NORTHERN TODAY 4 SPECIAL I SSUE | Summer 2021 REVITAL IZATION OF CAMPUS | A SALUTE TO OUR DONORS JOHNSON FINE ARTS CENTER The Johnson Fine Arts Center reopened in August upon completion of a two-year, $15 million remodeling project that included an expanded lobby area; renovated main theater with improved acoustics; new seating, orchestra pit, shell system, and lighting; new black box theater; and new art gallery. REGIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER The Regional Science Education Center was approved in March, with construction set to begin the following spring on the site of the former Wolves Football practice field. HARVEY C. JEWETT IV REGIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER The Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center opened in August. The state-ofthe art facility, which enhanced research and science education, was named for the longtime South Dakota Board of Regents member who championed its construction. GREAT PLAINS EAST AND GREAT PLAINS WEST Great Plains East and Great Plains West residence halls both opened in August on the Northern campus. GREAT PLAINS EAST Great Plains East features a pod-style design and also includes a Provisions on Demand (POD) convenience store and Papa John’s Pizza. ATHLETIC AND RECREATION FIELDS The project provided a new competition field for Wolves Soccer, new practice field for Wolves Football, and recreation space for NSU Intramurals and SDSBVI students. 2019 2018 2018 2017 2016
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