February 2012 | North Central College

Artwork by North Central College student showcased during February exhibit

Artwork by North Central College senior Jacqueline Roller of Naperville is showcased during a February exhibit.

Feb. 3, 2012—Artwork by North Central College senior Jacqueline Roller of Naperville is showcased during a February exhibit.

The free exhibit, “Personal Definitions,” opened Feb. 1 and is on display through Feb. 29 in North Central’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Roller will greet visitors during a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Monumental Connections

Research links College’s bronze Lincoln bust to Mount Rushmore sculptor.

Recent research has uncovered that a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln displayed at North Central College is linked to the sculptor who created Mount Rushmore.

The Lincoln bust may be viewed by the public and has been on display for many years in the south vestibule to the College’s Oesterle Library, 320 E. School St. The artifact is part of the Library’s Sang Collection and recently was moved to the Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center during an exhibit of items from the College’s Special Collections as part of a celebration of the College’s Sesquicentennial.

Leader in women’s athletics is recognized

Upon arriving at North Central College in 1970, Bev Thornburg took over the responsibilities of head tennis coach and instructor of physical education. At the time, these were the only athletic opportunities for women on campus and she wasted no time in changing this. In a span from 1971 to 1975, Thornburg pioneered the way for women's volleyball, basketball and softball while coaching all three sports at the same time.

Community invited to North Central College presentation about international exports

Community members are invited to a free presentation Feb. 1 on how North Central College students are helping local company export its products in China.

Jan. 16, 2012—Community members are invited to a free presentation about how North Central College students are helping a local company export its products in China.