NIU's 125th Anniversary, A Look Back Timeline (1895-1900)-- Part 1: All This and Teddy Too

1895--  Legislation passed  to create a new normal school (for teachers) in northern Illinois.

1895--  DeKalb chosen as the location for the new normal school.

1899--  John W. Cook becomes first president.

1899--  Northern Illinois State Normal School opens.

1899--  First issue of student newspaper published  (October 1899).

1899--  First marching band starts with 14 members.

1900--  Future President Theodore Roosevelt campaigns on campus.

1900--  First commencement honors 16 graduates.  (3 men and 13 women)

Let's jump ahead a few years.

1973--  RoadDog and Liz graduate from NIU.

It's Been A Real Long Time.  --RoadHuskieDog