News from President Tom Jackson, Jr.
Sept. 18, 2014
President Gives First State
of the
University Address
President Jackson welcomed faculty and staff to campus on August 21 presenting his first State
of the University address focusing on four areas –student success, faculty teaching and research,
external relations, and global education.
“The root of all we represent as BHSU is student learning,” Jackson said. “Professors are the
foundation of our work.”
Jackson acknowledged faculty members for their work in service learning, collaboration, and
research.
During the address Jackson described BHSU’s history in teacher education as a strong base for
continued success. Jackson said University Center -Rapid City helps South Dakota achieve its
goal of increasing the number of individuals earning or finishing a college degree.
“University Center -Rapid City provides an access point for adult learners who are very
important to the economy and the workforce,” he said. “That’s good for South Dakota.”
BHSU Receives Two National Science Foundation Grants
The beginning of my first fall semester at
BHSU has been very memorable. From
welcoming students and faculty back to
campus, to the Jacket Ride raising funds
for veteran scholarships, to participating in
the ice bucket challenge, I’m proud to be
part of our Yellow Jacket community.
Thank you to the BHSU community of
students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends
for your help in making me feel welcome
and contributing to the success of this great
university.
I hope my monthly e-newsletter connects
you with highlights from the great
endeavors underway at BHSU. I welcome
your feedback as we continue to be Green
and Bold!
Admin Team Convenes
at
Faculty at BHSU have been awarded two separate National Science Foundation grants totaling
over one million dollars. Both project awards begin this month.
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Dr. Brianna Mount and Dr. Dan Asunskis were awarded $600,000 to direct a project
entitled, “MRI: Acquisition of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer for
Multi-Disciplinary Research in South
Dakota.”
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Dr. Ben Sayler and Dr. June Apaza were
awarded $469,628 to direct a project
entitled, “Expanding Pathways into
Computer Science.”
University Center-Rapid City
The BHSU Admin Team recently held
its meeting at the University Center –
Rapid City.
The group of university leaders toured
the facility and are discussing options to
enhance the center’s outreach and service
to the state’s second largest city.
News from President Tom Jackson, Jr.
Sept. 18, 2014
President Jackson Volunteers with Pilots N Paws
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President Jackson, an
instrument-rated pilot, flies
a 1978 Grumman Cheetah
AA5A and volunteers with
Pilots N Paws, a non-profit pet
rescue organization. Earlier
this month, Jackson and his
daughter Chandi flew to North
Platte, Neb. to pick up and
transport a St. Bernard named
Flower to Spearfish before she
traveled to Canada, her forever
home.
Sept. 4, 2014
Best night as a
President. Spending
it with distinguished
faculty and staff retirees
@BlackHillsState.
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on Twitter
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University Participates
Spearfish Named #7
in
on
Sustainability Day
List
on
Oct. 22
BHSU will join with colleges
throughout the nation participating
in “National Campus Sustainability
Day” on October 22. In July, BHSU
earned national recognition with the
2014 Association of Physical Plant
Administrators (APPA) Sustainability
Award for advancing sustainability
excellence in educational facilities.
of
10 Best Small Towns
Livability.com calls Spearfish, S.D. “an
attractive destination for young families,
entrepreneurs and businesses” in naming
Spearfish the 7th best small town in
America.
In addition to the natural resources,
technological innovations, and
recreational facilities, the article
showcases BHSU as a major contributor
to Spearfish’s entertainment and cultural
amenities.
Up
and
Coming
on the
Black Hills State University Calendar
BHSU celebrates homecoming this
week with annual Swarm Days festivities.
Activities and events include carnivals,
an outdoor movie, music, hikes, alumni
awards luncheon, hall of fame dinner,
reunions, Swarm Days parade, tailgate
social, and the homecoming football
game!
Other events in the coming weeks
include the Graduate and Professional
Scholarship Dollars Increase
Community members, alumni, faculty,
staff, students, and friends of BHSU
recently raised scholarship funds through
the following events:
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Jacket Ride for Veteran Scholarships
Alumni Board Foundation
Retired Faculty and Staff Meeting
Northern Hills Rotary Club Meeting
Motorcyclists converge at Lyle Hare Stadium
to kick-off the 2014 Jacket Ride on Aug. 5th
raising scholarship funds for veterans.
School Preparation Workshop, Edsall
Performing Artists Series, athletic events,
and a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Business
Leadership Scholarships. Check out the
BHSU Calendar for more details.