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Many other community service activities are organized through the SDSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), whose mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all studentathletes, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive studentathlete image. People associated with Jackrabbit Athletics understand the important role South Dakota State University plays in the city of Brookings, as well as in the state of South Dakota. Because the athletics program and its studentathletes derive so much support — both financial and emotional — from the residents of the city, state, and region, importance is placed on giving back to the community through service projects, volunteering, and fund-raising for charitable organizations.
COMMUNITY-MINDED
Community service is part of the criteria for earning a varsity letter in football at South Dakota State University. Team members participated in a number of community service events throughout the past year, including nursing home and youth center visits during the annual Paint the Falls Blue event, and support of the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes campaign to raise awareness for domestic abuse prevention.
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