October 2011 | North Central College

North Central College junior Storm Styles interns at Porsche

Storm Styles, human resource management and psychology major

North Central College’s Storm Styles, a human resource management and psychology major, lands internship in human resources with Porsche at Lisle office.

North Central College student Storm Styles is interning in human resources at the Lisle, Ill., office of Porsche Business Services, a division of the company that makes the legendary sports car.

Styles, of Lemont, is a junior double-majoring in human resource management and psychology. Working primarily with three other members of the HR staff, her duties have included assisting with an internal newsletter, working with international interns from Germany and organizing staff events.

Opening night of “Distracted” includes talk-back with actors, faculty

Psychology and theatre faculty are hosting a noncredit Verandah opportunity and Q&A after the Thursday, Oct. 20, opening night production of “Distracted.” The play will be staged this weekend at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 20, 21 and 22, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in Madden Theatre.

North Central College honors J. Charles Eldridge with Outstanding Alumni Award

North Central College is honoring J. Charles Eldridge of Wake Forest, N.C., with a 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award.

This is the third of five weekly installments profiling individuals who will receive Alumni Awards & Recognition on Nov. 11 during North Central College’s Sesquicentennial Homecoming Celebration.

Oct. 18, 2011—North Central College is honoring J. Charles Eldridge of Wake Forest, N.C., with a 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award.

150 Moments: President Augustine A. Smith, 1861-1883

On Nov. 11, 1861, the Evangelical Association opened a new institution—Plainfield College—in Plainfield, Ill., and called upon Augustine A. Smith to be its first president.

Smith was born and raised in Massachusetts and started teaching at age 17. He served at two Evangelical institutions in Ohio, as a principal at the Grand River Institute in Austinburg and as president of Greensburg Seminary.

Be central. Go global. Study abroad.

Students have an opportunity to check out the many study abroad choices during the College’s Annual Study Abroad Fair, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the second floor of the White Activities Center. The Office of International Programs offers more than 50 study abroad programs to students of all majors. Be sure to stop by and learn more.

The Manhattan Transfer performs two Christmas shows Dec. 4 at North Central College

The Manhattan Transfer will perform two shows of holiday music Dec. 4 at North Central College.

The Manhattan Transfer celebrates the holiday season with “Cool Yule—The Manhattan Transfer Swings Christmas,” a collection of familiar and well-loved holiday classics, Dec. 4 at North Central College.

Two Manhattan Transfer performances are set for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $50 and $45; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

National Freedom of Speech Week exhibit in Oesterle Gallery

Faculty and students in the speech communication department are hosting a weeklong display in the Oesterle Library Gallery during the 2011 National Freedom of Speech Week Oct. 17-23. The campus community is invited to visit the exhibit and view, read and listen to the various items on display.

Regis Philbin joins Sesquicentennial Author Series at North Central

Author, entertainer Regis Philbin will discuss his new memoir “How I Got This Way” Dec. 1 as part of North Central College’s Sesquicentennial Author Series.

North Central College will host a talk by author, entertainer Regis Philbin Dec. 1 as part of the College’s Sesquicentennial Author Series presented by Anderson’s Bookshops.

Senior, alumna, faculty present art in juried exhibition

North Central College senior Giuseppe Pellicano, alumna Ali Urasky and faculty Christine Rabenold present artwork at Prak-sis Gallery in Chicago.

North Central College artists Giuseppe Pellicano ’12, alumna Ali Urasky ’11 and Christine Rabenold, assistant professor of art and student art gallery director, are among 17 artists displaying artwork at the Prak-sis Gallery in an exhibition titled “Knockout.” The exhibit runs Nov. 4-18 in the gallery located at 1917 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago.

Children’s book character Ramona Quimby takes the stage Dec. 3 at North Central College

North Central College on Dec. 3 presents “Ramona Quimby,” a musical theatre production based on the children’s book by Beverly Cleary.

North Central College welcomes children and families for two performances of “Ramona Quimby,” a musical theatre production based on the award-winning children’s book by Beverly Cleary.