Continue reading to learn about the exciting opportunities happening on campus this week.
This week's edition of the Rabbit Report includes:
Students' Association
From Here to Harvard: How Bold Steps Create Big Opportunities
Poster Invasion
Constitution Day
Conversation & Community: Understanding Two-Spirit Identities in Indigenous Culture
Hobo Day Events
Sex & Excess
One Day for STATE
Jack’s Cupboard Fall Hours and Volunteer Sign Up
South Dakota State Athletics
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1. Students' Association
Tonight's Meeting
The Students' Association Senate will a meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Lewis & Clark room in the Student Union. All are welcome! Check out the links below for more information.
The Students' Association is looking for feedback to make your student experience better! Fill out our anonymous form and let us know what you want to see changed on campus!
The Students' Association employs a lawyer to provide legal aid services to SDSU students on legal practices including rental agreements, citizenship procedures, and other legal matters. Legal aid office hours will be taking place every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm in the Students' Association Office. Please reach out to sdsu.sachiefofstaff@sdstate.edu to schedule an appointment.
2. From Here to Harvard: How Bold Steps Create Big Opportunities
On Wednesday, September 24th join us to hear seven SDSU students share their remarkable journey to the prestigious Harvard Latina Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Conference. Learn how one bold step led to transformative opportunities as they navigated leadership spaces, connected with professionals, and experienced the power of Latina voices in shaping the future. Leave inspired with ideas for taking your own bold steps toward big opportunities. The presentation will take place from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the SSU 253 (A-C) Pheasant/Crest Room.
South Dakota State University is not a sponsor of this event. Registered student organizations have the ability to sponsor lawful events, which are governed by SDBOR Policies, University Policy and SDCL 13-53-52.
Been thinking about getting a poster? Dorm walls looking bare? Well, you’re in luck! Stop by Market Stage and see if anything catches your eye from classic to fresh-off-the-press artist prints at the Poster Invasion Poster Sale!
Questions? Contact Jack Richards at Jack.Richards@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University is not a sponsor of this event. Registered student organizations have the ability to sponsor lawful events, which are governed by SDBOR Policies, University Policy and SDCL 13-53-52.
This event is sponsored by the University Program Council.
4. Constitution Day
Please join the School of American and Global Studies and the annual Constitution Day voter registration drive. Every year, we come together to embark on a quest to help people register to vote in our community. On September 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM on the second floor of Lincoln Hall, there will be a booth to register to vote. Last year, from the School of American and Global Studies initiative on Civic Engagement, the South Dakota Secretary of State Monet Johnson recognized SDSU with the Gladys Pyle award. We can keep the momentum strong and encourage you to register to vote!
5. Conversation & Community: Understanding Two-Spirit Identities in Indigenous Culture
Arnold Dahl-Wooley, a proud Two-Spirit member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has been a groundbreaking advocate, storyteller, and leading voice in the movement for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ visibility. This event offers an opportunity to hear personal stories, ask questions, and learn about the importance of Two-Spirit identities in Indigenous cultures. Come with curiosity and leave with a deeper understanding.
The event will take place on Wednesday, September 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the AISC Classroom.
South Dakota State University is not a sponsor of this event. Registered student organizations have the ability to sponsor lawful events, which are governed by SDBOR Policies, University Policy and SDCL 13-53-52.
This event is sponsored by the GSA, AISA, and AISES.
6. Hobo Day Events
Parade Volunteers
Volunteer at the Hobo Day Parade
The 2025 Hobo Day Parade is coming up on Saturday, October 11, and we need student volunteers to help make it a success. Roles include helping with transportation—like driving a super cool car—and serving on the security team to help keep the parade safe.
Contact sdsu.hobodayparade@jacks.sdstate.edu with questions.
Student Club and Organization Entries
Join the Parade Lineup
Student clubs and organizations are invited to be part of the 2025 Hobo Day Parade on Saturday, October 11. This is your chance to showcase your group and celebrate one of SDSU’s biggest traditions.
Parade entries remain open until Thursday, September 26.
Do not miss the opportunity to get involved and represent your organization in this year’s parade.
There is a Title IX guest speaker on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30pm in Rotunda D. This presentation is open to all students. Another presentation will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:30pm for athletes only. This presentation will take place in Club 71.
Students who have questions or need accommodations to attend the event can contact Michelle Johnson - Title IX/EO Coordinator at Michelle.Johnson@sdstate.edu.
8. One Day for STATE
MORE THAN $3 MILLION FOR SDSU JACKRABBITS
A total of 6,126 donors came together to make One Day for STATE a resounding success on September 4. Since the celebration just over a week ago, it's been confirmed that $3,207,938 was raised for SDSU. You can view more results here.
Alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends united to support SDSU, reaching the goal of 5,000 donors and once again inspiring a donor in each of the 50 states to make a gift. The event is a testament to how SDSU is made truly special by the people who call it home, and the numbers show it: over 640 students and over 1,160 faculty and staff are known to have made gifts.
The SDSU Foundation would like to specially thank all student social ambassadors who shared content through their social media platforms. You spread the word, you gave back, and, above all, you truly helped make a bold impact for SDSU!
Thank you to all who helped tackle the challenges and joined the excitement of One Day for STATE. For the ninth consecutive year, the Jackrabbit family proved that there’s nothing we can’t do when we work together.
9. Jack’s Cupboard Fall Hours and Volunteer Sign Up
Jacks Cupboard will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00 p.m. this semester! Jack's Cupboard is the free, on-campus food pantry at South Dakota State University. Our goal is to alleviate food insecurity among SDSU students by providing food and personal care items to Jackrabbits who need them. We are located on the southeast side of Ben Reifel Hall. All are welcome to utilize as needed! For any questions or concerns, please email us at sdsu.jackscupboard.sdstate.edu. If you would like to volunteer at the cupboard, use the following link to sign up!
All South Dakota State students are admitted into all home, regular-season events at no cost! Students must claim their FREE tickets by logging into their student account online at GoJacks.com/StudentTickets. Additional student information can be found at GoJacks.com/Students.
WHEN DO I CLAIM MY TICKETS?:
Student ticket redemption and Jacks Pass sales open 9 AM Monday of each game week online at GoJacks.com/StudentTickets.
Blue Crew members get 24-hour early access, starting at 9 AM Sunday.
THIS WEEK IN BROOKINGS – 750 RR POINTS POSSIBLE:
Monday, September 15
The Dan Jackson Show // Cubby's Sports Bar & Grill from 6-7 PM for 150 RR Points
Thursday, September 18
SDSU Soccer vs Wyoming // Fishback Soccer Park at 7 PM for 150 RR Points
Friday, September 19
SDSU Volleyball vs Boise State // First Bank & Trust Arena at 6 PM for 150 RR Points
Jacks in Black - Fans wear black
Saturday, September 20
SDSU Equestrian Yellow & Blue Scrimmage // DeHaan Equestrian Center at 9 AM for 150 RR Points
SDSU Volleyball vs Boise State // First Bank & Trust Arena at noon for 150 RR Points
BLUE CREW:
As the official premium student fan club of Jackrabbit Athletics, Blue Crew brings you closer to the teams you love. For just $50 a year, you’ll unlock early access to tickets, skip-the-line entry, exclusive gear and giveaways, local discounts, and so much more. Purchase your membership here today! Additional information can be found at GoJacks.com/Students.
RABBIT REWARDS (RR):
Rabbit Rewards (RR) is a FREE program for South Dakota State students, in which they can check-in to all Jackrabbit home events via the Jackrabbit App to accumulate Rabbit Rewards points that are redeemable for prizes!
You have great resources available right at your fingertips to help you through your experience at SDSU, one of which is the online Student Handbook. Here you can find policies, processes, information on how to get involved and details about student services and supports to make you successful. You also have many ways to report academics and non-academics concerns. Finally, if you need assistance, know that we are here to help and our Student Ombudsperson and the University Ombuds Office are both resources to assist you in a variety of ways.
To submit an event for consideration to be featured in the Rabbit Report, contact SDSU.SACommunications@sdstate.edu by Thursday at 11:59pm. Please include all event information written similarly to the format above. All submissions are subject to the Rabbit Report Submission Guidelines.
Have a Great Week, Jackrabbits!
Students' Association, SDSU, Box 2815, University Student Union 128, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-5181
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