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Around the Commons
Kudos to Biology grads
Four Biology graduates have earned in the past three years. Congratulations to Anna Baker, Christopher Craddock, Angela Varela and Daniel Westcott!
Ready to Lead
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and its college readiness program will host a day of on April 18. Executive Director of Government Relations Suleyma Perez will provide greetings on behalf of Northeastern, which has hosted the event every year since 2009. In addition to providing the space, Northeastern (now through the Center for College Access and Success) recruits the students, speakers and mentors for the event.
A race for scholarships
Several members of the Northeastern community organized a team that participated in the on April 12. The Recorrido del Sol is the first major running event from the Pilsen community to benefit first-generation immigrant college students from Illinois.
And there’s more!
- Former Vice President for Institutional Advancement Carla Knorowski discussed and signed copies of her new book, “Gettysburg Replies: The World Responds to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address,” at 6 p.m. April 16 at the Barnes & Noble in Chicago’s Loop.
- The Chicago Architecture Foundation will visit El Centro on April 18 for its .
- The Department of Literacy Education and Chicago Area Reading Association will host the on April 18 at the Center for College Access and Success.
- Northeastern will participate in the Chicago Federal Reserve’s from April 18-25. Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign to promote financial literacy across all age groups.
- Northeastern will host the Cyberbullying/Bullying Network and Conference on April 20.
- President Sharon Hahs and Executive Director of Government Relations Suleyma Perez will lead a contingent of University representatives to participate in the Annual NEIU Lobby Day in Springfield on April 23 as part of Northeastern’s budget advocacy efforts.
- Northeastern will host the on April 23.
- Northeastern will host the on April 24.
- English Professor Bradley Greenburg will sign copies of his first novel, “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed,” at an exclusive on May 23.
- Vice President for Student Affairs Frank E. Ross will be a for an event the American Association of State Colleges & Universities is hosting in conjunction with NASPA from June 4-6 in New Orleans. The panel will focus on .
- College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Katrina Bell-Jordan was re-elected to the .
In the media
More attention for Moreno
Following , the published a second story mentioning that Rita Moreno will deliver Northeastern’s Commencement speech on May 11. also published the news.
Also in the media ...
- previewed “Mr. and Mrs. Doctor,” the new book by English Assistant Professor Julie Iromuanya that is due out May 12.
- An column quoted Political Science Chair Jeffrey Hill in a story about Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president.
- featured Jorge L. Garcia de la Fe (M.A. '12 Latin American Literature and Culture) in a story about Cuban-American relations.
- highlighted the April 18 performance by Kontras String Quartet in its roundup of classical music recommendations.
- highlighted the April 30 performance of “Stomping Grounds” that will feature Ensemble Español.
To do
Meet the author
Assistant Professor of English Julie Iromuanya will , “Mr. and Mrs. Doctor,” on Tuesday, April 21, at 3 p.m. at the Café Descartes located inside the Ronald Williams Library. The book tells the story of a Nigerian couple in an arranged marriage trying to begin their lives together in Nebraska amid deceit and the different challenges they experience along the way.
North by Northeastern
The Department of Communication, Media and Theatre will present the sixth annual plus the CMT Day Awards at 7 p.m. April 21 in the Recital Hall. The event will showcase a diverse array of short student videos: comedies, music videos, political works, autobiographies and documentaries. Recent audio work and student performances from Experimental Theatre will also be featured.
Stage Center’s ‘Endgame’
Stage Centre Theatre has debuted its newest production, Written by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, “Endgame” is a uniquely crafted play that focuses on two characters—Hamm, a blind man who is unable to stand, and his servant, Clov, who is equally physically impaired.
Mark your calendar!
- ($15/$25), 7:30 p.m. April 17, Recital Hall
- (free), 6 p.m. April 17, Fine Arts Building
- Junior Voice Recitals (free), 1 p.m. April 18, Recital Hall
- Junior Guitar Recitals (free), 3 p.m. April 18, Recital Hall
- (free), April 18, Carruthers Center
- (free), 12:15 p.m. April 21, Pedroso Center
- Black Student Forum (free), 3 p.m. April 21, Golden Eagles
- Student Recital (free), 3:05 p.m. April 21, Recital Hall
- “Carmina Burana” ($4; free for students and employees), 7:30 p.m. April 21, Auditorium
- (free), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 22, Village Square
- (free), 7 p.m. April 22, Pedroso Center
- NEIU Wind Ensemble (free), 7:30 p.m. April 22, Auditorium
- (free), April 22 until midnight, El Centro
- What's in Our Water, Chicago and Beyond? (free), 11 a.m. April 23, Pedroso Center
- (free), 3 p.m. April 23, Pedroso Center
- NEIU Percussion Ensemble (free), 7:30 p.m. April 23, Recital Hall
- NEIU Orchestra (free), 7:30 p.m. April 24, Auditorium
- Junior Voice Recitals (free), 1 p.m. April 25, Recital Hall
- Senior Voice Recital (free), 3 p.m. April 25, Recital Hall
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