2010 dates are set

Program dates for 2010 are as follows:
Journalism - June 27 to July 30
Music - June 27 to July 30
Film & Video - June 27 to July 31
Theatre Arts - June 27 to August 1
Musical Theatre - June 27 to August 14
Debate - July 11 to August 7
Speech - TBA

CORRECTION!

Sorry for the confusion, but it's been decided that only students who have completed their JUNIOR YEAR (AND BEYOND) will be allowed to apply for our Faculty Associate positions.

Terribly sorry if this means you'll have to wait until next year, but just imagine how EXCITING THAT YEAR WILL BE!

Ok, that's all for today.

FA Update!

Helllllooooo cherubs! Quick update for those of you interested in applying to be an FA in any one of our programs:

THE DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING.

also:

WE LOVE YOU.

Second announcement aside, the deadline for FA applications is Feb. 27th - a mere 24 days away! I've also been asked for a bit of clarification on an earlier post concerning potential FA's. It is not entirely unheard of for students who have completed their SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, or even SENIOR years to be accepted as FA's.

If you, in fact, fall into one of those categories - don't be deterred in applying! Again -

WE LOVE YOU.

In Forum happenings, there is a nnnneeeeewww poll question! Guess correctly! Be the envy of every Jack and Jane on your block! Fabulous prizes*! All these things can be yours!

And, as always, any questions can be sent to nhsi@northwestern.edu .

*Fabulous prizes may not entirely "exist." But won't you have a great sense of accomplishment? Wouldn't you say that, in itself, is QUITE A PRIZE??

And the answer is...

Garnishing only 3 correct votes - I KNEW I WAS A ZOMBIE WHEN!!

Believe it or not, the other three were actual titles dreamed up by our imaginative students.

"Mayor McMonkey" (1992) was written and directed by Ryan Thompson and John Hoelle and ends in a dramatic shootout in the Campus Drive parking garage.

"Jakob: Swedish Sex Object Phenomenon," (1997) written by Sam Mestman, proves that if you wear a baby blue suit, a Burger King crown, carry a cane, and walk around to the music of the BeeGee's, you TOO you can be the envy of every Jack and Jane on the block.

"Oh My God! It's Raining Toothpicks," (1998) was directed by Matthew Solmos. Shot on 16mm film, this project depicts a girl who slowly duct tapes herself to a stop sign. What's the deeper meaning? We're calling on Matt to tell us!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT TO BE TRUE?

Back When I Was A Cherub....

Mark Heiser sent us this great class photo and a shot of students at Great America. If you know anyone in these photographs (or YOU'RE in the photograph), we'd love for you to contact us at nhsi@northwestern.edu.



The photo above surfaced from the NHSI class of '41. Some alum have already been identified. If you know who any of the the others are, e-mail us with their names at nhsi@northwestern.edu.

It's December!

And I don't know what it's like where YOU are, but here in Chicago it's cold and snowy (though some of us like it).

Quick update for the 2008 Theatre Arts Cherubs - the picture books have arrived! They look great, and will be the perfect way for you to remember your time here a few months ago. We're in the process of shipping those (Ruth is addressing the boxes as I type this), so expect you'll be receiving them soon.

Also, I wanted to share with everybody a couple quick spots for you to check out on YouTube. They're nationally broadcast commericals and each feature a former cherub! Coincidentally, both are Theatre cherubs from 2003 (BEST YEAR EVER, boo-yah!).

The first one is for Kay Jewelers, and the featured cherub is Ben Rappaport (he's the guy.)

Kay Jewelers :30 spot

The second is for US Cellular, and Reggie Gowland plays the oh-so-smitten, call-happy boyfriend.

...ok, so this one doesn't seem to be on YouTube. I saw it on TV the other day and talked to another cherub about it. When it gets posted, we'll make sure all the cherub alum can see it and support.

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS POLL QUESTION: 35% of voters correctly identified...OHIO as the average leading sender of students. Guessed wrong? Don't worry! Try your luck with this week's poll!

Former Cherub has movie released!

Hey everybody! Slow week here at NHSI as we continue to prepare for the sending out of applications in the next couple months.

I wanted to quickly give you some info about the release of a feature-length animated movie, produced, written, and directed by 1987(? Yeah? I'll have to double check on that year) media arts cherub - Marc Adler. Of course, we are always incredibly proud of everything our former students do, but we wanted to make special mention of Marc's movie - titled Delgo - because it's scheduled for a nationwide release on December 12th.

Official Film Site

Delgo on IMDb

This project has some big-name talent, including Freddie Prinze Jr., Anne Bancroft, Val Kilmer, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. We whole-heartedly encourage all cherub alum to support the success of a fellow student!

I imagine we here at the NHSI office will be seeing the movie shortly after its release here in Evanston. If anyone would like to join us, shoot us an email at nhsi@northwestern.edu and we'll make an outing of it!

And once again, for the success of his film, we offer our sincerest congratulations to Marc and all those who worked on Delgo!