ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The Northern State University Theatre Program will present the musical "Heathers" in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater.

Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 13, and 14, as well as at 3 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Based on the 1989 cult classic film by Daniel Waters, ¡°Heathers: The Musical¡± brings audiences to Westerberg High, a school ruled by the notoriously ruthless, shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing triad, the Heathers. When social misfit Veronica falls in and out of their favor, her new boyfriend, the mysteriously dark J.D.,¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University will begin construction on a leading-edge Business and Health Innovation Center following approval by the U.S. Treasury to utilize $29.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Construction funds for the project.

¡°The Business and Health Innovation Center positions Northern to meet critical workforce needs in business, banking, finance, accounting and nursing,¡± said Dr. Neal Schnoor, president of Northern. ¡°It is a generational opportunity to advance regional health and economic development.¡±

Schnoor also¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. - The Northern State University Center for Public History and Civic Engagement is proud to present an exciting event featuring author Rachel Lu on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. This engaging evening promises an enlightening discussion on "The Future of the Family."

Event Details:

• Date and Time: Tuesday, Sept.26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. 
• Location: Johnson Fine Arts 181 (Blue Room), Northern State¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University¡¯s fall 2023 Noon Forums will begin Wednesday, Sept. 20, at noon in the Beulah Williams Library Round Room.

The featured speaker will be Dr. Ken Blanchard, NSU professor of political science, who will present the topic, 'The End of Liberal Democracy in America.' Dr. Blanchard's presentation will focus on the destruction of freedom of speech in modern democracy.

Dr. Blanchard is in his 35th year teaching political science at Northern. His academic specialty is biology and political theory. He has a forthcoming book on¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18.

Constitution Day is the federal observance, on or around Sept. 17, of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. ¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in Northeast South Dakota, take note!

The Northern Innovation and Startup Center will present two programs designed to empower those looking to bring their business ideas to life. The Center, established in late 2022, is committed to fostering innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

The first workshop is scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Beulah Williams Library at Northern State University. The Ideation Workshop is a collaborative, hands-on event tailored to inspire and guide individuals on¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C This fall, more students chose Northern State University to continue their education. Northern has experienced growth this fall consistent with enrollment figures released today by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Northern's headcount stands at 3,521 students, 5.3 percent higher than fall 2022. First-time freshmen increased 6.7 percent to 319 and full-time-equivalency (FTE) increased 2.7 percent to 1,725.

"We are proud of our dedicated faculty and staff who deliver quality personalized academic programs and support services,¡± said Marcus¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University will host the sixth annual All-State Orchestra Workshop with the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony.

The free workshop, open to all South Dakota high school students, will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.

During the first hour, students will work with AUCS faculty and principal musicians. Then, they will sit with AUCS members and read through the repertoire for All-State Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar.

Registration will take place at the door¡­

ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C The Northern State University Department of Music will hold its annual Faculty Showcase Recital on Thursday, Sept. 14.

The showcase will be held in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and featuring an array of solo and chamber performances by the talented NSU music faculty.

¡°This recital is always something the music faculty looks forward to,¡± said Dr. Kenneth Boulton, dean of the School of Fine Arts. ¡°It also represents the official opening event of our exciting 2023-24 season.¡±

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ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C High school strings players are invited to join the inaugural Northern Honors Orchestra.

The orchestra, organized at Northern State University, consists of two fun-filled days of rehearsals and making connections with string players across the Upper Midwest. The event takes place Jan. 12 and 13, 2024 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern campus.

Students get to ¡°delve deeper into string techniques while getting to know fellow string peers,¡± said Dr. Christopher Stanichar, director of orchestras at Northern.

¡°The purpose of¡­