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FACULTY & STAFF E-UPDATE |
The Office of the State Auditor has sent a reminder for all state agencies regarding travel reimbursements:
1. Private Individual Vehicle Rentals (such as Turo) are NOT an allowable expense.
2. Payment for Uber rides paying with "Uber Bucks/Uber Cash" cannot be reimbursed
Clarificatin of the 60-day travel reimbursement submission rule:
Pursuant to Souith Dakota Administrative Rule 3:05:03:03.1, claims for travel expense must be submitted within sixty days after the last day of travel. To be considered as submitted, the claim must be audited and entered in the Banner system prior to the sixty-first day. Travel reimbursement request not submitted with the 60-day travel requirement will not be reimbursed.
Please join us on Mondays for the University Honors Program's Geek Speak lecture series: lectures for the geeks in all of us.
These are at 4:00 p.m. in Jonas Academic #110 and are free and open to the public.
Gravitational Waves, Particle Colliders, Dark Matter and More: A Sabbatical Story
Gina Gibson, Professor of Graphic Design at BHSU, will share her experience as a visiting professor and the first artist-in-residence at the University of Zürich Physics Institute and a Senior Fellow at the Collegium Helveticum, Swiss Institute for Advanced Study.
Dear colleagues,
Our campus community thrives on curiosity, and so the Geek Speak lecture series is looking for you, our faculty and staff: the quietly brilliant, the joyfully eccentric, the holders of niche and geek knowledge and bold ideas.
Have a Geekdom passion project that your friends are tired of hearing about?
Perfect. We’ll listen enthusiastically.
Working on conference papers, research (past or present), or that long-simmering idea?
Bring it. Messy, polished, experimental—we love it all.
Want to assemble a lively discussion panel?
We adore a good debate
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I wish more people knew how to do this because it would bring them joy/improve their lives/save them time or money,” consider it a sign. Bring us the thrill of learning-by-doing. Think: zine-making, small-scale experiments, craft demos, improv exercises, coding puzzles, game design, Excel magic, beadwork, watercolor…
Your brilliance deserves an audience…and we’re not above begging.
Interested? Have questions or ideas? Drop me a note: Courtney.HuseWika@BHSU.edu
Lakota Omniciye is hosting their annual Holiday Gift Exchange.
Pick up an angel from the Christmas tree located in the library or in front of Jonas 108.
You can drop off items at the Christmas tree in the library, in front of Jonas 108, or the CAIS (Jonas 101)
Please drop off items by December 1st.
For more information contact: Jordon Mendoza, Jordon.Mendoza@bhsu.edu, 605-642-6578
Please plan to attend the BHSU Christmas Reception.
Tuesday, December 2nd
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Joy Center
We kindly ask that you please bring an item to stock the BHSU Food Pantry.
As a reminder, Governor Rhoden has granted administrative leave for eligible state employees on the following days in November and December.
Executive Director Lukkes supports the Governor’s granting of administrative leave to SDBOR employees on these days.
We hope you enjoy this time and thank you for your service to the state of South Dakota and to Black Hills State University!
The Sustainability Department is accepting donations for the Campus Free Store. Students are welcome to stop in and pick up free school, dorm, and kitchen supplies along with clothes and decorations.
Location: Club Buzz in the Student Union
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
We are also accepting donations. Please stop by if you would like to learn more. We are mainly looking for school supplies, kitchen and dorm items, and decorations.
We are not accepting used bedding of any kind, stained, ripped or damaged clothing, expired or perishable food, broken appliances, electronics or televisions.
If you have any questions, please contact Taryn Davis at Taryn.Davis@yellowjacket.bhsu.edu
As winter weather sets in, please use care when walking across campus. Icy conditions can form without warning. Take short and careful steps to keep your balance. Many people find it helpful to walk like a penguin by keeping their weight over their front foot.
Wear sturdy footwear with good traction. This can make a big difference on slick walkways and parking lots.
Report any hazards to Facilities Services at X6244 as soon as you see them.
Slip and fall incidents can cause serious injuries. Thank you for taking the time to move safely across campus this winter.
Please join us in welcoming Delany Creed to BHSU! Delany began her role as a Registration Officer on November 24, 2025. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our students and campus community!