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NIU’s Department of Police and Public Safety is encouraging students to enjoy NIU’s Homecoming weekend in a responsible manner. “Homecoming is an exciting time, but students, alumni and guests on campus should use good judgment and apply sound personal safety practices in an effort to help ensure a fun and safe weekend for all,” says Sgt. Alan Smith of...
Photo of a "NO PARKING" sign on a green surface
The DeKalb Police Department has announced changes to parking restrictions for Homecoming weekend. The changes, which are the same as in recent years, allow for increased visibility and “safer traffic flow on Greek Row streets that are rather narrow,” according to a news release from the department. The restrictions, which take place beginning at 5...
The scenario is a familiar one: Homecoming week activities are planned for the Convocation Center, and students are arriving early to set up for a special activity. Then an extraordinary event takes place. Three cars are involved in a crash near the Convo, and the driver of another vehicle– “rubbernecking” the first accident—strikes pedestrians, injuring...
Mark Stencel, National Public Radio’s managing editor for digital news, will discuss “Media Coverage and Presidential Elections” beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Northern Illinois University’s Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Stencel is responsible for overseeing the journalism on NPR’s website and other digital platforms. Since Stencel joined NPR in 2009, the network...
Late Night Ride
Northern Illinois University recently enhanced its Late Night Ride Service, modifying its service area and protocols to maximize efficiency with the goal of delivering better service and achieving better overall customer satisfaction. A key element of the service change is defining its service area as two zones.  During normal hours of operation, rides beginning and...
Northern Illinois University launched a new social media initiative to provide timely safety information to the NIU community. Traditionally delivered in the form of SMS text alerts or email advisories posted to NIU Today, the new protocol still sends emergency alerts via text message and advisories by email, and now includes safety bulletins on the...
Photo of an NIU student raking during NIU Cares Day
Student Involvement & Leadership Development’s annual Rake Across DeKalb event sends NIU volunteers into the community to assist area residents with lawn clean-up in preparation for winter. “Rake in” some good deeds by getting out and helping others from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. This service opportunity allows NIU students to give...
Photo of two boys reading a book in a library
Northern Illinois University’s Common Reading Experience, Orientation & First-Year Experience and the DeKalb Public Library are collaborating to increase literacy in the greater NIU and DeKalb communities. From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, children will get a chance to turn the tables and read to NIU students. NIU faculty and staff are encouraged...
The Northern Illinois University campus community is invited to join in this year’s “Take Back the Night” evening march promoting an end to violence against others, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. Advocacy groups are scheduled to speak before participants march together though campus and surrounding streets to raise awareness for domestic violence....
Northern Illinois University released its annual security report in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Clery Act requires that each post-secondary institution file a report annually by October 1. The security report includes statistics on reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings...
Northern Illinois University will celebrate safety during the month of October in recognition of the Crime Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Fire Prevention Week.  During this month, the university will promote awareness of the safety programs it has in place as well as offer safety tips for the university community. At NIU, staff...
The college a student chooses to attend should reflect that student’s goals and aspirations as well as personality. With that in mind, Northern Illinois University is hosting a Columbus Day open house Monday, Oct. 8, to help prospective freshmen and transfer students find the right fit. “The open house is a perfect opportunity to explore...
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