Larry Pressler: “today I would like to take a few minutes to recognize the achievements of Sinte Gleska University in Rosebud, SD. This…”

“today I would like to take a few minutes to recognize the achievements of Sinte Gleska University in Rosebud, SD. This week, the university celebrates its 25th anniversary. Sinte Gleska has a dual mission--to prepare South Dakota students for the 21st century and extend the Lakota traditions. Each of these missions is important to the future of our State. The university continually must push ahead to incorporate the latest technology into its curriculum, adapting to the changing needs of a diverse and global economy. At the same time, the university must preserve the Lakota heritage--the language and culture which are unique to our region of the country. It is not an easy task for any institution to simultaneously look forward and back, but Sinte Gleska has done an outstanding job in fulfilling its missions. Each year the university produces graduates who become educators, community workers, and tribal leaders. In fact, the success of native American students at tribal colleges is higher than at other universities. The university's success certainly can be attributed to its emphasis on values. Sinte Gleska's logo names four values which the university strives to instill in students--wisdom, bravery, fortitude, and generosity. The embracement of these values strengthens individual students and binds the community together.”