SDSU coordinator of nuclear education named
Associate Professor Robert McTaggart has been named coordinator of nuclear education at South Dakota State University as the school launches its new minor in nuclear engineering this fall. The new option for SDSU students is being administered in the College of Engineering through the physics department in cooperation with the mechanical and electrical engineering departments.
Dawkins named SDSU September Employee of the Month
Rodney Dawkins has been named September Career Service Employee of the Month at South Dakota State University. A reception in his honor will be held Tuesday, Sept., 21, in room 214 of the Pugsley Center from 10 to 11 p.m. SDSU President David Chicoine will make a presentation at 10:30 p.m.
Film Society moves to Biostress Lab for fall screenings
The 2010 SDSU Film Society’s Autumn Film Series kicked off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Northern Plains Biostress Lab, room 103 with “Out in the Silence.” The 2009 documentary records the consequences of a same-sex wedding announcement in a conservative, rural community newspaper. Joining the viewing of the film is the director Joe Wilson. The film is cosponsored by American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota and the Brookings Human Rights Committee.
Tours help patrons learn what?s in the Ag Museum
Museums began in the 17th century as a way for the wealthy to keep rare, curious or precious artifacts and collections. By 1800, when museums opened in Europe to the public, people sometimes waited for as long as two weeks to gain access to view items they had on display.
Women?s book club to focus on fitness
A book club8212;free and focused on fitness8212;is looking for a few more members before its Sept. 28 kick-off. The program, called Fit Minded Coronary Artery Disease Survivors, promotes physical activity and wellness in women who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease or a form of cardiovascular disease as well as women who have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Textbook prices and information go public
Congress steps up to help students and faculty get the textbook lowdown. Buying textbooks is never easy on students’ wallets, but Congress is working to make the cost more bearable. In July 2010 a Federal law was put in place that requires textbook publishers to have a variety of information available so faculty members can make the best decisions when selecting course materials.
Faculty reviews dismissal
The reality of possible academic censure caused the SDSU Academic Senate to review situation of the termination of a tenured professor and plan to take action. The SDSU Academic Senate decided Sept. 14 to take an active role in the situation involving former Extension Entomologist Mike Catangui and his recent termination.
Canada, South Dakota benefit from close relationship, trade
A close relationship lies between Canada and The United States on both economic and political fronts and South Dakota has a hand in there as well.
Measure 13 supporters rally for their cause
Medical marijuana supporters are ready to try again for legalization in South Dakota. Brookings supporters recently displayed their stance. The South Dakota Coalition for Compassion and the Students for Sensible Drug Policy had one goal for their rally Monday evening: to educate citizens on Measure 13.
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