We know that diets rich in plant-based foods, such as the Planetary Health diet and the Plant Forward diet, are good for us and the planet. But how can we make healthy eating choices, especially now that we’re staying home more and
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Innovative engineering projects to be showcased virtually on May 8
The public is invited to a virtual engineering fair hosted by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) on Friday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m. Visitors can explore the innovative projects that have been worked on this year by 87 teams
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Virtual STEM Café: The Science behind the Virus
As you sort through all the new information about COVID-19, wouldn’t you like to have a microbiologist explain it all to you? You can – at the next online STEM Café, sponsored by NIU STEAM in the Northern Illinois University Division of
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Online NIU STEM Café: Stressed and depressed? You’re not alone
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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Four opportunities to unleash your #HuskiePride in April
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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2020 NIU Football schedule announced
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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Workshop series: How to become an entrepreneur
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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NIU celebrates World Anthropology Day Thursday, Feb. 20
Think you know what anthropology is? Make plans to join NIU’s Department of Anthropology to celebrate World Anthropology Day on Thursday, Feb. 20. “Anthropologists examine human culture, language, anatomy and evolution in the past and present,” explained Leila Porter, department chair. “The four
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NIU conference aims to diversify faculty at Illinois’ universities
Drawing more graduate students of color than ever before, an upcoming “Turning Fellows into Faculty” conference at NIU remains the only program of its kind in Illinois. At least 70 Diversifying Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Fellowship recipients and other graduate students of
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NIU Tech Day set for Feb. 19
The NIU community is invited to experience the latest in technology during NIU Tech Day taking place on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Dell and hosted by the Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development and the
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Learn what it’s like after graduation at What’s Next set for Feb. 25
The NIU community is invited to attend What’s Next, an inaugural event that takes an in-depth look into what students can expect after graduating from NIU and enter the workforce. Sponsored by JobsPLUS in partnership with NIU Athletics and Student-Athlete Academic Support
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125th Anniversary Kick-Off Event this Thursday, Jan. 30
Free food, music and fun headline the official 125th Anniversary Kick-Off this Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center. Supervisors are encouraged to allow release time for employees to attend the event. The event starts in the Gallery Lounge
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