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Groups plan to improve bus service

By Pam Schmidt | October 7, 1987

Members of the Huskie Busline and the Student Association Mass Transit Board will be working together this semester to improve the quality of service on several routes, including routes 3 and 4. One problem is the amount of time scheduled for each route....

TA applicant face proficiency test

By Mark Indreika | October 7, 1987

In order to ensure English proficiency in NIU classrooms, the Advisory Committee on Effective Classroom Instruction will be recommending a minimum Test of Spoken English (TSE) score which some foreign students will have to attain before they can become...

Fund established in memory of student

By Sandi Patyk | October 7, 1987

Employees and customers of Otto's have started a "We Care" fund in memory of Christine Billmyer, the NIU student who died after being injured in a car accident Sunday morning. Billmyer, who worked at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., was a passenger in a car...

Hotels booked solid for Homecoming weekend

By Sandi Patyk | October 7, 1987

Parents and alumni might be left out in the cornfields after attending the festivities of NIU's Homecoming unless they have already made reservations for DeKalb-area hotels and motels. Many hotels have been booked for months and some as far in advance...

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...

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,...

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...