NORTHERN TODAY 2 WINTER 2024 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Neal Schnoor, President Dr. Michael Wanous, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Veronica Paulson, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Debbi Bumpous, Vice President for Technology/CIO Mr. Sean Blackburn, Dean of Student Affairs Mr. Nate Davis, Athletic Director, University Athletics Dr. Marcus Garstecki Chief Enrollment Management Officer Mr. Chad Hatzenbuhler, Director of Communications and Marketing Mr. Zach Flakus, President and CEO, NSU Foundation DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN BY Katherine Haas Jacque Niles PHOTOS Elizabeth Varin Lily Tobin DESIGN Amanda Mahlke 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. Contact the Foundation to subscribe, give a gift or change your address. CONTACT US @AlumniNSU @NorthernStateUniversityFoundation EMAIL nsualumni@northern.edu 4 Future teachers to benefit from redesigned 1901 Scholarship and Gerber Hall remodel “Education is the most empowering force in the world, and to believe in education is to believe in the future." 4 Dr. Anna Schwan named dean NSU has named a new leader for the Millicent Atkins School of Education. 5 Visual Impairment Scholarship encourages new teachers into education field A new scholarship to help with a specialized teacher shortage before it becomes an issue. 6 Honors earn a win in Chicago “Nationals is an amazing opportunity for students to present their undergraduate research on a big stage.” 7 Gift of land allows Clayton Olson to leave Northern legacy "By giving this now, I get to see how it benefits both the students and the University community." 8 Recent alum turning passion project into business It all started with her Honors Program thesis. 9 Northern Night celebrates 25th anniversary A small wine tasting event has flourished into a quarter-century tradition and Northern’s largest fundraising gala. 10 New building will lead to new programs, additional community access The facility will house the School of Business, Northern’s nursing program, and the Innovation and Startup Center. 12 A.I. subject of film produced by Northern team “We’re always open to community member involvement.” 13 New Director ready for more innovation Programing for the community and region. 14 NSU Athletics Student-athlete features. 16 Goal for 2024 GiveNDay is 2000 donors This giving event will be a 36 hour challenge. 17 Gypsy Day Recap Northern’s annual homecoming celebration was held Oct. 2-7, with the theme, as voted on by students, of “Wolves go to Vegas.” 18 Alumni News See class notes, celebrations and memorials. 19 NSU Foundation WolfPups Show off your little ones in their favorite NSU gear. Contents ON THE COVER: Northern Business and Health Innovation Center Rendering, Nov. 2023 p. Northern Night9 p. Athletics Features 14 p. Business and Health Innovation Center 10
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