2025-26 Collegian Calendar

SDSU 365 2025-2026 Calendar

SDSU STUDENT MEDIA

Collegian Media reaches an audience of more than 12,000 students, staff and community members with the weekly Collegian newspaper, the weekly Collegian Report, the website sdsucollegian.com and daily broadcasting of the KSDJ radio station, 90.7 FM. SDSU’s student media has a 140-year history of providing news, entertainment and historical record to the community of Brookings and South Dakota State University.

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The SDSU volleyball team celebrates a point against the Kansas City Roos Oct. 3, 2024. The Jacks competed in the NCAA tournament for the second time in program history and went 27-3 last season.

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• Gain experience working at a nationally recognized publication, and one of the oldest, most vital organizations on campus.

• Collegian Media students are sought after for jobs and internships. They are successful in numerous fields, from journalism and communications to medicine, government, business, the arts and education.

• Collegian Media is a campus information leader. We train students on traditional and new media best practices to provide up-to-the-minute information.

• KSDJ has broadcast since 1993. Besides coordinating the programming and engineering for a 24/7 broadcast station, staff members help organize the May Day Music Festival, which showcases regional and local musical talent.

• Practicum credit is available through the School of Communication & Journalism.

Collegian photo by EAN WETZEL

The University Program Council serves as the primary programming organization at SDSU. The student leaders who make up the program board work year-round to provide diverse, educational, and entertaining programs to contribute to a fun and memorable college experience. Visit the Center for Student Engagement, located in the University Student Union, or email SDSU.UPC@sdstate.edu to learn more about our events and find out how to get involved!

Find peace amidst the falling leaves and the gentle rustle of wind through trees at McCrory Gardens, SDSU’s botanical garden and arboretum. Free to SDSU’s students and employees!

For more information on Housing and Residential Life, including on how to apply for housing or get involved on campus: https://www.sdstate.edu/ housing-residential-life

Volleyball v. South Dakota 7 p.m.

Volleyball v. TBA Summit League Tournament

Volleyball v. North Dakota, 7 p.m.

Volleyball v. TBA Summit League Tournament

Gifting for Good

Ag Heritage Museum, Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, Brookings Arts Council, Children’s Museum

Garden Glow begins McCrory Gardens (through Jan. 6)

Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides McCrory Gardens

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Frost Fest “Garden Glow Reignited” McCrory Gardens

Little International manager Teigen Hadrick got familiar with the champion hog after losing the “kiss the pig” contest. Little ‘I’ is an SDSU tradition that is scheduled every March and is more than 100 years old.

Photo courtesy of LITTLE INTERNATIONAL AT SDSU

Dirty Lil and Weary Wil are symbols of South Dakota State University’s Hobo Day homecoming celebration. These statues sit north of the University Student Union. Collegian photo by

EMILY DECOCK

Experience the lush abundance of McCrory Gardens as false indigo, peonies, and a plethora of purple ﬂowers bloom, painting May in a riot of colors. During finals week, ALL SDSU Students plus their friends and family receive FREE admission to the Gardens.

McCrory Gardens is free to SDSU students, family, and SDSU employees finals week, May 3-10.

Residence halls close 7 p.m. Ofﬁcial fall graduation date