August 2011 | North Central College

North Central College in the news

Media sources report recent news about family's participation and alumni legacy in Last Fling Labor Day Parade, including season previews for football, women's tennis, cross country and men's soccer.

Daily Herald:
“Naperville family shares legacy of tractors, learning” features Carolyn Kuhn, 2006 alumna and great-granddaughter of Al Lisson Sr., 1901 alumnus. Kuhn will drive they 1951 family tractor in the Last Fling Labor Day Parade Sept. 5.

Sun-Times Media:

Naperville, Jaycees celebrate College during Last Fling Labor Day Parade

The City of Naperville and the Naperville Jaycees will help celebrate North Central College’s Sesquicentennial during this year’s Last Fling Labor Day Parade.

The City of Naperville and the Naperville Jaycees are honoring North Central College and helping celebrate the College’s Sesquicentennial during this year’s Last Fling Labor Day Parade.

The theme of this year’s parade on Monday, Sept. 5, is “A College in Its Community.” Grand marshal is Harold R. Wilde, North Central College’s president since 1991.

Kirk creates digital soundscape of European landscape

Jonathon Kirk, assistant professor of music at North Central College, was co-commissioned to develop a digital soundscape of a Belgian countryside.

Jonathon Kirk, assistant professor of music, was co-commissioned with Belgian artist and composer Thomas Smetryns to develop a site-specific digital soundscape for the Klankatlas project sponsored in part by the Belgian Flemish government and Musica Impulscentrum voor Muziek. For the larger project, sound artists were asked to focus specifically on the region of Belgian Limburg.

Help needy families, donate school supplies through Sept. 30

The athletics department has begun accepting donations of new and used school supplies as part of its Wings at Their Feet Back to School Supply Drive—now in its eighth year. All types of school/classroom supplies are welcome and donations are accepted through Sept. 30 in the College’s Athletics Office at Merner Field House or at these home athletics events:

• Friday, Sept. 2—women’s soccer vs. Hope College, 7 p.m.

Athletic training internship is “opportunity of a lifetime”

Wright and Logan Tom, who competed in three Olympic games with USA Volleyball

North Central’s Crystal Wright ’12 scored summer internship working alongside athletic trainers and players for USA Volleyball men’s and women’s national teams.

Senior athletic training major Crystal Wright (photo, left) scored an internship this summer working alongside athletic trainers and players for USA Volleyball men’s and women’s national teams.

North Central history grad interns with Humanitarian Service Project

North Central graduate Matt McGahan of Aurora has started a year-long paid internship with Humanitarian Service Project.

Aug. 26, 2011—North Central College graduate Matt McGahan of Aurora has started a year-long paid internship with Humanitarian Service Project.

McGahan graduated in June with a degree in history. He’ll assist the organization in various capacities. Carol Stream-based Humanitarian Service Project helps needy senior citizens, children and families throughout DuPage and Kane counties through its programs.

North Central graduate nominated for national broadcasting award

North Central College student broadcaster Lucas Mitzel of Aurora has been nominated for a national award.

Aug. 26, 2011—North Central College student broadcaster Lucas Mitzel of Aurora has been nominated for a national award.

Mitzel is nominated in the Best Radio Podcast category of the annual Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) National Student Production Awards.

Senior attends student-led conference in Korea

Soch Mel ’11, with dual East Asian majors at North Central, is selected to American delegation at the Korea-America Student Conference in Korea July 7-31.

Aug. 25, 2011—Sochantra (Soch) Mel, a 2011 graduate, capped off his studies at North Central College by joining the American delegation at the Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) in South Korea July 7-31.

Gems interviewed for films, gives talk in Germany

Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, was interviewed for two documentaries, gives talk on the German American Turners.

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education, was filmed and interviewed by documentary producer John Cork for two films. Cork’s Cloverland Productions will produce a biography of swimmer Johnny Weismuller, and 20th Century Fox will broadcast Cork’s documentary on the 1924 Olympics on HBO (date TBA).

Naper Settlement exhibit features North Central College's history

Naper Settlement hosts an exhibit that invites visitors to explore the 150-year history of North Central College.

Aug. 25, 2011—A new exhibit at Naper Settlement explores the 150-year history of North Central College.

The exhibit, “150 Years: A Promising Start,” opens Friday, Sept. 2, at Naper Settlement’s Heritage Gallery and echoes the theme of the College’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The exhibit will be on display through June 17, 2012 at Naper Settlement’s Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.