Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Pi Chapter at the University of South Dakota, is hosting "PIKE Week of Service," April 10-17, to raise money and awareness for local and national charities. Cycle for Life, PIKES in the Park and Change for Change are three programs that will help the … Read Article →

The goal of the South Dakota Century Farm Program is to recognize farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 years. Those that have been in the same family for 125 years are defined as Quasquicentennial Farms. The program is a cooperative effort of the South … Read Article →

Brittany LaCroix, a Contemporary Media & Journalism student at the University of South Dakota, is an official delegate for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 2012 National Assembly at Charlotte, NC, this weekend. "It has been several years since USD sent an official delegate to National Assembly; so … Read Article →

High school students interested in a rewarding healthcare profession can enter the field with minimal investment thanks to the Fourth Annual Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Institute in Yankton, June 4-15. CNAs work in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day centers, mental health centers, assisted living facilities and private homes. The institute … Read Article →

Lindsey Montileaux, a student at the University of South Dakota, won first place in the 21st annual Native American Essay Competition sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Studies at USD. Montileaux, of Vermillion, received a $1,500 first place prize for winning the competition that was open to all USD … Read Article →

Katie Pacza, a graduate student from the University of South Dakota, was awarded first place at the South Dakota District National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Award (NATSAA) competition at Northern State University in Aberdeen on March 24. Pacza, of Holstein, IA, received first in the Graduate Classical Division … Read Article →

The USD Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Dr. C.J. Kocher and Dr. Tim Farrell will present a concert on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The concert will feature special guest Scotty Barnhart, who has … Read Article →