NEIU

Christina Matuschka

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Christina Matuschka tlwhite9 Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:39

Room PE 1139

(773) 442-4783

c-matuschka@neiu.edu

Ph.D

Undergrad Open House

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Undergrad Open House tlwhite9 Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:15

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Main Campus

04.22.26

Proyecto Pa'Lante Noche De Celebración

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Proyecto Pa'Lante Noche De Celebración msyordan Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:40

Celebrating our Legacy and Cultivating our Leaders/Celebrando nuestro Legado y Cultivando nuestros Lideres

Proyecto Pa’Lante and ENLACE Higher Education Leadership Institute invite you to

Friday, April 24, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Alumni Hall
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, ��о��s 60625

Tickets:

Student Ticket: $25.00

General Ticket: $60.00

Admission includes dinner and beverages. Dance to the music of DJ Casanova.

The Luis V. Gutierrez and Miguel Del Valle Endowment Fund will provide an opportunity for our students to fulfill their goal of completing their Bachelor’s degree. Without these types of scholarships, students would not be able to achieve their dreams of earning their education. Your generous contribution can make a significant impact on a student’s future.

Victor Guadarrama, Senior, Marketing

“Proyecto Pa’Lante shaped how I see my future by teaching me the importance of showing up, surrounding me with like-minded people, and giving me a place where I belong. Their support goes far beyond financial help, they celebrate every win with you.”

To register for the event, complete the form below. To make a donation to the Endowment, please click the blue button below.

If you have any questions please email Dr. Angelica Rivera at a-rivera17@neiu.edu.

The Luis V. Gutierrez and Miguel del Valle Endowment

��о�� visits Chicago History Museum for first University-wide field trip

mkroeck — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:43 +0000

��о�� visits Chicago History Museum for first University-wide field trip mkroeck Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:01

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Around 100 ��о�� students and employees attended the first University-wide field trip to the Chicago History Museum on Friday, March 27 to view the “Aquí en Chicago” (Here in Chicago) exhibit.

��о��n is the longest-standing four-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Midwest. The exhibit celebrates Chicago’s Latiné communities, which represent nearly one third of the city’s population. The trip was spearheaded by the University’s Council on the Status of Latinés — led by Professor Isaura Pulido, Ph.D., and Director of Proyecto Pa’Lante Angelica Rivera, Ph.D. It was sponsored by President Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D.; Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost R. Shayne Cofer, Ph.D.; Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Chris Childers; Vice President of Institutional Advancement Liesl Downey; Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Terry C. Mena, Ph.D.; Vice President of Institutional Advancement Beni Ortiz; Professor and Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures Denise Cloonan Cortez de Anderson; Director of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs DeWitt Scott, Ed.D.; and the Pedroso Center’s Associate Director for Latinx Student Engagement Danny Cortez. It was the first time the University had planned a field trip of this magnitude, with participants attending from the University’s three Chicago locations: Main Campus, El Centro and the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies.

“Being able to be on site as a community to experience something together is huge,” said President Bell-Jordan. “We’ll all experience it together, remember it together, be able to articulate it together and celebrate it together, and maybe move forward our University in some ways because of this.” She continued, “This activity is bringing us together to engage with histories and stories, particularly of Chicago’s Latiné communities. We are gathered in a space that honors the lived experience, the resilience and creativity, and the deep roots of those that have shaped our city, and in many ways our University.”
Morning sessions included an introduction to the Chicago History Museum from its Director of Education Erica Griffith-Fabicon, an overview of Latiné populations in Chicago presented by University of ��о��s Chicago Professor of History Lilia Fernández, Ph.D., and a presentation on how the “Aquí en Chicago” exhibit came into existence by Curator of Civic Engagement and Social Justice for the Chicago History Museum Elena Gonzales.

“I focus on people who arrived during and after World War II, primarily Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and I was inspired by my own family because this is when they came to the city,” said Fernández, who is also the author of “Brown in the Windy City: Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in Chicago” (University of Chicago Press, 2012). “My grandparents and great grandparents came here in the 1950s and I remember hearing stories of them growing up, what it was like living on Taylor Street, moving to 18th Street. I was curious about learning more. So, for you students, I really want to encourage you to really think about doing research.”

“Aquí en Chicago” is truly a student-driven project. In 2019, students from Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy visited the Chicago History Museum on a class trip and pointed out the lack of Latiné representation they saw within the museum and protested for a change. The museum listened and is working to come to terms with its shortcomings.

“One thing that I want to make very clear is that we need to be learning about how we are one Chicago,” Gonzales said. “There’s not a separate, other, different Latiné Chicago population that’s elsewhere, that’s happening to other people. The Chicago that we all experience every day is Latiné.”

After a break for lunch, all participants had the opportunity to explore not only the “Aquí en Chicago” exhibit, but other parts of the museum as well. The afternoon concluded with a reflection session in which students and employees were able to share what they learned.

"One thing that kind of stuck out to me today was the Black community and Latin community have similar back stories of being mistreated in America," said Dalina Peguse, who is in her second year of undergraduate studies at ��о��.

Faculty and administrators shared insights on how they want to think practically about how they can incorporate more multiculturalism, especially experiences of Latiné communities, into their classrooms.

“Quite often I see titles of books like ‘Steel Barrio,’ ‘Making Mexican Chicago’ and ‘Brown in the Windy City,’ and I say to myself, ‘Of course we have that book in the library,’” said Dean of NEIU Libraries Steven Harris. “Sometimes, I find that’s not always the case. So, I feel like we need to think about this more intentionally in the library to assure that we’re addressing those cultural elements that are important in Chicago.”

Melanny Buitron earned her bachelor’s degree in 2019 from ��о��n in General Business Administration and is currently enrolled in the M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education program. She appreciated seeing the University’s administration, faculty and staff show up to the exhibit and learn alongside students. She said the trip gave her a sense of belonging and boosted her confidence. Her family immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was a year old.

“Experiencing Aquí en Chicago helped me embrace all parts of my identity,” Buitron said. “I’m proud to be a first-generation Ecuadorian Chicagoan, working in higher education. As I moved through the exhibit, seeing stories that reflected so many Latiné experiences in Chicago, the moment that stayed with me most was the display of Ecuadorian fashion from Kichwa communities. I had never seen Ecuador represented like that before and it meant everything to me. This experience reminded me that our stories deserve to take up space, to be celebrated, and to be honored, because they are a vital part of Chicago’s story too."

��о�� is part of the Chicago History Museum University Partner Groups program. The program allows current ��о��n students and employees with a valid University ID to gain free admission to the museum, access to educational services in the Abakanowicz Research Center, have reduced pricing for private group tours and lectures (based on staff availability), attend programs, and receive a 10% member discount at the North & Clark Café, located inside the museum. Additionally, ��о��n offers a course in Museum Studies (HIST-359), which is open to students in all majors.

“Representation and diversity within museums matters,” Dr. Pulido said. “They create opportunities for stories from underrepresented communities that have been previously dismissed or overlooked to come to the forefront. I think it’s important for our students to know their voices matter in this field.”

Top photo: A group of ��о�� students and employees gathered at the Chicago History Museum's “Aquí en Chicago” exhibit.

Ruth Llana

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Ruth Llana tlwhite9 Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00

Assistant Professor

LWH 2048

r-llana@neiu.edu

SPAN 255 / ENGL 250: Bilingual Creative Writing

SPAN 373: Latin American Short Story

ENGL 201: The World of Poetry

ENGL 102: Writing II

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I

Spring 2026: MW: 11:15 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. (in person); T: 9-10 a.m. (virtual); by appointment.

Poetry, Latin American Literature, Visual Studies, Disability Studies

Visual Cultures, Queer & Crip Theory, Trans* Studies, New Materialisms, Anthropocene, The Nonhuman, Affect Theory, Environmental Humanities, Film, Photography, Translation, Poetic Forms, Hybrid Genres, Care Theory

Ph.D. Spanish. Minor in Visual Studies. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2024
M.A. Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. UNED, Madrid, Spain, 2016
M.A. Latin American Studies. University of Granada, Spain, 2014
B.A. Hispanic Studies. University of Granada, Spain, 2013

Poetry Books

La primavera del saguaro. Barcelona, Editorial Ultramarinos, 2021.
Umbral. Oviedo, Ediciones Malasangre, 2017.
Estructuras. (Chapbook) Valencia, Ejemplar único, 2015. (Illustrated by Gabriel Viñals).
Tiembla. Sevilla, Point de Lunettes, 2014. (Winner of the University of Granada Federico García Lorca Poetry Prize, 2013)

Poetry in Anthologies (Selection)

Molina Gil, Raúl; Álvaro López Fernández. (Eds.) Un estallido. Antología de la poesía española 2000-2025. Madrid, Cátedra, 2026.
Rodríguez Reyes, R; J. Medina Ríos; I. Rihuete Varea; S. Antezana Quiroga. (Eds.) Fuera de Lugar / Out of Place : Voces de la literatura iberoamericana. Departamento de Estudios Hispánicos de Brown University/Rialta, 2024.
Castilho, C., Floriano, M. (Ed.) Por falar contigo/Por hablar contigo. Lisboa, Edições colibrí, 2019.
García, A., Parés, E. (Eds.) -A: Mujer, lenguaje y poesía. Barcelona, Stendhal Books, 2017.
Katharmova, A. (Ed.) Voz vértebra, antología de poesía futura. Barcelona, Kriller 71 ediciones, 2017.
Floriano, M., Rivero, A. (Eds.) Nacer en otro tiempo. Sevilla, Renacimiento, 2016.
Miguel, Luna (Ed.) Series poéticas: Mil novecientos violeta. El Gaviero, Almería, 2015.
Miguel, Luna (Ed.) Tenían veinte años y estaban locos. Córdoba, La Bella Varsovia, 2011.

Academic Articles

Peer Reviewed

“Escrituras de un cuerpo en disidencia: Estética de la discapacidad en ‘Gutural’ de Estela dos Santos.” Chasqui, Revista de literatura y cultura latinoamericana e indígena, vol. 53, no. 1, 2024, pp. 9-29

In Conference Proceedings:

“‘La muerte no tiene derecho’. Hacia una dialéctica de la muerte en la poesía de Olga Orozco. Entre la magia y la fe.” La tradición de las rupturas en las literaturas hispánicas. Actas del II Encuentro de Jóvenes Hispanistas, Petra Báder y Margit Santosné Blastik eds., Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, 2015.

Essays (selection)

“La máscara de la efigie. La lente del ojo en su repetición de la imagen,” Muñecas, Shangrila derivas y ficciones aparte. Ed. Mariel Manrique. Santander, Shangrila, 2019.
“Perder Algo,” Melancolía, Shangrila derivas y ficciones aparte. Ed. Mariel Manrique. Santander, Shangrila, 2018.
“Ese reguero de pólvora,” Lágrimas II, Shangrila derivas y ficciones aparte. Ed. Mariel Manrique. Santander, Shangrila, 2016.
“Cortezas irresolutas. Composición y descomposición del trineo de Joseph Beuys,” La supervivencia. Herramientas mínimas. Shangrila derivas y ficciones aparte. Ed. Mariel Manrique. Santander, Shangrila, November 2015.
“Escribir: el rostro entre los rostros de Marguerite Duras,” Marguerite Duras. Movimientos del deseo. Shangrila derivas y ficciones aparte nº 21-22. Ed. Nacho Cagiga Gimeno y Jesús Rodrigo García. Santander, Shangrila, May 2014.

Translations

US 1. Muriel Rukeyser. Barcelona, Ultramarinos editorial, 2022.
Me encantan los artistas. Mei-mei Berssenbrugge [I Love Artists: New and Selected Poems]. Barcelona, Kriller 71, 2019.
Co-translated with Jesse Lee Kercheval. For the seals. Juan Manuel Sánchez [Para las focas]. California, Toad Press, 2019.
Co-translated with Jesse Lee Kercheval. “Claudia Magliano” (poem selection). Fierce Voice / Voz feroz: Contemporary Women Poets from Argentina and Uruguay. Edited by Curtis Bauer, Lisa Rose Bradford, and Jesse Lee Kercheval, University of New Mexico Press, 2023.

Remembering William Lester “Bill” Howenstine, Ph.D.

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Remembering William Lester “Bill” Howenstine, Ph.D. mkroeck Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:33

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The ��о�� community extends sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of William Lester “Bill” Howenstine, Ph.D., who passed away on Jan. 23, 2026. He was 100 years old.

Dr. Howenstine began working at ��о��n in 1961. Over the years, he served the University in numerous roles in the College of Arts and Sciences and University Administration. He was a dedicated Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, and also served as Dean of Students. He retired from the University in 2010 after more than 40 years of service.

An avid environmentalist, Dr. Howenstine was instrumental in the development and efforts of numerous organizations focused on preservation of the natural environment. He was among the founders of the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) and filled a number of leadership positions in the organization, serving twice as Board President. To date, MCCD has preserved over 25,000 acres of open space. He also helped form the ��о��s Association of Conservation Districts, and was a founding board member of what is now the Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

As members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Dr. Howenstine and his late wife, Alice, traveled to Mexico and Lima, Peru for community service projects. They were widely recognized for their deep commitment to peace, protection of the natural environment and recognition of the interconnectivity of all things. In 2007, they jointly received the Peace and Justice Award at the Diversity Day festival in Woodstock, ��о��s. They received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County in 2010. Additionally, Dr. Howenstine received the George and Barbara Fell Award from the National Land Institute for his lifelong dedication to the protection of natural areas in 2009. In 2019, Dr. Howenstine was one of the first two recipients of the McHenry County Conservation District's Conservation Champion Award.

Dr. Howenstine is survived by his children — Chuck, Debra and ��о��n Professor Emeritus Erick Howenstine — and their families.

A celebration of Dr. Bill Howenstine’s life will be held outdoors at his farm in McHenry, ��о��s, the afternoon of June 28, 2026. For more information, please inquire by way of erickhowenstine@gmail.com.

Top photo: Dr. William Lester “Bill” Howenstine, Ph.D.

Transfer Credit Review Process and Timeline

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Transfer Credit Review Process and Timeline tlwhite9 Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:58

When does review happen?

Transfer credit is evaluated as part of the admissions review process once your application is complete.

What triggers review?

Completed application
All required official transcripts

Who processes transfer credit?

The Office of ��о�� applies transfer credit using established course equivalencies and university transfer rules.

How are students notified?

Students are notified of their admission decision via their application portal.
Accepted transfer credit is available separately in DegreeWorks through NEIUport.

Timeline

Initial review: up to 10 business days after application completion
Peak periods: up to 15 business days

Re-evaluation process

Students may request a re-evaluation using the Request for Re-evaluation form.

Re-evaluation timeline

Typically 30–45 business days after all materials are received

Assistant Professor - Nursing

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Assistant Professor - Nursing ksbeyer Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:56

Anticipated Starting Date

August 2026

Rank

Assistant Professor (tenure track) (2 positions)

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95.000

View Employee Benefits

Position

��о��’s Master of Science in Nursing, Entry to Practice program seeks two tenure-track faculty members (Medical-Surgical and Mental Health) to launch its inaugural cohort, planned for Fall 2027. The ideal candidates will share the university’s commitment to educating a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student population and will collaborate with others in the program, department, college and university to deliver high quality instruction and programs. Knowledge of ��о��s Board of Nursing regulatory requirements and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards, procedures, and guidelines is essential.

About ��о��

Founded in 1867, ��о�� (NEIU) enrolls about 5,700 students and is regarded as one of the most diverse public comprehensive universities in the Midwest. The Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago and two additional campuses are located in the Avondale and Bronzeville neighborhoods of Chicago. Since 1997, the U.S. Department of Education has designated NEIU a Hispanic-Serving Institution. NEIU offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs. Read more about ��о�� at www.neiu.edu.

The Goodwin College of Education (GCOE) enrolls approximately 1,200 students in nine undergraduate and twenty-one graduate degree programs spanning the areas of counselor education, educational leadership, teacher education, and community and health studies. With roots that trace back to the first teacher education institution in Chicago, the college today is one of the largest producers of diverse educators in ��о��s and the Chicago area. Educator licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and counseling programs have specialized accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Read more about the college at www.neiu.edu/gcoe.

Department Background

NEIU is excited to launch the inaugural cohort of its Master of Science in Nursing-Entry to Practice program in Fall 2027 at its El Centro (Avondale) location. The MSNEP program seeks to improve Chicago’s healthcare ecosystem by training a diverse workforce to meet the ongoing and emerging demands of the region. NEIU’s MSNEP program is dedicated to community-based practice and enhancing the economic mobility of students. This unique program is a 2.5-year, 72 credit-hour degree designed for the adult learner with bachelor degrees in any field outside of nursing. NEIU’s MSNEP program will produce nurse leaders who are well-equipped to care for all persons in culturally responsive ways.

Responsibilities

Prior to the launch of the inaugural cohort in Fall 2027, tenure-track faculty will provide critical review of curriculum, programming, student supports, accreditation standards, and related documents. In the first year of the program and thereafter, faculty will transition to teaching 18–21 credit hours per academic year. Faculty will teach didactic and clinical graduate nursing courses in pre-licensure MSN programs, with an emphasis on Medical-Surgical and Mental Health nursing. All faculty will apply CCNE accreditation standards, as well as use evidence-based strategies and technology-enhanced learning platforms to build culturally competent and inclusive learning environments. Effective instruction at NEIU requires modeling critical and reflective thinking; fostering the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development of learners; providing timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback; and using course evaluation data to continuously improve instruction. A spirit of inquiry is expected in all teaching, learning, and evaluation methods.

Scholarly research and service to the department, college, university, and greater community are required in addition to teaching. Current research findings and scholarly works should inform educational practice and ongoing contributions to the field. Service should advance both programmatic and professional goals and the university’s mission and commitments. Alignment with AACN Essentials and CCNE standards is expected in all programmatic revision work, and clinical certification and licensure in nursing must be maintained. Faculty are expected to demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in all interactions; likewise, they are expected to support student success through academic advising and face-to-face office hours and department meetings. An active, on-campus presence at the El Centro location is required.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate (PhD, DNP, or EdD) in Nursing or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (ABD will be considered, with completion expected by 8/1/2026)
Minimum of at least 3 years college/university teaching experience OR minimum of 5 years clinical teaching experience
Minimum of 3 years nursing practice experience
Master’s of Science in Nursing
Current ��о��s nursing license or the ability to obtain the same within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a strong adult health background and evidence of approved board certifications, certification exams, and/or fellowships. Excellent communication skills along with a high level of initiative and demonstrated teaching excellence are preferred. Demonstrated instructional proficiencies and strong understandings of culturally relevant nursing pedagogy, including experience with remote instruction, also are preferred.

Deadline

Screening will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled.

Application

Please a send letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, any relevant teaching evaluations, and the names of three references (including telephone numbers and e-mail) to:
Dr. Gretchen La Civita
��о��
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, ��о��s 60625
glacivita@neiu.edu

��о�� welcomes candidates who will support our diverse and inclusive student community. ��о��n is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other Qualified Individuals. ��о��’s positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of ��о��s appropriation.

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Full-On Cleopatra

tlwhite9 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:30 +0000

Full-On Cleopatra tlwhite9 Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:45

Wed., April 15 - Fri., April 17, 2026
Wed., April 22 - Sat., April 25, 2026
Stage Center Theatre, Building F
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago

In collaboration with Silk Road Cultural Center, NEIU is pleased to invite you to Full-On Cleopatra.

04.15.26

Purchase Tickets

Lawrence Frank Lecture: Dr. Mary Pattillo Race and Housing on Chicago's South Side

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Lawrence Frank Lecture: Dr. Mary Pattillo Race and Housing on Chicago's South Side tlwhite9 Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:37

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Golden Eagles Room

Join us for a discussion blending history and contemporary statistics to understand how the south side was made and what it has meant for Black Chicagoans.

04.21.26