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The winter 2009 issue of Northern Now tells of the collaboration between NIU and Rockford’s Burpee Museum in uncovering a major fossil cache. Also revealed is the world’s first and only NIU Center for Burma Studies, which boasts a collection of more than 120,000 Burmese artifacts including art, manuscripts, maps, books, and other treasures. And read about four NIU students who had an unlikely encounter just before heading overseas to serve their country during World War II.

View the Winter 2009 issue of Northern Now.

The fall 2008 issue of Northern Now features three stories about the efforts of individuals and organizations—each with ties to NIU—that have used their time, talent, and treasure to give back to others. Read these stories as well as news about alumni events and other NIU happenings.

View the Fall 2008 issue of Northern Now.

The summer 2008 issue of Northern Now tells the story of the hundreds of volunteer counselors who came to campus to help students, faculty and staff move forward in the aftermath of the February 14 tragedy. Readers will also meet an NIU art professor who brings his expertise as a ceramist and educator to help residents of developing countries produce clean drinking water. Also, meet the mother of a former Huskie football player who smoothes the way for other NFL parents.

View the Summer 2008 issue of Northern Now.

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