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The winter 2010 issue of Northern Now profiles six NIU students whose stories are testament to the hard work and determination required to pursue a college education in these times of eroding financial support. Also featured are six alumni couples whose enduring friendship is still strong more than 50 years after graduation. Also in this issue learn about upcoming alumni events and other NIU news of note.

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The fall 2009 issue of Northern Now tells the story of eight NIU students who's view of the world was broadened by a study-abroad trip to Tanzania. Also featured is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' 50th anniversary, a list of donors to the True North campaign and information on dozens of Huskie alumni.

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The summer 2009 issue of Northern Now features NIU’s recently completed Athletics Hall of Fame display. Readers will also learn about the valuable resources and services available to students and alumni through NIU’s Career Services. Also featured are the 2009 outstanding alumni recipients, including one exceptionally accomplished family who collectively received the outstanding alumni award for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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The spring 2009 issue of Northern Now offers examples of programs in engineering and theatre arts that put classroom theory into real-world practice. Also featured are images from NIU Remembers: A Day of Reflection, a series of events held in remembrance of the five students who lost their lives in a campus shooting on February 14, 2008.

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