Martha Montes-Gaviria, associate director, campus recreation, was interviewed for a story that was broadcast on WGN news on October 14. The story featured Zumba, a popular aerobic exercise class that includes dance moves to Latin music, which Montes teaches at NEIU.

Medill Reports

Murray Ardies, professor, health, physical education, recreation and athletics, contributed to a story that was published by Medill Reports on October 13. The story discussed some nutrition issues that are particular to raw diets.

WFMT-FM

Pianist Inna Faliks, instructor, music, performed a recital that was broadcast live on WFMT-FM on October 12. Faliks performed the first and final Beethoven piano sonatas: No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 and No. 32 in c minor, Op. 111.

Chicago Life

An essay by Steven Riess, distinguished professor, history, appeared in the October 11 issue of Chicago Life magazine. Titled "Chicago and the Sport of Kings", the article derives from the second volume of Riess' work on horse racing, politics and organized crime in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

WLS-TV

Freshman music student Laura Camacho was featured on WLS-TV ABC7's "Ñ Beat: In the Limelight", which aired on September 26 and October 11. The story focused on Camacho's formal education in vocal studies and musicianship at NEIU as she aspires to a career as a jazz vocalist.

Washington Times

Edward Stuart, professor, economic and international/intercultural studies, was interviewed for a story that was published in the Washington Times on October 2. The story discussed the International Olympic Committee's decision to award the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro and the decision's impact on Chicago.

WLS-TV

Ensemble Espanol and the dance program at NEIU were featured on the 4:30 p.m. newscast on WLS-TV ABC7 on September 29. Ensemble Espanol founder and artistic director Libby Komaiko, professor, dance, and Jorge Perez, administrative director, Ensemble Espanol, discussed Spanish dance for a story to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.

WOCH-LP

Kyu Park, director, Asian programs, was interviewed for a story that was broadcast on Korean television station WOCH-LP on September 24. The story was about an international program for student teachers.