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Todd Gilson borrows a Disney term when describing the latest opportunity for Honors students at NIU. “Frictionless,” he says. That’s how Disney World promotes the wristband guests can use for nearly all of the park’s transactions. And that’s how Gilson, the director of the Honors Program, would like the experience to be for Honors students...
Orientation and Family Connections will soon begin a campus-wide orientation and enrollment program for incoming first-year and transfer students and their families. During orientation, incoming students gain an increased understanding of resources, identify opportunities for engagement and involvement, and begin to learn what it means to be part of an inclusive community. It will be...
Students participating in the Trans Action Task Force (TATF)—comprised of transgender, non-conforming and non-binary students—are responsible for advising NIU administrators on policies and practices that can be more inclusive for these students. Coming to the table with administrators since its 2016 inception, the TATF first presented the need for gender-inclusive restrooms. Now, more than 25...
Discover Financial Services and Northern Illinois University are announcing the launch of an exciting program that will allow a select number of students to explore new ideas, help solve real-world business challenges and collaborate with working professionals without ever leaving the university’s campus. The “Discover Campus Innovator Program” will provide tech-savvy students with opportunities to...
Preparations for the remodeling of the lower level of the Holmes Student Center are moving into high gear. All dining options on the lower level will officially be closed as of Friday, May 11, when the Blackhawk serves its last lunch. The Subway served its last sandwich on Tuesday, May 8, and the Coffee Corner...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get exclusive theme-park access with your friends and family? Saturday, June 9, is NIU Day at Six Flags Great America, where students, employees and their guests can kick off summer with discounted $39.99 tickets and exclusive ride time at the end of the evening. Northern...
A ribbon cutting was held earlier this week for Coffee & Bagels in the lower level of Founders Memorial Library. The restaurant features Caribou Coffee and Einsteins Bros. Bagels, as well as sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits.
Political science graduates, from city leaders to movers and shakers in Washington, D.C., are among alumni making a huge impact at NIU by providing internships, serving as mentors and giving their time to strengthen programs. When John Cline, ’81, was a political science major at Northern Illinois University, he worked in student government and oversaw...
A distinctive part of the soundtrack for Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the steel drum on the music that played during the movie’s scenes on the planet of Canto Bight. That influence, it turns out, can be traced back directly to NIU’s Liam Teague, professor of Music and head of Steelpan Studies. Legendary composer John Williams,...
Rockford-area students with plans to major in kinesiology now have another option toward NIU Student Career Success. NIU’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KNPE) has signed a “2+2” agreement with Rock Valley College (RVC) to provide a smooth transition between its associate degree and our bachelor’s degree. The agreement helps students to identify relevant and recommended...
When returning to school to pursue a new career, Jonathan Gustafson was grateful to find scholarships to help him along his path to success. When Gustafson first enrolled at NIU, he was pursuing a music degree with a choral emphasis. He was well on his way and had completed his junior year before leaving school...
Senator Dick Durbin sat down Tuesday with leaders from DREAM Action NIU to update them on efforts to protect DACA recipients. While the information was complex, his message was simple: Don’t give up. In a 30-minute session at Altgeld Hall, the Illinois Senator, who was the main architect of the Dream Act, met with DREAM...
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