NEWS
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Four Northern State University students presented at the annual South Dakota Academy of Science meeting at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell on March 31 and April 1.
Joseph Keryakos of Jezzine, Lebanon, received a second place award for his poster presentation titled “Genes and health and their linkage to tooth decay and cavities.” Keryakos was mentored by Dr. Alyssa Kiesow.
Sean Kramer of Aberdeen gave an oral presentation of his project titled “Intersexual displays and vocalization of Anolis carolinensis.” Kramer was mentored by Dr.… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Two Northern State University Speech and Debate team members received awards at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament in Boise, Idaho.
NSU students Hannah Higdon of Dupree and Jacob Sigurdson of Clear Lake, sophomores, were semifinalists in the nation in Junior Parliamentary Debate. Both students received the prestigious Excellence in Speaking Award.
NSU’s Interim Director of Forensics Dr. Liz Sills said this is a prestigious honor considering the nationwide scope of the tournament. Sills said that she is proud of the entire team attending… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its two new residence halls at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 20.
The ceremony will take place at the location of one of the planned residence halls, south of the Mewaldt-Jensen Building on the NSU campus.
This new hall will provide a “pod” style design, with eight to 10 traditional double rooms situated around a common living space and community bathroom. The other hall, which will be built where Lindberg Hall currently sits, will be designed with a series of semi-suites and suites… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The reception for Levi Seefeldt’s senior art exhibition will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 19 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center lobby.
The exhibition will be on display for two weeks, April 10-21. Seefeldt will be showing photography, digital illustration and a few mixed media pieces. All of the work will be some version of a self-portrait or self-representation, as it is research for his honors thesis.
Seefeldt, the son of Todd and Kim Seefeldt, grew up in Clark, graduating from Clark High School in 2012.
Seefeldt will graduate this… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Mark your calendars: Aberdeen’s second annual COLLEGEpalooza will take place Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.
COLLEGEpalooza is a back-to-school celebration for Northern State University and Presentation College students. Events will begin at 4 p.m. in downtown Aberdeen.
This year’s schedule will include:
4-6 p.m.: Business walk
5:30 p.m.: Guns ’n Hoses Tug of War
5:45 p.m.: Scholarship drawings
COLLEGEpalooza is a collaborative effort including the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Downtown Association,… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Quinn Determan’s senior art exhibition will be on display in the Northern State University Student Center Gallery from April 10 until April 21.
A reception for the exhibition will take place from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Student Center Gallery.
Determan grew up in Mitchell, graduating from Mitchell High School in 2013. She is the daughter of Ross and Dr. Amber Determan of Mitchell.
Displayed artwork in the exhibition includes photographical… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Lexy Premus’ senior art exhibition will be on display in the Northern State University Faculty Gallery from April 10 until April 21.
A reception for the exhibition will take place from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Faculty Gallery.
Premus grew up in Groton, graduating from Groton Area High School in 2013. She is the daughter of John and Janet Premus of Groton.
Displayed artwork in the exhibition features paintings, sculptures and drawings.
Premus is a fine arts major who has worked under NSU art faculty… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Owen Fink, a sixth-grader from Bridgewater-Emery School, took top honors at the 2017 South Dakota National Geographic Bee held today at Northern State University in Aberdeen. This is Owen’s second year as state champion.
The state champion will receive $100, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World, 4th Edition and a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent South Dakota in the National Geographic Bee Championship to be held at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 14-17, 2017.
Sam Newitt of the… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University choirs will come together for “A Celebration of American Music” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen.
This event will feature the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Music Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods.
The concert primarily features the work of American composers and authors. Music from the 20th century will include works by Aaron… more
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Local high school students from Aberdeen and the surrounding region competed in the Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair on March 23 at Northern State University.
A list of winners from the Science Fair and Quiz Bowl are included below.
Science Fair Winners
Jake Flakus of Aberdeen Central High School was the individual grand winner with his project titled “Comparing Ethanol Yield from Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Healthy and Decaying Starch and Sugar Solutions.”
Daniel Orr of Northwestern High… more