May 2012 | North Central College

Women’s Chorale presents “Finale!” May 24

The North Central College Women’s Chorale presents its final concert of the season—an eclectic mix of repertoire and farewell to graduating seniors at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in Wentz Concert Hall.

Harlem Quartet joins Chicago Sinfonietta for June 16 performance at North Central College

The Harlem Quartet joins the Chicago Sinfonietta in its season closer “Passion. Tragedy. Love” June 16 at North Central College.

The Harlem Quartet joins the Chicago Sinfonietta for a June 16 performance at North Central College.

The performance, “Passion. Tragedy. Love,” begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $45 and $35; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

May 23 is Student Appreciation Day at Bookstore

Students receive a 12 percent discount on a single apparel or gift item from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, as part of a sidewalk and in-store sale at the North Central College Bookstore. The Student Appreciation Day on May 23 will also feature fun complimentary refreshments. For more information call 630-637-5635 or stop by the bookstore.

Collaboration and Comparison

North Central College today is fertile ground for collaborations across disciplines and experiments with curriculum, facilities design and technology. It adds up to better opportunities for student learning and liberal arts education relevant to the 21st century.

Preparing for the Global Marketplace

Doing business in a global marketplace takes academic preparation in subjects like language, global studies, multicultural communication, international relations and a host of other liberal arts topics.

President's Message

By now, the announcement that I will retire as president of North Central College at the end of this year is “old news.” But I am still getting used to my new status (as a lame duck!). When alumni and others congratulate me, I am not quite sure what to say. My wife’s advice? “Just say thank you.”

There is a temptation to use this column to repeat those words thousands and thousands of times. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Samuel Jaros earns 2012 Outstanding Major in Economics Award

Samuel Jaros of Naperville was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Economics Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

May 22, 2012—Samuel Jaros of Naperville was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Economics Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Jaros is a senior with majors in four areas: mathematics, finance, economics and actuarial science. He is the son of Gary and Nicholette Jaros and a graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School.

Kelsey Brummel earns 2012 Outstanding Major in Marketing Award

Kelsey Brummel of Sheridan received the 2012 Outstanding Major in Marketing Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

May 22, 2012—Kelsey Brummel of Sheridan received the 2012 Outstanding Major in Marketing Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Brummel is a senior majoring in marketing with a minor in interactive media studies/convergent media. She is the daughter of Don and Marcee Brummel and a graduate of Somonauk High School.

Amanda Marek earns 2012 Outstanding Major in Management Award

Amanda Marek of Bridgeview was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Management Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

May 22, 2012—Amanda Marek of Bridgeview was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Management Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Marek is a junior with majors in management and entrepreneurship/small business management and minors in finance and economics at North Central College. She is the daughter of Patricia and Steven Marek and is a 2009 graduate of Oak Lawn Community High School.

College of DuPage graduate earns full-tuition scholarship to North Central College

Brendan McCormack with Stephen Mueller and Linda Doyle, transfer admissions.

College of DuPage graduate Brendan McCormack of West Chicago has been awarded the 2012 North Central College/College of DuPage Honors Scholarship.

May 22, 2012—College of DuPage graduate Brendan McCormack of West Chicago has been awarded the 2012 North Central College/College of DuPage Honors Scholarship.

The award is a renewable full-tuition scholarship that enables a College of DuPage Honors Scholar to pursue studies at North Central College and earn a bachelor’s degree. This year’s award was presented May 1 during COD’s Celebration of Academic Excellence to recognize 2011-2012 Honors and Presidential Scholars.