http://www.bhsu.edu RSS feeds for Black Hills State University 60 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/BHSU-hosts-scholarship-contest-for-prospective-students.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4570 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4570&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/BHSU-hosts-scholarship-contest-for-prospective-students.aspx Black Hills State University is giving away a $1,000 scholarship to one lucky incoming freshman during a post-holiday scholarship contest. To enter the contest students must submit a photo of themselves posing with the BHSU displays at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City or the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4570 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Rapid-City-business-receives-grant.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4569 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4569&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Rapid-City-business-receives-grant.aspx AcV2 architecture, a collaborative design practice in Rapid City, is one of two businesses selected from South Dakota to receive a $1000 Sam’s Club gift card in addition to training through SCORE, a Small Business Administration (SBA) resource partner. The business was nominated by the South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO), located on the campus of Black Hills State University.   AcV2 architecture specializes in adaptively reusing existing buildings and creating infill solutions that catalyze smart growth and renewal. Owner, Patri Acevedo-Riker holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the Universidad de Puerto Rico in San Juan, PR and a Master of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Acevedo-Riker is licensed to practice architecture in the states of South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana and Wyoming.   “In no other place I resided, have I ever encountered an organization as dedicated to the success of women entrepreneurs as the SD CEO. Simply being considered for this grant is a huge honor for me. My successful nomination process is but one example of how SD CEO champions women-owned businesses in South Dakota,” said Acevedo-Riker   Helen Merriman, director of the SD CEO said, “The grant will provide Patri with access and travel to a two-day educational event designed to help grow her business.”   Double Duty Portable Storage & Movers, LLC in Aberdeen is the other South Dakota business to receive the grant.   The 102 U.S. small businesses were selected based on each business’ need and commitment to ongoing learning and growth in an effort to expand year-round support for small business growth and success. SCORE will sponsor a two-day “High Speed Growth Seminar” especially for the 102 winners, a special training program featuring key executives and workshops on attracting customers, branding, online marketing and developing a sales plan.   The SD CEO is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the components or participants’ opinions, products or services. SD CEO operates under Cooperative Agreement SBAHQ-11-W-0038. Sheryl Holman Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4569 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4568/Registration-opens-for-BHSU-Visitor-Pass-program.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4568 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4568&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4568/Registration-opens-for-BHSU-Visitor-Pass-program.aspx Spearfish resident Lorrie Keim is not a registered student of Black Hills State University; however, she is often on campus sitting in a classroom discussing Shakespeare, art, and history. Keim is one of several community members who are taking advantage of the BHSU Visitor Pass program. The Visitor Pass, which is available for $100 per class, allows community members to observe a class on an available space basis. The program allows individuals to be in a class with BHSU students learning from the University’s outstanding faculty and taking part in in-depth discussions without the required assignments, term papers and tests. Community members may take up to two classes per semester. BHSU courses at the University Center – Rapid City are also available for Visitor Pass attendees. Ken and Vivian Couch of Buffalo Gap have been taking courses at the University Center for five years. The Couches, who are involved in community affairs, have focused their studies on political science.  “It really has been enlightening to us,”Ken said of the Visitor Pass program. Not only have they enjoyed the learning,they have enjoyed getting to know the students and the professors. “There are some really, really dedicated students there,” Ken said noting that most of them are working and raising a family while attending classes.   With the Visitor Pass, the Couches are not required to complete the assignments; however, Ken and Vivian choose to participate in writing papers and giving oral presentations. “The professors are really kind to us old people,” Ken said.“They have made us a part of the class and we appreciate that.” Visitor Pass registration for spring semester classes begins Wednesday, Dec. 26. To obtain a visitor pass contact Johanna Best at 642-6044.The spring semester at BHSU begins Thursday, Jan. 10. For more detailed information about the Visitor Pass or to browse a list of spring 2013 courses that are eligible see www.BHSU.edu/VisitorPass. Michelle Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4568 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4567/BHSU-students-create-GIS-maps-for-campus-and-community-organizations.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4567 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4567&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4567/BHSU-students-create-GIS-maps-for-campus-and-community-organizations.aspx Black Hills State University students spent the semester creating geographic information systems (GIS) maps that will be used by the University and other Spearfish organizations. The mapping was part of Dr. Abigail Domagall’s final project for a GIS/GPS course. This is the second year Domagall, BHSU assistant professor of geology, has incorporated outside clients in the mapping assignment. Michelle Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4567 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4566/BHSU-Presidents-Gallery-features-work-of-Midwest-photographer.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4566 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4566&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4566/BHSU-Presidents-Gallery-features-work-of-Midwest-photographer.aspx Nebraska native Dan Contonis’ passion for photography began at a young age when his parents first bought him a Kodak Duo-flex viewfinder camera. While he worked as a property and casualty insurance agent for many years, his love for photography never waned, and he now has several photographs on exhibit in the President’s Gallery, located on the second floor of Woodburn Hall at Black Hills State University. Contonis’ show runs through Feb. 22. Michelle Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4566 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4565/Board-of-Regents-approve-masters-degree-in-sustainability-for-BHSU.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4565 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4565&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4565/Board-of-Regents-approve-masters-degree-in-sustainability-for-BHSU.aspx The Board of Regents recently approved a new graduate degree in sustainability at Black Hills State University, a move that will prepare students for cutting-edge careers in a variety of industries in South Dakota. Michelle Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4565 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4564/SD-Board-of-Regents-approves-new-masters-degree-in-secondary-education-at-BHSU.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4564 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4564&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4564/SD-Board-of-Regents-approves-new-masters-degree-in-secondary-education-at-BHSU.aspx The South Dakota Board of Regents recently approved a master’s degree in secondary education at Black Hills State University. The new graduate program provides the opportunity for a student who has a bachelor’s degree in a content teaching field to certify as a high school and middle school teacher while completing a master’s degree, according to Dr. Pat Simpson, dean of the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences at BHSU. Michelle Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4564 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4563/BHSU-alumnis-goal-of-providing-game-time-for-Indian-athletes-turns-into-regional-cultural-event.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4563 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4563&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4563/BHSU-alumnis-goal-of-providing-game-time-for-Indian-athletes-turns-into-regional-cultural-event.aspx When the 36th annual Lakota Nation Invitational tips off Wednesday at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Black Hills State University alumni Bryan Brewer and Dave Archambault will have front row seats, just as they did at the first tournament they organized in 1977. The two helped found the LNI, at first named the All IndianTournament, as a way to provide play time for their basketball players. Neitheranticipated the legacy they were beginning. Michelle Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4563 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4562/BHSU-Psychology-Club-hosts-Take-Back-the-Night-event.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4562 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4562&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4562/BHSU-Psychology-Club-hosts-Take-Back-the-Night-event.aspx At least one out of every three women worldwide has been beaten or sexually abused in her lifetime; however, less than 50 percent of these crimes are reported. Black Hills State University has joined in the campaign to raise awareness of this abuse and provide an open dialogue about it. Michelle Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4562 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4561/SD-CEO-to-host-monthly-women-in-networking-luncheon.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4561 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4561&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4561/SD-CEO-to-host-monthly-women-in-networking-luncheon.aspx The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO), the women’s business center at Black Hills State University, will host the monthly Women in Networking (WIN) lunch at the Spearfish Holiday Inn Swarm Room Tuesday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Sheryl Holman Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4561 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4560/BHSU-band-and-choir-perform-in-Capitol-Rotunda.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4560 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4560&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4560/BHSU-band-and-choir-perform-in-Capitol-Rotunda.aspx   The Black Hills State University Jazz Band and Chamber Singers performed in the Capitol Rotunda Dec. 8 from 1-2 p.m. for Christmas at the Capitol 2012 in Pierre.     Sheryl Holman Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4560 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4558/BHSU-student-groups-honored-by-South-Dakota-Board-of-Regents.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4558 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4558&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4558/BHSU-student-groups-honored-by-South-Dakota-Board-of-Regents.aspx Three Black Hills State University student organizations were recently honored by the South Dakota Board of Regents for their outstanding academic, community, and leadership service. Swarm Advertising Solutions, Yellow Jackets Vets Club and ShutterBuzz were recognized during the BOR meeting this week. Michelle Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4558 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/Final-class-project-prompts-awareness-of-world-and-local-hunger-problem.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4557 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4557&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4557/Final-class-project-prompts-awareness-of-world-and-local-hunger-problem.aspx Hans Nelson needed the final project for his Early Childhood Development course to “make a difference” – a plan that would affect the lives of children. Nelson, along with fellow classmates, felt a Hunger Banquet would not only bring awareness to the global hunger problem, but also shed light on the problem locally. Michelle Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4557 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4556/Hoffman-and-Porterfield-recognized-as-BHSU-highest-ranking-graduates.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4556 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4556&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4556/Hoffman-and-Porterfield-recognized-as-BHSU-highest-ranking-graduates.aspx Grace Hoffman, elementary and special education major from Gary, and Brittan Porterfield, English education major from Sturgis, will be honored as the highest ranking students during the Black Hills University Fall 2012 commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. Michelle Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4556 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4555/BHSU-tourism-students-present-five-year-tourism-plan-for-City-of-Redfield.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4555 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4555&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4555/BHSU-tourism-students-present-five-year-tourism-plan-for-City-of-Redfield.aspx A semester’s worth of research, interviews, site visits and planning culminated this week as four teams of Black Hill State University tourism students presented their vision for the future of the City of Redfield. The student teams, who are in Dr. Ignatius Cahyanto’s Tourism Planning and Development class, each created a five-year sustainable tourism plan for the city, located in the north east part of South Dakota. Michelle Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4555 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4554/BHSU-will-hold-fall-commencement-this-weekend.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4554 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4554&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4554/BHSU-will-hold-fall-commencement-this-weekend.aspx Black Hills State University will recognize 208 candidates for graduation during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. Michelle Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4554 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4553/Top-teams-announced-for-fall-session-of-South-Dakota-Stock-Market-Game.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4553 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4553&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4553/Top-teams-announced-for-fall-session-of-South-Dakota-Stock-Market-Game.aspx The fall session of the South Dakota Stock Market Game(SDSMG), sponsored in part by Black Hills State University, concluded with more than 580 students from 21 schools participating. During the 10-week trading period, students formed 215 teams of stock market investors and researched various companies and industries before purchasing online shares with $100,000 in cyber funds. Michelle Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4553 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4550/BHSU-helps-make-holidays-special-for-Red-Shirt-community.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4550 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4550&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4550/BHSU-helps-make-holidays-special-for-Red-Shirt-community.aspx The conference room in the Black Hills State University Life Sciences Laboratory was turned into Santa’s workshop last week as a handful of graduate students and professors filled 77 stockings of donated items from pencils and calculators to socks, hats and games which were delivered to the Red Shirt community this week. The stuffed stockings, however, are just a part of the donations that were brought to the community as part of an ongoing tradition started by two BHSU students 12 years ago. Michelle Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4550 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4548/BHSU-students-use-art-to-send-sustainability-message.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4548 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4548&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4548/BHSU-students-use-art-to-send-sustainability-message.aspx Americans annually use and dispose of 100 billion plastic shopping bags; however, only 1-2 percent of these shopping bags are recycled. Some of these plastic bags are now hanging from the ceiling of Black Hills State University’s David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union attached to photographs of the plastic bags in nature and facts on the effect these bags have on the environment. Michelle Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4548 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4547/Local-senior-citizens-award-winning-art-on-exhibit-at-BHSUs-Ruddell-Art-Gallery.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4547 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4547&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4547/Local-senior-citizens-award-winning-art-on-exhibit-at-BHSUs-Ruddell-Art-Gallery.aspx Award-winning art from local MasterWorks artists will be on display at the Black Hills State University Ruddell Art Gallery through the beginning of January. The works of art displayed are from winners of the 16thAnnual South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA) Dakota MasterWorks Art Show held earlier this fall. Sponsored by SDHCA, Home Federal Bank, and KELOLAND television, the competition showcases the art talents and creativity of older South Dakotans. This year’s competitors range in age from 60 to 96. Michelle Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4547 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4546/BHSU-ranked-as-safest-and-most-affordable-University-on-two-national-blogs.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4546 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4546&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4546/BHSU-ranked-as-safest-and-most-affordable-University-on-two-national-blogs.aspx Black Hills State University has been ranked on two national blogs as one of the safest and most affordable universities. Michelle Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4546 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4545/BHSU-student-photography-exhibit-opens.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4545 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4545&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4545/BHSU-student-photography-exhibit-opens.aspx The culmination of a semester’s work from some of Black Hills State University’s most creative and talented photography students is currently on display in the University’s Photographers Gallery. The exhibit “All In” is a collection of more than 100 photographs taken by students enrolled in the Contemporary Issues in Photography course this fall. The exhibition will be on display in the lower level Jonas Hall gallery through Jan. 29. An opening reception was held last night for the exhibit. Michelle Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4545 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4543/BHSU-faculty-and-staff-transform-lives.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4543 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4543&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4543/BHSU-faculty-and-staff-transform-lives.aspx Black Hills State University faculty and staff are transforming lives and making headlines. Michelle Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4543 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4542/Performance-artists-speaks-on-her-conceptual-way-of-illustrating-the-wonders-of-science.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4542 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4542&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4542/Performance-artists-speaks-on-her-conceptual-way-of-illustrating-the-wonders-of-science.aspx For artistic director and choreographer Jodi Lomask, it is the mysteries of the world that inspire her work, and the creative minds of scientists and artists that collaborate to unravel those mysteries. Lomask brought her unique perspective on art and science to the Black Hills State University campus earlier this week. Michelle Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4542 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4539/Students-incorporate-recycling-with-art-lessons.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4539 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4539&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4539/Students-incorporate-recycling-with-art-lessons.aspx Black Hills State University art students in Desy Shoenewies’s classes took an interdisciplinary and environmental approach to their latest art project. The students, elementary education and art education majors,included garbage items in their art as they developed and presented their lesson plans to their fellow classmates. The two art projects, now displayed on the third floor of Woodburn, both use recycled materials and teach a lesson beyond art. Michelle Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4539 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4538/BHSU-student-entrepreneurs-helping-environment-one-can-at-a-time.aspx#Comments 1 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=3454&ModuleID=5092&ArticleID=4538 http://www.bhsu.edu/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4538&PortalID=0&TabID=3454 http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4538/BHSU-student-entrepreneurs-helping-environment-one-can-at-a-time.aspx While earning their degrees at Black Hills State University, Kalani Corpuz, a mass communication major from Rapid City, and Markus Heinrich,a business administration entrepreneurship major from Whitewood, saw an opportunity to increase recycling. Their focus on being environmentally friendly ultimately led to the creation of a business, Cans 2 Cans Recycling LLC. Michelle Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4538