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Library seeks donated books for yearly sale

By Christine Boike | March 31, 1987

Donations are being sought for Founders Memorial Library's fifth annual book sale, sponsored by the Friends of NIU Libraries. "Donations of books are urgently needed," said Sandra Naiman, English and American literature specialist at the library. "Literary...

University interviews candidates

By Suzanne Tomse | March 31, 1987

During the next three weeks, various university groups will be interviewing the five provost candidates chosen by the search committee last week. Among those chosen were NIU administrators Daniel Wit, acting vice president and provost, and James Norris,...

Group plans conference

By Pam Schmidt | March 31, 1987

Foreign language classes not only are helpful in getting a diploma, they also might help your career, said Elizabeth Weiss, member of an international foreign language honor society. Phi Sigma Iota will be sponsoring a career conference Monday emphasizing...

Hearing dates set for labor charges

By Tom Omiatek | March 31, 1987

Hearing dates have been set in April for the charges of unfair labor practices brought against DeKalb Community School District No. 428 by the DeKalb Classroom Teacher's Association. April 8, 10, 15 and 16 have been set by the Illinois Education Labor...

Mumps outbreak prompts inquest

By M. Michelle Byrne | March 31, 1987

An outbreak of mumps at NIU and other Illinois universities has spurred an investigation by the national Centers for Disease Control. NIU reported five cases of mumps since Jan. 1, 1987, and that number is expected to rise, said Tom Schafer, a spokesman...

Towing policy sparks controversy

By David Johnston | March 31, 1987

The issue of towing generated more controversy Monday when one of DeKalb's three licensed relocators voiced satisfaction with the city's new towing ordinance. Bill Lovett, of Lovett's Towing, 1154 S. Fourth St., said the DeKalb City Council acted reasonably...

CAB hosts famous 1930s bandleader

By Lynn Kallal | March 30, 1987

Take one Grammy award-winning saxophone player, add the talents of a seasoned bandleader and his band, blend together in a large theater, and the result is an evening of exceptional music. Woody Herman and his band, Young Thundering Herd, will be playing...

Committee studies NIU drug problem

By Tom Omiatek | March 30, 1987

Before a campus-wide drug education program can be developed, NIU students will be surveyed by a University Council committee. Jon Dalton, vice president for Student Affairs, said a number of things must be done before it can be determined what services...

Financial aid office urges students to use FAF form, not new Illinois application

By Paul Wagner | March 30, 1987

NIU's Student Financial Aid Office is urging students not to use Illinois' new federal aid form with advertisements warning, "Do not file the new Illinois application. File the FAF..." The new Illinois financial aid application is shorter than the FAF...

New directory targets women’s issues

By Kathy Sisler | March 30, 1987

More than 75 NIU faculty members, administrators and graduate students who have researched or made presentations on women's issues are now recognized in a new directory which summarizes their work. Sue Mellard, member of the Presidential Commission on...

Ombudsman search progresses

By Suzanne Tomse | March 30, 1987

In order to have a new ombudsman in place by July 1, the Ombudsman Search Committee currently is considering about 27 applicants and will be examining about 30 more applications next month. Committee Chairman John DeLillo said the committee will review...

NIU hosts conference on health services

By Lynn Kallal | March 30, 1987

New innovations in health services constantly are being discovered, and NIU is keeping up with education in these new directions. NIU will host a two-day conference titled "Changing Health Care: Education for the Future," April 9 and 10. At the conference,...