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Women of NIU are invited to the Spring Women’s Conference, scheduled Friday, May 3, at the Yordon Center. This event promotes dialogue, empowerment and understanding for women related to career advancement as they navigate the culture and political climate in higher education. Conference sessions will be most helpful for new to mid-level professionals in higher...
Altgeld Hall
The Office of the President invites nominations of faculty, staff and students for appointment to the four presidential commissions for academic year 2013-2014. Self-nominations are welcome. Forward nominations, including name, classification (faculty, Supportive Professional Staff, Operating Staff, student), address, email, telephone number and a brief statement summarizing your qualifications and desire to serve to Pat Erickson,...
Lee Kesselman
Lee Kesselman brings his talents as a composer, choral conductor and speaker Saturday, April 20, to Northern Illinois University. Kesselman leads a workshop as part of the Working With Children’s Voices series from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 171 of the Music Building. The workshop is free and open to the public. Funding was...
Northern Illinois University is hosting its first-ever Celebrating Excellence event. Sixteen different functions – including honor society inductions, lectures and guest speakers, research presentations, recognition ceremonies and conferences – will take place between Sunday, April 14, and Sunday, April 28. Celebrating Excellence highlights the accomplishments and contributions of NIU students, faculty and staff to the...
NIU students will celebrate “Huskies Say Thanks” Friday, April 19, by handing out special “thank-you” ribbons to raise awareness of donor support. The NIU Alumni Association, the NIU Foundation and Northern Lights Ambassadors have partnered to make this day of recognition possible. Allison Mass, a Northern Lights Ambassador, says the purpose of the day is...
The NIU School of Music is now the proud owner of a remarkable Italian Fazioli F278 9-foot grand piano, thanks to a $100,000 grant check received today from the Dr. Agnes Varis Trust. NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Richard Holly authored the grant at the urging of NIU alumnus and valued patron...
Douglas D. Baker and Dana L. Stover
Douglas D. Baker – an award-winning professor of business, proven high-level administrator and scholar of management and leadership in higher education – has been named the 12th president of Northern Illinois University. NIU’s Board of Trustees voted today to hire the 57-year-old Baker, whose appointment will be effective July 1. He currently serves as provost...
It could be the opening scene of a new Indiana Jones blockbuster, complete with a storybook setting that is rich in both mystery and archaeological treasures. After all, more than 2,000 temples and shrines dot the landscape of Bagan, the ancient royal capital of Myanmar. It was here in 1988, amid the country’s political unrest,...
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Educators are invited to attend edcamp Northern Illinois, a day of free professional development that offers opportunities to share new classroom techniques, discuss teaching innovations, and make connections with like-minded professionals. This innovation in professional development will be held Saturday, April 20, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. The event is open to...
Jaron Lanier, the father of virtual reality, will serve as the keynote speaker for NIU’s two-week Celebrating Excellence event. The inaugural celebration is planned from Sunday, April 14, through Sunday, April 28. Lanier will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. A book signing will...
Nabal Jefferson
Nabal Jefferson, a Chicago native who helped lead the Northern Illinois football program to unprecedented heights during his four years as a Huskie, has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship worth $7,500, the NCAA announced earlier this week. The NCAA presents 174 postgraduate scholarships each year to deserving senior student-athletes across all divisions and all...
Retail Leadership Expo 2012
Attractive career options in the retail sector are causing college students to engage in a robust career and hiring environment. Meanwhile, according to a recent study published by the National Retail Federation, one in four Americans has a rewarding career within retail sector. Hiring needs were identified in merchandising; retail operations (stores, field); merchandise planning;...
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