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June 27, 2008I just returned from the June Board of Regents meeting. The major item of discussion is the beginning of the FY10 budget request process. Through the ‘informal budget presentation’, I shared with the Regents our critical budget needs appropriate for state support. Posted by University and Public Relations on 6/27/2008 3:50:00 PM
June 6, 2008The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Baja SAE team returned from the Baja SAE competition at the Caterpillar Edwards Proving Grounds in Peoria, Illinois with outstanding results. Posted by University and Public Relations on 6/9/2008 10:55:00 AM
May 23, 2008Assistant Professor of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Scott Ahrenkiel will study the management of defects in lattice-mismatched materials. This important project will seek to develop greater control of defect generation in multilayer thin-film materials used for the direct conversion of sunlight into electrical energy. Posted by University and Public Relations on 6/9/2008 10:55:00 AM
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

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