WANTED: Musicians!

The Dakota State University Concert Choir and Concert Band will start rehearsals on Thursday, September 4 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.  The Choir meets from 4:00-4:50 and the Band meets from 5:30-6:20.  There is no audition required.  Just come and bring a friend!  It’s a great way to make new friends and to make music together.

Contact Barb (5646) or Dennis (5084) Hegg if you have any questions or concerns.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Announces Fall Bible Study Schedule

Are you looking to develop some friendships that will last? Do you want to go deeper in your faith? Do you need a challenge or some accountability? Check out one of our Bible Studies, where we don’t just talk about the Bible, we learn how to study it and apply it. These studies will be beginning the third week of school (September 15th) If you have any questions about any of these bible studies, feel free to email Kimberly Kavney at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bible Studies

Freshmen Men's Bible Study - lead by Zach Schneider (Thursdays, 8pm in the west 8-plexes, Rm 13)

Freshmen Women's Bible Study - lead by Candice Bierle & Jenny Friederich (Wednesdays, 7pm in Emry Hall Rm 206)

Apologetics & Discipleship Bible Study - lead by Matt Paulson & Jasen Haller (Mondays, 8pm in the west 8-plexes, Rm 13)

"Seeking the Truth" - lead by Valerie Pherson & Jenna Lilyquist (Time & Location TBD)

Women's Bible Study - lead by Sarah Nelson (Thursdays, 7pm at Sarah's apt. {See Sarah for directions: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 605-695-0926})

Prayer Groups

Prayer & Fasting - Wednesday's at 12:00 PM in the Regents Room (starting fall semester)

Prayer Group - lead by Daryl Becker (Time & Location TBD)

Prayer Warriors - Lead by Jordan Lindgren (After Impact! each Tuesday)

Student Run Advertising Agency

There will be a new student-run advertising agency on campus this semester. One of the primary goals of this agency is to provide students with a unique hands-on educational experience. Students will be able to apply classroom concepts to agency projects while gaining greater knowledge of how a professional advertising agency functions.

Another primary goal of the agency is to offer our services to any department or organization at DSU that is in need of marketing skills. Initially our services will focus on print and web design but our goal is to eventually build a full-service advertising and marketing agency.

Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 10, 5:30-6:30 in Beadle 334. All students are welcome.

Models needed for figure drawing classes

The DSU Art department would like to hire models for two sections of Art 213 Figure Drawing. Applicants must be responsible, mature and willing to pose at least partially nude. Hourly rate is approximately $10. Pay will be determined based on experience and availability.

For further information please email Linn Nelson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dakota State is #1 Again Says U.S.News & World Report’s Annual Survey

For the third consecutive year, Dakota State University in Madison is the highest ranked public baccalaureate college in the Midwest according to U.S.News & World Report magazine’s annual analysis of “America’s Best Colleges 2009.” 

Dakota State is ranked first in the Top Public Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest region. 

In response to the ranking, Dakota State President Dr. Doug Knowlton stated, “I hope everyone associated with Dakota State, including our alumni, faculty/staff, students and all the citizens of South Dakota are proud of this ongoing recognition. Three years in succession we have been evaluated at this level by U.S. News and other universities in our region. To be recognized through this process as the best public university in our group is so gratifying.  This is symbolic of the dynamic institution that is DSU!”

New Scholarship Announced for Science Students

A new scholarship program has been announced that will give South Dakota students interested in science careers the opportunity to study in Italy.

Dakota State Offers 12-Hour Certificate in Research Computing

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Dakota State University is broadening its outreach in high-tech computing with a new certificate program. University officials said the 12 credit-hour program is intended for individuals not currently enrolled in college who want to expand their computer science skills into high-performance computing.

Dakota State Names New Vice President

Dakota State announces the hiring of Jesse Wise as Vice President of Student Affairs.

Wise is currently the Dean of Student Life at Bowie State University in Bowie, MD, a position he has held since 2005. Prior to being named Dean, he served as director of student and resident life at Bowie State.  Wise has prior experience as the area housing coordinator at Bowie, and as the coordinator of the peer mentoring program at University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

Dakota State University Names Women’s Basketball Coach

Dakota State University announces the new head coach for the women’s basketball program.

DSU Phonathon is Hiring