DSU News Items http://www.dsunews.com 2008-09-05T12:14:12+01:00 text/html 2008-09-03T12:41:35+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/606/24/ 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. text/html 2008-09-01T08:33:20+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/605/18/ 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 kimberlyman@iw.net.Bible StudiesFreshmen 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. )Prayer GroupsPrayer 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) text/html 2008-08-29T12:24:37+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/604/24/ 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. text/html 2008-08-27T13:15:33+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/603/24/ 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 linn.nelson@dsu.edu. text/html 2008-08-22T13:44:03+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/602/21/ 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!” text/html 2008-08-22T10:00:18+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/599/21/ A new scholarship program has been announced that will give South Dakota students interested in science careers the opportunity to study in Italy. text/html 2008-08-22T09:57:25+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/598/21/ 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. text/html 2008-08-22T09:50:19+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/597/21/ 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. text/html 2008-08-22T09:30:13+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/596/21/ Dakota State University announces the new head coach for the women’s basketball program. text/html 2008-08-21T07:58:10+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/594/24/ School is just around the corner, it’s time to start looking for a job! Apply for the Phonathon Position! We offer great wages, YOU MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE and you meet great people! Go to the website below to view more information about the job. Feel free to contact Katie Layman (Katie.Layman@dsu.edu) to set up an interview or apply online at http://www.departments.dsu.edu/phonathon/online-application.htm (http://www.departments.dsu.edu/phonathon/online-application.htm) ! text/html 2008-08-18T11:54:01+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/593/ The Madison After School Program is currently hiring for the up-coming 2008-09 school year. After School Program Assistant positions are available from Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Applications are available at The Community Center front desk. text/html 2008-07-03T06:37:42+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/592/ Please note that your benefits for FY09 (7/1/2008 – 6/30/2009) have been loaded from BOP into Regents Payroll System. As always, SDBOR encourages you to retain a copy of your confirmation document from your enrollment so you can compare to ensure the payroll system is accurate. To locate you benefit statement in the Regents Payroll System, please log into SNAP (http://snap.sdbor.edu). Once logged into SNAP, select the Employee Tab, Employment Details Channel. text/html 2008-06-25T12:52:16+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/591/ The State of South Dakota Fall 2008 internship list has been received and the degree related positions have been posted to the Career Services website. The complete list of positions can be found on the SD Bureau of Personnel website: http://www.state.sd.us/bop/Jobs/Intern/home.htm. HURRY!! The deadline for applying for these internships is coming soon - Friday, August 1, 2008. Students: Don’t wait to pursue these opportunities as they fill fast. If you need any assistance, please stop in to Career Services, 206C Heston Hall. text/html 2008-06-23T08:41:10+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/589/ Pancake Feed Sunday, June 29th at Prairie Village Serving from 9am until Noon All proceeds go towards the Madison Area Youth Baseball Program *Sponsored in part by the Madison Kiwanis* text/html 2008-06-09T06:52:16+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/588/ It's a new date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, to coincide with Madison's Crazy Days celebration and a new location -- the Montgomery Furniture/Lewis Drug parking lot. The show starts at 11:00 am and runs until 1:30 pm; trophies and awards will be presented at 1:00 pm. Register your car or motorcyle for only $15. For more information contact: Eric Johnson, 605-256-6446 or email johnsone7@sio.midco.net. All profits go to Dakota State University scholarships. text/html 2008-06-05T07:48:01+01:00 http://www.dsunews.com http://www.dsunews.com/content/view/587/ Madison Senior Games which is schedule for July 11th-12th is hosting a fund-raiser night on Monday, June 9th at the Pizza Ranch from 5pm to 8pm. During this time, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the games for purchasing medals. Please come out to the Pizza Ranch on the 9th and support the Senior Games and enjoy some delicious food.