The current Weight Watchers “At Work” group is proud to say they have collectively lost 99.6 pounds in seven weeks! The program will start a new series on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and is offering 15 percent off the regular price to all
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‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ a bold, feminist play
Northern Illinois University’s School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming production of “The Yellow Wallpaper,” written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman at the end of the nineteenth century, is a bold, psychological play that is still relevant, according to its guest director, Megan Elk.
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From paper to skin: tattoos in Burmese cultures
On Thursday, Nov. 3, Dr. Catherine Raymond, director of the Center for Burma Studies, will give a lecture on the importance and meaning of traditional Burmese tattoos. Learn about the significance of their placement on the body which purportedly empowers the tattooed
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Experience international students’ path at ACIREMA workshop
Have you ever wondered what it takes for international students to study in the U.S.? How and where do they begin? Join in a cross-cultural simulation workshop that will take you through navigating this amazing journey! ACIREMA will be held from 10
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Registration open for student leadership summit
Registration is now open for this year’s NIU LEAD Summit. The summit will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Barsema Hall from 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. At this premier leadership conference, NIU students will be able to hear from keynote
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Jobs PLUS event will focus on ‘the art of disagreeing’
NIU Ombudsperson Sarah Klaper and graduate student Jency Thomas will deliver the next Jobs PLUS professional development talk, titled “The Art of Disagreeing and Maintaining Professional or Personal Relationships.” The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in 71
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SA Senate hosts budget and MAP Grant rally Nov. 3
The NIU Student Association Senate will hold a budget and Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant rally in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commons at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, to express their discontent with the situation in Springfield. The rally will feature
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HR workshops continue in November
Human Resource Services Training Programs continues their training series during November with several workshops for university employees. The first of the November series will cover the dynamics to consider when onboarding new employees. Office of Student Academic Success (OSAS) staff, Brian Berchtold,
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Last chance to sample Ellington’s Red Bell
Come and get a taste of pomegranates or red bell peppers at The Red Bell at Ellington’s on Thursday, Nov. 3. The menu features nutritious and delicious meals with seasonal ingredients. For just $10, you get a starter (soup/salad), main course (vegetarian option available), dessert and
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Dec. 3 ‘Code Saturday’ open for registration
Kids interested in how computer code can help with real-world problems and lead to high-paying jobs can now register for NIU STEAM Works “Code Saturday.” This event, designed for students grades six and above, will take place Dec. 3, from 9 a.m.
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Child development lab earns Illinois award of excellence
The Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences’ Child Development Lab has been awarded the Family and Community Engagement Award of Excellence through ExceleRate Illinois. This award of excellence is one of five awards ExceleRate Illinois invites early childhood programs to apply for. To be eligible
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Free, anonymous HIV testing on campus
Free, anonymous HIV testing will be available on campus for all Northern Illinois University students. NIU’s Wellness Promotion is partnering with Open Door Health Center of Illinois to provide this service. The testing will be located in the Holmes Student Center between
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