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Northern Today - June 23, 2008

John PetersGroundbreaking celebration heralds
coming NIU proton therapy center

Cancer survivors and local and state officials celebrated with NIU at an official groundbreaking Thursday for the $159 million Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center.

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John LewisJohn Lewis named executive director
of proton treatment, research center

The Board of Managers for the Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center, LLC, has named John Lewis as the center’s executive director.

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Project REALProject REAL campers to explore
college experience, concepts of tolerance

Fifty-two students from Rockford Jefferson High School, including a number of recent graduates from the Class of 2008, returned to campus Sunday evening for a weeklong taste of the college life.

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Brian HartMusic historian contributes to volume
on European symphonies 1800 to 1930

Some lovers of French symphonic music from 1850 to 1920 appreciate the beauty of well-constructed music composed simply for the listener’s enjoyment.

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When it comes to awards, history repeatsWhen it comes to awards, history repeats

Faculty members in the NIU Department of History have had a banner year so far, bringing home a number of major grant and fellowship awards.

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YES, I'm attending BUT I do not need to order regaliaYES, I'm attending AND I need to order regaliaAcademic Convocation scheduled for Aug. 22

Faculty and staff are invited to join President John G. Peters at the Fall 2008 Academic Convocation, scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in the NIU Convocation Center. Regalia and assembly begins at 10:30 a.m.

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