Contents 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 Afairs Mr. Justin Fraase, Vice President of Enrollment, Communications and Marketing Dr. Debbi Bumpous, Vice President for Technology/CIO Mr. Nate Davis, Athletic Director, University Athletics Mr. Sean Blackburn, Dean of Student Afairs 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 Elissa Dickey Ashley Gauer 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 TWITTERAlumniNSU FACEBOOK NSU Alumni Association EMAIL nsualumni@northern.edu p. Gypsy Days 4 p. Athletics Fall Recap 14 p. Partnership leads to scholarship funds 12 4 NSU names new Director of Athletics NSU has named a new leader to guide the next era of Wolves Athletics. 4 Northern celebrates Gypsy Days 2022 Northern’s annual homecoming celebration was held Oct. 3-9, with the theme, as voted on by students, of “Wolves on Broadway.” 5 Gallery X provides more student art exhibition space NSU art students have a new space to showcase their work. 6 Scholarships play important role in college choice for NSU student “It made it easier, and made my parents and myself more confdent in the choice…” 7 GiveNDay impact echoes across Northern State University Campus NSU students are reaping the benefts of GiveNDay 2022. 8 Northern State University will receive $1.5 million in federal grants Aberdeen is a community with a history of innovation, teeming abundant social capital, institutional and community support, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. 9 Faculty win grant to expand Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab Northern’s current outdated equipment will be updated with more advanced technology. 10 Honors students complete research with assistance from across campus Honors students receive assistance, in a variety of disciplines and departments. 11 ‘WolfPACT unleashed’ merit-based scholarship These new changes will be awarded to frstyear, full-time, degree-seeking students. 12 Partnership leads to scholarship funds, hands-on learning for NSU students A partnership between Northern State University and Aberdeen’s One-Legged Pheasant has resulted in a new brew that is raising scholarship funds for NSU students. 14 NSU Athletics Fall Recap 16 NSU Foundation WolfPups and Leaders of the Pack Show of your little ones in their favorite NSU gear. 18 Alumni News See class notes, celebrations and memorials. ON THE COVER: Anthony Harris Jr., a junior criminal justice major from Minneapolis, Minn. NORTHERN TODAY 2 FALL 2022
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