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 3 2 northern today 5 4 6 8 9 13 14 15 12 DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS FOR THE NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WRITTEN by Elissa Dickey Samantha Kronbach Darla Scarlett Kevin Devries 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 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 2013, 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. Susan Bostian, Interim 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 Cancer awareness tree now part of NSU campus Cancer Awareness Tree honors people who have fought or are still fighting cancer. NSU celebrated Constitution Day with numerous events Northern State University celebrated Constitution Day on Sept. 17, with free, fun events for the NSU community and the public. gypsy days Celebrating Gypsy Days 2013 Northern State University dedicates International Sculpture Garden Five sculptures by renowned Vietnamese artist Tuan Nguyen were unveiled at the dedication, which was attended by members of the university community, the public and the PICTURE Art Foundation. NSU student researches story of ‘loss and hope, desperation and determination’ From May 6 to June 2, Newman journeyed through five countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium and France. Social media contest promoting pride among NSU community The #NSUWolfNation contest began in August and lasts through the fall semester. 2013-14 sports season is in full swing Northern State University volleyball team has had a historic season. Four speakers visit campus as part of NSU Common Read Empowering, inspiring, powerful – all are words that could describe the individuals who spoke at Northern State University this semester as part of the university’s second annual Common Read. alumni news Alumni accomplishments, births, weddings, anniversaries and deaths. International Sculpture Garden- sculptures by renowned Vietnamese artist Tuan Nguyen. on the cover
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