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New Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation

Orientation for new graduate teaching assistants for fall and spring 2026-2027. This orientation is mandatory for all new GTAs and optional for returning graduate teaching assistants. Event Contact: Graduate School. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/~/link.aspx?_id=B391E53E54D34579977B4910D34F716E&_z=z. Event Locator: 2025-ACFJWV. Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC East Lounge 227, MUC Walkway 225ABC.

New Graduate Student Welcome Lunch & Resource Fair

Welcome to the University of South Dakota Graduate School! We want to personally invite you to the New Graduate Student Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair. Come meet fellow graduate students and program heads, enjoy lunch and take the opportunity to visit with various student resource offices. Event Contact: Graduate School. Contact Email: grad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6173. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/~/link.aspx?_id=B391E53E54D34579977B4910D34F716E&_z=z. Event Locator: 2025-ACFJWS. Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC East Lounge 227, MUC Walkway 225ABC.

New Student Orientation Welcome Dinner

New students, grab dinner with your Pack Leader group and start getting to know other new students. Event Contact: Michelle Harvey. Contact Email: michelle.harvey@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605.658.3585. Event URL: https://usd.edu/welcomeweek. Event Locator: 2026-ACJBZR. Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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 Main Dining, MUC West Wing Raised Area 160, MUC Media Wall 164, MUC Southeast Lounge 165, MUC…

NSO: So...How Do College Classes Actually Work?

Our faculty share practical tips to help you succeed in the classroom and make the most of your academic experience. Learn what to expect and how to prepare to help you thrive at USD. College of Arts and Sciences, Aalfs Auditorium College of Fine Arts, Colton Hall Fine Arts  College of Health Science, Lee Med 111 College of Education - Teacher Residency and Education, Delzell 118 College of Education - Kinesiology and Sport Management, Dome Club in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC) Beacom College of Business, Beacom 133. Event Contact: Michelle Harvey. Contact Email: michelle.harvey@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605.658.3585. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/nso/rsvp_boot?id=376699. Event Locator: 2026-ACJFGG. Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Beacom Hall 133, Delzell Education Center 118, Lee Medicine & Science Hall 111.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Opportunity/Community Resource Fair

Join us in the MUC first floor on Tuesday, August 25 for a campus and community resource fair! There will be snacks, swag, and fun!   Ask questions about support resources available to you on and off campus.   Meet faculty and staff from around campus who are here to support you through your journey at USD!   11:30 AM -1:00 PM! Event Contact: Melissa Tabke. Contact Email: melissa.tabke@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583432. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=6551569. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVTS. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 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 Stairwell Table, MUC Pit Table 1, MUC Pit Table 2, MUC Central Hallway.

Introduction, Course Setup, and the Content Tab in D2L

This introductory workshop will instruct you with an overview of D2L including how to access and activate a course, how to customize your course, and how to manage course content. 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-ACJGBT. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Communication and Personal Tools in D2L

Demonstrates how to use communication tools in D2L including news items and discussions. 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-ACJGBV. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. CTL Classroom 116.

Development Opportunities for Graduate Students

The Graduate School and the Center for Teaching and Learning have partnered to offer USD Graduate Students professional development opportunities. This session will explain the Graduate Student Success Series (GS3) and Graduate Teaching Series (GTS).     Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2026 from 5-6pm CST  Attend In-Person or via Zoom (Pizza and Salad will be available for those attending in person), Sign up online! Please note, this event is only open to USD Graduate Students. Event Contact: Center for Teaching and Learning. Contact Email: ctl@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586744. Event URL: https://sites.google.com/usd.edu/ctl/initiatives/for-graduate-students. Event Locator: 2026-ACJJZZ. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Study Away Fair

Meet with Staff and Faculty leaders for our upcoming USD-Led Group Travel Programs. Destinations include Park City, Utah; Guatemala; Costa Rica; Ireland; Finland/Denmark; Brazil; Sicily/Malta. There will also be representatives from the Wild Rockies Field Institute and other exchange partners. Event Contact: Joshua.Sanger@usd.edu. Contact Email: Joshua.Sanger@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6054501369. Event Locator: 2026-ACJCAJ. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. MUC Table 10, MUC Table 7, MUC Table 8, MUC Table 9, MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC Pit Table 1, MUC Pit Table 2.

D2L Groups and Sections

This workshop focuses on creating groups and sections in D2L. . 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-ACJGCD. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Kickoff Picnic with Women in Business

Join Women in Business for our first event of the semester! Come learn what Women in Business is all about while enjoying some refreshments and yard games! Event Contact: Makayla Van Voorst. Contact Email: makayla.vanvoorst@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: (605) 214-2497. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/index. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLGR. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Beacom Hall 129.

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/home. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGDB. Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

NMM Live! | Jack Norton

Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of old-time blues and good-time folk music. Oddball ukulele legend Tiny Tim hailed Norton as “the greatest entertainer I have ever seen!” The Minneapolis Star Tribune called Jack “one of the most entertaining acoustic musicians in the Midwest.” His performances are an authentic throwback to a simpler time and bygone era.   Included with museum admission (always free for USD faculty, staff, and students!)   This performance will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video. Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/43d35932-b55e-40cf-836a-de6640f750b9. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLJX. Friday, August 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. National Music Museum Performance Hall.

Assessment Tools in D2L

Discusses the purpose and use of the Assignments tool and how to create, edit, and grade a quiz. 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-ACJGDD. Monday, August 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

IFC Recruitment Orientation

PNM orientation for IFC Formal Recruitment week. Event Contact: Sorority & Fraternity Life. Contact Email: greek@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583564. Event URL: https://cglink.me/25Y/r376505. Event Locator: 2026-ACHTJN. Monday, August 31, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Aalfs Auditorium 139.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Adulting 101: High School vs. College

This workshop will highlight the key differences between high school and college. Attend this workshop to gain practical tips, realistic expectations, and strategies for navigating college life. Event Contact: Holly Haddad. Contact Email: holly.haddad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3611. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Academic-and-Campus-Support/Academic-Support. Event Locator: 2026-ACJJRK. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Beacom Hall 133.

Rubrics in D2L

Explains rubric creation and grading, focusing on the types of rubrics supported by the learning management system: holistic and analytic. 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-ACJGDF. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

FGSO All Member Meeting

Event Contact: tori.farmer@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Email: tori.farmer@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056702659. Event Locator: 2026-ACHWFP. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Introduction, Course Setup, and the Content Tab in D2L

This introductory workshop will instruct you with an overview of D2L including how to access and activate a course, how to customize your course, and how to manage course content. 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-ACJGDL. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Adulting 101: High School vs. College

This workshop will highlight the key differences between high school and college. Attend this workshop to gain practical tips, realistic expectations, and strategies for navigating college life. Event Contact: Holly Haddad. Contact Email: holly.haddad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3611. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Academic-and-Campus-Support/Academic-Support. Event Locator: 2026-ACJHKA. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Beacom Hall 133.

Note-Taking: Finding the Method That Works for You

Learn why taking good notes matters to your success in class, and experiment with various note-taking methods, applied to a fun mini-discussion of art. The presenters are Lauren Freese, Assistant Professor, Department of Art, and Michelle Rogge Gannon, Writing Center.  . Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLVA. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

Building a Paragraph Workshop

Clear, well-developed paragraphs are essential to every successful academic essay. Learn strategies for creating effective paragraphs in this hands-on, interactive session. The workshop presenter is Kevin Magee, Instructor, Department of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLSW. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

Digital Accessibility: Introduction to Panorama

This is an introductory workshop where faculty can learn more about Panorama to improve digital accessibility in courses. 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-ACJLGG. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Communication and Personal Tools in D2L

Demonstrates how to use communication tools in D2L including news items and discussions. 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-ACJGDN. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

NMM Live! | First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band

Experience the music of the Civil War era as the First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band brings the sounds and stories of a 19th-century military brass band to NMM Live! The ensemble portrays the band of the original 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment of 1861–1862. Wearing Union infantry uniforms and performing authentic musical arrangements taken from actual Civil War band books, the group combines music and living history to offer audiences a glimpse into an important chapter of American musical life. The program includes songs by popular composers of the period, well-known opera selections, marches, and quicksteps. Each performance also incorporates historical narration explaining the music and sharing details about soldiering during the Civil War. Based in the greater Omaha area, the band’s musicians are active in several of the region’s leading community ensembles, and several members hold graduate degrees in music. The First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band regularly performs at museums,… Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/6c05e03f-c4ee-4880-ba31-247b461d911e. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMXL. Friday, September 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. National Music Museum Performance Hall.

Digital Accessibility Workshop: Introduction to Panorama

This is an introductory workshop where faculty can learn more about Panorama to improve digital accessibility in courses. 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-ACJLGH. Friday, September 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. 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. 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-ACJGDQ. Friday, September 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Coyote Game Fest

During Labor Day weekend, the Coyote Game Fest will be providing ESports Games such as Mario Kart and EA Sports FC 26, with the chance to win a mystery prize, as well as board games, free food, and more! Event Contact: Trinity Redday. Contact Email: trinity.cournoyer@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056331049. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMRW. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. MUC Pit Lounge 141, MUC Pit Table 1, MUC Pit Table 2.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, September 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Brunch with Badges

"Start your day with good vibes, hot coffee, and even better conversation. Join the amazing UPD officers, dispatchers, and campus safety staff for donuts, food, and a laid-back chance to connect. We’d love to meet you, hear your story, and build community—one cup at a time.". Event Contact: Marcus Destin. Contact Email: usdinvolved@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583557. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGTH. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. MUC Pit Lounge 141.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

First Steps with AI: Practical Tools for Teaching and Learning

AI is becoming a regular part of students' academic lives, but many need guidance on using it as a tool for learning rather than simply generating answers. In this hands-on workshop, faculty will explore practical strategies and assignments that help students use AI responsibly, strengthen critical thinking skills, and reflect on their own learning processes. 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-ACJGFA. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

The Power of Synthesis Workshop

Synthesis, an important skill needed for many academic writing assignments, requires writers to perform such tasks as making connections or showing disagreement among ideas, combining ideas or concepts, demonstrating gaps in knowledge, creating a fuller understanding of a concept, or even producing new ideas. This hands-on workshop offers some helpful strategies for using synthesis. The presenter is Bethany Larson, M.A. Student, Dept. of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLZS. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

Graduate Student Success Series: Professionalism & Managing Success

Presented by Dr. Julia Hellwege, This workshop will teach practical tools for managing high-capacity executive functioning to manage culturally and socially bound professional expectations in graduate school and the workplace. The GS3 workshop series is designed for graduate students. 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-ACJKJQ. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Graduate/Professional Student Mixer

Join the Graduate and Professional Student Association for our Fall 2026 mixer. Meet other graduate students, enjoy some free food, and play some games! This is the perfect event to kick off the 2026-2027 school year and get involved as a Graduate and Professional Student. All are welcome! Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWD. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. MUC Pit Lounge 141.

President's All-Campus Picnic

President Sheila K. Gestring and her husband, Keith, invite you to the annual President’s All-Campus Picnic on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Coyote Alley. All faculty, staff, students and their families are welcome.  In the event of rain, the picnic will be moved to the Muenster University Center, second floor. Event Contact: Niki Smidt. Contact Email: Niki.Smidt@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-5641. Event Locator: 2025-ACGCXJ. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Outdoor Tennis Courts.

GPSA Monthly Meeting

Every first Monday of the month, the Graduate and Professional Student Association meets to discuss crucial information regarding graduate and professional students. We announce important resources for these students, updates on happenings around campus, upcoming events catered to these students, and provide a space for grad students to voice their concerns so we as a group can advocate for graduate and professional students to administration. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet fellow graduate students! Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92059825308. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWC. Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Communication and Personal Tools in D2L

Demonstrates how to use communication tools in D2L including news items and discussions. 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-ACJGFB. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Speaker's Night

Event Contact: Kelly Christensen. Contact Email: kelly.v.christensen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583755. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSW. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Old Main 111 (Farber Hall).

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Prompting for Possibility: Designing Better AI Conversations

Discover how AI can help students brainstorm ideas, analyze information, create study resources, and engage more deeply with course content. In this interactive workshop, faculty will explore practical, UDL-informed activities that promote student choice, active learning, and meaningful engagement while supporting evidence-based teaching practices. 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-ACJGFC. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Using AI Ethically in Writing Workshop

Good writing is thinking on the page, and the strongest writing comes from doing that thinking yourself. This workshop shows how to keep AI in a supporting role as you move through an assignment (developing a topic, focusing a thesis, planning research, outlining, and drafting) so the ideas, the decisions, and the words stay your own. Rather than letting AI generate the work, we’ll practice using it to quiz you on your reading, challenge a thesis you’ve drafted, and point out the weak spots in a draft you’ve already written. And we’ll cover the do’s, don’ts, and real dangers that get writers in trouble, from the illusion of understanding to invented sources. The presenter is Robert Nguyen, Writing Consultant, USD Writing Center.  . Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMHD. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

State of the University Address

USD President Sheila K. Gestring will deliver her annual State of the University address on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Slagle Hall Aalfs Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. For those unable to join in person, the address will be livestreamed on USD’s YouTube page. Event Contact: Niki Smidt. Contact Email: Niki.Smidt@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-5641. Event Locator: 2025-ACGCXK. Do you need to use the projector for a presentation? FALSE. Do you require the orchestra shell to be in place? FALSE. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Aalfs Auditorium 139.

Graduate Research and Creative Scholarship Grant Workshop

Event Contact: Darin Hochstein. Contact Email: gradsch@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586173. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/Graduate-School/Professional-Development. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGPL. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. MUC Conference Room 211A.

Institute Scholar Honoring

Event Contact: Elise Boxer. Contact Email: elise.boxer@usd.edui. Contact Phone: 4352322660. Event Locator: 2026-ACHNTV. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. MUC Ballroom 225C.

Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture

Please join the College of Fine Arts and the University Art Galleries for this evening's Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture. Live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M Lee Center for the Fine Arts, or livestreamed via the link on this post. Event Contact: Amy Fill. Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583437. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDQB. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Colton Recital Hall 156.

D2L Groups and Sections

This workshop focuses on creating groups and sections in D2L. 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-ACJGFD. Monday, September 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Course Design

Discover how AI can streamline course design by helping faculty develop learning outcomes, create instructional materials, align assessments, and generate engaging learning activities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore practical strategies for using AI to save time while applying UDL and evidence-based teaching practices to support student success. 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-ACJGFG. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

From the Page to the Podium with Source Integration Workshop

Using research effectively involves more than dropping a quotation or citation into a paper or speech. In this workshop, we will explore the similarities and differences between integrating sources in academic writing and incorporating evidence into oral presentations. Students will practice introducing and contextualizing sources, paraphrasing and quoting effectively, connecting evidence to their own ideas, and adapting citations for readers versus listeners. , Whether you are working on a paper or preparing a speech, you will leave with practical strategies for making research sound natural, credible, and connected to your own voice. The presenters are Dr. Jennifer Hough, Instructor of Communication Studies, and Lara Carlson McGoey, Instructor of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMBF. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

Introduction to Buidling AI Agents

Get started using Copilot to build agents for personal use and to help provide student support options available 24/7. 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-ACJKDN. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

VLP Literally Speaking

Join VLP for our monthly creative reading! Event Contact: Cheyenne Marco. Contact Email: cheyenne.marco@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056797275. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLHL. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Danforth Chapel.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Yotes Take the Stage Variety Show

Event Contact: Aida Desaulniers. Contact Email: dakotadaysevents@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: N/A. Event Locator: 2026-ACJJLD. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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/home. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGFH. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. CTL Classroom 116.

Time Management Workshop

Be more productive and maximize your time. This workshop will cover techniques for prioritizing tasks, staying on top of assignments, and combatting procrastination. Event Contact: Holly Haddad. Contact Email: holly.haddad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3611. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Academic-and-Campus-Support/Academic-Support. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDBD. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Beacom Hall 129.

MLA Documentation Workshop

This workshop introduces students to the conventions of MLA style citation and documentation. It covers different ways to use sources within the text of essays. Guidelines for creating a works-cited list will also be presented. The workshop is primarily for students in humanities courses. The presenter is Benjamin Hagen, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMNN. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 106.

“Getting that International Job and No you do not have to leave Your State”

The Gallagher International Center is hosting a speaker for Thursday, October 1st - Stephen Hall (Class of ‘74) & member of the USD Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association is presenting a lecture titled “Getting that International Job and No you do not have to leave Your State” during the Dakota Days week. Event Contact: Joshua.Sanger@usd.edu. Contact Email: joshua.sanger@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6054501369. Event Locator: 2026-ACJCZL. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Patterson Hall 117.

Feedback Reimagined: Using AI to Support Student Growth

Explore how AI can help faculty provide timely, meaningful feedback that supports student learning without increasing grading workload. 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-ACJGFK. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Anna Mavromatis artist talk

The University Libraries are bringing the artist Anna Mavromatis to campus who will discuss her work which incorporates several elements such as costumes and architecture, altered books, and her writing process into her art. She states that her works come to her from needs we all share: seeking to understand the whys and hows of one's existence. She states she is “trying to distinguish ages old lies from truths, while pursuing a path to know thyself. Concentrating in ways to correct past societal sins prohibiting beings in reaching their potential. Giving testimony to injustices inflicted through the age-old human need assessing others' worth based in gender, race, nationality.” Mavromatis’ work showcases a variety of printmaking techniques, historic and contemporary photographic processes and traditional surface decoration. Website: www.annamavromatis.com. Event Contact: dloftus@usd.edu. Contact Email: dloftus@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-3386. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWH. Monday, October 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.

GPSA Monthly Meeting

Every first Monday of the month, the Graduate and Professional Student Association meets to discuss crucial information regarding graduate and professional students. We announce important resources for these students, updates on happenings around campus, upcoming events catered to these students, and provide a space for grad students to voice their concerns so we as a group can advocate for graduate and professional students to administration. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet fellow graduate students! Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92059825308. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWC. Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

The AI Teaching Toolkit: Time Saving Strategies for Faculty

In this hands-on workshop, faculty will explore time-saving strategies that free up more time for meaningful student interaction while supporting inclusive, learner-centered course design. 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-ACJGFL. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Academic Argument and the Proposal Essay

The RBAA (research-based academic argument) is more than a research paper. In this workshop, students will identify elements of academic argument and learn how to use them successfully in composing an RBAA. The presenter is Eliasu Ibrahim, M.A. Student, Department of English. . Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMDX. Wednesday, October 7, 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. 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-ACJGFM. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

NMM Live! | Música Ficta

Música Ficta is one of the most distinguished and respected early music ensembles specialized in the performance of Latin American and Spanish baroque repertoire. Founded in Colombia in 1988, the ensemble has performed in the main churches and cathedrals of Latin America -where the most important music archives of the continent are found- as well as in some 30 countries in 4 continents. Its concerts and recordings have been broadcast through the most important radio stations in the American continent and Europe. Música Ficta's recordings have been issued by European and American labels. The vitality and scholarship of their performances have received 5 stars and praise from specialized critics. Their historically informed performances, based upon profound musicological research, make of Música Ficta a reference ensemble in Latin-American and Spanish repertoire. A feature of the ensemble is the recording of music that has never before been recorded, pouring light into valuable repertoire that has been… Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/bab60f34-10e5-43a3-b94c-3660b8294b92. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMXM. Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. National Music Museum Performance Hall.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Designing Authentic Learning in the Age of AI

Participants will explore strategies for designing authentic assignments and assessments that encourage meaningful student engagement, support diverse learners through UDL principles, and promote deeper learning in an AI-enabled world. 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-ACJGFN. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Rubrics in D2L

Explains rubric creation and grading, focusing on the types of rubrics supported by the learning management system: holistic and analytic. 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-ACJGFP. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

APA Documentation Workshop

This workshop introduces students to the conventions of APA style citation and documentation. Students will leave the workshop with a basic understanding of APA style as well as where to find online resources on APA. The presenter is Martin McGoey, Instructor, Dept of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMCZ. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine

Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University of South Dakota Music Department. Pine’s solo performance will take place Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Aalfs Auditorium, on the campus of the University of South Dakota. The program will feature music by Johann Sebastian Bach performed on a violin made by Jacob Stainer (1668), alongside demonstrations on the NMM’s 1693 ‘Harrison’ Stradivari violin and its recently completed replica, the ‘Harrison’ Strad 2.0. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear history brought to life, as centuries-old craftsmanship meets world-class artistry. Tickets can be purchased here. USD faculty, staff, and students are eligible for discounted admission.  For more information, please email nmm@usd.edu. Event Contact: National Music Museum. Contact Email: nmm@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3450. Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/ab5cb847-9270-4fff-9a7e-dddff97b59d9. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMXH. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Introduction, Course Setup, and the Content Tab in D2L

This introductory workshop will instruct you with an overview of D2L including how to access and activate a course, how to customize your course, and how to manage course content. 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-ACJGFR. Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

From Ideas to Activities - Creating Engaging Learning Experiences with AI

Learn how AI can help transform course concepts into interactive discussions, case studies, simulations, and active-learning activities that promote deeper student engagement. 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-ACJGFS. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Book Discussion #2 - Being Mortal

This is a follow up event to discuss Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Join individuals from Sanford's Palliative Care team for the discussion. Event Locator: 2026-ACJCAG. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. SF Hsc 289 Classroom.

Selecting Sources for Academic Writing Assignments Workshop

Selecting Sources for Academic Writing Assignments (Wed. Oct. 21, 4-5 p.m. Delzell 110): Do you worry about finding the right sources for your academic writing assignments?  Learn useful strategies for identifying appropriate sources for academic essays and other texts (as well as your future professional writing).  The presenter is Dr. Lindsey R. Peterson, Digital Humanities Librarian/Assist. Prof. of Practice, I. D. Weeks Library. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMBG. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

Fall Pro-Am Drag Show

Join Spectrum for the Fall Professional & Amateur Drag Show! Pros and students showcase their drag talents in the Ballroom! Doors open at 6:30pm and attendees must be 18+. Event Contact: Oliver Ryberg. Contact Email: kaitlyn.ryberg@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6363854408. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVZH. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. MUC Ballroom 225ABC, MUC Walkway 225ABC.

VLP Literally Speaking

Join VLP for our monthly creative reading! Event Contact: Cheyenne Marco. Contact Email: cheyenne.marco@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056797275. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLHL. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Danforth Chapel.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

LGBT+ History and Halloween Trivia

Join Spectrum for LGBT+ and Halloween Trivia at the Media Wall! Wear a costume and play trivia with Vermillion's own Pastime Trivia! Event Contact: Oliver Ryberg. Contact Email: kaitlyn.ryberg@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6363854408. Event URL: https://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHWBW. Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. MUC Media Wall 164.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

AI as a Thinking Partner - Supporting Research and Inquiry

In this hands-on workshop, participants will examine strategies for using AI to support inquiry, critical evaluation, and scholarly work while promoting ethical and responsible use of AI in academic settings. 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-ACJGFW. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Study Skills Workshop

Join us as we discuss strategies for retaining information, increasing your reading comprehension, effective note taking, and active learning techniques. Event Contact: Holly Haddad. Contact Email: holly.haddad@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-3611. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Student-Life/Academic-and-Campus-Support/Academic-Support. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDBG. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Beacom Hall 129.

Speaking of Health

Dr. Randy Faustino will be delivering the next talk for health humanities series Speaking of Health. Event Contact: anna.simonson@usd.edu. Contact Email: wegner@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-357-1400. Event URL: https://libguides.usd.edu/healthhumanities/speakingofhealth. Event Locator: 2026-ACJHHH. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. SF Hsc 289 Classroom.

Writing Your Scientific Research Paper

Writing Your Scientific Research Paper (Wed. Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m. Delzell 110): This workshop offers guidelines for creating the first draft of a scientific research paper, as well as addressing revision strategies. You'll also learn what distinguishes a strong research paper from a weak one. The workshop presenter is Frank Akamagwuna, Post-Doctoral Student, Department of Biology. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMMG. Wednesday, October 28, 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. 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-ACJGFX. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

2026 MSPS Annual Conference

The 2-day MSPS Annual Conference gathers scientists and trainees from SD and the neighboring states, including Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa, to meet and discuss cutting edge science in the fields of physiological and biomedical sciences. Event Contact: William Chen. Contact Email: William.Chen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586321. Event URL: https://msps-online.org/msps-2023-2/. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDHZ. Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:00 AM – Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 PM. Lee Medicine & Science Hall 199.

MSPS Annual Conference

The 2-day MSPS Annual Conference gathers scientists and trainees from SD and the neighboring states, including Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa, to meet and discuss cutting edge science in the fields of physiological and biomedical sciences. Event Contact: William Chen. Contact Email: William.Chen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586321. Event URL: https://msps-online.org/msps-2023-2/. Event Locator: 2026-ACJCSQ. Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Aalfs Auditorium 139.

2026 MSPS Annual Conference

The 2-day MSPS Annual Conference gathers scientists and trainees from SD and the neighboring states, including Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa, to meet and discuss cutting edge science in the fields of physiological and biomedical sciences. Event Contact: William Chen. Contact Email: William.Chen@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056586321. Event URL: https://msps-online.org/msps-2023-2/. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDHW. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 PM. Lee Medicine & Science Hall 111.

D2L Groups and Sections

This workshop focuses on creating groups and sections in D2L. 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-ACJGFZ. Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. CTL Classroom 116.

GPSA Monthly Meeting

Every first Monday of the month, the Graduate and Professional Student Association meets to discuss crucial information regarding graduate and professional students. We announce important resources for these students, updates on happenings around campus, upcoming events catered to these students, and provide a space for grad students to voice their concerns so we as a group can advocate for graduate and professional students to administration. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet fellow graduate students! Event Contact: Madison McIntyre. Contact Email: gpsa@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9739346860. Event URL: https://usd.zoom.us/j/92059825308. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWC. Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. MUC Doyle Boardroom 212.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Cello/Bass Studio Recital

USD Department of Music invites you to an evening of performances from the members of the Dr Sonja Kraus's cello studio and Prof Kelly Coslet's bass studio. This performance is live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge. Event Contact: Dr Sonja Kraus. Contact Email: sonja.kraus@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 6056583466. Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusic. Event Locator: 2026-ACJKPK. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Colton Recital Hall 156, Campus Wide Fine Arts.

Media Analysis Workshop

Learn how to approach media and/or American pop culture using critical thinking.  The emphasis will not be to criticize, but to analyze media/pop culture and the messages we see and hear.  We'll also consider how we might become more thoughtful, informed consumers of these pervasive elements of our culture. The presenter is Athena Dotsikas, M.A. Student, Department of English. Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMFW. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

The Future-Ready Classroom: Preparing Students for an AI World

In this interactive workshop, faculty will explore strategies for integrating AI literacy, critical thinking, and responsible AI use into their courses while creating inclusive learning experiences that prepare students for success in an AI-enabled future. 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-ACJGGA. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

OT Professionalism Ceremony

The OT Professionalism Ceremony officially welcomes the OT students into a profession of humanistic care. We take this opportunity to celebrate the students' commitment to the core values of Occupational Therapy. Following the ceremony we welcome family/friends to attend an open house in the OT department. Event Contact: Marcia Harnois. Contact Email: ot@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-5999. Event Locator: 2025-ACGKRZ. Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Aalfs Auditorium 139.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.

Networking Event - School of Education

The Networking Event connects USD School of Education students with area employers. Employers who are interested in meeting with USD School of Education students are invited to register. Undergraduate and graduate students in all four divisions Counseling & Psychology in Education, Educational Leadership, Kinesiology & Sport Management, and Teacher Residency & Education are encouraged to attend. This event is hosted by the USD School of Education Center for Student & Professional Services. Learn more: usd.edu/csps. Event Contact: Chelle Gilbertson. Contact Email: SOEStudentServices@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605-658-6606. Event URL: https://careers-usd-csm.symplicity.com/events/SOENETWORK. Event Locator: 2026-ACJHQB. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. MUC Ballroom 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/home. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGJF. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Cru Weekly Meeting

Weekly meeting for all members and non-members of Cru. Event Contact: Dane Reeves. Contact Email: dane.reeves@coyotes.usd.edu. Contact Phone: 9709992097. Event Locator: 2026-ACHZSD. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Churchill-Haines Labs 101.

Writing Personal Statements for Graduate and Professional School Applications

What makes a successful and compelling statement of purpose? What do admissions committees look for when reviewing applications for graduate or professional schools? This workshop will provide guidelines for writing an effective personal statement, consider some examples of successful and unsuccessful statements, and explore your questions about this essential element of any application to graduate or professional school. The workshop presenter is Skip Willman, Associate Professor, Department of English. . Event Contact: Michelle Rogge Gannon. Contact Email: mrogge@usd.edu. Contact Phone: 605 658-6855. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMBZ. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Delzell Education Center 110.

AI Learning Partner - Teaching Students to Use AI Responsibly

Students are increasingly using AI tools, but many need guidance on how to use them in ways that support learning, critical thinking, and academic integrity. In this hands-on workshop, faculty will explore practical strategies and classroom activities that help students use AI as a learning partner while developing reflection, evaluation, and problem-solving skills. 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-ACJGJH. Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CTL Classroom 116.

Spectrum Weekly Meeting

Spectrum weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM in MUC 219! 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://usd.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=35460&tab=about. Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAZ. Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MUC 219 - The Center.