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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University Honors Program seeks students motivated to achieve
Already using a holistic application review process, the University Honors Program at NIU has its own timeline when it comes to the use of standardized test scores as part of the admission process. Through the fall of 2020, entering freshmen interested in
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Forward, Together Forward scholars continue legacy of academic excellence and service
The memory of the five students lost in the shootings on Feb. 14, 2008 were honored last week with the announcement of this year’s Forward, Together Forward scholarship recipients. This year’s winners are Cristina Bravo, of Palatine, Arlene Elias, of Woodstock, Frederick
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NIU “President’s House” hits the market
Northern Illinois University’s “President’s House” is hitting the market today. The home, which is just over 6,000 square feet, has served as an “official” residence for past university presidents and their families. It was built in 1952 and later sold to NIU’s
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Planning for two new buildings on the horizon
A new center that will work to secure a sustainable future for the state of Illinois and a new home devoted to preparing students for careers in health care will soon rise on the NIU campus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Feb. 12
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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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Alumnus Nick Sanders keeps safety ‘fresh’
It was his first day on the job with a consulting firm after graduating from NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology with a BS in industrial management technology and an emphasis in environmental health and safety. “Before I could even fill out
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NIU Outdoor Adventure’s graduate assistant trains to teach wilderness medicine
In November 2019, as part of Dan Dunne’s ongoing professional development within his role as a graduate assistant in NIU’s Outdoor Adventures, he traveled to Wyoming to take part in a weeklong National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness Medicine Instructor Training Course.
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Undocumented Ally Training scheduled for Thursday, March 19.
DREAM Action NIU and the Office for Undocumented Student Support will host the annual Undocumented Ally Training on Thursday, March. 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. This training for NIU faculty, staff and
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Companies find solutions to real-world challenges through CEET partnerships
Do you know an organization facing an engineering challenge? Let a team of innovative senior engineering students take it on. Companies that partner with the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) receive access to expert faculty, state-of-the-art labs and creative student engineers.
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