Most days during lunch and into the late evening hours, John Madormo likes to hang out with his friend Charlie Collier. A fictional character, Charlie apparently doesn’t have much radio talent but he’s good at solving mysteries—and that’s resulted in Madormo finding success as a published author of middle-grade books. Officially released May 10, “Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire: The Homemade Stuffing Caper” has made a big splash in the bookselling industry for Madormo, North Central’s assistant professor of broadcast communication and general manager of WONC-FM 89.1.

Some 36 members of the North Central College Women’s Chorale embarked on the ensemble’s second trip abroad. In June, the women traveled to Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Bray in Ireland and performed in historic cathedrals including St. Patrick’s in Dublin, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church in Galway, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Killarney and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Bray. They also enjoyed seeing the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and the Ring of Kerry.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist M. Al and his wife Lila Self of Hinsdale, IL, have donated $1.5 million toward the Science Center.
“It’s Al’s intention that this contribution will spark and create a momentum for funding the Science Center at North Central,” said Roger Hruby Sr. ’58, Life Trustee.

As a former athlete at North Central and later a high school coach, I was always impressed with the wonderful support President Hal had for all the athletic teams. You could always find Hal by looking for the red jacket and the ever-present baseball cap. He certainly brought academics and athletics to national prominence.”

— Bud ’48 and Lois Stauffer ’49 Berger