South Dakota State University Alumni Association

?? Congratulations to Steve Erpenbach, Keith Mahlum and Tim Dwire on receiving the prestigious SDSU Presidential Medallion! ?? President Barry Dunn recently honored these three leaders from the SDSU Foundation for their outstanding contributions to the university. Under their leadership, the SDSU Foundation exceeded its Bold & Blue campaign goal, raising over $604 million from nearly 31,000 donors! ???? Their commitment and dedication have made a lasting impact on the future of #SDState, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements. https://bit.ly/498QF0Q

Over the next 5 months I have the pleasure to work and learn with Claire Koenecke. Fun Fact: She’s ready! Since her early days at SDSU she’s been asking to be involved with the Alumni Mentor Program. Reach out to South Dakota State University Alumni Association to learn more. This is a great way to be engaged with current Jackrabbits. As alum, you will learn a thing or two along the way too. ??????

?? We're spotlighting the 2024-2025 cohort of the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program! ?? Help us in celebrating these Jackrabbits! ?? #GoJacks #SDStateMentor ??

?? Calling all Jackrabbits! You know the power of the Jackrabbit community. Let’s harness that power to make a difference in the lives of current students. Jack's Cupboard is the free, on-campus food pantry at South Dakota State University for SDSU students. Their goal is to alleviate food insecurity among SDSU students by providing food and personal care items to Jackrabbits who need them. How can you help? Donate: Your contributions will directly support the mission of Jack's Cupboard. Spread the word: Share this post with your network and encourage others to donate. Your help ensures that no Jackrabbit goes hungry. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/g8AmyHyH Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gZ3ktPbq

?? We're spotlighting the 2024-2025 cohort of the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program! ?? Help us in celebrating these Jackrabbits! ?? #GoJacks #SDStateMentor ??

Mark your calendars for the 2nd session of our professional development series!

What an honor to be part of the 3rd cohort of SDSU’s Alumni Mentor Program! I’m thrilled to partner with Thomas Eining, a passionate and driven student with a strong interest in Human Resources—an innovative field I’m fortunate to call my own. A huge shoutout to Travis Jensen and the South Dakota State University Alumni Association for the dedication and hard work that went into creating this incredible program. Thank you for giving alumni like me the chance to guide and grow alongside the next generation of HR pros. Thomas Eining, fasten your seatbelt! 2025 is going to be a remarkable year for both of us, and I’m especially excited to see all that you will accomplish! ?????? #GoJacks #MentoringMatters #SDSUAlumni #FutureLeaders #HumanResources

Investing in the next generation of ag journalists —?I was recently asked by South Dakota State University Alumni Association to mentor an aspiring ag broadcaster. And it turns out it’s one I'd met before! Ella Stiefvater interned with KRVN and the Rural Radio Network and even did ag updates on NTV News. What a small world to connect with an SDSU student who wants to work in my field and find that we've been on similar paths, including in Nebraska. I love telling the story of the American farmer and helping amplify their voices through the media which is something Ella is also passionate about. It's been fun to connect with a fellow Jackrabbit! She was recently up for National FFA Officer and I'm excited to see where her career takes her!

Yesterday kicked off another year of the mentoring program through the South Dakota State University Alumni Association! There are 169 student mentee/alumni mentor matches in just the third year of the program. Wow! What a testament to the power and passion of Jackrabbit nation! ???? Honored to be selected to serve again this year and excited to learn and grow with my new mentee, Addisyn Sargent! Kudos to Travis Jensen and the team at the Alumni Association for their efforts! Go Big. Go Blue. Go JACKS! ??

This year I’m honored to participate in the 3rd annual South Dakota State University Alumni Association Alumni mentor program. Yesterday, the program kicked off in Brookings and I enjoyed an evening of connecting with fellow mentors and mentees. I’m looking forward to the growth and opportunities ahead! Thank you South Dakota State University Alumni Association for hosting such a great program. #mentorship #SDstate