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Al Neuharth Media Center
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Michelle Van Maanen
Chair, Department of Media & Journalism
605-658-6810
Michelle.VanMaanen@usd.edu
The Al Neuharth Media Center is named for the late Al Neuharth, who was a 1950 journalism graduate of USD and the founder of USA Today and the Newseum. The center is funded in part by the Freedom Forum Institute, a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to providing a forum for educational programs and thought-leadership initiatives, as well as educational materials addressing the five freedoms of the First Amendment: speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
The Al Neuharth Media Center houses South Dakota Public Broadcasting, the USD Department of Media & Journalism, the Coyote Insights Media Research Laboratory (Communication and Media Psychology), and all USD student media, including KYOT-TV, KAOR-FM, and The Volante campus newspaper, which Neuharth edited as a student in 1949.
Al Neuharth has left behind a legacy of free-press rights for students, providing The Volante staff with its modern facilities, a professional adviser, training opportunities and the Al Neuharth Scholarships for Excellence in Media. In keeping with his interests, the Freedom Forum Institute has been particularly focused on journalism education, supporting the First Amendment, and helping to diversify staffing in newsrooms around the nation. At USD, it has sponsored since 1989 an annual Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media.
The Al Neuharth Media Center building is operated by the University. Conference and meeting facilities at the Al Neuharth Media Center are available for booking by university departments, organizations and programs. The refurbished building, completed in 2003 with major funding from the Newseum Institute, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, and the University of South Dakota Foundation, is a popular venue for workshops, training classes, lectures, luncheon meetings and dinner programs. The state-of-the-art Freedom Forum Institute Conference Room accommodates up to 80 for a sit-down meal and about 100 people for auditorium-style seating. The Freedom Forum Board Room is designed for smaller gatherings of about a dozen people. The center’s spectacular two-story Freedom Forum Institute Concourse is ideal for receptions and social gatherings. For reservations and inquiries, contact the Al Neuharth Media Center at 605-658-6810 or mj@usd.edu.
Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe)
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Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe)
Lee Medical Building Room 233
(605) 658-6341
cbbre@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/cbbre
Our Mission
The University of South Dakota Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe) promotes innovative research in neuro- and biological sciences. The Center provides outstanding training for students and fellows, feeding the pipeline of creative independent scientists in the northern plain states and nationally. The members of the Center are recognized in their field and are actively involved in research, the education of students, and in service to the community.
Our Research Strengths
- Stress and Addiction: Neural and behavioral processes underlying stress, mood and emotion, and related psychiatric disorders, particularly addiction/substance dependence and affective disorders.
- Neural and Behavioral Development: Neural, cognitive and behavioral development and related developmental disorders, particularly behavioral/cognitive disorders, learning disabilities, and communication disorders.
- Cognition and Plasticity: Neural and behavioral processes underlying learning, memory and motor function, and related neurological disorders, particularly stroke, traumatic brain injury, pain, cancer within the nervous system, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI)
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Raluca Simons, Ph.D., Director
Noteboom 215
605-658-3710
raluca.simons@usd.edu
https://www.usd.edu/online-dmh
The Disaster Mental Health Institute’s (DMHI) mission is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster psychology. Through the USD Department of Psychology the DMHI offers an undergraduate Minor in Disaster Response , an Undergraduate Certificate in Disaster Response , and for psychology majors a Specialization in Disaster Response (see the psychology department’s section of this catalog for details). These programs help students learn how to serve their communities in times of disaster, and include real-world practicum experiences in preparing for or responding to disasters with American Red Cross Disaster Services. DMHI faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research and disaster preparedness and response, both in the United States and around the world, and they bring that knowledge and experience into the classroom. Students learn directly from faculty who are shaping the future of the field world-wide.
Gallagher International Center
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Gallagher International Center
ID Weeks Library, Suite 103 / Burr House
605-658-3599 / 605-658-6255
engage@usd.edu / isso@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/studyabroad / www.usd.edu/international
Study Abroad and Exchange Courses
International travel and study abroad enhance a student’s resume with experiences and skills that are difficult to obtain in any other way. There are numerous exciting educational study abroad opportunities available to graduate and professional students. These experiences may be during the semester or summer.
USD offers direct exchange program opportunities in such countries as Australia, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Spain, Lithuania, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, South Korea, and Wales. In most cases, students pay USD tuition and receive credit toward their program of study. In addition to the direct exchange programs, USD has affiliations with third party program providers that offer hundreds of locations around the world. Through the National Student Exchange, students are also able to affordably study at over 175 colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To determine if study abroad is possible or appropriate for their program, students should consult with their graduate advisor and then meet with a study abroad advisor at the Gallagher Center.
International Student Support
The GIC supports international students from the time of application through to graduation and the completion of Optional Practical Training (OPT). Current students have access to a full-time international student advisor who provides immigration-related compliance advising and support, and employment services for OPT and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The office also sponsors orientation programs and cultural programming.
International Admissions and Recruitment
The University of South Dakota welcomes students’ applications for admission from all countries. We aim to provide prospective students with personal attention, timely service and clear, accurate information about the University and the admissions process.
Government Research Bureau (GRB)
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Ed Gerrish, Ph.D., Coordinator
Dakota Hall 101
605-658-6755
grb@usd.edu
http://link.usd.edu/GovernmentResearchBureau
USD’s Government Research Bureau provides expert research design and analysis services to stakeholders at every stage of the public policy and administration process. The GRB has a distinguished history of providing services to support South Dakota’s governments, nonprofits, and businesses. It leverages the research talent at the University of South Dakota to provide its clients with customized research design and analysis solutions. The GRB is committed to producing the highest quality work for the GRB’s clients while also building a place where USD’s students and faculty can contribute to the well-being of the state and region.
Institute of American Indian Studies
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Old Main, Room 203
605-658-6681
iais@usd.edu
https://www.usd.edu/About/Departments-Offices-and-Resources/Institute-for-American-Indian-Studies
Established in 1955 by the South Dakota State Legislature [SDCL 13-57-3.2], the Institute of American Indian Studies develops and promotes American Indian-related projects, activities, and programs at the University of South Dakota. These projects include on- and off-campus programs to promote education and awareness of American Indian culture and issues and strengthening relations with tribes, tribal colleges, and other appropriate American Indian organizations in the state, region, and beyond.
Missouri River Institute (MRI)
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David Swanson, Director
Missouri River Institute
605-658-6717
mri@usd.edu
http://link.usd.edu/MissouriRiverInstitute
The University of South Dakota established the Missouri River Institute (MRI) to develop and promote research, education, and public awareness related to the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri River Basin. The MRI promotes interdisciplinary research on the Missouri River by contributing faculty, students, equipment, and funding resources toward research projects that address issues related to the Missouri River system. The MRI, along with other academic departments, is developing new curricula and academic programs for ecological studies at USD relevant to Missouri River issues. This includes undergraduate courses and graduate programs centered on riverine and environmental studies. The MRI is also active in outreach projects to promote understanding of and interaction with the river.
USD is located near one of the last remaining undammed and unchannelized portions of the Missouri River downstream of the dams, a 59-mile section of river from Gavins Point Dam to Ponca State Park, Nebraska. The University’s unique location allows it to integrate river research within campus life on a daily basis. Under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the federal government declared this section the Missouri National Recreational River in 1978. It therefore provides a natural field laboratory for research, teaching and outreach activities.
The Missouri River Institute gives students a unique opportunity to get involved directly in the Missouri River’s natural and cultural heritage. Inquiries about research and education opportunities can be made to the Director of the Institute, the Student Engagement Action Coordinator, or to individual faculty mentors.
National Music Museum
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Dwight Vaught, Director
605-658-3454
nmm@usd.edu
www.nmmusd.org
The ingenious intersection of music, art, science, engineering, and technology is showcased at the National Music Museum, one of the great museums of its kind in the world. Housed in a restored Carnegie library building, the NMM’s ever-growing collections of more than 15,000 American, European, and global instruments from many cultures and historical periods are the most inclusive in the world. Although music museums are found in many cities, the comprehensive nature of the NMM’s collections makes it the premier institution of its kind. Included are many of the earliest, best preserved, and historically most important musical instruments known to survive, dating back to as early as the 16th century. All reflect the ageless, universal power of human ingenuity and imagination. Concerts are presented throughout the year, bringing the Museum to life with sound. The Jason & Betsy Groves Special Exhibition Gallery features a new exhibition each year. Group tours must be arranged two weeks in advance. Admission for USD students, faculty, and staff is free with current USD ID.
The NMM is also a leading institution for organological research and hosts national/international conferences that attract scholars from around the world. USD students, from across many disciplines, can find unique research ideas in the NMM. In addition to musical instruments, the NMM’s resources include a specialized library and extensive archives, with special emphasis on the documentation of the American music industry. NMM faculty and staff are leading scholars in the field, publish widely, and provide international leadership. Graduates of the University’s graduate program, with a specialization in the history of musical instruments, now hold positions with other major musical instrument collections, museums, and libraries, both in the U.S.A. and abroad.
South Dakota Oral History Center
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University Libraries, Room 322
605-658-3382
Samuel.Herley@usd.edu
http://link.usd.edu/SDOralHistoryCenter
The South Dakota Oral History Center (SDOHC) houses collections of audio interviews relating to the experiences of the peoples of the Northern Plains. In all, the Center houses seven collections. The John S. Painter Collection, Stanislaus Maudlin Collection, James Emery Collection, Lindley Collection, and Frank Day Collection comprise the smaller five and cover a variety of topics from traditional National American music to an in-depth oral diary of Stanislaus Maudlin of Blue Cloud Abbey and recordings of prominent regional speakers. The American Indian Research Project is composed of about 2,400 tapes discussing experiences of more than sixty First Nations groups, including Dakota and Lakota peoples. Topics range from ancient stories and traditional religious beliefs to recent political and social views reflecting Native American life ways. The South Dakota Oral History Project contains almost 3,500 recorded interviews covering myriad aspects of South Dakota history. The SDOHC began collecting interviews more than fifty years ago and continues to do so today. A valuable resource for students and researchers, the SDOHC houses some 6,000 recordings, making it one of the largest oral history collections in the United States. The SDOHC is located in Room 322, I.D. Weeks and is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether planning a project or simply seeking a tour, patrons are encouraged to make appointments in advance by telephone or email.
The Dr. Joseph H. Cash Memorial Library contains books, photographs, films, and videos on North American frontier history with special emphases on American Indians, the mining industry, and western literature. The collection is a gift of Dr. Cash’s family to honor his service to the University as Professor of History, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Institute of American Indian Studies. The Cash Library is available for use to students, faculty members, and researchers, who are encouraged to contact the SDOHC for an appointment.
W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership
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Eric Jepsen, Director
132 Dakota Hall
(605) 658-6755
Eric.Jepsen@usd.edu
http://link.usd.edu/FarberCenter
The South Dakota Board of Regents established the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership in the fall of 1997 as a Center of Excellence. The Center is housed within the Department of Political Science and offers a minor in Civic Leadership Studies. The term “civic” was chosen to emphasize that the Center’s focus is not narrowly governmental but rather broadly inclusive of all aspects of our lives together as citizens of a community, state, nation, and world. The mission of the Center is to prepare students and help communities to face difficult public problems in a manner consistent with constitutional values. The Center fosters responsible and ethical leadership through education, service, and scholarship in the public interest.
The W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership was founded on the belief that there is leadership within every person. Its initiative stresses the importance of principled leadership based on core values and emphasizes leadership as a process, not just a position. Viewed in this way, leadership requires responsible action of individuals in every part of society, not simply those in formal leadership roles.
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