Monthly Archives: September 2005

USD grad earns prestigious overseas internship Kea Thorstenson, a recent graduate from The University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the prestigious Mountbatten Internship Programme. Thorstenson is the daughter of Bonnie and Roger Thorstenson of rural Selby. Her year-long internship will formally begin in London on Aug. 22. The … Read Article →

Perry tapped as chair-elect of state higher ed officers The executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents is the new chair-elect of the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO), and will become the group's chairman in 2006. Robert T. Tad Perry was named chair-elect of the group�s executive … Read Article →

Growth through management By Plain Talk A combination of a one-time supplement to state aid granted to all school districts in 2004 by Gov. Mike Rounds, combined with a highly conservative attitude toward spending, has enabled the Vermillion School District to increase its general fund balance – its rainy day … Read Article →

State aid study task force to meet in September The first meeting of the State Aid Study Task Force has been set for Sept. 6-7 at the Ramkota in Pierre. The task force was formed in accordance with a new law that charges the South Dakota Department of Education with … Read Article →

Kreie receives master's degree Stephanie (Swick) Kreie of Vermillion received a master of science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University (DMU) in Des Moines, IA. The degree was awarded Aug. 20 during the University�s commencement ceremonies for 36 graduates of the Physician Assistant program. Commencement was held … Read Article →

USD�School of Education retains national 'seal of approval' Students at the School of Education at The University of South Dakota will continue to enjoy an added value to their already extraordinary degrees. The School of Education recently earned a renewal of their national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation … Read Article →

USD announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program The University of South Dakota announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program at its Vucurevich Children's Center, Early Head Start locations, and Head Start locations. Participating centers are located in Vermillion, Elk Point, North Sioux … Read Article →

Griffith honored by SDSU dean Megan Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len Griffith of Burbank, was named to the dean's list of the College of Nursing at SDSU for both the fall 2004 and spring 2005 semesters. She achieved this honor by earning a minimum of a 3.40 GPA … Read Article →

Small Claims The following judgements were entered May 10, 2005 in the Small Claims Division of the First Judicial Circuit in Clay County. The debtor is listed first, the creditor is listed second. Phil and Wendy Dahl, 417 Franklin St., Vermillion, to Thomas H. Odenbrett, 801 W. Clark St., Vermillion, … Read Article →