Tagged: book

Perfect for St. Pat’s Day—a history of the Irish in Illinois

New book by NIU professor, former student sheds light on towering roles of Irish Americans

  • March 9, 2021
DeKalb, Ill. — Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, NIU History Professor Sean Farrell and his former doctoral student Mathieu Billings, now a faculty associate in history and political science…

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Karina Avila, Shanell Walter and Maria Colompos

The blessings of believing

Three NIU seniors to publish book on empowering journey of mentorship

  • February 11, 2016
One wore jeans and a T-shirt. One wore workout sweats. One wore hoop earrings. The three young women laugh at the memory – the recollection of their various wardrobe and…

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Photo of the word “FRIENDSHIP” on shards of broken glass

Ten Ways to Keep a Friend

NIU professor co-authors book on avoiding, curing ‘toxic’ friendships

  • June 23, 2015
Relationships are impossible to avoid. From daily interactions with strangers and casual acquaintances to classmates, coworkers, close friends and relatives, social contact is part of being human. Long-lasting friendships grow…

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