Did You Know?

The Auditorium Theater is part of the Auditorium Building at the Chicago Campus. It is a National Historic Landmark - and deservedly so.

The architects, Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, put a hotel, offices and the superb Auditorium Theater all within the same building, a revolutionary concept at the time. When the building opened, it was referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.

The opening night audience in the theater was dazzled by a display of more than ten thousand electric lights, a spectacular event for the time; this was in 1889. The President and Vice-President of the United States attended as well as many other dignitaries.

Over the years it was a venue for concerts, recitals, opera and conventions. In 1929, the opera moved to a new building, the Civic Opera House, and the theater closed for a time. During the second World War, the building became a center for the armed forces. In four years, more than 22 million servicemen were housed, fed, and entertained. In 1946 the building was purchased by Roosevelt University and over the years the theater has been restored to its rightful place as the queen of theaters in Chicago.

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August 2007

Around Campus:

myRoosevelt Begins This Fall
A new university portal, called "myRoosevelt," is available for students this fall. The portal is a gateway to all online resources at the university. With a single sign on, students can access email, library resources, RU Access, Blackboard and other resources. Students can customize their portal pages with frequently used links.

Student Honor Society to Host Conference
Roosevelt’s newly created student chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honors society in economics, has received a grant to host a conference on economic issues raised by candidates in the 2008 U.S. Presidential election. More information >>

Shuttle Service Available for Students
Roosevelt offers a free shuttle service for students between the Schaumburg Campus and the CTA Blue Line Rosemont Station. This popular service operates every 45 minutes while classes are in session. More information >>

Institute for Continued Learning Conference
A conference hosted by Roosevelt’s Institute for Continued Learning (ICL) is attracting lifetime learning specialists from throughout the country to the Schaumburg Campus. More information >>

University Convocation on Sept. 4
Roosevelt University's annual Convocation at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4 in the Auditorium Theatre. Convocation is the traditional beginning of the academic year and will feature remarks from James Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, greetings from faculty and student leaders, the introduction of new faculty and staff, and an address by President Chuck Middleton.

Roosevelt Snapshots:

Hopera Summer Music Program

Roosevelt's Hopera summer program is taking place at the Chicago Campus through Aug. 17 for students 14 to 18 years old. The unique program teaches students how to fuse classical and hip-hop music into a new genre called Hopera. Composing a musical piece are (from left) McKinley Byod, Justen Robinson and Rachel Walker.

Roosevelt Day at Alexian Field

President Chuck Middleton recently threw out the first pitch at the annual Roosevelt University Day at the Schaumburg Flyers. Here he celebrates the occasion with Ryan Hoeflinger (left), representing Alexian Brothers Hospital, and Dario Delgado, infielder for the Flyers.

Hands Together, Heart to Art

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is holding its third annual summer camp, Hands Together, Heart to Art, for children 7 to 14 years of age who have experienced the death of one or both parents. Employing several different areas of the performing arts, the program encourages communication, fosters emotional growth, and provides the consolation of friendship and compassion. On Wednesday afternoon, the campers sat center stage in Ganz Hall to enjoy the talents of mime Chris Fascione.

Dates to Know:

August 24	Residence halls open for CCPA students & new international students
August 31	Residence halls open for all other new and continuing students
Sept. 3	Labor Day - University closed
Sept. 5	Classes begin
Oct. 13	Parent Day

 

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