12 northern today Have you seen the #NSUWolfNation signs around campus this fall? They are part of a successful new social media contest at Northern State University that has promoted pride among students, alumni and the entire NSU community. The #NSUWolfNation contest began in August and lasts through the fall semester. People enter by taking a photo of one of the aforementioned signs – which can also be found in malls in cities around the Midwest – and posting it to Facebook or Twitter. People can also post pictures of themselves or friends wearing NSU apparel or making the NSU wolf sign with their hands. They use the hashtag #NSUWolfNation when they post it, the photo is retweeted or shared on the official NSU Facebook or Twitter pages, and they are officially entered. So far, more than 150 people have entered. That doesn’t even include the numerous people who are using the hashtag as part of their regular social media posts outside of contest entries. That’s a good indicator that #NSUWolfNation is continuing to gain momentum and unify the NSU community. Prizes drawings are being held about once a month – prizes that have already been given away include NSU shirts and gift cards to a local restaurant. The grand prize, by student request, is a TV. This was donated by Aberdeen’s Target and will be awarded on Dec. 11. The contest is open to anyone. For more information, visit NSU on Facebook, www.facebook.com/northernstateu, or Twitter, www.twitter.com/northernstateu. Social media contest promoting pride among NSU community
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