Category: Announcements
Northern Illinois University’s Study Abroad Office announced the postponement of its planned 2015 study abroad program in Sierra Leone until summer, 2016. “In International Affairs, we believe that continued engagement with west African nations is crucial for true understanding and a global perspective,” says NIU Associate Vice President Deborah Pierce.“We look forward to coordinating the program in...
As part of a continuing effort by the Northern Illinois University Student Association (SA) and university officials, the SA announced its week of action activities in conjunction with the White House-led It’s On Us campaign, which advocates for students’ awareness of the national issue of, response to and prevention of campus sexual assaults. Student Association...
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...
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...
Pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/17-15, employers must allow two (2) hours for employees entitled to vote on Election Day. The applicable statute reads, in part: “Any person entitled to vote at a general or special election or at any election at which propositions are submitted to a popular vote in this State, shall, on the...
The campus community and general public are invited to a reception celebrating Northern Illinois University’s student artists from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, followed by an evening of poetry as the NIU Art Museum presents a poetry reading and recitation night in Altgeld 315 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Each academic year, NIU undergraduate artwork is...
Northern Illinois University is preparing for an extended steam outage, tentatively scheduled for November 2-14.The extended steam outage is required for east campus in order to make the necessary emergency repairs in the main steam lines in the tunnels from the East Heating Plant to various buildings. The focus of the repair is the replacement of a failed...
The Northern Illinois University community is invited to join a lively discussion of new and innovative programs that have been, and are being, implemented to foster student retention and academic success. Be Bold Now: Putting Students First takes place at the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22....
The campus community is invited Friday, Oct. 31, to a retirement party honoring NIU Vice President for Operations and Community Relations Bill Nicklas. “Goodbye to the Tie” will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Remarks begin at 2 p.m. Nicklas was hired by President Emeritus John Peters as associate vice...
Beginning today, all Huskie Bus Line routes will be moved back to the west side of the Holmes Student Center except routes 6 and 7. Those two routes will continue to maintain the route paths they use currently which begin on the east side of the HSC. All other routes will once again utilize the...
NIU’s Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, Ill., has been providing outdoor education opportunities for K-12 students and teachers throughout northern Illinois since 1954. To celebrate 60 years of outdoor education, the staff of the Lorado Taft Campus invites the NIU community to an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13....
NIU’s Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships will host an introductory workshop on “Research and Innovation @ NIU” from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the University Suite of the Holmes Student Center. The workshop will acquaint faculty and staff with the broad range of support and programs available through the division...
