ABERDEEN, S.D. – About 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be on the Northern State University campus on March 9 for the National History Day regional competition.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Judging will take place in Northern’s Avera Student Center, Missouri River Room and Williams Library.

This year’s theme is “Debate and Diplomacy in History.” Nationwide, more than a half million kids participate in National History Day every year.

Winners at the regional competition are invited to go to the state competition, and winners of the state competition advance to the national competition.

For more information, contact Ric.Dias@northern.edu or Dave.Grettler@northern.edu.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.