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NIU’s data base gives resource info.

By Marianne Renner | October 7, 1987

NIU's computerized data base, Illinois Research Network, provides information to those searching for expertise on a given subject. The network contains professional profiles on more than 6,000 Illinois faculty members from 12 universities, 800 of whom...

Discussion centers on Soviet policies

By Peggy Keslin | October 6, 1987

A discussion on current policies in the Soviet Union will be led by Albert Resis, associate professor of history, tonight at 9 p.m. in Swen Parson's moot courtroom. "Moscow September ‘87: Gorbachev's Dream and Reality", will focus on Resis' trip to...

NIU might offer library degree in Quad-Cities

By Jim Wozniak | October 6, 1987

FREEPORT—NIU announced its intention to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Tuesday to offer a master of arts degree in library and information studies at the Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center in Rock Island. NIU President John LaTourette said the...

School of Music gets national grant

By Mark Indreika | October 6, 1987

The NIU School of Music recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which will allow it to expand on its scholarship program designed for exceptional students headed for professional careers in music. "It's a very significant recognition...

Assault reports explored

October 6, 1987

Unsubstantiated allegations circulating on campus about a possible sexual assault at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house, 1114 Blackhawk Road, are being investigated by the university, said Jeff Cufaude, activities adviser for greek affairs. "The university...

Board advises on learning goals

By Jim Wozniak | October 6, 1987

FREEPORT—An Illinois Board of Higher Education task force Tuesday presented a report listing different skills students should have prior to entering a college or university. This report will be sent to high schools, colleges and universities as part...

Student fees subject for analysis

By Pam Schmidt | October 6, 1987

During the next few weeks, students and the administration will work together to gather information and discuss recommendations for student fees, which will be given to the President's Fee Review Committee for consideration Oct. 15. The bond revenue team...

Day of Action protesting budget cuts approaches

By Nancy Broten and Alan Marcus | October 6, 1987

The Illinois Student Association has begun the two-week countdown to the Day of Action, when 15 colleges and universities statewide will protest Gov. James Thompson's budget cuts while state legislators meet in Springfield for a two-day veto session....

NIU hosts comics for evening of skits, song

By Dina Paluzzi | October 6, 1987

Coors Light Comedy Commandos Taylor Mason and Mary Wong entertained the audience at Sandburg Auditorium Monday night with political and racial humor. "I liked the audience. They could think. Some places are like the land the SAT forgot," said Mason. Mason,...

Plan gives guide for admission

By Tammy Sholer | October 6, 1987

FREEPORT—In an effort to increase students' knowledge and skills, the Illinois Board of Higher Education has devised a plan to use as a guideline for admission requirements to colleges. The object of the plan is to improve standards in high school,...

Assembly to discuss campus parking

By Suzanne Tomse | October 5, 1987

In response to concerns by faculty members over campus parking problems, NIU administrators will address the issue at Wednesday's Faculty Assembly meeting. NIU President John LaTourette, James Harder, interim vice president for business and operations...

Girl taken to hospital after party

By Daron Walker | October 5, 1987

A female Lincoln Hall resident had a violent reaction Thursday night after coming back from a party on another floor, and, according to a close friend, acted like she had been drugged. The student, who was taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital by a DeKalb...