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	Topics South Dakota State University Topic Home South Dakota State University is the largest universityUniversity A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees at all levels in a variety o... in the U.S. stateU.S. state A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to as a state which, along with the Dist... of South DakotaSouth Dakota South Dakota is a Midwestern state in the United States.... , located in BrookingsBrookings, South Dakota Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, USA.... . A public land-grant universityLand-grant university Land-grant universities are institutions of higher education in the United States which have been designated by Congress to ... and sun grant college, founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill ActMorrill Land-Grant Colleges Act The Morrill Land-Grant Acts are United States statutes that allowed for the creation of land-grant colleges.... , SDSU offers programs of study required by, or harmonious to, this Act. In step with this land-grant heritage and mission, SDSU has a special focus on academic programs in agricultureAgriculture Farming redirects here. For Farming in computer games, see Farmer .... , engineeringEngineering Overview Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to develop economical solutions to technical proble... , nursingNursing Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintainin... , and pharmacyPharmacy Pharmacy is a transitional field between health sciences and chemical sciences and a profession charged with ensuring the sa... , as well as the liberal artsLiberal arts The term liberal arts has come to mean studies that are intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills, rathe... . SDSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of RegentsSouth Dakota Board of Regents The South Dakota Board of Regents governs South Dakota's six public universities: Black Hills State University, Dakota Stat... , which governs the state's six public universities and two special schools. History The university was founded in 1881 as Dakota Agriculture College. The name was changed in 1904 to South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts. In 1964, the name was changed to South Dakota State University, reflecting the more comprehensive education offered at the university. The first building, with funding from the territorial legislature, was built in 1883, six years before the State of South Dakota was incorporated. Among the inventions and discoveries originating at SDSU are the Briggs and Stratton engine, invented by alumnus Stephen Foster BriggsStephen Foster Briggs Stephen Foster Briggs was an American engineer, co-founder of the company manufacturing Briggs & Stratton small internal-com... , and cookies and creamCookies and Cream Cookies and Cream is popular flavouring in foods, including ice creams, milkshakes, and confectionery.... ice creamIce cream Ice cream is a frozen dessert made from dairy products such as cream , combined with flavorings and sweeteners such as suga... , which was created at the university's dairy plant. Also, DaktronicsDaktronics Daktronics is an American manufacturer of electronic signage, most notably sports scoreboards, based in Brookings, South Da... , one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic signage, was founded by two SDSU professors, and is still headquartered in Brookings. Presidents On January 1, 2007, David Chicoine became the 19th President of South Dakota State University. Chicoine and his wife are alumni of SDSU, and prior to becoming president he was Vice President for Economic Development and Technology at the University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, also known as UIUC and the U of I, is the flagship campus in the... . Past Presidents of SDSU George Lilley 1884-1886 Lewis McLouth 1886-1896 John Heston 1896-1903 James Chalmers 1903-1906 Robert Slagle 1906-1914 Ellwood Perisho 1914-1918 Willis Johnson 1919-1923 Charles Pugsley 1923-1940 George Brown 1940-1940 Lyman Jackson 1941-1946 Fred Leinbach 1947-1951 John Headley 1952-1957 H. M. Crothers 1957-1958 Hilton Briggs 1958-1975 Sherwood Berg 1975-1984 Ray Hoops 1984-1985 Robert Wagner 1985-1997 Peggy Gordon Miller 1998-2006 David Chicoine 2007- Athletics and activities SDSU's athletic mascot is the jackrabbitHare Summary Hares and jackrabbits are leporids belonging to the genus *Lepus.... . The homecomingHomecoming Homecoming* is an annual tradition observed by many American towns, high schools and colleges, usually in late September or O... celebration, Hobo Day, is billed as "The Biggest One-Day Event in the Dakotas." The 375+ member SDSU Marching Band, "The Pride of the Dakotas," given the special name the Millennium Band in 2000 by the South Dakota State LegislatureSouth Dakota State Legislature The South Dakota State Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of South Dakota.... , has marched in the 1981 and 1997 Presidential Inaugural Parades in Washington, DC; A Capital Fourth in 2000 in Washington DC which was broadcast on PBSPublic Broadcasting Service The Public Broadcasting Service is a non-profit public broadcasting television service with 349 member TV stations in the U... ; the 2003 and 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CaliforniaPasadena, California Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.... making them the second band in the history of the Rose Bowl to be invited to march twice when their team was not competing; and the Korean War Monument Dedication at the state's capital PierrePierre, South Dakota Pierre is the capital of South Dakota, a state of the United States of America.... in 2004, in the company of two other college bands and 60-some high school bands from across the state. In 2004, SDSU began a transition to NCAA Division I, ending its long association with the NCAA Division II North Central ConferenceNorth Central Conference The North Central Conference is a College Athletic Conference which operates in the north central United States.... . By not agreeing to an acceptable scheduling agreement, the University of South DakotaUniversity of South Dakota The University of South Dakota is a public university in South Dakota, founded in 1862 by the State of South Dakota, althoug... ended its century-old intrastate rivalry with State. SDSU is now a member of the The Summit League, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Western Wrestling ConferenceWestern Wrestling Conference The Western Wrestling Conference is an NCAA wrestling-only Division I conference.... and Varsity Equestrian. The women's basketballBasketball Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by throwing a ball through ... team won the 2003 Division II ChampionshipNCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship Division II women basketball champions for the NCAA... . In the spring of 2007 and 2008, the Lady Jacks were invited to compete in post-season action in the WNITWomen's National Invitation Tournament Overview The Women's National Invitation Tournament is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played... . This made them the only transition team (a team that is in the process of being certified for a new division) in WNIT history to do so. In 2007, they received a bye in the first round and continued on to victories over Illinois StateIllinois State Redbirds A Division I athletic program. This is the athletic program at Illinois State University.... and IndianaFacts About Indiana Hoosiers Indiana University's athletic teams are called the Hoosiers, and their colors are crimson and cream, though red and white ha... , but were beaten by the eventual tournament champions, WyomingUniversity of Wyoming The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high plains, at an e... , in the 4th round of the tournament. This was an exciting time at SDSU, as their home stadium, Frost ArenaFrost Arena Frost Arena is a 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Brookings, South Dakota.... , was filled to capacity for both games with the game versus Indiana selling out in a matter of hours. The Dakota MarkerDakota Marker The Dakota Marker is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual college football game played between the North Dakota St... is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual college football game played between the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbits and the North Dakota State UniversityNorth Dakota State University North Dakota State University is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.... (NDSU) Bison. The trophy is a replica of one of many stone boundary markers that can be found along the border between the states of South DakotaSouth Dakota South Dakota is a Midwestern state in the United States.... and North DakotaNorth Dakota North Dakota is a Midwestern state in the United States.... . Academics SDSU awards bachelor's degreesBachelor's degree A bachelor's degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three... , master's degreesMaster's degree A master's degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate course of one to three years in du... , and doctoral degrees. Enrollment as of fall 2007 was 11,706. The total enrollment of SDSU has increased each year for the past five years. SDSU is known in the region for having excellent engineering programs and a very competitive nursing program. The following is a list of the colleges at SDSU: Agriculture and Biological Sciences Arts and Sciences Education and Counseling Engineering Family and Consumer Sciences General Studies Nursing Pharmacy Notable alumni Gene AmdahlGene Amdahl Gene Myron Amdahl is a Norwegian American computer architect and hi-tech entrepreneur, chiefly known for his work on mainfra... — architect of the IBM 360 (inventor, physicist and entrepreneur) Stephen Foster BriggsStephen Foster Briggs Stephen Foster Briggs was an American engineer, co-founder of the company manufacturing Briggs & Stratton small internal-com... — inventor of the Briggs & StrattonBriggs & Stratton 'Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines for primarily outdoor power equipme... engine Tom DaschleTom Daschle Thomas Andrew Daschle , known as Tom Daschle, was a U.S.... — former Majority LeaderSenate majority leader A Senate Majority Leader is a politician within a Senate who leads the majority party, or majority coalition, of sitting sen... of the United States SenateUnited States Senate he United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Repres... William E. DePuyWilliam E. DePuy William Eugene DePuy was a U.S. Army general and the first commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Comman... — U.S. Army general and first commander of TRADOC David GilbertsonDavid Gilbertson David Gilbertson is chief justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.... — chief justice of the South Dakota Supreme CourtSouth Dakota Supreme Court The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of South Dakota.... Steve HeidenSteve Heiden Steve Heiden is an American football player who currently plays tight end for the Cleveland Browns.... - tight end for the NFL'sNational Football League The National Football League is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from Amer... Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio.... ; formerly of San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California.... Jim LangerJim Langer James John Langer is a former American football center for the National Football League Miami Dolphins.... — elected to the Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame is technically the National Football League's Hall of Fame.... in 1987 Mitchell Olson — Contestant on in 2001. Josh RanekJosh Ranek Josh Ranek is an American gridiron football player.... — running back for the CFL'sCanadian Football League The Canadian Football League , also known by its French name, Ligue canadienne de football , is a professional league ... 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Theodore SchultzTheodore Schultz Theodore William Schultz was the 1979 winner of the Bank of Sweden Prize.... — winner of the 1979 Nobel Prize in Economics Adam TimmermanAdam Timmerman Adam Larry Timmerman is a National Football League offensive lineman for the Saint Louis Rams.... — guard for the NFL'sNational Football League The National Football League is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from Amer... St Louis Rams; formerly of Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.... Adam VinatieriAdam Vinatieri Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts.... — kicker for the NFL'sNational Football League The National Football League is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from Amer... 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Alpha Gamma RhoAlpha Gamma Rho Alpha Gamma Rho is a social-professional fraternity in the United States, with over 65 university chapters.... (?G?) — Alpha Xi DeltaAlpha Xi Delta Alpha Xi Delta was founded in 1893 by ten women at Lombard College, Galesburg, Illinois, who shared a vision of an organizat... (?????? ??? may refer to:Nihonbashi, a business district of Chuo, Tokyo, Japan, surrounding a famous bridge of the same name... ) Ceres Chi OmegaChi Omega Chi Omega* is the largest women's fraternal organization in the National Panhellenic Conference as well as the second larges... (?O) Delta ChiDelta Chi Delta Chi is an international fraternity formed on October 13, 1890 at Cornell University as a fraternity for law students.... (???? Sorry, no overview for this topic ) — FarmHouseFarmHouse FarmHouse Fraternity is an all-male international social fraternity founded at the University of Missouri in 1905.... Lambda Chi AlphaLambda Chi Alpha letters=???\|name=Lambda Chi Alpha\|colors=Royal Purple, Kelly Green, and Old Gold... (?????? ??? may refer to:Nihonbashi, a business district of Chuo, Tokyo, Japan, surrounding a famous bridge of the same name... ) Sigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon* has initiated more men since its founding than any other fraternity with more than 280,000 initiated me... (S??) — Sigma Phi DeltaSigma Phi Delta SF? is an international social-professional engineering fraternity.... (SF?) — Sigma Phi EpsilonSigma Phi Epsilon SF?, commonly nicknamed SigEp, is a social fraternity for male college students in the United States.... (SF?) — Points of interest The SDSU campus features the H.M. Briggs Library and the Coughlin CampanileCoughlin Campanile The Coughlin Campanile was completed on the campus of South Dakota State University in 1929.... . It also plays host to two museums, the South Dakota State Art Museum (featuring works by Harvey DunnHarvey Dunn Overview Harvey T. Dunn was a famous American painter from Manchester, South Dakota.... and Oscar HoweOscar Howe Summary Oscar Howe was an American artist who became well-known for his watercolor paintings.... , among others), and the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. The university operates its own dairy plant, processing 10,000 lb (4.5 t) of milk weekly into cheese and ice cream, operates a cattle and sheep breeding operation, has an on-campus meat processing facility, and has a student-operated pharmacy. Also close to campus are the McCrory Gardens and South Dakota ArboretumMcCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum are botanical gardens and an arboretum located on the South Dakota State Universi... . SDSU is also home to State University Theatre and Prairie Repertory Theatre. External links