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13. c. 1974 - KBHU-FM went on the air in the fall of '74, under the direc- tion of Rick Boyd, it was and still is located in the basement of the E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center. KBHU is planning to relocate to the Student Union when the renovation and addition is completed. The stu- dent-run station continues to be an excellent learning tool for mass com- munications students.
14. d. 4004 - Enrollment at BHSU reached the 4,000 mark for the second time in our history this fall. Students throughout the state and region are increasingly recognizing BHSU as a high- quality innovative educational choice. BHSU, which has been offering courses in Rapid City for nearly 50 years, currently has more than 100 courses in Rapid City, the state's second largest city.
15. b. Lakota Omniciye - The campus annually hosts the Lakota Omniciye Wacipi (powwow) as part of a week-long celebration of Native American culture. Lakota Omniciye, whose mission is to bridge the cultural gaps between non-Indian and Indian students, is one of 76 student organizations on cam- pus. The Center for American Indian Studies at BHSU sup- ports native students, tribal communities and the academic discipline of American Indian Studies. BHSU enrolls the highest percentage of Native American students of the six state universities.
16. b. Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute - The Meier family were instrumental in bringing the Passion Play to the Black Hills. Through the years the Meiers have been actively involved in theatre and music events at the University, which led to the establishment of the Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute in residence at Meier Hall.
17. d. purple and gold - BHSU adopted the green and gold col- ors in 1982. These days more than just our logo is green. BHSU is taking a leadership role in sustainability in a campus-wide effort. BHSU was the fi rst South Dakota university to join the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, a consortium of more than 400 universities across the nation dedicated to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize green- house gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and edu- cational eff orts of higher education to equip society to re-sta- bilize the earth’s climate. The major addition and renovation to the Student Union is being designed with several energy effi ciencies and has a goal of a Silver certifi cation from LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
18. d. all of the above - A class of 1940 graduate, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later in the Korean conflict. Between military obligations he returned home to teach and coach. From 1958 to 1976 he served as the college's director of extension in addition to handling numerous coach- ing and teaching responsibilities. Young was elected mayor of Spearfish in 1967 and served as mayor until 1976. He retired from his faculty position in 1979.
19. c. David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union - "Vetsville" helped BHSC meet its housing needs when hundreds of vets from World War II arrived on campus in the late 40s.
20. a. 1903 - Music has been a part of this campus since the early days. In November of 1903 the first band was started. Later years saw the establishment of a Girls Glee Club and Boys Glee Club, Pep Band,
Marching Band, and Jazz Ensemble. Throughout the last century, music students and faculty have performed many genres of music from classical to modern in various vocal and instrumen- tal groups. The music department is now fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and offers music degrees in education as well as performance.
21. d. $27 million - The economic impact of our students when calculated by an economic multiplier formula is $27 million. The economic multiplier is a calculation used by economists to measure not just the actual dollars spent, but the value of those dollars when they are spent again creating a ripple effect. The campus also attracts a large number of visitors each year
- prospective students and their parents; guests of faculty, staff, and students; and others attending special events. The Young Center is a major draw for visitors as well. More than 250,000 people visited the Young Center last year for sporting events, trade shows, and many other events. Last spring, we hosted our first-ever state high school basketball tournament. That event alone brought more than $500,000 to the Spearfish community. In addition, BHSU provides intangible benefits enriching the local community through educational, cultural, research, and community service activities.
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