Welcome to the NSU News Update - providing information on events happening on campus or involving NSU students, staff and faculty.
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The Student Success Center has upcoming Student Success GOLD Series workshops, including:
- Student Success GOLD Series - The One About Procrastination – Monday, Nov. 14, 6-7 p.m. in the Maroon Room (Student Center): Why do today what I can do tomorrow? That makes things easier, right?…WRONG! Come find out why. The NSU Student Success Center invites students to this interactive workshop to learn about ways to become a pro at fighting procrastination. We will give you strategies to combat this sneaky habit, get the most out of your time, and have a more stress-free schedule.
Not yet registered for classes or have other questions? Visit the Registration Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Student Success Center (TC 148) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Staff will be available to assist with registering for classes, identifying registration time ticket, making Navigate appointments, removing holds, answering financial aid questions, and exploring academic resources. Finalize course registration to receive SGA Pack Points!
Pre-Health Club Blood Drive
The Pre-Health Club will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rivett Foyer of the Jewett Regional Science Education Center. Sign up to donate at this link, or contact George Nora by email at George.nora@northern.edu.
ALICE Active Shooter Training
Faculty and staff: ALICE Active Shooter Training will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9-10 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. in the Avera Student Center Centennial Rooms. RSVP to Jerilyn Mielke at Jerilyn.Mielke@northern.edu or 605-626-3007. The training is hosted by the Aberdeen Police Department and Campus Safety. After the session, your office or unit may sign-up to participate in a simulated active shooter drill where you can practice the skills and techniques learned during the presentation. Appointments will be available throughout the afternoon. Contact Officer Angela Senger at 241.apd@aberdeen.sd.us or 605-626-3007 for questions and reservations.
Noon Forums
Fall 2022 Noon Forums will continue at noon Nov. 16 in the library, with “Effective Engagement Strategies in HyFlex Modality Based on Intrinsic Motivation in Students,” featuring Kristi Bockorny, Theresa Giannavola, Shalini Mathew, and Hannah Walters. Noon Forums, which are free and open to the public, are sponsored by Faculty Senate, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement. The final forum of the semester will take place Nov. 30, with Jeff Bartel discussing “How Local Botany Has Altered Our History.”
Intro to Scratch Programming and Coding
Beulah Williams Library will host Intro to Scratch Programming and Coding at 4 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Creation Lab. Learn about the free online coding program, Scratch, and the basics of block-based programming. If you have any questions, email Lynn.Klundt@northern.edu.
Wolf Talk
Northern will hold fall 2022 Wolf Talks in conjunction with the 2022 Common Read Lecture, which are free and open to the public. The remaining Wolf Talks will take place at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the JFAC Jewett Theater. Dr. Darryl Tonemah will deliver an unforgettable experience, bringing his intimate storytelling of friendship and family loyalty to Northern. A 1989 NSU graduate, Tonemah is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and author. He has spoken on campus in the past, including delivering Northern’s spring commencement address in 2014. Tonemah’s Wolf Talk and concert performance is sponsored by TRIO SSS and the NSU American Indian Circle Program.
Idea Pitch Competition
The shark tank-style competition will be on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Lincoln Gallery. Five student teams will pitch their ideas to four community judges (Mike Bockorny, Kelly Weaver, Travis Schaunaman, Joni Ekstrum). The winning pitch will receive a cash prize of $500. Second place will take home $250 and third place will take home $100. There are three $50 “people’s choice” awards as well so come and vote for your favorite pitch! The cash awards are sponsored by the Aberdeen Development Corporation. More information is available online at NSU Idea Pitch Competition.
NSU Opera
NSU Opera will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theater. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is a 50-minute chamber opera in one act that tells the story of the night of the Three Kings, following the star to Bethlehem, who stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a poor shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Tickets for this family-friendly production are general admission and available only at the door, with the box office open an hour and a half before curtain. Cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for senior citizens and Northern faculty/staff. Students will be admitted for free. For more information, contact the School of Fine Arts at 605-626-2497.
New Beginnings Concert
NSU Bands will present a concert, titled “New Beginnings,” at 3 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the NSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band and will introduce new conductors for both. Dr. Audrey Miller is the new Symphonic Band conductor, and Dr. Travis Netzer is the new Concert Band conductor. All tickets are general admission and will be available at the door. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and NSU faculty/staff. Students will be admitted for free. Payment will be cash or check only; debit or credit cards will not be accepted. There will be no advance or online ticket sales. The concert will also be livestreamed at the NSU Music Department Facebook page. For more information, visit northern.edu/artsnsu, or contact the School of Fine Arts at 605-626-2497 or brooke.l.thielbar@northern.edu.
Northern Edge Award
Students may now apply for the the fall round of the Northern Edge Award. This award is available to fund research projects at Northern. It is especially intended to aid student projects in under-represented disciplines and/or projects that may not be eligible/competitive for other funding opportunities on campus. Faculty-mentored projects may receive up to $1,000. The award can be used for traditional research expenses or discipline-specific costs such as travel. The deadline for the applications is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Apply here, or for more information, contact Undergraduate Research Coordinator Dr. Susan Citrak at susan.citrak@northern.edu.
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.
Attention Fall Graduates
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Help Decide the Theme of the Northern Lights Launch Party 2023!
Help us choose a theme for our launch party on March 29, 2023! Northern Lights is NSU's creative literary magazine. Your vote will also help us choose the theme for the cover of the magazine. Cast your vote by filling out the form at the following link: Northern Lights 2023 Launch Party Theme. All are welcome to vote regardless of their status and affiliation with Northern!
Northern Lights is now taking submissions for the 2023 issue. 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, contact 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.