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Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Create Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI for Social Media Content
Struggling to come up with social media posts? This workshop shows you how AI can be your new content sidekick. We’ll explore tools to brainstorm ideas, write captions, script videos, and even repurpose content—so you spend less time stressing and more time creating posts that actually work.
Register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGRBT.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Business, Health & Innovation Center 101.
Kids Who Code - Intro to Coding
Kids Who Code for beginner coders meets every Tuesday afternoon in the NSU Beulah Williams Library, from January 13 through April 21. Learn about topics in coding, such as: coding languages, loops, conditionals, variables, and so much more! Free to any 6th - 12th grader. To sign up or for any questions, contact lynn.klundt@northern.edu or call 605-626-7773.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGNVD.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Forum - Steven Usitalo
The Noon Forum for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 will be presented by Dr. Steven Usitalo, professor of history. His topic is "Has America Passed its Peak?".
For most of its history, the United States defined itself as a society moving forward, expanding opportunity, and widening the circle of belonging. That confidence has utterly fractured. Today we are witnessing something far more troubling than polarization or temporary dysfunction. We are watching a society without faith in its own future. When a nation begins to organize its politics around fear rather than possibility, resentment rather than aspiration, and exclusion rather than expansion, historians should take notice. The loudest voices shaping the national conversation are no longer those asking how to strengthen the republic, but rather angry ones insisting that decline can be stopped only by walls, purges, hatred, and the narrowing of who truly belongs. See Trump! He's not the disease, he is only a pathetic symptom. The rhetoric today is not the…
Event Locator: 2026-ACHFSS.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Kids Who Code - Advanced Coding
Kids Who Code for advanced coders meets every Thursday afternoon in the NSU Beulah Williams Library, from January 15 through April 23. Learn about topics in coding, such as: coding languages, loops, conditionals, variables, and so much more! Free to any 6th - 12th grader. To sign up or for any questions, contact lynn.klundt@northern.edu or call 605-626-7773.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGNVG.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.
2026 International Student Gala & Sash Ceremony
You are all invited to the 2026 International Student Gala & Sash Ceremony. The International Student Gala & Sash Ceremony is a time to recognize students for their leadership, growth in academics, impact throughout our campus and community, athletic MVP, and also other fun awards like the best dress, best humor, and biggest smile. This year, we will be hosting the International Student Gala & Sash Ceremony for a celebratory night of food, awards, dancing, sash ceremony, and recognition of our graduating students. Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, April 16th at 6:30pm in the Kessler's Champions Room (located in the Barnett Center) as we roll out the red carpet. Everyone is encouraged to dress their best, be ready for the paparazzi, and celebrate the end of another school year. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
Event Locator: 2026-ACGXNQ.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Kessler's Club Room 250.
Employee Awards Luncheon
Annual employee awards and years of service recognition and lunch.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHLBT.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Kessler's Club Room 250.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
CampusWorks - Open Forum
Open forum with CampusWorks IT consultants for NSU faculty, staff and students.
The South Dakota Board of Regents has engaged CampusWorks, a higher education consulting firm, to conduct a systemwide Information Technology assessment across the Board office and all six public universities. This work is part of a broader effort to ensure the Regent system is positioned with a future-ready, sustainable, and well-governed IT operating model(s) that can support institutional priorities over the next decade.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHTSA.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Student Center Centennial A East 262, Student Center Centennial A West 262.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
Softball vs. Minot State
Softball vs. Minot State,
Games at 12pm and 2pm.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHGVA.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.
NSU Symphonic Band/NSU Concert Band present: Band Extravaganza
Join us for an afternoon of exciting wind band music performed by members of the NSU Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the NSU Concert Band conducted by Dr. Travis Netzer. This concert marks the traditional season finale for the band season, so they will roll out all the stops for this “Band Extravaganza!”.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKV.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Aberdeen Community Concert Association presents: The Bronx Wanderers
The Bronx Wanderers are a high-energy musical “tour-de-force” that have been entertaining audiences of all ages since 2003. The band, comprised of a father, his sons and two of their long-time friends, prides itself on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXRW.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Science Seminar Series
The Science Seminar Series provides an opportunity for NSU Science faculty and students to present research and engage in discussions on a broad range of interdisciplinary scientific topics.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFATH.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Jewett Reg Science Ed Center Classroom 133.
Design Made Easy: How to Use Canva
Presenter: Madeline Dell, Century Business Products & Catalyst IT,
If design feels overwhelming, this workshop will make Canva your new best friend. We’ll walk through the Canva Pro tools that make creating clean, consistent graphics way easier—brand kits, templates, photo editing, exporting and sizing, apps, and quick tips to help your visuals look polished without overthinking it. This is a hands-on session, so bring your laptop and come ready to work directly in Canva Pro as we build together.
Register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGRBV.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Business, Health & Innovation Center 101.
Kids Who Code - Intro to Coding
Kids Who Code for beginner coders meets every Tuesday afternoon in the NSU Beulah Williams Library, from January 13 through April 21. Learn about topics in coding, such as: coding languages, loops, conditionals, variables, and so much more! Free to any 6th - 12th grader. To sign up or for any questions, contact lynn.klundt@northern.edu or call 605-626-7773.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGNVD.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Shootout at Pine Ridge - Jaeden Shaving
The Noon Forum for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 will be presented by Jaeden Shaving, NSU student working towards his Master of Science Education. His topic is "Shootout at Pine Ridge".
A look at the 1975 incident on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation that left two FBI agents dead and the legal battle Leonard Peltier has fought since his imprisonment in 1976 until President Biden commuted his life sentence in January 2025.
The Noon Forum is held in the NSU Beulah Williams Library Round Room from 12-1pm on Wednesdays and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
This and all forums are free and open to the public.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHKMD.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Kids Who Code - Advanced Coding
Kids Who Code for advanced coders meets every Thursday afternoon in the NSU Beulah Williams Library, from January 15 through April 23. Learn about topics in coding, such as: coding languages, loops, conditionals, variables, and so much more! Free to any 6th - 12th grader. To sign up or for any questions, contact lynn.klundt@northern.edu or call 605-626-7773.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGNVG.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.
Perler Bead Night
Unwind and get creative at our Perler Bead event in the NSU Williams Library!
All NSU students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by and design colorful pixel-style creations using Perler beads.
All supplies will be provided - just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on break in the Library.
Contact lynn.klundt@northern.eduwith any questions.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHRWC.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Bill Wieland and Friends
“Bill Wieland and Friends” is Bill Wieland’s retirement recital. It will feature NSU students, NSU alumni, and community members in a wide variety of ensembles. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Event Locator: 2026-ACGWTB.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Senior Recital: Cundiff and Houdyshell
Please join Taye Cundiff and Eli Houdyshell for their senior voice recital at NSU's Krikac Auditorium on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGFXS.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Krikac Administration Auditorium 300.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Civic Engagement Event
Professor Robert George of Princeton University speaking on the American Founding.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHTKR.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Berggren (Blue Room) Recital Hall 181.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Strategic Planning Townhall
Faculty, staff and students are invited to the Strategic Planning Town Hall on April 28, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Kessler's Champion Room.
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTXF.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kessler's Club Room 250.
Maximize Your Reach - Posting and Scheduling Tips for Entrepreneurs
Presenter: Kristin Harms, @TheBasicRanchMom,
Learn how to schedule content across platforms, understand posting best practices, and optimize reach. Participants will finish by building and scheduling their full month of content.
Register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGRBX.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Business, Health & Innovation Center 101.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Speech & Debate Forum - Foote
The Noon Forum for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 will be presented by Dr. Gus Foote, assistant professor of communication studies and director of forensics. This forum is titled "Noon Performances by NSU Speech and Debate".
The NSU Speech and Debate Team will perform some of the material they took to the Pi Kappa Delta National tournament held in Springfield, MO last month.
The Noon Forum is held in the NSU Beulah Williams Library Round Room from 12-1pm on Wednesdays and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
This and all forums are free and open to the public.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHRAW.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
SAT National Test
SAT National Test Date for SAT registered students.
This test is in the NSU Testing Center, Williams Library Room 154A.
Contact the Testing Coordinator with any questions.
Email: nsuproctor@northern.edu,
Phone: 605-626-2029.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDXFW.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Softball vs. Wayne State
Softball vs. Wayne State,
Games at 1pm and 3pm.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHGVB.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.
Softball vs. Augustana University
Softball vs. Augustana University,
Games at 12pm and 2pm.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHGVC.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.
NSU Spring Choral Concert
Join us for an afternoon of choral music featuring the wonderful choirs of the NSU Department of Music.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKW.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Circle Program Monthly Smudge
Hí?ha?ni wašté – It’s a good day! We warmly invite you to join the NSU Circle Program as a campus community for our monthly smudging, 12:15-12:30 PM in The Circle Program room (MJ112) and Technology Center Courtyard.
Smudging is a sacred tradition involving the burning of sacred plants. It’s a way to cleanse, reflect, begin anew, and gather in a good way—as we begin a fresh start to the month.
Participating in or witnessing this practice is a meaningful way to show respect for Indigenous cultures and build community together. Please contact Lara.Nelson@northern.edu for additional information.
All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDZKD.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Circle Program Student Lounge (MJ 112), Technology Center Courtyard.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Forum-Dr. Alyssa Kiesow, CAS Dean
The Noon Forum for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, will be presented by Dr. Alyssa Kiesow, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Kiesow will be leaving NSU at the end of the spring term. Her topic is "The Last Lecture I'd Ever Give".
Dr. Kiesow says, "This final lecture will reflect on Northern’s evolution through the lens of faculty, chair, and dean. Please join me with a brief walk down 'memory lane,' exploring how past experiences can inform the future. More than a farewell, this will be a forward-looking message, encouraging the campus to build on what has been learned and continue shaping Northern’s future."
This Noon Forum will be held in Centennial Rooms C & D in the NSU Student Center from 12-1:30pm and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
This and all forums are free and open to the public.
Event Locator: 2026-ACHTMT.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Student Center Centennial C 262, Student Center Centennial D 262.
2026 Cording Ceremony
The 2026 Cording Ceremony is hosted by the Military/Veteran's Affairs office in collaboration with the Aberdeen American Legion to honor NSU and local high school graduates who have served or are committed to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Students receive an honor cord to wear during their respective graduation ceremonies as well as a certificate.
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTMM.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Jewett Reg Science Ed Center Lobby.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Honors Reception
Reception for students graduating with honors.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVPN.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Barnett Center Hallway.
Honors Recognition Reception & Ceremony
Ceremony for students graduating with honors.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVPL.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kessler's Club Room 250.
Athletic Stole Ceremony
Ceremony to recognize graduating athletes.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGNQM.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Kessler's Club Room 250.
Spring 2026 Commencement
Northern State University will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates at Spring Commencement, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Barnett Center Wach's Arena.
The ceremony is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Doors will open at least one hour before the event. Guests are encouraged to stay through the end to honor all graduates.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live via multiple platforms. The ceremony will be livestreamed through the NSU Facebook page, and broadcast locally on Midco channel 12 and NVC Channel 12. The broadcast will also be available channel 588 on Midco.
Live captioning will be provided on screen at the venue, as well as online through Facebook and the graduation webpage.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDK.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barnett Center Bob Wachs Arena 117, Barnett Center Auxiliary Gymnasium 210, Barnett Center Kretchman Hall of Fame 222, Barnett Center Pole Vault Area, Barnett Center Track, Barnett Center Batting Cages 210A, Barnett Center Track Throwing Cages 210B.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Pitching Your Business - What Investors Actually Want to Hear
Learn what investors, lenders, and judges actually want to hear. Mike will cover how to structure your pitch, what to include (and what to leave out), and how to communicate your value clearly and confidently. Perfect for entrepreneurs preparing for a competition or pitching to a bank or angel investor.
Presenter: Mike Bockorny, South Dakota Economic Development Professionals Association,
Register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGRBZ.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Business, Health & Innovation Center 101.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Memorial Day - no classes; offices closed
Memorial Day - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFL.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Boys State 2026
South Dakota Boys State was founded at Aberdeen in 1940 and 83rd Annual Boys State will be held at Northern State University from Monday, May 25th to Friday, May 29th, 2026.
Per their website, the American Legion Boys State of South Dakota has a two-fold purpose. First, to better help youth understand and appreciate the American system of government and way of life including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Secondly, to give a better knowledge of the fundamental principles of government within the State of South Dakota. These objectives are sought by establishing a mythical 51st State of Union, comprised of counties and cities, giving Boys State actual experience in control and operation of these units of government. The American Legion wants the Boys of South Dakota to understand the problems of government as well as how it functions.
To sign up, Boys must be a high school Junior or Senior who have never attended Boys State before. Please follow (copy/paste) this link: …
Event Locator: 2025-ACGQBX.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – Friday, May 29, 2026, 2:30 PM.
NSU Outdoor Spaces.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
SAT National Test
SAT National Test Date for SAT registered students.
This test is in the NSU Testing Center, Williams Library Room 154A.
Contact the Testing Coordinator with any questions.
Email: nsuproctor@northern.edu,
Phone: 605-626-2029.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDXFW.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
ACT National Test
ACT National Test Date for ACT registered students.
This test is in the NSU Williams Library.
Contact the Testing Center Coordinator with any questions.
email: nsuproctor@northern.edu,
phone: 605-626-2029.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDXFZ.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Juneteenth Holiday - no classes; offices closed
Juneteenth Holiday - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFN.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
Independence Day Holiday - no classes; offices closed
Independence Day Holiday - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFM.
Friday, July 3, 2026.
Noon Basketball
Noon ball is a long-standing tradition at NSU. It is open to all faculty, staff, and students. We typically play games to 5 (by ones), then start a new game to rotate new players in.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDVCA.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.
ACT National Test
ACT National Test Date for ACT registered students.
This test is in the NSU Williams Library.
Contact the Testing Center Coordinator with any questions.
email: nsuproctor@northern.edu,
phone: 605-626-2029.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDXFZ.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Beulah Williams Library Classroom 117.