ABERDEEN, S.D. – Social distancing isn’t stopping Northern State University students from staying connected – thanks to innovative ideas from NSU Student Involvement and Leadership.
The department, along with Northern’s Campus Activities Board, will be offering virtual events for students while they must remain off campus due to the COVID-19 situation. First up is a virtual comedy night with comedian Steve Hofstetter at 7 p.m. Saturday,… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Citing the continued high risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus throughout the United States and in the interest of public safety, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced today that classes will temporarily move online for all of its institutions, including Northern State University.
“It has been an unprecedented time in our state, country and world as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone in the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system,” the BOR stated in its… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – An episode of HGTV’s “House Hunters” featuring the family of Northern State University’s men’s basketball coach is set to air this week.
According to a “House Hunters” producer, the episode featuring Coach Saul and Nicole Phillips and their children is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, March 18. HGTV's website and local listings might not always reflect the most current information, the producer noted.
The episode follows the family as… more
This event was canceled.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – “The Great Places Series” by artist Laura Jewell will be on display in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery through April 24.
A reception is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the JFAC Gallery.
“The Great Places Series” captures the landscapes of South Dakota's state parks in watercolor. Jewell received a South Dakota Arts Council grant to complete this body of work, during which she visited each state park.
Jewell’s work embodies the natural hues of South Dakota’s… more
This event was canceled.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will hold the 37thannual Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair on Monday, March 23.
The event is affiliated with International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Washington, D.C. About 200-250 students are expected to exhibit projects involving biology, botany, chemistry, physics, health and… more
This event was canceled.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Chamber Singers will present the 10th annual Bach’s Lunch, honoring the 335rd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, on Wednesday, March 18.
The performance – the longest-running Bach concert series in the state – will begin at noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. S.E. Bach’s Lunch will feature the NSU Chamber Singers, under the direction of NSU Director of Choral Activities Dr. Timothy Woods.
The Chamber Singers, with the assistance… more
This event was canceled.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Spring Jazz Concert, “March into Jazz,” will take place on Thursday, March 19, on the NSU campus.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre. The event will feature performances by the 2 O’Clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart; the 1 O’Clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; and the NSU Jazz Trio and Jazz Combo, both directed by Mr. Fritz Hemke.
Tickets cost $5 for adults and $2.50 for NSU… more
This event was canceled.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – About 220 middle and high school students from northeast South Dakota will be on the Northern State University campus on Wednesday, March 18, for the National History Day regional competition.
Students will present research projects as part of the competition, which will run from 8 a.m. to noon in the NSU Student Center and Missouri River Room.
This is the eighth year that Northern has hosted the regional competition. Winners will be invited to the state competition… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Justin Fraase’s duties at Northern State University now include serving as the Vice President of Enrollment, along with maintaining his prior duties in Communications and Marketing. Fraase will take over for Dr. Jeremy Reed, who has resigned his position effective the end of May 2020.
“I’m thrilled to take the recruiting reins from Dr. Reed,” said Fraase. “Jeremy has done an outstanding job; I have big shoes to fill. I have no doubt we will continue our recruitment momentum – Northern and Aberdeen have what it takes to succeed in this competitive… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – For the past five years, Marty Sabolo has served as the director of residence life at Northern State University. During his time at Northern, he has helped foster a thriving community for the Northern students who live on campus as well as helped raise two new residence halls.
Sabolo, appointed by the mayor of Aberdeen, also serves as a board member of the Aberdeen Housing Authority. In January, he was appointed president of the AHA board.
“Northern State University already has an incredibly strong… more