January 2012 | North Central College

Vocalist, Naperville resident Joan Curto performs Feb. 26 at North Central College

Vocalist Joan Curto performs selections from the Great American Songbook Feb. 26 at North Central College.

Acclaimed vocalist and Naperville resident Joan Curto performs selections from the Great American Songbook Feb. 26 at North Central College.

The performance begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $35 and $25; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Cherrelle Blevins

Cherrelle Blevins was surprised in September by representatives from Spark Energy who brought a donation of more than 300 music instruments to her students at Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Charter School in Chicago. Blevins, a music teacher, submitted a letter asking for instruments. Spark Energy and Alternative Energy Company read her request and decided to grant her wish. Each year, 3.5 million teachers spend an average of $500 out-of-pocket on classroom supplies.

Reconnect with the new alumni online directory

The Office of Alumni Relations has added a new online directory for the use of all College alumni.

The Office of Alumni Relations has added a new online directory for the use of all College alumni. Users can access information about their classmates and others who shared similar interests and activities. The directory encourages alumni to reconnect and communicate.

“The directory also allows users to easily update their contact information and submit classnotes,” says Adrian Aldrich ’02, director of alumni relations.

North Central College's Television Program

Click here to watch how North Central's partnership with NCTV-17 prepares broadcast majors with unique hands-on experiences.

Page to forward to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u7zOiYh3ZI

Caliendo gives political analysis of Republican primary results

Stephen Maynard Caliendo, professor of political science

CBS2 TV Chicago talks with Stephen Maynard Caliendo, North Central College professor of political science, for his analysis of Republic primary outcomes.

CBS2 Chicago talks with Stephen Maynard Caliendo, North Central College professor of political science, in its TV studios for his analysis of the Tuesday Jan. 3 Iowa caucus outcome. Click here to watch video of the Jan. 4 morning interview, or click here to read CBS2 Chicago's report that includes Caliendo's analysis.

Ana Žanić showcases multiple art forms in North Central College exhibit

Multimedia artist Ana Žanić presents “Small Worlds,” an exhibit featuring watercolor paintings and ceramic artwork Jan. 8 - Feb. 16.

Watercolor paintings and ceramic artwork by contemporary visual artist Ana Žanić are featured in “Small Worlds” exhibit Jan. 8 through Feb. 16 at North Central College.

The exhibit is free and open to the public in the College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. An artist reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, where guests can meet Žanić. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Oesterle Library displays faculty publications, history of library

During winter term, North Central’s Oesterle Library will feature publications by 10 faculty members and the history of Oesterle Library. The displays are showcased in the library’s lobby.

Community Publications
• Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education. “Polish Americans” and “Progressive Era, 1900-1920” in Sports in America: from Colonial Times to the Twenty-first Century: an Encyclopedia, 2011.

North Central to host free panel discussion Jan. 19 on making a living in the arts

North Central College invites aspiring artists and entrepreneurs to a free panel discussion Jan. 19 on “Making it in the Arts.”

Please note, the location of the panel discussion has changed to Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.

North Central College faculty and alumni featured in art exhibit Jan. 13 - March 4

Multimedia artwork showcasing North Central College faculty and alumni talent displayed in exhibit from Jan. 13 through March 4.

Multimedia artwork by North Central College faculty and alumni will be featured in the exhibit “Vantage Point” Jan. 13 through March 4.

The exhibit highlights the works of alumni who were students of Associate Professor of Art Barry Skurkis, whose own artwork also is featured in the display.

Join Iowa caucus watch party Jan. 3

Join the political science department to watch the Iowa caucuses for the Republican presidential nomination at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Smith Hall.

The North Central College campus community is invited to join members of the political science department Tuesday, Jan. 3, to watch the first-in-the-nation selection for the Republican presidential nomination. Watch an actual Iowa caucus taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Smith Hall at Old Main. Refreshments will be served.