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NORTHERN TODAY 2 SPRING 2023 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. Marcus Garstecki, Chief Enrollment Management Officer 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 AND NSU ATHLETICS FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 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 2022, 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 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 Northern Innovation and Startup Center opens on NSU campus 4 Northern Academy launches at NSU The Northern Academy is an early college experience for area high school students. 4 Alumna delivers commencement address NSU alumna Nicole Bowman delivered the commencement address. 5 Student wins second place in Giant Vision Competition Grace Kramer, a biochemistry major from Aberdeen, won second place. 5 Speech and Debate Team receives national honors 5 Northern State signs teach-out agreement with Presentation College 6 NSU students collaborate with local organization to gain real-world experience 8 NSU celebrates opening of Moving Imagery Lab Northern's School of Fine Arts showed off the new lab with an open house on March 24. 9 NSU, 3M partner through new Science Center display A 3M display is now featured on the first floor of the Science Center. 10 Expansion of Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab underway The expansion of the Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab is underway, with some of the new equipment in place. 11 GiveNDay raises more money than ever before Wolves nation showed up strong this year for the third annual day of giving. 12 NSU Athletics 2023 Winter-Spring Recap 14 Inaugural Class of ‘Leaders of the Pack’ The NSU Alumni Association is proud to present the first class of the Leaders of the Pack. 15 NSU Wolf Pups Show off your little ones in their favorite NSU gear. 16 Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame inductees 18 Alumni News See class notes, celebrations and memorials. Contents ON THE COVER: Students in the new Moving Imagery Lab. p. Spring Commencement 4 p. p. Athletics Winter-Spring Recap Moving Imagery Lab open house 12 8
NORTHERN TODAY 3 SPRING 2023 Dr. Neal Schnoor NSU President Letter from the President NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | Letter from the President S WE FINISH another academic year, momentum continues to grow at Northern State University and with our many community partners. Through personalized education and comprehensive support services we are increasing student access, success and educational attainment in a welcoming and supportive environment for all—our top two strategic priorities. Two additional priorities are infusing experiential learning throughout our programs and increasing community partnerships to both enhance students’ academic preparation and to produce value for Aberdeen, our region and state. We are grateful for unparalleled community support and thanks to increasing partnerships, our students gain real-world experience. In this issue you’ll read about one such partnership, in which our students collaborated with the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation to develop and present marketing recommendations to the Foundation’s Board. We’re proud of the excellent work by our School of Business students and faculty involved in this project and the value produced for our community. You’ll also read about two recently added opportunities that exemplify experiential learning for students and promise greater community impact. The new NSU Moving Imagery Lab will usher in new academic offerings and expanded filmmaking capabilities. The lab is being used by students in a variety of majors, and it will be a crucial component of our new emphasis in Film/Broadcast/Interactive Media coming this fall. New equipment in the Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab is being supported by a South Dakota EPSCoR Grant. This project unleashes enhanced experiential learning opportunities and undergraduate research that will benefit the health and performance of students, student-athletes, and others. Northern State University enjoys unparalleled support from its community and is committed to giving back. I’m truly excited for all the positive momentum on campus and in our community and deeply appreciate all you do for Northern. GO WOLVES! A
NORTHERN TODAY 4 SPRING 2023 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY SU ALUMNA Nichole Bowman delivered the commencement address to graduates at Northern’s 2023 Spring Commencement. Bowman, who teaches at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, was one of only about 60 teachers nationwide to win the 2022 Milken Educator Award, considered the “Oscar of teaching.” Originally from Armour, S.D., Bowman graduated from NSU in 2007 with a B.S. in Secondary Education for Mathematics. The spring commencement ceremony was held May 6, in the Barnett Center. Northern Innovation and Startup Center opens on NSU campus Northern Academy launches at NSU HE NORTHERN INNOVATION AND STARTUP CENTER—now called Thunder Labs—is now open on the NSU campus. The Startup Center, which supports local entrepreneurship and innovation, is currently located in Beulah Williams Library. It will eventually be housed in the new School of Business building. The first event held at Thunder Labs was “Emerging Tech: Gamifying Education,” which showcased emerging technology that can inspire local innovators and contribute to an emerging tech startup ecosystem. ORTHERN STATE has launched the Northern Academy, an early college experience for area high school students. NSU alum and longtime educator Eric Kline has been named Director of the Northern Academy, an on-campus academy for students taking dual-credit courses. The Northern Academy is designed to improve the transition to college or technical school for juniors and seniors who meet academic requirements to take high school dual-credit courses. Students take their dualcredit courses on campus to promote a sense of community with each other and with faculty. T N Eric Kline, Northern Academy Director N Alumna delivers commencement address
NORTHERN TODAY 5 SPRING 2023 ORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY student Grace Kramer won second place at the 2023 South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition Student Business Competition. Kramer, a biochemistry major from Aberdeen, placed second for her business idea, eqUTI, which prevents urinary tract infections in women. Her idea also won Northern’s Idea Pitch Competition in fall 2022. The Giant Vision Competition was held April 25 in Sioux Falls. NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | News Upcoming events June 2-3 Wolves on the Water New Evarts Resort July 9-13 Dakota Dreams Summer Career Exploration Camp northern.edu/dakota-dreams Thursday, Sept. 14 Faculty Showcase Recital Johnson Fine Arts Center Gypsy Days 2023: Friday, Oct. 6: 50 Year Club Brunch 10 a.m., Student Center Centennial Rooms Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet, 5 p.m., Kessler’s Champions Club, Barnett Center Saturday, Oct. 7: Steps for Shep 5K 7-7:30 a.m. - registration, 8 a.m. - start, begins at the Barnett Center Parade 9 a.m., Main Street Alumni Association Tailgate Noon, Dacotah Bank Stadium Parking Lot Football vs. Winona State 2:30 p.m., Dacotah Bank Stadium Volleyball vs. Augustana 6 p.m., Wachs Arena, Barnett Center Sunday, Oct. 8: Soccer vs. Southwest Minnesota State 1 p.m., Athletic and Recreation Fields For more information, visit the Gypsy Days webpage or contact the Student Affairs office at 605-626-3007. ORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY signed a teach-out agreement with Presentation College to help students complete their degrees at Northern. Through the teach-out agreement, Northern will accept coursework from Presentation for current students and students who have stopped out since 2013. The agreement applies to students in all majors at Presentation College except nursing and radiologic technology. Northern will provide personalized attention to help PC students seamlessly continue their college journey at NSU. Learn more at northern.edu/saints. N Northern signs teach-out agreement with Presentation College Ethan Kurtz and Jacob Swanson finished as national quarterfinalists at the Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament. Speech and Debate Team receives national honors HE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY Speech and Debate Team made it to the national quarterfinals, with two students tying for fifth place in the nation. Ethan Kurtz and Jacob Swanson finished as national quarterfinalists at the Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament, tying for fifth place nationwide. This tournament, held March 1519 in Philadelphia, Pa., is the largest comprehensive speech and debate tournament in the country, said Dr. Justin Gus Foote, NSU Assistant Professor of Communication Studies/Director of Forensics. T N NSU student wins second place in S.D. Governor’s Giant Vision Competition Grace Kramer Aberdeen, S.D.
NORTHERN TODAY 6 SPRING 2023 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY ORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY students gained real-world experience and helped a nonprofit organization enhance its marketing efforts, thanks to a local partnership. NSU students collaborated with the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation, presenting their marketing recommendations to the AACF Board. The project was part of a marketing course taught by Dr. Hannah Walters, and a graphic design course taught by Ms. Alexis Doerr. “This is an outstanding project because it fulfills two of our five strategic priorities: integrated experiential learning and building collaborative partnerships that produce value for NSU, Aberdeen and the region,” said Dr. Neal Schnoor, NSU President. “I’m proud of the excellent work by our students and faculty, and I appreciate the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation’s involvement in this public-private partnership.” Walters said this is just one example of the types of field experiences students have access to at Northern, with the guidance of supportive faculty and staff. “Our students have a variety of opportunities for experiential learning throughout their college career, including undergraduate research, artistic creation, service learning, study abroad and internships,” she said. This particular project, she said, helped students build their portfolios, acquire new skills and network with potential employers. “As a result of the project with AACF, students improved their professional communication and interpersonal skills while gaining a better understanding of the expectations and demands of the industry,” Walters said. Doerr said the collaborative project was a unique learning experience for the students. “The AACF served as a real client for the graphic design students, whose mission, story, and goals were the foundation for the designers’ brand refresh proposal,” she said. “As an educator, it was rewarding to see the graphic design students problem-solve and collaborate as a creative unit. Community and department collaborations such as this one enrich N This is an outstanding project because it fulfills two of our five strategic priorities: integrated experiential learning and building collaborative partnerships that produce value for NSU, Aberdeen and the region. “ ” NSU students collaborate with local organization to gain real-world experience
NORTHERN TODAY 7 SPRING 2023 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | News the educational opportunities and experience provided to Northern students.” Applied Classroom Lessons to Real-world Setting Paige Johnson, a marketing major from Park Rapids, Minn., said students were able to apply lessons learned in the classroom to a real-world setting. “We had to do some research about the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation to find out who they served, what their mission and values were as a company, and then apply knowledge that we learned from the textbooks to morph and mold into what they wanted it to look like,” she said. Heath Johnson, Chair of the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation, said the student presentations were excellent. “Both the marketing and the graphic design students did a great job,” he said. “This is a great opportunity, and hopefully we can continue the relationship in the future and give other opportunities to students to put their knowledge into practice.” Digital media major Lexy Forred said the project provided beneficial real-world experience when it comes to working with large teams and clients. “And in the end, I think we made a great team and created some really cool things,” said Forred, of Aberdeen. Fellow digital media major Olivia Gohl of Ipswich added, “The experience of a real-world graphic design situation really helped me get a better grasp on how these kinds of things work with real companies and clients.” Strengthened Communication, Collaboration Skills The hands-on experience allowed students to work through unexpected challenges and strengthen communication and collaboration skills, said new media major Trinity Martin. “These types of projects really help me to diversify my portfolio and build connections with other students and community members while also investing in the Aberdeen area,” said Martin, of Aberdeen. “So grateful to our dedicated instructors for providing us with this opportunity!” Digital media major Hsa Law Eh, of Aberdeen, added, “This collaborative project was very beneficial because it’s a great experience to know how the ‘real world’ works and what it feels like to be working with different departments/groups other than our own. We really appreciate this opportunity.” Additional NSU students involved in the project were: Meghan Anderson, marketing major, Verona, Wis., Brian Baker, marketing major, Reno, Nev., Jalen Chase, sport marketing and administration major, New Town, N.D., Ricardo Chase, sport marketing and administration major, New Town, N.D., Macyn Flanigan, business administration major, Brandon, S.D., Rachel Garvey, marketing major, Dayton, Minn., Chase Groh, human performance major, Mankato, Minn., Dan Istvanovich, marketing major, Chisago City, Minn., Ashley Landmark, marketing major, White, S.D., Deanna LeMire, communication studies major, Ham Lake, Minn., Ellie McCormick, marketing major, Mahtomedi, Minn., Alyssa Meyer, business administration major, Orient, S.D., Jack Miller, marketing major, Minnetonka, Minn., Lucia Serra Calvo, exchange student majoring in marketing/ communication studies/digital media, Gava, Spain., Anthony Vespo, sport marketing and administration major, Bolingbrook, Ill., Matthew Weber, business administration major, Aberdeen.
NORTHERN TODAY 8 SPRING 2023 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY BRAND NEW Moving Imagery Lab has opened on the Northern State University campus that will allow for new academic offerings and expanded filmmaking capabilities at Northern. Northern’s School of Fine Arts showed off the new NSU Moving Imagery Lab, located in Dacotah Hall room 209, with an open house on March 24. The open house invited regional government officials, area educators and media representatives to view the new lab and learn about the opportunities it will provide. “We had a wonderful turnout and were able to forge some new connections with Central High School and a few other Aberdeen community members,” said Jason Knowles, Assistant Professor of Art/Digital Media. The event also included the first public screening of Northern’s 4-Points Film Project Director’s Cut of “The Final Thread,” which will be submitted to other festival competitions soon. The NSU Moving Imagery Lab serves as a film/TV studio, including a green screen that allows students to use virtual backgrounds in television shows and various visual effects in short films. Currently, the lab is used by Art students to collaborate with peers from various majors, including Studio Art and Theatre, as well as Sport Marketing and Administration. The lab has also been home to productions of the Wolves Pregame show that is live-streamed prior to every home football and basketball game as well as a space for several Business students to record pitch videos for entries in the South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision competition. It will also be used for a new emphasis Northern is adding this fall to its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media program. An emphasis in Film/Broadcast/ Interactive Media, or FBI, will be offered beginning fall 2023. “NSU’s new Moving Imagery Lab will be transformational in its impact to NSU’s students and outreach to the entire state,” said Dr. Kenneth Boulton, Dean of the NSU School of Fine Arts. A NSU’s new Moving Imagery Lab will be transformational in its impact to NSU’s students and outreach to the entire state. “ ” NSU celebrates opening of Moving Imagery Lab with Open House
NORTHERN TODAY 9 SPRING 2023 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | News ORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY and 3M Aberdeen have expanded their partnership through a new display in the NSU Jewett Regional Science Education Center. A 3M display is now featured on the first f loor of the Science Center, located at the corner of 12th Avenue Southeast and South State Street on the NSU campus. Last fall, members of the 3M leadership team came to the Northern campus for an unveiling of this new display. Following the unveiling, they received a tour of the Science Center. “3M has been a great partner over the years, most notably with their support for STEM outreach and student scholarships,” said Dr. Alyssa Kiesow, Dean of the NSU College of Arts and Sciences. “We are grateful for their help and hope to continue our relationship with them.” N NSU, 3M partner through new Science Center display “ ” We are grateful for their help and hope to continue our relationship with them.
NORTHERN TODAY 10 SPRING 2023 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY HE EXPANSION of Northern State University’s Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab is underway, with some of the new equipment now in place. Northern has received the new Biodex, which measures strength, and upgraded the previous Biodex, said Dr. Jessica Talmage, Assistant Professor of Human Performance. Talmage and Dr. Chelsee Shortt, Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Physical Education/Sports Sciences Department Chair, won a South Dakota EPSCoR grant to fund the expansion project. The $200,000 grant is made possible thanks to funds from the South Dakota Board of Regents, critical matching funds from the NSU Foundation, and in-kind graduate assistantships. The upgrades to the lab, located in the NSU Barnett Center, will provide students with hands-on learning to better prepare them for future careers in sports science or allied health graduate programs. The expansion will also enhance undergraduate research capabilities, as well as the health and performance of NSU students and student-athletes. Benefits Campus and Community The project will also benefit the community and region as well as the Northern campus. Already, high school students got to test out the new Biodex equipment at the recent Sports Sciences Day, an event where area high school students came to campus to learn about sports science-related careers. More New Equipment in Place Other new equipment now in place includes a cycle ergometer, which is already being used for a graduate students research project. Equipment has also arrived for the biomechanics lab. This will house a new motion caption camera system and force plates, though a platform still needs to be built and cameras installed. Talmage said the estimated timeline for the platform is May, and camera set-up in June. Open House Possible this Fall Once everything is complete, a tour with the coaches on campus will be scheduled. Talmage said they are also hoping to hold some type of open house for the rest of campus and the community sometime this fall. T Expansion of Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab underway
NORTHERN TODAY 11 SPRING 2023 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | News OLVES NATION showed up strong this year for the Northern State University Foundation’s third annual day of giving. GiveNDay raised more money this year than ever before—despite a winter storm causing the event to be fully online, called “GiveNDay: Blizzard Edition.” GiveNDay raises more money than ever before W To learn more about giving to Northern State University and GiveNDay, please contact the NSU Foundation at 605-626-2550 or nsualumni@northern.edu. AVERAGE PER GIFT AVERAGE PER DONOR TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED NUMBER OF STATES REPRESENTED NUMBER OF COUNTRIES REPRESENTED TOTAL INITIATIVES SUPPORTED TOTAL DONORS TOTAL GIFTS $205.73 $266.09 $428,144.50 43 5 38 1,609 2,081 A total of $428,144.50 was raised at the event from 1,609 donors across the country and around the world. Full results are as follows: Also known as #OneDayOnePack, GiveNDay is a 24-hour challenge designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide essential funding across the university. As of April 25, 2023.
NORTHERN TODAY 12 SPRING 2023 News | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY HE Northern State University Athletic Department added five conference championships and four All-American performances through the 2022-23 winter seasons. In addition, records continued to fall in a number of programs as the spring seasons got underway. With the spring programs nearing post-season competition, the Wolves are vying for a berth to the conference tournament in baseball and softball and securing national qualifying marks in outdoor track and field. The department celebrated both academics and community service at the annual Maroon Tie Banquet in April and the 21st Annual Day of Champions. Since the event’s inception in 2002, the Day of Champions has seen 2,950 studentathletes and staff participate in over 250 projects. That amounts to over 20,000 labor hours, equating to $227,000 of donated labor. T NSU Athletics 2023 Recap Winter-Spring Northern State University went 18-12 overall and 12-10 in the Northern Sun, qualifying for the NSIC Tournament. The Wolves recorded a first-round win over Upper Iowa at home and fell to NCAA Regional participant Augustana from the Sanford Pentagon. Laurie Rogers opened the award season for the Wolves as an honoree on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® team. The senior also grabbed second team NSIC AllConference accolades alongside teammate, and first teamer, Kailee Oliverson. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Northern went 10-5 in dual action in 2022-23 and capped off their season with three competing at the NCAA National Championships. The Wolves brought home top-25 victories over No. 23 Southwest Minnesota State (25-10), No. 3 Nebraska Kearney (22-20), No. 17 Fort Hays State (40-0), and No. 14 UMary (17-17, tiebreaker). Northern closed out the regular season ranked 22nd in the NWCA Top-25 Coaches’ Poll. Wyatt Turnquist and Cole Huss kicked off award season for the Wolves, landing on the NSIC All-Conference first and second teams. The pair, alongside Devin Bahr, qualified for the NCAA National Championships. Turnquist led the team with a third-place finish, notching the first All-American honors of his career at 149 pounds. Huss grabbed his second straight All-American award, taking eight at 197 pounds. WRESTLING Northern State went 24-7 overall and 19-3 in the Northern Sun, qualifying for their 15th NCAA postseason appearance as the second seed in the NCAA Central Region. The Wolves won the regular season NSIC Championship, their fifth in the last six seasons. Saul Phillips garnered NSIC Coach of the Year honors and broke the 300-career win mark. The postseason accolades were numerous for the program and kicked off with Sam Masten, Jacksen Moni and Jordan Belka named to the NSIC All-Conference teams. Masten was named the North Division Player of the Year and went on to tally All-District honors from the D2CCA and NABC, as well as All-America awards. In addition, Belka and Masten recorded CSC Academic All-District® distinctions and Masten earned his way on to the Academic All-America® team. Belka capped off his award season as the NSIC/Bob Olson Outstanding Senior of the Year. MEN’S BASKETBALL WREST L I NG Wyatt Turnquist WOMEN ' S BASKETBAL L Laurie Rogers MEN ' S BASKETBAL L Sam Masten
NORTHERN TODAY 13 SPRING 2023 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | News With three weeks remaining in the regular season for Northern, the Wolves held a 10-20 record overall and 5-14 mark in the NSIC. NSU faced a variety of spring challenges due to the weather conditions in the area, playing contests in nine different cities across the Midwest. The NSIC Baseball Tournament is set for May 10-13 in Bismarck, N.D. For full coverage of the remainder of the spring seasons for the Wolves, including postseason berths and All-Conference awards, visit nsuwolves.com. Northern took seventh (women) and eighth (men) from the NSIC Indoor Championships in February, racking up a combined six NSIC AllConference performances from Kenzee Danielson (pole vault), Mary Franssen (1,000m), Jackson Harrison (3,000m and 5,000m), Glen Quayle (pole vault) and Renea Taylor (60m). In addition, Taylor qualified for the NCAA National Championships in the 60m and earned the first All-America honors of her career with an 11th place finish in the event. In addition, indoor school records fell in the 60m (Renea Taylor), mile (Josh Martin), 3,000m (Jackson Harrison), 1,000m (Mary Franssen), 5,000m (Jackson Harrison) and 600m (Mary Franssen). The Wolves faced a multitude of schedule changes through the spring season, due to prolonged winter conditions in the region. Through the mid-way mark of the spring season, the outdoor teams broke four school records in the 100m (Renea Taylor), 200m (Renea Taylor), 1,500m (Josh Martin) and 5,000m (Jackson Harrison). Three Wolves had hit national provisional marks with one ranked in the top-15 of the country in two events. For full coverage of the remainder of the spring seasons for the Wolves, visit nsuwolves.com. TRACK AND FIELD With two weeks remaining in the regular season for Northern State University, the Wolves held a 12-24 record overall and 6-10 mark in the Northern Sun. NSU sat in the ninth spot in the league standings, with the top-10 qualifying for the NSIC Softball Tournament set for May 3-6 in Rochester, Minn. For full coverage of the remainder of the spring seasons for the Wolves, including postseason berths and All-Conference awards, visit nsuwolves.com. SOFTBALL BASEBALL Northern went 8-7 in team competition in 2022-23, recording their first winning season in program history. The Wolves posted their best NSIC Championships finish since 2017 with four individual conference titles, five all-conference performances and a fifth-place team finish. In addition, two school records and four freshman records fell in the 100 IM, 400 Medley Relay, 200 Fly, 200 IM and 400 IM. Lilly Grebner became just the second single season 4-time NSIC Champion in program history, winning conference titles in the 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 Fly and 100 IM. She recorded NSIC All-Conference honors in each of the events and Lauren Forsyth added an All-Conference accolade in the 200 Fly. Grebner qualified for the NCAA Championships and capped off her season awards as the NSIC Freshman of the Year. SWIMMING SWIMMI NG Lilly Grebner TRACK AND F I E LD Renea Taylor SOFTBAL L Kyra Knudtson BASEBAL L Niko Pezonella
NORTHERN TODAY 14 SPRING 2023 Felipe Alfaia Alfaia graduated from NSU in 2012. He currently lives in Viera, Fla., where he is the Director of Marketing, CRM and Customer Experience at Embraer Executive Jets. His advice for current and future NSU students is to enjoy college. Get out of your room and experience it all. From the learning opportunities to the social activities and especially the new or different things you would not usually do “back home.” These experiences and the people you meet along the way can help inf luence your future in a meaningful way. Work hard, have fun and be safe. Kim Bowman Bowman graduated from NSU in 2008. She currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where she is the Senior VP Chief Talent Officer at Dacotah Bank. She said the opportunities Northern provided students allowed her to be involved in any area on campus, which had a huge impact on her both personally and professionally. She was able to be involved in any area she wanted. It allowed her to build necessary skills that would give her an advantage as she moved into the professional world. Jessica DesLauriers Jessica graduated in 2012 with her degree in biology. She currently lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., where she is the Director of Laboratory Services at Avera. Jessica said that what makes Northern so special is you are never just a number or a name on a roster. The professors and faculty know you on a personal level and want to help guide you toward a successful future. Laura Hauser Hauser graduated from NSU in 2015. She currently lives in Rapid City, S.D., where she is a partner at Bangs, McCullen, Butler, Foye & Simmons LLP. Her advice to current and future NSU students is if you have a question—ask it. Never hesitate. Even if your question is small or seems silly, ask it! Fallon Helm Helm graduated from NSU in 2008. She currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where she is a partner of C3 Retreats LLC, proprietor and owner of Advantage LLC, and founder-proprietor of Revive Day Spa and BABE. Her advice to current and future Northern students is to take every opportunity to network with community professionals, seek a mentor who inhabits the accomplishments and traits you wish to obtain in the future, volunteer for a cause you believe in, and maximize the experience in the field you are going to prior to beginning your career. AJ Hoffman Hoffman graduated from Northern in 2009. He currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where he is the co-owner of SoDak Sports. When asked what advice he would give to current and future NSU students, he said to find something you are passionate about and go for it. Apply yourself; what you put in is what you get out. Sarah Honerman Honerman graduated from NSU in 2013. She currently lives in Mankato, Minn., where she is a third-year graduate assistant at Minnesota State University Mankato. When asked how Northern impacted her life, she mentioned that NSU is where her love of theater really began to blossom. Daniel Yurgaitis and Larry Wild empowered her to learn new aspects of the theater, begin honing her skills and follow NSU Foundation Announces Inaugural Class of ‘Leaders of the Pack’ The Northern State Alumni Association is proud to present the first class of the Leaders of the Pack, a new annual award to honor alumni under the age of 40 to celebrate the impact made in each individual’s career, community or personal life. Felipe Alfaia AJ Hoffman Kim Bowman Sarah Honerman Jessica DesLauriers Nichole Markworth Laura Hauser Lauren Read Fallon Helm Brian Sumption
NORTHERN TODAY 15 SPRING 2023 her passion. Her time as a secondary education major afforded her the opportunity to grow her skills as a teacher and develop her love for helping students find their passions. Nichole Markworth Markworth graduated from Northern in 2013. She currently lives in Madison, Minn., where she is a music teacher at Lac qui Parle Valley. When asked what advice she would give to current and future NSU students, she said to always be yourself. Don’t try to change for anyone else, and do not let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. If they do...prove them wrong! Go out and do it 10 times better than they expected. Take advantage of opportunities provided to you. You will never get this time back, so make the most out of it! Lauren Read Read graduated from NSU in 2015. She currently lives in Kalama, Wash., where she is the Mobility Management Coordinator for the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG). When asked what advice she would give to current and future NSU students, she said to take advantage of as many programs and activities while at Northern. Join a club, play a sport, do anything you can to immerse yourself in campus life. You won’t be disappointed! Brian Sumption Sumption graduated from Northern in 2018. He currently lives in Minneapolis, Minn., where he is a CPA and entrepreneur. His advice for current and future Wolves is to get involved in absolutely everything you can. If you have the slightest interest in an event or opportunity, he suggests going for it. The worst thing that could happen is making a small sacrifice of your time, but the experiences gained will be immeasurable. Don’t take your classes for granted and get to know your professors well. The life insight you gain by getting to know another person, especially one who is there and willing to pass on their knowledge, is invaluable. Eliza Brooks, daughter of NSU alumna, Sabrena Brooks (2015) and Robert If you are interested in showing off your little ones in their favorite NSU gear, submit your photo to nsualumni@northern.edu or tag our account in your next social media post. Weston Lorenz, son of alumnus Lucas Lorenz (2018) and NSU Foundation employee, Morghan Lorenz Mac Huber, son of Lindsey (2008) and Logan Huber Madeline Lewno, daughter of Steve and Jamie (2009) Sawyer Bowman, son of Kim (2008) and Kaleb (2009) Annaliese Coughlin, daughter of Ian (2017) and Jasmine (2019) Kohan Fitzgerald, son of Keith (2008) and Brandi (2008) Leo Rudolph, son of JC (2019) and Lorisa (2019) Wakely Cerv, niece of current student wrestler, Wyatt Turnquist Landon Mielke, son of alumna Brenna Mielke (2017) and grandson of long time NSU employee, Jerilyn Mielke Make sure to use the hashtag #NSUWolfPups to be featured in our future monthly Wolf Pups Facebook posts!
NORTHERN TODAY 16 SPRING 2023 Millicent Atkins Northern State College teaching degree 1940 Kimberly (Roseland) Bowman Bachelor of Science in Economics and Banking and Financial Services, 2008 The Northern State University Foundation has announced the 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame inductees. This year, the NSU Foundation will honor the following alumni: Millicent Atkins graduated from Northern State College in 1940 with a teaching degree. Born March 12, 1919, Atkins grew up and attended school in Columbia, S.D., graduating from Columbia High school. She continued her education through college, achieving a teaching degree at Northern. Following college, Atkins taught school for almost a decade, before returning to farming near Columbia, where she spent most of her years. Atkins was a member of the Congregational Church of Columbia and Farm Bureau, where she at one time served as Secretary. She had a love for reading and friendships she built farming in the Aberdeen and Columbia area. Atkins passed away on July 25, 2012. At the time of her passing, Atkins generously donated a $15 million estate gift to Northern State University to benefit the NSU School of Education. In 2014, the “Chronicle of Philanthropy,” a journal in Washington, D.C., placed Atkins on its list of the top 50 most generous Americans. Following this generous gift, Northern renamed its School of Education as the Millicent Atkins School of Education in 2015 to honor the legacy of Millicent Atkins. A statue of Atkins was placed on the corner of the Gerber Education Building. Distinguished Alumni/Philanthropist Award Alumni Service Award Kim Bowman graduated from Northern in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Financial Services. Bowman began her banking career with Dacotah Bank in 2005. During her career, she worked in Talent Management and Human Resources for 15 years, and two years in the internal audit department. In January 2023, she was named Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer. At Northern, Bowman was active in: Women’s Basketball, 2004-05; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2004-05; Student Government – School of Business Senator; member of the SBAC (Student Budget Appropriates Committee), 2005-2008; Student Ambassadors – member and executive officer; Thunder the Mascot for almost two years, 20052008; Student Orientation Leader, 2005; Business and Accounting Club, 2005-2008; Newman Center Club/Catholics in Action, 2004-2008; volunteer for Christians in Christ Services, 2004-2006; “Beauty and the Beast” musical, fall 2005; student volunteer and speaker for NSU Foundation events; student rep for Northern Night Committee, 2005 (still active member); and student rep for Wolves Club Committee. After college, she has been active with the NSU Foundation Audit and Finance Committee, 2009-2011; NSU Alumni Board, May 2008-present (including a few years as president); Northern Night Committee, fall 2005-present; search committee for the Dean of the School of Business, 2023; NSU Banking and Financial Services Advisory Board, November 2022; and Wolves Club member. Her professional awards and memberships include: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) – International Foundation for Employee Benefits; Predictive Index © Analyst – PI Worldwide; Graduate School of Banking Human Resource Management; recipient of the 2019 SDBA/Prochnow Educational Foundation Scholarship; Aberdeen Area Human Resource Association through Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM); served as board president and delegate for state chapter for two years; and South Dakota World at Work Board of Directors. Her community service awards and memberships include: American Red Cross Eastern South Dakota Board of Directors; Volunteer and Mission Capacity Building Committee; Avera St. Luke’s Patient and Family Advisory Board; Aberdeen Roncalli Ball Committee; Aberdeen Roncalli Youth Boys Basketball Committee; and the NSU “Leader of the Pack” Award. Bowman and her husband, Kaleb, have four children. “NSU gave me the opportunity to be a part of anything and everything I wanted to try. I am so fortunate to have been given that opportunity,” Bowman said. “I am a very passionate person, especially with organizations I support. NSU is such a big part of my life and I love supporting it in any and all ways and in all areas of the university. It’s easy to be a supporter of football or basketball, but it is so important to also support all sports, fine arts and academics. This university doesn’t exist if one of these things fails—all areas of campus are interdependent on each other for success.” NSU announces 2023 Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame inductees
NORTHERN TODAY 17 SPRING 2023 Barbara Felderman Bachelor of Science in Teaching 1973 Matt Meuleners Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Fitness 2013 The 1953 football team went 8-0 under the direction of head coach Clark Swisher en route to the program’s 15th South Dakota State Championship. The squad recorded double digit victories over every opponent, including a 46-0 shutout of Valley City State to cap off the season. Jim Kretchman, Al Weisbeck and Bill Jordan were named to the SoDak Sports All-State team, while Clark Swisher tabbed Honorary Coach accolades. In addition, Don Vogt, LeRoy Nikolas and Bob Tracy were named to the second and third team. Kretchman set the single season record of years per rush at 9.7 and total rushing touchdowns at 16. Members of the 1953 football team include Ed Dosch, Bill Nikolas, Dave Cody, Jim Kretchman, Walter Fiegel, Dave Hazeltine, Mel Tuscher, Luther Dappen, Ed James, Harold Kirchgasler, LeRoy Nikolas, Bill Taylor, Ken Mullan, Bob Tippy, Herb Cochrane, Jim Prescott, Don Lowenstein, Cal Johnson, Bob Tracy, Don Heckathorn, Bill Jordan, Joe Claf lin, Gene Schlekeway, Dave Sabatka, Gary Shipley, Don Vogt, Al Wiesbecker, George Larson, Dick Gross, Jim Cordts, Ed Hoisington, Don Pearson, LeRoy Tuscher, Gilbert Watson and Larry Krein, as well as coaches Bob Wachs and Clark Swisher. Kretchman Coaching Award Barb Felderman graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and was inducted into the Northern State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995 as a studentathlete with the volleyball and women’s basketball programs. In 2023, Felderman joins a prestigious group honored with the Kretchman Coaching Award. Following her graduation from Northern, Felderman was appointed the first woman coach in the history of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981. She led the volleyball and women’s basketball programs for the Hardrockers, concluding her coaching career with women’s basketball in 2013 accumulating over 780 career wins. She led the women’s basketball program to 11 conference championships and nine NAIA appearances. Her teams advanced to the Sweet 16 on five occasions, as well as the Final Four in 1998 and 1999. In addition, Hardrocker volleyball captured seven conference titles in her 13 seasons at the helm. Felderman led the men’s tennis program for a small stint, advancing to two NAIA National Tournaments. Her coaching stops include eight years at Kodoka and Pierre high schools, assistant basketball and softball positions at the University of Wyoming, and a head softball position at Ball State. The 1973 S.D. Mines and Technology volleyball team was honored as the South Dakota Collegiate Team of the Year by the Sportswriters Association. She was honored by the Sportswriters Association as the South Dakota College Coach of the Year in 1991 and 1998, and was multiple time Conference and District Coach of the Year in women’s basketball and men’s tennis. Felderman is a member of the NSU Hall of Fame, Rapid City Sports Hall of Fame, South Dakota Softball Hall of Fame, South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame Inductees Kyle Johnson Bachelor of Science in Professional Accounting and Finance 2000 Kyle Johnson graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Accounting and Finance. He was a member of both the men’s basketball and men’s track and field teams from 1996-2000. Johnson played on three NSIC Championship men’s basketball teams in 1996-97, 1997-98 and 1998-99. As a jumper with the track and field team, Johnson was a 13-time NSIC All-Conference performer. He won seven NSIC Championships in the long jump (1996, 1997), triple jump (1996, 1997, 2000), and high jump (1996, 1997). In addition, Johnson earned NSIC Athlete of the Year honors in 1997 for outdoor track and field. He was the 1999 Northern State Clark Swisher Award recipient and a three-time NSU track and field MVP. He is the owner and a mortgage consultant for Quality Choice Mortgage in Andover, Minn., since 2004. He is a member of the Minnesota Mortgage Association and has been recognized as Top Agent Magazine’s 2015 Featured Mortgage Professional, Angie’s List Super Service Award recipient, and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Magazine Top Mortgage Professionals Award honoree from 20112022. Kyle and his wife, Katherine, have two children. Matt Meuleners graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Fitness, competing for the wrestling program from 2010-2013. He is the first and only four-time NCAA All-American in program history and a two-time NCAA National Champion. Meuleners is one of 11 Wolves to record over 100 career victories, holding the best record in program history at 145-39. In addition, he was a four-time NSIC AllConference performer and the 2011-12 NSIC Wrestler of the Year. Meuleners earned his first All-American honors, taking eighth at 197 pounds in 2010. He followed that up with back-to-back NCAA National Champion performances at 285 pounds in 2011 and 2012. Meuleners capped off his Northern career taking second at 285 pounds in 2013 and was honored as the NSU Clark Swisher Award recipient. Following graduation, Meuleners was a U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier in 2016, three-time place winner at the Dave Schultz Memorial Tournament, two-time U.S. World Team Trials Qualifier, and three-time U.S. Open Senior Freestyle All-American. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Central Missouri in 2019. Matt and his wife, Jessica, have two children.
NORTHERN TODAY 18 SPRING 2023 CLASS NOTES 1975 Michael Schnabel, a business administration graduate, wrote a memoir that chronicles his daughter’s fight to survive her cancer diagnosis in order to live life with her newborn son and the author’s grandson. “Daddy’s Girl: A Father, His Daughter, and the Deadly Battle She Won” was released in March 2023. 1981 Brad Wilkins retired June 30, 2022, after 41 years at the Salem/McCook Central School District in Salem, S.D. He spent 18 years teaching Industrial Tech, and the last 23 years as the District’s Network Admin./Tech. Director. 2001 Onna (Webster) LeBeau was newly selected as the Director of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Economic Development. 2006 Kristie Martin was named the Market President for Dacotah Bank in Aberdeen in 2022. 1966 Warren Hunstad celebrated his 80th birthday on March 1, 2023. FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY Wayne and Donna Fischer, of Aberdeen, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2022. 1946 Selma (Job) Lapp, Eureka, S.D., on March 15, 2023. 1949 Donna (Maurseth) Stoia, Aberdeen, S.D., on Jan. 2, 2023. 1955 James DeForrest, Cape Coral, Fla., on March 23, 2023. 1956 Wesley Ries, Great Falls, Mont., on Dec. 25, 2022. 1957/59 Richard Kline, Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 16, 2023. 1958 Phyllis (Goreham) Osness, Langford, S.D., on April 6, 2023. 1959, Sonia (Knudson) Jordre, Aberdeen, S.D., on Nov. 10, 2022. 1960, Gerald “Jerry” Henley, Denver, Colo., on Dec. 2, 2022. 1961/81, Jane (Arithson) Rogers, Rapid City, S.D., on Jan. 18, 2023. 1965, Sister Rose Palm, Watertown, S.D., on Feb. 28, 2023. 1965/66, Leon Tobin, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 31, 2023. 1967, Marvin Maule, Junction City, Kan., on Nov. 5, 2022. Kathleen (Holweger) Widicker, Bowdon, N.D., on March 30, 2023. 1967/76/83, LaVonne (Jones) Helmer, Groton, S.D., on March 30, 2023. 1968, John Bender, Aberdeen, S.D., on Dec. 21, 2022. 1969, Mary Jo (Raney) Button, Aberdeen, S.D., on Nov. 18, 2022. 1970 Bernard Hanse, Claremont, S.D., on Dec. 12, 2022. Dennis Darrington, Waubay, S.D., on March 12, 2023. 1971 Marjorie (Bauer) Buechler, Edina, Minn., on Jan. 18, 2023. 1972 Ann (Burnap) Severine, Santa Fe, N.M., on Jan. 1, 2023. 1973 Carol (Schumacher) Dormady, Aberdeen, S.D., on Nov. 3, 2022. 1974 Ken Melius, Sioux Falls, S.D., on Jan. 6, 2023. Jacqueline (Hinckley) Wagner, Groton, S.D., on Feb. 27, 2023. CELEBRATIONS IN MEMORIAM Alumni | NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY Clothing and Giftware Coupon code NT23 Valid June 12-July 14, 2023 bookstore.northern.edu Visit bookstore.northern.edu ONLINE AND IN STORE
NORTHERN TODAY 19 SPRING 2023 Rose Ann (Schmidt) Waldt, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 11, 2023. Richard Zephier, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 7, 2023. 1976/89 Carol (Longbrake) Coleman, Spearfish, S.D., on Feb. 21, 2023. 1977 Kim Crossan, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 12, 2023. 1987 Varlona (Valnes) Hagen, Sioux Falls, S.D., on Jan. 9, 2023. 1991 Linda Allbee, Grand Forks, N.D., on Jan. 18, 2023. 1991/94 Mary (Acklin) Haar, Bath, S.D., on Feb. 19, 2023 1992 Nora Schaffer, Aberdeen, S.D., on Dec. 28, 2022. Karen (Lundquist) Chang, Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 18, 2023. FACULTY, Richard L. Kline, Professor Emeritus of English and Registrar Emeritus of Northern State University, passed away at age 91 on Feb. 16, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy; his sons, Steven and Joel, and their families; his siblings; and extended family. Kline was most proud of his membership in the Congregational Church; his military service; and 37 years dedicated to education including three years at Monroe Junior High, four years at Aberdeen Central High School and 30 years at Northern. In lieu of memorials, please consider a donation to the Hansen-Kline Scholarship Endowment through the NSU Foundation. NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | Alumni We want to hear from you! Send us your class notes at nsualumni@northern.edu. JOSH TRANDALL , an alumnus, Wolves Hall of Fame inductee and E-Learning Center teacher, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after battling ALS. At Northern, Josh worked as a Master Teacher of Spanish at the E-Learning Center since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Composite Health and Physical Education in 1996 and his master’s degree in 1999, both from NSU. A Wolves Track and Field Team member, he achieved All-American status in 1993 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Josh is survived by his wife, Marianne, and their children, Jackson and Abby. Josh’s journey with ALS was featured in a recent news article, entitled, “Living Each Day as if it’s the Greatest Day Ever.” It’s clear that Josh was a remarkable person who impacted everyone he met— including the Northern community throughout his years as a student, athlete and educator. Below, his friends and colleagues share their tributes: “The Northern State Track and Field family lost a legendary member. Josh will be remembered for his contagious smile and his great sense of humor. He was so proud of his Northern roots. He was a great mentor to all he coached and taught over the years. His positive attitude and inspiration left his mark on everyone. He will be greatly missed.” - Lynne Dingman, NSU Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach. “Josh Trandall will be greatly missed as a husband, father, teacher, and mentor and by all that knew him. He was not only an exceptional e-learning teacher, he was a Hall of Fame athlete at NSU, holding numerous school records. He remained active at NSU by starting track meets, working with coaches and supporting the Wolves.” - Zach Flakus, NSU Foundation President and CEO. “Josh garnered respect from his students and partner schools because he genuinely cared about his students and truly enjoyed the Spanish culture and language he taught. All of us in NSU E-Learning deeply miss Josh and will always be inspired by his love of teaching as well as his patience and sense of humor.” - Mary Cundy, E-Learning Principal Memorials can be directed to the Josh Trandall memorial track endowment at the NSU Foundation in his memory, or to the First United Methodist Church Radio Broadcast. Josh Trandall IN MEMORIAM
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