Council of Trustees

Spring Meeting


April 24-26, 2025 

RSVP

SCHEDULE


THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Board of Governors Meeting

10 am to 12 pm | Lohr Building, Woster Celebration Hall


Lunch

12 pm | Lohr Building, Woster Celebration Hall


Standing Committee Meetings

  • Joint Financial Committees - 12:30 to 1:30 pm | Lohr Building, Trustees Conference Room
  • Membership Committee - 12:30 to 2 pm | Lohr Building, Jensen-Smith Board Room
  • Development Committee - 12:30 to 1:30 pm | Lohr Building, Campanile Room
  • Governance Committee - 2 to 3:30 pm | Lohr Building, Jensen-Smith Board Room


Celebration of Philanthropy

5 pm Reception, 7 pm Program and Honors, 8:15 pm Dessert Social

Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center


The first post-campaign Celebration of Philanthropy will recognize 470 new lifetime giving members, along with this year’s Philanthropic Family of the Year. The event will include an extended reception, followed by a 75-minute program. The Concert Choir will provide another unforgettable performance.


FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Council of Trustees Breakfast

8 to 9 am | Lohr Building, Woster Celebration Hall


Council of Trustees Meeting

9 am to 12:30 pm | Lohr Building, Woster Celebration Hall


Lunch

12:30 to 1:30 pm | Lohr Building, Woster Celebration Hall


Gift Planning Session – Giving Smarter

12:30 to 1:30 pm | Lohr Building, Jensen-Smith Board Room


We’ll talk about ways to give beyond the checkbook. Whether it’s current giving ideas or long-term goals, this session will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge for yourself and to share with other Jackrabbits who care deeply about SDSU. 


First Bank & Trust Arena Tour and Reception

2 to 3:30 pm | First Bank & Trust Arena, East Entrance 


Tour the newly renovated First Bank & Trust Arena with an exclusive look at its state-of-the-art upgrades. From enhanced seating and premium fan amenities to behind-the-scenes access to team areas, this tour offers a fresh look at the heart of Jackrabbit Athletics.


Trustees Social

3:30 pm | The Wild Hare


Hosted this year by Lon Stroschein, Scott Dagel, and Kevin Roberts, the annual social started as a welcome for new Council members and has evolved into an opportunity for Trustees, university leadership, and Foundation staff to gather for the day’s last scheduled activity.



SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction

4 pm Doors Open, 6:30 pm Dinner, 8 to 9 pm Live Auction

Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex

Visit the event website to purchase tickets, browse and bid on auction items, or make a donation >


If you get to campus early, take in some SDSU softball and baseball leading up to the Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction.


Jackrabbit Softball vs. Omaha

1 pm | Jerald T. Moriarty Field


Jackrabbit Baseball vs. North Dakota State

3 pm | Erv Huether Field



RSVP

DEADLINE TO RSVP IS APRIL 11

Fill out the form below or send the completed form you receive in the mail to:
Brittany Peterson

815 Medary Avenue

Brookings, SD 57006


Questions? Email or call Brittany at (605) 697-7475.


HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Please select the hotel option below and the nights you plan to stay.

All rooms are non-smoking. The Foundation, as a courtesy to its Trustees, will make the hotel reservations and offers to pay for two nights.  That portion will be direct-billed to the Foundation. Trustees who prefer to pay for their hotel rooms will receive gift credit from the Foundation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

South Dakota State University Foundation

815 Medary Avenue

Brookings, SD 57006

South Dakota State University Foundation

815 Medary Avenue

Brookings, SD 57006



Contact Us

(605) 697-7475

events@sdstatefoundation.org


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