NMM Discovery Saturday: Black History Month
Discovery Saturday Celebrates Black History Month at the National Music Museum,
Kick off Black History Month on Saturday, February 7, during Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota. Throughout the day, visitors are invited to explore the contributions, stories, and musical traditions of Black musicians, makers, and communities represented in the museum’s permanent galleries.
Museum Educator Anna Van Kley will host Gallery Focus Talks beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Ruth Martens Lamont Gallery, focusing on musical traditions, expression, and identity. At 12:30 p.m. Van Kley will lead a second spotlight in the Tom and Cindy Lillibridge American Strings Gallery, highlighting the contributions of Black musicians to American music.
Discovery Saturdays at the NMM take place on the first Saturday of each month and offer visitors additional activities and educational experiences throughout the museum. Looking ahead to March, the NMM will celebrate Women’s History…
Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/. Event Locator: 2026-ACGZPD.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
National Music Museum Performance Hall.
SCSO Performance - For The Love Of Shakespeare
The Sioux City Symphony Orchestra invites you to a night showcasing the timeless works of William Shakespeare. This night also features the USD Symphonic Choir Treble Voices. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/sioux-city-symphony-sioux-city-tickets/631493/e?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22926137675&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjoDZhO-NkgMV1SbUAR169i85EAAYASAAEgLH4vD_BwE.
Event Contact: Dr. David Holdhusen. Contact Email: david.holdhusen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSH.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Superbowl Party
Event Contact: 6054961552. Contact Email: Dillan.kenobbiealmon@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6054961552. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/event/11261705. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPKZ.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Come earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate that can lead to a rewarding job!
Register now through February 2,
Registration fee: $210.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVXN.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wellness Center Natatorium Multipurpose Room.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Mocktails and Canvas
Dine in the MUC and express your creativity by doing some painting and sipping on fancy mocktails.
Event Contact: 6054961552. Contact Email: Dillan.kenobbiealmon@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6054961552. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/event/11261705. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPLJ.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
MUC Main Dining.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Come earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate that can lead to a rewarding job!
Register now through February 2,
Registration fee: $210.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVXN.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wellness Center Natatorium Multipurpose Room.
ARC CPR Training
American Red Cross CPR Training,
Adult & Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/ AED Course,
$60 to register,
Register by February 3rd on the USDFit app or at wellness.usd.edu.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGXCM.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wellness Center Main Hallway.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
USD Winter Band Concert
The University of South Dakota Department of Music invites you to this evening's concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Event Contact: Dr. Bethany Amundson. Contact Email: bethany.amundson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSN.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Grades and the Classlist in D2L
Explains how to set up and manage your grade book, how to enter and export grades, and how to utilize the class list for emailing students and viewing user progress. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFL.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Digital Accessibility: Research Articles and Library Resources
USD Libraries and the Center for Teaching and Learning are teaming up to help faculty and staff with questions related to digital accessibility and research articles and library resources. We know this content presents unique challenges due to Copyright restrictions and inability to edit content. Learn more about options related to posting accessible journal articles and other library resources. This webinar will be delivered online only and will be recorded for those unable to attend.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2026-ACGSRB.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Preliminary Round
The USD Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition celebrates research being done by students at the University of South Dakota. The Graduate School hosts the annual 3MT competition and provides graduate students with an opportunity to communicate the significance and impact of their research project to a non-specialized audience in just three minutes with only one PowerPoint slide. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
Event Contact: Briana Rollefson. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event Locator: 2025-ACDHZG.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225BC.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
Native Scholarship Night
Native Scholarship Night - we will go over every native scholarship open date, deadlines, requirements and everyone will start at least 1 application for fall 2026 funding.
Event Contact: Brooke Jackson. Contact Email: Brooke.jackson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583556. Event Locator: 2025-ACGQNK.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Choosing and Using Textual Support
How do you choose textual support to develop an argument / thesis? How do you effectively integrate outside sources—e.g. quotations—into your writing? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to strategies for finding relevant examples from academic articles and books. We will focus, in particular, on strategies for navigating scholarly sources and identifying useful examples. The goal is to equip you with techniques for choosing and effectively using textual support that will strengthen your academic essays. The presenter is Prentiss Clark, Associate Professor, Department of English.
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Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056778169. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFR.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Delzell Education Center 110.
Communication and Personal Tools in D2L
Demonstrates how to use communication tools in D2L including news items and discussions. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFM.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Come earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate that can lead to a rewarding job!
Register now through February 2,
Registration fee: $210.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVXN.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wellness Center Natatorium Multipurpose Room.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Google Remediation
Participants will learn fundamental practices for making accessible documents. The workshop includes creation, remediation and testing Google Workspace products.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTJG.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Graduate Research & Creative Scholarship Grant Workshop #1
Required workshop for recipients of the Graduate Research & Creative Scholarship Grant for Spring 2026. The Graduate School will cover the grant policy procedures and reimbursement.
Event Contact: Graduate School. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/Graduate-School/Professional-Development. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLMZ.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
MUC Meeting Room 216 / 216A.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Come earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate that can lead to a rewarding job!
Register now through February 2,
Registration fee: $210.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVXN.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wellness Center Natatorium Multipurpose Room.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Assessment Tools in D2L
Discusses the purpose and use of the Assignments tool and how to create, edit, and grade a quiz. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome. .
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFN.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CTL Classroom 116.
NIH Training Series
Interested in pursuing NIH funding but unsure where to begin?
This year-long seminar series is designed to guide USD faculty through the essential steps toward NIH readiness. Over the course of six seminars and a dedicated writing retreat, participants will learn how to:
Identify fundable research ideas
, Align proposals with NIH priorities
, Build a competitive biosketch
, Draft a claim to significance and innovation
, Craft a compelling Specific Aims page
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Training will be provided by USD faculty and librarians, as well as through a partnership with The Implementation Group.
There are six total sessions throughout the year. Recordings will be available for those unable to attend live. To attend the writing retreat, participants must complete all sessions and submit a draft of the Specific Aims page by a specified date (TBD).
Thanks to the generous support of Academic Affairs, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects, the School of Education, and the…
Event Contact: Office of Research & Innovation. Contact Email: ORI@usd.edu. Contact Phone: N/A. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/school-of-health-sciences/School-of-Health-Sciences-Office-of-Research-and-Innovation. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLMV.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Virtual Location - Event.
Unite for USD 2026
Unite for USD is an annual fundraiser to UNITE all members of the Coyote community – students, partners, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and community leaders - in celebration of USD!
Event Contact: Paige Carda. Contact Email: Paige.carda@usdfoundation.org. Contact Phone: 6056774156. Event Locator: 2025-ACDRXL.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Hoy Room/Faculty Dining, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC Doyle Boardroom 212, MUC Main Dining, MUC Media Wall 164, MUC…
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Finals Round
The USD Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition celebrates research being done by students at the University of South Dakota. The Graduate School hosts the annual 3MT competition and provides graduate students with an opportunity to communicate the significance and impact of their research project to a non-specialized audience in just three minutes with only one PowerPoint slide. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
Event Contact: Briana Rollefson. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event Locator: 2025-ACDHZL.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225BC.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
Writing About Poetry
Dig into poetry! This workshop sheds light on some of the literary terminology used to write about poetry and describes the process of writing an analysis of a poem. Students then apply the process of analysis to a poem. The presenter is Mark Schmidt, adjunct instructor, Department of English.
Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056778169. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFZ.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Delzell Education Center 110.
Unite for USD 2026
Unite for USD is an annual fundraiser to UNITE all members of the Coyote community – students, partners, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and community leaders - in celebration of USD!
Event Contact: Paige Carda. Contact Email: Paige.carda@usdfoundation.org. Contact Phone: 6056774156. Event Locator: 2025-ACDRXL.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Hoy Room/Faculty Dining, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC Doyle Boardroom 212, MUC Main Dining, MUC Media Wall 164, MUC…
Annual Student History Conference
Event Contact: Sara Lampert. Contact Email: Sara.Lampert@usd.edu. Contact Phone: N/a. Event Locator: 2025-ACDFSG.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211 / 211A, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Meeting Room 216 / 216A, MUC East Lounge 227.
Annual Student History Conference
Event Contact: Sara Lampert. Contact Email: Sara.Lampert@usd.edu. Contact Phone: N/a. Event Locator: 2025-ACDFSH.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
Grades and the Classlist in D2L
Explains how to set up and manage your grade book, how to enter and export grades, and how to utilize the class list for emailing students and viewing user progress.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/ctl-calendar. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLSB.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Grades and the Classlist in D2L
Explains how to set up and manage your grade book, how to enter and export grades, and how to utilize the class list for emailing students and viewing user progress. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFP.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Come earn a Water Safety Instructor certificate that can lead to a rewarding job!
Register now through February 2,
Registration fee: $210.
Event Contact: Sarah Taylor. Contact Email: wellness@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586794. Event URL: wellness.usd.edu. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVXN.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wellness Center Natatorium Multipurpose Room.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
Student Art Alliance Art Sale
The SAA will be hosting an art sale on Friday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be hosted in the MUC central hallway.
Event Contact: Margaret Kathol. Contact Email: viola.kathol@gmail.com. Contact Phone: 7018954080. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWFL.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Stairwell Table, MUC Central Hallway.
Graduate Research & Creative Scholarship Grant Workshop #2
Required workshop for recipients of the Graduate Research & Creative Scholarship Grant for Spring 2026. The Graduate School will cover the grant policy procedures and reimbursement.
Event Contact: Graduate School. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/Graduate-School/Professional-Development. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLRB.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
MUC Conference Room 211.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is happening on February 23rd & 24th at the MUC Ballroom! Donate blood and help save lives while receiving free health screenings and snacks as a thank-you for your generosity. Every donation makes a difference—join us and make an impact!
Event Contact: Gitanjali Sattanathan. Contact Email: gitanjali.sattanatha@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 470 660 9841. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/organization/red-cross-usd. Event Locator: 2025-ACDLDX.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
MSA Iftar week
Event Contact: FNU Nadia. Contact Email: fnu.nadia@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6055857405. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJRC.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is happening on February 23rd & 24th at the MUC Ballroom! Donate blood and help save lives while receiving free health screenings and snacks as a thank-you for your generosity. Every donation makes a difference—join us and make an impact!
Event Contact: Gitanjali Sattanathan. Contact Email: gitanjali.sattanatha@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 470 660 9841. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/organization/red-cross-usd. Event Locator: 2025-ACDLDX.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC.
Mental Health First Aid Training
NOTE: This training is available in-person only and will not be recorded. The number of participants in limited to 30. The Student Counseling Center plans to offer this again during a future semester. Location information for UCE.
This training is offered in two parts as a partnership between the Student Counseling Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Attendees need to attend both sessions for completion.
Mental Health First Aid at Work is a skills-based training program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a work environment and connect them with appropriate employee resources if necessary.
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
, Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone…
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/partnerships. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWZX.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
MSA Iftar week
Event Contact: FNU Nadia. Contact Email: fnu.nadia@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6055857405. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJRC.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
Speaker's Night
A showcase of the top speakers from 101 Communication course present their advocacy speeches to better the community.
Event Contact: Kelly Christensen. Contact Email: kelly.v.christensen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583755. Event Locator: 2025-ACFMKT.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Grades and the Classlist in D2L
Explains how to set up and manage your grade book, how to enter and export grades, and how to utilize the class list for emailing students and viewing user progress.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/ctl-calendar. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLSA.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Academic Success Series-Study Skills
Improve your academic performance by learning effective strategies for active learning, memory, reading, and note taking.
Event Contact: Learning Specialists. Contact Email: advising@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3600. Event URL: www.usd.edu/advising. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNJR.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
I D Weeks Library 205.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
Using AI Ethically in Writing
This workshop will cover the ethics of using AI as a writing tool and will include practical applications of it that may be used on writing assignments. We will discuss how it can be used effectively to plan and enhance the research process, to narrow and focus thesis statements and topics, and to outline and develop a writing plan and drafting stages. We will also discuss the do’s, don’ts, and dangers of using AI on a writing assignment. The presenter is Martin McGoey, instructor, Department of English.
Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056778169. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTGA.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Delzell Education Center 110.
Rubrics in D2L
Explains rubric creation and grading, focusing on the types of rubrics supported by the learning management system: holistic and analytic. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFQ.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Mental Health First Aid Training
NOTE: This training is available in-person only and will not be recorded. The number of participants in limited to 30. The Student Counseling Center plans to offer this again during a future semester. Location information for UCE.
This training is offered in two parts as a partnership between the Student Counseling Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Attendees need to attend both sessions for completion.
Mental Health First Aid at Work is a skills-based training program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a work environment and connect them with appropriate employee resources if necessary.
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
, Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone…
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/partnerships. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWZX.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
MSA Iftar week
Event Contact: FNU Nadia. Contact Email: fnu.nadia@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6055857405. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJRC.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
NMM Live! | Marcelo Lian
Join us for an inspiring noon-hour concert with Argentinean-American pianist Dr. Marcelo Lian, performing on the National Music Museum’s beautifully restored Mason & Hamlin grand piano (NMM 15722). Known for its rich, resonant tone and exceptional craftsmanship, this historic instrument provides the perfect canvas for Lian’s expressive and virtuosic artistry.
A sought-after performer, clinician, and adjudicator, Dr. Lian has earned first prizes in multiple piano competitions and received prestigious scholarships in both Argentina and the United States. His diverse performance career includes solo recitals at the Teatro Colón during the Martha Argerich Festival, a celebrated recital in California on Vladimir Horowitz’s legendary piano, and his Carnegie Weill Hall debut supported by his longtime mentor Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi. He has also appeared as soloist with orchestras under esteemed conductors including Edgardo Cattaruzzi, Mariano Chiacchiarini, Kenneth Meints, and Rob Salistean.
Dr. Lian…
Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/6f0f32c4-1781-47e8-9eba-515ee017c777. Event Locator: 2025-ACGQQV.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
National Music Museum Performance Hall.
Dakota Days Student Committee Meeting
Weekly Dakota Days Student Committee meeting!
Event Contact: Aida Desaulniers. Contact Email: aidadesa@icloud.com. Contact Phone: 6052019869. Event Locator: 2026-ACHAMX.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
MSA Iftar week
Event Contact: FNU Nadia. Contact Email: fnu.nadia@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6055857405. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJRC.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
USD Symphony Orchestra Concert
The USD Symphony Orchestra invites you to their winter concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event in open to the public at no charge.
Event Contact: Dr. Chun-Ming Chen. Contact Email: chunming.chen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSS.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Piano Masterclass with Dr. Hyeji Seo_Rawlins Series Guest
The USD Music Dept and Dr. Joan Forsyth present a piano masterclass for USD and area piano students in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Please contact Dr. Eun-Hee Park for more information.
Event Contact: Dr. Eun-Hee Park. Contact Email: eunhee.park@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVST.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Piano Duo Concert by Hyeji Seo & Eun-Hee Park
Join us as we present the Piano Duo Concert, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. It will be livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Event Contact: Dr. Eun-Hee Park. Contact Email: eunhee.park@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSW.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
USD Spring Choral Showcase
The USD Department of Music's Choral area invites you to this afternoon's concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Event Contact: Dr. David Holdhusen. Contact Email: david.holdhusen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSX.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Graduate and Professional Student Association Monthly Meeting
Each month the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) meets to discuss recent news regarding graduate and professional students at USD. It is an informal informational and networking opportunity where students can gather and meet other graduate and professional students, discuss topics related to graduate student life, ask questions to the grad school, and create community.
Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92534034919. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHWA.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
2026 Nursing Career Fair
Career for current USD students who are pre-nursing or in the nursing program. This fair gives students an opportunity to visit with facilities about jobs, internships and externships.
Event Contact: Michele Seaton-Bertsch. Contact Email: michele.seaton@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6052029570. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJLH.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Lee Medicine & Science Hall 199.
Mental Health First Aid Training
NOTE: This training is available in-person only and will not be recorded. The number of participants in limited to 30. The Student Counseling Center plans to offer this again during a future semester. Location information for UCE.
This training is offered in two parts as a partnership between the Student Counseling Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Attendees need to attend both sessions for completion.
Mental Health First Aid at Work is a skills-based training program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a work environment and connect them with appropriate employee resources if necessary.
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
, Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone…
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/partnerships. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWZX.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Kobayashi/Gray Duo Concert
You're invited to an evening featuring Dr. Susan Keith Gray and Dr. Laura Kobayashi, located in the National Music Museum or via livestream link found elsewhere on this page.
Event Contact: Natalie Sterba. Contact Email: natalie.sterba@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVSZ.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Grades and the Classlist in D2L
Explains how to set up and manage your grade book, how to enter and export grades, and how to utilize the class list for emailing students and viewing user progress. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome.
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFR.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
Humanities Research Forum
Humanities Research Form Event.
Event Contact: Elisabeth Kluin. Contact Email: elisabeth.kluin@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583831. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJTF.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).
Kobayashi/Gray Duo Masterclass
Dr. Laura Kobayashi and Dr. Susan Keith Gray present a masterclass for USD and area music students in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Please contact Natalie Sterba for more information.
Event Contact: Natalie Sterba. Contact Email: natalie.sterba@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVTD.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Writing Successful Essay Exams
This workshop prepares students for writing in-class/timed essay exams. The workshop includes techniques for planning, quick drafting, and proofreading. The presenter is Samuel Minlah, M.A. Student, Department of English.
Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056778169. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTGF.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Delzell Education Center 110.
Assessment Tools in D2L
Discusses the purpose and use of the Assignments tool and how to create, edit, and grade a quiz. If attendance is low, any D2L topic is welcome. .
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACGNFS.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
Mental Health First Aid Training
NOTE: This training is available in-person only and will not be recorded. The number of participants in limited to 30. The Student Counseling Center plans to offer this again during a future semester. Location information for UCE.
This training is offered in two parts as a partnership between the Student Counseling Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Attendees need to attend both sessions for completion.
Mental Health First Aid at Work is a skills-based training program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in a work environment and connect them with appropriate employee resources if necessary.
What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
, Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone…
Event Contact: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/resources/partnerships. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWZX.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
Spring Drag Show
Join Spectrum for the annual professional Drag Show! Admittance is free, just bring ID as attendees must be 18+.
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/organization/spectrum. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJNV.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
NMM Live! | Luis Sanchez
For over three decades, pianist Luis Sanchez has maintained an active career as soloist, collaborative artist, and teacher. He has appeared in concerts in the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia. He is currently Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Dr. Sanchez joined the Steinway Artist Roster in 2012. In May 2021, he joined the Frances Clark Center for Piano Pedagogy as Director of International Initiatives.
Praised for his artistry, dazzling technique, and inspiring performances, Luis Sanchez has presented recitals and master classes at Steinway Hall in London, Birmingham Conservatoire (UK), Sala delle Muse at the Teatro Petruzzelli (Bari, Italy), Chiesa di Sant’Agnese in Agnone (Rome, Italy), National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan), the Grieg Academy (Bergen, Norway), the Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo, Norway), Hangyang University (Seoul, South Korea), the Piano Concert Series International (Louisiana), and throughout the United States. He…
Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/7ea358f9-9533-4820-a44f-d2b67c2502e4. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWDM.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
National Music Museum Performance Hall.
Cello Masterclass with John Yang
Please join the USD Cello Studio and John Yang for a presentation and masterclass in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.
Event Contact: Dr. Sonja Kraus. Contact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVTF.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Campus Wide Fine Arts.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Writing Award Ceremony
Join the USD Department of English as we celebrate the talented teens who received awards for submitting their writing to the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition!
Event Contact: Cheyenne Marco. Contact Email: cheyenne.marco@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056797275. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHCC.
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Old Main 118, Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
NIH Training Series
Interested in pursuing NIH funding but unsure where to begin?
This year-long seminar series is designed to guide USD faculty through the essential steps toward NIH readiness. Over the course of six seminars and a dedicated writing retreat, participants will learn how to:
Identify fundable research ideas
, Align proposals with NIH priorities
, Build a competitive biosketch
, Draft a claim to significance and innovation
, Craft a compelling Specific Aims page
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Training will be provided by USD faculty and librarians, as well as through a partnership with The Implementation Group.
There are six total sessions throughout the year. Recordings will be available for those unable to attend live. To attend the writing retreat, participants must complete all sessions and submit a draft of the Specific Aims page by a specified date (TBD).
Thanks to the generous support of Academic Affairs, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects, the School of Education, and the…
Event Contact: Office of Research & Innovation. Contact Email: ORI@usd.edu. Contact Phone: N/A. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/school-of-health-sciences/School-of-Health-Sciences-Office-of-Research-and-Innovation. Event Locator: 2025-ACGLMV.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Virtual Location - Event.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
Around the World Wednesday
Attendees will get the chance to try various foods from specific areas as a potluck in the world and learn about various countries as well.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6058575279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJRB.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism
Experience America’s story through the musical instruments that helped shape our nation. The NMM’s special exhibition “Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism” opening March 20, explores instruments from Native traditions, colonial America, immigrant makers and patriotic artistry to see how music is reflected in the diverse paths that formed the United States. Join us as we approach America’s 250th birthday, and consider your own origin, heritage and patriotic story.
The National Music Museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. More information can be found at NMMusd.org.
NMM admission is always free for USD faculty, staff, and students!
Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/. Event Locator: 2026-ACGWDN.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
National Music Museum Groves Gallery.
SD Science Olympiad State Tournament
Annual Opening and Awards Ceremonies for the State Tournament,
Slagle Hall Auditoruim,
8am to 6pm.
Event Contact: James Tracy. Contact Email: James.Tracy@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 1-605-658-6830. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJVL.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Aalfs Auditorium 139.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Visiting Scholar Presentation-Keilah Mills McKoy
The Department of English visiting scholar-Keilah Mills McKoy.
Event Contact: Reyna Hernandez. Contact Email: reyna.hernandez@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586850. Event URL: www.usd.edu/english. Event Locator: 2025-ACFDTM.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Old Main 106.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
GS3: Networking, Interviewing, and Negotiating Jobs
Learn the importance of networking in your job search and how to interview for and negotiate a job opportunity. .
Event Contact: cidd@usd.edu. Contact Email: cidd@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6774. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/home. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFKN.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
CTL Classroom 116.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
VLP Literally Speaking
Join VLP for this month's featured reading! Attend in-person or online. For more details, email Cheyenne.Marco@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Cheyenne Marco. Contact Email: cheyenne.marco@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056797275. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHFQ.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Danforth Chapel.
SD Science Olympiad State Tournament
Annual Opening and Awards Ceremonies for the State Tournament,
Slagle Hall Auditoruim,
8am to 6pm.
Event Contact: James Tracy. Contact Email: James.Tracy@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 1-605-658-6830. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJVL.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Aalfs Auditorium 139.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Graduate and Professional Student Association Monthly Meeting
Each month the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) meets to discuss recent news regarding graduate and professional students at USD. It is an informal informational and networking opportunity where students can gather and meet other graduate and professional students, discuss topics related to graduate student life, ask questions to the grad school, and create community.
Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92534034919. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHWA.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
28th Annual Building Bridges Conference
Building Bridges began in 1977 to engage Native youth in higher education. The event provides opportunities for students and faculty to learn effective ways to make higher education a positive experience for all students. Please contact Bridges@usd.edu to register or for more information.
Event Contact: Dr. Jean Caraway and Collette Bowman. Contact Email: bridges@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3710. Event URL: https://linktr.ee/usdbridges. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVLA.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
MUC South Lounge 200, MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Doyle Boardroom 212, MUC Meeting Room 216 / 216A, MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC East Lounge 227, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
Research Week 2026
Event Contact: Gina O'Connor. Contact Email: Gina.oconnor@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3762. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDRXP.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC South Lounge 200, MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Meeting Room 216 / 216A,…
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Department of English-Graduate Student Work in Progress
This event will showcase current work in progress from students in the Department of English graduate programs. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Contact: Reyna Hernandez. Contact Email: reyna.hernandez@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586850. Event URL: www.usd.edu/english. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGVB.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
IdeaFest 2025
For over 36 years, the University of South Dakota has celebrated diverse research, creative scholarship, and academic engagement through the IdeaFest symposium. IdeaFest showcases academic achievement and promotes the expansion of student, faculty and community member understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
IdeaFest is a two-day event held each spring. Presentations, from undergraduate and graduate students, and a range of disciplines, fill the day during IdeaFest.
Event Contact: Lauren Freese. Contact Email: lauren.freese@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3854. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDTWV.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
Research Week 2026
Event Contact: Gina O'Connor. Contact Email: Gina.oconnor@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3762. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDRXP.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC South Lounge 200, MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Meeting Room 216 / 216A,…
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
IdeaFest 2025
For over 36 years, the University of South Dakota has celebrated diverse research, creative scholarship, and academic engagement through the IdeaFest symposium. IdeaFest showcases academic achievement and promotes the expansion of student, faculty and community member understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
IdeaFest is a two-day event held each spring. Presentations, from undergraduate and graduate students, and a range of disciplines, fill the day during IdeaFest.
Event Contact: Lauren Freese. Contact Email: lauren.freese@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3854. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDTWV.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
IdeaFest 2026
For over 37 years, the University of South Dakota has celebrated diverse research, creative scholarship, and academic engagement through the IdeaFest symposium. IdeaFest showcases academic achievement and promotes the expansion of student, faculty and community member understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
IdeaFest is an event held each spring. Presentations, from undergraduate and graduate students, and a range of disciplines, fill the day during IdeaFest.
Event Contact: Lauren Freese. Contact Email: lauren.freese@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3457. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDTXD.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC South Lounge 200, MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Doyle Boardroom 212, MUC…
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
IdeaFest 2025
For over 36 years, the University of South Dakota has celebrated diverse research, creative scholarship, and academic engagement through the IdeaFest symposium. IdeaFest showcases academic achievement and promotes the expansion of student, faculty and community member understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
IdeaFest is a two-day event held each spring. Presentations, from undergraduate and graduate students, and a range of disciplines, fill the day during IdeaFest.
Event Contact: Lauren Freese. Contact Email: lauren.freese@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3854. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDTWV.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
IdeaFest 2026
For over 37 years, the University of South Dakota has celebrated diverse research, creative scholarship, and academic engagement through the IdeaFest symposium. IdeaFest showcases academic achievement and promotes the expansion of student, faculty and community member understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
IdeaFest is an event held each spring. Presentations, from undergraduate and graduate students, and a range of disciplines, fill the day during IdeaFest.
Event Contact: Lauren Freese. Contact Email: lauren.freese@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3457. Event URL: https://usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Office-of-Research-and-Sponsored-Programs/IdeaFest. Event Locator: 2025-ACDTXD.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
MUC Table 1, MUC Table 10, MUC Table 2, MUC Table 3, MUC Table 4, MUC Table 5, MUC Table 6, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC South Lounge 200, MUC Conference Room 211, MUC Conference Room 211A, MUC Doyle Boardroom 212, MUC…
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
International Club Festival of Nations
International Club will be holding their biggest event in the Spring semester - Festival of Nations, where students and faculty, USD will get to taste the cultures around the world. The Festival of Nations is one of the biggest potluck where students and faculty will be cooking and bringing forth cuisines from different cultures, countries and sharing. This event will also provide other culturally enriching activities like performances/ games/kahoot, which are all tentative, but will be promised a lot of fun and culturally rich time.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVPG.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
VLP Literally Speaking
Join VLP for this month's featured reading! Attend in-person or online. For more details, email Cheyenne.Marco@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Cheyenne Marco. Contact Email: cheyenne.marco@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056797275. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHFQ.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Danforth Chapel.
Lavender Graduation
Come celebrate LGBTQ+ and ally graduates! Graduating seniors and graduate students will be honored with a ceremony and small reception to follow.
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/organization/spectrum. Event Locator: 2025-ACGJNT.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).
CCM General Meeting
Coyote Capital Management General meetings are held every Monday at 4 pm in the Beacom Auditorium. These meetings include sector presentations and performance, general news, PSAs, and various other presentations that take place throughout the semester.
Event Contact: Carson Knudson. Contact Email: carson.knudson@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6057996128. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/beacom-school-of-business/south-dakotan-business/coyote-capital-management-offers-beacom-students-invaluable-experience. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVDC.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beacom Hall 133.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Cru - Weekly Meeting
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) will meet together for their weekly meeting. Cru is a Christian ministry that focuses on winning people to Christ, building them up, and sending them out to spread the good news of the gospel with others. At the weekly meeting, you engage with others in a welcoming community, sing worship songs, and dive into the word of God together. Come to the weekly meeting to experience what Cru is all about!
Event Contact: Jon Harmsen. Contact Email: jon.harmsen@cru.org. Contact Phone: 712-460-0120. Event Locator: 2025-ACDVNH.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Coyote News Student Broadcast - Earn Credit or Volunteer
Coyote News is a weekly, live student-produced broadcast covering local stories and events that impact USD students, faculty, and staff. This program is open to all USD students, and we welcome anyone interested in gaining hands-on experience in news and media production. Coyote News can be taken for practicum credit through the Media & Journalism Department, or as a unique volunteer opportunity to enhance your resume. To get involved, contact the Media & Journalism Department secretary joseph.hoelker@usd.edu or the instructor todd.mechling@usd.edu.
Event Contact: Department of Media & Journalism. Contact Email: mj@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-677-5477. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/media-journalism. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXR.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Al Neuharth Media Center.
AA/NA Meeting
Student run 12-Step meeting AA. This is an OPEN meeting; AA/NA newcomers welcome! The only requirement is a desire to quit drinking/using.
Event Contact: ben severson. Contact Email: ben.severson@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056590574. Event Locator: 2026-ACGTFG.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Old Main 118.
Graduate and Professional Student Association Monthly Meeting
Each month the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) meets to discuss recent news regarding graduate and professional students at USD. It is an informal informational and networking opportunity where students can gather and meet other graduate and professional students, discuss topics related to graduate student life, ask questions to the grad school, and create community.
Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92534034919. Event Locator: 2025-ACFHWA.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
Spectrum Weekly Meetings
Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM! Join us for discussion, games, crafts, and planning for big events throughout the schoolyear. All LGBTQ2IA+ people and their allies are encouraged to attend!
Event Contact: Parker Orr. Contact Email: parker.orr@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056619040. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/forms/submission/view/c0eddf98-a0f5-4631-8566-ad5d6108681a?backLabel=Back%20To%20My%20Event%20Submissions&backUrl=%2Fsubmissions%2Fevents. Event Locator: 2025-ACFGLV.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.
Late Night Breakfast: Study Break
It’s Finals Week—you’re running on caffeine and stress. Time for a study break that actually helps. Late Night Breakfast is back with pancakes, bacon, and OJ flowing like liquid gold. Refuel, recharge, and remind yourself: success starts with snacks.
Event Contact: Michelle Harvey. Contact Email: michelle.harvey@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605.658.3585. Event URL: https://usdinvolved.usd.edu/event/11332932. Event Locator: 2025-ACDZZZ.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC West Wing Raised Area 160, MUC Media Wall 164, MUC Southeast Lounge 165, MUC Southeast Dining 166.
IC Weekly Meeting
IC will be hosting its weekly meeting to organize upcoming events and focus on logistics.
Event Contact: Jessicael Raherisoanjato. Contact Email: jessicael.raherisoan@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-857-5279. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGV.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.
BSU Weekly Meeting
Come connect with the Black Student Union! Our weekly meeting is all about building community, forming connections, and creating a supportive space to vibe, talk, and grow together. All are welcome.
Event Contact: Nadia Wipf. Contact Email: nadia.wipf@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-521-8570. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r375576. Event Locator: 2026-ACGVVC.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
MUC 219 - The Center.