Adjusting to life in DeKalb has been a challenge for Giulia Zanini. She traveled to DeKalb from Lecco, a small town in Italy. After graduating from high school, she packed up her things and traveled to America alone. “It was overwhelming at first because...
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has a challenge for students on campus. The NIU student chapter of the national organization wants students to spend a day without shoes. By doing this, the group hopes to raise awareness about what children in developing...
Greg Ross said he firmly believes foreign languages are key to greater cultural understanding. Ross, the house coordinator for the International House, said foreign languages can provide excellent opportunities for participants to share ideas and perspectives...
The 20th annual Study Abroad Fair opened up a world of opportunities for students. Students who visited the fair Thursday in the Holmes Student Center learned studying abroad doesn’t consist of visiting a foreign nation or gathering college credits....
After 18 years, the doors of Gilbert Hall will re-open fall 2013. As a part of the Vision 2020 initiative, President John Peters has announced Gilbert Hall will be renovated to become a residence hall once again. “It’s a lot of work inside and out,”...
Laura Vazquez will soon be back behind the camera. The associate professor in communications plans for her next production to be led by her Communications 496 Special Topics class. Two years ago, she finished a documentary on women trying to escape poverty;...
