WHAT IS THE NORTHERN IMPACT? IT DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ASK. HOWEVER, ONE THING IS CERTAIN: THE IMPACT THAT NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY HAS ON OUR COMMUNITY IS WIDE-REACHING. IT TOUCHES EVERY PERSON. EVERY EMPLOYER. EVERY ALUMNUS – BOTH THOSE STILL IN ABERDEEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE MOVED AWAY. IT TOUCHES OUR CITY. OUR REGION. OUR STATE. IT REACHES INTO THE PAST – TO THOSE WHO STILL HOLD
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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 2009 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 Contents N O R T H E R N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y A P R I L 2 0 1 0 O N T H E C O V E R : Amanda Madden, art major from Herreid, S.D. 8 4 9 5 9 10 11 6 “ I KNEW WHAT I NEEDED TO DO” It’s the philosophy that drives NSU senior Amanda Madden to excellence on the track, in the classroom and in the studio. An art major from Herreid, S.D., Amanda is a girl who knows what she wants and stops at nothing to get it. WELCOME COACHES Wolves fans will see two new coaches on the sidelines for two of the universities most visible sports. In December, Tom Dosch was named the Wolves new head football coach and in March, Paul Sather was named head men’s basketball coach. COACH MEYER HONORED Coach Don Meyer was honored at the NCAA Final Four in April as the recipient of the John Wooden Keys to Life Award. SCIENCE LABS New science labs are up and running and students are reaping the benefits. REDISCOVER ABERDEEN NSU SAXOPHONIST PLANS TO SPEND SUMMER PERFORMING AT THE “HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH” “When I left Chicago I still didn’t know whether or not I had made it, and a few days later, the happiest moment of my life came…” NSU BUSINESS STUDENTS EARN FIRST PLACE RANKING IN BUSINESS STRATEGY GAME “The Business Strategy Game” is the most widely played computer simulation in the strategic management market and is used in business schools all across the world. THEIR ALTERNATIVE The sun, the beach, the late nights and the parties, are images that we associate with school breaks, but 55 members of the NSU community are changing the stereo-type by choosing to spend their breaks volunteering to make our world a better place. 2 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y 8 9 10 6 6 4
FROM THE PRESIDENT Letter AS THE TITLE INDICATES, THE FOCUS AT NSU on excellence is something that surrounds almost all I do as President. However, after doing a bit of traveling and observing our best and brightest, that focus is a little bit sharper as of late. I had the distinct opportunity to introduce our Symphonic Band at the North Dakota Music Educators Association recently in Bismarck. The band was excellent – a standing ovation was received from a very large audience who know music and know it very well. To see our young men and women perform at that level was a real delight for me. And to have a member of our Fine Arts faculty, Dr. Darci Bultema, sing with the Symphonic Band was genuinely a special treat. Just after returning from Bismarck, I joined Don and Carmen Meyer for the Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast at the Final Four in Indianapolis. Don received the John Wooden Keys to Life Award and was well spoken at this event as he was at the ESPY Celebration last summer. This time, however, Chick-fil-A presented NSU with a check for $10,000 in honor of Don’s accomplishment. As you all might suspect, Don immediately asked that it be used by the NSU Foundation for scholarships. The entirity of this $10,000 check was then doubled to make a $20,000 investment in the future lives of some really great students who will call Northern “home” for next year and future years to come. In addition to traveling to see excellence come alive, I have had the opportunity to see it here in Aberdeen as well. Our International Business Advisory Board was just in town and we celebrated that visit with a reception at our home. Connie and I were most impressed with the dedication that these people have to the success of our Center of Excellence for International Business. Presidential Scholars have been selected during the course of the past few weeks and more than one hundred twenty Wolf PACT students have been on campus for early Fall Semester enrollment. These young men and women truly define the word excellence in so many different ways! As I conclude, please know that while I’ve just selected a handful of events and people to highlight here there are hundreds of other references I would have mentioned if page space allowed. This focus on excellence is day-in and day-out. Without the generosity of our alumni and friends to the capital campaign, much of what I have shared with you would not be possible. I hope you’ll have the chance to see for yourself our students, faculty, and staff are among the very best at what they do. If you don’t believe me, just read a few pages into the magazine and you’ll see that excellence is the essence of what we do here at Northern and your support makes it happen. 27.2 MILLION 20 MILLION 21 MILLION 10 MILLION 15 MILLION 5 MILLION TOTAL CAMPAIGN GOAL: $27,250,000 Over 5 years CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 3 A FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE This focus on excellence is day-in and day-out. I hope you’ll have the chance to experience it as the months move forward – our students, faculty, and staff are among the very best at what they do. PRESIDENT JAMES M. SMITH
News NORTHERN The 21-piece All-American College Band performs at the Disneyland Resort in California for eleven weeks each summer. Her days will include clinics/rehearsal each morning and daily performances, one of which is on stage in a big band/jazz format and the four remaining as a marching band show. “Pickford is one of five saxophonists from across the country selected to be part of this band,” saidDr. Alan LaFave, Dean of theNSU School of Fine Arts. “This is a tremendous honor and will be an amazing experience. We are very excited for her achievement.” An accomplished performer, Pickford sought the advice of former All-American College Band members, and NSU faculty, Grant Manhart and Fred Hemke. “They encouraged me to look into it, and when I found that an audition was being held in Chicago, I decided it was worth a try,” said Kelsey. She and her mother traveled to Northwestern University in early March for the audition. During her audition Kelsey had little time to “WOW” the adjudicator by showing her musical ability with three different styles of music. She also had to display proficient sight reading skills, and exhibit her marching and dancing abilities. She didn’t disappoint and showed her versatility and talent by playing small excerpts on the alto sax, tenor sax, flute and clarinet. Though she has been selected to play tenor sax with the group, Kelsey anticipates that she may get to flex her instrumental talents and play some clarinet and piccolo as well. “When I finished my audition, the judge seemed pretty excited! He took me into another room where I was able to meet Ron McCurdy who is the director of the band,” said Kelsey. “When I left Chicago I still didn’t know whether or not I had made it, and a few days later, the happiest moment of my life came when I got a call from Ron McCurdy offering me a summer job.” A clarinetist since the fifth grade, Kelsey came to NSU to major in music education with a woodwind emphasis. She is also the recipient of many scholarships including the Hatterscheidt Scholarship, Excellence in Music Scholarship and the President’s Meritorious Scholarship. She is active in Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Flute quartet, Saxophone quintet, Woodwind Quintet, Clarinet Choir and Jazz combo. She is also a member of MENC. The Disneyland All American College Band first came into existence in 1971. Since then, over 2500 members have passed through this program and moved on to many different distinguished careers in the music industry. Members of the Disneyland All American College Band spend five days a week performing in Disneyland, working on their music skills, going to workshops with leaders in the music industry. NSU SAXOPHONIST PLANS TO SPEND SUMMER PERFORMING AT THE “Happiest Place on Earth” 4 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y “This is a tremendous honor and will be an amazing experience.We are very excited for her achievement.” DR. ALAN LAFAVE, NSU SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEAN “When I left Chicago I still didn’t know whether or not I had made it, and a few days later, the happiest moment of my life came…” If you had the chance why wouldn’t want to spend your summer at the “Happiest Place on Earth” Northern State University junior Kelsey Pickford will get to do just that as a member of the 40th All-American College Band at Disneyland in California. Northern is a special place, one of those special campuses in the U.S. where learning and optimism come together to prepare for the future. I support Northern’s fund because I know each dollar will be optimized, and the benefits to students are of clear value. CORINNE AAKER CRAMER ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR, CLASS OF 1970 WE INVEST IN NSU STUDENTS FOR YOU. FOR US. FOR THOSE TO COME.
NSU students William Deng, Sioux Falls, Delton Witte, Sioux Falls, AmyFaye Kamletz, Glenrock, Wyo., and Matt DeVine, Gettysburg, joined last semester’s team, who were the first NSU students to earn the top spot playing the online game. Stacy Sam, Wakpala, Nick Welder, Milbank, Sarah Johnson, Webster and Lindsay Scott, Milbank were part of Ohmer’s class in the fall of 2009, and ended their semester with a first place finish competing against 1360 teams from 103 universities. Deng, Witte, Kamletz andDeVine earned their number one spot in the world-wide ranking by defeating 3991 teams from 263 universities. According to Doug Ohmer, NSU management faculty, The Business Strategy Game (BSG) is used as part of business students’ senior capstone course, BADM 482 – Business Policy and Strategy. In BSG, class members are divided into management teams of three to five persons and assigned to run an athletic footwear company in headto-head, on-line competition against companies run by other student teams. Companies compete in a global market arena, selling branded and private-label athletic footwear in four geographic regions—Europe-Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Company operations simulate those of actual athletic footwear companies Nike, Adidas-Reebok, and New Balance. “I think that the most important thing that I learned form the BSG was that the choices my team made always seemed best for our company at the time, other teams were making choices at the same time which overall, impacted the way our year turned out. Participating in the game gave me knowledge of what real companies have to do each year in order to get to the top.” shared Sarah. The challenge for each student management team is to craft and execute a competitive strategy that results in a respected brand image, keeps their company in contention for global market leadership, and produces good financial performance as measured by earnings per share, return on equity investment, stock price appreciation and credit rating. “I was surprised how fast teams could improve their ratings with just a few simple changes to their company’s strategy,” added Sarah. “Once I graduate, I think this experience will give me the extra edge I need.” NSU Business Students Earn First Place Ranking IN BUSINESS STRATEGY GAME TWICE COUPON CODE IS A73110 from the UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Go to http://bookstore.northern.edu, enter coupon code A73110 in the Coupon Code Box andclick Apply for thecoupon todisplay on your order. 10% of your purchase will go to the Alumni Association for scholarships. Phone orders and in-store orders are not included in this promotion. Your donation will be logged by the NSU Foundation. Coupon will expire July 31, 2010. and support northern state university scholarships “Participating in the game gave me knowledge of what real companies have to do each year in order to get to the top.” SARAH JOHNSON, WEBSTER News NORTHERN For the second time this academic year students from Doug Ohmer’s BADM 482 class have earned the top spot in the online “Business Strategy Game.” “Once I graduate, I think this experience will give me the extra edge I need.” SARAH JOHNSON, WEBSTER W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 5 http://bookstore.northern.edu
The alternative break program places teams in communities to engage in community service and experiential learning during their breaks. “We have four meetings prior to our trips and a follow up meeting when we return,” said Cassi Mooney, interim coordinator of NSU student activies. “On every trip that NSU has been involved, we always hear how well our people work.” Adam Isack, Waverly, S.D. added, “We work fast and some can’t keep up, so NSU groups get picked up pretty fast!” Two groups spent their winter break volunteering in Los Angeles, Calif., with Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA), and Florida City, Fla., at Everglades National Forest and Biscayne National Park. “We spent two days in Everglades National Forest looking for the Brazilian Pepper plant, walking through heavy brush and using a machete to make a trail,” said Adam Isack. “It was like being explorers!” The group also spent time helping to beautify the grounds at Biscayne National Park by laying sod at the visitor’s center. Those working with APLA had the opportunity to work with Disney’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, and bagging food at a local food bank. In early March groups traveled to Rapid City, New Orleans and Catalina Island. In Rapid City the group worked for three days at a Habitat for Humanity building site putting up siding and hanging sheetrock. Those who traveled to New Orleans worked with “Operation Nehemiah,” helping families rebuilding their lives after the destruction caused by hurricane Katrina in 2005. “Getting to see New Orleans through the eyes of those most affected by hurricane Katrina made a pretty big impact on me,” said Tiffany Thorne, Gillette, Wyo. “I would love to return in the future to see how the city is progressing.” At the Catalina Island Conservancy the group spent their time creating a trail under the direction of Kevin Ryan, trail coordinator for the conservancy. “Kevin named our trail “The NSU Trail” because he was pretty impressed about how efficient we were,” said Philip Mittleider, Tappen, N.D. Tigh Leibel of Timber Lake S.D., added, “We showed that trail who was boss!” The group also helped build nature fences to contain bison on the island. Workers from the conservancy welcomed ideas and advice from the NSU group some of who were familiar with ranching. THEIR ALTERNATIVE “Getting to see New Orleans through the eyes of those most affected by hurricane Katrina made a pretty big impact on me.” TIFFANY THORNE, GILLETTE, WYO. The sun, the beach, the late nights and the parties, are images that we associate with school breaks, but 55 members of the NSU community are changing the stereo-type by choosing to spend their breaks volunteering to make our world a better place. News NORTHERN “On every trip that NSU has been involved, we always hear how well our people work.” CASSI MOONEY, INTERIM COORDINATOR OF NSU STUDENT ACTIVIES 6 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y
“Kevin named our trail “The NSU Trail” because he was pretty impressed about how efficient we were.” PHILIP MITTLEIDER, TAPPEN, N.D. “We spent two days in Everglades National Forest looking for the Brazilian Pepper plant, walking through heavy brush and using a machete to make a trail. It was like being explorers!” ADAM ISACK, WAVERLY, S.D. Los Angeles Natasha Valnes, Sisseton Becky Schuldt, Wentworth Jamie Feigen, Dell Rapids Allison Foster, Ortonville, Minn. Samantha Johnson, Claremont Ashley Doty, Wessington Springs Mariah Woods, Groton Xiaoou Zhang, Bejing Florida Adam Isack, Waverly Kirbie Wages, Great Falls, Mont. Jihye Jang, Donghae, Korea Jihye Jin Geoge, Korea Christa Mielke, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Brandon Sterling, Rapid City Ahyoung Jung, Buk Gu, Korea Jordan Palmer, Huron New Orleans Tiffany Thorne, Gillette, Wyo. Ben Villa, Rapid City Cassi Mooney, Granite Falls, Minn. Yun Shi, Shanghai, China Di Wang, Bejing, China Liang Jia, Bejing, China Man Jung, Chan-Won City, Korea Kat Brown, Onida Minjoo Song, Busan, Korea Namho Lee, Busan, Korea Mariah Woods, Groton Rapid City Jamie Fiegen, Aberdeen Sam Johnson, Claremont Natasha Valnes, Sisseton Tomee Brown, Wakpala Nate Brown, Wakpala Dongsu Kim, Suwon, Korea Yaqian Zeng, Bejing, China Catalina Island Conservancy Kate Coughlin, Aberdeen Adam Isack, Waverly Christa Mielke, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Yan-jie Wang, Bejing, China Xiaoou Zhang, Bejing, China Ji-hye Jin, Geoge, Korea Youngjoo Kim, Sucheon Philip Mittleider, Tappen, N.D. Tigh Leibel, Timber Lake Jordan Smith, Phillip Magdelyn Nelson, Beloit , Wis. Kimberly Wirries, Ulen, Minn. Brittany Hansen, Madison Kelsey Beckstrom, Britton Costa Rica Karla Jager, Clear Lake Kate Job, Rapid City Ruth Fellbaum, Webster/Aberdeen Grace Hannasch, Fargo, N.D. Jordan Palmer, Huron Jessica DesLauriers, Huron Adam Isack, Waverly “SERVE uses Break Away’s “8 Components of a Quality Alternative Break” to help students exceed other volunteer vacations,” said Mooney. “The hope is that by giving students the opportunity to learn about the problems faced by members of communities, with whom they otherwise may have had little or no direct contact, we will be able to help students move along the Active Citizenship Continuum towards a more ‘active’ lifestyle.” The Alternative Break Program, sponsored by the S.E.R.V.E., Break Away®: the Alternative Break Connection, Inc. and the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. Break Away®: the Alternative Break Connection, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that supports the development of quality alternative break programs by providing training and information primarily to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations interested in creating lifelong active citizens through these intensive service-learning programs. “We showed that trail who was boss!” TIGH LEIBEL, TIMBER LAKE, S.D. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 7
“I KNEW WHAT I NEEDED TO DO” News NORTHERN “I was fortunate to be the recipient of scholarships that made a huge impact on my experience as a student and athlete at NSU. The assistance made it possible for me to concentrate on my studies without the worry of finding a part-time job that would work around my class and sports schedule.” “Amanda is one of the most driven and talented students I have ever come across. Her ability to balance her athletics and academics is unprecedented.” SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR, NSU ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART It’s the philosophy that drives NSU senior Amanda Madden to excellence on the track, in the classroom and in the studio. An art major from Herreid, S.D., Amanda is a girl who knows what she wants and stops at nothing to get it. AFTER BACK-TO-BACK RUNNER-UP finishes in the indoor weight throw and the outdoor hammer throw last season, Amanda Madden broke through in spectacular fashion on Mar. 12 at the 2010 NCAA National Indoor Championships, winning the weight throw with a lifetime best and NSU school record throw of 19.81 meters (65-00 feet). Amanda credits coaches Mariah Mougey and Brenda Fuller on improving both her footwork and delivery technique in the ring with both the two and three turn throws. “Mariah and I talked about the different situations before hand and I felt confident that we had made the right decision. I knew what I needed to do,” said Amanda. “I am a very visual person and Mariah has taken the time to learn what works for me, and my success in these events wouldn’t be possible without her.” Fresh off her national champion performance at the indoor national meet, Amanda booked her ticket to the outdoor championships with her NCAA automatic qualifying toss in the hammer throw on Sat, Apr. 4. The senior won that event with a mark of 55.40 meters (181 feet, 9 inches), winning by more than 45 feet. Visualization comes naturally for Amanda who is also a gifted artist. She has studied drawing, painting, sculpture and many forms of digital media, which is her favorite medium. She hopes to land a position working with graphic design and digital media after she graduates. “Amanda is one of the most driven and talented students I have ever come across. Her ability to balance her athletics and academics is unprecedented,” said Sara Christensen Blair, NSU assistant professor of art. “It is bitter sweet to see her graduate. We are sad to see her go but so happy for all of her successes.” Amanda, who is a third generation alumnus of NSU, was the recipient of many athletic and academic awards including NSU Track and Field Scholarship, the WolfPACT Scholarship, H.P. Gerber Memorial Scholarship, James L. and Edna Faye Lauver Art Scholarship and Interior Design Concepts Scholarship. “I was fortunate to be the recipient of scholarships that made a huge impact on my experience as a student and athlete at NSU,” said Amanda. “The assistance made it possible for me to concentrate on my studies without the worry of finding a part-time job that would work around my class and sports schedule.” Amanda will graduate with Cum Laude honors from Northern State on May 8. MARIAH MOUGEY, ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH, AMANDA MADDEN AND JIM FULLER, HEAD TRACK AND FIELD COACH 8 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y
Dosch had spent the past two seasons at Southern Illinois University (SIU), overseeing the inside linebackers and special teams for the Salukies, who won the Missouri Valley Conference title both years. Prior to his time at SIU, he was head coach at Jamestown College. Before taking over at Jamestown, Dosch spent eight years as the defensive line/outside linebackers coach at the University of North Dakota. “I am proud to be part of a community that supports athletics and an athletic department that has such a tradition of excellence,” said Dosch. The North Dakota native has enjoyed getting to know his team and believes attitudes are positive. “While I am concerned how they perform on the field, I am just as concerned how they conduct themselves in the classroom and in their day-to-day activities,” said Dosch. “Our student athletes are visible in a community this size and it is important we give our community a team they want to come out and support on game day.” Coach Paul Sather has returned to the land of maroon and gold after being named the new head men’s basketball coach replacing Coach Don Meyer who retired from coaching at the end of the 200910 season. “I have a great deal of respect for coach Meyer, his legacy adds to the history and tradition of Northern State. I really can’t worry about filling anyone’s shoes – the only thing I can worry about is doing my job and doing it the best I can,” said Sather. A 1996 NSU graduate, Sather returns to the Wolves’ staff after five years as the head coach at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. He also spent time at NSU as an assistant coach under both Bob Olson and Meyer from 1998 to 2004. Since his return to Aberdeen, Sather has enjoyed seeing improvements and updates to his alma mater. “I have especially been impressed with the progress that has been made in academic scholarship dollars,” said Sather. “We are in a very competitive league, and that additional financial assistance allows us to be a lot more competitive and attractive to potential students.” After serving as a student athlete, an assistant coach and as a visiting head coach, Sather knows the expectations Aberdeen has for a strong winning program. “The only thing I can control is what kind of a team I have and that we meet fans expectations,” said Sather. “This is a community that loves basketball and I am very blessed to be a part of it once again.” Coach Don Meyer was honored at the NCAA Final Four in April as the recipient of the John Wooden Keys to Life Award. In February of 2010 Meyer announced his retirement from coaching. The NCAA win leader will continue at Northern State in the position of Regents Distinguished Professor /Assistant to the President. More information on Coach Meyer can be found at www.coachmeyer. com WELCOME COACHES News NORTHERN “I have especially been impressed with the progress that has been made in academic scholarship dollars.” PAUL SATHER “I am proud to be part of a community that supports athletics and an athletic department that has such a tradition of excellence.” TOM DOSCH Wolves fans will see two new coaches on the sidelines for two of the universities most visible sports. In December, Tom Dosch was named the Wolves new head football coach and in March, Paul Sather was named head men’s basketball coach. PAUL SATHER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH TOM DOSCH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH COACH MEYER HONORED W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 9
New science labs are up and running and students are reaping the benefits. News NORTHERN GEOSCIENCES LAB Calivin McGrudor, Riverview, Fla. Marissa Nelson, Sioux Falls, S.D. Maggie Fedor, Monticello, Minn. and Jordan McLain, Tulare, S.D. 10 N O R T H E R N T O D A Y Karsten Rohlfs, Aberdeen, S.D. and Steve DeVoe Aberdeen, S.D. Karsten Rohlfs, Aberdeen, S.D.and Thomas Parrott, Aberdeen, S.D. “I learned more than just what to learn. I learned how to learn. Northern State University prepared me to think. Then, it literally prepared me for my first job. These two lessons, in turn, gave me the tools and desire I still use today to do my job the best I can. I’ve never forgotten those lessons.” JEFF ERICKSON PRESIDENT/CEO, GREAT WESTERN BANK, SIOUX FALLS CLASS OF 1980, BUSINESS MAJOR WE INVEST IN NSU STUDENTS FOR YOU. FOR US. FOR THOSE TO COME.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 NSU Royalty Coronation Johnson Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 NSU 50 Year Club Luncheon NSU Student Center, 12 Noon Alumni Campus Tours Meet at NSU Student Center, 1-3 p.m. NSU Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Banquet Dakota Events Center, 5 p.m. Hosted by the NSU Foundation Class of 1960’s Football Reunion (All players that played from 1960-1969) Dakota Event Center, 7 p.m. Golden Eagles Football vs. Watertown Clark Swisher Activities Complex, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 NSU Gypsy Day Parade Main Street, 9 a.m. Reliving Memories at ‚“Old” Central High School Building tours given by Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. The CHS Alumni Room will be open. Take an amazing trip down memory lane and experience the Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eat lunch in the Eagles Nest Get a Subway Meal (sandwich slice, chips, cookie, drink) only $5 per person! 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wolves Football vs. Concordia St. Paul Clark Swisher Activities Complex, 2:30 p.m. Tailgating and Alumni Picnic (Noon) Sponsored by the Royal Order of the Gyps and the NSU Alumni Association CHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet Central High School, 6 p.m. Hosted by the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation All NSU Volleyball Reunion Immediately following NSU vs. St. Cloud State match, Ramada Inn (Down Under) NSU GYPSY DAYS 2010 September 18, 2010 2010 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI /HALL OF FAME KRETCHMAN COACHING AWARD HONOREES REDISCOVER ABERDEEN Ce l ebrate with us KRETCHMAN COACHING AWARD: Tom McGough BS’74 in Education Latest updates can be found at www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us or www.northern.edu ABERDEEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING/HALL OF FAME AND NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY GYPSY DAYS. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: Larry Card BS’72 in Business HALL OF FAME: Eric Kline BS’95 in Education HALL OF FAME: Jammie (Coyle) Raba BS’00 in Education HALL OF FAME: Lynne Nacke BS’00 in Marketing HALL OF FAME: Wally Johnson BS’64 in Education HALL OF FAME: Dr. William Haigh Retired Math Faculty and Athletic Representative W W W . N O R T H E R N . E D U 11
Alumni GATHERINGS SIOUX FALLS-COACH DOSCH 1. Lft-Rt: Bob Olson ‘ 77-Athletic Director, Sherry Nelson ‘83 , President James and Dr. Connie Ruhl Smith and Head Football Coach, Tom Dosch ARIZONA/SUN CITY WEST 2. Lft-Rt: (back row): Robert Sorge, Bill Jordan ’54, Jack Schuver ’57, Max Hawk ’57, Ken Wight ‘52, Frank Bohall ‘59, Bill Hurrell, President James Smith, Dr. Connie Ruhl Smith and Marv Schumacher ‘56; Lft-Rt (front row): Jeannette Sorge ‘69, Marilyn Maloney ‘62, Linda (Hanson) White ’65, Louise Clark ‘58, Jack Clark ‘57, Jane Hawk ‘56, Diane Wight ‘51, Dennis Maloney ‘61, Connie Jones ‘59, Bill Jones ‘55, Maureen Bohall ’58, Voniece Schumacher ’56, Pat Fors ‘53, Glenn Leffler ’56 and Lynne Hawk ‘79 FLORIDA 3. Lft-Rt (Staggered): Dr. Ken and Andrea Giedt, Friend of NSU, Carey Hornaman ‘80, Friend of NSU, Jerry ‘66 and Gay Nichols, Dan ‘69 and Mary Culey, Bill ‘59 and Jane Hauck, President James and Dr. Connie Ruhl Smith, Don ‘59 and Annie Brown, Richard Holmberg ‘60 ARIZONA/TEMPE 4. Lft-Rt (back row): Hugo Carlson, Pat Birgen, Lew Feuerstein ‘59, Richard Gebhart ’58 and ‘61, Curt Glaser ‘61, Frank Bohall ‘59, Tom Gray ‘93, Dale Fredrickson ‘65; Lft-Rt (middle row): Oscar Oland ‘59, Monica Feuerstein, Shirley Gebhart, Lester Clarke, Jerry Birgen, Dave Harvey ‘85, Ray Vikander ‘65, President Jim Smith; Lft-Rt (front row): Dr. Connie Ruhl Smith, Larae Carlson, Charlotte Clark ‘72, Leann Fredrickson ‘65, Maureen Bohall ‘58, Jane Harvey ‘87 SIOUX FALLS-COACH DOSCH Feb. 4, 2010 ARIZONA/SUN CITY WEST Feb. 13, 2010 ARIZONA/TEMPE Feb. 14, 2010 FLORIDA Jan. 11, 2010 1 2 5 3 4
Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Aberdeen, South Dakota Permit No. 77 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 1200 South Jay Street Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401-7198 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED THE PRIDE OF NORTHERN STATE CLOSE. IT ENVELOPS THE CURRENT STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN ABERDEEN. IT DIVES INTO THE FUTURE, FOR EVERYONE WHO WILL WALK THROUGH NORTHERN STATE’S HALLS. IT’S MORE THAN A SCHOOL. IT’S A CRUCIAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY. OF OUR WELL BEING. AND OF OUR PROSPECTS THE IMPACT MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE. BUT THE IMPACT IS ALWAYS THERE.
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