Northern Today Spring 2020

NORTHERN TODAY 7 SPRING 2020 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | News “None of this would’ve happened without the support of our generous donors, as well as our strong partnerships within our community and region.” NSU President Dr. Tim Downs Regional Sports Complex Features • Designated tailgating lot • Family activities such as bean bag tournaments and bounce castles • Seating closer to the action of the game • Connects campus, essentially from 12th to 17th avenues Champion’s Club • Attached to south side of the Barnett Center • Multipurpose, second-floor space • Seats up to 350 people • Can host special events such as meals or wedding receptions The Sports Complex will include an addition to the existing Barnett Center, making campus one contiguous space between 12th and 17th avenues – allowing students to simply walk across campus to attend a Wolves game rather than drive. Unprecedented Support Once the Educational Impact Campaign is completed, Northern will have been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade – including academic, athletic and residential facilities. “None of this would’ve happened without the support of our generous donors, as well as our strong partnerships within our community and region,” said NSU President Dr. Tim Downs. “These new additions not only enhance the experiences of our students, they benefit all of northeast South Dakota.”