… 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 … reduction likely gives immune cells, such as T cells and natural killer cells, a greater window of opportunity to destroy the cancer cells. In addition, when a normal cell contains damaged DNA, mutations can occur. The slowdown in cell proliferation may provide time for the cells to repair their DNA, thereby preventing the accumulation of mutations, Gunaje pointed … 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 …
… 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 milk production and possibly help dairy cows weather the stressful post-calving … 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 … that began with Dennis Helder, Mary O’Neill and June Thormosgard has continued through today’s group of collaborators, which is led at SDSU by Larry Leigh, director of the SDSU Image Processing Lab. Leigh began working at the lab in fall 1999 as he finished his master’s degree and became the director with Helder’s retirement in June 2019. “The strong … 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Michael Walsh, professor of music at South Dakota State University, will present a recital, “As Voice, With Voice, In Voice,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall. Walsh, a clarinetist, has been selected to perform at regional, national and international conferences. The program includes “Fantasia on Verdi’s ‘La Traviata,’” “Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin,” “I Like You,” a work for clarinet and electronic sounds, as well as “Cancion para un Clarinetista” by Javier Zalba. Assisting with the program are faculty members Xuan Kuang, Mark Stevens and Anna DeGraff. The recital is free, and the public is invited to … The program includes “Fantasia on Verdi’s ‘La Traviata,’” “Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin,” “I Like You,” a work for clarinet and electronic sounds, as well as “Cancion para un Clarinetista” by Javier Zalba. Assisting with the program are faculty members Xuan Kuang, Mark Stevens and Anna DeGraff. The recital is free, and the public is invited to …
… Agriculture Conference on campus June 11-12 Together, education and agriculture can invest in a brighter future. South Dakota State University and Ground Works Connect are partnering to host the second annual South Dakota Education and Agriculture Conference on June 11-12 at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center on campus. Organizers plan to bring together the … middle and high school classrooms. Participants will be eligible for one to two graduate credits or 1.7 continuing education units after full participation in the conference and completion of post-conference activities. Registration is $50 for both days and $30 for one day attendance. The registration deadline is May 20. Educators may be eligible for a … Discovery Center and/or travel reimbursement from the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition if they attend the session on soil health and submit a reflection. Find more information and register for the conference online. Learn more about Ground Works Connect. Academics May. 1, 12:20 PM Jill Fier … Together, education and agriculture can invest in a brighter …