November 2011 | North Central College

Nicholson has article published in mathematics journal

Neil Nicholson, assistant professor of mathematics

Neil Nicholson, North Central College assistant professor of mathematics, had an article published in the Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications.

Neil R. Nicholson, North Central College assistant professor of mathematics, recently had an article published in the Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications. His article, titled “Piecewise-Linear Virtual Knots,” both investigates how various classical knot theory results carry over to the space of virtual knots and classifies piecewise-linear virtual knots up to edge index six.

Shindler and Pilleux give presentations at educators conference

Kelly Pilleux and Jack Shindler, international programs

North Central College’s Jack Shindler, professor of English, and Kelly Pilleux, international student advisor, presented at international educators conference.

North Central College’s Jack Shindler, professor of English and director of international programs, and Kelly Pilleux, international student advisor, presented independent sessions at NAFSA, the Association of International Educators Region V annual conference at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Nov. 2-4. NAFSA Region V is composed of Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin and has approximately 800 members representing more than 250 institutions.

D-Term offers special activities on campus, around the world

Students on 2010 study abroad course to France

North Central College’s D-Term offers students range of opportunities—from travel to service to academics and more—to enhance their educational experiences.

Nov. 29, 2011—During North Central College’s D-Term—a three-week period between Thanksgiving and Christmas—students have a wide range of opportunities to choose from to enhance and expand their educational experiences. Opportunities range from service to academic to travel and intramural sports, and locations span from across the country to overseas to the Chicago area and campus.

Vote online for Cardinal nominee for Gagliardi Trophy

Fans of North Central College athletics can vote for defensive tackle Peter Bulandr ’12 to receive the premier individual award in NCAA Division III football, the Gagliardi Trophy. Click here to vote; the deadline for voting is noon Monday, Dec. 5.

Bulandr, a senior economics major, is one of 10 finalists for this year's award, which has been presented since 1993 in recognition of excellence in athletics, academics and community service.

Tavis Smiley to speak at North Central College during Martin Luther King Jr. Week

Radio and television host Tavis Smiley will be keynote speaker Jan. 19 during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week observance at North Central College.

Dec. 5, 2011—Radio and television host Tavis Smiley will be keynote speaker during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week observance at North Central College.

The talk show host, political commentator and entrepreneur will deliver his presentation, “America I AM,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 7 for $10; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Alumni fare well at annual Naperville Turkey Trot race

North Central College alumni outpaced the field of 7,500 runners Thursday at the annual Turkey Trot 5K sponsored by the Naperville Noon Lions Club.

Kyle Brady '10, who won a national championship as a Cardinal, repeated as first-place finisher among all men by completing the course in a time of 14:52. He's won three of the six Thanksgiving Day races in which he's run, he told the Daily Herald.

Register now for TechDay sessions Dec. 1

The College’s annual TechDay is Thursday, Dec. 1. This year’s offerings are focused on infusing digital technologies that will benefit the professional and personal lives of faculty and staff. Attend as many sessions as time and interests allow. However, registration is required; contact Katie Eaton at x5357 or kfeaton@noctrl.edu.

Al Carius named national coach of the year

For the second time in three years North Central College men’s cross country head coach Al Carius was honored Nov. 23 by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA), winning the 2011 NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year Award.

Naperville celebrates holidays with help from student, faculty member

Naperville's Christmas tree comes from the home of accounting professor David Gray, and student Chelsea Ward represents the College in a performance Friday.

The Sesquicentennial Celebration has shown us the many synergies between North Central College and the City of Naperville. Now there’s a new one to celebrate this holiday season.

Chicago Chamber Musicians brass ensemble performs Dec. 9 at North Central College

Chicago Chamber Musicians brass ensemble performs classic holiday compositions Dec. 9, featuring North Central College President Harold R. Wilde as narrator.

North Central College President Harold R. Wilde will narrate when the Chicago Chamber Musicians brass ensemble performs some of the greatest holiday compositions Dec. 9 at the College.

The performance begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. As a special holiday offer, all tickets for this performance are now $5; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.