Joe Flynn grew up with a clear sense of his primary role and duty in society. “I was always raised to think about where other people are coming from, and what struggles folks have, and that oftentimes the things that people have to
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Food allergy advocate Denise Bunning named COE’s first Educator in Residence
Denise Bunning remembers well the moment she decided to become a teacher when she grew up. She was 8 and in the third-grade when her East Coast family settled in Glenview, Ill. “I always loved school,” says Bunning, who eventually earned her M.S.Ed. in
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Power up with PowerPuck
NIU is bringing power to the people thanks to IDEAL Industries’ innovative charging system, PowerPuck, which has been installed in Einstein’s Café in Founders Library and the main level of the Holmes Student Center. “NIU students are never further than a cord’s length
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‘Marks on a Page’ exhibition to explore long history of printed communications
Communication is so simple and immediate today that it’s difficult to comprehend the struggle our human ancestors faced. An upcoming exhibition in the Blackwell History of Education Museum will recognize those challenges and celebrate the achievements of those people throughout history who overcame obstacles
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Rockford sixth-graders help Hsu study makerspaces, scientific argumentation
Six sixth-graders at Rockford Environmental Science Academy are exploring Next Generation Science Standards – and having a blast at the same time. Pi-Sui Hsu, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, is making weekly travels to Rockford to run an after-school program
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JobsPLUS event for students to cover ‘Unlocking your Creativity at Work’
According to a report released by the World Economic Forum, by 2020, creativity will be one of the three most important and in-demand skills in the workplace. To help build their creative confidence, undergraduate students from across NIU will have the opportunity
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Belinda Roller named director of Architectural and Engineering Services
A familiar face has taken on the role of director of Architectural and Engineering Services of the university’s Facilities Management and Campus Services. Belinda Roller, who was named interim director in January after Tom Wroblewski retired, was selected after a national search
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Illinois Youth Center speaker to discuss ‘Flexing Behind Bars’ of juvenile detention
In the six months since Project FLEX began delivering physical education and leadership training to young men incarcerated in the Illinois Youth Center of St. Charles, many eyes have been opened. Jenn Jacobs and Zach Wahl-Alexander, professors in the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who deliver that
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VeoRide users log over 30,000 trips
The VeoRide bike-sharing program continues to gain popularity among students, faculty and staff. More than 2,000 people have signed up to use the two-wheeled transportation system to get around campus. Active users have taken more than 33,000 trips and logged over 13,000
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Diversity Dialogue Series examines ‘White Fatigue’ with Joseph Flynn
NIU associate professor and award-winning author Joseph Flynn will discuss his book, “White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice,” on Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. The event is part of the university’s Diversity Dialogue Series sponsored by the Office of Academic
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NIU Chemistry Club to host ‘The Wizarding World of Chemistry’ Friday, April 12
The Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club invites the public to its annual Chemistry Demo Night held on Friday, April 12, in Faraday Hall 143, located directly behind LaTourette Hall on Normal Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Wizarding
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ADEI launches IDEA survey
Your ideas matter and NIU wants to hear them. The Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has launched the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) survey, a comprehensive survey gauging the experiences and perceptions concerning the living, learning and working environment
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