Articles filed under Wilde, Harold
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North Central founders made bet on the future 150 years ago
May 19, 2011 11:59 AM - This year, North Central College celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding. Festivities begin May 20 with the Cornerstone Day celebration, marking the school's move to Naperville.
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New school year brings joys, challenges at NCC
Nov 9, 2021 12:33 AM - This is the 19th fall that I have had the privilege of welcoming new students to our campus, and it never gets old (even if I do). Their energy and excitement are like a tonic-never more so than this September.
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North Central College preparing to celebrate sesquicentennial
Nov 7, 2021 5:46 PM - In two years North Central College will celebrate its Sesquicentennial. Planning already is underway for a number of events and special projects.
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Fellow scientists pay tribute to Ed Rall
Nov 6, 2021 10:37 PM - A few weeks ago, I attended a symposium in Washington, D.C., at the National Institutes of Health honoring Dr. Joseph Edward Rall - Ed Rall - who died one year ago at age 88.
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These times call for more 'hopeaholics'
Nov 6, 2021 2:18 AM - 'Tis the season to be jolly. Awaiting the imminent birth of our second grandchild, my wife and I are counting our blessings. Recession, the stock market decline, Mumbai - so many things to feel bad about, yet, as one of our friends put it on election eve, "You know what you are? You are a 'hope-aholic.'"
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Nov 4, 2021 11:10 AM - There is a moment on the day of North Central College's Commencement ceremonies in June, when I wake up, jump out of bed and walk down the hill to Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium where a few hours later more than 500 graduates will receive their diplomas before family members and friends.
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Smaller schools can benefit from foundation dollars, too
Nov 3, 2021 4:07 PM - The decision of Harvard University and other institutions, such as Northwestern University, with substantial endowments and national or international "brand names" to utilize more endowment income to keep their education affordable for students from low- and middle-income families is to be applauded.
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College shopping? Do your homework
Nov 2, 2021 4:59 PM - Due diligence. When making a major investment -- a car, a house, a thousand shares of stock in a publicly traded company -- most of us do some serious homework.
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