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North Central College students meet U.S. Supreme Court justices

Four North Central College sophomores recently met two U.S. Supreme Court justices as part of their studies in Washington, D.C.

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May 11, 2010—Four North Central College sophomores recently met two U.S. Supreme Court justices as part of their studies in Washington, D.C.

The four met justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia M. Sotomayor while they were conducting interdisciplinary research about oral arguments presented before the Supreme Court.

3 Perspectives of Rwanda

More than 15 years ago, the African nation of Rwanda experienced a devastating war caused by genocide, and as the country continues to heal, its past, present and future affect North Central College students, faculty and alumni.

North Central sends record number of students to research conference

Diane Anstine is New Ruge Fellow

During the faculty meeting in November, R. Devadoss Pandian, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, named Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Diane Anstine (right) a Ruge Fellow in recognition of her excellence in teaching.

The Ruge Fellows program is designed to recognize, celebrate and reward faculty for their contributions to the teaching and learning environment at North Central College. Honorees are selected after a rigorous application and review process.

A Culture of Inquiry

One of the key goals of North Central College’s 2007-2012 Strategic Plan is to foster “a culture of inquiry” in which intellectually ambitious students can advance as far as their motivation and curiosity will take them.