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May 5, 2008As we near the end of the semester, we look forward to our spring commencement to be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10th, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena. Posted by University and Public Relations on 5/12/2008 10:40:00 AM
April 11, 2008Signs of spring are everywhere across camp save for the impact of ever present South Dakota weather. As I write this, we are at the end of a three-day spring snow storm-great for our need for moisture. Nonetheless, the campus is busy. Posted by University and Public Relations on 4/16/2008 2:10:00 PM
March 28, 2008Spring break has ended and the campus is again busy with the many activities that come with the second half of the spring semester. Here are just a few of the upcoming campus events: Posted by University and Public Relations on 4/2/2008 9:00:00 AM
March 14, 2008As I write, the campus is thinning out, reflecting the beginning of our spring break—somewhat misnamed this year given the possibility of snow this weekend. Nonetheless, the week provides a much needed break from the busy routine, marking the halfway point to the end of the semester, and argues that all things spring-like are just around the corner. Posted by University and Public Relations on 3/24/2008 10:40:00 AM
February 29, 2008At a special meeting on Friday, February 22, the Board of Regents named Dr. Robert A. Wharton, as the 18th president of the School of Mines, effective July 1, 2008. Dr. Wharton comes to the campus from Idaho State University, where he is currently the provost and vice president for academic affairs. Posted by University and Public Relations on 3/11/2008 10:00:00 AM
February 15, 2008Earlier today we celebrated the opening of the new Maptek Advanced Mine Design Center located in the Mineral Industries Building on the School of Mines campus. Posted by University and Public Relations on 2/19/2008 1:45:00 PM
February 1, 2008Conversations about economics and the economy can be heard everywhere. There are two slants on the discussion directly related to the School of Mines. Posted by University and Public Relations on 2/5/2008 8:50:00 AM
January 17, 2008The students have returned to campus and the spring semester is officially underway with classes starting today. Posted by University and Public Relations on 1/18/2008 8:00:00 AM
November 30, 2007With Thanksgiving break behind us, the campus is focused on finishing the semester and the holiday season. Over the next few weeks, several of our performing arts groups will provide seasonal events open to all. Posted by Mitchell Vander Vorst on 11/30/2007 2:20:00 PM
November 9, 2007With mid-terms behind us, the fall semester is fast coming to a close. The campus continues to enjoy an unusually mild weather with yet a hint of the snow and cold to come. Activities and events are running full steam. Here are a few of the highlights of the last few weeks. Posted by Vickie Bender on 11/9/2007 3:40:00 PM
October 19, 2007The South Dakota Board of Regents met on the School of Mines campus yesterday and today. I am pleased to share with you several items of interest from that meeting. Posted by Vickie Bender on 10/19/2007 3:40:00 PM
October 12, 2007With the wonderful fall weather, the semester continues full bore. Here are a few items of interest: Posted by Vickie Bender on 10/12/2007 3:40:00 PM
September 28, 2007The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has been named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys for the 10th consecutive year. School of Mines graduates command placement rates in excess of 95 percent and average starting salaries of approximately $54,000. Posted by Vickie Bender on 9/28/2007 3:45:00 PM
September 14, 2007The fall semester is well underway at the School of Mines, and we are pleased to welcome our new and returning students to campus. This year marks the second year for our freshmen to participate in our tablet pc program. The program is an overwhelming success; however, with that success, also comes new challenges. An unanticipated increase in the number of upper-class students interested in participating in the program generated a shortage in tablets. Our IT department quickly located additional tablets and placed an emergency order. By the end of the day, we should have everyone ready to “log on”. Posted by Vickie Bender on 9/14/2007 3:45:00 PM
August 31, 2007It is hard to believe that today is the last day of August, and that classes will begin next Tuesday, September 4th. The School of Mines’ administration, faculty, and staff are busy preparing to welcome our students to campus for the fall 2007 semester. Posted by Vickie Bender on 8/31/2007 3:45:00 PM
August 17, 2007With mid-August upon us, thoughts and activities—though not necessarily the weather—are building toward the opening of the fall semester. There are telltale signs across campus. The fall sports teams—men’s football and women’s volleyball, have returned and begun season practice. Residence hall staff are arriving this weekend for training. The summer’s capital construction projects—renovations to locker rooms and construction of skyboxes at O’Harra Stadium/Dunham Field, site preparation for mobile Paleo laboratories, renovation of the mining department lab, and renovations to the Tech Transfer Office—are about completed. Posted by Vickie Bender on 8/17/2007 3:45:00 PM
July 13, 2007It’s been an exciting week with the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) announcement of their selection of the Homestake mine in Lead as the site of the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL). The site, now officially known as the Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory or “SUSEL”, will provide scientists with unlimited research potential. While there are many steps remaining, the selection announcement is a significant milestone in the future of the lab. Dr. William Roggenthen, Professor of Geological Engineering at the School of Mines, was co-PI of the project along with Dr. Kevin Lesko of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. We owe a debt of gratitude to these gentlemen, our Congressional delegation, Governor Rounds, T. Denny Sanford, and the many, many individuals who worked tirelessly on this project and are continuing to do so. Posted by Vickie Bender on 7/13/2007 3:45:00 PM
June 22, 2007Summer is here, but the campus is as busy as ever with many activities, visitors, and events. I am pleased to announce several major accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students over the past weeks since my last newsletter. Posted by Vickie Bender on 6/22/2007 3:50:00 PM
June 1, 2007Congratulations to our CAMP (Center for Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production) teams who recently competed in various competitions both here locally and across the country. Thank you to those companies and individuals who donated their time and money to make sure that our students were able to participate in these competitions and events. Posted by Vickie Bender on 6/1/2007 3:50:00 PM
May 18, 2007As the academic year ends, we celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students, and look forward to the many activities planned for the summer. Posted by Vickie Bender on 5/18/2007 3:50:00 PM

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