News from President Tom Jackson, Jr.
September 16, 2015
Governor
visits
BHSU
during
Black Hills State University welcomed South
Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard to campus last
week as part of the state’s Capital for a Day in
Spearfish.
Spearfish Capital
for a
Day
Daugaard visited the Sanford Science
Education Center at BHSU, a partnership linking
educators, scientists, and students of BHSU and
Sanford Underground Research Facility.
Faculty and students from the BHSU exercise
science program, one of the fastest growing
programs at the university, also shared with
Daugaard how they are responding to the
growing demand for wellness professionals.
It’s been a wonderful start
to the fall semester at BHSU!
Our students are engaged in
their courses and it’s great to
see our faculty inspiring them
to achieve their goals. School
spirit is thriving!
Read more in this month’s
report about how our state,
supporters, and faculty are
making a difference for our
students in the classroom
and outside in our Black Hills
community.
I hope to see you during
Swarm Days, our annual
homecoming celebration,
October 5-10!
Daugaard visited with University, business
and community leaders at the Joy (Proctor)
Krautschun Alumni/Foundation Welcome Center
before continuing his day in Spearfish with a
Main Street Walk and Community Coffee. The
Governor hosts Capital for a Day four times each
year, meeting community members and hosting
a roundtable in select cities throughout the state.
BHSU Professor Named
2014 Difference Maker
Dr. James Hess,
professor of
psychology and
chair of behavioral
sciences at BHSU,
was awarded the
2014 Difference
Maker at the 1883
Gala last month.
The 1883 Gala
honored Hess,
along with other
BHSU contributors
that donated more
than $1,883 in a
calendar year or
more than $50,000
in a lifetime. The
Gala also raised
nearly $16,000 for
scholarships.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard meets BHSU students in the Center
for American Indian Studies during a campus tour. Daugaard
visited BHSU as part of the Capital for a Day program held in
Spearfish last week.
President Sets Optimistic Outlook
with State of the University Address
BHSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., welcomed new and
returning faculty and staff and challenged them to keep
finding ways to inspire students during his annual State of
the University Address last month.
Jackson shared University accomplishments from the past
year, trends in higher education, and key plans for the
future during the address.
View highlights of the address and the slide presentation.
Dr. James Hess greets fellow
donors and BHSU supporters
during the 1883 Gala. Hess,
professor of psychology, was
awarded the 2014 Difference
Maker as the University’s top
donor for 2014.
The Difference Maker Award is presented
to the University’s top donor for the previous
calendar year. Hess pledged a $1 million gift to
[Where ANYTHING is possible] the University to establish the Make a Difference
Initiative, a scholarship challenging students to
develop a sustainable community project that
will make a difference in the lives of others.
Four Generations of BHSU
Presidents Greet Retirees
BHSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., and former presidents
Kay Schallenkamp, Tom Flickema, and Clifford Trump attended
the Annual BHSU Retired Faculty & Staff Picnic hosted by the
Alumni Association earlier this month. The current and former
presidents represent 30 years of BHSU leadership.
September 16, 2015
Student Veteran Donates Flag
to
BHSU-RC
An American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol honoring veterans in the state of South Dakota will
find a new home at Black Hills State University-Rapid City, thanks to the Student Veteran’s Club at
BHSU-RC.
Joshua Kosola, business administration - human resources management major originally from
Newell and co-founder of the Vet’s Club at BHSU-RC, said the Vet’s Club worked with Sen. John
Thune several years ago to fly the flag over the U.S. Capitol honoring South Dakota veterans. Kosola
and the Vet’s Club donated the flag to BHSU to serve as a memorial at BHSU-RC thanking current
and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces who visit the building.
The BHSU campus community held the
inaugural Gage McSpadden “Sheriff” Memorial
5K Race/3K Walk last weekend at the Spearfish
City Park.
McSpadden was a member of the BHSU cross
country and track & field teams. He sustained
serious injuries and later passed away after being
struck by lightning in July.
See
the
BHSU News Report
Tweets
Sept. 9
Great honor to host
@SDGovDaugaard
on the BHSU campus
today! Toured the
campus & visited with
students & faculty.
Inaugural 5K Race/3K Memorial Walk/Run Honors BHSU
Student Gage McSpadden
A memorial endowment was established in
McSpadden’s honor with proceeds from the
“Sheriff” Memorial 5K/3K benefiting it every year.
Each participant of the inaugural run received a
“Live, Laugh, Dance, Run” wristband honoring
McSpadden’s memory.
Top
---@tomjackjr
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on Twitter @tomjackjr
Participants cross the finish line during the 5K/3K
held last weekend in memory of BHSU student Gage
McSpadden.
recently shared with the
South Dakota Board
of
Regents
Physical Education Program Receives National Recognition
The BHSU physical education program was recently awarded continuing national recognition by
the National Association of Sport and Physical Education by the Council for Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP). The recognition affirms that BHSU students are receiving a state-of-the-art,
cutting edge education.
BHSU Increases Study Abroad Opportunities
New international relationships and collaborations over the past year are providing increased
study abroad options for BHSU students. Dr. Katherine Wildman, the newly-appointed director of
international relations and global engagement at
BHSU, says the University is connected with more
than 30 countries where students can travel, learn,
and complete their BHSU degree.
Swarm
Days
Studies consistently show that students who study
abroad achieve higher retention and graduation
rates, secure employment sooner after graduation,
and earn higher salaries.
WWW.BHSU.EDU/SWARMDAYS
Friday, Oct. 9
2 p.m. Alumni Awards Luncheon, Joy center
Dr. Katherine Wildman (left), director of international
relations and global engagement at BHSU, invites
international students to pin a map on campus
designating their home countries.
The BHSU physical education program was
recently recognized nationally by the National
Association of Sport and Physical Education.
Read more about the Five Alumni honorees
6 p.m. hall of fame banquet, jacket legacy room
READ MORE ABOUT The Inductees
Saturday, Oct. 10
10 a.m. Parade
11:15 a.m. tailgate social, joy center patio
1 p.m. BHSU football game, Lyle hare stadium