ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s Dr. Nuurrianti Jalli has been appointed as advisor/governing council member for the Foundation for Advancing Critical Thinking in South Asia (FACTS Asia).?
In this role, Jalli will serve as an external expert on dis/misinformation and media and information literacy for the organization, a nonprofit educational initiative based in India. The two-year appointment lasts until December 2024.
Jalli, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, joined the NSU faculty in 2021. She is currently the academic coordinator…
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ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern Innovation and Startup Center—now called Thunder Labs—will host an evening of emerging tech on Feb. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. at Northern State University.
“Emerging Tech: Gamifying Education,” which is free and open to the public, will showcase emerging technology that can inspire local innovators and contribute to an emerging tech startup ecosystem.
The event will take place in the NSU Student Center Centennial Room and Mezzanine. Parking is available in the Washington Street Lot.
At 5 p.m., Kaleb Dschaak, CEO of Fenworks,…
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the concert's cancellation
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony’s re-scheduled concert on Tuesday, March 21 featuring The…ABERDEEN, S.D. – Artwork by Northern State University students is on display this month at Red Rooster Coffee House in downtown Aberdeen.
The display features a range of media by Northern art students, including drawing, painting, photography, digital collage and mixed media.
It’s the second year NSU students have shown work at the Red Rooster—and it’s a fantastic opportunity to share their work with the community, said NSU Instructor of Art Alexis Doerr.
“It's a show that the students look forward to having their work in,” Doerr said. “The Red Rooster…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation will host the third annual day of giving, GiveNDay, on Wednesday, April 5.
Also known as #OneDayOnePack, this 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide essential funding across the university.
Last year’s event was a huge success, with the community raising $330,000 from over 1,800 donors. This year’s goal is to receive support from 2,500 donors in 24 hours.
“There is a lot of pride and…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student Megan Fastenau presented her research at the Legislative Poster Session on Feb. 7 in Pierre.
Fastenau, a sophomore biochemistry major from Aberdeen, attended the session along with Drs. Susan Citrak and Jon Mitchell, Northern faculty members.
Fastenau’s project, “Bacteriophage Isolation against Actinomycete Gordonia rubripertincta and Bioinformatic Characterization of the Bacteriophages MossRose and Eliott,” aims to isolate and purify…ABERDEEN, S.D. – Partnerships with community agencies provide free or cost-effective services for Northern State University students that support their academic and personal success.
Engaging community partners in strategies and projects to advance NSU, Aberdeen and the region is Northern’s third Strategic Priority.
Community agencies include:
? Aberdeen Police Department
? Avera Health
? Northeastern Mental Health Centers
? Safe Harbor
? …Caption: NSU students Meghan Anderson, Chase Groh and Ellie McCormick (left to right) present to members of the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation Board.
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students gained real-world experience and helped a nonprofit organization enhance its marketing efforts, thanks to a local partnership.
NSU students collaborated with the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation,…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Bands will present “American Soundscapes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater.
The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller; Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer; and String Ensemble, directed by Dr. Christopher Stanichar.
All tickets are general admission and will be available at the door. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and NSU faculty and staff.…
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s spring 2023 Noon Forums will begin Wednesday, Feb. 8, at noon in the Beulah Williams Library Round Room.
The featured speaker will be Dr. Jon Schaff, NSU professor of government, who will present the topic, “Against Critical Thinking.”
Schaff, director of Northern’s Center for Public History and Civic Engagement, specializes in the study of American political thought and institutions. He has published on the presidency and political thought…