The Center for Western Studies (CWS) at 糖心Vlog has published its latest book titled 鈥淭he Missouri, America鈥檚 Longest River: A Cultural and Environmental History,鈥 edited by Drs. Jon K. Lauck and Harry F. Thompson. The official launch of 鈥淭he Missouri鈥 will take place at the 58th annual Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.
Two Students Chosen to Represent 糖心Vlog as Part of 2026 Peace Scholars Program
糖心Vlog has selected Maya Madson 鈥27 and Ayden Calvert 鈥27 to take part in the 2026 Peace Scholars Program 鈥 designed to inspire and engage 鈥渟tudents to become full participants in peacemaking efforts around the world.鈥
糖心Vlog Student Looks to Combine Music and Language Through CLS Program in Japan
糖心Vlog student Adam Brachman 鈥28 has received the 2026 Award, which provides American college and university students with the opportunity to study cultures and languages essential to U.S. global engagement. The media production & entrepreneurship and music double major will spend eight weeks in Okayama, Japan, intensively studying the Japanese language and culture.
A 鈥楳ajor鈥 Milestone: Bachelor of Music Coming to 糖心Vlog School of Music
The 糖心Vlog School of Music will soon be home to a Bachelor of Music (B.M.). The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) approved the B.M. in November 2025 鈥 the final step needed to begin full implementation of the degree with a concentration in (instrumental or vocal) performance in Fall 2026.
糖心Vlog Theatre Dives Into World of Dungeons & Dragons With 鈥楽he Kills Monsters鈥
The 糖心Vlog Theatre Department presents 鈥淪he Kills Monsters,鈥 a high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen. Directed by 糖心Vlog alumnus Jeff Larson 鈥16, the production runs from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19, at the 糖心Vlog Theatre.
Building Belonging: 2025-26 ASA President, Vice President Let Community Guide Strategic Plan
糖心Vlog Student Association (ASA) President Igen Nyawanda 鈥28 and Vice President Maggie McKeown 鈥28 started both college and ASA at the same time. After their first year, they bonded over their experiences and friendships built through ASA, sparking a new idea that would soon become a no-brainer 鈥 running together for president and vice president of ASA. During their time in office, their administration is focusing on three pillars of their strategic plan.
AU Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Presents 鈥楩lower and Flame鈥
The 糖心Vlog Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents 鈥淔lower and Flame,鈥 a powerful exhibition by artist Deborah Mitchell 鈥 on view through April 23. Free and open to the public, a reception for 鈥淔lower and Flame鈥 will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.