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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Eight anniversary projects receive grant funding
A wide-ranging group of projects have been chosen to receive grant funding as part of NIU’s 125th Anniversary celebration. Selected by committee, the eight winners were chosen based on how well they will build awareness of the university’s impressive history and promising
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Celebrating our amazing history
While many are focused on the start of a new decade, the campus of Northern Illinois University is kicking off of a year-long celebration commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of what is today Northern Illinois University. The observance will provide insights into
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NIU celebrates School of Nursing 60th anniversary
Invitation to the Nov. 2 event. Over 100 alumni and friends attended. What began in 1959 with 19 students and two faculty members taking courses in a former private residence, has become thriving program boasting over 9,000 alumni across the globe. That
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Volunteers needed for IHSA State Football Championships
Northern Illinois University and DeKalb County will again host the 2019 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Football State Championships at Huskie Stadium, November 29 – 30. Volunteers serve a big role in the continued success of the event, and the IHSA Destination
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Diversity Ball set for Wednesday, Nov. 6
The NIU community is invited to attend the inaugural Diversity Ball on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. The formal gala is a celebration of the many multicultural organizations that
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Community Learning Series will explore cybersecurity during Nov. 5 discussion
Wei-Chen Hung Despite the constant pleas to “put down those phones,” technology has become almost inescapable. “Technology is a part of our lives, and we’re using our technology on a daily basis,” says Wei-Chen Hung, chair of the Department of Educational Technology, Research and
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