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Connie Teaberry
Northern Illinois University director of track & field and cross country Connie Teaberry will be inducted into the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend as one of 10 members of the Wildcats’ 2016 induction class. Official induction ceremonies will take place on Friday, Jan. 29, before the distinguished individuals are recognized at halftime...
It’s not surprising that Roger Kalisiak can relate to his students. As a teacher, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame member and Huskie alumnus, he understands what his students need to be successful. “Having gone through what students are going through and taking those classes, you know what the expectation is,” said Kalisiak, who...
Lynnette Moster
Northern Illinois University assistant volleyball coach Lynnette Moster will be inducted into the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame, the school announced Thursday. Moster will officially be inducted in a ceremony in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 10. “I am honored to be joining such a prestigious group of Georgia Tech alumni in the Hall of Fame,” Moster...
Joe Novak
Former Northern Illinois football coach Joe Novak will be inducted into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame in May, the league office announced Friday, becoming the first NIU-nominated representative in the MAC Hall of Fame. Novak is part of a seven-member class that includes the late Charlie Coles (Miami/Central Michigan, men’s basketball), Judy Devine (Kent...
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All Huskie fans and friends are invited Friday, Oct. 11, to attend the induction of the 31st class of the Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame in the Duke Ellington Ballroom inside the Holmes Student Center. This free event will honor seven individual greats in Huskie history, including former head football coach Joe Novak, Super...
Cliff Alexis
NIU’s Cliff Alexis, steel drum builder and tuner and co-director of the world-renowned NIU Steel Band, is among four prominent percussionists chosen for induction to the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. The induction of the quartet, all important figures who have shaped the percussion world through their innovations, performances and scholarly work, takes place...
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The 31st induction class in the Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame has been selected. Made up of seven individuals and one team, the class is set to be inducted Friday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with the Oct. 12 Homecoming weekend football game against Akron. Chosen were Mick Coyne (men’s swimming, 1998-2001), Ryan Diem (football,...
Northern Star Hall of Fame Alumni logo
The Northern Star indcuted six alumni into its Hall of Fame during a Saturday, March 2, banquet at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. The Northern Star Hall of Fame honors former students, advisers and friends of the Northern Star who significantly affected the Northern Star, journalism or related fields, or who have otherwise received...
NIU Huskie Athletics Hall of Fame logo
The Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Nominations for the Class of 2013 will remain open through Sunday, March 31. The NIU Athletics Hall of Fame is open to standout Huskie student-athletes and teams 10 years after the completion of their eligibility and...
Connie Teaberry
Northern Illinois Athletics will recognize its proud tradition of women’s athletics at every home football game this season to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal legislation that provided women with unprecedented opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. At each game, NIU will honor some of the women who have made a...
Bill Tessendorf and Roger Kalisiak
Two Northern Illinois alumni, William Tessendorf and Roger Kalisiak, will be inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. Tessendorf and Kalisiak will be inducted Thursday, June 28, at the NATA 63rd annual meeting in St. Louis. Honorees are recognized for their work in advancing the athletic training profession, including scholarly research,...
Bill Terwilliger
Bill Terwilliger, a two-sport standout at Northern Illinois and the oldest living member of the NIU Athletic Hall of Fame, died Thursday, Jan. 26. He was 93. Terwilliger was a basketball and track and field star at NIU from 1938-41, earning three letters in basketball and four in track and field. He was elected to...
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