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Not NIU’s fault there are very few student jobs

By Aaron Brooks | September 12, 2010

I love my job. The only downside is the paper pays me in nickels, but at least the federal government's work-study aid gives me some greenbacks. It is not like I could keep a regular job anyway. Not that I am lazy or have excessive flatulence, but I have...

Editorial: Vision 2020 sounds good, but is it practical?

By The Editorial Board | September 6, 2010

On Wednesday, we published our expectations for NIU President John Peters' State of the University address.We said we would like to see Peters talk about: how NIU will tackle the budget situation; how to recruit and retain students; and the new buildings...

President John Peters, delivers the State of the University Address Thursday at Altgeld Hall.

President Peters’ State of the University Address

By Jalen Cobb | September 6, 2010

"The Changing Landscape of Higher Education" was the title of NIU President John Peters' State of the University address Thursday. Peters introduced the "The Vision 2020 Initiative," an idea to enhance NIU's academic future. "The NIU Great Journeys Strategic...

President John Peters introduced The Vision 2020 Initiative at the State of the University address Thursday afternoon in Altgeld auditorium.

Peters outlines vision for changing landscape

By Jalen Cobb | September 2, 2010

"THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF HIGHER EDUCATION" was the title of NIU President John Peters State of the University address Thursday. Peters introduced the creation of "The Vision 2020 Initiative," an idea to enhance NIU's academic future. "The NIU Great...

Our expectations for Peters’ address to the university

By The Editorial Board | August 31, 2010

On Thursday, NIU President John Peters will deliver this year's State of the University address.Like its national counterpart, the address will detail the hopes and expectations of Peters and the rest of the NIU administration. Here, they will announce...

NIU President John J. Peters delivers his annual State of the University Address Thursday afternoon in the Altgeld auditorium.

Peters to give State of the University address

By Katie Zak | August 31, 2010

NIU President John Peters will deliver the State of the University Address Thursday in the Altgeld Hall auditorium. Peters is expected to discuss the financial status of NIU. "Because of the climate that we are in a with the state and university of course...

Streb takes year-long position as associate to President Peters

By Katie Leb | August 24, 2010

Some opportunities are too good to pass up. This was the belief held by Matthew Streb, associate political science professor, when President John Peters approached him to become associate to the president. The position is meant to expose mid-career faculty...