Paul Young to transfer to
American Indian Health Research Program - top
Paul Young, fitness director at the Donald E. Young Sports and
Fitness Center on the campus of Black Hills State University, has
accepted a position as a research analyst with the American Indian
Health Research Program (AIHRP) at the university.
As the program's research analyst, Young will provide research and
data collection support and logistical assistance to faculty researchers
who are conducting projects under several American Indian health
disparities grants. He will also develop and implement
educational/training strategies and materials in support of ongoing
research activities.
The BHSU American Indian Health Research Program has established
successful partnerships with the Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council
(TLC) and its 10 member tribes in Montana and Wyoming, the Billings
Area Office of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and IHS health
facilities, the Aberdeen Area Tribal Health Chairmen’s Board (serving
18 tribes in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa), the
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, the South Dakota
Health Research Foundation, and others to develop and conduct research
and programs to address significant health disparities of American
Indians in the Northern Plains.
Young joined the BHSU staff in 1991 as the fitness director and strength
coach. He has a bachelor’s degree from BHSU and a master's degree from
South Dakota State University. He has taught at the elementary, middle
school and university levels and is a certified strength and
conditioning specialist.
Regents recognize three
student groups - top
BHSU student Peter Schwiesow (center),
who is a member of the Health Services student organization, accepts the
Award for Academic Excellence from Dr. Harvey Jewett, president of the
S.D. Board of Regents. Schwiesow is a pre-dentistry student from Rapid
City. Dr. Charles Lamb, BHSU biology faculty member who advises the
student group, is pictured on the left.
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Three Black Hills State University student groups were recently
honored by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
The Award for Academic Excellence was presented to the Health
Sciences Student Organization at BHSU. This organization, which has 64
members, encourages students to balance academic, social, and
professional involvement while on campus. Incoming freshmen are paired
with upperclassmen in the same professional field to assist those new
students through their early years at BHSU. This gives upper level
students an opportunity to mentor their younger peers in academic and
extracurricular activities within the health care profession. Because
this group interacts directly with outside experts, BHSU has become very
successful in placing their health care students in graduate school
programs. The group sponsors guest speakers and hosts the annual middle
school science fair. They also volunteer and participate in other campus
programs.
The Community Service Award was presented to the BHSU Honors Program
student organization for their extensive campus and community
involvement. Honors students commit to volunteer and service activities
when they are admitted to the program. Students this year were involved
in such activities as Adopt-A-Highway, a campus blood drive, the Junior
Jackets Spelling Bee, and a stress management seminar.
The Award for Organizational Leadership was presented to the
Collegiate Outdoor Leadership Program (COLP) focuses on group team
building by sponsoring leadership development opportunities for members,
the campus community, and outdoor enthusiasts. Members of this
organization have served as guides for outdoor trips, hikes and rock
climbing classes. They have volunteer at the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery
and have worked with the Youth Outdoors Day and the U.S. Forest Service
to clean and maintain trails in the Northern Hills.
Nationally recognized teacher
will offer night course in American Indian history and culture -
top
Robert Cook, a nationally recognized teacher and Black Hills State
University alumnus, will teach a night course in American Indian history
and culture at BHSU this spring.
The course, Early American Indian History and Culture, will be held
Monday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. during the spring 2007 semester. In the
course, Cook will explore the social, cultural, political, and economic
history of the Indian peoples of North America.
Cook was recently named the National Indian Education Association’s
Teacher of the Year for his exceptional achievement in teaching Indian
students and his efforts to improve the quality of life for his students
and the people in his community through education. He also received the
2006 Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Educator of the Year and a 2005
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.
An enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cook has taught for 17
years. Prior to his current position as a teacher at Central High School
in Rapid City, Cook taught at Red Cloud, Crow Creek and Little Wound.
For more information on Cook’s course or other courses offered at
BHSU this spring, contact the Admissions Office at 642-6343 or visit
www.BHSU.edu/ClassSchedules.
Nearly 300 attend President's
Pancake Breakfast - top
 Nearly 300 Black Hills State University students were served during
the annual finals week late night breakfast in the Marketplace according
to Julianna Larson, coordinator of the President’s Pancake Breakfast
event. The popular event, which is held every semester during finals
week, is a way to show support for BHSU students who have been putting
in late hours studying for final exams.
Larsen expressed her thanks to Tim Johnston, dining services
director, for all of his help. Other volunteers included: Scott Ahola,
Danielle Brady, Amanda Caster, DeeAnn Dorfschmidt, Gary Hagerty, Judith
Haislett, Janette Hettick, Michelle Hoffman, Arlene Holmes, Susan Hupp,
Margee Huseman, Mike Isaacson, Ian Laber, Juli Larson, Peggy Madrid,
Katie McDonald, Ellen Melaragno, Dallas Olson, Kristi Pearce, Erin
Power, President Kay Schallenkamp, Ken Schallenkamp, Eileen Thomas, Jen
Tifone, Deaver Traywick, Larry Vrooman and Pam Wegner. In addition to
serving food to the students, Retention Center representatives Joe
Valades and Bonnie Alberts were available for last minute advising for
students who weren’t yet registered for the spring semester.
More than 150 presents collected
during annual toy drive - top
 Donna Trainum, VISTA director (left) along with Black
Hills State University volunteers, prepare donated gifts for the annual
Red Shirt Table toy and gift drive sponsored by Black Hills State
University.
According to Trainum the event was a great success
with more than 150 presents delivered to children at the Red Shirt Table
school. In addition, presents were given to elders and pre-school
students in the community.
“Thank you everyone for your generosity in making this
sixth annual event a huge success,” Trainum said. “We appreciate all the
individuals who donated and assisted in this effort.”
The event was a campus and community collaborative
effort. The BHSU Bookstore staff donated 26 pencil boxes as well as
origami sets and pads of paper. Tranium noted that individual donors
purchased supplies with needed and useful school supplies. The gifts
were wrapped with the assistance of volunteers at the Canyon Hills
Center. Approximately $400 in cash was donated to cover the cost of
refreshments and additional gifts. The Spearfish Ambulance Service
donated first aid supplies for individual students as well as supplies
for the school nurse.
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