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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.

 

Student Success Center GOLD Series
Don’t miss out on these upcoming GOLD Series events, sponsored by the Student Success Center:
•    The One about the South Dakota B.I.G. and Teacher Job Fair Prep (RERUN), Tuesday, Feb. 21, 4-5 p.m., MJ 146 | Virtual: Make your plans to attend the Business, Industry, and Government Career & Internship Fair or the Teacher Career Fair on Feb. 28 in Sioux Falls. Students attending will get the chance to interact with 100+ national employers. Learn how to prepare for the career fairs with this workshop!
•    TRIO SSS Presents: Connecting in a Time of Disconnection, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4-4:30 p.m., Centennial Rooms: You are not alone if you miss face-to-face interactions and human touch. Many of us have felt disconnected and lonely even when surrounded by crowds of people. Learn initial steps that can be taken to increase self-awareness, acceptance, and feeling more authentically connected to the world around you.
•    The One About Procrastination, Monday, Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m., MJ 146: 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.  
•    The One About Procrastination (RERUN), Wednesday, March 1, 7-8 p.m., MJ 101 | Virtual: 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.

GOLD Series programs stand for “Great Opportunities for Learning and Development” and are Pack Point Certified! For a complete listing of GOLD events, see the online calendar. For more information, please contact the Student Success Center at studentsuccess@northern.edu

 

Noon Forums
The Spring 2023 Noon Forum series continues Wednesday, Feb. 22, at noon in the Beulah Williams Library Round Room, featuring “It’s There, but Where is it?” with Brenda Mammenga. 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. Remaining topics for the semester are as follows:
•    March 1: What is your Umwelt? What Animals Teach us about Perspective (Chris Puglisi and Shalini Matthews)
•    March 8: Five Hidden but Essential Women Composers (Marla Fogderud)—Forum in LIB 117
•    March 29: Northern Innovation and Startup Center (Josh Latterell) 
•    April 5: Five Essential Things to Know about Ukraine (Steven Usitalo)
•    April 12: Chat GPT: You Ain’t ready for AI, but AI is Ready for You (Grant Manhart)
•    April 19: Bullying in the Ivory Tower: What Happens in Higher Education (Bixi Qiao)
•    April 26: The Good Country: A History of the Midwest (Jon Lauck)

 

Art Show Reception
Artwork by Northern students is on display this month at Red Rooster Coffee House in downtown Aberdeen. The display features a range of media by Northern art students, including drawing, painting, photography, digital collage and mixed media. The following NSU students have work on display: Aunna Cloos, Guy Glothier, Emilie Crosby, Hsa Law Eh, Madi Filber, Lexy Forred, Olivia Gohl, Allison Kimble, Maria Martens, Dani Nickle, Anya Ortiz, Esther Santiago, John Schwab, Tia Swiontek, Lily Tobin and Levi Stern. A reception for the art show will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Red Rooster, 218 S. Main St., Aberdeen. The event is free and open to the public.

 

AUCS Concert
Come join your Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 25, for one night only with special guests, The Texas Tenors. The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater, will also feature the winners of the NSU Concerto/Aria Competition: Megan Dockter, a clarinetist from Watertown, and Eli Houdyshell, a tenor from Pierre. Cost is $25 for adult general admission, $15 for seniors and NSU faculty/staff, and $10 for all students. Advance tickets may be purchased at the JFAC Box Office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon-2 p.m. Cash or check only will be accepted. For more information, contact the School of Fine Arts at 605-626-2497 or visit the AUCS webpage.

 

Emerging Tech: Gamifying Education 
The Northern Innovation and Startup Center—now called Thunder Labs—will host an evening of emerging tech on Feb. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. “Emerging Tech: Gamifying Education,” which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Avera Student Center Centennial Room and Mezzanine. At 5 p.m., Kaleb Dschaak, CEO of Fenworks, will share his company's startup journey and discuss the role gamifying education plays in developing a tech startup ecosystem. Attendees can try esports and drone racing for themselves with tech demonstrations from 6 to 7 p.m. Remote participation via Zoom is available at this link. For more information, visit the NSU Emerging Tech Event Page, or contact 605-626-2815 or startup@northern.edu. Follow Thunder Labs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sdthunderlabs for updates.

 

ChatGPT Learning Event
The NSU Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will sponsor a professional learning event from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in the CETL Pedagogy Lab (Beulah Williams Library 141A). The topic will be ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence program that is poised to dramatically change teaching and learning. The event’s panel will include: 
•    Dr. Ben Harley, Director of The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and Professor of English
•    Angela Hermansen, Instructional Designer
•    Joshua Citrak, Director of Innovator Empowerment
•    Eric Kline, Director of the Northern Academy 
Discover how to use these technologies to differentiate instruction, create hands-on learning opportunities, write lesson plans and more. There will be time for Q&A and collaboration opportunities for those in attendance.

To register, please click this registration link. If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be streamed at this Zoom link. Guests may enter the library (building #6 on this map) from the doors on the north side of the building. The Washington Street lot on the west side of campus is the closest to the library. Parking is free after 5 p.m.    

 

Internship, Career Fairs
Searching for an internship or employment opportunity? Need to make new career connections? Make a plan to attend the Business, Industry, and Government Career & Internship Fair or the Teacher Career Fair on Feb. 28 in Sioux Falls. Students attending will get the chance to interact with 100+ national employers.

 

Seraph Brass Concert
Aberdeen Community Concert Association presents Seraph Brass, America’s top female brass quintet, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The event is co-sponsored by the NSU Fine Arts Department, and Northern students may attend free with a student ID. Individual concert tickets are available at Interior Design Concepts, 21 N. Main St., Aberdeen, or online at aberdeencommunityconcerts.org.

 

GiveNDay is Coming! April 5-6, 2023
The Northern State Foundation is excited to host our third annual day of giving, GiveNDay, on April 5, 2023! This 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together as we work to provide funding across the university.

Last year was a huge success as our community raised $330,000 from over 1,800 donors. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, this year’s goal is to receive support from 2,500 donors in 24 hours.

If you would like your campus-sponsored organization represented, please contact Aimee at the Foundation by Feb. 10, 2023. You can email Aimee at aimee.roy@northern.edu.

We need your help! We are looking for students, faculty or alumni to represent their school, department, organization or team as Ambassadors. As Ambassadors, you have the opportunity to share your love of NSU with your family and friends via social media, and potentially earn rewards while doing it! Interested? Reach out to the Foundation at nsualumni@northern.edu.

 

Spring 2023 Graduation Apparel 
Attention Spring 2023 Graduates: Graduation apparel will be available for purchase on the website listed below until April 2, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Click on these links to purchase:
•    Purchase graduation apparel here
•    Purchase graduation announcements here.