Greetings!
A short week on campus begins after the Veterans Day holiday, a time when we remember and recognize all who served our country. I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and was able to spend some time with family and friends.
We are getting to that time of the semester where it is hard to believe we are only a little more than four weeks away from finals. I am extremely honored to work with so many dedicated faculty and staff members who have helped our students be successful and reach their academic potential during the first couple months of the academic year. Thank you for everything you do, and I look forward to a strong finish to the semester.
November is also an important month as we complete the free application period for high school students. The number of students who have applied to SDSU for admission next fall continues to be strong, and a lot of work by the admissions team and others will occur to yield those individuals into enrolled students next fall.
Last Friday, the Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College hosted its Honors Visit Day for students who are looking for the honors college experience. Thank you to everyone who helped those students learn more about SDSU.
Finally, congratulations to our Jackrabbits soccer team for capturing the Summit League Conference tournament championship with a 3-1 win over Oral Roberts, Sunday. It is the programās second consecutive tournament title and ninth overall conference championship. The team will next face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Minneapolis on Friday.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. I will be traveling to Rapid City this week for meetings with alumni, the Jackrabbits Nursing Social and the men's basketball game on Thursday night. I look forward to conversations with colleagues and friends West River.
Thank you again for your work efforts to make SDSU a premier land-grant university.
Sincerely,
Barry H. Dunn, President
Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond recognizes individuals and groups of South ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć State University employees, faculty and students for individual and team efforts that go Above and Beyond to make the campus community a better place. This week we recognize those involved in the production of āAgDay College Roadshow.ā
āAgDayā is a daily program focused on farmers and ranchers and provides news, weather and business headlines. The show produced an episode on campus Oct. 30, and it aired Nov. 1.
āAgDay College Roadshowā simulates the campus excitement of ESPNās āCollege GameDay,ā but instead of athletics, it visits college campuses to focus on the significance and importance of agriculture.
The show was hosted by Farm Journal editor and āAgDayā host Clinton Griffiths, who was joined by national reporter and markets expert Michelle Rook, an SDSU alum.
The broadcast featured faculty from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the Ness School of Management and Economics. Over 100 students cheered along throughout the broadcast from the Raven Precision Agriculture Center.
Thank you to all involved in showcasing SDSU on this stage. Specifically, thank you to Joseph Cassady, David Clay, Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, Joe Santos, Anne Fennell, Warren Rusche, Eric Weaver, Matthew Elliott and Skye Brugler.
Many others assisted behind the scenes in this production including Brian Langum, Jesse Enstad, Tori Bjorke, Austin Buysse, Maggan Froseth and Kristen Smith.
Finally, thank you to Don and Kay Norton for their coordination of this exciting showcase of SDSU.
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Faculty award nominations are now being submitted for numerous recognition opportunities. The awards are presented at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence during the spring semester.
University-level awards are coordinated by the Faculty ą£ą£Ö±²„Šćs Subcommittee of the Academic Affairs Committee. .
The Brookings Area United Way supports nearly 50 programs and partners that serve Brookings County residents of every stage of life, including students attending SDSU.
The United in Purpose campaign is aiming to raise more than $1 million to support various organizations in the community, including the food pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Mental Health Coalition, the Delta Dental Van Program, Brookings Backpack Project, Salvation Army and more.
SDSU employees have a strong history of supporting the United Way. Interested employees or consider a payroll deduction option by .
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The campaign continues through Dec. 31.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Division of Research and Economic Development jointly invite proposals to the RSCA Challenge Fund for FY26. This seed grant supports the growth of sponsored research, scholarships and creative activity (RSCA) at South ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć State University. SDSU faculty and professional staff are eligible to apply individually or in teams. The full request for applications is available on the RSCA Committee page on InsideState.
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Effective today, faculty and staff are encouraged to seek guidance from the program director of research integrity and compliance when planning travel to comprehensively sanctioned countries, before completing the Out-of-State Travel Request Form.
This step is crucial to ensure compliance with federal law and to prevent involvement in activities or collaborations that may require an export or authorization from the Office of Foreign Asset Control.
Additional and important information can be found on the Export Compliance webpage on state.edu. Questions may be directed to Keiji Horikoshi, program director of research integrity and compliance.
The South ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć Art Museum Holiday Sale will begin the month of December with 10% discounts throughout the museumās gift store, and 20% off for museum members. .
The SDSU School of Performing Arts will present āMacbethā by William Shakespeare Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Ticket information can be found on sdstate.edu.
The SDSU School of Performing Arts will present A Christmas Celebration Dance Concert Dec. 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Ticket information can be found on sdstate.edu.
New and updated university policies continue to be adopted and published. For the most recent updates, visit the New and Recently Revised Policies page on sdstate.edu.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility will host four CommUNITY Meetings this semester in collaboration with other university partners. The purpose of CommUNITY Meetings is to build UNITY by learning together, focusing on sharing various perspectives and life experiences. Attendance is voluntary, and sponsorship varies by event.
The schedule for this semesterās CommUNITY Meetings is available on sdstate.edu.
The Instructional Design Services team will host numerous fall 2024 trainings. Highlighted themes include online community building and effective teaching in the fast-changing GenAI era.
The upcoming refresher workshops, eLearning applications, weekly webinars and the Online Teaching Certification Program are designed to help prepare you for successful teaching.
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South ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć State Athletics would like to offer all SDSU faculty and staff four complimentary general admission tickets to the following upcoming events:
- Jackrabbits wrestling home opener vs. Augustana at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
- Jackrabbits football vs. Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16
To access your tickets, please look for a message in your email inbox from the Office of the President on Nov. 6.
The Monday Message appears weekly during the academic year and less frequently during the summer months and holiday breaks.
Information for the Monday Message, including nominations for Above and Beyond, can be submitted online through the .