Those who need to contact NIU offices this summer should keep in mind that NIU's four-day summer work week will be in effect until Thursday, Aug. 13. The summer schedule means most university offices will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30 a.m....

Some things that happened in DeKalb since the last edition of The Northern Star... About four blocks of DeKalb residents were evacuated for a few hours as a result of a chemical spill at the Del Monte Corp. May 21, said DeKalb Assistant Fire Chief Al...

The 1986-87 NIU Alumni Relations Phonathon raised about $64,000 in alumni donations, 16 percent more than last year and 76 percent more than in 1984-85. One reason for the increase is because of the increase in alumni contributors, Bob Brown, acting director...

After seven months of searching, interviewing and weeding out candidates for provost, NIU President John LaTourette has appointed Kendall Baker from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The Provost Search Committee began looking for a provost in November,...

Although the majority of NIU students are from similar backgrounds, there is a diverse range of nationalities, religions and majors on campus. Data compiled by the Institutional Research division of the Office of Finance and Planning show the student...

Founders Memorial Library, located just south of the Holmes Student Center, is large enough to sometimes have a disturbing effect on new students entering for the first time, said Abbie Loomis, coordinator of library instruction. "Freshmen and transfers...

College can be more expensive than many students might imagine, but job opportunities are readily available to help ease the problem of paying for an education. Students can find on-campus employment at the Student Employment office, located in Swen Parson...

On the western boundary of the NIU campus, about the point you would expect to see a sign saying "Iowa Welcomes You," there stands a wall of bleachers with a field of AstroTurf lying in its shadow. The red and white monolith is known as Huskie Stadium,...

Even though NIU has failed to establish itself as a national power in any one sport, a number of its teams feature top-caliber talent. Rodney Davis was the lone bright spot for a men's basketball season that was crises-stricken the entire year. The 6-foot-3-inch...

Grants, loans, jobs available; students should apply early Students having difficulty paying their bills can take advantage of NIU's financial aid programs. Jerry Augsburger, director of the Student Financial Aid Office, said financial aid at NIU falls...

Picture a dirt road, a running stream and lots of prairie. Believe it or not, this is the way DeKalb looked in 1830. It was not until 1834 that the first permanent settlers, John S. Sabree and his family, came to DeKalb County. The county was named after...

Incoming NIU students can start their college careers with barbecues, beach parties and festivals when the 9th annual Student Welcome Days begin Aug. 27. Among a wide variety of activities, about 300 NI guides will be on hand to assist students with move-in...