News from President Tom Jackson, Jr.
December 15, 2015
Happy Holidays
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It’s been such a great
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Holiday Greetings from the
Black Hills. It’s that time of year
when we take time to express
our gratitude to each other and
celebrate the holiday season.
We were honored to host
the SD BOR earlier this month.
It was a pleasure to show
them our beautiful campus,
our Underground Campus at
Sanford Lab, and to showcase
our exceptional synergy with
the Spearfish community.
Wishing you Joy for the
holidays and throughout the
year. Please take a moment to
view our holiday greeting.
Sincerely,
Watch the Holiday Video
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students receive degrees
during fall commencement ceremony
More than 200 candidates for graduation were recognized
during the 170th commencement ceremony Dec. 12. Awarded
were seven master’s degrees, 191 bachelor’s degrees, and
19 associate’s degrees.
To view photos and see some highlights of some of our successful graduates
visit www.BHSU.edu/Classof2015.
BHSU
alum receives honorary doctorate during fall commencement
Jerome A. Greene, now a
retired curator, historian and
award-winning author, was
awarded an Honorary Doctor
of Letters and Literature during
the 170th BHSU Commencement
Ceremony.
“It’s a terrific honor and
especially nice coming from Black
Hills State University,” Greene
said. “It’s a testament to what I’ve
done in my life and career, and I
feel very honored.”
Michael Shann was awarded
an Honorary Doctor in Public
Service Degree during the
2015 spring commencement
ceremony for his work, including
the production of the Closing
Ceremony of the Sochi 2014
Winter Olympic Games.
Jerome Greene
Photography professor to showcase work internationally
Black Hills State University photography professor Steve Babbitt had artwork selected
for an international exhibit.
Babbitt had three photographs accepted into the Sixth Painting and Mixed Media
Competition 2015-2016 at the Lessedra Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria. The exhibition features 233
pieces of artwork from artists in 43 countries.
This is the second year that Babbitt’s work has been selected for an international show at
Lessedra Gallery.
[Where ANYTHING is possible]
Steve Babbitt
December 15, 2015
The South Dakota Board
of
Regents
visits
Student
BHSU
organizations
recognized
The Regents recognized three BHSU
student organizations. Recipients included:
the BHSU Art Club - Academic Excellence
Award, the University Programming Team
(UP Team) - Community Service Award,
and the International Student Organization Organizational Leadership Award.
See the press release and their photos at
www.BHSU.edu/News.
Community Showcase
South Dakota Board of Regents members toured the BHSU Underground Campus at the Sanford Lab in Lead.
Pictured left to right: Regent John Bastian , Linda Rush, Regent Kathryn Johnson, and SD BOR Executive
Director Michael Rush.
BHSU
students, faculty present research
at international conference in Africa
BHSU faculty and staff were honored to meet the U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, Earl Miller,
during the Botho University International Research Conference. BHSU students and faculty
found a high level of international attention for the research on malaria and underground science
they presented at the international research conference.
The community connection was showcased during
the recent SD BOR meeting. See the video here.
Members of Northwestern
Health Sciences University
visit BHSU campus
Two representatives from Northwestern Health Sciences
University (NHSU) in Bloomington, Minn., visited
the BHSU campus last week to discuss opportunities to
establish partnerships for an exercise science program.
(Left to right) Dr. Rod Custer, provost at BHSU;
Dr. Emily Tweed , vice president of Student Affairs
& Enrollment Management at NHSU; Kim Tamble,
executive director of partnership at NHSU; and
Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., BHSU president, met to visit about
possibilities. The representatives also met with the deans,
several faculty members and other BHSU staff members.
The U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, Earl Miller (center), meets with BHSU faculty and staff at the Botho
University International Research Conference in Botswana, Africa. In his keynote address, he gave public kudos
to BHSU for their engagement in international education for students.
BHSU-Rapid City
First Robotics Competition
Black Hills
State University
– Rapid City has
found success
through its
rebranding. The
name change which went into effect in spring
has brought new opportunities for students.
See the recent KELOLand story.
to debut underground
Plans are underway for the first annual BHSU Underground Robotics Competition, which
will be held March 18, 2016. Sixteen middle school students from Belle Fourche and Spearfish
will be sending their robots underground with BHSU students to compete!
BHSU is also making plans for a grand opening celebration for the Underground
Campus. Stay tuned for pictures and updates on both events!
sees
success in first year