October 2011 | North Central College

Latin choir Schola Cantorum de Venezuela to perform Oct. 26 at North Central College

Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, the premier touring chorus of Latin America, comes to Wentz Concert Hall Oct. 26.

Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, the premier touring chorus of Latin America, will perform Oct. 26 in North Central College’s acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.

Schola Cantorum de Venezuela is one of the most important choral societies to emerge as part of the growing choral movement in Latin America. The choir performs a broad range of works, and its repertoire includes works by Spanish, Italian, French and English Renaissance, contemporary Venezuelan and universal composers.

Jazz icon Herbie Hancock to perform Oct. 29 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall

Modern music marvel Herbie Hancock transcends music genres and limitations when he performs Oct. 29 at North Central College.

Herbie Hancock, the iconic jazz pianist and multiple Grammy Award-winner, will perform his eclectic take on modern music Oct. 29 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall as part of the first solo tour of his legendary career.

Hancock is a powerful influence in acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B music. His career spans five decades, his recordings have earned 12 Grammy Awards and he continues to amaze audiences with his energetic live performances.

Raza Unida presents film Oct. 12 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month—celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15—the student organization Raza Unida will show the Spanish film “REC” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall. Admission is free.

Samantha Suarez ’13, co-president of Raza Unida, says, “We want to open up the opportunity for North Central students to experience what Spanish films have to offer.”

North Central College biology alumna featured for work with Indiana DNR

Biology alumna Jenny Orsburn works as a program specialist for the Lake Michigan Coastal Program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Jenny (Kintzele) Orsburn, who earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from North Central College in 2001, works as a program specialist for the Lake Michigan Coastal Program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Orsburn’s work recently was featured in the (Michigan City, Ind.) News-Dispatch.

North Central College biology alumna making career in avian research

Dana Ripper, a 1998 biology alumna of North Central College, is making a career of avian research, conservation and education.

The Naperville Sun recently featured Ripper and her work with the Missouri River Bird Observatory, an organization she co-founded.

North Central College alumnus appointed assistant chief of staff to Aurora mayor

Rick Guzman, a 1999 alumnus of North Central College, has been named assistant chief of staff to Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner.

Guzman’s prior experience includes extensively working to serve low-income Aurora residents through such agencies as the Emmanuel House Community Development Corp., which he founded.

Tribune interviews Gems about the 1985 Bears invite to the White House

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education, was interviewed in Chicago Tribune about the 1985 Bears team visit to the White House on Oct. 7.

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education, was interviewed for an article by Katherine Skiba, Chicago Tribune correspondent in Washington, D.C., about the Chicago Bears 1985 championship team invitation to the White House on Oct. 7, 2011. Click here to read the article.

Caroline Kennedy tells North Central College audience about family’s history

Caroline Kennedy captivated an audience of more than 1,000 people in Pfeiffer Hall Oct. 5 with stories about her parents.

Caroline Kennedy captivated an audience of more than 1,000 people in Pfeiffer Hall Oct. 5 with stories about her parents and her family’s experiences in helping shape American history.

North Central College students stage contemporary comedy “Distracted” Oct. 20-23

North Central College presents “Distracted,” a comedy about parents, children, doctors and their search for a diagnosis of their child’s illness.

North Central College presents “Distracted,” a thought-provoking comedy about parents and the tough choices they face.

Four performances of “Distracted” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

North Central alumna Kristine Book teaching children in South Korea

Kristine Book, a 2006 alumna of North Central College, is teaching communication skills to schoolchildren in South Korea.

The Sauk Valley News in Book’s hometown of Dixon, Ill., recently published an article about her experiences. She’s teaching six classes a day, Monday through Friday, she told the newspaper.