A new Discovery Channel documentary series will feature the work of biology professor Karen Samonds. Samonds has been unearthing fossils in Madagascar for 10 years in an effort to discover the origins of Madagascar's unique biodiversity. Montgomery Auditorium was full Friday night for one of the first U.S. screenings of the documentary. "Voyage of the Continents" will air in the United States later this year.
Shannon Channell, a student at Kishwaukee College, plays the "bodhran." The NIU Irish Music Club held a session at the House Cafe Wednesday night in typical Irish fashion. "Groups come together to practice and play at local bars and pubs all over the Irish countryside," said group leader, "Daiv" Boveri, a psychology doctorate student. "We learn all of our music by ear, so these sessions are critical." The group meets at 9:30 pm in the World Music Room (102) of the Music Building Wednesday nights and at the House on the last Wednesday of the month.
Adrian Smith reads a personal speech Thursday night at the Holmes Student Center's Duke Ellington Ballroom during a speech and concert performance. Thursday's event celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and marked a close to the campus-wide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service week.
This photo shows the deconstruction of Douglas Hall on Dec. 16, 2014. NIU continued its deconstruction of Douglas Hall as part of the Master Plan Thesis during winter break 2014. The residence hall, which was shuttered at the beginning of the fall semester, is being removed so Lucinda Avenue may be extended.
Alumnus Jim Gilbert, of North Aurora, prepares for battle during the Nerf Gun Wars Saturday night in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. The Nerf Gun Wars featured capture-the-flag style play using white cardboard boxes wrapped in yellow caution tape as their flag, one marked "R" and the other "B."
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner speaks to business students Aug. 29 in Barsema Hall. Rauner gave advice on investing in start-up businesses and discussed how he will use his experience in venture capitalism to promote job growth in Illinois...
If you want to try some actual Italian food, consider the delicious squid ink pasta with breadcrumbs, anchovies, and sautéed scallops.Here’s what you need:- 1/3 cup olive oil- 12 anchovies (about one tin)- 6 garlic cloves- Red pepper flakes- 1 cup...
Front page stories in the May 1 issue include an article on the Foreign Language Resident Program moving from Douglas to New Hall, an article on a fire preservation company raising money to restore a 1923 fire engine, an update on the provost position...
James Dashner, author of "The Maze Runner" series, talks about how his parents reading to him as a child sparked his interest in writing, Wednesday at Altgeld Hall. Dashner's keynote address was part of a day-long event hosted by NIU STEM Outreach. "The...
