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Huskie Alternative Breaks
Sixty-seven NIU students and alumni donated almost 1,000 hours of their 2014 spring break time to non-profit organizations in Pensacola, Fla. These volunteers enriched the lives of residents in the community, built lifelong friendships and proved that NIU students and alumni truly strive to be contributing members of the global community A variety of students...
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The Northern Illinois University Alumni Association invites alumni and friends Tuesday, April 1, to Jazz in New York City. The regional event begins at 7:30 p.m. with NIU’s Rosebud Jazztet at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, fifth floor of the Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle. Seniors and graduate students make up the award-winning Jazztet and are...
Sheila Talton
Success comes in many forms, as proven by Sheila Talton, an NIU alumna who blossomed on her second try at college. The New York Times interviewed Talton recently about her life struggles and got advice from her about what makes a successful employee. She told the newspaper that she flunked out during her first time...
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The pilot alumni mentoring program just started in January. But word is getting out on the airwaves about its success. Lizzy de Guia, a junior in nursing, and a few other students went on the air last week on WREX, the NBC station in Rockford, to share how they are blossoming with the help of...
Charlotte Fox
Charlotte Kate Fox, who just graduated last year from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance with a master’s degree in fine arts, is already making a mark in the acting world. The 28-year-old New Mexico native will star in a morning serial drama in Japan and has already performed in a number of professional...
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The NIU College of Education will host its annual Community Learning Series event Wednesday, March 26. All are welcome to attend “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Leadership and Education,” which will feature a panel of female NIU alumni who have achieved inspiring careers in leadership and education. A reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres begins...
Pictured (from left) are Vincent F. Cornelius (’89), 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. (’88), Dean Jennifer Rosato, Professor Leona Green, and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti (’78). Ald. Brookins received the Excellence in Service and Leadership Award and Professor Green was honored for her commitment to students, service to NIU Law, and being a champion of diversity.
The Northern Illinois University College of Law recently held its 11th Annual Minority Alumni Reception. Dean Jennifer Rosato and alumnus Vincent Cornelius (’89) hosted more than 100 students, alumni, faculty, judges and political leaders from the Chicago area. The Feb. 19 reception included special presentations honoring Chicago’s 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. (’88)...
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NIU’s Young Alumni Program is hosting a night out Thursday, March 6, for alumni who have graduated in the last 10 years in Addison. Young alumni will have a chance to network and reconnect with each other during a fajita buffet dinner and games from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Dave and Buster’s, located at...
Paul Palian
Paul Palian, NIU’s director of media and public relations, talked to honors students this week about its networking opportunities. The NIU Alumni Association sponsors “Souper Wednesday” each week at the Campus Life Building so honors students can meet successful alumni and relax with their peers during a soup lunch. “The Honors Program is why I...
John Harder
NIU alumnus and high school basketball coach John Harder has scored national recognition this season. USA Today has chosen him as one of the top five coaches in Florida for high school girls basketball and has opened voting to the public to crown the best coach in each state. Fans can visit USA Today through...
Copywriter by day, supernatural communicator by night; it’s all just another day in the life of NIU alumnus Neil Tobin. For more than 10 years, Tobin has entertained audiences with his one-man show “Supernatural Chicago,” a unique blend of comedy, magic and psychic demonstrations performed at Castle nightclub, formerly known as Excalibur. The show engages...
Bold Futures
NIU President Doug Baker’s ambitious effort to offer peer or alumni mentors to all students is gaining big-time momentum. At least three new mentoring initiatives have sprouted up this semester. Inventories are being conducted of the many existing programs. And Baker is expected to talk about NIU’s efforts to expand mentoring and internship opportunities Thursday,...
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