Contents n o r t h e r n s t at e u n i v e r s i t y s u m m e r 2 0 1 1 Former NSU International Exchange Program students Qian Zhao, Ran Li, Changyi You, Xiao Liang and Yan Geng pose in front of the Great Wall of China. 2 northern today 4 6 6 6 7 8 9 11 DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN by Richelle Braun Brenda Dreyer EDITOR Brenda Dreyer DESIGN Jennifer Vaughn FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND CEO Todd Jordre ADDRESS FOR MAGAZINE INQUIRIES: University Relations Northern State University 1200 South Jay Street Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 brenda.dreyer@northern.edu About Northern State University Northern State University is a premier residential, liberal arts institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities. In August of 2010 NSU was again named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. For more information about NSU, visit our Web site at www.northern.edu. SENIOR CABINET Dr. James M. Smith, President Dr. Thomas Hawley, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ms. Debbi Bumpous, Chief Information Officer, NET Services Ms. Brenda Dreyer, Director, University Relations Mr. Don Erlenbusch, Vice President for Finance and Administration Mr. Todd Jordre, Foundation President and CEO Mr. John Meyer, University Counsel Ms. Rhoda Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs Mr. Bob Olson, Athletic Director, University Athletics northern travels Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, and Busan the next chapter Northern State University held its 109th Commencement ceremony on Sat, May 7, in the Joseph H. Barnett Physical Education and Convention Center with 275 degree candidates eligible for graduation. nsu students win big in sioux falls Northern State University students Lee Ertman, Jason Schumacher, Sarah Ekrem and Shawn Mason took top honors in the student category at the Governor’s Giant Vision Awards, presented at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference. interns working for senator johnson Northern State University Banking and Financial services students hosted South Dakota’s senior Senator Tim Johnson recently in Aberdeen. behind the scenes As the curtain closed at the end of the 201011 theater season, and another successful year of plays, concerts, and community events is in the history books, the Northern State community prepares to say goodbye to one of their own. sports wrap The Northern State University athletic teams celebrated a national championship and prominent national and conference tournament appearances at the conclusion of the winter sports season. alumni news Alumni accomplishments, births, weddings, anniversaries and deaths. Gyspy Days Join us for Gypsy Days, Oct. 8, 2011. on the cover tanya vassar, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Letter from the president northern today 3 I was honored to be part of a delegation from Northern State that spent two weeks in March visiting our partner universities throughout China and Korea. The purposes for this visit were to discuss the enrollment of additional English as a Second Language (ESL) students, to enact new two-plus-two programs, to begin comprehensive faculty exchanges, to enhance study abroad opportunities, to increase dual degree participation, to establish alumni chapters in Asia, and to expand use of our existing exchange agreements. On all of these fronts, I believe that our talks were highly productive. During the twelve days in Asia we visited eleven universities. We held alumni events in Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, and Busan. The large turnout at each of these events, by former students and partner university representatives, was indeed heartwarming. We have begun to establish alumni coordinators for each of the aforementioned cities – the obvious goal here is to keep our institution close to the forefront of thought on behalf of all students who have studied at Northern State University. Given the 10% reduction in state support to higher education by the South Dakota Legislature, the establishment of these multinational agreements is now truly essential. Likewise, NSU is perfectly positioned to bring these complex agreements to life. I was delighted to see how powerfully the NSU delegation worked to make this outcome a reality. Certainly the test of time will be our best barometer as to the real successes of these efforts. However, I am extremely pleased to report that all indicators, to date, appear to be highly positive. Finally, let me share with you that the beginning of the fall semester is literally just a few weeks away and all indications look very positive regarding our anticipated enrollment numbers. Several major construction projects on the Barnett Center and Student Center additions have begun, as well, and final preparations are being made to many projects that will be wrapping up before the first day of class. I hope you’ll have a chance to visit campus soon and see our growth and expansion with your own eyes. I truly believe you’ll be impressed with all that we are doing in some of the most difficult economic times I have encountered in my nearly twenty-five years working in higher education. Northern is moving to the best of the world and, it quite frankly, shows. “I truly believe you’ll be impressed with all that we are doing…” “During the twelve days in Asia we visited eleven universities. We held alumni events in Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, and Busan.” president james m. smith see page 4 for photographs
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Today, Daschle is a senior policy advisor to the law firm DLA Piper where he provides strategic advice on public policy issues such as climate change, energy, health care, trade, financial services and telecommunications. Dr. Tom Hawley, Northern State University Provost/ Vice President of Academic Affairs, announced the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Faculty Member Award is Dr. Erin Fouberg, associate professor of geography and serves as academic advisor for the NSU Honors Program. Dr. Fouberg was selected for this honor based on her service to the community, as well as teaching and research excellence at NSU. She earned a B.S. from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C., and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. The Next Chapter News northern NSU Students Win Big in Sioux Falls Northern State University held its 109th Commencement ceremony on Sat, May 7, in the Joseph H. Barnett Physical Education and Convention Center with 275 degree candidates eligible for graduation. Former Senate Majority Leader TomDaschle delivered the commencement address, and was also presented with an honorary doctorate by President James M. Smith during the ceremony. Daschle, an Aberdeen native, was first elected to the first of four terms in the United States House of Representatives in 1978 and joined the United States Senate in 1986 where he served as minority leader and later as majority leader. 6 northern today Northern State University Banking and Financial services students hosted South Dakota’s senior Senator Tim Johnson recently in Aberdeen. Senator Johnson, who also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee was on campus to visit with students about the banking industry and to announce the creation of an internship program for NSU students in the banking field along with him on the Senate Banking Committee. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students,” said Banking and Financial Services Professor Stan Vinson. “The experience of working next to this very influential committee in our capitol will open many doors to them after graduation.” Whitney Morsching, Aberdeen, and Chelsey Siebrands, Willow Lake, have been selected as the first interns with Senator Johnson on the Senate Banking Committee. Morsching is a 2011 graduate of NSU with a dual major in Finance/Economics. Following her internship, she plans to attend graduate school majoring in Applied Economics at University of North Dakota. Siebrands is also a 2011 graduate of NSU with a dual major in Banking and Financial Services and Professional Accountancy. Northern State University students Lee Ertman, Jason Schumacher, Sarah Ekrem and Shawn Mason took top honors in the student category at the Governor’s Giant Vision Awards, presented at the Governor’s Economic Development Conference. The students won for their potential new start up business “Great Plains Aquaponics”. The business focuses on growing plants hydroponically using algae or fish. In addition to their presentation the students created a booth, pamphlets, video and charts. Interns Working for Senator Johnson
After 32 years of behind the scenes work Larry Wild, assistant professor of theater, will retire from the university leaving behind a legacy of expertise in production design including sets and lights, and technical direction. When he came to NSU in 1979 Wild was a veteran in the theater world with teaching stints at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, W i l m i n g t o n College in W i l m i n g t o n , Ohio and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Penn. During his substantial time at the NSU Wild has be a part of thousands of plays, concerts, community events, countless classes and has mentored many people, both students and staff. He will be remembered most for his dedication to the NSU Theater department. “Literally, EVERY event that takes place in the Johnson Fine Arts Center (JFAC) including concerts, recitals, plays, guest speakers, commencements, dance recitals, community events and guest performances has Larry’s touch. He has humbly pursued excellence in his position and is the “behind the scenes” key to success in all of these events,” shared Dr. Alan LaFave, Dean of the School of Fine Arts. “Larry’s breadth and depth of knowledge of every little nook and cranny of JFAC surpasses anyone. He has meant more to fine arts, NSU, and the Aberdeen community/ region than I am able to adequately describe.” Larry is appreciated equally for his e x t r a o r d i n a r y service to the School of Fine Arts and the Aberdeen community. His larger than life presence will be sorely missed by students, staff and faculty alike. “Larry is one of the most dedicated and devoted employees and supporters of NSU that I have ever known. We will miss him greatly and wish him much success and happiness in his retirement,” added LaFave. “I hope we will still see him and Margaret at our events and look forward to perhaps seeing his contributions continue with the Northern Fort Summer Playhouse in the summer and as an online professor of theater appreciation.” northern today 7 “He has humbly pursued excellence in his position and is the ‘behind the scenes’ key to success…” Behind the scenes… News northern “Literally, EVERY event that takes place in the Johnson Fine Arts Center including concerts, recitals, plays, guest speakers, commencements, dance recitals, community events and guest performances has Larry’s touch…” Dr. Alan LaFave, Dean of the School of Fine Arts As the curtain closed at the end of the 2010-11 theater season, and another successful year of plays, concerts, and community events is in the history books, the Northern State community prepares to say goodbye to one of their own. “Larry is one of the most dedicated and devoted employees and supporters of NSU that I have ever known.” Dr. Alan LaFave
The NSIC Britton/Kelly nominees are Mike Zerr, Aberdeen, S.D. and Tanya Vassar, Cheyenne, Wyo. The Britton Award was created in 1985 in honor of Dr. William Britton, a longtime faculty representative at Bemidji State University. The Kelly Award is named in honor of Willis R. Kelly, an associate professor of physical education at the University of Minnesota, Morris. A member of the NSIC Hall of Fame, Kelly also coordinated the Minnesota-Morris Physical Education Department from 1970-87. She became the first director of women’s intercollegiate athletics at Minnesota-Morris in 1976 and was later promoted to athletic director for the whole department. Kelly passed away in 1988. Sophomore Matt Meuleners turned back the No. 3 and No. 1 ranked wrestlers in the nation to his first career NCAA Division II national title, winning the heavyweight division at the 2011 NCAA championships. Meuleners, who also earnedhis second career All-America status, became the Wolves’ first ever NCAA Division II national champion. In indoor track and field, Senior Calvin McGruder and sophomore Luke Hauert competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships, ending their indoor seasons with competitions in the long jump and 60 meter hurdles. Hauert ended the season with an eleventh place finish in the prelims of the 60 meter hurdles. He missed the final round by .18 of a second and by three places. During the 2011 season, Luke added a third Northern Sun Intercollegiate (NSIC) All-Conference selection to his performance repertoire by setting a new meet record running a time of 8.10 in the prelims. McGruder finished his season with a tenth place finish at the indoor national meet in the long jump leaping 23’1.25”. He is a two time indoor and outdoor All-American in the long jump. This season, Calvin received All-Central Region and All-Conference accolades in the long and triple jump. At the NSIC Indoor Championship meet he finished second in the long and won the high jump competition. The NSU Women’s Basketball team advanced to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference/Sanford Health tournament semifinals. In this match up the Wolves faced the Concordia UniversitySt. Paul Golden Bears. The Bears edged Northern State University 74-67 to advance to the championship game and ended NSU’s hopes for their first conference tournament championship since moving to Division II. The Wolves, who were playing in their eighth tournament semifinals since 2000, fell to 1-7 in second round games and now sit at 20-8 on the season. NSU was the second seed in the tournament by virtue of their two regular-season wins over the Golden Bears, who were able to exact their revenge to move to 19-9 overall. 8 northern today Sports northern Sports Wrap The Northern State University athletic teams celebrated a national championship and prominent national and conference tournament appearances at the conclusion of the winter sports season. The Myles Brand recipients are back row (L-R): Dee Wood, Bothel, Wash.; Jordan Schaffer, Redfield, S.D.; Whitney Morsching, Aberdeen, S.D.; Katy Oelke, Chaska, Minn.; Jodi Reinschmidt, St. Michael, Minn.; Tom Parks, Cheyenne, Wyo.; front row (L-R): Kendra Titze, Aberdeen, S.D. and Tanya Vassar, Cheyenne, Wyo. The honor, named for the late NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, is bestowed to senior NSIC student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher, are exhausting their eligibility and are on track to graduate. Each studentathlete will be recognized by the NSIC with a certificate of achievement and a wrist watch. The Swisher/Wolfe Outstanding Senior Athlete (NSU award) recipients are Mike Zerr, Aberdeen and Jodi Reinschmidt, St. Michael, Minn. Swisher/Wolfe Outstanding Senior Athlete NSIC Britton/Kelly Nominees Myles Brand Recipients tanya vassar, Cheyenne, Wyo. jon evenson, Lisbon, N.D. matt meuleners, Young America, Minn.
northern today 9 News alumni Cash, Farm Land and Cattle As we begin the fiscal year, we would like to update you on the “Northern Impact” Capital Campaign. The response to date has been overwhelming! We have just surpassed the $25 million dollar mark on our way to a goal of $27.2 million. With about 12 months left, we still need your help in reaching this goal. We have received gifts of stock, cash, farm land and even cattle! Gifts of every size are essential and can have a tremendous impact on the mission of Northern and the lives of the students. We would ask you to consider establishing an endowment in your family name or in honor of a mentor or friend. With deepest gratitude we thank you for your support of Northern and for considering a gift to The Northern Impact Campaign! All the best, Todd Jordre President and CEO NSU Foundation capital campaignupdate total campaign goal: $27,250,000 over 5 years 5 million 10 million 15 million 20 million 25 million 27.2 million by July 2012 1967 Richard Bleth Underwood, Iowa received a lifetime service award by the Iowa Wrestling Association. 1972 Michael Levsen Aberdeen, S.D. was presented the key to the city of Aberdeen. 1975 Steve Riedel Huron, S.D. has recently released a book entitled “A Homestead Holiday.” 1979 Lorne Aadland Veblen, S.D. was recently promoted to the Tribal Liaison position with Natural Resource Conservation Service working with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate based out of Sisseton, S.D. 1987 Scott Spanton San Antonio, Texas has recently released a book entitled “Coaches Choice: Coaching the Five Wide Empty Offense.” 1990 B.J. Schaefbauer Aberdeen, S.D. was named the president of Primose Retirement Communities in Dec. 2010. 1991 William Martens Aberdeen, S.D. was selected by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association to be a finalist for the national cross country coach of the year award. 1992 Lana (Anderson) Bauer Sioux Falls, S.D. received the coaches hall of fame award for gymnastics. 1996 Donna Goebel Spencer, Iowa received the 2010 Teacher of the Year award for Northwest Iowa. 2010 Amanda Madden Aberdeen, S.D. was named the 2010 South Dakota College Women’s Athlete of the Year by the South Dakota Sports Writers Association. Faculty Virginia Lewis Aberdeen, S.D. has recently released a book entitled “Shön kästnerisch verfahren.” Don Meyer Aberdeen, S.D. received the 2011 Guardians of the Game Pillar Award for Leadership from the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Friend Clyde Mork Aberdeen, S.D. was given Saipan Medal for his service in WWII. Paul Leon Abderdeen, S.D. and wife Therese were inducted into the Roncalli Hall of Fame. MeChelle (Borchard) Lang Aberdeen, S.D. was named the top loan officer for area 6 by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority. Nathan Reede Aberdeen, S.D. was featured in Prairie Business December 2010 magazine article “40 under 40.” Jeff Scheel Aberdeen, S.D. was featured in Prairie Business December 2010 magazine article “40 under 40.” Steve Stickelmyer Aberdeen, S.D. was featured in Prairie Business December 2010 magazine article “40 under 40.” Kurt Ratzlaff Sioux Falls, S.D. was elected the 2011 secretary for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota Board of Directors. Anniversaries 1948 Kathryn (Kahoe) Compton Wichita, Kan. and husband Bill celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Feb. 25, 2011. 1960 Bruce Carson Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Gwen(Nelson) (‘56) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2011. Chandler, Arizona Alumni Reunion Left to Right: Dave Harvey B’86, Doug Lynde B’85, Todd Ford, B’84 & MS’86
News alumni 10 northern today NCAA Final Four – Coach Meyer Receives NABC Guardian of the Game Award for Leadership Left to right: Logan Flora, Kyle Schwan B’08, Dan Magrino B’08, Randy Baruth, Coach Don Meyer, Sundance Wicks B’04 and MS’06, Brendan O’Conner, Luke Wicks MS’08, Dan DeWitt B’09, Steve Smiley B’04 1963 Larry Klapperich Groton, S.D. and wife Sharon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 29, 2010. Paul Picotte Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Ida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2010. 1970 Bonnie (Thompson) Kary Eureka, S.D. and husband Mel celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 6, 2011. Conald Burgard Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Judy (Schmidt) (‘70) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Mar. 23, 2011. 1972 Diane Schultz Aberdeen, S.D. and husband John celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Jan. 15, 2011. 1974 Larry Birchem Bowdle, S.D. and his wife Peggy (Schultz) (‘75) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Apr. 11, 2011. 1979 Lorne Aadland Veblen, S.D. and wife Trish (Adams) celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Sept. 13, 2010. 1981 Lois (Krueger) Ristau Mansfield, S.D. and husband Robert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28, 2010. 1983 Beth (Olson) Duerre Bristol, S.D. and husband, Robert, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Oct. 17, 2010. 1984 Janet (Schneider) Enstad Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Glenn celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15, 2011. 1990 Cheryl (Mendenhall) Brown Ellendale, N.D. and husband Rev. Tim celebrated their 25th anniversary on Nov. 27, 2010. Friend Larry Frost Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Connie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7, 2010. Larry Wolff Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Verneda celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2010. Jan Bohling Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Paul celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2010. Donald Lehr Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Lorraine celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Mar. 15, 2011. Births 1975 Daniel Kaiser Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Laura a son Jaxon Daniel on Oct. 5, 2010. 1992 Jodi (Schauer) Waltman Wetonka, S.D. and husband Rob a son Jackson Mitchell on Jan. 3, 2011. 1995 Todd Neuendorf Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Jamie (Rice)(‘03) a daughter Paxton Elizabeth on Dec. 15, 2010. 1998 Toni (Wolff) Lotton Madison Lake, Minn. and husband Dustin a son Trendin Lee on Sep. 30, 2010. Shawn Schmidt Mobridge, S.D. and wife Lonna a son Kale Roland on Jan. 6, 2011. 1999 Nichol (Pownell) Townsend Warner, S.D. and husband Gaylon a daughter Kya Nichol on Feb. 9, 2011. 2000 Laura (Jark) Haven Brentford, S.D. and husband Jeremy a daughter Lily on Oct. 27, 2010. Mark Stoks Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Elizabeth (Barton) (‘04) a son Caleb Mark on Dec. 16, 2010. 2001 Tyler Carson Lincoln, Neb. and wife, Eva, a son Chase Evan on Sept. 17, 2010. St. Paul, Minnesota Coach Meyer Reception Standing (left to right): Mary Jo Starkle, Kelly (Starkle) Flesche B’82, Darold Dornbush B’81, Brent Dodds B’97, Shannan Dodds, Mark Blake, Julie Blake, Lori Swanell, Sally Lux, Jeff Lux B’79, Carmen Meyer, Susan Siefkes B‘87, Wayne Hamilton Sitting (left to right): Bill Arns, Jo Lynn Arns, Jaclyn (Arns) Bammert B’08, Dan DeWitt B’09, Clare DeWitt, Karen DeWitt, Coach Don Meyer I Hate Winter / NSU Alumni Basketball Game Back row (left to right): Megan Kusler B’10, Coach Curt Fredrickson B’74 & MS’77, Nikki (Jensen) Karst, Noelle (Hall) Bergan B’08, Coach Brent Pollari MS’06, Abby Oakland, Jessica (Braun) Deinert. Middle row (left to right): Miranda Boepple B’07 & B’09, Carolin (Becker) Magstadt B’07, Lennea Mueller B’10, Jaclyn (Arns) Bammert B’08, Kim Lewis B’08, Nikki Pudwill B’07, Amanda (Mikuska) Bain B’00, Ali Chmielewski B’06. Front row (left to right): Amanda Colenz B’08, Ryanne Brockhaus B’08, Lindsey Utter B’07, Kristie (Chmielewski) McKesson B’06, Sara (Jensen) Nelson B’06.
northern today 11 News alumni Amy (Nelson) Hermann Redfield, S.D. and husband Jason a son Kasey Layne on Nov. 12, 2010. Melissa (Lehr) Fisher Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Paul a son Creighton Lester on Nov. 4, 2010. Melissa (Murphy) Bastian Milbank, S.D. and husband Matthew (‘01) a daughter Harper Ann on Oct. 1, 2009, and a daugher Hadley Dale on Feb. 21, 2011 . Justin Steckelberg Mesa, Ariz. and wife Hollie a son Grayson Allen on November 23, 2010. Sonya (Goehring) Wagner Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Jeff a son Cash Thomas on Oct. 14, 2010. 2002 Cecily M. (Schaefer) Joosten Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Jeffrey a son Tyler Henry on Oct. 2, 2010. 2003 Cory Anderson Aberdeen, S.D. and Jackie Gerlach, a son Levi Gust on Sept. 17, 2010. Michael J Hauge Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Amy a daughter Ivy Antonides on Oct. 3, 2010. Jesse Riggs Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Tessa a daughter Estelle Janet on Nov. 10, 2010. Melissa (Locke) Shuneman Milbank, S.D. and husband Tom two daughters Reese Annette on Apr. 21, 2007 and Avery Lynn on May 7, 2008. Shelley (Heitland) Barr Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Kevin a daughter Kendall Hope on January 29, 2011. Janelle Stahl Ladbury Fargo, N.D. and husband Jared a daughter Evalynn on Oct. 28, 2010. Matt Daigle B.A. 1999 in Advertising Design DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI & Philanthropist Award Robert Beckman B.S. 1967 in Mathematics and History Bob Olson B.S. 1977 in Teaching, M.S. 1980 Thursday, Oct. 6 NSU Royalty Coronation Johnson Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Northern Bound Day (Recruiting Day for Potential Students) 10 a.m. -3 p.m. NSU 50 Year Club Luncheon NSU Campus, 11:30 a.m. Alumni Campus Tours Meet at Barnett Center, 1-3 p.m. NSU Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Banquet Dakota Event Center, 5 p.m. Hosted by the NSU Foundation. NSU Volleyball vs Minnesota Crookston Barnett Center, 7 p.m. All Decades Men’s Basketball Reunion Dakota Event Center, 7 p.m. Hosted by the NSU Foundation All Decades Marching Band Reunion Dakota Event Center, 7 p.m. Hosted by the NSU Foundation Saturday, Oct. 8 NSU Gypsy Day Parade Main Street, 9 a.m. NSU Soccer vs. Minnesota-Duluth Jerde Field, 11 a.m. Alumni Tailgate 12 (noon), Clark Swisher Activities Complex Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association Wolves Football vs. Augustana College 2:30 p.m., Clark Swisher Activities Complex NSU Volleyball vs. MSU Moorhead Barnett Center, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 NSU Soccer vs. Bemidji State Jerde Field, 1 p.m. c o m e celebrate with us GYPSY d a y s 2 0 1 1 GOLD AWARD (Graduate of the Last Decade) HALL OF FAME Jennifer Seesz-Jones B.S. 1995 in Education Jay Kusler B.S. 1993 in Accounting Brent Sheehan B.S. 1999 in Education, M.S. 2001 Nichole (Hall) Wenz B.S. 2001 in Business D i s t i n g u i s h e d Alumni & Hall o f Fame GYPSY 2011 d a y s KRETCHMAN Coaching Award october 8, 2011
News alumni 12 northern today 2004 Donna (Roghair) DeLine Cairns, Queensland, Australia and husband William (‘03) a daughter Elinor Lucille on Sept. 9, 2010. 2004 Rebecca Backous Aberdeen, SD and Joshua Hoag a daughter, Addylan Rae on Mar, 9, 2011. 2005 Daniel Richardt Aberdeen, SD and wife Emily a son Brady John on Feb. 23, 2011. 2006 Christopher Woolverton Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Laura a son Marcus Christopher on Jan. 3, 2011. 2007 Colleen (McNeary) Hericks Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Scott a son Aiden Jerald Nov. 11, 2010. 2008 Jennilee (Miller) Phillips Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Jonathan a daughter Jaelynn Mae on Nov. 17, 2010. Christopher Roettele Columbia, S.D. and wife Audra a son Bennett Douglas on Jan. 4, 2011. 2009 Jennifer (Himes) Stoddard Bath, S.D. and husband Kyle a son Brayden Marshall on Nov. 29, 2010. Michelle (Imberi) Erdmann Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Ethan a daughter Kaylee Sharleen on Feb. 27, 2011. Friend John C. Kannegieter Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Megan a daughter Hazel Milly on Aug. 24, 2010. Mike Leidholt Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Kara a daughter Miah Lee on Sept. 24, 2010. Andrea Wald Leola, S.D. and husband Travis a son Ethan James on Nov. 19, 2010. Scott Isaak Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Laura a son Blake Alan on Nov. 29, 2010. Jill Vining Aberdeen, S.D. and husband Brad a son Jarrett Alex on Feb. 17, 2011. Nate Kessler Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Jamie a son Cash Harris on Mar. 4, 2011. Michael Nguyen Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Amber a son Camden Michael on March 21, 2011. Blake Ketterling Aberdeen, S.D. and wife, Elizabeth (Keihl), a son Easton Daniel on Aug. 29, 2010. Birthdays 1940 Dorothy (Nelson) Schwab Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 13, 2011. 1948 Bill Compton Wichita, Kan. celebrated his 85th birthday on Jan. 11, 2011. 1952 Wilmer Kirschenmann Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 80th birthday on Mar. 14, 2011. 1952 Irene Jensen Redfield, S.D. celebrated her 80th birthday on Mar. 26, 2011. 1952 Bernice Buechler Bowdle, S.D. celebrated her 80th birthday on Apr. 17, 2011. 1955 Lois (Hartwell) Solle Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 80th birthday on Oct. 10, 2010. 1958 Harlan Krein Leola, S.D. celebrated his 75th birthday on Oct. 15, 2010. 1958 Calvin Engel Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 98th birthday on Oct. 11, 2010. 1958 LaVerne Hedbolm Mitchell, S.D. celebrated his 80th birthday on Jan. 24, 2011. 1959 Ronald L. Morgan Warner, S.D. celebrated his 75th birthday on Nov. 11, 2010. 1960 Donald Nordling Aberdeen, S.D. and wife Corrine both celebrated their 80th birthdays on Dec. 19 and Dec. 11, 2010. 1968 Virgil Eisenbeisz Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 80th birthday on Apr. 9, 2011. 1970 Frank Heinz Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 85th birthday on Nov. 21, 2010. 1984 Bonnie (McNeil) Ellis Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 85th birthday on Apr. 7, 2011. Friend Patricia James Columbia, S.D. celebrated her 70th birthday on Oct. 22, 2010. Friend Charles Ingerson Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 85th birthday on Oct. 12, 2010. Friend Mavis Schroh Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 85th birthday on Nov. 2, 2010. Friend Donna Gustafson Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 80th birthday on Jan. 17, 2011. Chandler, Arizona Alumni Reunion Back row (left to right): Red Westall, Bart Berndt MS‘65, Jean Berndt, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, President Jim Smith, Bob Westall B’72, Shirley (Jones) Larson B’74, John Beck B’55 & MS’64, Dennis Larson B’62, Dale Fredrickson, Frank Bohall B’59, Don Jaspers B’63, Jon Kohlhaas B’60 & MS’72, Doug Lynde B’85, Sue Lynde. Front Row (left to right): Bea Westall, Dave Harvey B‘86, Jane (Westall) Harvey B’87, Pat Birgen, Jerry Birgen, Maureen (Smith) Bohall B‘58, Betty (Lovett) Westall B’65, Dave Jaspers B‘66, Leann (Jones) Fredrickson B’65, Pat Jaspers, Janice TrippMarohn B’77, Marlene (Jaspers) Kohlhaas B’60, Ray Vikander B’65, Todd Ford B’84 & MS’86. Palm Desert, California Alumni Reunion Left to Right: Herschel Premack, Bea Premack B’88, Jim Lust ’02 Honorary Doctorate, Vicki Lust B‘75, Leland Punt B’88, Darilyn Seaman, Doug Berkley, Shirley (Pappas) Cronin B’48, Chuck Seaman, Rhoda (Howson) Berkley, President Jim Smith, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith.
northern today 13 News alumni Lorraine Dysard Fort Collins, Colo. celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 22, 2011. Kenneth Jark Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated his 80th birthday on Jan. 31, 2011. Matilda Kiesz Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 90th birthday on Mar. 5, 2011. Martha Opp Aberdeen, S.D. celebrated her 95th birthday on Mar. 12, 2011. Francis Halvorson celebrated his 85th birthday on Mar. 17, 2011. Lester Dennis Mellette, S.D. celebrated his 90th birthday on Apr. 16, 2011. Memorials 1920 Edward Braun Oct. 23, 2010. 1932 Marjorie (Thompson) Katus Feb. 25, 2011. Edna (Marttila) Bierman Mar. 7, 2011. 1935 Mildred (Mellenbach) Kaiser Dec. 31, 2010. 1937 Freda (Weist) Schaeffer Nov. 25, 2010. 1938 Jeanne (Guhin) Walz Jan. 31, 2011. 1939 Francis Sieh Feb. 13, 2011. Denver, Colorado Alumni Reunion Left to Right: Bob Sherwood B’68, Mary Lou Sherwood, Jessica (Jurgens) Schmitt B’04, Chase Schmitt, Lisa (Angerhofer) Knigge B’84, Brad Krueger, Paula (Stolsmark) Krueger B’95 & MA ’96, Kyle Sheldon B‘91, Tanya (Frerichs) Sheldon B’95. Denver, Colorado Alumni Reunion Left to Right: Tim Redetzke B’02, Kara Sand B’03, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, Donna (Kraft) Sunahara B‘90, President Jim Smith, Barb (Christensen) Aaker B’76, Teresa McEldowney B’81 1940 Eileen (Morrow) Muehl Jan. 4, 2011. Eleanore (Shively) Bossler Jan. 18, 2011. 1944 Gladys (Haverly) Doyle Dec. 11, 2010. 1944 Reverend William Benninger Oct. 13, 2010. Ruth (Wegner) Simon Apr. 1, 2011. 1945 Maxine (Berbos) Rathbun Oct. 9, 2010. Norma(Neuharth) Meyer Mar. 9, 2011. 1948 Donald Jorgensen Oct. 31, 2010. Brice Walker Mar. 18, 2011. 1949 Verena Kaiser Jan. 25, 2011. 1950 George T. Nelson Oct. 5, 2010. Dorothy (Dixon) Lohman Jan. 15, 2011. Mary Louise Biegler Jan. 23, 2011. E. Orville Evenson Mar. 18, 2011. Delva Mae(Heuer)Wandersee Mar. 5, 2011. 1951 James Weigel December 14, 2010. 1952 L. Jean (Brooks) Maier Sep. 9, 2010. Pat Sanders Feb. 23, 2011. Violet (Storley) Johnson Mar. 21, 2011. 1953 Marie (Foss) Meyer Mar. 14, 2011. NSU’s 50 Year Club met Fri, May 6 in Aberdeen for a banquet and induction ceremony held in their honor. The 50 Year Club is an elite group of alumni who have graduated from or attended NSU 50 or more years ago. The group will meet again over Gypsy Day weekend on Fri, Oct. 7. Members inducted this year include: 50 2011 y e a r club Back Row (L to R): Donald Meyer B’59 & MS’67, Jerry Richardt ‘61, Lyle Mortenson B’61 & MS’68, Richard Vitters B’61. Front Row (L to R): Gracene (Behnke) Petersen ‘41, Grace (Behnke) Dunkel ’41, Irene (Satrang) Berger B’41, Ruth Prunty B’57, Sister Patricia Prunty ’58, B’68, William Freitag MS’61
News alumni 14 northern today Bismarck, North Dakota Pre-Game Party Jerry Thomas B’68, Arden Gilbert B’71, Larry Spitzer, Larry Birchem B’74 & MS’86, Dave Andrisen B’75, Peggy (Schultz) Birchem, Wes Gienger, Judy (Welke) Thomas B’69 1954 Sondra (Paetznick) Odland Dec. 3, 2010. W. Dale Spellman Jan. 31, 2011. 1955 Irene (Haase) Weybright Feb. 16, 2011. 1956 Isabel (Stout) Riedel Dec. 1, 2010. Donald Williams Aug. 8, 2010. 1958 Donald S. Reshetar Oct. 14, 2010. Vernon Eszlinger Oct. 7, 2010. 1960 Donna (Moeller) Fjelstad Febr. 3, 2011. 1962 Ronald Henneberg Nov. 2, 2010. Patricia (Fuehrer) Knoepfle Jan. 17, 2011. 1963 Lois (Picht) Ness Nov. 17, 2010. 1964 Benjamin C. Hansen Oct. 21, 2010. Ronald L. Brubakken Nov. 28, 2010. Morton Erickson Feb. 23, 2011. Dorothy (Sueltz) Toelle Mar. 28, 2011. 1965 Harold E. Severson Oct. 31, 2010. Kathryn (Larsen) Turner Jan. 10, 2011. 1966 Karen (Melby) Hopkins Jan. 7, 2010. 1966 Alice (Kurle) Heckenlaible Dec. 16, 2010. 1966 Lolian (Honey) Rehfeld Dec. 10, 2010. 1967 Roland Nielson Oct. 18, 2010. 1969 Renee (Thomas) Reede Mar. 11, 2011. 1970 Betty (Osborne) Maule Dec. 31, 2010. 1971 Elaine Jones Mar. 30, 2011. Bill Reinschmidt Mar. 20, 2011. Jeffrey Beckel Apr. 6, 2011. 1972 Herbert H. Schaunaman Oct. 25, 2010. Leslie Colestock Nov. 3, 2010. Curtis Hohn Nov. 13, 2010. Diane (Schultz) Eberhart Nov. 28, 2010. Esther (McCormick) Graves Jan. 10, 2011. Seattle, Washington Alumni Reunion Michael Bockorny B’97, President Jim Smith, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, Susan Granger, Jim Granger B’67, Deb Castle B’82 Emma (Sittner) Nelson Jan. 24, 2011. 1975 Dennis Palmer Jan. 18, 2011. 1976 Donald Brockel Sep. 25, 2010 1976 Maria (Wattier) Evans Jan. 9, 2011. 1977 Francis Zirbel Feb. 16, 2011. 1978 Judith (Wright) Sudlow Jan. 7, 2011. 1982 Steven Barbera Apr. 9, 2011. 1988 Linda Skarnagel February 27, 2011. Friend A. Viola Burroughs Oct. 19, 2010. Donald Mogen Oct. 28, 2010. Eugene Holm Nov. 14, 2010. Margaret Benson Nov. 11, 2010. Joy (Simon) Walter Nov. 28, 2010. Camilla Grace Dec. 3, 2010. Donovan Gibbs Dec. 5, 2010. Ethel Bakken Dec. 5, 2010. Norman Brick Dec. 8, 2010. Vernon Podoll Dec. 14, 2010. August Fischer Dec. 21, 2010. St. Paul, Minnesota Pre-Game Party Megan Kusler B’10, Kristie (Chmielewski) McKesson B’06, Carolin (Becker) Magstadt B’07, Ali Chmielewski B’06, Heather Pudwill B’07
northern today 15 News alumni Carol (Carson) Keeley Dec. 27, 2010. Bernetta (Wattier) Murphy Dec. 31, 2010. Margaret K Perry Jan. 10, 2011. Harriet (Dowdell) Bantz Mar. 1, 2011. Robert Lamont, Sr. Mar. 11, 2011. Harvey Gellhaus Feb. 3, 2011. Lea White Mar. 24, 2011. Wilbert Blumhardt Mar. 29, 2011. Joseph Pfeiffer Apr. 5, 2011. Wallace Moore Apr. 6, 2011. keep intouch 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198 visit www.northern.edu/alumni Weddings 1990 Lori Kaiser St. Louis Park, Minn. married Eric Frommelt on Nov. 4, 2010 in Naples Fla., the couple is making their home in St. Louis Park, Minn. 2004 Heidi Bartell Belle Fourche, S.D. married George Nash on May 22, 2010 in Spearfish, S.D., the couple is making their home in Belle Fourche, S.D. 2007 Ross Lambley Aberdeen, S.D. married Jennifer Hodny on Sept. 4, 2010 in Aberdeen, the couple is making their home in Aberdeen. 2009 Samantha Ochsner Aberdeen, S.D. married Ben Funovits on Sept. 25, 2010, the couple is making their home in Aberdeen, S.D. Send to: Editor, Northern State University UPCOMING EVENTS MOBRIDGE Alumni Golf Outing Mobridge Country Club, Thur, July 28 MANKATO Football Tailgate Saturday, Sept. 10 ABERDEEN 50 Year Club Luncheon NSU Campus, Fri, Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame Banquet Dakota Event Center, Fri, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. All Decades Men’s Basketball Reunion Dakota Event Center, Fri, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. All Decades Marching Band Reunion Dakota Event Center, Fri, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Gypsy Day Saturday, Oct. 8 October 19-22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 3, 2011
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