January 2013 | North Central College

Wolf gives presentation, coordinates sessions, publishes multiple articles

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

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

Gregory H. Wolf, North Central College Dennis and Jean Bauman Professor in the Humanities and professor of German, is chair of the Small Undergraduate German Programs special interest group of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language. In that role, he organized a breakfast and presented “Meaningful Collaboration Between Secondary and Postsecondary German Programs” with Dr.

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.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Jan. 13 through March 7 in the College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. Lein-Svencner will greet visitors and give an artist’s talk during a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22; complimentary refreshments will be served.

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.

As part of an ongoing effort to support sustainability values and actions into all aspects of campus life, North Central College has installed its first electric vehicle charging station, making it easier for members of the campus community to own and use electric cars.

The electric vehicle charging station is ready to use and situated on the sidewalk in the Old Main parking lot off Loomis Street. The station can charge two vehicles simultaneously in two adjacent parking spaces and may be used free of charge by any North Central College student, faculty, staff or campus visitor.

Verandah courses

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

Page to forward to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2MMDLtRpA8

Undergraduate research

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

Page to forward to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk4fArbDZ4U

Gems publishes various articles, gives presentations

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education

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

Gems’ article, titled “Sport, Democracy, and the Americanization of Italian Americans,” was published by the History Research Journal, 2:5 (Summer 2012), pp. 349-354.

North Central College to hold panel discussion for first-generation college students

North Central students who are the first in their families to attend college are invited to a panel discussion Jan. 17 in the White Activities Center.

North Central College invites first-generation college students to attend a panel discussion on Jan. 17.

North Central students who are the first in their families to attend college are invited to the event at noon Thursday, Jan. 17, on the second floor of the Harold and Eva White Activities Center. A light lunch will be provided.

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.

Each term Oesterle Library presents new and timely exhibits in its lobby. Winter term’s exhibits feature the scholarship of Dr. Troy Hammond and publications by various faculty members.

Community Publications
As Dr. Troy Hammond begins his tenure as the College’s 10th president, a special exhibit will showcase his scholarship throughout his career.

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.

A monthlong art exhibit showcases work by two North Central College art education seniors, Samantha Rapp of Hinsdale and Alyssa Coy of Oswego.

Titled “Lifelines,” the exhibit includes paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculptures that reflect the values and creativity of the artists. The free exhibit is open to the public and on display through Jan. 31 in the College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth St.

Watch live action of men’s and women’s basketball this Saturday

North Central College and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) have teamed up to bring viewers a variety of Cardinal athletic contests all winter along, including men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling.