Did you notice a certain university in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings? We sure did! Here is the latest news from Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø
Around the Commons
Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø on top
announced this week that Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation and its students graduate with the least debt among Midwest regional universities.
‘It’s a dream come true’
Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø English professor Bradley Greenberg has published his debut novel, and the early reviews are positive.
Meet the ACE Fellow
, an American Council on Education Fellow from DePaul University in Chicago, will spend the next five months at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø. Her appointment runs through Jan. 30, 2015.
And there’s more!
- Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University has been named one of nearly as a Lead Institution by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
- Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Daniel Lopez will attend on Saturday, Sept. 13.
- From games in the student lounge to a cooking competition, was a huge success. Check out the pictures!
In the media
On the big screen
Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø is a major presence in a new documentary about homeless teens. , which premieres Sept. 12 in Chicago and will screen Nov. 18 at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø, features a student who is counseled by a teacher who is a Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø alum, as well as a current professor. The student, Roque, now attends Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø.
El Centro and ... Dennis Rodman?
What does the former Bulls star have to do with Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø’s newly constructed location? .
Also in the media ...
- Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø professors Olivia Perlow, Sharon Bethea and Durene Wheeler published in the Official Journal of the White Privilege Conference and The Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion.
- Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø English department chair Tim Libretti published a column titled on politicususa.com.
- Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø graduate Adolfo Miranda is the newest officer hired by the .
To do
Hispanic Heritage Month
Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø’s Latino/a Resource Center will launch a month of programming with a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration from noon-1:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, in the University Commons.
The world comes to Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø
Telvin Trio and Bahto Delo Delo will take the stage when comes to the Auditorium for a free performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Mark your calendar!
- (free), 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Recital Hall. Brad Watson will perform a public reading followed by a book signing.
- (free), 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Alumni Hall. Reserve a spot online.
- ($5-$25), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Auditorium. The Lincoln Trio will perform.
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Dana Navarro, director of public relations, d-navarro@neiu.edu, 773-442-4227
Mike Hines, assistant director of public relations, m-hines@neiu.edu, 773-442-4240
