NIU's 125th Anniversary-- Part 4: Huskies, Greeks, Lorado Taft and Grad

1940--  Northern Illinois' athletic teams  are formally named the Huskies.

1944--  First official Greek organizations installed.

1949--  Leslie A. Holmes  becomes fifth president.

1949--  The NISTC Foundation established.

January 22, 1951--  The first master's degree is authorized.

1951--  Gilbert Hall, the first men's dormitory, opens.

1951--  Lorado Taft Field Campus is established.

1952--  Founding of the Graduate School.  I received my BS-Ed in 1973 and MA-History on 1981.  Both from NIU.  Liz received her BS-Ed in 1973 and MA-Ed from Concordia College.

--CootGrad