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!

We want to know where you are!

Ok folks, it's been requested by several people (and if you saw my facebook message you'll know what I'm about to request) that we compile a list of networks where cherubs can be found. This is the first step in coordinating cherub get-togethers, dinners, etc. Obviously this is a completely voluntary thing, so if you don't want to get involved, you shouldn't feel any pressure to.

What we need from you is: University attended AND/OR networks you belong to (cities, regions, or countries if we have cherubs abroad!) . All you need to do is leave a comment on this post with the info, or you can send it to nhsi@northwestern.edu where we can find it as well.

This list could serve a number of functions. For example, if, over the next few months, we note that a former Theatre Arts cherub is being featured in a show in Chicago, we can say, "Calling all Chicago cherubs! Let's see a show!" Or, let's say that a former Journalism cherub is having an article or essay published in a northeastern regional publication. We can let all the cherubs up there know to check it out. That's one of the purposes of setting up this alumni network!

So get those locations in, if you want to kept up to date!


PS - if you're involved in a noteworthy event (play, publishing, etc.), LET US KNOW! We just had a former film cherub tell us about the premiere of an independent movie he produced coming up in December that will be here in Chicago. We'll get you more info about the movie when he sends us the website.

New Poll Question!

In light of the recent discovery of Nose-flutes (found by unnamed NHSI office employees), an NHSI Nose-flute band has been formed. But we need your help in choosing a name! Our current repertoire includes these classic favorite songs:

-Iron Man
-Row, Row, Row Your Boat
-Oh La La, Quelle Famille!
-Carol of the Bells
-The Notre Dame Fight Song
-Retrouver Mon Chien
-Day Man
-Little Drummer Boy (Ruth, solo)
-The Andy Griffith Show theme song ('Let's Go To the Swimmin' Hole')

Let us know if there's any other song you'd like to hear us perform or that should be featured on our upcoming Holiday Album.

Wanna be an FA??

Faculty Associate Applications

So. In response to those who want to know about our faculty associate positions (you know you want to be one), here is the the info we can give you now.

Applications will be due on Monday, March 2 (2009?? already??). So don't worry, you've got some time. We always love to have former cherubs apply, we think they make for the best FA's! Application availability will be posted here of course, but it probably won't be for another month or two. You'll be able to download those from the official website, conveniently listed at the top of this page, when they're ready.

It's important to note that FA's should ideally be in between their junior and senior years of college, but we have accepted younger ones in the past. So if you're in college and not going to graduate in 2009, you should apply!

On a completely unrelated note...

My fantasy football team emerged victorious this weekend, for only the second time this season. As the fantasy crowd cheered, the team dumped a fantastical jug of Gatorade on the fantastic coach. Fantastically.

Also, it's time for a new poll question! I have one in mind, but in spirit of a participatory Forum, if you have a suggestion, email it to nhsi@northwestern.edu . The most interesting question will be posted as a new poll (so make sure you give us answers to choose from as well) on Thursday morning!

Halloween Costume Update

We here at the office have just been informed that Verna (Nick's 8-month old daughter of poll fame) will be trick-or-treating as a duck. Figured that would be sufficiently adorable for all of you.

Nick, of course, has decided to go as something complimenting the duck costume. "I'm thinking a hunter?" has been overheard.

Promotional Videos

Hey everybody!

It's been great to see such a positive response to this blog! Definitely will make it easier to keep up with. For those of you who don't know yet, I (Max) have been busy this summer creating promotional videos for the theatre, film and video, and speech programs (the debate video is forthcoming I'll let you know when we finish it). So I wanted to share with you the videos I've completed so you can see a little more what the program is like! I'll get the speech one up after I finish it this weekend.

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Ok, so I tried uploading the file but it was taking waaaay too long. So here are the YouTube links:

Theatre Arts

Film and Video Production

There you go! Keep the comments coming!

News from cherub central

The five week dates for summer 2009 have been set.
Theatre - June 28 to August 2
Film - June 28 to August 1
Music & Journalism- June 28 to July 31

Seven week musical theatre
June 28 to August 15

Stay tuned for more info.