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BSU reception, choir begin diversity week

By Dina Paluzzi | September 27, 1987

Unity Through Diversity Week kicked off yesterday with a black alumni reception and black choir concert, both sponsored by the Black Student Union. NIU President John LaTourette, who attended both events, said, "I think it will be a very successful week...

Drug project takes shape

By Mark Indreika | September 27, 1987

Plans were set in motion Friday to begin coordinating and organizing the implementation of a two-year $70,000 grant proposal designed to help NIU expand its drug assessment and education programs. Earlier this month, NIU received the grant from the Fund...

NIU goes 0-1 1-1 in tourney

By Tom Clegg | September 27, 1987

NIU's road woes continued over the weekend as the Huskie soccer team went 0-1-1 in the Illinois State University Redbird Invitational at Normal. The Huskies battled New Mexico to a 0-0 tie Saturday. Sunday, NIU fell to Houston Baptist 2-1 to move its...

NIU enrollment at all-time peak

By Marianne Renner | September 27, 1987

NIU's on-campus enrollment figures reached a record-breaking 23,118 this fall despite suffering from budget cuts.

The on-campus figures show an 838 (3.76 percent) increase from last year's total of 22,280. This figure is 299 above the previous record of 22,819 set in 1971.

While on-campus enrollment is up, off-campus enrollment has decreased. Dr. Nick Noe director of institutional research said there are two primary reasons for the decrease.

"It (off-campus enrollment) is lower because of budget cuts for off-campus courses and because a large percentage of off-campus courses are late starting and the enrollment hasn't been counted yet."

NIU President John LaTourette said that when the end-of-semester figures are recorded from off-campus extention courses, the total could surpass the 1980 record of 26,064.

The total enrollment of 25,455 is 2.4 percent below the record and is NIU's fourth highest ever. It is also up 3.1 percent from last year's 24,680.

One reason for the increase is the rise of economic return with a college education. "The additional money earned during a lifetime with a college degree is a primary reason," Noe said.

Noe said the number of high school graduates and parents' capability of sending children to college have increased.

LaTourette said total enrollment would be higher if budget cuts had not forced the cancellation of some off-campus courses.

The College of Professional Studies was the only college to decrease in total number of enrollment from last year. Its total dropped by 3.3 percent.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had the lowest increase (1.5 percent) and the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology had the highest increase (19.3 percent).

The College of Business was the next lowest with a 2.2 percent increase followed by the College of Visual and Performing Arts with a 4 percent increase and the College of Education with a 7.6 percent increase. The second highest increase was the College of Law with a 13.1 percent jump.

"It's bitterly ironic that we hit a historic peak in enrollment at the same time our state appropriation is 4.5 percent less than the year before. More students and less money is not an ideal equation, " LaTourette said.

On-campus undergraduate enrollment increased by 3 percent from last year and graduate enrollment increased by 6.7 percent.

LaTourette said if NIU had a different political climate and more equitable funding, it would easily reach a total student enrollment of 30,000 before 1989.

Walk raises funds for cerebral palsy in Blackhawk area

By Matt James | September 24, 1987

A walkathon has been set to start in DeKalb Oct. 3 in hopes of raising $10,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Blackhawk Region. The Blackhawk region encompasses 10 northern and central Illinois counties, including DeKalb County. DeKalb County Walk Coordinator...

Forum focuses on white racism

By Marianne Renner | September 24, 1987

The issue of racism will be addressed from the perspective of whites during a forum on white racism. The forum, which will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m., is a part of the awareness week and will focus on how whites view themselves in relation to other races...

Probable cause found in Rink case

By Tom Omiatek | September 24, 1987

The DeKalb County Court found Thursday there to be probable cause in connection with the two counts of fraud charged against NIU Marketing Professor David Richard Rink. The preliminary hearing, held at the County Courthouse, determined that a crime was...

NIU workers give contract package OK

By Tammy Sholer | September 24, 1987

More than 300 food service and building maintenance workers unanimously ratified the recent contract package which might result in a three-year contact within a month if the Board of Regents approves the package. Diane Tilton, president of local 963 of...

Kish. hospital provides trauma care

September 24, 1987

Kishwaukee Community Hospital is the area's state-designated trauma center for DeKalb-area residents who need emergency attention. Since injuries are the leading cause of trauma and death for all Americans from the first year of life to age 44, emergency...

Dancer attends Graham school on scholarship

By Lynn Hammarstrom | September 24, 1987

To win a scholarship to the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York is, to most student dancers, a next to impossible dream. But for NIU dancer Donna Kamowski, that dream became reality this summer as she spent six weeks studying at the...

SCOPA seeking members

By Nancy Broten | September 24, 1987

The Student Committee on Political Action is accepting applications for members who will be in charge of educating students on higher education budget cuts and planning subsequent student action, SCOPA Chairman Tom Rainey said. SCOPA, a Student Association...

Senior citizens throw welcome back dance

By Sheri Forsell | September 24, 1987

Pine Acres Retirement Center, 1212 S. Second St. is celebrating the return of NIU students during its Back-to-School Month featuring a homecoming dance to be held tonight. Marketing Coordinator Ellen Rogers said the dance, which starts at 7 p.m. at the...

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