Catey Watkins
Welcoming atmosphere and coffee at Cottonwood
Finals week has everyone stressed, sleep-deprived and on edge. For most, it gets to the point that one more second at the library makes them that much closer to a nervous breakdown. But no worries. Jacob Limmer, the Cottonwood Coffee owner, had these very students in mind.
SDSU honors President Berg
On Nov. 24, the American Association of University Professors held a local reception at the Brookings Public Library to honor SDSU’s Sherwood Berg for 50 years of membership. Berg was also recognized nationally at the AAUP’s annual meeting in Washington D.
SDSU awarded high marks from Learning Commission
Provost Laurie Nichols announced at a town hall meeting on Nov. 9 that SDSU has been recommended for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The team recommended a 10-year full accreditation after concluding their exit report on Nov. 4 and was pleased with many of the university’s programs and functions.
Survey aims to study gay students’ coming-out stories
A survey on gay, lesbian and bisexual identity development is being done amongst SDSU students for one graduate student to gain a better understanding.
SDSU joins national child research
Jackrabbits are in the national research spotlight. SDSU is site to one of the seven Vanguard Centers in the National Children’s Study for health research in Brookings County, S.D., as well as Yellow Medicine, Pipestone and Lincoln counties in Minnesota.
Well-women exams name of the game at Student Health
Deb Burlage, certified nurse practitioner, will soon dedicate her days to educating students and community members on reproductive health. Starting Nov. 2, Burlage starts full time at the Family Planning Services located on the first floor of the Wellness Center.
Wellness Center gets new cardio equipment
The Wellness Center is receiving a few equipment upgrades this week. Shari Landmark, community fitness coordinator, said the new equipment will include four new ellipticals, four new treadmills, three flat benches and ten more spinning bikes. “The equipment was decided through our comment cards we receive from students and members,” Landmark said.
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