The Honors Salon Series, hosted by North Central College’s Honors Program, is back for the spring semester and is examining new topics under the theme of social justice, a continuation of fall semester. A new lineup of speakers will present new issues, allowing the campus community to look at social justice from different perspectives.
Campus climate survey builds toward inclusiveness
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In September 2020, a Campus Climate Survey working group was established to assess the overall campus climate as part of a commitment to create a more inclusive North Central College.
Cardinal First Program Named “Example of Excelencia’
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Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, selected Cardinal First as a winner of its 2021 Examples of
Speaker series brings Latina and Latino judges to North Central campus
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A new initiative from Jelena Sanchez, assistant professor of Spanish, is welcoming influential, inspiring Latino professionals to North Central College to share their stories with students. In November, the series began with the first Latino and Latina judge in Kane County, Illinois.
Honors salon series explores new theme of social justice
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In fall 2021, the North Central College Honors Salon Series is back by popular demand with more presenters and topics surrounding a new theme: social justice.
Daniel Persinger ’21, fire chaplain: “I have something to give”
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Despite a muscular dystrophy diagnosis, Daniel Persinger has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to work with firefighters, as a “volunteer” chaplain for the Rockford, New Milford and Blackhawk fire departments.
North Central faculty move the conversation on LGBTQIA+ issues forward during Pride Month … and always
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In recognition of Pride Month, North Central College looked to highlight some of the outstanding work by our faculty to help North Central students examine key issues for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Teagle Foundation grant provides opportunities for underserved students to explore the humanities and prepare for college
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North Central College has received a $25,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation for the Civic Humanities Project, which will help underserved students learn about the humanities and prepare for college.
College receives $20,000 grant supporting racial healing
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In support of North Central College's efforts to facilitate racial healing and promote racial justice, Healing Illinois awarded the College a $20,000 grant.