Monthly Archives: September 2001

Lehrer to receive Neuharth Award Oct. 11 Jim Lehrer, executive editor and anchor of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), will receive the Allen H. Neuharth Award for Excellence in Journalism during a program at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Oct. 11. Lehrer … Read Article →

Art museum features women's art series Four women and their unique art forms are featured in an exhibition on display through Dec. 2 at the South Dakota Art Museum at South Dakota State University in Brookings. This exhibition series is made possible through a $13,000 Arts Leadership Grant from the … Read Article →

Senate approves bill allowing Americans to buy Unity Bonds to aid war against terrorism U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that his bill to allow Americans to contribute to the war against terrorism and relief for the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks by purchasing Unity Bonds (S.1430) was … Read Article →

DakotaDome roof nearing completion Construction on the new DakotaDome roof is approaching "substantial completion," according to Ken Schmidt, director of planning and construction at The University of South Dakota. All structural steel is in place, the last of the original, 22-year-old fabric has been removed and installation of the new, … Read Article →

One-Stop Career Center to assist Gateway workers The South Dakota Department of Labor is ready to assist workers affected by the latest round of layoffs from Gateway in North Sioux City. The One-Stop Career Center and Southeast Job Link are working with the mayor, local community leaders, Greater SiouxLand employers … Read Article →

Survey shows three of 10 high school students smoke Three out of 10 high school students in South Dakota smoke cigarettes, according to a new report from the state's tobacco control project. "There have been other health and education surveys in the past that have asked South Dakota students about … Read Article →

Kerrey: Freedom is Korean War's legacy Bob Kerrey told his audience Monday the Korean War offers lessons as the United States prepares to enter a new overseas conflict. He was keynote speaker at "Citizenship, Character and Leadership: The Korean War Generation, Then and Now at USD's Slagle Auditorium. by David … Read Article →

Day, Kerrey tell reporters that Nation's response will be patient and violent by David Lias Retired U.S. Air Force Col. George Day minced no words when asked how America should respond to a wave of deadly terrorism Sept. 11. "We need to be patient. Certainly the people who have executed … Read Article →