Downtown Brookings: offering a unique variety of services since 1879
Shopping, eating and dancing all have their place along Brookings Main Avenue. From shopping to eating, downtown Brookings has everything a college student wants or needs. Downtown Brookings is full of options for students. Main Avenue is lined with businesses perfectly suited to the student life style. The restaurants serve excellent food at a reasonable [...]
A Walk Through Campus… Wagner Hall renamed for past president
Former SDSU presidents each have campus buildings named after them. Wagner Hall, formerly known as the NFA, began its life as the Home Economics – Nursing Building, or HEN house. It was dubbed Wagner Hall in May 2010 to honor two alumni and former faculty members, Mary K. and Robert T. Wagner. Robert Wagner served [...]
Alumnus advises newcomers on the campus experience
Welcome to South Dakota’s flagship university, South Dakota State University! The time you spend at SDSU will go by fast. Of course your time here will not go by as fast as mine. When I came to SDSU one year ago, I came with a mission. I began my education in South Dakota by taking [...]
New veterans will have a tailored orientation at SDSU.
Veterans will receive help merging back into society and the collegiate system. Students in the armed forces will have the opportunity this year to experience SDSU in a different way. An orientation session for student veterans will be held at 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 29 in room 169 of The Union. “Anyone in the armed [...]
Decked out dorm rooms
Students have a wealth of options when designing their dorm rooms. College: a time of big decisions. Over 1,000 incoming freshmen anticipate the day when their housing announcements come. They have many questions when they arrive. How close to The Union am I? Is this the dorm with the buffet? One key question is ‘How [...]
Campus sees visual upgrading over summer months
SDSU anticipates the completion of many construction projects on campus before fall semester. Campus will look slightly different next fall. SDSU will be making a number of cosmetic improvements to campus in addition to completing the new dairy plant over the summer. Walkways will have improved lighting, the band will have new bleachers at Coughlin-Alumni [...]
Parking changes coming this fall semester
The parking lot east of The Union will become pay-as-you-go to allow more accessibility. As SDSU faces changes in the coming months, students can expect to see some different parking options around campus. One of the largest changes is The Union parking lot transitioning into a paid lot. “We are trying to get The Union [...]
Statements from the presidents
President Chicoine Welcome to South Dakota State University! The students joining us in 2011 will be among those who live in the newest residence halls, eat in the newest dining venues and learn in the newest academic facilities. These spaces have been created through the leadership, generosity and foresight of alumni, friends and students. During [...]
20 things to do before you graduate
The ultimate list of events considered essential to maximizing the College experience. Do something for spring break: and “do something” means more than going home. Visit the art and agriculture museums: it’s free, and checking them out makes you look intelligent Join a club: please see a19-22 for more information of organizations at SDSU. Attend [...]
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