“I grew up 10 blocks from Northern, attended school here and married my college sweetheart, Becky. As a kid, I used to play baseball on the municipal ball field, which is now where the Barnett Center stands. After graduating from NSU, I managed a local restaurant, until an opportunity at Northern opened. Wayne Fischer hired me and for the past 23 years, I’ve worked in the facilities department at Northern. I can honestly say, we’ve (facilities) never been this busy. We have more than 4,500 work orders each year and in addition to all the new buildings, we are replacing drainage areas, roofs and windows – anything to improve campus and make it more enjoyable for our students, staff and faculty. While I’m not at work, my passion is autographs. It started in 1974 and I have well over 1,000 autographs, including legendary coaches John Wooden, Pat Summitt, Nick Saban and Don Meyer. I’ll email and write letters to any sports icons, especially if they’re Minnesota Vikings and Twins, from Notre Dame or, of course, Northern State University. NSU has been great to my family and me. We have lifelong friends, many of who are former students. This is a great place to be; it’s an exciting time.” – Monte Mehlhoff, Facilities Management Director #beNORTHERN

The 12th season of Northern Fort Playhouse opens tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at historic Fort Sisseton! Find details and ticket information here: http://northern.edu/news/northern-fort-playhouse-opens-12th-season-july-7

Thanks to the NSU Undergraduate Competitive Research Grant, Maris Grewe started a campus-wide recycling program. Learn more about how Grewe has made campus greener: http://www3.northern.edu/flippingbook/Northern_Today_Spring_2017/html/#8

"When I gaveled the meeting to adjournment, that gavel strike ended my time on the Regents. I will miss being on the Regents, being part of the wonderful things they accomplish and the exceptional people involved." Read about Harvey Jewett's 20 years with the South Dakota Board of Regents: https://www.northern.edu/news/recap-20-years-regent-harvey-jewett

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Reminder: The #northernstateu campus is closed Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4.

“Some of my best memories from college are times spent in the residence halls talking with friends about anything and everything. And I do mean everything. We might have started off talking about our classes and then the conversation would change to sports, politics, relationships, religion, movies, family, plans for the weekend, or who knows what. And yes, sometimes we didn't agree and the conversations got loud and opinionated and someone may have walked off disagreeing with everyone else. But the best part was that within a couple of nights we were all back together talking and arguing over new topics and switching sides. That was when I learned the power that community and communicating have on developing the whole person. And I like it, so I just never left a college campus. And now I love being part of a university that is building new spaces on our campus to foster those same opportunities for growth for today’s students.” – Marty Sabolo, Director of Residence Life #beNORTHERN

Congratulations to the Northern State University student organizations recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents! http://ow.ly/kIaO30d9ePG

Unveiling the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Thank you and congratulations, Regent Jewett!

NSU is hosting the South Dakota Board of Regents. Welcome to campus!

The Northern Fort Playhouse presents an evening of Broadway songs at the Ward Hotel Bar 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 30. This cabaret marks the return of NSU alums Yvonne Freese, Sarah Honerman, Emily Davis and Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha, all of whom will be returning to the Playhouse as the Marvelous Wonderettes. Other company members returning include Mackinley Bruemmer (NSU) and Laura Steblay (U of M Morris). Plan to attend this free event!

Plenty of #northernstateu talent (students and alumni) on stage, behind the scenes and in the orchestra for the Aberdeen Community Theatre's production of Sister Act. #OurCommunity

“Besides great education, NSU provided me with support and guidance throughout my entire academic and athletic career by giving me opportunities and exposing me to various situations that helped to prepare me for life after college. The professors and coaches provided individual attention and truly helped me learn and succeed. I've had many great moments at NSU, from living in Jerde Hall during freshman year to spending the summers working at the computer center and later on my internship with the Food Export Association of the Midwest and the SD Department of Agriculture, but I would have to say football played a huge part in it, especially my first game-winning field goal at Swisher Field against University of Mary.” – Felipe Alfaia, NSU alum and marketing director for Embraer Executive Jets #beNORTHERN