Here it is: Another Commencement has arrived! We introduce you to an inspirational master鈥檚 graduate, the Commencement speaker and three new professors emeriti in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Around the Commons
鈥楾he right decision鈥
Tim Priester chose teaching as a career not just because he enjoyed working with students and watching them grow in the process. He also had a lot of inspiration close to home. 鈥淭eaching has always been in the family since my great-grandmother, grandmother, and numerous aunts and uncles were and are all teachers,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t seemed like the right decision.鈥 about why the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages master鈥檚 graduate was selected to speak at the Graduate Honors ceremony (pictured above).
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Thomas White doesn鈥檛 like to talk about plans. Perhaps that should be a surprise coming from a man who recently retired from a remarkably successful career in insurance and finance, industries that are built on planning. Then again, White is not your average CEO. He will talk about his journey from Northeastern to the Pittsburgh Steelers to the head of the boardroom during his Commencement address to students. White was selected to speak after earning Northeastern鈥檚 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor the University bestows upon alumni.
Professors Emeriti
Northeastern to three retiring faculty members who will be honored during Commencement. Northeastern awards the prestigious status to eligible retiring faculty members upon the recommendation of the department or program, with the concurrence of the dean and the provost, and with the approval of the University president.
Social Work reaccreditation
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program by the Council on Social Work Education鈥檚 Commission on Accreditation until 2024. Additionally, the new Master of Social Work program was granted candidacy for accreditation by the CSWE. Accreditation allows students to be eligible for advanced-standing MSW programs such as Northeastern鈥檚 as well as pursue state licensure. 鈥淭his is great news for the program, the students and Northeastern as we continue to be one of the most affordable public universities in the Midwest,鈥 Professor and Social Work Program Chair Jade Stanley said.
And there鈥檚 more!
- Interim President Richard Helldobler wishing the Northeastern community a happy holiday season.
- Northeastern鈥檚 Polish and European Center for Academic Exchange and Research (PEACER) will host from Dec. 12-17. The week will feature roundtables, lectures, information sessions and much more.
- Assistant Professor of Political Science William Adler on Dec. 8 about the implications of the presidential election for the Jewish community.
- Northeastern will host the on Dec. 16-17.
In the media
Zumba for charity
The Legendary Project, which helps feed Chicago鈥檚 homeless, was founded at Northeastern by the Beta Chapter of the Theta Chi Omega National Multicultural Sorority. Now it has been after this year鈥檚 fundraiser event that raised more than $1,000. 鈥淚t's a great cause and of course during the holidays, everyone wants to come out and help each other,鈥 one participant said. 鈥淏ut we need to be mindful all year round.鈥
Also in the media ...
- hosted Assistant Professor of Political Science William Adler to talk about President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 cabinet selections in historical perspective.
To do
Family Holiday Concert
In response to growing demand, Ensemble Espa帽ol will expand its acclaimed annual Family Holiday Concert to two performances in December. will take place Dec. 16 and 17. The Ensemble鈥檚 full company of dancers as well as the Ensemble Espa帽ol Spanish Dance Youth Company will perform all three styles of Spanish dance: classical, folkloric/regional and traditional and contemporary flamenco. The concerts also will feature guest tenor Luis Galvez.
Mark your calendar!
- , through Dec. 9, Fine Arts Gallery
- Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Stage Center Theatre
- Thursday Night Live: Luca, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Student Lounge
- Jazzy Monday: Michael 鈥淏oss鈥 Ross, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Carruthers Center
- Thursday Night Live: Badwacky, 9 p.m. Dec. 13, Student Lounge
- Thursday Night Live: Multi Vitamins, 10 p.m. Dec. 15, Student Lounge
#FollowFriday
#NEIUgrad
We got this hashtag trending in Chicago during Commencement last December. Let鈥檚 do it again! Before you post it, tweet it or share it鈥攖ag it! Tag your Commencement pics and congratulatory messages with #NEIUgrad for a chance to be seen on the big screen at Commencement! And don鈥檛 forget: If you can鈥檛 be there, Commencement will be live streamed at neiu.edu.
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