Briggs Library renovation gives new home to Honors College
SDSU Facilities and Services will renovate part of the Hilton M. Briggs Library this summer to make a new home for the Honors College. The college will move from the Old Foundation Building on Medary Avenue to the library’s north window side where there will be a new classroom, resource room and dean and secretary offices waiting on the main floor.
Qdoba will serve up ‘fresh’ Mexican cuisine
The Qdoba Mexican Grill will provide another dining option for SDSU students when it opens its doors in Brookings on April 7. The new store will join Quiznos as the second restaurant to come to the newly built Calla Center strip mall located on Sixth Street between Z’kota and Dairy Queen.
Gullible? Consider this fair warning
It is that time of year again – time for our favorite holiday. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, whether you loathe it or love it. Whether you are the prankster or the one getting pranked, there is no doubt about it, on April 2, there is always a story to be told.
Longtime SDSU custodial staff hangs up his ‘cape’
One of The Union’s most famous faces will no longer be seen as frequently on campus. After 21 years of working at SDSU, George Nelson will retire from his position on the janitorial staff at The Union. Nelson’s last day of work will be April 3. “I like the students,” said Nelson.
SDSU alumnus finds joy in helping young Minnesotans
There are few things greater than giving a child a better opportunity to succeed in life. SDSU graduate Sheila Molde does this daily. “I get to help children discover the joy of reading every day. I’ve always loved reading, and helping kids get a strong foundation early on is very important.
Similar colleges merge to make new college at SDSU
A new college may emerge on the SDSU campus in the near future. The university is looking to form a new college from two existing colleges. The College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the College of Education and Counseling would form a new college. Both colleges share a similar mission and focus on enhancing people’s quality of life.
Schmit encourages, engages engineering students
Christopher Schmit, a civil engineering professor at SDSU for 11 years, was recognized for his commitment to students on Feb. 24 at the faculty recognition ceremony in The Union. Schmit received the Edward Patrick Hogan Award for Excellence in Teaching. “Schmit is noted for helping bring technical engineering material to life for students in civil and environmental engineering,” a University Relations press release said.
Saddle up, lads and ladies: the rodeo is rolling into town
Cowgirls will tie down goats, and cowboys will challenge bulls, as the Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo takes over the Swiftel Center April 3 to 5. The 55th annual event will feature three days of rodeo action, complete with saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and goat tying.
Large event gives experience
After all animals were trimmed and scores tallied, Caleb Englin, a junior animal science major, took home the top prize of Grand Champion Round Robin Showman at the 86th Little International March 27 to 28. “The goal was to win reserve or come close,” Englin said.
Help hired to aid BOR in search
The Board of Regents has hired Elaine Hairston, a senior consultant with Academic Search, Inc., to help find a replacement for its executive director, Robert T. Tad Perry, who announced late last month that he would retire on July 1. It is unclear whether or not Hairston was hired privately by Perry and Regents’ President Harvey Jewett or if the entire Board voted on the action.
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