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Congresswoman imparts wisdom to graduates

United States Representative and class of 1978 alumna Robin Kelly will give the Mid-Year Commencement ceremony speech Dec. 20. In addition to speaking, Kelly will be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters award at a reception Dec. 19. “The Honorable Robin Kelly was selected…

Khalifa Police Reports

Five-time Grammy nominee Wiz Khalifa paid a visit to the Renaissance Coliseum as part of Activities Council of Bradley University’s fall concert held Nov. 15 at 9 p.m. The following police reports are attributed to the events surrounding the record-setting concert. • Officers saw a…

Giving back with service

Besides bundling up in the cold and consuming absurd amounts of turkey, November brings with it special opportunities to give back to the community. This year, consider spending your break volunteering instead of fighting over Black Friday sales. Festival of Trees The Crittenton Center hosts…

Jazz showcase highlights BU professors

Bradley jazzed up its performance schedule by hosting the Tom Marko Sextet Thursday night in the Dingeldine Music Center. The event, which showcased a jazzy and original style, featured Bradley Professor of Jazz Ensembles Todd Kelly on trumpet and flugelhorn and Bradley Professor of Music…

Brief: Markin sets holiday hours

The Markin Recreation Center will have different hours of operation for Thanksgiving break. The building will be open Nov. 26 from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m., Nov. 28 from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Nov. 29 from 12 – 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 from…

Ambassador talks misunderstandings of Islam

United States Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli shared her insight into Islam to a full house Nov. 13 in Marty Theater. Inspiring the Bradley and Peoria communities alike in her talk, “Understanding Muslim Societies: The Role of Women in Rebuilding,” Tahir-Kheli gave her account of coming to…

BSA runway filled with flashy attire

The clicking of heels and the clanging of jewelry is all one heard while waiting for the Black Student Alliance to put on its first fashion show Nov. 15 in Marty Theater. “It was a free fashion show just to put on a production for…

Brief: Survey evaluates BU greek life

All students are invited to fill out a survey concerning involvement in and perceptions of greek life at Bradley. Students may complete the survey for a chance to win a free iPad mini. Link to survey: http://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6QMTLf7k0D55Ohn The deadline is Dec. 5.

Broadway alumni pay visit to Bradley

From “Shrek the Ogre” to soap operas, two actors and a director shared their stories with Bradley’s theatre students Nov. 19 at Hartmann Center. Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts Dean Jeffrey Huberman invited actors Amro Salama and Eric Peterson, along with director Steve…

Police Reports: 2014-11-21

• Officers arrived at the 1300 block of Fredonia Ave. when one officer heard fighting noises coming from behind the residence’s fence Nov. 16 at 12:05 a.m. When the officers opened the fence door, five males ran inside, and someone threw an object out the…

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