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In this week's episode of #CreditHour, we sat down with Keith BraveHeart, USD alumnus, to discuss delivering the 2020 Oscar Howe Lecture, teaching art at Oglala Lakota College, and how the pandemic has influenced his work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of #CreditHour, we sat down with David Earnest, chair of the department of political science at the USD, assistant professor of criminal justice, to chat the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the upcoming election and the politics of Covid-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Credit Hour, USD President Sheila Gestring discussed the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, some highlights from the last several months, and USD’s new strategic plan on the latest episode of USD’s podcast, Credit Hour.Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. – The University of South Dakota podcast Credit Hour interviewed artist Reyna Hernandez, ‘16 B.A., B.F.A., about Indigenous representation in media and public spaces as part of its series “Voices Amplified.”“What happens a lot when we talk about issues affecting and impacting marginalized groups of people, those in the dominant culture tend to feel attacked, and that really shuts down conversations,” said Hernandez, a member of the Yankton-Sioux Tribe. “I wanted to talk about these issues in a way that’s disarming, and I think that’s where art plays a huge role. It abstracts language in a way where we can have these conversations without putting someone on the defense. I think that’s a really meaningful way to talk about these issues.”Hernandez discussed a mural project she led that was completed in Vermillion this summer and how public art can help break down class and racial barriers.“Public art matters because of how accessible it is. It doesn’t feel reserved for any person, race or class.

The University of South Dakota’s podcast Credit Hour welcomed USD School of Law dean Neil Fulton to discuss the legal dimensions of systemic racism, social justice and criminal justice reform as part of its series “Voices Amplified.” “To address these problems, we have to understand, identify and engage with our differences, and then seek out points of commonality. That requires having difficult conversations in a patient way,” said Fulton. “None of us are really built to do that without working at it. Higher education can help us be prepared to do that.” Fulton discussed the legal aspects of criminal justice reform efforts like removing qualified immunity and defunding the police as well as the ways higher education can address issues like systemic racism.  “I think particularly here in South Dakota it’s so important because coming to a college campus may be the first time where a lot of students have a sustained encounter with someone who isn’t like them, that doesn’t look like them, who isn’t of the

The University of South Dakota’s podcast, Credit Hour, interviewed an assistant professor in the USD School of Education, Dyanis Popova, Ph.D., as part of its ongoing series, “Voices Amplified,” exploring issues involving race such as critical social justice theory, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and implicit bias. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New USD Podcast Series to Explore Systemic Racism, Social Justice and Criminal Justice Reform See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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On this episode of Credit Hour, Leah Prestbo, discusses her firsthand experience getting COVID-19 as a physician. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Matthew Heard, an instructor at the Beacom School of Business, to better understand how to manage cash flow for small businesses during COVID-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Dr. Susan Strobel, assistant professor at USD, to better understand viral hotspots during a pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we sat down with Dr. Kevin Cwach, a USD alumnus to talk about his work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and his experience working the ICU in Long Island, New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode of Credit Hour, we interview Kari Oyen, a licensed psychologist and an assistant professor of school psychology at USD, about maintaining mental and emotional wellness during a crisis situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this episode of Credit Hour, we speak with Dr. Wayne Kindle, superintendent of the Yankton School District, to learn how schools are managing the transition to remote learning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, we speak with USD's Associate Professor of Economics Kathryn Birkeland, Ph.D., to analyze how Covid-19 is affecting the economy - locally, nationally and globally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, USD's Associate Professor of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Victor Huber Ph.D, helps us understand COVID-19 from an expert's perspective.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week's episode of Credit Hour, we speak with USD alum and current freelance journalist, Tom Kludt, about his journey from small-town Volante Writer to successful CNN reporter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vermillion, S.D. - On this week’s episode of Credit Hour, we talk business transformation and innovation with USD alumnus Travis Hahler who currently serves as the Americas Change and Culture Lead at Google. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.