NIU hosting open house Oct 7, 2008
Northern Illinois University will hold an open house for prospective students, families and friends from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Holmes Student Center, located at the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road in DeKalb. Visitors to the campus will have an opportunity to meet representatives from admissions, the faculty, academic programs and student services. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Free concert Oct 7, 2008
Past performances include: the Illinois Music Educators All-State Conference, Northern Illinois University, Illinois Wesleyan University, St. Ambrose University, Simpson College, the Sterling Municipal Symphonic Band and several area high schools. By bringing performances to communities within the IVCC district, the Wind Ensemble hopes to serve as a motivational tool for local instrumental music programs and promote music making as a fulfilling life-long pursuit, stated Professor Montgomery. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Rain doesnt dampen spirits of Kite Fest attendees Oct 6, 2008
Despite the rain, area residents like Mila and her father, Jim, attended the annual festival, held at Northern Illinois University ... Mila Kvasnicka looked up in the cloudy, overcast sky Sunday as she stood on the North 40 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and proclaimed that her kite was the highest in the air. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS (7) Oct 6, 2008
The groom graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2005 with a degree in computer science and currently works as a systems analyst for Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park ... The bride-to-be graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in marketing in 2002 ... He graduated with a degree in industrial technology from Northern Illinois University. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Eternal World Television Network brings broadcast to DeKalb Oct 5, 2008
Ryban and fellow Brooksville, Ohio, resident Diana Mitchell drove all the way to DeKalb on Saturday morning to join a few hundred people for the EWTN Family Celebration, which continues Sunday at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. The event included addresses from religious figures who are shown on the network, as well as prayers, confessions and opportunities to interact other people from the network. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
County named federal disaster area Oct 4, 2008
In DeKalb County, about 5 inches of rain fell in parts of DeKalb while up to 10 inches fell in Waterman, Shabbona and Hinckley, Northern Illinois University meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste told the Daily Chronicle last month. Blagojevich declared the seven counties state disaster areas Sept. 15 and asked for the federal designation Sept. 24. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Growmark announces additions to its management team Oct 4, 2008
Kruse earned a bachelor s degree from Lewis University and a master s degree from Northern Illinois University. Growmark is a regional cooperative providing agriculture-related products and services and grain marketing in the Midwest and Ontario, Canada. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Hometown heroes: Tribute honors locals accomplishments Oct 3, 2008
The chief of the Northern Illinois University police department said he was flattered and humbled to receive the award. You do what it is you need to do, he said Wednesday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Three new members named to TAILS Board of Directors (46) Oct 3, 2008
Bejbl-O Mary holds a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor s degree in psychology from Knox College ... Gary Gresholdt retired from Northern Illinois University in 2004, where he was vice provost for student affairs. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NIU hosting job, internship fairs at Convocation Center Oct 3, 2008
Students looking for a major-related career experience before graduation or to jump-start their career plans are encouraged to attend career fairs to be held in October by Northern Illinois University ... Both fairs are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Northern Rehab celebrates 30 years Oct 3, 2008
Currently, Olson is an adjunct part-time faculty member in the professional physical therapy program at Northern Illinois University, teaching the course Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Spine. In 2008, Olson authored Manual Therapy of the Spine, a textbook that will be used in graduate-level courses. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Outdoors: Excitement grows as bowhunting season begins Oct 3, 2008
The Taft Campus is the staging ground for an Outdoor Education class I am currently taking at Northern Illinois University. On hand were 54 graduate and undergraduate Physical Education majors, Dr. Jenny Parker and several Taft guides. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Coming together Oct 3, 2008
Updated: Thursday, October 2, 2008 12:48 AM CDT FONT SIZE. By John Sahly - (No comments posted. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Warner makes 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Oct 3, 2008
Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) Keegan Herring, Sr., RB, Arizona State University Re'quan Boyette, Sr., RB, Duke University Brit Miller, Sr., LB, University of Illinois Tim Masthay, Sr., P/K, University of Kentucky Jordan Steffy, Sr., QB, University of Maryland Matt Simon, Sr., WR, Northern Illinois University Eric Peterman, Sr., WR, Northwestern University Gerald McCoy, So. DT, University of Oklahoma Colt McCoy, Sr., QB, University of Texas Brian Duncan, So. (Siusalukis.com)
Mag: Curry pouncing into Georgia State job Oct 3, 2008
"When he returns from the nearly two-hour shoot, his first lunch as head coach is chicken salad from Chick-fil-A, in the cafeteria. He douses it with honey mustard and hot sauce, which he puts on everything. His first drink, Diet Coke. His first utensil, a spork.2:30-3:30 p.m. His first formal interview is with John Bond, the former offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech. Inside Curry's temporary office, the two go through the decencies of asking about each other's families. They met a few years... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Program would aim to graduate dropouts Sep 25, 2008
Lisa Bergeron, a senior research associate with the Northern Illinois University Regional Development Institute, said Wednesday that dropout prevention may be an effective tactic. She was not familiar with the proposed plan. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Local Briefs Sep 25, 2008
Don Grady of DeKalb, chief of police at Northern Illinois University. Larry Nelson of Sandwich, who runs several radio stations, two TV stations and a publishing company out of the Broadcast Center near Sandwich. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra opens season with Spanish accent Sep 25, 2008
The concert is in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois University on at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 ... In 1989, he joined the faculty of Northern Illinois University, where he currently holds an associate professorship in jazz and classical guitar studies. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NIU's Avalon Quartet opens '08-'09 season Sep 25, 2008
The Avalon String Quartet will open their 2008-09 season at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois university with a program titled Caminos del Inka ... The Avalon quartet was founded in 1995, held residencies at Northern Illinois University and the Hartt School, and has been the faculty quartet-in-residence at the Indiana University-South Bend Raclin School of the Arts for the past four years ... The building is located at 550 Lucinda Ave. at Northern Illinois... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Artist Rendition: NIU play about Thurber includes his art Sep 25, 2008
Biskup, a 2001 graduate of the theater program at Northern Illinois University, returned to her alma mater to direct the NIU Theatre School and Dance production of A Thurber Carnival. The performance is a tribute to the artist and writer James Thurber, who was a frequent contributor to The New Yorker magazine in the 1920s and 1930s. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Protests over terror arrest of German academic Sep 25, 2008
Feb 15 2008: A gunman wearing a ski mask and a black trenchcoat opened fire at Northern Illinois University yesterday, killing five students and injuring 16 others before turning the weapon on himself. . (Yahoo News -- Germany)
Legal actions vs. NIU over proton center withdrawn Sep 24, 2008
With their state approval in hand, the company involved in developing the region s second proton therapy cancer treatment center has dropped their litigation against Northern Illinois University. Tuesday, ProCure Treatment Centers of Bloomington, Ind. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Rockford Diocese closes centennial year with Mass Sep 24, 2008
The Northern Illinois University student from Algonquin said it was awe-inspiring to see the priests process to and from the altar together and hear them as one voice in prayer. Tess Barry, 17, a student at St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, also described the event as being unified. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
RAMP Wheel-A-Thon held for eighth year Sep 24, 2008
This year s route begins in front the DeKalb RAMP office at 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, and participants will cross Lincoln Highway at Annie Glidden Road while heading toward the Northern Illinois University campus, Morris said. That intersection was found to be difficult for people with physical disabilities to cross by RAMP staff and other people who participated in a disability-awareness scavenger hunt last year, Morris said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ill. colleges say economy hurting class enrollment Sep 24, 2008
Even so, administrators on some campuses, including Northern Illinois University, say they ve lost students because of the nationwide economic slowdown and competition from other colleges. Statewide, more than 821,000 students were enrolled at two- or four-year schools in 2007, an increase of 2. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Panhellenic group awards scholarships Sep 24, 2008
Mallory Clark, a junior at Northern Illinois University and member of Delta Gamma sorority, was awarded the Eva Reed Hall Memorial Scholarship. Clark s major is child development. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Falcons Begin MAC Play with 'West Coast' Trip this Weekend Sep 24, 2008
26) game at Northern Illinois University. kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. locally (5:00 p.m. Eastern) at the Huskie Track/Soccer Complex. (Bgsufalcons.com)
FAU Continues Road MAC Play Sep 24, 2008
FAU travels to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois on Friday, September 26 at 2 p.m. The match will be the second between FAU and NIU, with the Huskies winning the first time in 1996. NIU is 5-1-2 on the season and will be playing its first conference match. (Fausports.com)
Conference will introduce young women to career opportunities Sep 23, 2008
Female high school students interested in exploring career options and learning more about the academic side of college life are invited to attend the 2008 Conference for Young Women, hosted by Northern Illinois University from 8:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Oct. 6 at Holmes Student Center on the NIU campus. Now in its 13th year, this conference has been praised by many participants with varied interests and backgrounds, according to a news release. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Chorus Line: Community school adds singing to repertoire Sep 23, 2008
Daphne was among nearly 20 other 8- to 13-year-olds last week who attended the first of 25 practices for a new group that s been added to Northern Illinois University s Community School of the Arts. As a member of the CSA Children s Choir, Daphne will study and perform a repertoire of music for kids who love to sing, said Deborah Booth, NIU CSA director. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NIU Honors Program names new interim director Sep 23, 2008
Nancy Castle s appointment as interim director of the Honors Program at Northern Illinois University demands more than keeping the ship afloat for the next year or so. Castle also must steer the vessel through uncertain waters, help to find the next captain and create a bigger splash for Honors across campus and in the minds of prospective students. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
DeKalb man charged with selling drugs near NIU (76) Sep 23, 2008
A DeKalb man was charged Friday morning with selling drugs near the campus of Northern Illinois University. The DeKalb Police Department was called about 2:45 a.m. by an anonymous person who said a man was selling drugs in the 1100 block of West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said Monday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Kishwaukee Community College sees decrease in enrollment Sep 23, 2008
Also, many students who attend Northern Illinois University often pick up an extra class or two at Kishwaukee College, he added, but NIU has also seen a decrease in enrollment this year. A reported 857 fewer students are attending NIU this year as compared to the same time last year, according to NIU officials. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Concerns over police station funding persist (38) Sep 23, 2008
Northern Illinois University officials have expressed concern with the variable rate proposal and could potentially avoid the charges because it is a state entity and thus a higher government authority, City Manager Mark Biernacki said Monday. Preliminary figures have the average homeowner paying 71 per year and the university s annual contribution would be close to 40,000 for its 89 water meter accounts of varying sizes, making it the largest single contributor under the plan. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hawkeyes to Compete at Roy Griak Invitational Sep 23, 2008
He earned a B.S. degree in physical education from Iowa (1969) and a M.S. degree from Northern Illinois University (1973). His wife's name is Jackie. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Falling into autumn: Otherwise average summer weather ends with flooding Sep 22, 2008
Temperatures ran close to average, and in the months of July and August, they actually ran 2 degrees below average, according to Northern Illinois University weather service data. Only two days hit 90 degrees and stayed put at 90 degrees. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Family weekend: Alumni, friends gather for NIUs first home game of the season (36) Sep 21, 2008
Rebecca Wolf takes a break from the hectic tailgating scene outside in one of two Northern Illinois University-decorated vehicles owned by friend and NIU graduate Justin Heuer Saturday at the Huskies game against Indiana State ... As dedicated alumni of Northern Illinois University, Joe and Joanne Costa have not missed a home football game since 1983. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
CDH, ProCure to begin work on proton center this fall Sep 21, 2008
At that time, the board indicated that it thought the CDH proposal would be built too close to a similar facility planned to be built in West Chicago by Northern Illinois University ... ProCure will revisit litigation filed against Northern Illinois University to determine whether it should still go forward. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Two is good for patients Sep 21, 2008
At that time, the board said the facility near Interstate 88 in Warrenville proposed by CDH and ProCure would be built too close to a similar facility planned by Northern Illinois University. Board members sided with NIU officials, who argued that the two centers would be competing for the same limited pool of patients in northern Illinois. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Community cooperation: Initiative encourages foundations to coordinate efforts Sep 21, 2008
The foundation plans to work with educational departments, including at Kishwaukee College, Northern Illinois University and the Regional Office of Education, to determine and implement soft skills education for youth, as well as find ways to collaborate with employers. On the Net. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Newman Center to host presentation on Nigeria Sep 20, 2008
Report from Nigeria an evening that includes a light dinner, a video travelogue and future plans will be presented at the Newman Catholic Student Center of Northern Illinois University, 512 Normal Road on Sept. 27 by a group recently returning from Nigeria. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., immediately following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Utility surcharge on meters could vary Sep 20, 2008
Northern Illinois University, which has 89 water meters of various sizes, would be the largest single contributor toward the utility surcharge, paying almost 40,000 a year under the variable rate five times more than under the current flat rate proposal. Biernacki said that the alternative has been shared with college officials but that he has not received a response. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
FAU Drops Match to Defending MAC Champions Sep 20, 2008
Senior Jesse Kehoe and FAU will resume play next Friday at Northern Illinois University. HEADLINES. (Fausports.com)
Expert says most hearing loss comes from noise Sep 19, 2008
Emilio Salas, 8, of Belvidere remains still while Northern Illinois University graduate student in audiology Anomis Davis takes a mold of his left ear Thursday at the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic in DeKalb ... Billingsly, an audiologist, made the impression Thursday morning at the Northern Illinois University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic in DeKalb to find the right fit for Salas hearing aids ... Hearing damage can be caused when the ears are exposed to decibels levels of 85 or higher,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
ON CAMPUS: NIU honors program names interim director Sep 19, 2008
Nancy Castle s appointment as interim director of the honors program at Northern Illinois University demands more than keeping the ship afloat for the next year or so, according to a news release. Castle also must steer the vessel through uncertain waters, help to find the next captain and create a bigger splash for honors across campus and in the minds of prospective students. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Workshop to shed light on conservation, alternative energy issues Sep 19, 2008
Lesley Rigg, a Northern Illinois University professor, hopes to reach out to the average homeowner when she speaks on energy-efficient housing at the conference. With a creative builder, Rigg found ways to reduce energy use in the house she built a few years ago by maximizing natural sunlight and using solar shades and a geothermal system. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NIU trustees approve campus improvement fee Sep 19, 2008
DeKALB The Northern Illinois University board of trustees voted 7-0 Thursday to approve a campus improvement fee that will be charged to students starting next spring. The fee is anticipated to generate about 1. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Permit request approved for CDH-ProCure proton therapy center Sep 18, 2008
The decision disappointed officials from Northern Illinois University, which is building a similar facility in the DuPage National Technology Park in West Chicago ... The board at that time said the facility proposed by CDH and ProCure would be built too close to a similar facility planned by Northern Illinois University. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
No auditions: Concert band thrives on members diverse skills Sep 18, 2008
The Geneva resident worked for 37 years as a music professor teaching education and oboe at Northern Illinois University ... Wooten, an associate music professor at Northern Illinois University, was the first director of the band when it started in 2002, Huhta said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Tangible belief: Exhibition opening at NIU Art Museum Sep 18, 2008
The NIU Art Museum is located on the first floor, west end of Altgeld Hall at Northern Illinois University. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 pm. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Help for troubled people on college campuses Sep 18, 2008
In February, Steven Kazmierczak opened fire on a classroom at Northern Illinois University, killing five students before he committed suicide. Although some described him as a perfect student and gentle, caring person, there were those who knew of his struggles with mental illness and strange attraction to violence. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Redhawks Hit The Road To Take On Huskies Sep 18, 2008
on Friday, September 19th to take on the Huskies of Northern Illinois University at the Huskie Track & Soccer Facility with a starting time of 4:00pm. The Redhawks should receive an extra boost as senior plays her first game of the season. (Gosoutheast.com)
DeKalb airport planning to soar: Business roundtable touts promising future for local aviation industry Sep 17, 2008
The airport also has plans to obtain a limited commercial status meaning it could provide transportation for Northern Illinois University athletic teams when they play away games. Currently, the teams are bused to Rockford and flown from the airport there. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Principle Defense: NIU prof represents Guantanamo detainees Sep 17, 2008
Northern Illinois University professor Marc Falkoff used his knowledge and passion for law to write Poems from Guantanamo: The Detainees Speak ... The 41-year-old Northern Illinois University law professor was told by the U.S. Department of Justice that a man named Adnan had swallowed a piece of a force-feeding tube, Falkoff said ... The following is a transcript of an interview done with Northern Illinois University law professor Marc Falkoff about what led him to represent detainees at the... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Modified gym class benefits all: Students learn to develop their communication and team-building skills Sep 17, 2008
Since PEP started, Northern Illinois University student teacher, Nate Viland, has seen communication skills excel in some of the 12 students with special needs, he said Monday. He is optimistic that they will continue to progress. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
This week's practice reports/interviews Sep 17, 2008
Minnesota is 3-0 on the season, with wins against Northern Illinois University, Bowling Green State University and Montana State University. The game will be available on the Big 10 Network or can be viewed at several of FAU's watch party locations. (Fausports.com)
Patience a virtue in changing DeKalb liquor code Sep 16, 2008
Other more contentious issues include creating a separate license for bars, restaurants and liquor stores near the campus of Northern Illinois University; and increasing fees to obtain and renew licenses, with campus-area licenses substantially higher than license fees in other parts of the city. Along with a caterer s license and campus license, a separate license for selling packaged liquor is being proposed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Rain on her holiday Sep 16, 2008
Petra Arnostova, 24, of the Czech Republic was enjoying the dry weather outside near a water fountain in a courtyard behind Davis Hall on the Northern Illinois University campus Monday afternoon. Arnostova is visiting her boyfriend and NIU hydro-geology student Charles Waska, 24, and has been in Illinois for the first time since flying in Saturday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Storms leave a mess Sep 16, 2008
A steady rainfall between Friday and Sunday caused flooding throughout the county, from about 5 inches of rain in parts of DeKalb to 10 inches in Waterman, Shabbona and Hinckley, Northern Illinois University meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said. Though the damage is not as bad as the late August flood that struck the county last year, residents in flood-prone neighborhoods, like the one Holland was in near Taylor Street, once again are trying to dry out their property. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Stocks take a tumble Sep 16, 2008
Stocks fell Monday as Wall Street suffered through news of major jolts, and a Northern Illinois University acknowledged it might not be the best time to make a major purchase. But Khan Mohabbat expects the economy eventually will come through. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Scholar returns from Malaysia to take reins of NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies Sep 16, 2008
Now a month removed, he seems to be settling right in at Northern Illinois University. Everyone says I m supposed to be experiencing culture shock, Collins says. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Meet Chris _ frisky sleuth who sniffs out trouble Sep 16, 2008
Boskovich's black lab who has now retired was brought to Northern Illinois University after the fatal shootings there in February that left six dead including the gunman. The dog indicated there was something suspicious about a piece of luggage in the gunman's hotel room. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Liquor ordinance to be reviewed Sep 15, 2008
One proposal is to create a separate license for bars, restaurants and liquor stores near the campus of Northern Illinois University, which would be those establishments in the area bordered by the Kishwaukee River, Stadium Drive, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and Ridge Drive. Fees to obtain and renew licenses could be increased as well, with campus-area licenses substantially higher than license fees in other parts of the city. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
New group to bring songs to site Sep 15, 2008
Together, the singers bring musical training and experience from Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University and Augustana College. The Glidden Homestead is conducting a 2-million fund drive to help expand the museum campus on West Lincoln Highway and to complete renovations of the house and barn. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Conference to focus on energy alternatives Sep 15, 2008
Discussing the history of energy will be historian Eric Mogren from Northern Illinois University. The keynote speaker will be Richard Breckenridge of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
