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    Rapid City mayor says stay home  May 2, 2008
    Black Hills State University main campus. Calvary Christian School. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Rural areas struggling to recruit teachers  Apr 22, 2008
    Mark Braun knows exactly where he's going when he graduates from Black Hills State University - home ... One chance for schools to find good candidates is this Monday's teacher job fair at Black Hills State University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Grads take the fast track to the classroom  Apr 22, 2008
    Hamilton is one of 20 people this year taking advantage of Black Hills State University's Project SELECT. ... It's just one of the many ways, said Nancy Hall, Dean of the College of Education at Black Hills State University, that school officials are trying to combat teacher shortages, particularly at rural schools ... Hamilton is a student in the Project SELECT program at Black Hills State University, which helps fight teacher shortages by training people with bachelor's degrees to be teachers... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Scientists go to Lead for science workshop  Apr 21, 2008
    7 p.m. Thursday, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. -- Physicist Hitoshi Murayama of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will present "Cosmology for everyone." 7 p.m. Friday, School of Mines campus, Rapid City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Historian questions claims that knife belonged to Crazy Horse  Apr 18, 2008
    But Donovin Sprague, a university instructor at Black Hills State University and Crazy Horse Memorial, says he has questions about the knife's authenticity. "From this 38-page document, I am very skeptical. It's very well written. They spent a lot of time researching, but I've found a whole lot of areas of question," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    White House science adviser visits Homestake lab  Apr 18, 2008
    - Physicist Bob Svoboda, who will install an experiment in the Sanford Lab, will talk about "searching for 'dark matter'" at the student union at Black Hills State University on Thursday, April 24. - Physicist Hitoshi Murayama, a neutrino researcher and popular lecturer, will present "cosmology for everyone" on Friday, April 25 at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Deep Science for Everyone  Apr 18, 2008
    The Sanford Lab s co-sponsors for the lectures are the Homestake Collaboration, Black Hills State University, South Dakota School of Mines, Lead High School and the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center. Those organizations promise that the deep science being studied in Lead can educate us all. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Golf: Eagles set pace at Hardrocker Invite  Apr 15, 2008
    Black Hills State University finished in fourth place with a total of 784 and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology shot 924. Allyson Malzahn led the Eagles with a two-day total of 165. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    College track & field: Hellman wins 100-meter hurdles at U of Marys Marauder Open  Apr 14, 2008
    BISMARCK, N.D. The Black Hills State University men s and women s track and field teams competed against several strong squads at the Maurader Open in Bismarck, N.D. on Sunday. (22). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    College golf: Chadron women, Minot men take early lead  Apr 14, 2008
    Black Hills State University is in fourth place with a total of 394 and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology shot 451. (22). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Scientists to meet in Lead for deep-lab planning  Apr 13, 2008
    -- Physicist Bob Svoboda of the University of California at Davis will talk about "Searching for 'dark matter' at the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake." Svoboda will speak at the Student Union at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on Thursday, April 24 ... The Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake is sponsoring the lecture series, along with Black Hills State University, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Lead High School, the Homestake DUSEL Collaboration and... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Rodeo: Stampede rodeo planned for April 24-25  Apr 11, 2008
    Black Hills State University ... SPEARFISH The annual Black Hills State University Will Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede Rodeo will be April 24-25 at the Seven Down Arena. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Area scene: Special Olympics to host two spring events  Apr 9, 2008
    On Friday, the Spring Games track and field event will be at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Events begin at 8 a.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Hill City athletic director battles Lou Gehrig's disease  Apr 8, 2008
    The couple has three grown children, Clint is in Sioux Falls, Wade attends Northern State University in Aberdeen and Katie attends Black Hills State University in Spearfish. We re supposed to be enjoying this time, Cory said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Junior high jazz band goes to the black hills  Apr 5, 2008
    Published: Friday, April 4, 2008 2:03 PM MDT The Twin Spruce Junior High Jazz Band will participate with jazz bands and choirs from three states in the Black Hills Jazz Festival on Monday at Black Hills State University. The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, is free and open to the public. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Homestake lab workshop brings world-class scientists to South Dakota  Apr 4, 2008
    During a presentation Thursday at the 10th Annual Black Hills Research Symposium at Black Hills State University, lab director Jose Alonso said research scientists are interested in establishing connections and relationships with local people ... Thursday, April 24, at Black Hills State University, Robert Svoboda of the University of California, Davis, will speak. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    College track: Outdoor season begins at O'Harra Stadium  Mar 30, 2008
    Black Hills State University had several top performances beginning with Shannon Hellman, who won four state hurdle titles while running for Douglas High School, and led the way again on Saturday winning the 100-meter hurdles with ease in 14. 15 seconds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Trautman seeks re-election to Pennington County Commission  Mar 29, 2008
    Trautman, 56, a native South Dakotan, grew up on a ranch near Hermosa, graduated from Rapid City Central High School and attended Black Hills State University. She worked in the financial industry in the Black Hills for more than 30 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Area scene: Walk-run planned in Spearfish  Mar 28, 2008
    For more information, call Black Hills State University Student Support Services at 642-6294. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    School board race over before it began  Mar 27, 2008
    Swanson, who teaches English in Rapid City for Black Hills State University, said he never expected to be unopposed for the school board. "This all happened very fast," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Women's basketball: Jackets set new bar  Mar 27, 2008
    SPEARFISH After a couple of frustrating seasons with the goal tantalizing close to being reached the Black Hills State University women s basketball team broke through in 2008. the team never slowed gaining confidence along the way. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Martinson announces run for city council  Mar 26, 2008
    She graduated from Sturgis Brown High School and attended Western Dakota Technical Institute, Black Hills State University and National American University. She is single and has no children but has family in the area, including her mother and sister, who are "great people to look up to," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Tom Hills seeks District 31 senate seat  Mar 26, 2008
    He taught government and political science classes and administrated at Black Hills State University for 34 years. He is a native of western South Dakota and previously served as a South Dakota delegate to the Republican National Convention. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Women's basketball: Jackets gain hoops transfer from Montana  Mar 26, 2008
    By the Black Hills State University Wednesday, March 26, 2008. SPEARFISH Jenna Bolstad has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for Black Hills State. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Kirsch a candidate in Ward 1  Mar 26, 2008
    Kirsch earned a business degree from Black Hills State University. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, bicycling and camping. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Women's basketball: Vedvei, Haughian selected as All-Americans  Mar 22, 2008
    RAPID CITY The 2008 NAIA Division II Women s Basketball All-American teams were announced with South Dakota School of Mines senior Melanie Vedvei and Black Hills State University senior Lacey Haughian both receiving first team honors ... Melanie Vedvei, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lacey Haughian, Black Hills State University; Debbie Remmerde, Northwestern College; Dani Gass, Morningside College; Lindsey Ducey, Hastings College; Jenna Matson, MidAmerica Nazarene University;... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Volleyball: NAU athletes weigh options  Mar 20, 2008
    Coaches from nearby NAIA programs at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, nearby South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City and Dickinson State University in North Dakota visited with the team at the NAU campus on Wednesday. Representatives from NCAA Div. II Chadron State College in Nebraska are slated to come to Rapid City today. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    National American ends storied volleyball and rodeo programs  Mar 19, 2008
    The current team will compete at five rodeos this spring, starting at South Dakota State University on April 11-13, and including the Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Stampede on April 24-25 and the final Maverick Stampede on April 26-27. Lowery amassed a 188-11 record at the helm of the volleyball program, winning NAIA national championships in 2002 and 2006. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Youth groups benefit from home show  Mar 9, 2008
    He expected about 3,000 people at this year's home show, the 22nd annual, held at the Donald E. Young Center field house at Black Hills State University. "This area is an important market in the Northern Hills, so we get vendors and consumers from all over this region," Gannaway said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    State tourney a family affair for Bardens  Mar 6, 2008
    Cady plans to attend Black Hills State University this fall, majoring in teaching and coaching. Carsey hopes to continue playing basketball in her junior and senior year of high school and would like to play college basketball. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Spearfish man to be honored as an 'Outstanding Citizen'  Mar 4, 2008
    But today, Haug, 27, lives on his own, works at Wal-Mart in Spearfish, and attends Black Hills State University. Recently, he was nominated by South Dakota Advocacy Services for the "Outstanding Citizen with a Disability Award," which he will receive at the Governor's Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 4, in Pierre. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Women's basketball: BHSU wins DAC title  Mar 3, 2008
    SPEARFISH After a hiatus of six years, Black Hills State University women s basketball team is returning to the national tournament. The Lady Jackets downed Mayville State 75-65 in the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon at the Young Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Read more. .  Mar 1, 2008
    Wenko has earned a Bachelor of Science in hospitality administration from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. and holds an MBA in tourism management with an emphasis on sustainable destination development from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. A recent oil industry survey anticipates that the emerging Bakken play will require some 3,000 additional workers a year over the next four years. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Women's basketball: Jackets reach DAC final  Feb 28, 2008
    SPEARFISH On a day in which Black Hills State University celebrated its 125th anniversary, the Lady Yellow Jackets moved one win away from earning a berth in the. (39). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    West River university land measure approved  Feb 27, 2008
    The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Sen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Good, Bad & Ugly  Feb 26, 2008
    THE GOOD: Not to be outdone in college mascot news, Black Hills State University announced the naming of its Yellow Jackets mascot this week. According to university folklore, BHSU first adopted the Yellow Jacket mascot in the late 1920s, after a fan yelled go you yellow jackets at the football team, which was wearing yellow jackets to stay warm during an exceptionally cold game. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Track and field: BHSU, Dickinson State win DAC  Feb 24, 2008
    SPEARFISH Black Hills State University women and Dickinson State men continued their dominance, winning team titles at the Dakota Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field meet Saturday at the Young Center. (43). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Guitar Masters 2008  Feb 23, 2008
    And Royer is a professor of music and jazz band at Black Hills State University. Together, they make up an accomplished jazz duo in the Northern Hills. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    West River university plan moves ahead  Feb 22, 2008
    The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. The donated land is along Interstate 90, on the eastern side of Rapid City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Flip that room  Feb 22, 2008
    This weekend, 75 Black Hills State University rooms may get a fresh coat of paint as part of Resident Life s efforts to create a homey environment for students. To get some decorating tips, the students may even want to tour the Flip That Room contest winner in Thomas Hall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Black Hills timber industry fights 'LEED'  Feb 21, 2008
    For example, the Black Hills State University student union was renovated to meet the LEED silver standard. LEED has four levels -- from lowest to highest, certified, silver, gold and platinum. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Students plan a different kind of spring break  Feb 17, 2008
    These students and two advisers from Black Hills State University will make the world a greener place by traveling to Seattle for the fourth annual Alternative Spring Break ... Heather Thompson, a junior mass-communication major at Black Hills State University, sells raffle tickets to raise money for her upcoming Alternative Spring Break trip to Seattle. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    BHSU sees banner enrollment gains  Feb 16, 2008
    The spring 2008 semester at Black Hills State University has the highest spring enrollment at the school in more than a decade, a school spokeswoman said Thursday ... "Our visionary founding fathers would likely be pleased to see that Black Hills State University has emerged as a leader in higher education, and now, 125 years later, is thriving with increasing enrollment and greater than ever interest in our quality innovative educational programs," Schallenkamp said in a prepared statement. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Lauren Pelon Musique Company to explore roots of music  Feb 16, 2008
    The Lauren Pelon Musique Company will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Clare and Josef Meier Recital Hall at Black Hills State University. (194). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Women's basketball: BHSU stays atop DAC with victory  Feb 16, 2008
    VALLEY CITY, ND No. 15-ranked Black Hills State University had three players score in double figures as the Lady Yellow Jackets stung Valley City State University 68-51 in Dakota Athletic Conference basketball action. (39). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Health briefs for Feb. 11  Feb 12, 2008
    Black Hills State University faculty and students gave their health and wellness presentations recently at the annual South Dakota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance conference in Aberdeen. Betsy Silva, the conference s College Teacher of the Year recipient and chair of the BHSU Department of Physical Education and Health, along with physical education seniors Matt Oliver and Derek Nelson and junior Breon Schroeder, presented Implementing Wellness Policy: A Success... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    'Drive-By Shooting' coming to Hill City  Feb 11, 2008
    Commercial photographer and Black Hills State University graduate Rodger Slott will show his first professional exhibit later this month at Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City ... Raised in Rapid City, Slott graduated with a degree in photojournalism from Black Hills State University before going on to train under commercial photographers in Dallas. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Lab funding critical  Feb 11, 2008
    Anyone who doubts the importance of improving the science education facilities at our state universities need only take a tour of the science labs at Black Hills State University or the chemistry, chemical-engineering or paleontology labs at the S.D. School of Mines & Technology. (221). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Committee clears West River education center  Feb 8, 2008
    The courses and degrees are offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Regent Randy Morris of Spearfish said the plan also includes an option to buy an adjoining 19 acres that could be used to construct a second building if enrollments continue to increase. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Lembcke, Allart wed  Feb 7, 2008
    The bride graduated from Black Hills State University and is employed as a police officer with the Spearfish Police Department. The bridegroom graduated from Western Dakota Technical School and works for Allart Insurance Agency. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Thune works campaign trail for front-runner  Feb 7, 2008
    Pamela Carriveau, a professor of political science at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, said Thune might make an appealing option. "He's young. He's good-looking. He's approachable. He doesn't have anything embarrassing out there," Carriveau said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Locals named Guard's top soldiers  Feb 7, 2008
    King is still a full-time student but now majors in political science at Black Hills State University. He also works two jobs (including a weekend busboy job he is holding for his little brother, who broke his leg sledding). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    High school football: Area athletes sign letters of intent  Feb 7, 2008
    Among local players signing national letters of intent were Trey Masterson of Rapid City Central, who will play football at two-time defending Dakota Athletic Conference champion Black Hills State University next fall, and teammates Alex Hollibaugh and Cory Hartley of St. Thomas More, who both will suit up for the perennial NAIA powerhouse University of Sioux Falls ... Masterson, who will attend Black Hills State University, was one of several area football players to sign letters of intent to... (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Lady T's take conference lead with two wins  Feb 5, 2008
    Black Hills State University and Minot State University each posted losses this weekend, giving DSU the lead ranking in the conference with five games left in the season. "However, we have a road trip to the Hills this weekend that will be challenging as always," Dittman said. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    BHSU has eAudiobooks available  Feb 4, 2008
    SPEARFISH The Black Hills State University E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center has added a selection of. (205). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Build HEC and they will come  Jan 24, 2008
    The new facility would replace a patchwork of borrowed space all over Rapid City that currently serves as classrooms for off-campus college courses offered here by Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Until two years ago, most of those course offerings were housed at Ellsworth Air Force Base s education center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    BHSU thinclads have mixed results  Jan 23, 2008
    SPEARFISH - The Black Hills State University indoor track and field team is getting an idea of where they stand after competing in the Holiday Inn Open in Lincoln, Neb. Friday and Saturday. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    BHSU research links impulsivity, health risk  Jan 20, 2008
    A research study by Black Hills State University assistant professor of psychology Scott Stoltenberg suggests impulsivity may be to blame for such health-risk behaviors ... Joanna Vandever demonstrates a gambling experiment that was part of a research study by Black Hills State University assistant professor of psychology Scott Stoltenberg. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Rodeo: Spearfish native's Marvin Heesacker wins truck  Jan 16, 2008
    Heesacker is a junior at Black Hills State University, and he has been on the Deans List each semester. He competes in rodeos for the Black Hills State University rodeo team and is vice-president of the rodeo club. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Spearfish indoor soccer tourney begins today  Jan 12, 2008
    SPEARFISH - There will be a Spearfish AAU Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 19, at the Donald E. Young Center on the campus of Black hills State University in Spearfish. Weigh-ins will be from 6:30 - 8 a.m. and wrestling begins at 10 a.m. There will be approximately 400 wrestlers in town this day. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    Arrest reports  Jan 11, 2008
    o On Dec. 3 at 11:07 p.m. Spearfish Police Officer Nathan Davis received a call requesting backup for an officer on patrol who had seen a truck driving on the sidewalk on the Black Hills State University campus. The truck failed to stop for the officer and Davis later located the truck at the intersection of Ames Avenue and Oliver Street and pulled the vehicle over. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    Spearfish Indoor Soccer holds tournament Jan. 11 thru 13  Jan 9, 2008
    SPEARFISH - The White's Queen City Motors Holiday Classic Indoor Soccer Tournament will be held this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Donald E. Young Center on the campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish. One hundred teams made up of area youth ranging in age from 8 to 19 years old will be participating in ten age and gender divisions. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    BHSU offers visitor passes  Jan 9, 2008
    SPEARFISH - Alyce Schavone, a retired Spearfish resident who attended a Black Hills State University history class this semester with a Visitor Pass, says she highly recommends this option for other people ... "The Visitor Pass provides residents of the region the opportunity to expand the depth and breadth of their interests and be exposed to the outstanding faculty members leading the innovative high-quality educational opportunities at Black Hills State University," BHSU President Kay... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    MTV taps BHSU student  Jan 9, 2008
    Working as a political correspondent for MTV was not on Jonna Langstons to-do list for her sophomore year at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. (168). (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Mack named new women's track, cross country coach  Jan 4, 2008
    Prior to coming to DSU, Mack was an assistant coach in track and cross country for the Yellow Jackets of Black Hills State University, serving in that capacity last year. Mack primarily worked with the middle-distance runners, guiding the group to 14 all-conference performances, six All-American honors, three school records and one NAIA championship. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Regents approve new health-related programs  Dec 31, 2007
    Also approved were a 12 credit-hour certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University in Aberdeen, and an 18 credit-hour minor in health at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Regents President Harvey Jewett said the new programs will prepare South Dakota students for employment in high-need fields. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Landing a dream job  Dec 27, 2007
    SPEARFISH - It's the job of a lifetime for any mass communications college student, and Jonna Langston, a sophomore at Black Hills State University, just can't wait to go to work for MTV.. SPEARFISH - It's the job of a lifetime for any mass communications college student, and Jonna Langston, a sophomore at Black Hills State University, just can't wait to go to work for MTV. Langston, who is majoring in mass communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism, with a minor in commercial arts,... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    The future of housing in the Hills  Dec 27, 2007
    The study also emphasized that the city has the "most diverse commercial and industrial businesses of any community" and listed Black Hills State University as "an attraction for economic growth and development." Recent annexations were also sited as "proof that the city has a proactive stance to future growth opportunities." In the "Population, Income and Housing Profile," completed by Hanna:Keelan, the firm states that the city has a healthy growth potential in terms of households and housing... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    Fund drive starts for new Deadwood cultural center  Dec 27, 2007
    Classes will include those offered by Black Hills State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and other universities. She said the Homestake collection has plenty of information about the geology of the Black Hills, particularly the Northern Black Hills. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    BHSU leader: New Internet to help colleges  Dec 26, 2007
    SPEARFISH - A high-speed data network connecting South Dakota universities and other research centers to the rest of the world will open the door to unlimited research and education opportunities in the state, according to Kay Schallenkamp, Black Hills State University president. "With research being developed at the Sanford Lab at Homestake, this network enhancement is a crucially needed improvement which will open many opportunities for BHSU and the entire state," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    New Years 5K walk/run could lead to fitness plan  Dec 25, 2007
    Last year, 25 people showed up in 12-degree weather for the inaugural event to do the 5K run and walk at Lyle Hare Stadium on the Black Hills State University campus ... Fee: 20; proceeds will benefit Black Hills State University track and cross country programs and the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    LNI: Pines honor tourney's best  Dec 23, 2007
    She graduated Black Hills State University and is planning on attending SDSU to further her education in the business field. Dina Begay. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Lab authority to help fund educational specialist  Dec 22, 2007
    LEAD - Black Hills State University and the S.D. Science and Technology Authority may share a full time employee who will be solely responsible for education and outreach activities for the Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory ... The Center for the Advancement of Math and Science and Education is a statewide center of excellence, headquartered under the auspices of Black Hills State University in Spearfish. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    Program helps veterans transition to school, careers  Dec 18, 2007
    More than 30 surgeries later, after a medical discharge from the U.S. Army and a move to Spearfish, Beyer is working in a cafeteria at Black Hills State University ... Now she's a junior at Black Hills State University, working toward a degree in human services ... "I do almost everything left-handed now," he said during a break from his new job at a Black Hills State University cafeteria. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Mens basketball: Argonauts slide past Hardrockers  Dec 16, 2007
    Mines, 4-8, will participate in the Perkins Classic on Dec. 28-29 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    BHSU graduation ceremony Saturday  Dec 15, 2007
    SPEARFISH -- Black Hills State University will hold its 154th commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. Candidates for fall 2007 graduation include 18 master's degree candidates, one Bachelor of Applied Technical Science candidate, seven Bachelor of Arts candidates, 108 Bachelor of Science candidates, 31 candidates for Bachelor of Science in education, and nine associate's degree candidates. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Regents approve health care programs  Dec 15, 2007
    Meeting in Madison this week, the board approved a bachelor's degree in health sciences at the University of South Dakota, a minor in health at Black Hills State University, and a certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University. Regents President Harvey Jewett says the programs will prepare students for jobs in what are becoming high-demand health care fields. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Regents approve bond issue; portion goes to DSU project  Dec 14, 2007
    54 million bond issue will support a portion of DSU's housing renovation project and the renovation of the student union at Black Hills State University. The regents are meeting Thursday (today) and Friday at DSU.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    BHSU retention improves most  Dec 13, 2007
    PIERRE -- Retention at Black Hills State University in Spearfish rose nearly 8 percent over the past year, the biggest increase among all of South Dakota's public universities and colleges ... Black Hills State University had a 50 percent retention rate a year ago and has moved to 57. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    New Internet to offer endless research, educational opportunities  Dec 12, 2007
    SPEARFISH - A new Internet system, which Gov. Mike Rounds hopes to have installed by next year will create unlimited opportunities for education and research in the state, Black Hills State University President Dr. Kay Schallenkamp said following Rounds' announcement. "This high speed connection will transform the research possibilities at Black Hills State University and across the state," Schallenkamp said. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    15 Honors Band members hail from Lead-Deadwood  Dec 11, 2007
    SPEARFISH - Lead-Deadwood High School/Middle School Band Director Lynette Daum recently accompanied 15 specially chosen students to the 15th annual Northern Hills Honors Band Festival at Black Hills State University ... The following 15 Middle and High School band students, accompanied by band director Lynette Daum were chosen to represent Lead-Deadwood at the 15th annual Northern Hills Honors Band Festival held at Black Hills State University recently. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    'Personal rewards' make job worthwhile  Dec 11, 2007
    Tara Wilcox, who has a degree in psychology from Black Hills State University, already has made the job a career. She supervises four group homes with 60 clients. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Regents to hear plan for fourth master degree's at DSU  Dec 8, 2007
    The South Dakota Board of Regents meet next Thursday and Friday in the Karl Mundt Library at DSU. Items pertaining to DSU include the presentation of DSU student organization awards and the authorization of bonds for financing housing renovation projects at DSU and Black Hills State University on Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon, during the committee meeting on Academic and Student Affairs, board members will discuss a memorandum of understanding between DSU and the Arab Academy for Science... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Pie Day set for Saturday  Dec 8, 2007
    Dakota Harmony of Huron will perform at 11 a.m., Music Makers and Friends at noon, the Minnehaha Mandskor (Norwegian Men's Chorus) at 2 p.m., Paul Vande Velde Piano at 3 p.m., and the Black Hills State University Jazz Ensemble at 4 p.m.. More than 90 Christmas trees line the hallways of the Capitol Building this year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    BHSU presents 'It's a Wonderful Life'  Dec 7, 2007
    SPEARFISH - A heartwarming production starring more than 30 of Black Hills State University's greatest talents will be sure to put audiences in the Christmas spirit this weekend. Opening Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Black Hills State University Theater Department will present "It's a Wonderful Life," the classic tale of a man who learns that his life really has made a difference in the world ... "We have a very good George, a very good Mary, and the rest of the cast is evenly balanced. So there are no... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

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