​Anpetu Was’te – Good Day in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wiwayang Wacipi which means Sundance in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because at the beginning of the Summer Solstice in June our people begin to partake in the Sundance ceremony.  Therefore, I thought it only to appropriate to choose this word to share with you all, as I am an avid Sundance person.  Sundance in particular, is one of our most difficult ceremonies to participate in, but to me is one of the most rewarding.
Here on campus we are beginning the second round of summer school and then following that we will be preparing for our graduation that is August 24.  So for us here at Sinte, July and August are very busy months and I am looking forward to our new Student Union to host the graduation meal that follows our graduation.  This will be a big event and I actually cook for it.  So, I am looking forward to the planning and preparation of this meal.
So, stay tuned and look for my August blog.  Actually, my September blog will have more details of our SGU upcoming graduation and other events as it is the last week in August that these event occur.
I want to remind as I always do, go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
And, as I stated above please remember that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wakinyan which means thunder in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because it is spring.  There are two very important ceremonies that the Lakota practice in the latter part of March and the first of April.  The Rosebud Sioux Tribe does a special ceremony every spring solstice welcoming back the Thunders.  It is a ceremony that is done in the Black Hills (which a very spiritual place for the Lakota).  Sinte Gleska University also does a ceremony in the Black Hills in early April and it is an annual wiping of the tears Ceremony for all of creation and is held at Pe Sla in the Black Hills.  This year it will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2018.  This ceremony is held to wipe our tears of loss and prepare all of creation to welcome new life.  We provide transportation for our students to attend and it is also a very special ceremony to my people.
Spring is in the air, but unfortunately we are still experiencing some snow storms, I hope it passes soon so that our students will be able to breathe the brisk spring air and experience more outside time.  I think it will help them to better prepare for finals that are soon approaching
Remember you can always go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
Please as a friendly reminder, remember, that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 
 

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Osiceca which means bad weather in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because the last time I did my blog I chose osni which is really cold, so it has been extremely cold and the weather has been bad.  We did not have work for two (2) days this month already and several snow days in February.  I cannot wait until spring.
Students will begin to prepare for mid-terms soon, spring break is next week and before you know it, finals.  It seems like this spring semester is going by so quickly.  Some other news is that we will begin transitioning for the use of Michael Benge Student Union.  It is right next to the SGU Administration building where I work and it is so nice.  Our students will have a study area, new cafeteria and just a place to hang out. 
Remember you can always go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
As always, a reminder that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 
 

​Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Osni which means cold in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because I cannot believe how severely cold it has been here on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.  And, not only is it cold here but it has been cold everywhere.  I hope you all have stayed warm and are in good health. 
Last time I wrote you all we were scrambling here at SGU getting ready for the holiday season, well thank goodness that has come and gone and we are back in session (classes).  However, we just celebrated our 48th Annual Founder’s Week Celebration and the month of January was extremely busy getting prepared for this event.  This year was really special as we did a special honoring (Uonihan) for our President Dr. Lionel R. Bordeaux.  President Bordeaux has been Sinte Gleska University’s President for 45 years.  You can go to the youtube channel HERE and view his honoring as well as our forums, crowning of Miss Sinte, the Pow Wow and many other Founder’s week activities.
As always, a reminder that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
Kathy Boyd

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wopila which means giving thanks in our Lakota language.  I chose this word as I hope that the new year of 2018 will be a year where we are thankful for our good health and our lives. 
Last time I wrote you all we were scrambling here at SGU getting ready for the holiday season, especially preparing for our annual Elder’s Day Dinner/gathering and it was a great success.   We are now doing registration for the 2018 spring semester and will begin classes on January 16, 2018.  It has been extremely cold here and that makes it a little more difficult for us here, but, it is South Dakota!
We are also starting to prepare for this year’s 48th Founders Week and Wacipi (Pow Wow).  You can get information with regard to the upcoming SGU events on our website.   http://www.sintegleska.edu/
As always, a reminder that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.  http://www.sgufoundation.org/  &   https://www.facebook.com/sgufoundation/
To view a slideshow of photos from the Elder's Holiday Dinner, click HERE
I hope that you all had a good wonderful and safe holiday. 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 

​December 2017
Kathy Boyd’s Blog
As always Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word or actually phrase is Maka akan Wowahwala kte in our language means peace on earth.  I chose this phrase as it is the holiday season.
We have been busy this past November and are especially busy as we begin December.  We had our annual employee, staff, faculty and student thanksgiving dinner on November 16, 2017 and it was wonderful.  It is always a joy to have our SGU family all come together and celebrate and be thankful for our health and for the year. 
As I write, I am full of anticipation and eager to continue with our fund raising efforts for our Annual Elder’s Dinner to be held on Friday, December, 8th, 2017.  That is one of my favorite fund raising endeavors as it is so overwhelmingly gratifying to see the looks on our elder’s faces with all of the Christmas festivities.
I want to remind you all to be sure and check out of SGU Foundation Giving Page https://www.facebook.com/donate/379541005801050/540989042914576/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sgufoundation/ and don’t forget my blog.
I will be looking forward to sharing SGU information with you all in the 2018 year.  A happy and safe holiday season to you all!
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 

October and November 2017
Kathy Boyd’s Blog
Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Ptanyetu means fall in our language.  I chose this word because it is the falling of the leaves season.
I am very sorry not getting my monthly blog out to you all in October and now it is November.  The last time I shared with you all, I told you about President Bordeaux’s honor he received in Canada.  Well, in October, President Bordeaux was once again given an honor.  Black Hills State University dedicated its newest residence hall on campus to Class of 1964 alum Lionel R. Bordeaux, a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and President Bordeaux is one of the longest-serving college presidents in the United States.  Again, we are so proud of President Bordeaux here at Sinte Gleska and I wanted to share this with you all as well. If you want to read about this honor or if you would like to see photos, please go to our SGU website.  (sintegleska.edu) or click HERE to be taken to the photos.
Last time I wrote, that construction was nearly completed on our new Student Union building, well, we will be done this month for sure.  Again, you can look and review photos on our SGU web page. 
Classes also began for the fall semester and enrollment is steadily increasing.  We just had a morale booster for our SGU employees yesterday, Halloween day.  We did a luncheon and had a great turn out and it was so fun.  Please check our pictures of some of our funny and scary employee participants.
I also wanted to say, that I will be getting back to you in December with some SGU news, but until then be sure and check out our website www.sgufoundation.org and also our SGU foundation Facebook page. 
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)

Hihanni Was’te – good morning in my Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is okate/okata which means hot and our weather here on the Rosebud reservation has been okate/okata to say the least.  It has been brutally hot this summer.
I wanted to share a very prestigious and esteemed honor that our President, Lionel R. Bordeaux recently received on July 27, 2017 in Toronto, Canada at the World’s Indigenous People’s Education Conference.  This is the largest Indian ?  and is held every three years.  President Bordeaux was asked to speak and was honored by WINHU.  WINHU stands for Worlds Indigenous Nation Higher University.  We are very proud of President Bordeaux here at Sinte Gleska.  I felt compelled to share this distinguished honor with all of you.  If you would like to read more on this honor by WINHU to President Bordeaux you can do so on our SGU website.
We are also waiting in anticipation as our Student Union construction is nearly completed, however, it will not be in mid-August as I said in my previous blog.  This delay was due to unforeseen circumstances, but we are hoping for mid-September now.  None-the-less construction is moving forward and looking good. 
Just a reminder that SGU we are nearing our 2017 graduation and working diligently getting ready for our this year’s graduation commencement and also our Rosebud Reservation’s big 141st  celebration. 
It is a busy month and I will be glad when our classes start, the weather becomes cooler and we can get back to normal, so to speak.  However, it is kind of a little sad for me as well, as summer will be coming to an end and fall is approaching.
Talk to you next month and please go to the Sinte Gleska University web site and you can review more of Sinte Gleska’s information/news!
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)

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