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Harry Potter's World poster
Oesterle Library showcases "Harry Potter's World" exhibit
North Central will host a traveling exhibit, April 10-May 21, about the real-life alchemists and physicians featured in Rowling's popular Harry Potter books.
College hosts a comic review of calculus
North Central welcomes two shows April 6 of “Calculus: The Musical!”—a theatrical journey through the concepts of calculus with a comedic approach to learning.
A Legacy of Building Friendships Abroad
From as early as 1875, the College had developed ties with Japan and China through the mission work of the Evangelical Church.
Amy Elisabeth Olson
Student represents North Central at Chicago poetry festival
An English literature major will represent the College at the 12th annual Citywide Undergraduate Poetry Festival.
Student in Japan shares story with local media
With six North Central students studying in Japan during the earthquake and tsunami safely accounted for, one student shares her story with local media.
North Central offers international students chance to study English during summer
The College’s Summer Language Institute provides an opportunity for students from other countries to learn English in America.
Diane Grams
College hosts three speakers during April
Guest speakers give talks in April on comparisons between New Orleans and Chicago, adventures along the Appalachian Trail, and bicycling advocacy.
Concert Choir takes first-ever European tour
The Concert Choir will embark on its first tour in Italy March 16-24 and sing at concerts in Florence, Venice and Siena and masses at the Vatican in Rome.
Team members and faculty coaches, from left: David DePino ’13, John Stanley, Nic
Forensics team excels at state championships
North Central’s forensics team won three first-place titles and a team sweepstakes award at Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Championships.
Jazz studies alum performs on “The Late Show with David Letterman”
Grant Gustafson, a 2010 graduate who majored in jazz studies, performed with Jessica Lea Mayfield on a network television show.
Navakas gives presentation at academic conference
Francine Navakas gave a presentation at the Association of American Colleges and Universities Network for Academic Renewal Conference in Chicago.
From left, elementary education and Spanish majors Sarah Hall ’12 and Liz Linnin
Student volunteers serve local refugee community
North Central College’s service learning program was featured in an online story.
Alumna Cynthia Jele wins Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
Alumna and author Cynthia Jele has won the 2011 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for the Best First Book in the African region.
Hamalis participates in World Council of Churches conference
Perry Hamalis, associate professor of religious studies, participated in a World Council of Churches conference at The University of Erfurt in Germany.
Football players with Habitat for Humanity in S.C.
Students volunteer during spring break
More than 60 students traveled across the country to work as volunteers on six different service projects during spring break, March 17-26.
Shane Gillespie, Class of 2004, English teacher
Education alumni share advice with current students
Four alumni of North Central College's undergraduate and graduate education programs share their expertise and advice with students.
Dr. Doris Mangiaracina Benbrook, Class of 1981
Distinguished alumni, cancer researchers are Rall keynote speakers
Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research welcomes two noted scholars, cancer researchers, professors and North Central alumni as keynote speakers.
Advanced team members, from left: Pero Atanasov ’11, Jonathan Rascher ’12, Kelvi
Computer science students excel at regional competition
Computer science students stand out at Associated Colleges of the Chicagoland Area computer programming competition in advanced and novice divisions.
Three faculty and student publish book reviews
Faculty Sheryl Finkle, Jerry Gems, Zachary Jack and graduate student Stephanie Salerno have book reviews published in “Journal of Sport History.”
Junior places among elite performers in singing contest
Tanner Smale ’12 placed second in the Musical Theatre Competition of the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.