Some students and faculty are hoping a petition could stop an upcoming circus show at the Convocation Center.Anthropology assistant professor Mitch Irwin created a petition to “Cancel the ‘Circus Spectacular’ scheduled for March 4” because it...

Anthropology professor Mitch Irwin participated in international research that shed light on primate lifespans.Irwin and his wife, biology professor Karen Samonds, have spent the last 14 years studying lemurs in Madagascar, according to NIU Today.Their...

Students have another chance to travel overseas.Anthropology professor Mitch Irwin is planning a 2014 study abroad trip to Madagascar. Last summer, Irwin led his first trip with NIU to the country. The trip is set to start in late May.Lodging will involve...