Category: Voices
It’s all about making connections. In order to thrive, we’ve got to reach out and talk with those who have “been there,” who have more experience than us. Why not let the NIU Student-Alumni Mentoring Program be your ticket to finding that connection? Let an alumni mentor be a guide, a friend, and a resource...
Northern Illinois University Police Chief Tom Phillips, a veteran of the U.S. Army, spoke at the 2014 Veterans Day ceremony. Listed below is a transcript of his speech to approximately 100 people gathered at the East Lagoon. THANK YOU First, and foremost, thank you to the leadership of the NIU Veterans Association for giving me...
by James W. Newman, Department of Geography, Northern Illinois University Election night in Illinois seldom lacks for drama, and the 2014 midterm election was no exception. While in the Senate race, challenger Jim Oberweis conceded to incumbent Dick Durbin just hours after the polls closed, incumbent governor Pat Quinn held fast to the possibility of...
The following letter was sent via email regarding the Dec. 11 football game vs. Toledo to faculty and staff of Northern Illinois University from NIU Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier. Dear NIU Faculty or Staff Member: We in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics truly appreciate all you do for Northern Illinois...
Our final open house for the fall season is next Monday, November 10. We are expecting about 1,000 potential new Huskies and their families on campus that day. The open house will take place mainly in Holmes Student Center, but campus tours and departmental receptions are also planned. No matter where you work or what...
Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter forecast. Until mid-October, NOAA stated it could not accurately predict what sort of winter is in store for this region. That changed to a somewhat higher probability of higher-than-average temperatures for the northern plains and western United States and drier-than-average conditions for this area. This clashed...
On Monday, Oct. 13, we will be hosting approximately 2,000 VIPs on campus – potential new Huskies and their families. Our first Fall Open House takes place mainly in the Holmes Student Center, but campus tours and departmental receptions are also planned, so no matter where you work, you should see these families around campus. Studies...
By Lark Lewis On September 16th, the College of Engineering & Engineering Technology held its annual Welcome Back Picnic, which was quite the hotspot on campus that day. A lot of people only stopped by to get their hands on the college’s coveted #WhyEngineering shirts, but regardless, CEET saw over 600 students that day. Each year...
By Lark Lewis The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, (SHPE) pronounced ship, is one of NIU’s 18 STEM-related student organizations. Focusing on promoting STEM fields in the Hispanic community, and outreach to future STEM students, SHPE hopes to accomplish many goals this year. SHPE members allowed me to sit in on one of their meetings...
Dear NIU Alumni and Fans: I’ve been associated with the game of basketball my entire life. There have been some great experiences and this game has brought me and my family places I could have never imagined. I’ve always been excited about the game, from the time I was a kid growing up, then during...
A Sept. 4 open house at the NIU Gallery 215 on Fourth Street brought out a crowd of art lovers, including local notables.
The following Voices piece by NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips originally appeared as a letter to the editor in the Northern Star Thursday, August 28, 2014. Phillips has served as the head of NIU’s Department of Police and Public Safety since August, 2013. He sits on numerous commitees across the university and in the community, including...
