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
This week’s Student Success Center GOLD Series events are as follows:
• The One About Test Taking; Monday, Feb. 6, 7pm-8pm, MJ 141: If your method of preparing for tests is cramming, this workshop is for you. The NSU Student Success Center invites students to this interactive workshop to learn about strategies to better prepare for tests, manage test anxiety, and perform to the best of your ability. Give yourself a break and make prepping for tests easier and less stressful.
• The One About Test Taking (Rerun); Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7pm-8pm, MJ 101: If your method of preparing for tests is cramming, this workshop is for you. The NSU Student Success Center invites students to this interactive workshop to learn about strategies to better prepare for tests, manage test anxiety, and perform to the best of your ability. Give yourself a break and make prepping for tests easier and less stressful.
• The One About Paying for Graduate School; Thursday, Feb. 9, 2pm-2:30pm, Gold Room: In partnership with the NSU Financial Aid, this workshop is designed for students considering graduate school. NSU Financial Aid Counselors will discuss different ways to pay for graduate school, including graduate assistantships loans, scholarships, and other money-saving tips.
• The 7th Annual NSU Teacher Job Fair; Friday, Feb. 10, 9am-3pm, Centennial Rooms: NSU Education Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with school administrators who are seeking new teachers for the 2023-2024 academic year. Participants will be able to engage in a roundtable discussion with administrators, network with potential employers, and have the opportunity to interview for a position during the Fair. Monday, February 13 is the snow back-up date for the Teacher Job Fair.
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 begins Wednesday, Feb. 8, at noon in the Beulah Williams Library Round Room. Dr. Jon Schaff, professor of government, will present the topic, “Against Critical Thinking.” 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:
• Feb. 15: Student Presentations in the Classroom (Gus Foote and students)
• Feb. 22: It’s There, but Where is it? (Brenda Mammenga)
• 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)
SnackChat with Angela Hermansen; Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m., LIB 141A - CETL Pedagogy Lab
Please help us welcome Angela Hermansen, our new Instructional Designer, to campus. Join us for snacks and informal conversation as she shares her pedagogical values. Participants are also encouraged to attend via zoom through this link.
NSU Theatre Presents Eurydice
The NSU Theatre Program will present the play "Eurydice" in the JFAC Black Box Theater. Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 17 and 18 as well as at 3 p.m. Feb. 19. Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” harkens back to the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus as young lovers who seek to find each other again in the Underworld after a wedding-day tragedy. 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. For more information, contact the NSU School of Fine Arts at 605-626-2497.
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. If you are interested in attending, please contact Maggie Pence at maggie.pence@northern.edu by Friday, Feb. 10.
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.
‘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.