Contents northern state university SPRING 2013 2 northern today 5 4 6 8 9 11 11 11 10 DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN by Elissa Dickey Brenda Dreyer Lauren Weaver EDITOR Brenda Dreyer DESIGN Amanda Mahlke FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND CEO Todd Jordre ADDRESS FOR MAGAZINE INQUIRIES: University Relations Northern State University 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, S.D. 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 2012, 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 website at 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 Ms. Veronica Paulson, Vice President for Finance and Administration Mr. Todd Jordre, Foundation President and CEO Mr. John Meyer, University Counsel Dr. Calvin Phillips, Vice President of Student Affairs Mr. Josh Moon, Athletic Director, University Athletics ESPN’s Buster Olney delivers spring commencement address A nationally known baseball expert – and friend of Northern’s nationally known basketball coach – returned to campus this spring. Capital Campaign to support johnson fine arts center Additional seating will allow the university to attract major touring companies. NSU GROUP TRAVELS TO INDIA The group traveled to the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune, visiting high school students at their schools. Sharing NSU and Aberdeen’s story in South Korea Even though Seung Jun Lee left Aberdeen five years ago, the community has never really left him. Looking back at 2012-13 Winter Sports The winter sports season came to a close in early March. Meuleners finishes his career as one of the most decorated wrestlers in NSU history. gypsy days Recognizing Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame. NSU Retro Night Games Basketball fans young and old had the chance to relive the glory of NSU basketball inside the Civic Arena Feb. 22 and 23 during Retro Weekend. Events held in newly remodeled Krikac Auditorium Northern State University had plenty of opportunities to show off the newly remodeled Krikac Auditorium this spring. upcoming events Please join us for an alumni gathering or celebrate NSU at the next Gypsy Days. One of the restored stained glass windows in Krikac Auditorium. on the cover
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