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Over the course of 20 years and three books, NIU Professor of History Aaron Fogleman has established himself as one of the leading lights in the field of historical inquiry known as Atlantic Studies. Scholars at home and abroad hail his study of migration from Europe to America in the 18th and 19th centuries for...
What does teaching accomplish? Jim Schmidt, chair of the NIU Department of History, strives for “true learning.” “Having been in the classroom for more than 20 years, I have come to realize learning is not primarily dependent on what material I present or how I present it. Instead, it’s ab out creating an environment where...
The Graduate School invites faculty, staff and students to join in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of NIU’s graduate students. The event is being held Tuesday, April 21, in the Altgeld Hall auditorium. A reception begins at 3 p.m., followed by an awards presentation at 3:30 p.m. Recipients of the following awards for 2014-15 will be...
Four members of the Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) have been chosen to receive the university’s 2015 SPS Presidential Awards for Excellence. The recipients are Pat Anderson, director of Alumni Relations; Ben Bingle, specialist/outreach coordinator of the Center for Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development (NGOLD); Betsy Hull, assistant to the dean in the College of Education; and...
NIU’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Minorities (PCSM) has selected students Sandra Gonzalez and Sara Briseño and Karen Baker, associate vice president of Administration and Human Resources, as the recipients of this year’s Deacon Davis Diversity Award. Named in honor of Deacon Davis, founder and former director of the CHANCE (Counseling Help & Assistance...
There is no debating that it has been a stellar season for the NIU Forensics team. From the 2015 Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament held at NIU, to the Novice Nationals tournament held at Butler University, Huskies continue to earn top honors this March in formal speech and debate competitions. “The coaching staff is...
The Northern Illinois University Presidential Commission on the Status of Minorities will host Diversity: Strengthening the Pillars of Community. The day-long regional conference, scheduled Saturday, March 21, at NIU-Naperville, will be an opportunity to engage in thought provoking seminars while network with fellow attendees. Guest speakers include Jerry Blakemore, vice president and general counsel for...
NIU’s Administrative Professionals Advisory Council is accepting nominations for the 2015 Patricia S. Siebrasse Administrative Professionals Award for Excellence. The award recognizes the outstanding performance of an administrative professional at NIU who demonstrates continued commitment to their field, operational efficiency within their organization, and provides meaningful contributions to NIU. Those employed at NIU 15 consecutive...
NIU’s Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is seeking nominations for the 2015 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. These awards acknowledge outstanding graduate teaching assistants for their contributions to the teaching mission of NIU. Each recipient of the award will be presented with a plaque and recognized at the Graduate Students Reception sponsored by the...
NIU’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for its 2015 faculty and staff awards. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 13. Wilma D. Stricklin Award for the Enhancement of the Campus Climate for Women This award is given to an individual who has made continual and extraordinary contributions to the climate for...
The awards committee of the Supportive Professional Staff Council is requesting nominations to recognize Supportive Professional Staff who go above and beyond. The Certificate of Recognition Program was initiated in 2003 to acknowledge the contributions of SPS who have achieved accomplishments in addition to their regular job duties. Certificates are presented at the annual SPS...
Serving in a student leadership role provides excellent experience for your resume. Being officially recognized for all you do as a leader at NIU is even better. Current student leaders are encouraged to apply for a Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards, presented by the Student Involvement & Leadership Development. Awards include Institutional Tuition Waivers and...
