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Welcome to the NSU News Update - providing information on events happening on campus or involving NSU students, staff and faculty. 

To submit a news item, send it via email to NSUNews@northern.edu by 5 p.m. Thursday of the week before the announcement should run.

CEC Collection

NSU’s Council for Exceptional Children is doing a collection for a special education teacher/director at Dupree, who needs items for her students and her foster son. There is a box in the School of Education offices in Gerber Hall for the collection, and items may be donated there through the end of the semester. Items needed are: 

  • All school supplies
  • For male foster child: 
    • Size 6-9 month boys’ clothing
    • Size 3 diapers
    • Toys
    • Blankets

 

Northern Innovation and Startup Center

Please join us for a tour of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center at the Beulah Williams Library. During the tour and informational session, we will provide an overview of the new Northern Innovation and Startup Center and our work to build a digital economy ecosystem that will benefit Aberdeen and our entire region of northeastern South Dakota. Please RSVP to Hannah Walters at hannah.walters@northern.edu. Tour date and time options:

  • Monday, Dec. 5 at 1-2 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 9 at 8:30-9:30 a.m.

 

Early Musick Ensemble Concert

The Early Musick Ensemble will perform some of your favorite hits from the 16th and 17th centuries, “A Concert in a Really Cool Acoustic,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Red Rooster.

 

All-Campus Smudge

The American Indian Circle Program will host an all-campus smudge the first Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. in MJ 112 (outside on the patio). Smudging is the burning of sacred plants and is done individually or in a group to begin a new or to cleanse a space. We seek to build community, so everyone is welcome!

 

Next Silent Book Club Meeting is Dec. 6

This isn’t your regular book club. No set books to read. No pressure to share or discuss. Never worry if you haven't finished the book. No judgment.

 

The Silent Book Club model means we are not all reading the same book at the same pace. There is no homework and no pressure to lead or contribute to a discussion. We introduce our books and ourselves at the start of the meeting and then we dive into reading for an hour. Simply bring yourself and whatever you're currently reading (we don't care about genres or formats, anything goes!) All readers are welcome—even e-readers.

 

The Silent Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. on the Campus Green (by flagpole), weather permitting. The last fall semester meeting is Dec. 6.

 

In case of inclement weather, meet in the library Round Room. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join! Consider joining if you are unable to find time and space to just enjoy a book. That's it! No pressure whatsoever. For additional information, contact Nicole.Christiansen@northern.edu. Hosted by Williams Library.

 

SDBOR Meeting

The Board of Regents will meet in Rapid City on Dec. 7-8, 2022.  The agenda and Zoom information can be found at this link. The meeting will also be webcast through sd.net.

 

NSU Commencement

Northern State University’s winter commencement will take place this Saturday, Dec. 10. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. For more information and to watch the livestream, visit NSU Graduation and Commencement.

 

Angel Tree

The Millicent Atkins School of Education is hosting an angel tree for the Salvation Army. Please come pick a tag and buy a gift listed for a child in need in our community! Gifts are to be returned unwrapped to the School of Education by Dec. 14, 2022. Please contact Jessica Vogel, jessica.j.vogel@northern.edu with questions.

 

Northern Lights Now Taking Submissions!

Northern Lights is now taking submissions for the 2023 issue of Northern Lights. Students can submit their stories, poetry, art, creative nonfiction, photography, original essays and songs to northernlights@northern.edu, or message us on Facebook! Accepted submissions will be included in our literary magazine that is released in March 2023. Please submit all written works as a Word document (.docx) or a PDF (.pdf), and any artworks as a JPEG (.jpeg) or JPG (.jpg) file. Submissions are open until Dec. 31, 2022. If you have any questions, including how to submit, contact Lead President Madi Filber, madi.filber@wolves.northern.edu.

 

‘Be Northern’ Nominations

Do you know someone in the NSU campus community who should be featured on Northern social media? Nominate a student, faculty, staff or alum to be featured as a Be Northern on NSU Instagram and Facebook! Nominated are accepted through this online form.

 

Study Abroad Faculty-Led Programs

Spots are available for NSU Study Abroad Faculty Led Programs for 2023! Interested students can fill out the application here, or get in touch with the program leaders for more information. The 2023 programs are:

 

Service Learning in Guatemala

DATES: Spring Break, March 10-18, 2023

  • Explore beautiful and picturesque Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage City, known for its preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture and rich history, artisan markets, museums, galleries, churches, and significant sites
  • Build a bottle school in a municipal of Tecpán, the "first capital of Guatemala"
    Meet the locals, take a community hike, visit the homes of local producers
  • Learn about the Guatemalan culture, people, history, and civil war
  • Explore Mayan ruins of Iximché, the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya kingdom from 1470 until its abandonment in 1524 and enjoy an eye-opening tour led by an expert guide, Dimas
  • Visit Finca Filadelfia Coffee Resort and its beautiful grounds
  • Enjoy ziplining with breathtaking views of the Guatemalan jungle and Volcano De Agua
  • Disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with friends and nature 
  • ESTIMATED COST: $3,295
  • Price includes round trip travel from Aberdeen, nine-day program in Guatemala, most meals prepared by a private chef, Cristy, all hotel stays, entrance fees and cultural programs, all ground transportation, guides, and translators. Out of pocket expenses: $145 passport, $100 meals not included in program, $200 personal expenses. Sponsorships are available for this program.

 

CONTACT:

Dominika Blum, director of international programs

Lincoln Hall 216

605-626-3163

dominika.blum@northern.edu

  

Global Education in Central Europe

Poland and Czech Republic

DATE: May 20-June 1, 2023

CREDITS:1-3

  • Guided walking tour of Prague to see the highlights of the city, including the market square, Charles Bridge, and the Stare Mesto (the old town)
  • Visit to the grammar school in Prague to learn about the educational system in the Czech Republic
  • Admission to the Prague Castle; the largest coherent castle complex in the world
  • Guided walking tour of the Jewish Quarter, Josefov, and the old Jewish cemetery with 12,000 tombstones and Jewish synagogues
  • Guided walking tour of Krakow that was once the capital of Poland - the seat of kings - drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world
  • Admission to Wawel Royal Castle which was built at the behest of Casimir III the Great and reconstructed by the Florence architect Bartolommeo Berrecci into a modern Renaissance residence in the 16th century
  • Guided walking tour of Warsaw, known for its history and culture
  • Admission to the Warsaw Royal Castle to explore the official residence of former Polish monarchs at your own pace
  • Visit to a grammar school in Warsaw to learn about the Polish education system
  • Guided walking tour of Gdansk’s Old Town. During the tour you will see the Fountain of Neptune, beautiful townhouses of Long Market, St. Catherine’s Church
  • Audio-guided tour the World War II Museum
  • Free time at Sopot Beach, which is famous for its atmosphere, with seaside restaurants, shops, and plenty of places to soak in the culture of the "Polish Riviera"
  • Register for EDFN 492/592: Global Education (1-3 credits)
  • Please contact the Office of Online and Continuing Education for more information about EDFN 492/592.
  • ESTIMATED COST: $4,211 + NSU tuition; This includes round trip travel, 13-day program with all hotels, entrance fees to all sites, and cultural programs. Out-of-pocket expenses: $145 passport, $200 additional meals not provided, $200 personal expenses, $360 for NSU tuition per credit hour. Scholarships are available for this program.

 

CONTACT:

Dr. Anna Schwan, School of Education interim dean

Gerber 113

605-626-7783

anna.schwan@northern.edu 

 

Morocco – History and Geography

DATES: May 26 – June 7, 2023

CREDITS: 1-3

  • Twelve-day multi-city program, with stays in Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier, and Casablanca
  • Visit Morocco’s beautiful city of Marrakesh and its medina souk and bazaar
  • Visit historical landmarks including Bahia Palace, Marrakech and Fes Medinas, Koutoubia Mosque, Volubilis archaeological site, Chefchaouen’ s Kasbah Fortress, cultural market squares with local food vendors and shops
  • Visit Casablanca and its beautiful historical and traditional sites like Hassan Mosque of Casablanca and the Royal Palace of Casablanca
  • Visit the blue city of Chefchaouen, famous for its bright, blue-painted buildings and maze-like streets
  • Look over the Strait of Gibraltar from the city of Tangier, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean
  • See and learn about the geography of the Moroccan countryside and history of its people
  • Experience Morocco’s natural beauty with travels through the High Atlas Mountains and across the dunes of the Sahara Desert by camel, with a traditional Berber dinner and overnight at a desert camp
  • Learn about local lifestyle, sample local dishes, and enjoy the country’s vibrant colors and culture at local souks and bazaars
  • Register for GEOG 492 or HIST 492 (1-3 credits)
  • Undergraduate tuition rate is estimated at $360 per credit 
  • ESTIMATED COST: $4,363 + NSU tuition; This includes flights from Minneapolis, all transportation during the program, entry to all scheduled visits, all accommodations, breakfast each day and several additional meals, local program guide and logistics coordinator. Out-of-pocket expenses: $145 passport, $120 additional meals not provided, $200 personal expenses, $360 for NSU tuition per credit hour. Scholarships are available for this program.

 

CONTACT:

Dr. Erin H. Fouberg, associate provost and director of graduate studies

Spafford 205B

605-626-3456

erin.fouberg@northern.edu 

 

Dr. Steven Usitalo, professor of history

Tech Center 369

605-626-3224

steven.usitalo@northern.edu 

 

Scotland - Edinburgh Fringe Festival

DATES: July 31 – Aug 12, 2023

CREDITS:1-2

  • Join a team of Northern students in producing our FIRST – EVER show at the    Edinburgh Fringe Festival
  • See world-class theatre and performances from around the globe
  • Tour the historic and culturally rich capital of Scotland
  • Spend a night out at Scottish pub and meet the locals
  • Explore the famous Edinburgh Castle at the heart of the city
  • Visit the beautiful Loch Ness and keep an eye for Nessie
  • Visit Princes Street Gardens, National Museum of Scotland and more
  • Register for THEA 480, ENGL 492, or MUS 492 (1-2 credits)
  • Please contact the NSU Office of Online and Continuing Education for more information about these courses. 
  • ESTIMATED COST: $3,966 + NSU Tuition; Price includes round trip travel from Fargo to Scotland and back. 13-day program with all hotels, entrance fees to all sites, and all cultural programs. Out-of-pocket expenses: NSU 1 or 2 credit tuition, $145 passport, some meals, and $200 personal expenses. Scholarships are available for this program.

 

CONTACT:

Dr. Kane Anderson, assistant professor of acting and directing

Johnson Fine Arts Center 119C

605-626-2563

kane.anderson@northern.edu

 

Noah Files, assistant professor of theater design

Johnson Fine Arts Center 119B

605-626-2513

noah.files@northern.edu