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The NIU Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability & Energy (ESE) is conducting an on-campus search for a new director. ESE is an interdisciplinary unit with the goal to conduct foundational research and education on pressing environmental and energy-related issues. Faculty from the colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering & Engineering Technology...

Four members of the Northern Illinois Huskie football team have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District V first team in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America and will advance to the Capital One Academic All-America ballot for 2012. Defensive end Alan Baxter (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Buffalo Grove HS), noseguard Nabal Jefferson...

The Northern Illinois University College of Law held its 2012 Judges’ Reception Wednesday, Nov. 7. The event was extremely well-attended, with more than 150 judges, alumni, students, faculty, family and friends at the historic Gibsons Steakhouse in Chicago. The evening was highlighted by remarks Dean Jennifer Rosato and the Honorable Anthony Iosco (’78), who is...

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon will visit the NIU Latino Resource Center Friday, Nov. 16, as part of a statewide tour to promote affordable higher education. Simon, who is Gov. Pat Quinn’s point person on education reform, is urging state, federal and higher education leaders to work together to keep college affordable. Such collaboration could enable ...

Attention health care professionals: NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) will offer two courses for safety and health in work environments. Classes will provide information about OSHA requirements and procedures for controlling exposure of blood-borne pathogens on health care facilities and ergonomic guidelines training for nursing homes. Courses will be offered Monday, Dec....

“Celebrating Global NIU” is the focus of this year’s International Education Week on campus, which begins today (Nov. 12) and runs through Friday. Sponsored by the Division of International Programs, the goal of the week of special activities is to draw attention to NIU’s increasing global profile, said Deborah Pierce, associate provost for International Programs. NIU is...

NIU’s Huskie Marching Band will present its annual year-end concert Friday, Nov. 16, at the NIU Convocation Center. The marching band, drumline, Color Guard and Silverettes will perform highlights from the marching shows throughout the year, as well as favorite songs and cheers heard during the game. Come relive the musical highlights of the 2012...

The Northern Illinois University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Gregory Beyer and Michael Mixtacki, with graduate assistants Nick Fox and Zane Cupec, will present its fall concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of the NIU Music Building. The concert is free, open to the public and accessible to all. There...

It can be challenging to describe human emotion in words, but David Schulner’s play, “An Infinite Ache,” follows the long-term relationship of one couple in an attempt to make a larger statement about love. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance-sponsored The Third Onion will present “An Infinite Ache” from Friday, Nov. 16, through Sunday,...

The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees today authorized the formation of a 28-person Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) to advise the board and submit candidates for the position of NIU’s 12th president. President John G. Peters announced during his Oct. 11 State of the University Address that he will step aside June 30, 2013....

The NIUkulele Ensemble made its debut performance Wednesday, Nov. 7, during a Hawaiian-themed lunch at Ellington’s. The ensemble is directed by Eric Schroeder and meets Monday evenings in the Music Building. Anyone can join. Spring rehearsals begin Monday, Jan. 28. For information about becoming a member in spring, contact the NIU Community School of the...

NIU’s Department of Computer Science is touting its new certificate program in one of the hottest areas of computer programming – development of apps for mobile devices. The four-course certificate program aims to teach undergraduate or graduate students how to write apps for the iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and other mobile-device platforms. Graduates of the...