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Memories of North Central continue to shape First Lady’s university life
Jane Schade ’71 Kopp as First Lady of Marshall University extends hospitality to students, as was done to her when she was a freshman.
Volunteering with honor
Richard Yndestad ’90, a veteran and longtime musician, has found his passion as a volunteer bugler—a gesture of gratitude for military servicemen and women.
John W. Daniels Jr. '69
John W. Daniels Jr. received the Legend of the Year Award from the Milwaukee Community Journal.
Larry Cooper '71
Larry Cooper performed Verdi’s “La donna é Mobile,” “Music of the Night” from “The Phantom of the Opera” in DeKalb, IL.
Larry F. Vukov, M.D. '74
Larry F. Vukov, M.D., was awarded the 2011 Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Humanitarian Award.
Nancy Kruschke McKinney '89
Nancy Kruschke McKinney signed a publishing deal with CelebrityPress to release the book, titled “Win!: Winning Strategies From Today’s Leading Experts.”
Tracy Weber Plesek '90
Tracy Weber Plesek was named Teacher of the Year for Lincoln-Way West High School in New Lenox, IL.
Christina Tammen '94
Christina Tammen visited Africa to coach volleyball and share C.H.U.M.P.
Matt Brill '96
Matt Brill was featured in an occasional series on ncaa.org about what he learned from the college experience.
Steve Barrett '02
Steve Barrett was featured in the Troop Talk column in the Beacon News in Aurora, IL, for his service during the Vietnam War.
Patrick Rizzo '05
Patrick Rizzo was selected to represent Team USA in the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Lauren Visher '07
Lauren Visher, special events coordinator, was interviewed by the Naperville Sun about her job.
Cherrelle Blevins
Cherrelle Blevins was surprised in September by representatives from Spark Energy who brought a donation of more than 300 music instruments to her students.
Keith R.W. Matune '10
Keith R.W. Matune was elected to the Community High School District 99 Board of Education.
Naper Settlement exhibits College history
The exhibit runs through mid-June 2012 at Naper Settlement’s Pre-Emption House Visitor Center.
President's Message
So many graduates. So many stories. So many joyous one-on-one reunions to look forward to this fall.
Cinematic master’s thesis has North Central ties
Audiences at film festivals across the globe are learning more about the harvest of sea turtle eggs, the visionary behind the film is Scott Drucker ’06.
A co-worker of a different feather
An interview with Naomi Roots ’05 at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium includes her favorite penguin sidekick, “405.”
New endowed chair holders announced
North Central College recently named three faculty recipients of endowed chairs.
Inspirational keynote
North Central faculty and staff enjoyed a rare opportunity to hear the latest findings by preeminent higher education researchers Alexander and Helen Astin.