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Awaken Kickoff

Awaken Ministries Opening Event of the YEAR! This night will entail food, drinks, yard games, music, and a short message and introduction to who Awaken is. Event Locator: 2026-ACJDMM. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Awaken. Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. NSU Residental Quad Green.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Northern Startup Center Workshop

This free workshop is provided by the Northern Innovation and Startup Center and is available both in-person and online. In-person participants will meet in the Business and Health Innovation Center (room 101) on NSU's campus. Learn more and register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLSM. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 101.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

TRIO McNair Student Meeting

First research workshop for the year. This workshop will focus on pre-research activities. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKD. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. MeWaldt-Jensen Classroom 145.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, September 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, September 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

TRIO McNair Student Meeting

Short travel orientation meetings for scholars attending the McNair Conference in Baltimore. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKF. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. MeWaldt-Jensen Classroom 145.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

9/11 Taps on the Green

To mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we invite you to a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m. at the flagpole on the Campus Green (near the Tech Center). Taps will be performed followed by a moment of silence to honor the lives lost on 9/11. We hope you’ll join us in this time of reflection and remembrance. Student Affairs is committed to making our events accessible to all participants. If you need accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 605-626-3007. Event Locator: 2025-ACFZJA. Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. NSU Campus Green, Student Center Mall 101, Student Center Mezzanine 124.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, September 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Honors Club Meeting

This meeting is for NSU students in the Honors Program or NSU students interested in joining the Honors Club. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPJC. Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 102.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Awaken Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study! Start in large group then break into small student led groups. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMGS. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Awaken. Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

College Democrats: Meet the candidates

This event will be hosted by the campus organization the Northern State University College Democrats. It will be an opportunity for the group to get more engagement in the club with having more high-profile speakers. The candidates will be invited to speak and let the audience know who they are and what they are about. And then the second half of the event would be an open forum question and answer to get young people on campus more engaged in the political process. The candidates that would speak are Dan Ahlers SD Democratic candidate for Governor, Nikki Gronli SD Democratic candidate for House, and Julian Beaudion SD democratic candidate for senate. This event gives the college democrats group on campus a chance to get more people engaged with our club and spread awareness of it's existence. And it also allows our club to do our main goal which is getting people involved in the political process. Event Locator: 2026-ACJGSL. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: NSU College Democrats. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

College Democrats: Meet the candidates

The NSU college democrats will be hosting a meet the candidate's event. This event will include speakers like Democratic Governor candidate Dan Ahlers, Democratic US House candidate Nikki Gronli, and Secretary of state candidate Nikki Gronli. This event will help the Northern college democrats gain legitimacy and recognition as a group on campus. This event will also serve one of our main goals which is civic engagement for the student population. The event will start with a quick introduction from the Northern State college democrat's president. And then the candidates will introduce themselves and their platform and then after this the students can ask questions in sort of like a town hall format. This event is not to push a partisan agenda but rather give an opportunity for the student population to get more involved with political engagement. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMKZ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: NSu College Democrats. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

NSU Classic Pickleball Tournament

Campus Recreation and the Wolves Pickleball Association are hosting a Pickleball tournament in Dacotah Hall Gym open to NSU students, staff and faculty, and the Aberdeen community. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNDT. Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – Saturday, September 19, 2026, 5:00 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

NSU Classic Pickleball Tournament

Campus Recreation and the Wolves Pickleball Association are hosting a Pickleball tournament in Dacotah Hall Gym open to NSU students, staff and faculty, and the Aberdeen community. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNDT. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – Sunday, September 20, 2026, 5:00 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, September 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Awaken Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study! Start in large group then break into small student led groups. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMGS. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Awaken. Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

Awaken Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study! Start in large group then break into small student led groups. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMGS. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Awaken. Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

2026 Homecoming Royalty Coronation

2026 Homecoming Royalty Coronation—more details to come. Event Locator: 2025-ACGPBS. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Awaken Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study! Start in large group then break into small student led groups. Event Locator: 2026-ACJMGS. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Awaken. Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Kessler's Club Room 250.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

TRIO McNair Student Meeting

Second research workshop for McNair scholars focusing on SMART goals and resources. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKG. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. MeWaldt-Jensen Classroom 145.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Honors Meeting

This meeting is for NSU students in the Honors Club and/or Honors Program. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPPB. Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 102.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

TRIO McNair Student Meeting

This workshop provides a big-picture introduction to graduate school. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKH. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. MeWaldt-Jensen Classroom 145.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, October 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Soccer League

Sunday nights at 6 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Soccer League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKC. Sunday, October 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Athletic and Recreation Soccer.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Northern Startup Center Workshop

This free workshop is provided by the Northern Innovation and Startup Center and is available both in-person and online. In-person participants will meet in the Business and Health Innovation Center (room 101) on NSU's campus. Learn more and register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLSM. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 101.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

Intramural Softball League

Thursday nights at 6 PM are our league nights for our Open Intramural Softball League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKN. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Intramural Flag Football

Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM will be our league nights for our Open Intramural Flag Football League. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPHV. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Athletic and Recreation Football.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

FAIL Fest

Failure is part of every success story. Join us for the Third Annual FAIL Fest on October 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Business and Health Innovation Center, as we celebrate the bold ideas, hard-earned lessons, and regional achievements that shaped 2026. Entrepreneurs, leaders, students, and community members are invited to embrace the "fail forward" mindset and look ahead to the possibilities and opportunities of 2027. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNFS. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center Lobby 100.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Honors Meeting

This meeting is for NSU students in the Honors Club and/or Honors Program. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPPB. Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 102.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Northern Startup Center Workshop

This free workshop is provided by the Northern Innovation and Startup Center and is available both in-person and online. In-person participants will meet in the Business and Health Innovation Center (room 101) on NSU's campus. Learn more and register at northernstartupcenter.com/upcoming-events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJLSM. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Business and Health Innovation Center 101.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

TRIO McNair Student Meeting

Final research workshop for McNair scholars focusing on developing and refining academic writing skills. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKJ. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. MeWaldt-Jensen Classroom 145.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Senior Recital: Grode & Heier

Anizye Grode and Elias Heier performs their Senior Recital and all are welcome to enjoy their repertoire. This is open to the public and a free concert to attend. Event Locator: 2026-ACJKCS. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Krikac Administration Auditorium 300.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Senior Recital: Knigge & Jackson

Connor Knigge and Elijah Jackson perform their Senior Recital and all are welcome to enjoy their repertoire. This is open to the public and a free concert to attend. Event Locator: 2026-ACJKAV. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Krikac Administration Auditorium 300.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.

Student Government Association Meeting

The NSU Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the governing body/voice of the pack, representing all Northern students. Functions of SGA include overseeing the creation and recognition of all organizations, delegating General Activity Fee fund allocation on campus every spring, representing NSU at South Dakota Student Federation meetings, and serving as the bridge between the student body and the South Dakota regental system. SGA meets weekly during the academic year and welcomes all students, Northern employees, and community members to attend. For more information, stop by their office in the Hub on the second level of Avera Student Center, or visit their social media. Open Forum is at the beginning of every meeting. All Northern students are invited to bring their questions or concerns to SGA during Open Forum. Meetings are open to the general public unless the SGA goes into a closed session. Business regarding students and student concerns occur during these meetings. Event Locator: 2026-ACHVPS. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

Common Read Lecture

Northern State University will welcome No. 1 New York Times-bestselling author, award-winning educator, founder and philanthropist Sharon McMahon as the keynote speaker for the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the public. Sharon McMahon is a longtime government and law teacher who provides daily insights on current events, political misinformation, the history and function of the U.S. government, and ways to support democracy.  “I’m excited that The Small and the Mighty has been selected as Northern State University’s next Common Read. Showcasing the everyday Americans whose actions shaped the course of our nation’s history, the book encourages reflection on perseverance, empathy, and the shared responsibility to do the next needed thing—something we all need to be reminded of, especially right now,” said Sharon McMahon. “We are honored to… Event Locator: 2026-ACHHDT. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.

TRIO McNair Fall Forum

Along with mentors, scholars will have the opportunity to present their research 'in-progress' in a more relaxed, conversational format. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNKL. Friday, November 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Beulah Williams Library Round Rm 104.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

Wolves Pickleball Association

Wolves Pickleball Association will host their league nights Monday's and Friday's at 6:30. Event Locator: 2026-ACJPKT. Monday, November 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dacotah Hall ISRC Gym 115.

LuMin Tabling

LuMin "Tell Me More Tuesday!" Question of the day, giveaways, promote other upcoming LuMin events. Event Locator: 2026-ACJNPJ. Please type the full name of the student organization or club sponsoring the event.: Northern LuMin. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Center Mall 101.