Spring break started with the Chicago Brass Festival and never looked back. Check out the latest on publications, media appearances and more!
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Brass Fest鈥檚 best
The Chicago Brass Festival on March 13-14 was a huge success, drawing attendees from around the country. Northwestern University鈥檚 Max Briggs won the solo competition on tuba, and second prize went to Edward Dealecio of the University of Texas-Arlington on trombone. Members of Axiom Brass judged the competition. The event was spearheaded by the Department of Music, Associate Professor Travis Heath, and Christie Miller and the Office of Cultural Events. Check out photos from the event on the !
National award winner
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Daniel Lopez will receive this year鈥檚 from NASPA 鈥 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education at the March 21-25 in New Orleans. The award, which recognizes the people and universities behind new programs and services that better support and serve the Latino college community, goes to Lopez for his work on Northeastern鈥檚 Undocumented Student Project.
A chapter from Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs Frank E. Ross and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Jermaine Williams have co-authored a chapter in the new book The chapter details how Northeastern鈥檚 Summer Transition Program leads to greater access and educational outcomes, particularly for Latino and African-American students, within the context of being a Hispanic Serving Institution.
DACA and DAPA assistance
El Centro will host two Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal workshops (9 a.m. and noon) and a Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) information session (9 a.m.) on Saturday, March 28. is free and open to the public.
Smoke-free Northeastern
By Illinois law, all state university property will become smoke-free beginning July 1. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on what that means for Northeastern鈥檚 locations.
And there鈥檚 more!
- Center for Teaching and Learning Coordinator of Learning Technologies Thomas J. Tobin on March 19 to help the faculty with copyright, teaching tips and accessibility issues when they teach with technology.
- Dean of Libraries Carlos Melian and six members of his staff will attend the on March 25-27in Portland, Ore.
In the media
Urban Warriors
Northeastern alumnus Eddie Bocanegra (B.A. 鈥12 Social Work) was featured in a story on about a new program he is spearheading through the YMCA of Metro Chicago that brings together teens from some of the city鈥檚 roughest neighborhoods with post-Sept. 11 combat veterans.
Be sure to tune in
El Centro will be featured at 6 p.m. March 21 and 2:30 p.m. March 22 when ABC7 airs the latest edition of its 鈥溍 Beat鈥 series about Chicago鈥檚 Latino community. Spoiler alert: They love it!
St. Patrick鈥檚 soundtrack
The Chicago Clarinet Ensemble was featured March 16 on (The appearance starts around the 40-minute mark.) Students Caroline Chen and Konrad Pawelek; alumnus Matthew Bordoshuk; faculty Rose Sperrazza and Brian Torosian; and staff member Christie Miller performed Irish music for the St. Patrick鈥檚 Day-themed show.
Also in the media ...
- quoted Political Science Assistant Professor William Adler in a story about the Israeli elections.
- reported that the City of Evanston recognized Fire Chief Greg Klaiber (M.S. 鈥85 Exercise Science - Cardiac Rehabilitation) for his 30 years of service to the community.
- quoted Political Science Chair Jeffrey Hill in a story about the mayoral election debates.
- reported that a memorial scholarship has been established in honor of former Northeastern Professor Joseph Morton.
- reported that James Ongtengco (M.A.'04 Human Resource Development) has been named associate superintendent/principal at Fenton High School in Bensenville.
- covered the Parent Mentor Convention that took place at Northeastern on March 16.
To do
鈥楾he Hijabi Monologues鈥
As part of Women鈥檚 History Month, the Women鈥檚 Resource Center and Asian and Global Resource Center will present a performance of at 3 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the Recital Hall. Established in 2006, 鈥淭he Hijabi Monolgues鈥 creates a theater space for the experiences of Muslim women. Founder Sahar Ullah, Kamilah Pickett and Rafiah Jones will perform, and a panel discussion will immediately follow.
Women of graphic novels
As a part of the Visiting Writers Series, graphic novelists A.K. Summers, Nicole Georges and Phoebe Gloeckner will engage in a about their individual work as well as the medium of graphic narratives on Tuesday, March 24. University of Chicago professor and expert on comics and graphic narratives Hillary Chute will moderate the discussion.
Incarceration conversations
Two groups will present free from March 23 through April 2 that are open to public. The effort begins March 23 with an art exhibit in the Ronald Williams Library and a discussion with artists Damon Locks and Sarah Ross, as well as Art Assistant Professor Vida Sacic.
Graduate Open House
Northeastern鈥檚 College of Graduate Studies and Research will host a at 6 p.m. March 26 in Alumni Hall. The event is for prospective students interested in furthering their education in post-baccalaureate courses or programs.
Mark your calendar!
- (free), 4:15 p.m. March 23, Pedroso Center
- (free), 12:15 p.m. March 24, Pedroso Center
- (free), 7:05 p.m. March 25, Pedroso Center
- NEIU Varsity Big Band (free), 7:30 p.m. March 25, Auditorium
- (fundraiser), noon-5 p.m. March 26, Alumni Hall and El Centro
- (free), 3 p.m. March 26, Pedroso Center
- (free), 9 a.m. March 27, Alumni Hall
- Fahimeh Mehrabkhani, soprano - Elective Voice Recital (free), 7:30 p.m. March 27, Recital Hall
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