The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL) is excited to introduce the Research Brigade as a new addition to the existing Research Rookies program. Research Rookies encourages undergraduates to engage in undergraduate research early. First-year, sophomore and first-semester transfer students
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Students at NIU’s Health Professions House are collecting used eyeglasses to distribute during an alternative spring break trip the Mayan communities in Chiapas, Mexico. Both prescription and reading glasses are sought and can be dropped off through March 1 at Wirtz Hall
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Effective Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, the procurement officers and procurement officer specialists in Procurement Services became responsible for the intake of procurement contracts. Procurement contracts are those contracts between Northern Illinois University and vendors. If you initiate a purchase that requires a
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We want to pack the stands with Huskie fans. Let’s cheer on NIU Women’s Basketball and Men’s Basketball in a doubleheader match-up and Cram the Convo on Saturday, Feb. 4. Join us in a record-breaking attendance effort for Spring Homecoming! Enjoy a
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NIU’s Financial Cents Program and the Department of Accountancy is proud to partner with Goodwill Northern Illinois to bring the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to NIU. VITA consists of IRS-certified volunteers who provide free basic income tax return preparation with
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Harley McCammond, 74, of Monroe Center, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL, surrounded by his loving family after a 12 month battle with cancer. Harley retired from Sundstrand/United Technology after working in accounting for
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Be original this year; send your Valentine love by way of a dozen cookies created by the NIU Chandelier Catering Corps, a student-run catering service. A dozen large, heart-shaped sugar cookies come boxed up and ready for you to take to your
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Everyone knows the old saying about the health benefits of “an apple a day.” But what about “a chocolate bar a day?” At the next STEM Café, “All about Chocolate,” dietitian Lisa Brandt and chocolate entrepreneur Cathy Bouchard will team up to
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The terms for four NIU trustees expired last week. To fill those roles, Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed three new trustees and reappointed one sitting trustee. Joining the board is Dennis Barsema, a graduate of the NIU College of Business. Mr. Barsema
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If you want to make a difference, and help community members in need, consider participating in The Giving Project. The Operating Staff Council (OSC) is hosting workshops as a way for NIU Huskies to give to others. Join some Huskies who are excited
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The Operating Staff (Civil Service) Dependent Scholarship Fund was established to award financial assistance to children of operating staff employees or retirees while they attend Northern Illinois University. Further information is available on the OSC website. To apply, students should apply at
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Music Ensembles NIU students, faculty and staff are invited to try CSA Steelband for free at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in the NIU Music Building room 154C. Directed by Yuko Asada, CSA Steelband welcomes members ages 12 to adult. No previous
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