http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=136534

Quote:It's time to break out the Huskie apparel and wear it proud; and with no hesitation, I can state I've never been prouder of NIU.

Quote:I'm on the board of the College of Business, and I can guarantee you it's one of the top business schools in the country,'' said Eric Wasowicz, a Palatine resident and 1980 graduate in computer science. "Computer science, accounting, nursing, education -- all those programs are as good as any you'll find anywhere.

"(Athletic director) Jim Phillips is doing a phenomenal job, and the sports facilities have been upgraded to absolute first-class. This is not a secondary institution by any stretch.

I just wish the Daily Herald sports editors would cover NIU like it is a first class institution.

This, along with Mark Brown's articles are great articles. I am e-mailing it to others I know at work in the hope that we do just what Rozner suggests -- go to DeKalb - get some new Huskie gear -- lend support -- and I would add -- donate to the NIU Foundation. And, wear your Huskie gear. Let everyone know we are together!

"Lend support" is what everyone within the alumni community needs to do. The big majority of alum left DeKalb and never looked back. Well here is the opportunity for all of us to do something selfless for the institution that provided us are education.

It's not about buying a t-shirt and wearing it on Saturdays. Rather it is about getting actively involved in helping NIU recover from a devastating event. And giving back to the university with your time, talents and resources that enables it to fulfill its academic mission in highest possible fashion.

Quote:It is about getting actively involved in helping NIU recover from a devastating event. And giving back to the university with your time, talents and resources that enables it to fulfill its academic mission in highest possible fashion.

Well said!