Next week is finals week at 天天吃瓜. As we all buckle down for the final push to the end of the semester鈥攁nd Commencement for some鈥攚e have some exciting news to share from the City of Chicago, Ensemble Espa帽ol and more.
Around the Commons
City honors
The City of Chicago has issued a resolution congratulating Northeastern on the sesquicentennial of the University. The resolution, which was introduced by Alderman Margaret Laurino, an alumna, passed on Nov. 8. , the resolution concludes, 鈥淏e it resolved, that we, the City of Chicago and members of the City Council gather here to congratulate 天天吃瓜 on its sesquicentennial celebration and extend our best wishes for continuing success and achievement.鈥 You can read more about Northeastern鈥檚 150-year history in the new book, 鈥,鈥 written by alumnus Richard Lindberg.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Town Hall
Northeastern was the site of the on Dec. 1. Above, the University鈥檚 trustees pose with members of the caucus during a breakfast hosted by Northeastern. Univision and ABC7 reported on the town hall.
And there鈥檚 more!
- has awarded former Department of World Languages and Cultures Chair Paul Schroeder Rodr铆guez a Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize honorable mention for a book he published while at Northeastern, 鈥.鈥
- Commencement will be streamed live at neiu.edu beginning at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17.
- Northeastern will host a event on Dec. 12.
In the media
Undocumented success
Vice President for Student Affairs Daniel L贸pez and Director of Undocumented Student Resources Luvia Moreno for the Association of American Colleges & Universities about building pathways to success for undocumented students. 鈥淚t is not sufficient to provide access or to claim that we embrace diversity,鈥 the article says. 鈥淲e must work together to remove the barriers preventing our students from reaching their full potential so they can be better equipped to contribute to American society and the world."
Wind Ensemble concert for charity
The Northeastern Wind Ensemble, conducted by Department of Music Acting Chair Travis Heath, was filmed by ABC7 during its coverage of the Salvation Army Benefit Concert at the Salvation Army Mayfair Community Church. More than 500 people attended the concert.
SitStayRead
The Center for College Access and Success has been a partner in literacy program for low-income children that has a special twist. Featured by , SitStayRead uses certified reading assistance dogs to facilitate reading and writing development. SitStayRead has 79 Dog Teams and 149 volunteers, known as Book Buddies, according to RedEye.
Also in the media ...
- interviewed former Northeastern student Alan Rood for a story in its eight-part series titled 鈥淔ootball in America.鈥 The story mentions that Rood鈥檚 Von Steuben High School football team practices at Northeastern.
- A column about sexual misconduct in the Muslim clergy quoted Associate Professor of History Mateo Farzaneh.
- WTTW鈥檚 鈥溾 invited Economics Professor Emeritus Edward Stuart onto the show to discuss the latest Republican tax bill.
To do
Ensemble Espa帽ol Holiday Concerts
The will perform its annual holiday concert in the Auditorium on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16. The Ensemble鈥檚 full company will perform all three styles of Spanish dance: classical, folkloric/regional, and Flamenco in the traditional and contemporary forms. Tickets range from $15-$30, with a $5 discount for Northeastern students, faculty and staff.
Mark your calendar!
- 鈥No Child,鈥 Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Stage Center Theatre
- Thursday Night Live: Rosaries, 10 p.m. Dec. 14, Student Lounge
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