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The Graduate School invites faculty, staff and students to join in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of NIU’s graduate students. A reception will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. Presentation of awards will begin at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 815-753-9403 or email dhughes@niu.edu. Recipients of the following 2018-19 awards...
A group of NIU students enjoyed more than a victory when the Chicago Bulls took on the Washington Wizards last Wednesday, March 20, at the United Center. About a hundred students and faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in the College of Education and the University Honors program traveled to the Windy...
Teaching Latinx history as part of a general education survey course is the topic of the Hainds Fellowship workshop at the downtown Aurora campus of Waubonsee Community College from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 12. This free workshop is open to the public, but it is especially designed for community college, university, and...
A new grant to the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education soon will produce as many as 45 new counselors with special and unique preparation in working with children who are grieving. The $100,000 from the New York Life Foundation will meet a critical need in the DeKalb region by funding the HOPE (Hold On, Pain Ends) Project,...
The progressive increase in electronic mail has led to a drastic reduction in the amount of mail the institution receives from the U.S. Postal Service. Because of this, the Materials Management team is transitioning to a three-day-a-week mail delivery system for several departments around campus as part of the ongoing efforts in the Division of Administration and Finance to enhance efficiencies in...
The Northern Illinois University Art Museum’s spring DATA Exhibition Suite delves into the array of the manner in which data surrounds us, impacts us and is interpreted. Four exhibitions open on Thursday, March 28, with a public opening reception from 5 – 8 p.m. Informal artist gallery talks begin at 6:30 p.m. Museum staff members,...
Purchasing a car seat can be costly, but the safety of little ones when they are in traveling in the car is priceless. Overall safety is the NIU Police Department and Public Safety’s top priority and that’s especially true of the community’s littlest passengers. Through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the police...
Four members of NIU’s Supportive Professional Staff are winners of the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence. Each is an ambassador for the university in their own unique way, but all work to innovatively and professionally ensure the success of their departments, building programs and the campus as a whole. These SPS Presidential Award recipients play...
NIU President Lisa Freeman was invited back to her alma mater, Cornell University, Saturday, March 16, to address veterinary students about to begin their clinical rotations. The event, known as the White Coat Ceremony, is a rite of passage for third-year veterinary students meant to instill in them the importance of professionalism, humanity, respect and...
Two minutes could change your world – or, at least, your teaching. Participants in the NIU College of Education’s first Idea Exchange, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, will have the unique opportunity to share their best practices for teaching while learning what others are doing. Modeled on speed-dating – or speed-networking...
Founded in 2016, the NIU Presidential Commission on Interfaith Initiatives is the primary advisor to President Lisa C. Freeman on issues and concerns related to the diversity of belief systems represented at NIU. Andrew Pemberton, internal communications manager, Web and Internal Communications, became the commission chair when it was formed three years ago. “In today’s...
NIU alumni looking to network with fellow Huskies and learn more about the university’s exciting programs and initiatives are invited to a Cultural Meet and Greet on March 28 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Hosted by NIU’s Chief Diversity Officer, Vernese Edghill-Walden, the event is an...
