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In the wake of recent data breaches at Target, Michael’s, Neimann Marcus and eBay, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan visited the Northern Illinois University campus for a May 29 forum with community leaders to address fraud and identity theft. “This past year, we probably had about 20,000 consumer fraud reports, but that number represents only...
"NIU Police car"
Northern Illinois University announced the temporary closure of several roads on the west side of campus due to a full scale police exercise at Lincoln Hall on Friday, May 30. The following roads will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Friday due to the exercise: Lucinda Ave. west of Annie Glidden Stadium Drive East...
Members of the Northern Illinois University Department of Police and Public Safety will join law enforcement agencies throughout the state in staking out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops, including the DeKalb location near NIU’s campus, beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, May 30, as part of a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Officers from the NIU P.D....
The Northern Illinois University Convocation Center will be one of the sites participating in a full scale exercise to practice for a regional response and recovery in the event of a large scale catastrophic incident in the Chicago metropolitan area May 28. The exercise is expected to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Convo is...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month graphic
Health Enhancement & Victim Advocacy Services, in collaboration with other units across campus, is hosting a series of events this month in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Members of the campus and local communities have an opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the dynamics of sexual assault and how this issue impacts individuals in...
Victor E. Huskie practices self-defense.
As part of the campus initiative to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month, female students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in a free nine-hour self-defense course with certified Rape Aggression Defense instructors at NIU. The Basic Physical Defense class is offered from 1 to 4 p.m. on three consecutive Thursdays, beginning April 17, in...
From left: Kyle Ullmark (EM specialist of the NIU Deptarment of Police and Public Safety) and NWS Chicago Lead Forecaster Matt Friedlein join NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste.
Northern Illinois University has been re-certified at a very important level of readiness in protecting students, faculty and staff from severe weather. StormReady locations, including universities, are better prepared to take the right actions to save lives when severe weather strikes. This preparedness comes about through better planning, education and awareness of weather hazards. The requirements to become and maintain StormReady...
Bold Futures logo
Northern Illinois University is seeking new participants to join in the Bold Futures Workshops series scheduled from Friday, March 28, through Wednesday, April 2. NIU students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as community members are welcome to participate by registering as a new participant. Most workshop sessions will be located in the Holmes Student...
Late Night Ride
The Student Association (SA) Senate and the Department of Police and Public Safety encourage everyone to take a survey in regard to the service of Late Night Ride (LRN). The SA and NIU police have been working to improve how the system is run, and would like to hear from you to accurately represent people’s...
Photo of a tornado
As the severe weather season approaches, NIU Weather and the NIU American Meteorological Society are offering the opportunity to become a trained weather spotter. The weather spotters training will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the Cole Hall Auditorium. This event is free, open to the public and does not require pre-registration...
Following the passage of a statewide concealed carry law and a university policy banning weapons on campus last year, Northern Illinois University building service employees have begun affixing notifications at public entrances notifying students, faculty, staff and visitors of NIU’s status as a weapons free campus. Postings will be made at campus entrances as well...
Photo of cars driving on a snowy road
In an effort to ensure the safety of NIU students, faculty and staff given the rapid intensification of the snowstorm, NIU recommends all students, faculty and staff avoid travel until 4 p.m. today. All faculty, staff and students already on campus should remain there until after 4 p.m. Those currently off-campus should remain where they...
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