Category: Engagement
NIU students enrolled in PSPA 401 Philanthropy and Volunteerism have applied classroom lessons to making a financial impact on the bottom line of TAILS Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter serving DeKalb County. “My class has worked collaboratively with Change for Change, a nonprofit that educates and mobilizes young people to raise money for local...
A trio of NIU students is headed to Capitol Hill for Congressional Visit Days. The annual two-day event brings scientists, engineers, researchers, educators and technology executives to Washington, D.C., to raise visibility and support for science, engineering and technology. Congressional Visit Days are scheduled Tuesday, April 24, and Wednesday, April 25. They are coordinated annually...
Like most universities, Northern Illinois University is a hub for research and discovery. Unlike at many other schools, however, NIU undergraduates get in on the action. On Tuesday, April 24, more than 200 of those students will show off projects ranging from research aimed at curing cancer to creating greater understanding of cyber-bullying to work...
Northern Illinois University has named public health professor James R. Ciesla as the 2012 Presidential Engagement Professor. The honor is based on President John Peters’ call for “engagement with the community through research, economic development, service and instruction in partnerships that benefit both NIU and the community.” A longtime professor in NIU’s School of Nursing and...
Video games are becoming increasingly popular with girls and women. According to the Entertainment Software Association, “Forty-two percent of all players are women, and women over 18 years of age are one of the industry’s fastest growing demographics.” With such a high ratio of female players, one would expect more and more women to pursue...
Northern Public Radio was one of eight public radio organizations nationwide selected to participate in a special 11-week training session on advancing the use of digital media to enhance the public radio experience. The training program is funded by the Knight Foundation through NPR (National Public Radio). Development Director and Interim General Manager Staci Hoste,...
Whether your child wants to be a saxophonist, a scientist or soccer star, NIU has something for every young learner. This summer, NIU is offering more summer camps than ever before to help kids learn new things and explore exciting career paths. Day camps and residential camps are available from June to August for students...
Don’t roll up the red carpet; awards season isn’t over yet. In its Spring 2012 issue, Illinois Meetings + Events magazine has named NIU-Hoffman Estates the best conference venue in Illinois. The Best of 2011 winners were chosen by the magazine’s readers in a Reader’s Choice Awards poll. In 2011, NIU-Hoffman Estates hosted 334 meetings...
Nearly 50 NIU students put a new spin on spring break this year, forsaking the stereotype of sun-drenched partying to volunteer across the nation. Their activities were part of NIU’s Alternative Spring Break program, which began in 2009. “It began with one trip to Galveston, Texas, to assist with clean-up following Hurricane Ike, which hit...
The elementary students ask their teachers weekly: “When are the ROAR tutors coming?” Project ROAR – Reaching Out Through Art and Reading has existed at NIU for 14 years. Its focus is to help students at the elementary level develop their vocabulary and love for reading. Over time, the project has become a way for bilingual...
NIU Cares Day is Saturday, April 14, and NIU students will be coming out in full force once again this spring to do good work in a BIG way. Student Involvement & Leadership Development is anticipating large crowds again this year (more than 2,000 students participated last year), and more than 60 project sites have registered. Because...
Members of the NIU teaching community who are interested in developing relationships with community partners for student learning experiences are invited to learn more at a brown-bag lunch. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, in the Blackhawk West. Nancy Castle, interim director of the Center for NGO Leadership...
