Nancy Preteau
Hobo Day committee tees up
As usual, the week of Hobo Day is jam-packed with activities, and the Hobo Day Committee has been busy planning for weeks. While a lot of work has already been done, the Hobo Day Committee still needs help. On Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place in Rotunda A.
SDSU creates partnership with EROS
The Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence will soon start at SDSU. The center will be a partnership between SDSU and the United States Geological Survey and the EROS Data Center to combine research facilities and knowledge.
Arabic language gains popularity
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree are required to take a foreign language. The majority of students take Spanish, German or French, fairly common languages. However, SDSU offers quite a variety of languages, including Arabic. “Arabic is in high demand in different careers lately, especially in the security and commerce fields,” said Maria Ramos, head of the modern languages department.
Apparel merchandising: destination New York
Most people have had the dream of visiting New York City; a group of South Dakota State University students are lucky enough to do so. The voyaging group will consist of Apparel Merchandising students and professors, including Professor Nancy Lyons. Nancy Lyons sees these trips as very educational for the students.
Prof gives words of wisdom
As Dr. Penny Powers begins to explain her area of scholarship, a certain twinkle is seen in her eyes and there is a great deal of affirmation in her voice. This head of the graduate nursing program not only runs the department, but she also writes about some unknown problems in her field such as persuasion and coercion.
Pflueger proves class expectations can change
Nancy Preteau Collegian How many classes have students attended where the professor will walk in wearing a graduation cap and gown? Not many, right? Unless, of course, that student has taken taken mastering lifetime learning skills with Cheryl Pflueger.
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