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Archive: March, 2017
The Muslim Student Association, in partnership with Better Together and the Presidential Commission on Interfaith Initiatives is hosting “Islamophobia and American Politics,” a presentation featuring guest speaker Hind Makki. Hind Makki is an interfaith educator who develops and delivers trainings on civic integration through interfaith action, anti-racism education and youth empowerment. She holds a degree...
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) is inviting the university community to participate in its monthly At the Table discussion with Suzanne Degges-White, chair and professor of the Department of Counseling and Counselor Education.  This discussion will focus on helping participants improve their ability to distinguish between healthy and toxic relationships and recognize the impact that toxic relationships have on their lives. At the Table...
NIU students in need of extra help with their classwork now have a one-stop shop for locating tutors and other academic support on campus. A newly launched landing page for tutoring and academic support services provides a centralized hub of information. Features include a search tool that allows students to find course-specific assistance, links to all...
If you want to make a difference, and help community members in need, consider participating in The Giving Project. The Operating Staff Council (OSC) is hosting workshops as a way for NIU Huskies to give to others. Join some Huskies who are excited about creating practical and useful items for those in need while collaborating on...
Successful entrepreneurs and tourism experts will headline a day-long conference at Northern Illinois University on rebuilding and strengthening local economies. Illinois Tourism Director Cory Jobe, Humboldt Park furniture shop owners Lynne and Ty McDaniel, and Ottawa agri-business partners Scott Struchen, Peter Limberger and Kevin Pearse are among those presenting new ideas on economic development at...
The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournaments are underway, and college hoops fans across the country are coming down with their yearly case of “March Madness.” In just a couple of months, Northern Illinois University will host a collegiate national championship tournament of its own when the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf...
Area educators can now register for the fifth annual edcamp Northern Illinois (edcampNI), a free evening of professional development that offers nontraditional opportunities to share teaching techniques, discuss new classroom tools and make connections with like-minded professionals. This innovative event will be held from 5 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Kaneland Harter Middle School,...
NIU faculty, staff, alumni and community volunteers are needed Tuesday, April 25, to serve as judges for the Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day (URAD) and Community Engagement Showcase (CES) in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. URAD and CES judges play a crucial role in this exciting event that celebrates students’ research, artistry and...
Students having difficulty finding academic and career direction can receive help with choosing a major and career path through NIU Career Services’ career decision-making and assessment services. Career Services recently implemented the option of taking the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), a career test that measures a student’s level of interest in career options, academic options, work...
Enjoy a great day with Huskie Athletics, get a look at the NIU football team and bring the family out for fun, food and more for FREE at the 2017 NIU Athletics Communiversity Block Party and Huskie Bowl Spring Football Scrimmage. The Communiversity Block Party will have an obstacle course, bounce house, quarterback toss, interactive...
Affirmative Action and Equity Compliance will be hosting “Meeting the Needs of Those Who are Differently Abled” on Tuesday, March 28, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, University Suite. Supervisors and faculty will learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, they will learn about what the protected categories are, when to contact...
I called the Help Desk Sunday afternoon with a question about Blackboard. Norm was the person I spoke with, and he was extremely patient and helpful. He figured out a problem that saved me a lot of time. Thanks!
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