ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students will host a fundraising basketball game for Aspire’s Special Olympic basketball team on April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Barnett Center.

The fundraiser is being put on by students of the NSU PE 352 Adapted Physical Education class. It is being held in conjunction with the Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police and the NSU men’s basketball team.

A raffle and silent auction will be held featuring signed Northern memorabilia. The men’s basketball team will also be available to take pictures and sign autographs.

For more information about this event, please contact Lori Bruns, NSU instructor of health and physical education, at Lori.Bruns@northern.edu.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a regional university that offers outstanding academics and exceptional extracurricular activities at an affordable price on a safe, welcoming campus. Northern State recently announced its Educational Impact Campaign, with a goal of raising $45 million for a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, new athletic and recreation fields, and an on-campus regional sports complex. Once the campaign is complete, NSU will be the recipient of more than $100 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.