The men’s basketball team—this year’s CCIW co-champions—will play Illinois Wesleyan University in the semifinal game of the CCIW Men’s Basketball Tournament at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Gregory Arena. Floor seating for Cardinal fans will be available immediately following the 5 p.m. game between Augustana and Wheaton College. No passes are accepted; tickets are $6/adults, $3/senior citizens and non-CCIW students, and free for CCIW students with ID and children 3 and under. 

Media sources report recent news about upcoming fine and performing arts events, athletics, films, the International Festival and faith.

UMC Faith in Action: “College rallies against hate group” contributed by Campus Chaplain Lynn Pries

Daily Herald:
“Fest brings the world to Naperville” 
“North Central launches independent film series”

Marlene Starzyk, career counselor/internship coordinator, was promoted to assistant director of Career Development and internship coordinator.

Marguerite Degenhardt, half-time pre-professional health program coordinator, and Joan LaCombe, secretary, Office of Athletics and health and physical education, are new employees.

Returning to campus this winter are flamenco dance classes for beginners, taught by Jelena Sanchez, adjunct instructor of Spanish and an expert performer of this highly expressive Spanish dance form. She will lead classes each Monday during January and February, from noon to 1 p.m. in Heininger Auditorium. Participants will learn the basics of arm and body movements and footwork.

The next class will be held Jan. 17. Classes are free to the North Central community and $5 to the public. For more information contact Sanchez at jsanchez@noctrl.edu.