Guillory named CSFL Offensive Player of the Week Sep 17, 2009
Guillory rushed for 145 yards in 32 wet and slippery carries in Saturday s loss to Black Hills State University. The junior transfer scored the Ranger s only touchdown and all but 42 yards of the team s total offense. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Area Scene: State 4-H Rodeo draws well Sep 17, 2009
Black Hills State University will host the Thunder in the Hills Motorcycle gathering during the Swarm Day football game at 11 a.m. Saturday. Thunder in the Hills participants are encouraged to ride their motorcycle to the Swarm Day tailgate festivities at 11 a.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU professor teaches and plays jazz Sep 14, 2009
"I couldn't imagine doing anything else," the Black Hills State University music professor said. "There have been times I have tried to do things outside of music, and no, I can't do that.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU jazz band is as much fun as challenge Sep 13, 2009
Chrissy Schieffer plays with the Black Hills State University jazz band because "I like the way it makes me feel.". The Sturgis Brown High School graduate and BHSU senior will get her degree this year with majors in business management and Spanish. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Construction on Homestake Mining Company artifact building awaits $500,000 in donations Sep 12, 2009
Weber said about 20 percent of the material is not yet cataloged and volunteers can earn Black Hills State University credit if they want to help process the collection. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rangers cant afford to be generous this week Sep 11, 2009
They will be facing the Yellow Jackets of Black Hills State University in a Family Day contest here at Ranger Field. Game time is 1 p.m.. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Study promotes school accountability, author says Sep 8, 2009
For example, Black Hills State University student Annie Woodle of Rapid City was not counted in the study. She started in 2001 at a junior college in California, took a year off to have a baby, and then transferred to Black Hills State. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Shawn Funk School of Art & Music set to open in summer 2010 Sep 8, 2009
Annie Cole, a teacher, met Shawn Funk while taking art classes at Black Hills State University as she worked for an art degree. She will be the school's director. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Poor graduation rates plague area colleges (1826) Sep 7, 2009
Fewer than half of the students who start at South Dakota s colleges and universities make it to graduation within six years, and National American University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Black Hills State University have some of the worst graduation rates in the country, according to a report released in June ... Black Hills State University didn t fare much better ... Black Hills State University president Kay Schallenkamp agreed. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU to conduct job fair Thursday Sep 4, 2009
Black Hills State University will host a local part-time job fair from 12 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, in the lobby of the Donald E. Young Center. Students and local businesses who have part-time employment opportunities are invited to attend. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Yellow Jackets sting NCAA Division II Chadron State Sep 3, 2009
SPEARFISH Black Hills State University evened its record at 5-5 on the season, keeping NCAA Division II Chadron State (0-5) winless in the process in a 25-16, 25-21, 25-21 win in women s volleyball action Wednesday night at the Don Young Center. The size and experience of junior hitters Kristen Engle and Maggie O Neill proved more than the very young but scrappy Chadron State team and its all-freshman lineup was capable of handling. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU conference room named for president Sep 3, 2009
SPEARFISH -- A Black Hills State University conference room in the newly remodeled David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union has been named in honor of Dr. Clifford and Karen Trump ... "Next year will mark 25 years since Karen and I began our nine-year tenure at Black Hills State University. The University has been an extremely important element in our lives both professionally and personally," Trump said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU grows international program Sep 1, 2009
SPEARFISH -- Two years ago, the international program at Black Hills State University had five students. This year, there are 47 in the program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Track and field: Former Yellow Jacket coach Long hired at SDSU Aug 27, 2009
Before signing with the Jacks, Long worked as the throws coach at Black Hills State University where he developed one of the premier throw programs in the nation at the NAIA level ... Long finished his colligate career at Black Hills State University as an NAIA All-American in the shot put, weight throw and hammer throw. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: BHSU closes tourney with win Aug 23, 2009
The Black Hills State University volleyball team split a pair of matches at the Great Falls Holiday Inn Classic on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets lost their first game to Great Falls University, 25-15. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Educators brush up on science to improve test scores Aug 22, 2009
The $236,252 mathematics and science partnership grant enabled 24 elementary teachers and facilitators from Campbell County and Converse County to learn advanced teaching methods in science from professors at Black Hills State University ... Before you take it apart, you should always take notes, said Janet Briggs, a science education specialist at Black Hills State University ... The three professors from Black Hills State Universitys Center for Advanced Mathematics and Science Education... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Men's basketball: BHSU has true early tests Aug 20, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009. The BHSU men s basketball team has much to be excited about for the 2009-10 season and has scheduled some quality opponents to get themselves prepared for their Dakota Athletic Conference schedule. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New BHSU bookstore set to open Aug 19, 2009
SPEARFISH Black Hills State University student Robbie Calvert is thankful for timing: The addition to the Student Union is almost done, and he has two more years to enjoy it ... To include the Black Hills State university spirit, shades of green also were used in the union. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Jackets are pick in the DAC Aug 19, 2009
Black Hills State University is the preseason pick to repeat as the Dakota Athletic Conference volleyball champions. The Yellow Jackets edged last year s regular season co-conference champion Jamestown College Jimmies. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Returners aim to spark another postseason run for BHSU Aug 18, 2009
The Black Hills State University volleyball team was back on the court for its first action since its impressive run to the NAIA national tournament last fall. The Yellow Jackets took on South Dakota School of Mines and Dickinson State this weekend in a pair of scrimmages for a team that has to replace just one player off last year's conference championship team. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bringing back the intensity Aug 17, 2009
SPEARFISH The intensity is back on the defensive side of the ball for the Black Hills State University football team. Forest Sainsbury, a 2007 Dakota Athletic Conference second-team selection, missed all last season with a knee injury but is back on the field and ready to help lead what is shaping up to be a strong linebacking corps. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College Football: Jackets excited to get season started Aug 16, 2009
SPEARFISH The pads are not on yet but the determination and desire are for the Black Hills State University football team which had its first full fall football practice Friday in Spearfish. First-year head coach Jay Long is preparing his Yellow Jackets for their season opener Sept. 5 against Southwest Minnesota State. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Four local students earn Dakota Corps Scholarship Aug 12, 2009
Jacqueline Adams from Madison will attend South Dakota State University, David Kenyon of Wentworth is headed to Black Hills State University, Laura Niedert of Madison is going to SDSU and Lindsey Schultz from Colman will attend the University of Sioux Falls. Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
BHSU offers class pass for $100 Aug 11, 2009
You can attend some Black Hills State University classes in Spearfish and at the higher education center in Rapid City for 100. The Visitor Pass is being offered for classes beginning with this fall semester. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ranking Your Alma Mater — On How Much Money You Make Aug 10, 2009
On the other end of the 600-school spectrum: South Dakota's Black Hills State University, whose midcareer graduates reportedly earn $42,000 a year. PayScale's college ranking, in its second year, is drawing fire for its methodology. (Time.com)
Area Scene: Speedway offering admission discount Aug 7, 2009
Black Hills State University will host a volleyball reunion on Sept. 19 in conjunction with Swarm Day festivities. All volleyball players are invited back to the BHSU campus. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU trimming science building Aug 7, 2009
SPEARFISH -- Black Hills State University officials are proposing a slimmed-down version of its original plans for a new science and research building on campus. The project is part of a larger state-funded program to rehabilitate its university science facilities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU redesigns science labs building9:41 am | (No comments posted.) Aug 5, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:41 AM CDT PIERRE The new science building planned for Black Hills State University will need to be changed and probably will look very different from the original design, after the initial bids for the project came in much higher than expected. BHSU officials are revising their design, so that the total square footage is smaller but the ground footprint is much larger, to reduce the projects cost. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
BHSU to host community, campus fair Jul 26, 2009
Black Hills State University will host a community and campus fair, including music and a pig roast, when new students arrive on campus during Green and Gold Days on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Booths are available to give away items to create students' interest in businesses and civic groups; table and chairs will be provided with each booth. For more information, call the student life office at 642-6080 or email. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Birthday blood drive draws 70 units and counting Jul 21, 2009
It was very successful and I m pleased at how it turned out, the Black Hills State University student said. She donated her sixth unit of blood for the year promptly at 11 a.m. next to her sister, Mandy, and two cousins, Travis Thompson and Tawna Hoven. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sanctuary's planned center will expand education outreach Jul 21, 2009
Black Hills State University volunteer coordinator Richard Raridon said he hopes to get students involved by assisting the sanctuary with media, videos and promotion through a grant the school received. Western Sky Media has donated technological support for documentaries and the webcam, which will be put on the sanctuary's Web page and YouTube. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Daughter's blood drive to pay debt Jul 20, 2009
It only takes 30 minutes, and every pint helps three lives, the Black Hills State University student said. The event concludes a year invested in paying back the six units of blood Thompson s father used while hospitalized two years ago. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spearfish festival draws folks year after year Jul 20, 2009
Faye grew up in Rapid City and attended Black Hills State University. Her husband graduated from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Corvettes roll in Spearfish Jul 18, 2009
Scores of drivers plied their skills of weaving around orange cones in a Black Hills State University Young Center parking lot. There were 86 cars in six generational classes of Corvettes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CoBiz Announces New Bank Market Presidents Jul 10, 2009
Day received his bachelor's of science degree in business administration from Black Hills State University and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast School of Banking. He is a past president of Risk Management Association (RMA), is a life member of the Tempe Diablos, and active with the Phoenix Rescue Mission and St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. (PR Newswire)
Senate panel backs funding for area water, energy projects Jul 9, 2009
A Senate panel on Wednesday supported 37 million for western South Dakota s regional rural water project and 1 million for Black Hills State University at Spearfish to plan a heating system using locally produced forest waste products. South Dakota's Sen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Football: Fine tuning their games Jul 8, 2009
Bennett County's Jon McDonnell, right, works through a quarterback drill as Black Hills State University offensive coordinator John Reiners looks on during the Yellow Jacket Football Camp on Monday. The football camps at BHSU emphasize teamwork and individual skills for prep athletes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU business fees OK'd Jun 30, 2009
A new undergraduate business discipline fee was approved for Dakota State University, Black Hills State University and Northern State University. According to Tracy Mercer, information research analyst for the South Dakota Board of Regents, this request was approved at the regents board meeting Friday in Pierre. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
BHSU authorized for master's in business Jun 27, 2009
The South Dakota Board of Regents on Friday approved a master's degree in business awarded through Black Hills State University starting in fall 2010. The MBA in applied management will be offered at the University Center-Black Hills in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College programs planned to match needs8:35 pm | (No comments posted.) Jun 27, 2009
An example of how the regents are attempting to respond are the master of business administration degree in applied management for Black Hills State University and the professional master degree in business administration for the University of South Dakota. Both were approved Friday. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Area Scene: Meade school district offers free athletic physicals Jun 25, 2009
BHSU to host golf tournament: Black Hills State University is hosting the 19th Annual Gold Dust Yellow Jacket Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club in Spearfish. Proceeds from the golf tournament will be used for scholarships for student-athletes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Williams and Ree benefit raises $7,000 for BHSU Jun 18, 2009
The Williams and Ree "one-stop reunion tour" at Black Hills State University last week raised more than 7,000 for the Ruth and Sever Eubank scholarship program. A school news release said the performance by the "Indian and White Guy" comic team of Bruce Williams and Terry Lee, former students at the Spearfish college, and others was nearly sold out. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Federal incentives may spur use of Black Hills National Forest waste for energy Jun 18, 2009
Neiman envisions the plant supplying steam to dry the company's lumber and to provide power for all of the heating and cooling needs of nearby Black Hills State University. "That's the ideal world," Neiman said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Scores show state excels in special education Jun 16, 2009
The questionnaire is from the department of education, and answers are later compiled by Black Hills State University, so people might possibly feel disconnected from it because it isn't tailored by each school, she said. And because it is anonymous, there's no way to follow up with people who haven't returned the survey. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hills area Muslims praise Obama's speech to the Islamic world Jun 5, 2009
"The speech was eloquent, honest, nuanced," said Ahrar Ahmad, a political science professor at Black Hills State University. It showed Muslims respect for their religion and acknowledgement of their glorious past and their contributions to civilization, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NASA research grants include mine lab work Jun 1, 2009
Sookie S. Bang, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, School of Mines, and Cynthia M. Anderson, Center for the Conservation of Biological Resources/Western South Dakota DNA Facility, Black Hills State University, "Metagenomic Analysis and Bioprospecting of the Microbial Communities in Homestake DUSEL following Mine Dewatering," Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, and USDA.. Matthew Hansen, Geographic Information and Science Center of Excellence, and Sharon Clay, Plant... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
City native ranked a top D.C. lobbyist Jun 1, 2009
Monica Mills, a 1974 graduate of Central High School and 1982 alumnus of Black Hills State University, is director of government relations for Bread for the World, an anti-hunger advocacy group. According to a news release, she also has worked for public policy groups, nongovernmental organizations and political campaigns in the capitol. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CLASS A GIRLS TRACK: More puts title hopes on relays and hurdles May 30, 2009
More s Cavaliers, who won the Class A girls title in 2006 and 2007 and finished second to Vermillion last year, gained one individual title Friday when Alayna Ackerman broke away from a pack of runners to claim victory in the 800-meter run at sun-splashed Lyle Hare Stadium at the Black Hills State University campus. Everyone was getting boxed in, so (Clark/Willow Lake s Ashley Gruenwald) and I just decided to go around everyone and the last 200 we just kicked it in, said Ackerman, who clocked a... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Two vie for full term in Ward 5 May 30, 2009
On June 2, the winner, Aaron Costello, faces just one challenger -- John Lundeen, a Black Hills State University student who placed fourth in November ... Occupation: Full-time student, Black Hills State University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Deep run paying off May 26, 2009
The Black Hills State University men s basketball team may have enjoyed a successful run last season, but Yellow Jacket head coach Paul Sather wants to make sure BHSU is more than just a one-hit wonder much more. The Yellow Jackets made it to within one game of the NAIA Division II national championship last season, and return their starting five intact, but it is the recruits the team has brought in that could play just as big a role in the near future. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State universities plan more wireless Internet10:27 pm | (No comments posted.) May 25, 2009
Black Hills State University plans to install new switches which will provide faster and more powerful wireless service. More wireless access points will be installed during the next three years. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Seating changes planned at BHSUs Young Center10:36 pm | (No comments posted.) May 25, 2009
The state Board of Regents approved a plan Friday that calls for replacing 1,230 bleacher seats with 500 chair-back seats and 400 plastic bleacher seats at the Black Hills State University sports auditorium ... Administration will be handled through Black Hills State University in Spearfish. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Sports Spasms May 15, 2009
Fans will also get to see Black Hills State University in Ranger Stadium for the first time and the Rangers will be making road trips to Southeastern OK State, Missouri University of Arts and Sciences at Rolla, and OK Panhandle State. Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 24 when the Rangers host CSFL opponent Bacone. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Walkinshaw steps down as BHSU head track and field coach May 14, 2009
After serving as head track and field coach at Black Hills State University for 11 seasons, head coach Scott Walkinshaw announced he is stepping down as the Yellow Jackets head coach ... In the best interest of the Black Hills State University program and my family, it was the right thing to do. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sanford Lab scientists take on 'Angels & Demons' May 13, 2009
A second lecture will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Meier Hall on the Black Hills State University campus in Spearfish. In the new movie "Angels & Demons," part of the film focuses on an apparent plot to destroy the Vatican using antimatter made at the Large Hadron Collider and stolen from the European particle physics laboratory CERN.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Foundation for success May 10, 2009
The (Black Hills State University) college courts were getting almost unplayable, and our middle school courts were getting worse. A USTA matching grant helped fund new courts on the site of a former baseball field near the high school. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Two feathers fledgling step for Native engineering grads May 9, 2009
Black Hills State University celebrated its 25th Feast and Feathers celebration April 30 to honor Native American graduates as well as graduates in its American Indian Studies program ... In the fall of 2008, there were 158 Native Americans enrolled at Black Hills State University, which typically leads the South Dakota university system in minority student enrollments, according to Jace DeCory of the Center for American Indian Studies at BHSU. During the 2008-09 school year, Native students... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU to broadcast graduation on Internet May 9, 2009
The Saturday, May 9, 157th commencement ceremony for Black Hills State University will be broadcast online over the b2 network at no charge. Nearly 300 students are scheduled to receive degrees during the 10 a.m. program at the school's Young Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Get help, hope at financial fair May 4, 2009
In addition, there will be information resource booths and representatives from Black Hills State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Western Dakota Technical Institute, for those looking to return to school. "We wanted to bring together resources for people who didn't know where to start," said Diehl. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Heritage Exchange celebrates national parks May 4, 2009
An afternoon writer's workshop, "Revealing Voices from the Past," was held, and Dayton Duncan, award-winning author and documentary film maker, and Jace DeCory, Black Hills State University American Indian Studies instructor and author, spoke about the art of historical writing. Chris Wilkinson of the Minuteman site, said the exhibits were a good way to get the summer season kicked off. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
John Bloom earns Eagle Scout award May 1, 2009
This fall, Bloom will be attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish for a degree in business, although he jokes that when it comes to majors, he has already switched "about five times.". Bloom's Court of Honor, the ceremony where he he will receive his Eagle Badge, will be held at 2 p.m. on May 9 at St. John Lutheran Church in Madison. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Gifted teacher honored with Golden Apple May 1, 2009
From there she picked up her bachelors at the University of New Mexico, took a job at a womens prison in New Mexico, earned a masters at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., and earned a gifted endorsement from Iowa State University. I learned a lot from that job, she said of the prison job. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Fifth-year teacher wins top honor May 1, 2009
She earned a bachelors degree at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., and a masters degree at South Dakota State University in Brookings. She continues her educational development through courses focused on ways to better engage students, allow for differentiations and develop skills for lifelong learning. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Lincoln's Burgard named state's boys basketball coach of year May 1, 2009
Dschaak, a graduate of Belle Fourche High School and Black Hills State University, said the timing of the move was about as good as it could have been, despite the Scoopers having a rough 2008-09 campaign. The resignation increases the number of open basketball coaching positions in the Black Hills to four. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Leahy, Becker engaged Apr 28, 2009
She graduated from Spearfish High School in 2002 and from Black Hills State University in 2005. She is presently a kindergarten teacher in Blythe. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
