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An NIU student checks her cell phone.
NIU’s Division of Information Technology has been working to improve cellular service in the New Residence Hall Complex. The installation of a Neutral Host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in the New Residence Hall Complex began last summer. The installation is nearly done, and technical testing is complete. Eventually, the DAS will expand to improve cellular...
DIP DODGE DUCK DIVE ... RELAX?
Housing & Dining invites students to become part of the “New Hall Network.” The New Hall Network is a series of events designed to help students succeed academically and to prepare them for career success as well. All of the events focus on the different aspects and dimensions of being successful, starting in the classroom...
Close-up photo of credit card
Housing and Dining is now accepting credit cards and debit cards at New Hall, Neptune, Trident, Gilbert and the East Side Starbucks Café. There are no additional fees for using a credit/ debit card in any of the dining centers. Customers must sign for their purchases. For more information, call (815) 753-0561.
Photo of a slice of pizza being served
NIU Housing and Dining is still selling faculty and staff meal plans for this academic year. The faculty and staff meal plan is designed for those who want the comfort of freshly prepared food at a great price and convenient locations across campus. The meal plan provides 30 or 60 meals that can be enjoyed...
Photo of a basket of fresh vegetables
Hungry students entering the New Hall Community Center for dinner Monday, April 22, were puzzled to find an all-electric NIU Building Services vehicle parked at the front door. Along with the all-electric vehicle, out of 143 “green” vehicles the university owns, members of the NIU Green Team sat at a table in the community center...
Approximately 75 students representing different facets of Northern Illinois University gathered Tuesday morning at the New Residence Hall Complex Community Center to participate in the College Challenge, which aired live on the WGN Morning News. The “Minute To Win It”-inspired feature brought WGN morning host Frank Holland to NIU’s campus, where he interviewed students and...
New Hall students sample exotic fruits, veggies
It was not a normal dining experience March 20 for students eating at New Hall: A table filled with fruits and vegetables caught students’ eyes and curiosities. Among the 40 unusual choices, “we had jack fruit, persimmon, Japanese pear, ugly fruit from Jamaica and dragon fruit, to name a few,” said Jose Rotor, senior nutrition...
NIU’s new residence hall
Come in from the cold! The students and staff in New Residence Hall will host several open-to-the-public events in February. Kickoff to Infinity! Come play kickball with New Hall in the Chick Evans Field House! Be prepared for a twist! Come with your best academic success trivia, as this is not your ordinary game of...
Students outside the new residence hall
Northern Illinois University’s new residential complex will open its doors to the community from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 14, just before the NIU Huskies take on Toledo to decide who will go to the MAC Championship game. Alumni and surrounding community members are welcome to come see the New Residence Hall and tour...
Photo of "Sorry We're Closed" sign
The Student Recreation Center will close from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, for a maintenance issue. Nine compressors on the roof are being replaced which will help improve heating and cooling in the facility. The Chick Evans Field House will be open as an alternate site during those hours. The track, some...
Students outside the new residence hall
NIUTEL and Housing & Dining have been receiving concerns from parents and students regarding cellular coverage in the New Residence Hall due to its solid and durable construction of 8-inch thick concrete pre-cast walls with concrete plank flooring. However, NIU staff overseeing the project were able to use cell phones in all above-grade levels of the building...
Move-In Day 2012
Thursday’s new student move-in event marked the beginning of the four-day Welcome Days schedule at Northern Illinois University. According to the university’s Housing and Dining offices, between 2,000 and 2,500 students made their way to their new residences, assisted by volunteers and staff. “The move-in traffic has been steady all day,” said Michael Stang, executive...
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