CAS Spotlight

Can you find the "camouflage looper" munching these blazing star flower heads? "Evolution for Science Teachers" offered winter term; Gidwitz winners announced Bizarre caterpillars, like the one in the photo above, are just a small sample of the interests of Paul Gross, Associate Professor in the Natural Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences. Paul's research into the ecological relationships of insects and plants takes him, and sometimes his students, deep into Illinois prairies unknown to most Chicagoans as well as to exotic tropical sites. He enthusiastically shares his discoveries and his “close-up” nature photographs with students and colleagues. His classroom activities are just as interesting. At the moment, Paul is most enthusiastic about the Microevolution course for high school teachers that he will be co-teaching this winter. Paul Gross and Harry Ross, chair of Secondary Education in the National College of education, have developed a series of graduate biology courses uniquely geared to the needs of high school science teachers. Their winter term offering, Evolution for Science Teachers I: Microevolution, addresses a topic that is centrally important to science teachers and also presents distinct challenges in the classroom. More information Gidwitz Winners Announced December 1, 2006 The Gidwitz Center is pleased to announce that four Mini-Grants encouraging the development of research projects related to the Gidwitz Center mission were awarded to the following investigators and projects: Virginia Jagla (NCE), Empowerment and Understanding through Service-Learning; Judith Kent (CAS), Empowering Parents Through English Language Instruction; Seema Imam (NCE), The Muslim Community Initiative; Elizabeth Peterson and Michael Quaintance (CAS), If the World Were A Village: Building Diversity at Baker Demonstration School. These individuals will be expected to present their findings at the CAS Spring Research Symposium.

Selecting A Career

When your life's work is fulfilling and personally rewarding you grow with your career as your skill set and expertise expand. The College of Arts & Sciences at NLU provides the necessary preparation to enter your field prepared, not only for the tasks at hand, but for life's journey. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a dynamic environment for students conducive to exploration and the quest for knowledge. Not only will you learn the concepts behind your chosen program, but you will learn the skills necessary for success in your chosen field. Our College is built on principal, merit, honesty, integrity and a pride in tradition that has made National-Louis the revered institution is has become.

Career Development

National-Louis University offers Career Development services to its students and alumni. Each week, the Center for Career Development (CCD) posts job bulletins of open positions in regions near NLU academic centers. In addition to these bulletins, the CCD assists students in preparing resumes, cover letters, follow-up letters as well as proper interview etiquette and attire. The Center for Career Development is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in translating educational and personal skills, and any prior work experience, into a meaningful career. To learn more, please visit the Center for Career Development website. 



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