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.
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