ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The Northern State University Theatre Program will present the original play "The Canonized Club: The Curious Lives & Deaths of the Saints" later this month in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater.

Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 26 as well as at 3 p.m. on Aug. 27.

This original comedy by local playwright Deena M. P. Ronayne explores what happens when a defiant Pope Paul VI decides to ¡°downsize¡± the number of saints. Following his papal pronouncement, all hell breaks lose in heaven when saints like St. Patrick,¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University officials are pleased to announce the appointment of Bea Smith as the new Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, effective Aug. 21, 2023. The Northern Innovation and Startup Center aims to cultivate an environment in Aberdeen that embraces technology, celebrates innovation and encourages a fail-forward mentality among entrepreneurs. With an impressive background in community outreach and marketing, as well as a passion for fostering entrepreneurship, Smith brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University announces two one-credit courses this fall, specifically designed for teachers seeking to enhance their knowledge and instructional practices. 

These courses aim to equip educators with the necessary tools to implement South Dakota¡¯s new social studies standards effectively. 

The first course, HIST/POLS 592 American Foundations: American Founding, caters to elementary teachers. Led by faculty members Professors Dave Grettler (History), Christian Pirlet (Education), and Jon Schaff (Political Science), this one¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University (Northern) is launching a 2-year degree program in early childhood education to help meet the demand for qualified childcare providers in South Dakota.

In partnership with the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Northern's Early Childhood Education scholarship will provide full tuition, fees, and book scholarships to five students who start the program this fall. Scholarship recipients will commit to working in childcare in South Dakota for two years after earning their associate degree from Northern.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state.

Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

This new program will provide students a pathway to becoming a registered nurse, with career ladder steps along the way.

¡°Northern¡¯s career ladder program is designed to¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Registration is now open for the 107th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. 

The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Aberdeen. Entrants will decorate their float based on this year¡¯s theme, ¡°Wolves Go to Vegas.¡± A panel of judges comprised of Northern and community leaders will present awards in various categories. 

Gypsy Day Parade Float Registration is now open at northern.edu/gypsy-days. 

Northern¡¯s homecoming week,¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University international alumnus Mat¨§j ?¨ªp is on his way to a prestigious graduate school in New York City¡ªand he said NSU played a pivotal role in helping him get there.

¡°Northern quickly became a transformative environment in my life,¡± said ?¨ªp, from Hodslavice,?Czech Republic. ¡°The opportunity to engage with inspiring professors and peers, coupled with an education style vastly different from that in the Czech Republic, fueled my passion and opened up a world of possibilities.¡±

?¨ªp said¡­

Pictured, left to right: Drs. Jeff Howard, Karyl Meister and Franne Sippel.

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University faculty members were among the co-authors of a recent scholarly blog piece and journal article based on their research surrounding mandatory reporting.

The article, ¡°Mandatory reporting and the retaliation factor,¡± was published in the journal, Children¡­