inside the museum, " Takuwe " (in English, “Why”), the educational art exhibit curated by Howe about the Wounded Knee Massacre, will be open for in-depth exploration. "Takuwe:" educational exhibit about the Wounded Knee Massacre The focus of "Takuwe" is the 1890 massacre of Lakotas at Wounded Knee, but it does not …
… SDSU to host ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Community Read events A series of events featuring the bestselling book “Killers of the Flower Moon” this semester will culminate April 5, when author David Grann will give a lecture on the South Dakota State University campus. The … and tribal politics and traditions. McEntee said it took a lot of support from a lot of different parties to host the events and bring Grann to campus. Work to do so started last May. After organizers confirmed they could get Grann to SDSU, the other plans started falling into place. The Community Read events are being sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities …
… public higher education, South Dakota State University (“SDSU” or “University”) stands as a beacon of opportunity. Grounded in our nation’s democratic principles of equality, SDSU is committed to providing access to higher education, championing and creating knowledge and understanding and continuously expanding the University’s reach and opportunities. It is the … conjunction with Sinte Gleska University; the Prairie Ph.D. which supported tribal member seeking advanced academic degrees; the West River nursing program to increase the number of registered nurses at Pine Ridge Reservation; the SDSU Success Academy in conjunction with the Flandreau Indian School, with multiple extension programs, and many. many more. … engage with tribal leaders to gain feedback, input and support for a fall 2017 initiative launch. Concluding Thoughts SDSU was founded in 1881 to make it possible for individuals to imagine their potential beyond pre-conceived limitations. SDSU is a public university whose work clearly benefits its graduates. It also is a comprehensive university, where research …
… State honors newest endowment holders South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The second annual investiture ceremony honoring 12 holders of endowed faculty and director positions was held Sept. 21 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Through the generosity of donors, SDSU now has commitments in place for 53 endowed leadership positions. A central part of SDSU’s Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign was growth in endowed positions. There were commitments for 13 at … 2018 from SDSU. Instrumental in providing insight and ideas during the planning of the American Indian Student Center, she became the student success adviser for the center upon its opening. She believes her time as an American Indian student at SDSU helps her to better understand students in her current roll. • Christina Castillo: Larson Family Endowed Director …