Jan 08 Thursday
Join us for the next Deep Talks as Mark Hanhardt, an experiment support scientist at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) and a Ph.D. candidate in physics at South Dakota Mines, dives into The Compact Accelerator System for Performing Astrophysical Research (CASPAR).
The fusion reactions that occur in different types of stars make up most of the matter we know in the universe today. But scientists don’t yet fully understand the processes various stars use to forge the elements we see all around us. Mark Hanhardt will discuss how CASPAR, located nearly a mile below the surface at SURF, helps researchers decipher this complex stellar recipe.
How to attend:Deep Talks will be held at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 W. Main Street) in Lead, South Dakota. The event begins at 5 p.m. MT with a social hour, featuring beverages from Crow Peak Brewing Company (21+ only) and light refreshments. Speaker presentations will begin at 6 p.m. MT.
Deep Talks is made possible by Crow Peak Brewing Company, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.
Jan 13 Tuesday
The Vermillion Public Library is partnering with the University of South Dakota (USD) Libraries to host a special session dedicated to preserving and digitizing history. On Tuesday, January 13th, at the Vermillion Public Library’s Kozak Room, the public is invited to learn how to become a volunteer digital archivist in a session titled, "Transcribing History With 'FromThePage' Digital Archives."
The free event will teach attendees how to use FromThePage, a leading crowdsourcing platform utilized by archives and libraries to transcribe, index, and describe historic documents. By participating, community members will join a growing network of detail-oriented volunteers helping to make USD Libraries’ valuable archival collections accessible to researchers worldwide.
The session will be facilitated by Anne Hinseth, Library Technology Librarian at the University Libraries, University of South Dakota.
A light lunch will be provided for all attendees.
What: Transcribing History With “FromThePage” Digital Archives
Who: Facilitated by Anne Hinseth, USD Library Technology Librarian
When: Tuesday, January 13th, 12:00 PM
Where: Vermillion Public Library, Kozak Room
Cost: Free (Light lunch provided)
The community is encouraged to attend and help bring the region's history to life.
Jan 15 Thursday
In late April 1876, Craven Lee, J. J. Williams, and Ike Brown founded Deadwood on the banks of Whitewood Creek, one of several mining camps prospectors established during the Black Hills gold rush. But unlike most camps, Deadwood survived and even thrived. Dr. David Wolff’s presentation will examine why Lee, Williams, and Brown founded Deadwood, why it survived, who was responsible for helping it prosper, and how it evolved into the northern Black Hills’ commercial center. The presentation will close by looking at how this former placer camp eventually became a gambling and entertainment hub. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.
Jan 22 Thursday
The Sturgis Public Library will be hosting Books On Tap on Wednesday January 22nd at 6pm at the Vet's Club. Book Theme: Purpose & Progress: read a self-improvement or inspirational book to kick off the new year! All readers 21+ are invited to join.
Feb 12 Thursday
City of Deadwood Archivist Mike Runge and Zach Lampert, EI/GISP, of Avid-4 Engineering in Rapid City will share how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are transforming historic preservation work in Deadwood. The presentation will introduce the basics of GIS, explain how the Deadwood Historic Preservation Office uses it in daily projects, and highlight the types of historic records that benefit most from this technology. Key examples will include Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, historic and contemporary film and video footage, and recent GIS projects. Runge and Lampert will also discuss exciting possibilities for future applications, such as digital storyboards, outdoor interpretive signage, and more. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.
