Tara Halbritter
Regents reject firm’s names for USDSU
In October, USDSU of Sioux Falls will officially become South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center (SDPURC). “The name ‘USDSU’ no longer fits,” said assistant executive dean Ann Thompson. The South Dakota Board of Regents paid Lawrence and Schiller, Sioux Falls, $5,000 to help with the renaming, but the firm’s suggestions were not used.
House building project takes SDSU students to Mexico
Building houses is how some SDSU students will spend Christmas break this year. Minister of Christian Campus Ministry, Rick Cole said SDSU has been involved with “Casas por Cristos,” also known as Houses for Christ, for about six years. Houses for Christ is an organization that builds homes for less fortunate families in poor parts of Mexico, said Cole.
SDSU graduate returns home after Katrina
Carmen Toft, a 26-year-old SDSU graduate, watched Hurricane Katrina coverage from her sister’s home in Fargo, N.D., not knowing if her home was still standing in Louisiana. “I was one of the lucky ones,”said Toft, whose home is still standing and is not underwater.
Construction plans laid out
Numerous projects are planned for this summer and the upcoming school year. Projects include refurbishing of Binnewies, Young and Mathews Halls; turning the United Campus Ministries auditorium into two classrooms; installing new scoreboards at Frost Arena and Coughlin Alumni Stadium; realigning and resurfacing of 16th Avenue north of Campus Drive; replacing the roof of the physical plant and Agricultural Heritage Museum; installing a new air conditioning system in Lincoln Music Hall; replacing the piping of the cooling tower in Briggs Library; and completely remodeling the bathrooms in Scobey Hall.
SDSU to host annual American Indian Conference
SDSU will host the 13th Annual Conference on American Indian History and Culture. The event is sponsored by the American Indian Studies program, the Office of Academic Affairs, the College of Arts and Science, the Office of Diversity Enhancement and the S.
Campus organizations see new, returning leaders for next year
Towards the end of every school year, SDSU undergoes changes in leadership in different organizations around campus. The University Program Council (UPC) rehired Kimberly Harer as president and hired new vice president Cy Fixen. Fixen will replace Alison Munsterman.
Union job fair presents opportunity
Free pizza and pop was the incentive for people to show up, but a number of students walked away with much more. After being forced to cut the staff almost in half last year, many organizations with offices in the University Student Union were looking for employees for the upcoming school year.
Smart classrooms pose problems for some, open doors for others
In this ever-growing and fast-paced world, many have a hard time keeping up with advancing technology. SDSU is doing an extraordinary job of staying with and, certainly in some cases, ahead of the competition. An increasing number of “smart classrooms” are showing up on campus.
Unsanitary residents leave disgusting mess
A couple of weeks ago, I was taking a shower in my residence hall. I was rinsing my hair when I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. I looked over to see what the mysterious object was, and to my surprise, a used condom was stuck to the shower wall.
Hike in parking fees discussed
The cost for parking permits next year may be raised. Students would pay $53.80 for normal parking and $107.60 for reserved. Faculty would pay $84 and $168 for reserved. Deans and directors would pay $252. The semester length of the permits was also changed to five months.
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