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Jazz ensemble to go to Switzerland
Switzerland’s famed Montreux Jazz Festival has invited South Dakota State University student jazz musicians to perform in 2012. “It is the most prestigious jazz festival in all of Europe,” said Nathan Jorgensen, assistant professor of woodwinds and jazz at SDSU. “There are about half a dozen jazz festivals that people would recognize. Montreux is at [...]
Jackrabbit Stampede returns
South Dakota State University will host the 53rd annual Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo April 13-15 at the Swiftel Center, east of the Interstate exit off Highway 14. The rodeo features over 250 college contestants in every event from goat tying to barrel racing to bronc riding.
Personalized video valentines for sale from film society
Admirers wishing to send unique Valentine’s Day wishes can have a high-tech way to woo their sweethearts. The film society and the TV club at South Dakota State University are sponsoring a Happy Valentine’s Day home video fundraiser. Anyone on campus or within the Brookings community can participate, said Zeke Hanson, Film Society Vice President.
Wrestlers take title, 3-0 in Virginia Duals
The South Dakota State wrestlers captured the American College Division title Saturday night, defeating Duquesne (Pa.) 29-12 in the final round of the Virginia Duals. The Jackrabbits, who improved to 6-2 in duals this season, went 3-0 in competition at the tournament.
Women’s basketball 7-4 versus D-I teams
South Dakota State improved to 7-4 against Division I competition with a 58-36 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Saturday night. Five of SDSU’s first six field goals were three-pointers and the Jacks opened an early 19-6 lead. UWM cut it to 25-20 but Megan Vogel hit a three-pointer to make it 28-20 at halftime.
Empty Bowls benefit to help end hunger
Members of the SDSU Food Science, Dietetics and Hospitality Club are preparing and serving the meal for the Empty Bowls Dinner and Auction. The event will be held at the Brookings United Church of Christ on Thursday, Nov. 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. Money from the event will go to Heifer International, a nonprofit organization working to end world hunger by supplying food sources to impoverished families around the world.
Artist displays diverse works at Ritz Gallery
Let your imagination come to life at The Ritz Gallery this fall. “The Meeting Point” is featured as the first show for the Ritz Gallery’s 2004-05 academic year at SDSU. The show, which runs through Oct. 8, features 17 of assistant professor Fatih Benzer’s works.
Soccer and volleyball add to win columns
The South Dakota State University women’s soccer team won its home opener at Fishback Soccer Park Saturday 3-1 over Wayne State (Neb.). The Jackrabbits outshot the Wildcats 41-11 on the day, including a 26-2 advantage in the second half. Kelsey Worcester, a freshman from Anamosa, Iowa, scored the Jacks’ first goal of the contest, when she scored from five yards out in the first half.
$450,000 renovations begin on Woodbine Cottage
Major renovations to Woodbine Cottage, home to every president of South Dakota State University since 1903, began Sept. 7 and should be complete by this Thanksgiving. At a projected cost of $450,000, Clark Drew Construction Company of Brookings earned the bid for a complete external renovation of the Queen Anne-style home that was built in 1887.
Volleyball team takes first win
Sophomore Minette Ridenour recorded career highs with 26 kills and 22 digs to rally South Dakota State past Saint Martin’s (Wash.) in five games to open the Jackrabbits’ 2004 volleyball season at the Seasider Classic, Friday, in Laie, Hawaii.
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