It’s no secret that stressful life events can exert any number of changes on the human body. Most noticeable among these is premature graying of scalp hair—as even a cursory examination of “before-term” and “after-term” photos of past U.S. presidents will attest.
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Still looking for that perfect holiday gift for a young scientist? Check out the diverse spring schedules of STEM Saturdays and STEM Divas, classes that give students seven and older hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math. The popular classes, which
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On Nov. 22, 2016, Human Resource Services learned that a federal judge in Texas has entered a nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changes that were to take effect Dec. 1,
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NIU’s Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) Council will host its annual holiday social from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Like other events sponsored by the SPS Council, the holiday social is open to everyone. This year’s venue is the Music Building
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Final exams begin Monday, Dec. 5, but NIU students can find unique ways on campus to beat the stress. Want to pet a friendly dog? Super-friendly Newfoundland dogs Gladys and Shurlee will visit Founders Memorial Library from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday,
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Starting on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, spring and spring/summer parking permits will be available for purchase at Parking Services, by mail or online. There is a $10 discount when permits are purchased online. There are several convenient ways to obtain your new permit. Online
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Registration is now open for children and adults to participate in music and art programs at the NIU Community School of the Arts (CSA). The CSA offers year-round art and music programming, with more than 50 teachers serving over 400 participating students.
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The Communiversity Gardens have been in operation for three growing seasons, and many people have benefitted from the garden. In that time, the gardens have been an enormous asset to the DeKalb community since much of the produce is donated to local
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Earth’s ice is melting, and it isn’t likely to stop anytime soon. At the next STEM Café, “Our Icy Planet: The Future of the Cryosphere in a Warming World,” NIU ice expert Ross Powell will draw on over four decades of field
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The Office of Student Academic Success’ Financial Cents program is holding its annual coat drive. All winter apparel will be accepted including coats, gloves, hats, scarves and more. If you are interested in donating, please drop off items in one of the
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The NIU Community School of the Arts (CSA) is pleased to announce the schedule for fall recitals and concerts. Solo and ensemble performances are featured in December on the Recital Hall and Concert Hall stages in the Music Building. All CSA concerts
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The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships‘ Principle Investigator Academy will conduct the next session of their professional development series on Friday, Dec. 9, from 2 – 4 p.m., in Altgeld Hall 315. In this session, a panel of faculty members who have served as grant
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