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Northern Today - November 5, 2007

CDL opens new playgroundChild Development Lab celebrates
new playground space, equipment

Joy has overcome heartbreak at NIU’s Child Development Lab, the proud home of a new playground for infants, toddlers and 2-year-olds.

One year has passed since unknown vandals caused
nearly $2,500 of damage to the old playground equipment.

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NIU printmakers go to NYCPrintmaking faculty, students, alums
mount exhibition in New York City

If you can make it there, the song says, you can make it anywhere.

A group of NIU School of Art students, five of their predecessors and their two professors will chomp a bite from that big apple this weekend.

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Jeff Karl KowalskiSchool of Art’s Kowalski edits new book
that furthers his Mesoamerican fascination

Jeff Karl Kowalski fancies himself a detective of sorts as he prowls the historical riddles of Mayan civilization through its ancient art and architecture.

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Alan RobinsonMobile health trailer earns admiration

Alan Robinson won an award last Tuesday at the annual meeting of the DeKalb County Partnership for a Safe, Active and Family Environment.

At least it looked like Robinson, the director of outreach in NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

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Deb PierceInternational programs will honor faculty
who have contributed to global education

A reception recognizing the Outstanding International Educator for 2007 and an appreciation luncheon for faculty members who lead study abroad trips are among the events that will highlight NIU’s celebration of International Education Week.

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Mark DannerProminent journalist Mark Danner will
deliver next W. Bruce Lincoln Lecture

Journalist Mark Danner, a longtime staff writer for The New Yorker who has reported for more than two decades on foreign affairs and international conflict, including on the war in Iraq and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, will visit NIU to deliver the next installment of the W. Bruce Lincoln Endowed Lecture Series.

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