NIU's 125th Anniversary (1904-1918)-- Part 2: Homecoming and WW I

As NIU commemorates its 125th anniversary.

1904--  First overseas students arrive.

1906--  Athletic Association adopts cardinal and black as the official colors.

1906--  The tern "Home-Coming" first appears in the campus newspaper.

1907--  Illinois General Assembly votes to allow normal schools to confer bachelor degrees.

1907--  The East Lagoon is created.

1915--  First black student graduates.  Fanny Ruth Patterson.

1915--  Williston Hall opens as the first residence for women.

1917-1918--  World War I puts its stamp on NISNS.

--CootNIU