ABERDEEN, S.D. – In her first few weeks of work, Heather Aldentaler, the new director of NSU’s Counseling Center, found herself faced with a furry surprise.

At a meeting at Northern’s facilities management office, Aldentaler was approached by a man holding a kitten.

“I was meeting with facilities when an NSU grounds worker approached us, he had this crying kitten in his arms,” said Aldentaler. “He said she had nearly been squished and asked if anyone wanted to take her in, as it wasn’t safe… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Local residents can attend a course this fall at Northern State University thanks to the South Dakota Board of Regents Class Visitor Program.

The program allows members of the public who are not currently enrolled as students to pay $100 and attend a course at a South Dakota regental university. To be eligible, individuals must be high school graduates who meet the qualifications of the Regents’… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will hold a community forum 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, to discuss its campus master plan, including projects of the Educational Impact Campaign.

The forum, which is open to the public, will be held in the NSU Student Center Centennial Rooms.

Leaders from Northern, the SDSBVI and CO-OP Architecture will present updates and field questions. Community residents are encouraged to submit questions beforehand via this online form.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Starting spring 2018, contractor Kansas Turf and Northern have been working together to lay down new turf on Northern’s campus behind what used to be Jerde Hall, a project that has attracted a lot of attention.

The new turf is part of Northern’s brand new Athletic and Recreation Fields, one of three projects of the Educational Impact Campaign, and covers both the soccer field and the football practice field.

NSU Director of Athletics Josh Moon said the turf will benefit the teams as well as Northern’s campus.

“The… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Elsa Swanson will hold a senior recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in Northern State University’s Krikac Auditorium.

Swanson, the daughter of Paul and Caroline Swanson, grew up in Chaska, Minn., graduating from Chanhassen High School in 2014.

Swanson, a music education major, is a soprano. She will perform "Piangero, la sorte mia" by G.F. Handel; “Le Colibri,” “La Cigale” and “Le Tempes des Lilas” by Ernest Chausson; “Nacht und Träume" and "Gretchen am Spinnrade" by… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – For John and Laurie Schwan, there are many reasons to support Northern State University – on a personal, professional and community level.

That’s why the Schwans, owners of Schwan Financial Group, have chosen to pledge $250,000 to the Educational Impact Campaign.

John Schwan said NSU is achieving excellence in all avenues.

“I believe Northern is critical to our region from a standpoint of what it provides economically,” Schwan said. “Students, employees, professors – what it supports is vital and it’ll keep this… more

ABERDEEN, S.D.  – Northern State University’s International Friendship Family Program is taking applications for families to share their American experience while making students feel welcome in our community.

Through the NSU Friendship Family Program, international students spend time with their “Friendship Family” doing family things at least once a month and keep in contact weekly. The name “Friendship Family” is used instead of “Host Family” because the students are responsible for themselves financially and generally live on campus.

“One of the… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A $2.5 million state grant will support construction of a new School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, part of the school’s joint Educational Impact Campaign with Northern State University.

The grant, which was approved by Governor Dennis Daugaard, comes from the Governor's Office of Economic Development Future Fund and is a partial match to the city of Aberdeen's recent commitment of $5 million to the campaign. A further match of $2.5 million may be considered next year, but would be subject to the approval of Daugaard's successor.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Local businesses, nonprofits, churches and other organizations are invited to Northern State University’s fifth annual Community Marketplace, set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, on the campus green.

The event is an opportunity for off-campus groups to promote their goods, services and job opportunities. (The direct sale of goods to students on campus is not permitted.) The NSU Community Marketplace is also intended to introduce students to volunteer opportunities in the area.

Registration forms may be obtained by calling Northern’s… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A public open house will be held for Northern State University’s two new residence halls from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10.

Great Plains East, located south of the Mewaldt-Jensen Building, and Great Plains West, located at the site of the former Lindberg Hall, will open this fall. Great Plains East features a pod-style design, with traditional double rooms situated around a common living space. Great Plains West offers semi-suites and suites including both double and single rooms. 

The open house will… more