October 2011 | North Central College

150 Moments: President Herman J. Kiekhoefer, 1889-1910

Herman Julius Kiekhoefer was born in northern Germany and emigrated with his family to the United States as a child, settling in Wisconsin in 1862. He entered Galesville University and graduated in 1872.

Gems is featured in documentary, gives online interview and talk at local museum

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education

Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, is featured in Oct. 20 documentary, gives interview and talk on history of sport.

Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, was interviewed and filmed for a documentary titled “Brotherhood of Bags” that will air Thursday, Oct. 20, at 8:30 p.m. on the Lakeshore Public Television (WYIN) station.

North Central alum Andrew Phillips joins front office of pro team

Andrew Phillips, 2009 graduate in English, print journalism

Andrew Phillips, a 2009 North Central College graduate, will join the front office of the Akron Racers pro softball team as director of marketing and PR.

Oct. 19, 2011—Andrew Phillips, a 2009 North Central College graduate, is joining the front office of the professional softball team the Akron Racers as director of marketing and public relations.

Prior to accepting a position with the Racers, Phillips worked with another National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) team, the Chicago Bandits. While a student at North Central, Phillips interned with the Bandits for two years before assuming the role of director of public relations, social media and ticket sales after graduation.

Chemical & Engineering News features new chemical microscopy degree

North Central College’s new chemical microscopy degree is featured in Chemical & Engineering News, a publication of the American Chemical Society.

North Central College’s new chemical microscopy degree is featured in a two-page spread in the Oct. 17 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, a journal of the American Chemical Society.

The article describes how North Central College is offering the nation’s first four-year degree in chemical microscopy through a partnership with Hooke College of Applied Sciences in Westmont.

150 Moments: President Henry H. Rassweiler, 1883-1888

The second president of North Central College, Henry H. Rassweiler, was born in Orwigsburg, Pa., in 1842. In 1857, his family left Pennsylvania for Illinois, where Rassweiler began his teaching career at age 17.

He enrolled at Plainfield College in 1862 and continued to teach grammar school while pursuing his studies until he graduated in 1868 as the first student with a bachelor of science degree. Immediately after his graduation from North-Western College, he was appointed professor of mathematics and natural science.

The Beach Boys and John Stamos rock Pfeiffer Hall

The Beach Boys delighted fans of all ages for two nearly sold-out shows in Pfeiffer Hall Oct. 15-16.

The Beach Boys delighted fans of all ages for two sold-out shows in Pfeiffer Hall Oct. 15-16. Audience members stayed on their feet, grooving back and forth to faithful renditions of the band’s songs about surfing, cars and summer.

The legendary band proved the timelessness of its music, with audiences singing along to classics including “I Get Around,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Kokomo” and “Sloop John B.” For slower songs, the group encouraged everyone to hold up their cell phones and wave them back and forth.

House of Cards at North Central College

Click here to watch director senior Ali Ledbetter discuss her a emotional original play, House of Cards, at North Central College.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orDZe2aSRQY

Tribune critic praises new show starring North Central theatre alum Peter Sipla

North Central College theatre alumnus Peter Sipla ’07 is starring in a production of “Maple and Vine” through Dec. 4 at Next Theatre in Evanston.

A Master at Work

Herbie Hancock performed a mix of jazz standards and technological wizardry in Wentz Concert Hall.

Herbie Hancock joined the list of legendary artists to perform in Wentz Concert Hall when he delivered an eclectic mix of jazz standards and technological wizardry on Oct. 29.

The performance was a rare solo show by Hancock, who performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 11 and who joined the band of jazz great Miles Davis at age 23.

“There’s a reason I waited until I was 71 years old to do a solo tour,” Hancock told the audience at the start of his show. “I like the interaction of playing with a band, the collaboration.”

Chemical Microscopy at North Central College

Click here to hear about how North Central College is celebrating its new chemical microscopy program.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpMOJQN1cBg