ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony invites you to join us for an extravaganza concert, entitled “Starburst”—showcasing the talents of more than a hundred people on stage.  Dr. Christopher Stanichar, Director of the AUCS, leads the orchestra for this final concert of the season. 

The concert takes place on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. There will be a Pre-Concert Conversation scheduled for 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Berggren Recital Hall.

This performance is a “Starburst” of new music… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The annual Northern State University Jazz Swing Party will be held 7-11:30 p.m. Friday, April 29.

The public is invited to the event, which will take place at Aberdeen’s City Lights Event Center, 316 S. Second St.

Performing will be the NSU Two O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart; NSU One O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by James McKinney; and the Citrisity Band.

Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner service available starting at 5 p.m. Prior to the dance, Brandon Heim will be teaching swing dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will host the 67^th Annual Mathematics Contest on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the NSU Barnett Center.

High school students from around the area are invited to participate in one of four divisions: elementary algebra, geometry, advanced algebra and senior math.

Dr. Stacy Trentham, NSU assistant professor of mathematics and contest director, estimates roughly 600 contestants from 30 area schools will participate in the event. Assisting with the event are NSU mathematics faculty Ms. Melanie Jacobson and… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Center for Public History and Civic Engagement will host a discussion, “Russian Revanchism in Ukraine: Nuclear Weapons, NATO and Neutrality,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.

The event, which will take place in Centennial C and D of the NSU Avera Student Center, will feature speaker Brian Bengs, former assistant professor of criminal justice at NSU.

Bengs will discuss revanchism, a political movement within a country to reverse prior loss of territory. With a focus on the situation in Ukraine, Bengs will explore… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – For Northern State University alumna Nichole Bowman, a school assembly brought the surprise of a lifetime when she was presented with a prestigious national teaching award.

Bowman, who teaches math at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, is one of only about 60 teachers nationwide to win the annual Milken Educator Award, which carries a monetary prize of $25,000 and is called the "Oscar of teaching."

Bowman said receiving the award in a surprise presentation by… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s Dr. Travis Netzer will hold a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Krikac Auditorium. 

Netzer, a lecturer of tuba and euphonium at NSU, will perform a tuba recital that blends classical and popular music. He will combine more traditional performance repertoire with “rock tuba,” in which he uses guitar distortion pedals and loops stations to perform covers of rock tunes. 

The traditional pieces will include works transcribed for tuba, such as “Sinfonia” by G.B. Pergolesi, “Gigue” by… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The public is invited to the Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Neal Schnoor, 18^th President of Northern State University.

The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. A reception will immediately follow in the JFAC lobby.

Schnoor started as NSU president in July 2021, bringing to Northern over 10 years of collaborative cabinet-level and dean experience at the University of California State-Long Beach, University of Nebraska at Kearney and Wayne State College… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student groups will hold a Cultural Jubilee on Thursday, March 31. The event, open to all students, faculty, staff and community members, will take place 7-9 p.m. in the Kessler’s Champions Club in the NSU Barnett Center Addition (2^nd floor). It is free to attend and participate in.

The jubilee, which is geared toward sharing different types of culture, is sponsored by Northern’s Campus Activities Board, Native American Student Association, Impact Dance Club and International Student Organization.

This… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University invites the community to a welcome reception for NSU Director of Athletics Nate Davis.

The meet and greet event with Davis will take place 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the Kessler’s Champions Room of the NSU Barnett Center. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Davis, previously Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Pittsburg State University in Kansas, was announced as Northern’s new Director of Athletics earlier this month. He replaces Josh Moon, who stepped down last summer after… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University announces the following winners from the National History Day regional competition:

Junior Individual Exhibit

• 1^st: Wilmot; “Diversity. Unity. Equality.”; Jada Cameron
• 2^nd: Florence; “Malala Yousafzai”; Emma Caulfield

Junior Group Documentary

• 2^nd: Britton-Hecla; “Louisiana Purchase”; Airiana Buer, Daynika Zuehlke, Harmony Wade, Briana Buer… more