ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 State University鈥檚 Dr. Nuurrianti Jalli has been appointed as advisor/governing council member for the Foundation for Advancing Critical Thinking in South Asia (FACTS Asia).聽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 for 不良研究所鈥檚 public relations minor鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 The 不良研究所 Innovation and Startup Center鈥攏ow called Thunder Labs鈥攚ill host an evening of emerging tech on Feb. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. at 不良研究所 State University.鈥淓merging Tech: Gamifying Education,鈥 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, will share his company's startup journey and鈥
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the concert's cancellation ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony鈥檚 re-scheduled concert on Tuesday, March 21 featuring The Texas Tenors has been canceled.The Texas鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 Artwork by 不良研究所 State University students is on display this month at Red Rooster Coffee House in downtown Aberdeen.The display features a range of media by 不良研究所 art students, including drawing, painting, photography, digital collage and mixed media.It鈥檚 the second year NSU students have shown work at the Red Rooster鈥攁nd it鈥檚 a fantastic opportunity to share their work with the community, said NSU Instructor of Art Alexis Doerr.鈥淚t's a show that the students look forward to having their work in,鈥 Doerr said. 鈥淭he Red Rooster Coffee House is very supportive in鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 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 不良研究所 to come together to provide essential funding across the university.Last year鈥檚 event was a huge success, with the community raising $330,000 from over 1,800 donors. This year鈥檚 goal is to receive support from 2,500 donors in 24 hours.鈥淭here is a lot of pride and enthusiasm year-round in the 不良研究所 State community,鈥 Zach Flakus, NSU Foundation鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 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, 不良研究所 faculty members.Fastenau鈥檚 project, 鈥淏acteriophage Isolation against Actinomycete Gordonia rubripertincta and Bioinformatic Characterization of the Bacteriophages MossRose and Eliott,鈥 aims to isolate and purify novel bacteriophages and then annotate its genome. The findings are expected to help further understand鈥
ABERDEEN, SD 鈥 Partnerships with community agencies provide free or cost-effective services for 不良研究所 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 不良研究所鈥檚 third Strategic Priority.Community agencies include:鈥 Aberdeen Police Department鈥 Avera Health鈥 Northeastern Mental Health Centers鈥 Safe Harbor鈥 The Salvation Army鈥 Sodexo鈥
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. 鈥 不良研究所 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, presenting their marketing recommendations to the AACF Board. The project was part of a marketing course taught by Dr. Hannah Walters, and a graphic design course taught by Ms. Alexis Doerr.鈥溾
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 State University Bands will present 鈥淎merican Soundscapes鈥 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. 不良研究所 students will be admitted鈥
ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 不良研究所 State University鈥檚 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, 鈥淎gainst Critical Thinking.鈥漇chaff, director of 不良研究所鈥檚 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 of Abraham Lincoln, politics and literature, and politics and popular culture.NSU Noon Forums, which are free鈥