Invitation to the Nov. 2 event. Over 100 alumni and friends attended. What began in 1959 with 19 students and two faculty members taking courses in a former private residence, has become thriving program boasting over 9,000 alumni across the globe. That
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When Kristin Brynteson and Kim Likier sat down to think up a topic for NIU STEAM’s latest podcast, failure was an obvious choice. “We talk about failure a lot,” the co-creators of the new Failure Bites podcast agree. “Failure-based learning is big
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Northern Illinois University College of Law recently hosted its second annual Chicagoland Junior Faculty Scholars Works-in-Progress Conference at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The conference allowed junior faculty an opportunity to present their works-in-progress and get detailed feedback on their articles
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Cassandra Smith, candidate in the Department of Art History at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will present, “Kiva Murals at Pottery Mound: World as Metaphor, Art History as Storytelling” as part of the Elizabeth Allen Visiting Lectures in Art History Series
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Students from Belvidere High School in Belvidere, Ill. and Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, Ill., participated in a solar-powered car competition at Anderson Hall on the NIU campus as part of an interactive program to promote interest in science, technology, engineering, and
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NIU’s School of Nursing has once again been recognized for being a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). The recognition means NIU has made significant efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing,
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Northern Illinois University and DeKalb County will again host the 2019 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Football State Championships at Huskie Stadium, November 29 – 30. Volunteers serve a big role in the continued success of the event, and the IHSA Destination
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Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed 119 first-year law students this fall for the Class of 2022, a 30% increase over the prior year. Michael Burns, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions was pleased to welcome the new class. “In addition
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NIU Career Services is dedicated to making a positive impact on NIU students by offering a strong foundation for career development success. As the gateway for future careers, NIU Career Services continues to develop new resources to help students best market themselves
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NIU students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to Aspiration to Innovation, an innovative event planned for Nov. 12 from 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Founders Memorial Library, 71 North. The event will feature informative discussions and first-hand accounts from local
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David John Fraser, 66, of Sandwich, died on Monday, October 7, 2019, in Sandwich. David was born on his grandfather Oliver “Red” Fraser’s birthday January 6, in 1953, at St. Mary’s hospital in DeKalb, IL., the son of John Louis and Veronica
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More than 300 people attended the recent Diverse Vendor Networking Fair, including more than 160 members of our faculty and staff. That strong presence demonstrates the university’s commitment to paving the way for new opportunities. NIU is focused on expanding its diverse
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