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Campus Notes for June 15

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South Dakota State University announces dean’s list More than 3,300 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with F, I, U, RI or RU grades are not eligible regardless of system term GPA attained. Note that this report includes courses that were taken at other South Dakota institutions ...

SMSU to host children’s theater and high school theater workshop productions June 14-15

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Southwest Minnesota State University, in partnership with Marshall Community Services and P.S. Productions, will host for the annual productions by the SMSU children’s theater on Friday, June 14 and the high school theater workshop on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Led by SMSU Theater Professor Sheila Tabaka since 2018, the SMSU children’s theater workshop provides acting, production, and costuming opportunities for grades 3-8 and for grades 9-12 through the high school theater workshop every summer. The children’s theater, in conjunction with Marshall Community ...

Campus Notes for June 8

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Southeast Technical College names area students to president’s list Southeast Technical College recognized academic excellence by naming the following area students to the president’s list for the spring 2024 semester. To earn this recognition, students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits), seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Klaire Banks, diagnostic medical sonography, Taunton Carter Benda, construction management technology, Slayton Madilyn Clarke, veterinary technician, Avoca Emma Czech, information technology security, Lake ...

Faith Briefs for June 7

Faith

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1291 will be having their meeting after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. This will be the Priest Appreciation “Pot Luck” supper. Bring a food dish to share. NUDCCW service project The NUDCCW has chosen Care 4 Nigeria as the International Service Project for 24-25. This project collects donations for the people of Nigeria such as household items, personal care items, some tools, and financial donations to help cover shipping expenses. It is overseen by Rev. Cornelius who is serving in the Christ the King ...

Campus Notes for June 5

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Ridgewater celebrates Class of 2024 graduates More than 850 graduates celebrated their academic success at Ridgewater College May 9 and 10. Graduates and their families and friends joined together with Ridgewater faculty and staff to honor student achievements May 9 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson and May 10 at the Willmar Civic Center. * Graduate with honors (3.5 - 3.74 GPA) ** Graduate with high honors (3.75 - 3.99 GPA) *** Graduate with highest honors (4.0 GPA) † Phi Theta Kappa Member Local graduates are: Boyd: Katherine Bratsch† Canby: Nicole Barry, Danielle ...

SMSU Briefs for June 4

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SMSU dean’s list announced for spring semester 2024 Southwest Minnesota State University announces the students recognized for academic achievement during spring semester 2024. An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the Honors dean’s list. If a 4.0 grade-point average is achieved the student will be on the High Honors dean’s list. High Honors Boyd: Paige Clausen; Canby: Johanna Hansen; Garvin: Sophia Stemwedel, Cadence Van Ede; Ivanhoe: Alyssa Engels, Jeren Rost; Lake ...