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Two New Greek Life Projects Are Underway at the University of South Dakota

By Lucas Fiegen, AIA on Nov 14, 2018 10:19:00 AM

Fiegen Construction was selected to construct new homes for two University of South Dakota (USD) Greek chapters–Alpha Xi Delta (AXiD) sorority and Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. Both groups had outgrown their aging dormitories in Vermillion, South Dakota and would need larger facilities to welcome new students.

The Alpha Xi Delta chapter was established at USD in 1903 with the mission of inspiring women to realize their full potential. As membership grew, the sorority moved into a house at 214 North Plum Street in 1935. Since then, more than 1,000 members have called it home. When demolition of the old structure was performed in 2017 to make room for the new sorority house, members of the Greek community, USD administration and Alpha Xi Delta alumnae were in attendance.

“Rebuilding our house at 214 North Plum has special meaning for all of our alumnae,” says Chapter President Ashley Meiners. “This is the place where memories are made.”

Topics: University of South Dakota Residential Construction
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What a Way to Kick Off USD Dakota Days!

By Fiegen Construction on Oct 4, 2018 7:47:00 PM

Arguably one of the most anticipated campus events, Dakota Days is a week-long festival showcasing the University of South Dakota’s school spirit and athletics. Many of the events will be held in USD’s DakotaDome, located at 1101 North Dakota Street in Vermillion, South Dakota. Originally constructed in 1979, the University’s Board of Regents recently approved a $26.3 million renovation of the multi-sport venue. The Fiegen Construction team is proud to be involved with this project and are eager to begin interior renovations which are slated to begin in February 2019.

Funding for the renovation project came from three sources; the USD Foundation, USD capital funds and South Dakota’s Higher Education Facility Funds. The project has already commenced with the construction of the football team’s new outdoor turf practice fields (pictured below), which are located to the west of the Dome. Though USD is moving away from natural grass playing fields, there are benefits to utilizing artificial turf. Not only will the turf fields drain more efficiently, but the team will have more on-field time preparing them for conference games. 

Topics: University of South Dakota Renovation