Contents n o r t h e r n s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y w i n t e r 2 0 1 2 2 northern today 4 3 4 5 6 9 8 11 11 12 14 11 10 DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN by Elissa Dickey 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 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 Northern State University receives $15 million gift NSU will receive $15 million from the estate of a late NSU graduate – the largest gift in the university’s history. northern welcomes new vice president of student affairs At a smaller institution, it’s easier to make personal connections – and that’s part of what drew Dr. Calvin D. Phillips to Northern State University. nsu president receives top honor from professional society NSU President James Smith received the highest honor given by a national professional society. northern state is looking good! Take a look at some of the expansion projects taking place around campus… gypsy days Celebrating Gypsy Days 2012 a passion for performing ‘Legally Blonde’ star says she loves being on stage. Olympic gold medalist mills inspires at wacipi , culturefest In the final meters of his now famous 1964 Olympic race, Billy Mills knew he was going to win. from intern to employee NSU students gain experience, employment through internships. Olson to the air waves From the sidelines to the air waves, Northern State’s Bob Olson is still finding a way to stay close to the action. Meyer inducted to South Dakota Hall of Fame Northern State University former basketball coach Don Meyer was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in September. Evans honored by National Hall of Fame Michael Evans was inducted into the National RV/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame earlier this fall. alumni news Alumni accomplishments, births, weddings, anniversaries and deaths. upcoming events Please join us for an alumni gathering or celebrate NSU at the next Gypsy Days. Gypsy Days 2012-parade, Marching Wolves on the cover
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