ABERDEEN, S.D. ¡ª Northern State University announces that two of its outstanding students, Alexandria Arndt and Diana Li, have been named finalists for the 2024 South Dakota Governor's Giant Vision Competition. Their innovative projects have set them apart as top qualifiers, showcasing their commitment to entrepreneurship and creative problem-solving.

Alexandria Arndt's Groundbreaking Campus Safety App: Tier Five

Alexandria Arndt, a passionate student entrepreneur, has developed Tier Five, a revolutionary campus safety and security app designed¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Five Northern State University students participated in an Alternative Spring Break trip to Louisiana in March to volunteer in libraries and elementary schools. The trip reflected the university's focus on providing practical experiential learning opportunities for students.

During their week of volunteer work, students participated in initiatives such as surveying patrons of different branches of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library system about their desires for library space usage. The students also worked with library outreach efforts by¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Travis Netzer, lecturer of tuba and euphonium at Northern State University, and William Wieland, an accomplished composer and pianist, will present a captivating recital of music for tuba and piano on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Krikac Auditorium.

The recital is free and open to the public, and for those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on the NSU Music Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MusicNSU/.

The program will showcase a¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University's Professor of Voice/Opera, Darci Bultema, is set to captivate audiences with an upcoming recital featuring guest pianists Michael Ching and Philip Everingham.

The recital, titled "Love Lost/Love Found," will be held on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in Krikac Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and for those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on the NSU Music Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MusicNSU/.¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, and conclude at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.

GiveNDay celebrates Northern State University's rich history of excellence and showcases the unwavering spirit of its community. The event provides an opportunity for alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of NSU to unite and positively impact¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The Northern State University Athletic Department and United Way of Northeastern South Dakota are joining efforts to serve the community during the 22nd annual Day of Champions. On Saturday, April 27, the Wolves will make an impact by volunteering their time at several organizations within the Aberdeen area.

The Day of Champions began in 2002 as a collaborative effort between the NSU Athletic Department and the United Way. Over the past 22 years, more than 3,000 Northern student-athletes have worked on over 260 projects, contributing 21,000 hours of¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. - Northern State University is thrilled to unveil the inaugural "NSU-Con," a vibrant showcase highlighting the university's rich tapestry of research, scholarship, and creative endeavors. Scheduled for April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event promises to captivate audiences with the diverse and innovative work of NSU's students, faculty, and staff.

NSU-Con offers attendees a dynamic and interactive experience, featuring an array of activities ranging from engaging talks and compelling poster presentations to captivating performances and stimulating¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¡ª The 41st annual Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair, sponsored by Northern State University, 3M of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation, is set for March 21, 2024. 

Forty judges from Aberdeen and surrounding areas will evaluate projects and interview participating students in the morning. The fair will be open for public viewing from 1-7 p.m. in Wachs Arena within Barnett. The free awards ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center, Room 181.

Twelve area schools will be¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¡ª The Northern State University Theatre Program will present the play "Peter/Wendy" in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater.

Free performances will be at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 13.

In Jeremy Bloom's adaptation of the classic Peter Pan story, Wendy begins thinking happy thoughts as she takes flight with Peter to visit Neverland. The story comes to life with creative storytelling highlighting iconic elements like Tinkerbell, the lost boys, a mermaid and Captain Hook. "Peter/Wendy" is intended for all ages¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The former legal advisor and operational law instructor at NATO School Oberammergau Brian Bengs will deliver a keynote address at 7 p.m. April 2 in the Northern State University's Johnson Fine Arts Center Lecture Classroom 117. Bengs¡¯ presentation, titled "Collective Self-Defense: Understanding U.S. Involvement in NATO," will provide an insightful exploration into the historical origins of NATO, its organizational structure, and its role in the international security system.

In light of recent events, particularly Russian aggression in Ukraine, the¡­