Recent Academic News | North Central College

Hill Harper MLK Week keynote address at North Central changed to 5 p.m. Jan. 21

Keynote talk by Hill Harper on Jan. 21 has been changed to 5 p.m. as College celebrates the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with week of activities.

North Central College presents work of artist Jan-Ru Wan Jan. 11-March 24

North Central College will showcase works by fiber installation artist Jan-Ru Wan in the exhibit “ReMaterialization/Relive Memory” Jan. 11 through March 24.

Gregory H. Wolf, Dennis and Jean Bauman Professor in the Humanities

Wolf gives presentation, coordinates sessions, publishes multiple articles

Gregory Wolf, North Central College professor of German, presented at national meeting for teachers of German and published essays, review, interview, article.

North Central College showcases collage work by local artist Laura Lein-Svencner

North Central College will showcase work by local artist Laura Lein-Svencner in an exhibit Jan. 13 through March 7.

North Central’s electric vehicle charging station is ready to use

North Central College introduces new sustainability effort, installs first electric vehicle charging station at Old Main parking lot for campus community use.

Verandah courses

Verandah experiences are intellectually and personally stimulating for students and faculty.

Undergraduate research

Students gain valuable skills conducting research on the effects of caffeine.

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education

Gems publishes various articles, gives presentations

Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, recently published articles in various journals and delivered presentations.

Oesterle Library features new lobby exhibits

The scholarship of President Troy Hammond and publications by various members are featured during winter term in the Oesterle Library lobby exhibits.

Senior art students present their work in “Lifelines” exhibit

North Central College art education majors Samantha Rapp and Alyssa Coy showcase their paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculptures through January.

Jazz saxophonist Mitch Paliga performs Jan. 4 at North Central College

Saxophonist and acclaimed North Central College jazz faculty member Mitch Paliga performs Jan. 4 in the College’s intimate Madden Theatre.

North Central’s SEA Conference teaches entrepreneurs the business of arts

North Central College’s 13th annual Self Employment in the Arts Conference Feb. 22-23 helps aspiring artists become successful entrepreneurs.

Marisa Fontana, adjunct assistant professor of sociology

Fontana presents original research at archaeology conference

Marisa Fontana, North Central College adjunct assistant professor of sociology, presents research on using unique technology to identify pottery groupings.

Ruth Kesselring Royal '61

Ruth Kesselring Royal published a compilation of letters she and fellow alumna Beryl A. Brinkman exchanged while involved in the Peace Corps.

Mae Seely Sylvester '62

Mae Seely Sylvester is education coordinator for the University of Minnesota’s Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine Department of Pediatrics.

J. Charles Eldridge '65

J. Charles Eldridge was inducted into the Ottawa Township High School Hall of Fame.

Thomas Kauffman '71

Thomas Kauffman is a doctor of dental surgery in Atlanta.

Curtis Herink '72

Curtis Herink is a professor of mathematics at Mercer University in Macon, GA.

Emily Jane Kiekhofer Lockrem '72

Emily Jane Kiekhofer Lockrem has served as a librarian at the Milpitas Christian School in San Jose, CA, for the past 12 years.

Beth E. Hothan-Zielinski '77

Beth E. Hothan-Zielinski, M.D., is a general surgeon and owner and president of Surgical Services of Mount Pleasant.