NORTHERN TODAY 2 SPRING 2022 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Neal Schnoor, President Ms. Veronica Paulson, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Michael Wanous, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Justin Fraase, Vice President of Enrollment, Communications and Marketing Dr. Debbi Bumpous, Vice President for Technology/CIO Mr. Nate Davis, Athletic Director, University Athletics Mr. Sean Blackburn, Dean of Student Affairs Mr. Zach Flakus, President and CEO, NSU Foundation DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN BY Elissa Dickey Ashley Gauer ABOUT NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY Northern State University is a premier residential, regional, liberal arts institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities. In August 2021, NSU was again named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best regional undergraduate public schools in the Midwest. For more information, visit our website at northern.edu. Northern Today is published biannually by Northern State University, 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, SD 57401, for Northern alumni and friends. Recipients receive the publication after completion of a degree or by requesting a subscription. SUBSCRIBE | GIVE A GIFT CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS CONTACT US TWITTER AlumniNSU FACEBOOK NSU Alumni Association EMAIL nsualumni@northern.edu 4 GiveNDay Northern State University GiveNDay surpasses goal. 4 ‘Frankenstein in Love’ Northern State University Theatre presented ‘Frankenstein in Love’. 5 Gypsy Days Celebration Returns to Aberdeen “It was a fitting return and perfect weather for a fantastic experience for students, alumni and our community,” said NSU President Dr. Neal Schnoor. 6 NSU alumna wins prestigious Milken Educator Award Northern State University alumna Nichole Bowman was presented with a prestigious national teaching award. 7 NSU alumna says accessibility at Northern helped lead to her success “Northern was the first time in my life that I was actually able to get accessibility for my classes.” 8 NSU School of Business NSU Business and Innovation Center receives legislative, governor approval. 9 Partnership formed NSU, Aberdeen Development Corporation partner with Center On Rural Innovation. 10 Investiture Ceremony held for NSU President Hundreds gathered on the Northern State University campus on April 8. 12 Northern State University ushers in new era of Wolves Athletics Dacotah Bank Stadium and Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field 13 NSU’s biggest fan Nate Thompson holds fundraiser with local business to raise scholarship funds. 14 NSU Athletics Winter-Spring Recap 16 Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet The NSU Foundation will honor six Northern alumni at the 2022 NSU Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet. 18 Alumni News See class notes, celebrations and memorials. Contents ON THE COVER President Neal H. Schnoor PRINT VERSION CORRECTION p. Gypsy Days 5 p. Investiture Ceremony 10 p. Milken Educator Award 6 Mary (Duenwald) Keller was incorrectly included in the “In Memoriam” section of the print version of the Spring 2022 Northern Today. We retract that listing and apologize for the error.
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