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State Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday June 07, 2020 ( 11 items )  

Beacom School of Business Hosts 6th Annual Invent-to-Innovate Competition Virtually
VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 3 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business featured a variety of high school and college talent at the sixth annual Invent-to-Innovate (i2i) Business Model Competition. The competition transitioned to a virtual format in March and the final awards ceremony was held on Friday, April 24. The competition, which started in 2015, is a Shark Tank style competition that gives students the oppor  more

Black Hills State University Makes Changes in Academic Calendar for Fall 2020 Semester
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, June 4 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: Black Hills State University, along with the five other Regental universities, will have a modified calendar the Fall 2020 semester. BHSU plans to start classes on campus Aug. 19, a few days earlier than previously scheduled. Instead of returning to campus after the Thanksgiving recess Nov. 25-29, students will complete their final exams remotely and the semester will finish Dec. 8. "We know students wa  more

Black Hills State University: Statement From President Nichols
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, June 4 -- Black Hills State University issued the following statement: It is with a troubled heart that we write this note of concern and support for the Black community. The events over the last few weeks and following the tragic senseless deaths of African Americans in Georgia, Kentucky, and Minnesota have yet again brought racial injustices to the forefront. We acknowledge the pain of the Black community at BHSU, in our neighboring states, across the country and th  more

Dakota State University Creates Course Offering Internship Experience
MADISON, South Dakota, June 4 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: COVID-19 has impacted a variety of summer activities - from vacations to summer camps -- but also educational opportunities like summer internships. The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences created a computer science experiential research course for students to take during summer 2020. "In mid-spring it became clear that the internship season would be impacted by the pandemic," said Dr. Tom Halverson, p  more

Dakota State University: AdapT Lab Seeks to Solve Human Problems for Those With Disabilities
MADISON, South Dakota, June 3 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: Life's little hurdles affect all people with modern day problems such as keeping devices charged. "We all have issues at home with computers having sufficient charge and enough outlets to keep going on various tasks," said Dr. Peter Hoesing, Director of Sponsored Programs. Individuals with disabilities can have additional hurdles while navigating life from a powered chair or scooter. Solving this and other a  more

S.D. Department of Labor & Regulation: Unemployment Initial Weekly Claims Decrease
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 5 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: During the week of May 24 through May 30, a total of 1,435 initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were processed by the Department of Labor and Regulation. This is a decrease of 2,036 claims from the prior week's total of 3,471 A total of $3.9 million was paid out in state benefits, in addition to $12.0 million paid out in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (F  more

S.D. Gov. Noem Congratulates Justice Jensen on Selection as Next Chief Justice
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 5 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on June 2: Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement congratulating Justice Steven Jensen on his selection as the next Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court: "Congratulations to Justice Steven Jensen on his selection to serve as the next Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court. Justice Jensen is a great public servant and, though he has some big shoes to fill, I'm sur  more

South Dakota Mines Adjusts Fall 2020 Semester Schedule
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, June 4 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will begin the fall semester Aug. 19, three days earlier than previously planned, and conclude classroom instruction by the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, with finals online in the first part of December. The South Dakota Board of Regents announced the same Fall 2020 schedule for all six public universities in the state. "We are working  more

South Dakota State University Adjusts Fall Semester Calendar
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: South Dakota State University will begin its fall semester Aug. 19 and complete on-campus instruction by Thanksgiving, according to a decision by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Semester finals will be conducted remotely Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 7-8. The decision was made among the regents and the six presidents of the state's public higher-education institutions in collaboration with South Dakota Departmen  more

South Dakota State University Names Hansen Interim Dean of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 2 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: South Dakota State University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dennis Hedge announced that Dan Hansen will serve as the interim dean of SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Hansen will replace Jane Mort, who is retiring this month. Hansen's new role begins June 21. "Dan has had a long and successful career at SDSU and we are very fortunate to have him serve in this ro  more

University of South Dakota: Letter From the President - Racism and Recent Events
VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 2 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following letter by President Sheila K. Gestring: Over the past few days, we have witnessed our country in pain, unrest and sadness. We grieve the tragic loss of George Floyd's life, along with countless others whose deaths have shone a light on racism around our nation. Like many of us, I have struggled to determine what it is we can do to effect meaningful and lasting change. How can the country we love so dearly s  more