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BSU holds first Chill Fest Block Party

By Nissin Behar and Michelle Landrum | August 28, 1989

Despite a dripping, drizzling Saturday afternoon, the Black Student Union's first Chill Fest Block Party was considered successful by the soggy crowd in attendance. "Let it all loose," was how Michael Bonds, president of the Brothers Organization, described...

New vice president named

August 25, 1989

Barbara Henley has been named NIU's acting vice president for student affairs. Henley, who assumed her new position on Aug. 8, served as NIU's associate vice president for student affairs since July 1988 after a year as assistant vice president. The promotion...

NIU gridders await home opener

By Eric Burt | August 25, 1989

After compiling the best single-season record (7-4) in his five-year tenure at NIU, head football coach Jerry Pettibone feels there is nowhere to go but up. "We're ready to go," Pettibone said. "I started feeling this way right after spring practice....

There at all times

August 25, 1989

UPs provide protection, service The University Police provide protection and service to the NIU community at all times. To meet this commitment, they use vehicle and foot patrols, respond to calls for assistance, enforce traffic laws and parking regulations,...

Student workers to come back to 40-cent increase

August 25, 1989

NIU President John La Tourette approved a 40-cent minimum wage increase for student employees in late July. The long-awaited increase will be implemented this semester, and includes the pay period that began Aug. 16. The approved plan will increase student...

Regents’ proposal labelled as power grasp

August 25, 1989

Changes in Board of Regents policy proposed in late July by Chancellor Roderick Groves have been labelled as an attempt to gain more power over the three Regency campuses. The Board of Regents governs NIU, Illinois State University in Normal and Sangamon...

Center offers health tips, advice

August 25, 1989

The people at the University Health Service wish you a healthy and happy year at NIU. Our staff provides you with the following health tips to reduce your likelihood of becoming ill: Colds are spread hand-to-hand and hand-to-face. Wash hands frequently,...

All music tastes featured at Fest

August 25, 1989

While thousands of fun seekers eat corn on the cob, shop and drink at this weekend's Corn Fest, they can "take five" and listen to sounds of all kinds at the sound stage. Sponsored by WDEK-FM, the stage will be occupied by a number of bands performing...

NIU faculty, staff get pay increase

August 25, 1989

NIU faculty and staff salaries will increase by about 8 percent retroactive to July 1, as a result of a tax increase proposed by House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, and Senate Majority Leader Phil Rock, D-Oak Park. Gov. James Thompson signed the...

GLU one of oldest gay organizations

August 25, 1989

The NIU Gay/Lesbian Union is the second oldest gay organization in Illinois and is one of the oldest in the United States. It was recognized by the NIU Student Association on April 12, 1970. The GLU serves two important functions. First, the GLU provides...

Veto hits NIU branch

August 25, 1989

Funding setbacks have left Rockford without a permanent NIU campus, as several Rockford businessmen and senators fight to override Gov. James Thompson's veto.

Thompson vetoed a bill July 27 calling for $500,000 to locate a permanent NIU branch in Rockford and cover additional costs associated with acquisition-related expenses.

Sen. Joyce Holmberg, D-Rockford, introduced the bill May 24 as an amendment to the Board of Regents' fiscal year 1990 budget. The Board of Regents governs NIU, Illinois State University in Normal and Sangamon State University in Springfield.

For nearly 25 years, NIU has offered students a chance to earn a degree by attending classes in Rockford. A permanent building in Rockford is required to continue this service, said NIU President John La Tourette.

However, the Illinois Board of Higher Education eliminated the NIU site in Rockford in 1987, he said, adding that a permanent NIU branch must have room for possible expansion.

Holmberg encouraged members of the business community to voice their opinions to Illinois legislators. She said she will attempt to override Thompson's veto on Oct. 2.

La Tourette said Rockford needs a permanent NIU campus for the 2,000 extension students from the city. "The Rockford community has indicated for a long time that they wanted a university," he said.

In his attempts to establish an NIU branch in Rockford, La Tourette said he will try to increase community involvement by asking citizens to tell Thompson and legislators that a branch campus is important to them.

Sue Grans, vice president of the Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce, said letters and personal contact with legislators will help obtain funds for the permanent branch campus.

If the funds are not overturned by Illinois legislators, La Tourette said he will submit a request for the funds to the IBHE to be included in the state's 1990 budget.

"Illinois' second largest university (NIU) will benefit by creating a presence in Illinois' second largest city (Rockford)," said Pat McGuckin, Holmberg's assistant press secretary.

The branch will provide support services for students, including a career planning and placement center, La Tourette said. A comprehensive library and computer support system also are being considered for the branch's future development, he said.

NIU programs currently offered in Rockford will continue until an assessment of further educational needs can be completed.

NIU's admission and graduation requirements apply to students at the Rockford branch, LaTourette said. Students completing their education at the Rockford branch will receive the same diploma that NIU students in DeKalb receive, he said.

SA paves the way for upcoming year

August 25, 1989

This fall, the Student Association is back with recharged energies and fresh ideas. Our packed agenda will improve our campus environment and the spending of students' dollars. I would like to expose you to much of this agenda and allow you the opportunity...

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