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August 2018 DICKINSON STATE’S CAFETERIA IS EVOLVING INTO “THE PERCH”
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
The cafeteria concept is disappearing from the Dickinson State University (DSU) campus; it is evolving into “The Perch”. Each stage in this evolutionary process will implement new features that students are sure to enjoy. Sodexo general manager Aaron Zummer called it the cafeteria, stopped and corrected himself. “We do not call it a cafeteria or a dining hall. It is ‘The Perch.’” There are exciting reasons behind the differentiation. The new concept for The Perch is that food is now its secondary purpose. Its name provides a clue to its primary purpose; The Perch is the perfect name for the place where Blue Hawks will hang out. The Perch is to be a place for students to connect, relax, socialize, engage, network and build a strong college community. Many new changes are involved in creating this fresh concept. The first big change is that there are going to be significant improvements to the space. “You’ll see some renovations right away over the summer. Then we’ll do more over each break,” said Zummer. “The remodel is very modern: new lighting, some drop lights, soft-seating furniture, a serpentine couch, some ottomans, a high top bar with charging stations. And we are going to amp up the Wi-Fi and the cellphone reception down here, too.” But the improvements don’t stop there. One corner will become a rotating entertainment zone. The Perch will rotate games on a regular basis to give students something new and fun to do. There might be a pool table there, then table tennis, foosball, karaoke or maybe lawn bowling or life-size chess. Students will also be happy to learn that the current food service office space in The Perch is slated to be converted into a computer lab, but it won’t be the same kind of lab found throughout the rest of campus. The Perch’s computer lab will be for gaming and watching movies, and it will be equipped with gaming pc’s and a PlayStation or Xbox. Another big change is that The Perch will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and Sodexo is not scaling down the weekend menu; weekends will offer the same food as during the week with many options to choose from. Some of these options include a grill station where food will be made to order, an allergen-free zone that will be 100 percent free of the top eight food allergens, hot dishes—including pasta and Asian cuisine—cooked in front of the customer and a comfort food station with down-home cooking like casseroles. At The Perch, those watching what they eat will be happy to find foods low in sodium, calories, etc. prepared under the new Mindful section. Of course, the standard fair will also still be available such as pizza
and sandwiches. In deciding on what to offer throughout the night, Zummer and his team thought about what students might want when they’ve been working on homework all night and want to grab something. Thus, the overnight station will offer waffles, a roller grill with hot dogs, nachos, an omelet station, popcorn, cereal and milk, sandwiches and salad. All these options are great, but will the food taste good? “There’s going to be some significant change as we move into the new semester,” Zummer said. “We will be implementing all sorts of new programs on our side of the fence that will help us improve the food.” So, no matter what food people prefer or what dietary restrictions they might have, everyone will find something delicious at The Perch. With all the changes that will be happening over the course of the semester, the meal plans are changing to match. Because DSU and Sodexo want to make sure every student gets plenty of good food, all students living on campus will be required to have an unlimited 24/7 meal plan, which allows them to eat at The Perch as many times as they want to, any day of the week, at any time of the day or night. The rest of the plans are voluntary, and anyone is welcome to purchase them. For those who want a more limited option, 24/5, 24/4 and 24/3 plans are available. People can also purchase day passes for one day, three days or four days. For people needing something fast and easy, The Perch has that covered, too. The new Simply-to-Go feature will be handily located at the door. It will be similar to a convenience store counter, but with more options. Simply-to-Go will be where people can grab a cup of coffee, a soda, a bottled beverage, premade sandwiches, salads, snack cups, etc. There will also be limited grill options sold a la carte to go like chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, french fries and burgers. Customers simply order at the counter at the door, the order is called back to the grill, they make it and bring it out. The Perch will not be just for the campus community, either. “One of Sodexo’s drives is to connect with Dickinson as a community at large,” Zummer said. “The Perch is going to offer things that the community can’t get anywhere else in town. They won’t find some of the options we have, especially
not for the price. If they were to come in and grab lunch for $10 at the door at an all-you-care-to-eat facility with 10 different stations in a day, they’re not going to find that, especially not for that price, anywhere in town.” Connecting with people is of paramount importance to Zummer and his Sodexo team. “One of our key drives is not only getting students to engage with each other but with us,” said Zummer. “The more they network and communicate with us, the more we’re able to serve them. If there’s a student need and I can meet that need, I’m going to.” To help facilitate this communication, Zummer is putting comment cards at the door, and he encourages everyone to fill them out with negative or positive comments. “I like the negative ones better. That means I can change something, and change is always good,” said Zummer. As an incentive, Zummer will reward particularly insightful comments, as long as the commenter provides his or her contact information. The lucky person will be treated to a meal personally prepared by Zummer and served fine-dining style, with nice linens and their drinks filled for them, with the goal being to make the person feel special. It will be easy for everyone to find out what’s on the menu for the day. In addition to the menu being posted throughout the Student Center on menu boards and digital screens, anyone can have the menu in their pocket with the Bite by Sodexo mobile app. It will link them in to any Sodexo they’re at, anywhere they go. It will automatically synchronize with the nearest Sodexo account and update on the fly so it’s always accurate. It also provides nutritional information and ways to interact by rating recipes and making comments and suggestions. The Perch is also online at dickinson.sodexomyway.com. This is a great resource, not just for the menu, but also for ordering. Here people will find the different catering options available, numerous gift packages in the online store, and boxed lunches to go. When asked what excites him the most about The Perch, Zummer replied without hesitation, “Growth. I think that it’s going to be a big step and could really help bring more people to campus. Whether it be a larger student body and helps enrollment or even brings people from the community and trying to really get that local connection. I think an increase in the number of people we see coming through the door every day is what I’m most looking forward to because serving the customer is not only our sole focus and our goal, but it’s also the reason we’re in this industry. We love serving the people and I like seeing the smiles on their faces when they come in and see the new design, when they get excited to see what new game is over in the corner, or they come running in and say, ‘Oh, look at that roast today! That looks awesome! I can’t wait to get a piece of that!’”
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY ADDS NEW PROGRAMS TO 2018 CURRICULUM
INTERNSHIPS: AN INTEGRAL PART OF DICKINSON STATE’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
Dickinson State University’s (DSU) curriculum has grown over the summer and the University is excited to add five new programs to the fall 2018, offerings. There is one new Bachelor of Science degree: Information Analytics and four new Certificate of Completion (CoC) programs: Web Management, Entrepreneurship, Computer Programming and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preparation. The mathematics and computer science department is looking forward to offering a new four-year degree in information analytics. Data scientists are quickly becoming an important part of the business world. This program will prepare students to be at the forefront of this emerging career path. This degree is perfect for anyone interested in math, computer science and business as information analytics combines these three subjects into one program with a focus on data mining and metadata. It is the only undergraduate program of this nature within 300 miles and is designed to prepare students to make data-driven business decisions. Graduating with this degree will prepare students for careers with job titles similar to business analyst, data analyst and business intelligence analyst. The CoC programs for computer programming and web management are also additions to the mathematics and computer science department. The department created these programs as part of a broader initiative to provide options other than traditional four-year degrees. The development of these programs is also in response to Chancellor Hagerott’s encouraging North Dakota University System institutions to consider offering programs other than bachelor’s degrees, with the needs of area employers in mind. “The classes in each of these certificate programs were carefully selected to form core experiences of the respective four-year programs,” said Dr. William Harris, chair of the department of mathematics and computer science. “We think these will be beneficial for students whose work schedule prohibits more than one class per semester, and for students who start a four-year degree in computer science or computer technology management but later switch majors or discontinue their pursuit of a fouryear degree.” The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SoBE) at DSU is also excited about the two new CoC programs it will be offering. The entrepreneurship CoC program, which students can complete in as few as six credits, is
In addition to classroom learning, whether in person or online, Dickinson State University (DSU) requires students to participate in practical internships for many of its degree programs to complete a vital piece of a well-rounded education. Through classroom assignments, students learn how to accomplish tasks, but those experiences are still in a controlled environment under the direction of an instructor. Internships allow students to apply their learned skills in the work environment, where things can always change and their work has an impact on the businesses they work for, not just on their own letter grade for a class. Summer is often the time when students choose to complete their internships by working at local businesses. One such business that has worked closely with DSU is Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing (KMM) which is employing two DSU students this summer. KMM values student internships and sees them as a positive addition to their business. “The benefits of interns include bringing energy and new ideas to KMM,” said David Angel, Director of Continuous Improvement at KMM. “They are not biased by the habits, culture and traditional ways of doing things, and they often have insights [on things] that may [otherwise] be overlooked.” Supporting local communities and colleges is important to KMM, and hiring interns from DSU helps them do that. “Bringing in interns from DSU enables us to attract local talent, increase awareness of KMM in the community and helps us carry out our mission of creating high-reliability-electronics careers in North Dakota,” explained Angel. KMM sees internships as such a valuable resource that it is making plans to improve and expand on the opportunity. “This [summer] isn’t the first time we have had interns, but it is the beginning of doing it in a purposeful and systematic way. We intend on evaluating the process and improving it for interns going into the future,” noted Angel. “When we began, we were only looking at having summer interns; however, we L to R: Tim Hansen, project manager; Sovi Herring, student are considering fall intern; David Angel, Director of Continuous Improvement internships as well.” A closer look into internships at KMM not only reveals the important opportunities these arrangements provide to businesses, it also reveals how student interns view them. Sovi Herring, a Dickinson State senior planning to graduate in spring 2019 with a communications major and a graphic design minor, is fulfilling the internship requirements for both degrees by working at KMM. Her title at KMM is project manager and company branding intern, and she is currently working on two projects, one to help improve visual branding and the other to help organize project documentation and processes. These projects allow her to apply the knowledge and many of the techniques she gained from her communication, art and graphic design courses. “Though having experience from DSU is great, it is also beneficial to have the same experiences in the ‘real world’,” said Herring. “I am able to continue learning in a local environment and get professional feedback in not only my work but also in my skills. I am able to grow in both education and professional styles.” Herring went on to explain how the benefits of working as an intern differ from those as a student in a classroom. “As a graphic designer, I need to be able to work with customers and develop their vision, not my own. I haven’t had much experience in that department because DSU is all about helping students achieve their own visions, but at KMM, I have that opportunity.”
designed for people with backgrounds in fields other than business who would like to learn how to start and run their own ventures. Students will learn fundamentals of accounting, communication, entrepreneurship, finance and marketing, and they will write a comprehensive business plan before completing the program. The CPA preparation CoC program was created to meet the needs of students returning to SoBE to complete accounting or business requirements necessary to sit for the certified public accountant exam but were not interested in completing an additional business related degree. Those wishing to enroll must already have a degree from either DSU or another accredited university. Upon completion of this program, students will meet all the requirements needed to sit for the CPA exam. For more information about the Dickinson State University’s program offerings, visit www.dickinsonstate.edu/catalog.
DICKINSON STATE IS MAKING LIFE A LITTLE EASIER FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
When away from home, it is often difficult for nursing mothers to find places either to nurse their babies or to express milk. It is also difficult for parents of children not yet toilet trained to find clean, private spaces to change their young ones’ diapers. This is no longer a problem for parents at Dickinson State University (DSU) because there are two new additions to the campus. Room 307 in May Hall is now a lactation room, complete with infant changing station, and a Mamava lactation suite is now located inside the DSU Student Center. A collaboration of individuals from various offices across campus worked diligently to establish comfortable, convenient places for students, faculty, and staff who might need such a space. When asked what prompted the creation of a lactation room and changing station, Marty Parsons, vice president for finance and administration at DSU, said, “It was simply the right thing to do.” For the past several months, DSU has been evaluating what it can do to improve student services on campus. “This fits into that overall initiative,” explained Parsons. “A few folks approached me with the idea of creating a space to fill this need, and we all agreed this needed to happen as quickly as possible.” Initially, the group looked into purchasing a lactation unit known as a Mamava suite. These units provide nursing mothers and parents of children still in diapers with a clean, private space when out in public. They are starting to appear in places such as airports and sports stadiums. However, the unit turned out to be too expensive. So, the group worked on finding a room on campus that could be converted into a lactation room and changing station. It took some time to find the best location because it had to be convenient while also being discreet. It also had to be under the oversight of an administrative office for access to be maintained. Room 307 in May Hall, near the Office of Human Resources, turned out to be the location that met all the criteria. Then, something fantastic happened. Previously, the North Dakota Breastfeeding Coalition, a group that is part of the state Public Health Office, had provided Mamava suites to all North Dakota airports. However,
the one installed in the Dickinson airport did not meet some of the airport’s specific requirements, so they needed to replace it. This created an extra Mamava unit. “Once a representative approached DSU about donating the suite,” shared Parsons, “we quickly agreed to take the unit off their hands. It was exactly what we had previously researched, and the price was right! It’s a welcome addition as part of the continuing upgrades to our Student Center.” The new additions are proving to be a success. Andreea Evenson, administrative assistant for the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, works in May Hall and started using room 307 immediately. “The room is perfect! I don’t have to worry about privacy because there are no windows, and I can lock the door from the inside, which is comforting because, before, I was always stressed that somebody would walk in,” said Evenson. “Another important thing is that it has a mirror! This is very important because I can make sure I’m all put together before leaving the room.” Having the room available was vital for Evenson and her baby daughter for a couple of reasons. First, Evenson preferred not to feed her daughter formula, so being able to express milk at work had helped her maintain lactation. Second, Evenson had built up a frozen supply for when she returned to work, but her daughter refused to take the defrosted milk. “Therefore, it was a matter of life and death to us to be able to express at work so she could have the milk the same day,” said Evenson. “Having the lactation room has allowed me to nurse my daughter for eight months now, and we hope we will continue as long as possible.” Evenson’s closing words articulate what having lactation facilities on campus means to nursing moms. She concluded, “All I can say is that I am extremely grateful for being so fortunate to work at DSU. I am grateful for working with thoughtful people that made sure the campus has a lactation room in place. Not all work places offer this possibility to their employees, so some moms end up expressing milk in the car or using rooms that are actually not intended for nursing. But, DSU cares about nursing moms! Hats off to all those involved in this project! I cannot express in words how much this means to me and my little girl!”
DICKINSON MUSEUM CENTER EXHIBITS 100 YEARS OF DICKINSON STATE HISTORY
ALUMNI S P O T L I G H T
DICKINSON DENTIST DR. MARIA “DUFFY” MEYER ’01
As current visitors of the Dickinson Museum Center make their way from the Badlands Dinosaur Museum into the Joachim Regional Museum, they will find themselves surrounded by the rich history of Dickinson State University (DSU). On display until Oct. 14, 2018, the exhibit “Prairie Smoke: The Story of Dickinson State University, 1918-2018” features artifacts representing 100 years of pride and love for the school. Items gathered from the DSU Heritage Foundation, the Dickinson State University Collection, and the Joachim Regional Museum Collection come together to create a story of an institution that has undergone many changes over the years. The exhibit contains pieces from Dickinson Normal School (1918-1930), Dickinson State Teachers College (1931-1963), Dickinson State College (19631987), and Dickinson State University (1987-present). Items representing both the Savages (1920s-1973) and the Blue Hawks (1974-present) stir up memories for alumni and tell a story of a rich historical past. Some of the treasures in the exhibit include Dickinson State alumnus and coach Roger Huffman’s football jersey, DSU’s secretary-treasurer from 1918 to 1954 Maude Klinefelter’s school bell and class rings, and—for those interested in technology—DSU’s first hard drive, which some think resembles a small spaceship. The museum is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It is also open Sunday afternoons from 12-5 p.m. until Labor Day. For more information, please visit www.dickinsonmuseumcenter.com or call (701) 456-6225.
DICKINSON STATE’S AASPN PROGRAM GRANTED CONTINUING ACCREDITATION
By: Salena Loveland, student intern
The Dickinson State University Department of Nursing learned in April that the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation to the Associate in Applied Science in Practical Nursing (AASPN) program. Thus, both the AASPN and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs at Dickinson State University (DSU) continue to be fully accredited by ACEN. Every few years, various boards and commissions re-evaluate the nursing programs to ensure that they are continuing to offer DSU students an excellent education. In addition to maintaining the ACEN accreditation, the nursing department also continues to meet the University’s, the Higher Learning Commission’s and the North Dakota Board of Nursing’s educational requirements for their programs. “Because national accreditation is voluntary and a very rigorous process, it speaks to the hard work and dedication of the faculty to provide high quality nursing education programs that meet the six standards and 49 criteria established by ACEN to achieve continuing accreditation,” said Dr. Mary Anne Marsh, recently retired nursing professor and chair of the nursing department. “It is a continuous process with semester-by-semester evaluation and annual endof-program outcome assessments for each of the [nursing] programs offered at Dickinson State, not to mention the additional annual reports that are due to ACEN for each program. It is an exhaustive process. In addition, we do much of the same to maintain ongoing approval of each program by the ND Board of Nursing, which is also required of every program in the state and is scrutinized every five years.” Since the ACEN accreditation is voluntary, why does the DSU nursing faculty work so hard to maintain it? It greatly improves the level of education DSU nursing students receive. According to ACEN’s website (www.acenursing.org), some of the benefits of national accreditation are that it: • Heightens faculty members’ and administrators’ awareness and responsiveness to areas needing improvement. • Provides useful information for career and education decision making. • Enables student eligibility for funding support from federal and state agencies, and foundations. • Is required by many nursing programs for admission to the graduate level. • Assists employers seeking graduates who are competent practitioners. • Offers professional development opportunity and validation for faculty. By being nationally accredited by ACEN, DSU’s nursing programs are able to offer students as many advantages as possible. In addition to its being nationally accredited, the nursing programs prepare students to be successful after graduation. What they learn and experience as students makes DSU’s nursing graduates highly sought after by employers. One reason is that the AASPN program enables graduates to simultaneously complete intravenous (IV) therapy certification (which is not available in shorter certificate practical nurse programs). Having IV certification is a distinct advantage to our graduates. Another reason is their experience in working environments. The majority of students who continue their education by taking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program also choose to work as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) simultaneously. When they graduate with the BSN degree, they have two or more years of nursing experience already. This characteristic makes the DSU BSN graduates even more-highly sought after by employers, as they have previous nursing experience as well as a BSN degree. These graduates are prepared to care for both stable and unstable patients, lead and manage, are experts in community health and participate in research. Dickinson State is very proud of its exemplary nursing department, offering fully accredited AASPN and BSN programs. To learn more about these programs, visit www.dickinsonstate.edu/nursing.
Dickinson State University (DSU) alumna Dr. Maria “Duffy” Meyer graduated summa cum laude in 2001 with bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Spanish before going on to attended the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in Denver, Colorado. A Killdeer, North Dakota, native, she has since returned to the region and is one of two dentists at High Plains Dental in Dickinson. Meyer was kind enough to take some time away from her busy schedule to answer some questions about her experience as an undergraduate at DSU. Here is what she had to say. Why did you choose to attend Dickinson State University to obtain your bachelor’s degree? I attended several other undergraduate universities before I decided to return to western North Dakota. I needed a place that was smaller and fit my personality better. I love the idea of my professors knowing my name and caring about where I would be in the future. Was there a certain professor who made a big impact on your life? The entire natural science department was fantastic, so I can’t say someone in particular there, but outside of that department, Dr. John Ballard made the biggest impact on my life. I was a double major in Spanish and biology. He worked with me on several courses so that I could graduate in a timely manner. He truly encouraged thinking outside the box and opened the world and importance of a foreign language to me. I would also have to say Hank Biesiot - one of the hardest A’s I have ever had to earn. What is a favorite memory you have of your time as an undergrad? I am a student at heart, so the classes were my favorite. Probably makes me sound like a nerd, but I loved the interactions that were encouraged in classes. What are you most proud of when you look back at your time at DSU? Graduating with a double degree in a reasonable amount of time! What was the most difficult thing for you as an undergraduate, and how did you overcome it? I always knew I wanted to be in the medical profession, but I was unsure of the field. It was very difficult to decide on something that I would love for the rest of my working years and to have a good back up plan just in case it didn’t work out like I hoped it would. My biology degree from DSU really helped me to see where I wanted to be! What did you enjoy most about being a Blue Hawk? I loved the small-town feel where everybody knows you. What would you tell someone who is considering attending Dickinson State? It is a great school and a wonderful gateway to a professional career. If you look at a lot of the health professionals in western North Dakota, they came from DSU. They also returned to western North Dakota to practice, and many are still strong supporters of their alma mater. Western North Dakota is a great place to establish yourself as a practitioner. This part of the state is home to me. You want to work with good people from the start and what a great steppingstone DSU was for me. Did DSU help shape your decisions for your path after you graduated? If so, how? Definitely. My professors encouraged me to dream big. They knew the ins and outs of applying to professional school and were great cheerleaders to practice interviews and assist with applications for professional school. How did your time at DSU help you to be successful in your later pursuits? DSU helped me to become successful in life. The professors knew me and were very generous in writing references for me. They helped me to prepare for my Dental Admissions Test and encouraged me when I didn’t know myself if I was smart enough to accomplish my dream. What are you doing now? I am a dentist at High Plains Dental in Dickinson. I married Mathew Meyer, a DSU business graduate, and we have six children. Do you have any plans for the future you would like to share? I just plan to keep on living the dream...good job, big family, and in the community where I want to be.
DRAGSETH APPOINTED TO GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION GOVERNANCE In December 2017, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced the appointment of 15 individuals to a Task Force for Higher Education Governance. Included on that list was Dr. Ellie Shockley, formerly the institutional research analyst at Bismarck State College. Due to a recent change in employment for Dr. Shockley, which caused a conflict of interest for her participation as a voting member on the Task Force, the Governor’s office contacted Dickinson State University faculty member Dr. Debora Dragseth to request her participation. Dragseth has accepted the appointment and will serve as the Task Force’s newest voting member while Shockley will continue to participate in a nonvoting advisory capacity. “We are excited to welcome Professor Dragseth to the Task Force and look forward to her background and expertise advancing this important discussion about higher education’s nearly 80-year-old governance structure and whether changes are needed to ensure the system is operating at its full potential to prepare students for success in the 21st century workforce,” Burgum said. “We’re also grateful for Dr. Shockley’s service and perspective on the Task Force and her continued participation.” Dragseth is a tenured professor of business at Dickinson State and is currently serving a second term as the president of the Council of College Faculties, the North Dakota University System’s statewide Faculty Senate. She earned an MBA from the University of South Dakota and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. “I am excited and honored to be asked to be a part of the Task Force for Higher Education Governance,” said Dragseth. “Governor Burgum is asking the task force to be a ‘think tank.’ We are, in a sense, examining several
questions: Students and technology are changing at an ever-accelerating pace—is higher education keeping up? Is North Dakota’s current higher education governance structure nimble enough for what lies ahead? If not, what can we do to change it?” With the current higher education system’s governance structure being nearly 80 years old, the Task Force was created by executive order in November 2017 to assess the governance structure of higher education and to determine what improvements are needed to better meet the needs of students in a rapidly changing, technological world. The Task Force meets once a month or at the request of Gov. Burgum, and will provide recommendations for the Legislature to consider during its 2019 session.
EVENTS August 8
Planetarium Dome Training
8:30 a.m.
DSU Student Center, Ballroom 116B
August 10
New Student Orientation
8 a.m.
All Campus
August 11
Praxis Exams
8 a.m.
May Hall, Room 1
August 14
State of the University
1 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
August 14
Popcorn with the President
3 p.m.
Klinefelter Hall
August 14
Outdoor Movie Night - “Despicable Me 3”
7 p.m.
Biesiot Activities Center
August 14
Women’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
August 14
Men’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
Motivational Speaker - “The Exceptional Employee”
10 a.m.
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
August 15
August 15
open to DSU Faculty and Staff only
open to DSU Faculty and Staff only
Faculty Workshops
All Day
All Campus
August 15
Women’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
August 15
Men’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
August 16
Faculty Workshops
All Day
All Campus
open to DSU Faculty and Staff only
August 16
Women’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
August 16
Men’s Golf DSU Qualifying rounds
All Day
South Heart GC & Heart River GC
August 17
New Student Orientation
8 a.m.
All Campus
August 17
Volleyball vs. University of Mary
4:00 p.m.
Scott Gymnasium
August 17
Volleyball vs. University of Providence
6:00 p.m.
Scott Gymnasium
August 18
Volleyball vs. Miles Community College
11:00 a.m.
Scott Gymnasium
August 18
Volleyball vs. Dawson Community College
Rolling Schedule
Scott Gymnasium
August 18
Volleyball vs. University of Providence
Rolling Schedule
Scott Gymnasium
August 20
Fall 2018 Convocation
10 a.m.
May Hall, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
September 1
Football vs. University of Jamestown
1:00 p.m.
Henry Biesiot Activities Center
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