1987 Inductee Dale Lamphere Receives Honorary Doctorate from Dakota Wesleyan University

Legendary sculptor Dale Lamphere, of Sturgis, was recognized for earning his honorary doctoral degree in fine arts. The South Dakota artist, who designed and created the McGovern statue in front of the McGovern Library on DWU's campus, sculpted his way into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1987. Some notable sculptures Lamphere created recently were “Dignity,” which overlooks the Missouri River in Chamberlain, and the “Arch of Dreams” in Sioux Falls.

"Dale (Lamphere) has used art to tell the diverse story of South Dakota and our Great Plains region. His work expresses the beauty, emotion, creativity, and innovation,” Novak said of Lamphere. “Through sculpture, he seeks to express the strength and grace of the human spirit using timeless design, contemporary materials, and innovative techniques.”

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