ABERDEEN, S.D. – When it comes to campus improvement projects, Northern State University has taken numerous steps toward sustainability.

All campus buildings have the latest in LED lighting, with the exception of Steele Hall, Kramer Hall, McArthur-Welsh and a portion in Williams Library that will be done soon, said NSU Facilities Manager Monte Mehlhoff.

Northern also has six new solar-powered exterior fixtures—two in the Newman Center parking lot, two in the McArthur-Welsh lot and two on the south side of the Mewaldt-Jensen Building, Mehlhoff said.

“The three residence halls will be done this summer, and we look forward to all exterior LED fixtures in the near future,” he said.

NSU Vice President for Finance and Administration Veronica Paulson said Northern has used grant money from the State Energy Program to pay for many upgrades. At the May S.D. Board of Regents meeting, NSU will seek approval for about $1.7 million in energy projects, she said, to be funded with a zero percent State Energy Program loan and repaid through utility savings.

Also, Paulson said, “The science building has received LEED silver certification, and the residence halls (Wolves Memorial Suites, Great Plains East and Great Plains West) were also built to meet LEED silver certification.”

For more information about Northern’s facilities, visit NSU Campus.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.