Cornerstone Week and Inauguration celebrations continue into Thursday and Friday. All events are free, except the Inaugural Ball, which includes dinner and dancing.
THURSDAY, MAY 16 Science Alumni Event 7 p.m. Madden Theatre
During spring term, North Central’s Oesterle Library will feature publications by faculty members, the history of Cornerstone Day and highlights of the College’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. The displays are showcased in the library’s lobby.
Community Publications David Fisher, professor of philosophy. • “Law and Revenge Violence: From Saga to Modern Fiction” in Teaching Law and Literature, 2011.
The day includes the unveiling of campus beautification improvements during breakfast with the Riverwalk Foundation, screening of “A College Is Born” documentary and jazz concert. Wednesday, May 18 7:30 a.m., Wentz Concert Hall lobby, by invitation Breakfast with the Riverwalk Foundation features the public unveiling of planned beautification improvements, including the North Central College Riverwalk Gateway near Fredenhagen Park and the Sesquicentennial Walkway, the alleyway between Brainard and Loomis streets from Benton to Jefferson avenues.
Today's luncheon and celebration for Cornerstone Day will be held indoors at Kaufman Dining Hall, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Starting at noon, entertainment will include performances by North Central’s Concert Winds, NCC Express show choir, Red Noise pep band and Big Band. This special day commemorates North Central College’s May 1870 move from Plainfield to Naperville and the laying of the original cornerstone for Old Main at 30 N. Brainard St.
