Joe Orso: Nourishing people from Pine Ridge to WSU Nov 30, 2008
About a week ago, White Lance, 52, a professor of Lakota culture and philosophy at Oglala Lakota College on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, gave a lecture at Winona State, as he has done in the past. The relationship also involves food. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
School budget panel quiet about financial review Nov 18, 2008
Verine White, Oglala Lakota College instructor. Consulting officials include. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sovereignty key topic at OST debate Oct 29, 2008
During a candidate debate Tuesday on the Piya Wiconi campus of Oglala Lakota College near Kyle, voters had a chance to hear both candidates views on issues facing the tribe, from housing and economic development to treaties and the potential loss of the Lakota language. Means, an actor and activist with the American Indian Movement, expressed his anger at the miserable conditions, he said, colonialism has brought upon the Oglala. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Library beats mayor's challenge for members Oct 24, 2008
Lonna Romero, a student at Oglala Lakota College, won the iBook computer donated by Computer Village. Elizabeth Schubert won the hockey stick autographed by the new Rapid City Rush players, who also read stories and talked about their sport with library kids. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oglala college receives grant Oct 6, 2008
Oglala Lakota College at Kyle will get $272,350 through the U.S. Agriculture Department's Rural Development Program. Grants were make to tribal colleges in eight states. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
KILI marks 25 years as 'lifeline of reservation Aug 1, 2008
High schools, Oglala Lakota College and many community groups, such as the economic development organization Lakota Funds, also host hourly programs every week ... Lakota speakers are still common on KILI, including a Lakota language storytelling hour and a language class hosted by Oglala Lakota College. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lakota facility seeks to teach understanding between cultures Jun 28, 2008
The center is part of a larger facility called Wingsprings that is being built by Oglala Lakota College professor Craig Howe ... Oglala Lakota College professor Craig Howe, left, talks with Virginia Kennedy, a student at Cornell University, on Wednesday night at the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BH Corp.'s Emery to address OLC graduation Jun 15, 2008
Oglala Lakota College will confer degrees on 155 students at its 35th annual graduation program, 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22 ... Oglala Lakota College is a four-year accredited tribal college with nine college centers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, one on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, and a learning center in Rapid City, serving more than 1,500 students a semester. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hillary Clinton to head West River, again May 28, 2008
Clinton supporter Tom Shortbull, president of Oglala Lakota College in Pine Ridge, said Tuesday that the string of reservation appearances by the Clintons shows how seriously they take reservation issues and Native voters. "Their commitment to the South Dakota Native American community is evidenced by their repeated visits to our reservations," Shortbull said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Clinton promises war on diabetes among Native American youths May 15, 2008
After drum songs and an introduction by Oglala Lakota College president Tom Shortbull, Clinton addressed the crowd for about 25 minutes. He said Sen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Educators receive honorary doctorates May 3, 2008
Before coming to SDSU, he was president of Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, one of the first tribal colleges in the nation ... After completion of her formal education, Driving Hawk Sneve spent 40 years as a teacher and counselor in the South Dakota public school system as well as at Flandreau Indian School and Oglala Lakota College. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Vucurevich Foundation awards grants Feb 14, 2008
Oglala Lakota College, Kyle -- 24,000 in scholarship funding for nursing students for the 2008-09 school year. Rapid City Area School District -- 154,197, for start-up staffing and equipment at the new General Beadle School and Community Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lakota youths revive hand games tradition (77) Jan 27, 2008
During her time teaching at Oglala Lakota College, Lakota strived to incorporate hand games into the school system through the tribal education committee. Lakota said hand games have been around "from the beginning of time," but reviving this ancient art was not easy, because ignorance prevented widespread acceptance. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Health briefs for Jan. 14 Jan 15, 2008
Class 2 meets at noon Jan. 28, Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 6, Feb. 18, Feb. 25 and Feb. 27 at He Sapa College Center s library on the Oglala Lakota College site across from Carmike Stadium 10. Participants may bring their lunch. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Education after high school topic of event Jan 7, 2008
All of the state universities and technical schools as well as Sinte Gleska University and Oglala Lakota College have been invited to participate and share information on their programs and admission requirements. School counselors will be available to answer questions and share information on scholarship opportunities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oglala Lakota College opens Pine Ridge dormitory Dec 27, 2007
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- Oglala Lakota College has opened a new dormitory for students taking classes at the Pine Ridge College Center ... The Pine Ridge College Center is Oglala Lakota College's second-largest center. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bird lovers come out for Christmas count Dec 23, 2007
Jason Tinant, who teaches environmental science at Oglala Lakota College, said the findings give a good longitudinal timeline. The Rapid City count is a 15-mile diameter, so in a week or two weeks, everyone is counting, so it gives a good snapshot, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Hulkamania' hits civic center Dec 22, 2007
Checks were presented to Oglala Lakota College, SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club, Sicangu Child and Family Services of the Rosebud Tribe and Cheyenne River Youth Project, among other organizations. "We're out here at the 11th hour trying to help the tribes in some little situations where people are the most needy, whether it's housing or Christmas presents or toys or food or whatever," Hogan said in an interview. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hulk Hogan to appear at LNI (2259) Dec 20, 2007
Organizations receiving assistance from the National Indian Gaming Association and Dreamseekers include the Lakota Nation Invitational, Oglala Lakota College, SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club, Sicangu Child and Family Services of the Rosebud Tribe, Cheyenne River Youth Project, Sitting Bull School, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, and the Yankton Sioux Tribe. The presentation is expected to take place at the LNI tournament at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Heath department awards grants for smoking prevention Dec 19, 2007
Two post-secondary institutions in the state, Mount Marty College of Yankton and Oglala Lakota College of Kyle have implemented tobacco-free buildings and grounds. Oglala received a 25,000 grant, and Mount Marty received 20,000. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
OLC opens dorm at Pine Ridge Dec 11, 2007
A new student dormitory will house at least 12 students attending Oglala Lakota College at the Pine Ridge College Center. (94). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State awards colleges tobacco prevention grants Dec 7, 2007
Two post-secondary institutions, Mount Marty College of Yankton and Oglala Lakota College of Kyle have adopted tobacco-free buildings and grounds policies to provide an environment that offers students, staff, and visitors the opportunity to optimize their personal wellbeing. "We also know that studies have shown that 18 to 24 year-olds have the highest smoking rate of any adult age group. These grants are designed to equip schools with the tools to help stop those alarming trends," said Dr.... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Pine Ridge Head Start unveils improvements Dec 5, 2007
Oglala Lakota College used a 1 ... The building was in disrepair and did not meet compliance standards when Oglala Lakota College began operating Pine Ridge Head Start programs for the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2005, according to Michelle Yankton, director of the Head Start program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oglala Lakota College campus will be tobacco-free Nov 15, 2007
Oglala Lakota College announced Nov. 14 it will become a tobacco-free campus at each of its college centers and the Piya Wiconi Administrative Headquarters effective Jan. 1. The policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products, including spit tobacco, on all Oglala Lakota College properties, but it does not affect sacred use of traditional tobacco. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City man elected to lead national education association Nov 14, 2007
He holds a master's degree in education administration from Oglala Lakota College. While teaching at Central High School, Cook was South Dakota's 2005 Milken Educator Award recipient. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Crazy Horse hosts university classes Nov 13, 2007
An adjunct professor for BHSU and Oglala Lakota College, Sprague said most of his students come from the Southern Hills area. For students, Crazy Horse is much more convenient than driving to Rapid City, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU vote makes campus buildings smoke-free Nov 9, 2007
Oglala Lakota College has committed to a tobacco-free campus and will apply for the 20,000 grant. Klarenbeek said the first year for any campus moving toward tobacco-free changes will be the most difficult. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Grant to help boost Pine Ridge economy Nov 5, 2007
The Chamber of Commerce is also collaborating with Oglala Lakota College to add an interactive map to the Web site. Johnson recently announced the grant award in a news release. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jury finds Janis guilty of theft (83) Oct 28, 2007
Not the end wrote on Oct 27, 2007 7:19 AM:" I know of some of our tribal people who took money from other tribal entities and were given a slap on the hand and told to NEVER come back here! Why weren't those people sent to federal court? This was during those days of people taking money from Oglala Lakota College. It's a scarey situation when money is taken from the funds meant for the children and elderly. I hope there is an audit done on all the districts of the Pine Ridge Reservation and some... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Guilty plea made in OST theft Oct 23, 2007
To So Sad wrote on Oct 23, 2007 2:00 AM:" We have had people with business degrees look at the Oglala Lakota College those that stole millions had degrees it just took a longer time to catch them they thought because they had DEGREES they knew how to get away with it (NOT) they were caught, so to say that people with DEGREES know what they are doing well they certainly do, they know how to steal more and get away with it. ". Why. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fools Crow scholarship announced by OLC Oct 8, 2007
KYLE - Oglala Lakota College has announced a new scholarship in honor of the late Lakota spiritual leader Frank Fools Crow. The Frank Fools Crow Scholarship will be given to students who are "continuing in the path of tribal leadership and culture," according to a news release from Oglala Lakota College ... Wonderful wrote on Oct 8, 2007 6:22 AM:" Oglala Lakota College is empowering so many people who desire an education. It's one of the few organizations on the reservation that is meetings its'... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Shortbull spokeswoman for Nike Air Native N7 Oct 5, 2007
Her father, Tom Shortbull, is president of Oglala Lakota College. Her mother, Darlene Shortbull, now retired, was a nurse in the diabetes program at Sioux San. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Program Provides Blueprint For Recruiting Minorities To Science And Engineering Oct 1, 2007
Among institutions in the Oyate Consortium (Oglala Lakota College, Sisseton Wahpeton College, and Sitting Bull College), there had been no STEM degrees offered prior to MIE implementation. With the development of accredited baccalaureate programs and associate level degree programs in several STEM fields, plus trained faculty, state-of-the-art research instrumentation and 450 computers, among other resources, there have been as many as 190 students enrolled in STEM courses. (Science Daily)
Group wants charter school Sep 20, 2007
shared success wrote on Sep 20, 2007 6:40 AM:" The Native American community of Rapid city has the solutions in mind that our youth need for success. They may need help with the process to success. Tribal leaders from the respective Tribal Nations that our community come from need to step up to the plate and quit ignoring their urban tribal members. Support efforts like a tribal school, an urban Indian center, etc. Oglala Lakota College is here. Why? Because leadership realized that our urban... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SBA honors Hunter Sep 18, 2007
The call center has contracts with groups such as Oglala Lakota College and the Lakota Fund on the Pine Ridge Reservation. This past year, Hunter traveled to China to market the call center s services and acquire international accounts. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Historical tapes given to Oglala Lakota College Sep 5, 2007
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- Students at Oglala Lakota College will be able to hear their ancestors speak through hundreds of tapes donated to the college ... ""The very identity of the Lakota people revolves around the language, the culture and the Lakota history," said David Emery.The late Jim Emery was raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation by his grandfather, who was white, and his grandmother, Walks Alone, who was at Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee. Relatives said Emery's grandfather spoke... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Family donates historical Lakota tapes to Oglala Lakota College Aug 30, 2007
RAPID CITY -- Thanks to a gift from a local family, Lakota students at Oglala Lakota College can now hear their ancestors speak ... Now, Emery's family has donated a treasure trove of about 300 audiotapes -- all transferred to CDs -- to Oglala Lakota College ... "These are some of the greatest Lakota orators and singers," Oglala Lakota College president Tom Shortbull said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Indian Education Act to start with trial run at one school Jul 19, 2007
The forum was videotaped by KOLC-TV at Oglala Lakota College for future broadcast and was one of a series of KOLC programs concerning Native issues hosted by The Dahl. The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
College unveils Lakota veterans monument Jun 24, 2007
KYLE -- Oglala Lakota College officials Saturday unveiled its Oglala Lakota Veterans Monument at the Piya Wiconi Administrative Headquarters in Kyle. A life-size bronze of a male Lakota veteran is pictured after it was unveiled Saturday as part of Oglala Lakota Colleges new veterans monument ... Tribal President John Yellow Bird Steele and Oglala Lakota College board president Newton Cummings gave welcome addresses, and Capt. Tash Standing Soldier of the U.S. Air Force gave the keynote... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Monument honors Oglala veterans Jun 20, 2007
A monument honoring more than 1,800 Oglala Lakota veterans will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Piya Wiconi Administrative Center Headquarters for Oglala Lakota College, six miles southwest of Kyle. "This monument has been in the making for some time," Thomas Shortbull, president of Oglala Lakota College, said ... "Oglala Lakota College is showing its appreciation and gratitude for the Oglala war veterans with the monument.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Former OST treasurer pleads guilty to theft Jun 16, 2007
Cankpe Opi wrote on Jun 15, 2007 10:50 PM:" Isnt Piya Wiconi in Kyle? Did a couple of individuals go to jail for stealing from the Oglala Lakota College a few year back? it's not kyle or pine ridge it's capitalism and the greed that comes with it. What about the theft of our land? every day people live on our land (the 1868 treaty and 1851 treaty areas and beyond) and pay us nothing. the government of the United States uses our resources to support their economy without our permission, is this... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Groups sponsor Memorial Day events May 26, 2007
The service will feature keynote speakers Ted Twiss, a tribal veterans service officer, and Tom Short Bull, president of Oglala Lakota College. The service is expected to last until about 10 a.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Change is in the air for American Indian graduates May 25, 2007
Sandra White Shield works at Oglala Lakota College. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Former tribal officials charged May 1, 2007
Tell me it ain't so wrote on April 30, 2007 11:38 PM:"Wasn't this the lady that helped orchestrate the Red Cloud building takeover? A takeover based on accountability or a lack of? Wasn't this the lady that fought tooth and nail to get a former female president impeached, because of her (CFT) knowledge of these allegations? Wasn't this the lady who campainged on the ticket of honest government? Isn't this the lady who sits on the Oglala Lakota College Board of trustees? And the Oglala Lakota... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tech: Uranium study released Apr 27, 2007
James Stone, Larry Stetler of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and Albrecht Schwalm of Oglala Lakota College, was prepared for the U.S. Forest Service. Background: The North Cave Hills is part of the Sioux Ranger District, Custer National Forest and is about 25 miles north of Buffalo. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Business world Apr 8, 2007
Graduated: Eleven people recently graduated from the Core Four Business Planning Course offered by Oglala Lakota College and the Lakota Fund s Wawokiye Business Institute. They are Elmer Lumpkin, Gloria Scabby Face, Ben Scabby Face, Mary Jane Running Shield, Jamie Lee, Craig Howe, Carmel Old Horse, Clifford Whiting, Louis Twiss, Terry Holiday and Vina Holiday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Salish Kootenai College starts hot in Rapid City Mar 31, 2007
SKC will play the host team, Oglala Lakota College, on Friday. SKC men 62, Northwest Indian Colelge 61. (Missoulian, MT)
$10 Million Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund Endowment Campaign to Benefit American Indian Students Mar 17, 2007
According to Barbara Brewer, Oglala Lakota College graduate and American Indian College Fund scholarship recipient, "The Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund Endowment is wonderful. It shows us students that our tribes really care about our education. It is good to see tribes working together for the future of all our children." The SNSFE is a permanent endowment established by the American Indian College Fund and primarily supported by American Indian Nations and American Indian-owned businesses.... (PR Newswire)
Taking it outside Mar 12, 2007
From left, because Oglala Lakota College does not allow smoking in its facilities, faculty and staff members Ginna Arguello and Sara Puckett join students Corrina Cutt and Christine Stevenson outdoors on a smoking break ... The 31-year-old academic counselor at Oglala Lakota College began her cigarette habit at 15 ... Oglala Lakota College s Rapid City campus has never allowed smoking within its facility, reducing the exposure of its students, faculty and staff to the dangers of second-hand... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Panel sits on midwife bill Feb 15, 2007
Those written agreements are hard to come by in South Dakota unless the nurse midwife is employed by the physician's practice, according to Sarah Coulter Danner, a certified nurse midwife who is the director of nursing at Oglala Lakota College on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. They are non-existent for any nurse midwife who wants to do home births. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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On Friday morning, Tom Shortbull, president of Oglala Lakota College, and representatives of the three other tribal colleges in South Dakota plan to testify before the Legislature's Appropriations Committee ... Oglala Lakota College, which has about 140 such students, would receive 187,557, according to Shortbull. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Legislators to tackle tourism, liquor, meth, midwives, more Jan 7, 2007
But Katus also will propose a grant program for small, mom-and-pop businesses, and he ll propose a scholarship program to help American Indian colleges, such as Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, attract non-Indian students. Rep. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
