Each year, residents around the globe celebrate Earth Day on April 22 to demonstrate support for the environment. And while this year’s celebration may look different because of the coronavirus pandemic, our planet certainly deserves to have its day. “On this 50th anniversary
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How can we manage the stress and isolation of sheltering in place? How do we cope with the challenges of working remotely and the anxiety of job uncertainty? How do we manage household relationships when resources, including technology and space, are limited?
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The Northern Illinois University College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) donated several dozen boxes of personal protective equipment to the DeKalb Fire Department Monday to help prepare the community to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. CHHS donated exam gloves in all sizes,
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order to close nonessential businesses and the statewide mandate for residents to shelter in place has changed life as we know it, but there is one thing that remains unchanged. In DeKalb County, we come together to help our
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Throughout the year hundreds of students participate in JobsPLUS through the program’s network of academic, employer, and extracurricular partners. Since our definition of “in school” has shifted to mean remote learning for the remainder of the semester, JobsPLUS has responded by making
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What are DeKalb County public health professionals doing to stem the tide of COVID-19? How many cases are there in DeKalb? What can you do to protect yourself and your community? Join us for an online discussion with DeKalb County Health Department
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April is a time to unleash your #HuskiePride and reflect on what makes NIU a special place to live, work and learn. Beginning April 1 and culminating on April 18, the university is hosting four distinct events that that celebrate the people,
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The 125th Anniversary Oral History Project is a celebration of the many people and events that make up NIU’s rich history. Led by Amanda Littauer, NIU associate professor, Department of History and Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality, and JoAnn Losavio, a
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When inclement weather strikes, students and university employees have a number of resources available to stay informed regarding whether classes are cancelled or campuses are closed. The decision to declare an emergency weather suspension of campus operations, including class cancellations, is a data-informed, consultative process involving
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The community is invited to the ninth annual benefit concert, Transformation Through Rhythm, on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the DeKalb High School Auditorium. The concert will feature the Harambee African Percussion Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble,
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Hammock’s Second Season Features Six Home Games, Big Ten Match-Ups A pair of Big Ten Conference opponents, a Chicagoland game versus one of the most storied independent programs in the nation and five games at Huskie Stadium highlight Northern Illinois University’s 2020
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Think you might have the spark of an idea for a clever invention? Ever wonder what it would be like to start up your own business? A series of upcoming NIU workshops might help you turn your dream into reality. The NIU
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