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)
Y-Ike-s: Local, state gas prices spike Sep 14, 2008
Cecil Tortee of Bellwood came to DeKalb on Saturday to bring his daughter, who attends Northern Illinois University, some needed college supplies. The last three weekends, I ve been up here, and it s been 3. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
DeKalb County ready to kick off nationwide reading initiative Sep 14, 2008
Oct. 6: 7 p.m. keynote speaker Charles Shields, biographer of Harper Lee, at the Northern Illinois University Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Oct. 11: 2 p.m. NIU home football game at which free copies of To Kill A Mocking Bird will be distributed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Voter registration in full swing Sep 14, 2008
Courtney Oaks, 19, (front left at table) of Chicago Heights registers to vote Wednesday at the College Democrats table inside Holmes Student Center on the Northern Illinois University campus ... But finding time to become an informed voter is harder, said the 21-year-old Northern Illinois University student. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fiesta: Organization hosts community celebration of Mexican Independence Day Sep 14, 2008
More people and local organizations got involved, including Northern Illinois University and the DeKalb School District. In 2002, the group received a federal grant and opened the community center on 11th Street. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Barbs & Bouquets Sep 13, 2008
Enrollment is down at Northern Illinois University, and the economy seems to be the reason why. It s a trend seen in other state public universities this year as the costs for everything from food to college tuition continue to increase. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Health clinic plans still under way Sep 13, 2008
Participants include KishHealth System, Northern Illinois University, the DeKalb County Health Department, the Ben Gordon Center and private medical practitioners. We don t have all the signed, sealed agreements yet, Pritchard said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Viewpoint: Sycamore favored but who cares? (12) Sep 12, 2008
DeKalb will play five games at Huskie Stadium, the 24,000-seat home of Northern Illinois University s football team, this season but none will have a crowd or an atmosphere that compares with Friday night, when the fans will arrive early for a tailgate and stay late for the outcome. It s not so much the game itself, it s the environment when you go out there and see all those people, Sycamore coach Joe Ryan said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Transfers get first shot at DeKalb (12) Sep 12, 2008
He has seen big games before, walking the sidelines with his father Northern Illinois University athletic director Jeff Compher the past two weekends and at the University of Washington before that. But Friday will be a truly new experience for Compher, when he takes the field at Huskie Stadium himself for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ill. House OKs state lottery privatization Sep 12, 2008
brettster wrote on Sep 12, 2008 12:41 AM:" Not to take away from everything else that needs funding in the state, but how long is Northern Illinois University supposed to wait before it can remodel Cole Hall and move forward with plans to replace the classroom space lost following the events of February 14th? It's been almost seven months now and a lot has been said, but nothing has been done. ". Add Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fall enrollment down by 857 students at NIU Sep 12, 2008
Enrollment at Northern Illinois University decreased in 2008 by more than 850 students from the same time period as last year, school officials said Thursday ... Source: Northern Illinois University. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Sep 12, 2008
Rosenow is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and began his insurance career in 1993. He obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2001. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Oberweis: Lets increase our energy supply Sep 11, 2008
He hosted a financial aid workshop at Northern Illinois University last week and also stationed himself at the DeKalb Oasis Travel Plaza on Interstate 88 to take statements from motorists on their thoughts on gas prices. According to Oberweis, a gasoline shortage can be solved by increasing offshore drilling in the U.S. and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Meet Me At the Fair a success Sep 11, 2008
We want to thank all of our entertainers: Chantant, the Salem Lutheran Puppet Ministry, and the Kishwaukey Barbershop Chorus, the Sycamore Historical Society, as well as the many corporate sponsors that provided items for our silent auction or other services: Adler Planetarium, Advanced Family Eyecare Center, AIM Immediate Care, All About the House, B95, Ben Franklin, Big John, Blumen Gardens, Bracing Systems, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Historical Society, Clock Tower Inn/CoCo s Water Park, Elder... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Educator hosts show at NIU to benefit fund Sep 11, 2008
DeKALB After the Feb. 14 shooting at Northern Illinois University last year, alumna Mary Telfer Holden felt compelled to respond ... What: Art Show at Northern Illinois University, with 20 percent of proceeds going to the Feb. 14 Scholarship Fund. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Trio of NIU alumna present 'Patterns of the Mind' at DeKalb Area Women's Center Sep 11, 2008
A trio of Northern Illinois University alumna share their passion for creative expression in a collaborative art exhibition, Patterns of the Mind, on display at the DeKalb Area Women s Center throughout September. While Linda Tillis, Diane Johns and Jana Mirs have known each other for years, this is the first time they have teamed up for a show. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Education supporters rally Sep 11, 2008
Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University have displayed with human blood just how dangerous these disarmed victim zones are, Marbut said. The Montana university system has been absolutely unwilling to negotiate about its potentially deadly and unconstitutional campus gun bans. (Missoulian, MT)
DT Jefferson commits to NIU Sep 11, 2008
Jefferson also recently decided to end his recruiting process when he gave Northern Illinois University his verbal commitment. Jefferson talks about his decision and much more in this recruiting update. (Northwestern Sports -- Rivals.com)
City council finds good way to pay for police station (15) Sep 10, 2008
We also like that the city spread the cost for this project to any number of demographic groups including the thousands of students at Northern Illinois University and anyone who comes to visit them for the weekend. City residents will pay 85 per year per utility meter on property they own. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
SCHRADER: Time capsules abound in DeKalb County Sep 10, 2008
Probably the most significant and one of the oldest capsules around is the one placed in the cornerstone of Altgeld Hall in 1895 as it began construction on what is now the Northern Illinois University campus. As a part of NIU s 75th anniversary observance in 1974, the cornerstone box was opened and its contents displayed for a few months. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Is abstinence-only teaching enough? Sep 9, 2008
Although not having sex might be foolproof in preventing pregnancy and STDs, teaching it is not as reliable in decreasing teen pregnancy rates, said Brad Sagarin, an associate professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University. His examination of the data shows abstinence-only education does not work, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Printmaking: Global Matrix II exhibit featured at NIU Art Museum Sep 9, 2008
ABOVE: Steve Thiels silhouette is reflected in the frame of a print Friday at the Northern Illinois University Art Museums printmaking exhibit, Global Matrix II. More than 80 pieces are on display, representing 75 different artists from 24 countries throughout the world ... One of the things that I feel prints really offer are a nice insight into history, said Barnes, an associate art professor at Northern Illinois University and head of printmaking. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Life goes on but fears remain at Northern Illinois campus Sep 8, 2008
DEKALB -- Her first week of classes at Northern Illinois University made it clear to freshman Miraynda Castro that she wasnt beginning her college career at just any campus ... Nancy Canas, a senior at Northern Illinois University, talks about her memories of last February's deadly shooting in DeKalb. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
