Monthly Archives: August 2001

Ambur named CIO at USD on August 1 Roberta Ambur began her new position as The University of South Dakota's chief information officer (CIO) starting Aug. 1, an offer she accepted this spring. The university created this new position in December 2000 to coordinate information technology and to interact with … Read Article →

Students named to SDSU dean's lists Several area students have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence during the spring 2001 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean's list distinction in SDSU's eight colleges, students must attain a minimum 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 … Read Article →

Johnson named to dean's list Brook C. E. Johnson, son of Christopher Johnson and Susan Johnson Warner of Rapid City, has been named to the 2001 spring semester dean's list at Augsburg College. Students named to the list must have a 3.5 or better grade point average for the semester … Read Article →

Wakonda trims building proposal Lovejoy submits additional petitions by M. Jill Karolevitz The Wakonda School Board met Tuesday morning, July 31 and approved a reduction in plans for the $1.1 million elementary school addition that will be paid for with capital outlay certificates. Superintendent Ron Flynn suggested building a facility … Read Article →

USD receives award for alcohol awareness The National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) programming competition has selected The University of South Dakota's substance abuse program as an award winner for the 2000-2001 school year. During one week each year, colleges and universities across the country host programs and activities designed … Read Article →