Category: On Campus
Members of the NIU Black Counselors Association are presenting 28 days worth of interesting pieces of African-American history in recognition of Black Heritage Month. The term African-American is offensive to many black Americans. The term was created in an attempt to create an equivalent of “German-American or Italian-American.” However, blacks in America don’t have such...
Much work has been done and is being done to increase the number and diversity of students choosing engineering career pathways. The evaluation of various curricular and programmatic interventions aimed at improving students’ attitudes and beliefs about engineering have documented success in the form of increased positive gains. However, the numbers of students choosing engineering...
NIU’s Supportive Professional Staff Council represents the interests and concerns of the more than 800 SPS personnel on campus as part of the university’s shared governance system. The council, which meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of each month, is composed of 24 representatives and 24 alternates who are elected by their...
NIU’s Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships will host a workshop on research compliance, integrity and safety from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 12, in Altgeld Hall 315. The session will give an overview of common compliance issues researchers might face. This includes navigating the IRB, IBC and IACUC, as well as the responsible...
Looking for an on-campus job? Check out the Northern Ambassadors. The Northern Ambassadors are a fun, energetic group of students that provide campus visitors with a snapshot of what NIU has to offer. Northern Ambassadors provide informative campus tours to prospective students and their families to show them why NIU is a great university to...
Students can learn about educational opportunities across the globe during the upcoming Spring Study Abroad Fair. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Glass Gallery in the Holmes Student Center. NIU Study Abroad representatives will be available to answer questions on any programs offered directly by...
Social media is ubiquitous in society. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, Instagram and many more are common tools – and chances are good that faculty already use one or more of these already to connect with family, friends and colleagues. Social media can also be a powerful tool to connect with other academics, help students build...
Student leaders of the “OHANA! Peer Mentor Program and guest speaker Adam Gisseler will present “Student Finances” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. Finances are an important topic for all students to consider while attending college: Keep in mind: the FAFSA deadline is approaching quickly. The night...
Northern Illinois University will remember the lives of five students lost Feb. 14, 2008, with a moment of reflection. The bells will toll five times at 3:06 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.
NIU’s Center for Black Studies has scheduled a variety of events in celebration of Black Heritage Month, with the theme “A New Age of Resistance: Respecting Our History, Defining Our Future.” Throughout the month of February, the NIU community will celebrate the many important contributions of African-Americans during Black Heritage Month. The opening ceremony, featuring...
NIU’s Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning is hosting a brown bag lecture series to showcase research, artistry and community engagement projects. Undergraduates who received funding through the Student Engagement Fund and Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Research & Artistry are the speakers. The first presentation will take place at noon Friday, Feb. 5, in...
Undergraduate and graduate ceramics students in the NIU Ceramic Arts Organization will sell their creations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, through Thursday Feb. 4. Items for sale are functional, including serving bowls, mugs, platters, jewelry, cups, plates, small bowls, spoons and vases. Customers also can buy grab bags containing three to...
