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Humanities & Culture
New York City Trip Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Art Students
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Mar 21, 2025
Mandernach, Sandvig and Venjohn to Present ‘Frame of Mind’ Exhibition April 25
Three University of South Dakota students, Lauren Mandernach, Brianna Sandvig and Natalie Venjohn will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Frame of Mind,” at the John A. Day Gallery on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Nov 27, 2024
USD Opera Wins First Place in National Opera Competition
The University of South Dakota Opera production of "Notes on Viardot" was awarded first place in the Collegiate Production Competition sponsored by the National Opera Association.
Nov 21, 2024
USD Music Students Claim Top Prizes in State Competitions
USD music students were among the top prizewinners at two competitions hosted by the South Dakota Music Teachers Association (SDMTA) at Black Hills State University on November 8th.
Nov 21, 2024
USD Theatre Presents ‘The Lightning Thief’
The University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre will present “The Lightning Thief” in the Wayne S. Knutson Theater on Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8.
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Alumni
USD Alumna Nicole Decker Found the Right Note in Her Career as Director of Bands
As head band director at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota alumna Nicole Decker ’14 shapes the lives of young musicians and inspires a new generation of leaders in music.
Mural On The Wall: USD Artists Inspire Through Community-Based Art
Through their community art group, Mural On The Wall (OTW), artists Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez are inspiring engagement and conversation in rural communities in South Dakota and beyond.
Alumnus and 2023 Bush Fellow Joe Williams Leads With Intentionality
University of South Dakota alumnus Joe Williams ’07 is driven by intentionality. From bringing Native American art to larger audiences to elevating the voices of Native creative leaders through a well-known podcast, Williams is intentional with everything he does.
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A USD Melody: Alumna Lauren Paul's Rise in the World of Opera
Summary: Lauren Paul’s journey to professional opera began with a love for classical music inspired by her late father. At USD, Paul honed her skills through rehearsals, performances and expert mentorship. Now a rising star in the opera world, Paul credits USD with preparing her for success in this competitive field.
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Pianist Victor Rosenbaum to Visit USD Oct. 3-4
Summary: The University of South Dakota Department of Music and the National Music Museum are honored to host legendary pianist and pedagogue Victor Rosenbaum on Oct. 3-4 for a variety of events.
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Ceramics Exhibition in Honor and Memory of Michael Hill on Display in John A. Day Gallery
Summary: The University of South Dakota Art Galleries presents “Connection through Function,” an exhibition featuring ceramics alumni, open now through Sept. 27 in the John A. Day Gallery inside the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD’s Vermillion campus.
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College of Fine Arts Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients
Summary: The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame recipients.
