Northern Today Spring 2020

NORTHERN TODAY 5 SPRING 2020 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | News NSU’s 11th annual Common Read Lecture set for Oct. 14 An author who has traveled the country seeking stories of often forgotten Americans will deliver the Northern State University Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture this fall. 2020 EVENTS SEPTEMBER 14-OCT. 27 Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby Exhibition: Johnson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery 17 NSU Faculty Showcase Recital; 7:30 p.m.; Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater 26 Gypsy Day: parade, 9 a.m., Main Street; volleyball vs. CSP, 6:30 p.m., Barnett Center; football vs. USF, 2:30 p.m., Swisher Field OCTOBER 13 NSU Career Fair: 8 a.m.; Barnett Center 14 Common Read Lecture: 7:30 p.m., featuring Chris Arnade, author of “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Backrow America”; Johnson Fine Arts Center 22-25 NSU Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 25; Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater NOVEMBER 1 NSU Soccer vs. UMD: 11 a.m., Athletic and Recreation Fields 7 Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony presents “High Five!”: 7:30 p.m.; Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater 19 Culturefest: 5:30-8 p.m., NSU Student Center DECEMBER 8 NSU Holiday Extravaganza: 7:30 p.m.; Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater 12 Winter Commencement: 10:30 a.m.; Johnson Fine Arts Center HOMECOMI NG takes place Sept. 21-26 at Northern, with the 106th annual Gypsy Day Parade set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. Parade registration begins June 1. Entrants will decorate their float based on the “Howling 2020s” theme, and a panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in the following categories: Best Overall Float President’s Award (best Northern State University entry); Mayor’s Award (best Aberdeen Area community entry; Chamber Award (best Aberdeen Area business entry); Northern Pride Award (best representation of theme); Northern Spirit Award (best group participation and spirit); Thunder’s Award (best entry featuring live animals); Gypsy Award (best vehicle entry); Throwback Award (best entry using a previous parade float) Royalty Candidates Along with the theme, Northern has also announced the 2020 Gypsy Days royalty candidates: Queen: Molly Kueter, Brandon; Sarah Schafer, Flasher, N.D.; Livia Wallace, Pipestone, Minn.; Molly Walter, Monticello, Minn.; Kylie Werner, Sioux Falls. Marshal: Kelson Brewer, Stanwood, Wash.; Parker Heger, Underwood, N.D.; Judah McKinley, Pierre; Eduardo Mendoza, Cochabamba, Bolivia; Cory Weeks, Watertown CHR I S ARNADE will discuss “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Backrow America” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. “Dignity” includes photos and stories by Arnade, who shares tales of individuals across the U.S. struggling with issues like poverty and addiction. His fall 2020 lecture at Northern is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. The book is available for purchase on the NSU Wolf Shoppe website under “Trade Books” for $18.95. Now in its 11th year, Northern’s annual Common Read program has grown into the largest academic event on Northern’s campus, attracting best-selling, internationally recognized authors. The event is supported through a generous endowment by the Larry and Julie Poeppel family. To learn more, contact NSU Honors Program Director Dr. Kristi Bockorny, Kristi.Bockorny@northern.edu. Wolves will celebrate ‘Howling 2020s’ Northern State University Wolves will celebrate the “Howling 2020s” during homecoming week. Parade registration begins June 1.