Posts made in May, 2011

Archives, Features, Winter 2011

Persistence pays off for SDSU grad serving in Afghanistan

May 23, 2011

Persistence pays off for SDSU grad serving in Afghanistan

SDSU grad didn’t let disability stop him from serving his country. Continue Reading Persistence pays off for SDSU grad serving in Afghanistan

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Archives, Features, Winter 2011

Athletic master plan

May 23, 2011

Athletic master plan

In Division I athletics, the need to update, build new, and plan for the future is on going, and so the 2025 master plan for athletic facilities was developed last fall. Continue Reading Athletic master plan

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Archives, Foundation News, Winter 2011

Anderson Plaza graces South Dakota Art Museum

May 23, 2011

Anderson Plaza graces South Dakota Art Museum

As loyal supporters of the South Dakota Art Museum, Lynn and Diane Anderson had long dreamed of providing a significant gift to the museum to honor its dedicated staff and volunteers. Little did the Andersons know that their dream—mapped out long ago—would also become a project honoring the memory of their daughter, Brooke Kristine, who… Continue Reading Anderson Plaza graces South Dakota Art Museum

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Archives, Features, Winter 2011

SDSU football team surprises at Lincoln

May 23, 2011

SDSU football team surprises at Lincoln

The Jacks take on Nebraska. Continue Reading SDSU football team surprises at Lincoln

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Archives, Notes from Nick's, Winter 2011

Casey’s mighty walk imitates a mightier alma mater

May 23, 2011

Casey’s mighty walk imitates a mightier alma mater

University’s economic impact likened in alum’s long walk Continue Reading Casey’s mighty walk imitates a mightier alma mater

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Archives, Foundation News, Winter 2011

Education and Visitor Center will enhance McCrory Gardens

May 23, 2011

Education and Visitor Center will enhance McCrory Gardens

Since it was established as a public garden in 1964, McCrory Gardens has long been considered one of the jewels of Brookings and South Dakota State University. The gardens will soon become a year-round destination, thanks to a growing group of generous donors who are funding a one-of-a-kind educational and visitor facility. Construction on the… Continue Reading Education and Visitor Center will enhance McCrory Gardens

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Archives, Features, Winter 2011

Jackrabbit Village

May 23, 2011

Jackrabbit Village

Here’s the word that popped into my head when I first read about Jackrabbit Village and the array of amenities being offered as part of residential life for students at South Dakota State University: Elevators? If you had guessed “central air,’’ you’d have been close. This was second. Elevators came first, though. I still remember… Continue Reading Jackrabbit Village

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Archives, Briefly Stated, Winter 2011

Former President Wagner remembered for vision, leadership

May 23, 2011

Former President Wagner remembered for vision, leadership

SDSU lost a friend and a champion with the death of President Emeritus Robert T. Wagner. Wagner and SDSU were linked throughout most of his life. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from State in 1972. Wagner served as an administrator and faculty member, earning an appointment as the institution’s seventeenth president in 1985—a position… Continue Reading Former President Wagner remembered for vision, leadership

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Archives, Briefly Stated, Winter 2011

SDSU dedicates new lab for seed testing

May 23, 2011

SDSU dedicates new lab for seed testing

The SDSU Seed Testing Lab has taken root in the new $6.5 million Seed Technology Laboratory, which was dedicated September 18. The laboratory is the second building on the SDSU Innovation Campus, the only university-affiliated research park in South Dakota, and will bring all components of seed development together in one location, says Sue Blodgett,… Continue Reading SDSU dedicates new lab for seed testing

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Archives, Briefly Stated, Winter 2011

May 23, 2011

State makes large economic footprint

More than 17,000 people live in South Dakota because of SDSU. Continue Reading State makes large economic footprint

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