CWS in the News
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Recent News
May 11: "Saturdays at CWS" to Discuss Native Soul: An Insight into the Artwork of Jerry Fogg
Tuesday, May 1, 2013
"Native Soul: An Insight into the Artwork of Jerry Fogg" is the topic of the upcoming “Saturdays at CWS” workshop event at 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Hosted by the Center for Western Studies, the workshops are designed to bring additional educational opportunities to the Sioux Falls area.
The workshops are free, but registration is required. To register, contact Kristi Thomas, education assistant for the Center for Western Studies, at 605.274.4007. The Center for Western Studies is located in the Fantle Building at 2121 S. Summit Ave.
Apr 26-27: Dakota Conference on the Spanish Northern Plains
Monday, Apr 22, 2013
Eighty presenters from 15 states will gather to present papers and participate in panel discussions for the 45th annual Dakota Conference on Northern Plains History, Literature, Art and Archaeology, set for April 26-27 at the Center for Western Studies. The Conference will focus on Spanish exploration of, and Hispanic/Latino immigration to, the Northern Plains.
The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore and establish settlements on the Great Plains. Today, large Hispanic/ Latino populations live in the Northern Plains, especially in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado. In metropolitan Sioux Falls, for example, the Hispanic/ Latino population is now the largest minority, with more than 22,000 residents, the majority of whom come from Central America.
Through May 18: CWS Galleries Feature Artwork of Jerry Fogg
Monday, March 4, 2013
The Center for Western Studies' newest exhibit features works by Native American artist Jerry Fogg. "Native Soul: The Artwork of Jerry Fogg" will be on display from Monday, March 4, through Saturday, May 18. A gallery reception including a gallery talk is set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
Yankton Sioux Oyate artist Jerry Fogg, Wanagi Tatanka (Bull Ghost), is a mixed-media, pencil and ink, acrylic and watercolor tribal artist. He is an advocate for Blood Run, Hiawatha Indian Insane Asylum and Pé Sla and a multi-mentor at Hawthorne Elementary in Sioux Falls.
April 13: "Saturdays at CWS" to Discuss Digital Photography
Monday, Feb 4, 2013
Gene Smith will discuss "Digital Photography" at the upcoming “Saturdays at CWS” workshop event, set for 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. Hosted by the Center for Western Studies, the workshops are designed to bring additional educational opportunities to the Sioux Falls area.
The workshops are free, but registration is required. To register, contact Kristi Thomas, education assistant for the Center for Western Studies, at 605.274.4007. The Center for Western Studies is located in the Fantle Building at 2121 S. Summit Ave.
Feb. 15-17: 33rd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale
Monday, Jan. 28, 2013
The artwork of 26 local and regional artists will be on display Feb. 15-17 at the 33rd annual Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College.
The show will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W. 8th St., in downtown Sioux Falls and will feature artists representing four states. The event is free and open to the public. Hours are:
- Friday, Feb. 15: 5-9 p.m. (premier showing and reception; awards ceremony will begin at 8 p.m.)
- Saturday, Feb. 16: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 17: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Feb. 2: "Saturdays at CWS" Workshop to Discuss Art Collecting
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
Kara Dirkson of Artísia Fine Art Services will discuss "Building Your Art Collection" at the upcoming “Saturdays at CWS” workshop event, set for 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. Hosted by the Center for Western Studies, the workshops are designed to bring additional educational opportunities to the Sioux Falls area.
The workshops are free, but registration is required. To register, contact Kristi Thomas, education assistant for the Center for Western Studies, at 605.274.4007.
Presenters, Authors Sought for 45th Annual Dakota Conference
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) at Augustana College has issued a call for presenters and authors for the annual Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains, to be held April 26-27, on campus.
Now in its 45th year, the Dakota Conference seeks to examine issues of contemporary significance in their historical and cultural contexts through history, literature, art and archeology. Recent topics of interest have been water use, urbanization, the Black Hills and railroads, and Wounded Knee.
The theme for the 2013 Conference is “The Spanish Northern Plains.” The Center is seeking papers about Spanish exploration of and Hispanic/Latino immigration to the Northern Plains. Papers and sessions on all aspects of the Northern Plains are also welcome.
Through Feb. 2: CWS Gallery Feature Art of Russ Duerksen
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
The Center for Western Studies' newest exhibit features works by wildlife artist and South Dakota native Russ Duerksen.
"The Art of Russ Duerksen" will be on display from Monday, Dec. 10, through Saturday, Feb. 2.The gallery reception on Wednesday, Dec. 12, included a gallery talk.
Duerksen grew up in eastern South Dakota where he spent most of his youth on his grandparent’s farm and exploring the outdoors. His love for nature gave him inspiration to sketch the wildlife that he saw. This led Russ to a commercial art career and then to his dream of becoming a full-time professional artist.
Center for Western Studies Named Repository for Blue Cloud Abbey
Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
Augustana College and the Office of the Abbot at Blue Cloud Abbey announced that the Center for Western Studies (CWS) has been named the repository for more than 4,000 books, 40,000 photographs and various artifacts from the Blue Cloud Abbey-American Indian Culture Research Center (AICRC) collection, previously housed at the Benedictine monastery near Marvin, S.D.
Founded in 1950 and once called “an oasis of spiritual peace and beauty in the midst of our overly busy and distracted world,” Blue Cloud Abbey officially closed on August 5.
In the News: Boe Forum speaker sees 'good, ill in digital frontier'
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
More than 2,000 people filled the Elmen Center last night to hear Jared Cohen, former advisor to Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, author, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and director of Google Ideas, speak at the 2012 Boe Forum on Public Affairs, presented by the Center for Western Studies.
Read and watch reaction to his address from the Argus Leader and KELO-TV:
Boe Forum: Seeing Good, Ill in Digital Frontier
Google Guru Says Nations Must Ready for Change
By Cody Winchester, Argus Leader
Institutions need to prepare for the promise and peril of the digital age, a public policy expert said Thursday night at Augustana College.
“Technology empowers people both for good and for ill,” said Jared Cohen, a former U.S. State Department adviser and director of Google Ideas (a “think/do” tank), speaking at the annual Boe Forum.
