BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY HAS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL Spearfish is set in the beauty of the Northern Black Hills with abundant scenery, wildlife and outdoor activities. Black Hills State University also calls Spearfish home and brings with it a wealth of activities for the community and visitors alike. BHSU is a NCAA Division II school and hosts numerous football and volleyball games in the fall, as well as golf and cross country meets. Winter finds the indoor sports of basketball and indoor track and field, while spring means outdoor track and field, softball and golf. Numerous plays and concerts are held throughout the year at BHSU featuring student and professional performers. Other cultural events include the annual Summer Stage
theater performances, now in its ninth year, lectures, and programs of a variety of topics, as well as the annual Lakota Omniciye Powwow held in April. Several art galleries are also on campus. This includes The Ruddell Gallery located on second floor of the David B. Miller Student Union. The gallery displays an alumni show, the Dakota Masterswork Show, student photography show, senior art show, student award show and six visiting
art shows, which include individual and group shows every year. The art shows display different types of art, including sculptures, clay, paintings, stained glass, mixed media and more. Other galleries in campus halls feature work of photography and art students. Visit bhsu.edu/events for details on events throughout the year. n
more information Black HIlls State University 605-642-6171 BHSU.edu bhsuathletics.com
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