Alyssa Wichers (left) is taught how to use EBSCOhost by Library Assistant Elizabeth Fox

Need help at Briggs?

The library assistants at the Hilton M. Briggs Library make it their business to help students in their research. The library research assistants are also known as librarians at the Briggs Library. If there is anything a student needs to find for research, a research assistant can check online databases or files of documentation to [...]

Program Assistant Tracia Hogue recently transferred from the Department of Engineering Technology and Management to the Department of Plant Science, bringing with her energetic personality.

Former secretary takes ‘step up’

New Department of Plant Science Program Assistant Tracia Hogue is one of the most sociable, helpful people a student or faculty member will ever meet. “I was and am very social, I’ve always been social,” said Hogue. “I definitely enjoy being around people.” In her hometown of White, S.D., Hogue has been an active member [...]

Hobotech booms

Hobotech booms

The SDSU Apple Store has become a convenience for both students and faculty since it opened this summer. That convenience has reflected in sales and general buzz for one of 30 Apple stores opening on college campuses nationwide. Now, there is easy access to computers and other technical gear. “Things weren’t very active here, starting [...]

Plant Science Interim Department Head Tom Cheesbrough discusses his past present and future.

Veteran faculty member takes on new role

Newly appointed Plant Science Interim Department Head Tom Cheesbrough is no stranger to the SDSU campus. Cheesbrough has been part of university faculty for 20 years. He has moved often, most recently just four weeks ago. “As you can see with my office, I have a lot of unpacking yet to do,” said Cheesbrough. Cardboard [...]

USD alum finds home at SDSU

USD alum finds home at SDSU

New math professor Carri Hales has always been passionate about teaching. Her passion came at an early age, while growing up in Parker, S.D. It is an inspiration she still remembers vividly. “My parents talk about my sixth birthday when I woke up and sat on the couch and said I was going to be [...]