ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Symphonic Band and Concert Band will perform their “Band Extravaganza II: A Musical Smorgasbord!” concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.

This free concert will feature a large variety of band favorites.

Featured pieces being performed in the concert include “Havendance and Scootin’ on Hardrock” by David Holsinger; medleys from “West Side Story” and “Slava” by Leonard Bernstein; “Jupiter Chorale” and “Mars” from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”; as… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Danny Quinn’s senior art exhibition will be on display in the Northern State University Student Center Gallery from April 23 to May 4.

A reception for the exhibition will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4 in the Student Center Gallery.

Quinn grew up in Timber Lake, graduating from Timber Lake High School in 2014. Quinn is the child of Ken and Sharon Quinn of Timber Lake.

Displayed art in the exhibition includes graphic design work, including both corporate type design work as well as digital artwork.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Four Northern State University alumni will be honored at NSU’s first-ever spring Distinguished Alumni Banquet.

The event will take place on May 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Aberdeen’s Ramkota Convention Center. One graduate from each of Northern’s four schools will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award, which are given to individuals who have distinguished themselves through personal successes and civic contributions, while bringing a sense of pride to the college community.

The 2018 NSU Distinguished Alumni… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – An internationally known violin/piano duo will visit Northern State University on Thursday, April 12.

The Kobayashi/Gray Duo will present a master class at 4-5 p.m. and perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Both events will be held in NSU’s Krikac Auditorium and are free and open to the public.

The concert will feature Laura Kobayashi, violin, and Susan Keith Gray, piano, presenting “Music of Women Composers.” The Kobayashi/Gray Duo is in demand throughout the world for… more

Aberdeen, S.D. – Celebrate the 2017-18 Northern State men’s basketball team on Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. from Wachs Arena and the Barnett Center. Join the NSU student-athletes, coaches and administration as they recap the historic season and look to the future.

Hear from NSU President Dr. Tim Downs, Director of Athletics Josh Moon, head coach Paul Sather and Wolves student-athletes on stage during the celebration. The Northern… more

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Northern State University has received the go-ahead to offer new degree programs in criminal justice and art, building on related academic programs already offered at the Aberdeen campus.

The new bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice at NSU replaces a specialization previously offered as part of the sociology major. Campus officials told the Board of Regents a full major in criminal justice better prepares students for careers in that field. Hiring agencies in law enforcement and criminal justice also are more likely to seek out applicants… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University men’s basketball team made history with an electrifying national championship appearance that united the campus, community and entire state of South Dakota – and it’s only the beginning.

Though the Wolves fell one basket short in the final game, their record-breaking season leads right into a thrilling series of events yet to come at the university.

“It’s been such a game-changing time at Northern, with so much positive momentum on campus, and the Wolves’ historic season propels us even farther forward,” said… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Balie Albrecht will hold a senior recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, in the Northern State University Johnson Fine Art Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.

Albrecht, the daughter of Brent and Julie Albrecht of Rapid City, graduated from Stevens High School in 2014.

Albrecht, a music education major, plays percussion. She will perform “French Suite, Movements 1 and 4” by William Kraft; “A Good Friday” by Michael Aukofer; “Suite for Solo Timpanist, Movement 1” by Scott Huston; and “Summer Treehouse” by Chad Floyd. She will be… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Theater production of “Sondheim on Sondheim” will be performed in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center’s Black Box Theater nightly April 10-14 at 7:30 p.m.

Hailed as a "revelatory revue full of wonderful moments" and a "funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater's greatest living composer and lyricist," Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words... and music. With exclusive interview footage, audiences get an inside look at the personal life and artistic process… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students will host a Health Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 28 in the NSU Dacotah Hall Gym.  

Put on by NSU students of the HLTH-320 Community Health Class, the Health Fair will feature nearly 30 booths including Aberdeen Hypnosis, Avera Sleep Lab, National Kidney Foundation of the Dakotas, Safe Harbor, Aberdeen Parks and Recreation, Aberdeen Curling Club, Aberdeen Running Club, Northern Counseling Center and many more.

Students in the class will also have booths, educating the public about… more