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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 events — Community Read discussions, a free movie screening and the author lecture — are all part of SDSU’s School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies’ first-ever Community Read.

SDSU faculty recognized for excellence

The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized 30 faculty members, researchers and scientists Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.

Professional actor, playwright to visit SDSU for collegiate premiere

Los Angeles actor and playwright Deb Hiett is coming to South Dakota State University to celebrate the collegiate premiere of her new play, “The Escape Thingy.”...

Plucker, Renneker to present junior recital

South Dakota State University juniors Katelyn Plucker and Brianna Renneker will present a joint recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the SDSU campus.

Studio art seniors to display thesis exhibition in February

Four South Dakota State University seniors are presenting their Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibition on campus this month.

Griffith Honors Forum Lecture to feature ‘The Sioux Chef’

Chef Sean Sherman, also known as “The Sioux Chef,” will host a virtual conversation with an audience at South Dakota State University about his role in helping reclaim and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Indigenous communities around the world. The livestream of the Griffith Honors Forum Lecture featuring Sherman will start at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

SDSU commencement ceremonies back at Dacotah Bank Center

South Dakota State University commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. The move from campus is due to construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena.

SDSU welcomes Sioux Falls educators to campus

Nearly 70 Sioux Falls high school teachers ventured to South Dakota State University’s campus Feb. 5 for their own day of learning, which included science experiments, compounding prescriptions and other educational opportunities.

SDSU to host In-Service Music Conference

South Dakota State University will host the In-Service Music Conference Feb. 8-10, bringing music educators from across the state to the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center for a series of workshops and concerts. Under the umbrella of the conference are the 87th annual South Dakota Bandmasters Association Clinic and the 54th SDSU Choral Day.

Rice to present junior recital

Arianna Rice, a music education major at South Dakota State University, will present her junior recital at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the SDSU campus.