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Broadcasting history documentaries to air on SDPB

Films produced by South Dakota State University associate professor Rocky Dailey, including two documentaries featuring notable figures in South Dakota broadcasting history, will air on South Dakota Public Broadcasting in June.

Prairie Repertory Theatre announces 2023 season

Prairie Repertory Theatre (PRT) at South Dakota State University has announced its 2023 season performances.

Young musicians invited to summer music camps at SDSU

The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts will conduct two music camps this summer to help school-aged string players and band members hone their musical skills.

South Dakota State recognizes student work at URSCAD

South Dakota State University held its annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Day April 20 in the University Student Union’s Volstorff Ballroom. In addition to selecting top student performances, the university announced the recipients of the Schultz-Werth Awards and the Joseph F. Nelson Undergraduate Research Mentorships. URSCAD is organized by SDSU’s Van D.

Vincent receives Carol Hepper Foundation Award

South Dakota State University junior Savanna Vincent has received the 2023 Carol Hepper Award in studio art. Vincent is a studio art major specializing in printmaking and ceramics with a certificate in art history. Hepper was a 1975 SDSU graduate born in McLaughlin.

Bill and Carolyn Hinks named 2023 Philanthropic Family of the Year

Bill and Carolyn Hinks of Sioux Falls were named the South Dakota State University Foundation’s 2023 Philanthropic Family of the Year.

Three SDSU attractions earn ‘Great Places’ designation for 2022

Three attractions on the South Dakota State University campus have made the cut in the South Dakota Department of Tourism’s listing of 2022 South Dakota Great Places. Among this year’s designees recognized for outstanding hospitality and customer service are McCrory Gardens, the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum and the South Dakota Art Museum.

CAIRNS director speaking at the South Dakota Art Museum

CAIRNS director speaking at the South Dakota Art Museum. The Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) Director Craig Howe, Ph.D., will speak during two South Dakota Art Museum public events.

The art of philanthropy | Dickerson estate funds South Dakota Art Museum

What started as a deep appreciation of the arts has led to one family’s multigenerational legacy of generosity at South Dakota State University. Following the passing of 1951 alum Barbara Revell Dickerson, the SDSU Foundation learned of an estate gift that would make history for the university. Barbara’s legacy would provide $2.6 million for scholarships at SDSU, the second-largest endowment for scholarships ever created at State.

Simon’s art a testimony to braving the storm

Dr. Lynn Sargeant has been working on updating the art in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences office. Located on her back wall are two new pieces of art, creating an eye-catching backdrop to the many Zoom meetings she holds and an opportunity to highlight the work of students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. These pieces of art were created by Alison Simon, a fifth-year senior in the School of Design, the School of Communication and Journalism and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.