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NIU’s Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning is launching the Undergraduate Research Assistantship program. The new initiative pairs inquisitive undergraduates with faculty who are conducting research. These paid assistantships are a great way for undergrads to get ahead in their field. URAs will support approximately 15 to 20 students during the fall or spring...

The Office of  Student Engagement and Experiential Learning has announced the winners of Tuesday’s Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day. Projects were judged in two categories, with first through third place winners, honorable mentions and People’s Choice awards in each. (* indicates a tying score) Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts (SSHA) First Place Dylan Blaum A Rat...

Members of the NIU teaching community who are interested in developing relationships with community partners for student learning experiences are invited to learn more at a brown-bag lunch. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, in the Blackhawk West. Nancy Castle, interim director of the Center for NGO Leadership...

The Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) program is a new initiative of the Great Journeys Strategic Plan to expand the opportunities for students to work on faculty mentored research. URAs will support approximately 15 to 20 students during the fall or spring semesters or the summer term. The program offers on-campus employment opportunities for NIU undergraduates....

Attention undergraduates: This is the final week to sign up for Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day. The deadline to register is Friday, March 9. Any undergraduate student currently enrolled at NIU who has participated in a faculty-mentored creative or research project is encouraged to showcase his/her work. This includes independent study, capstone projects, EURA, URAP,...

The Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning is encouraging student participation in the National Survey of Student Engagement. NIU students with either freshman or senior standing are asked to participate in this survey as it plays an important role in shaping future student engagement experiences at Northern Illinois University. As NIU embarks in the...

Thinking about going to graduate or professional school? It’s not too late to register for this weekend’s Graduate School Preparation Seminar. The Graduate School Prep Seminar will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Yordon Center-McCareins Classroom. The seminar will cover information such as creating a profile, the application process, GRE...

The Office of Student Academic Success and the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning are now accepting applications for the Northern Light Ambassadors program for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Northern Light Ambassadors program provides each undergraduate college with an elite body of NIU’s students to assist with public relations, fund development, retention, engaged...

Northern Illinois University will offer a graduate school preparation seminar Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Yordon Center. This seminar is free and open to all undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate degrees. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This seminar is packed full of valuable information...

Registration for the third Annual Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day is officially open. This year’s event will take place Tuesday, April 24, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Any undergraduate student currently enrolled at NIU who has participated in a faculty-mentored creative or research project is encouraged to showcase his or...

When they were theater students at NIU, Jaymie and Harry Simmon were more concerned with hitting their marks and memorizing their lines than they were with participating in research. However, thanks to their gift of $25,000, undergraduates participating in the Research Rookies program will have the opportunity to work alongside professors to research everything from potential...

The 2012 class of NIU Research Rookies will design and participate in projects ranging from investigations of cellular activity to assessing customer satisfaction among attendees at Huskie football games. Regardless of the type of project, the 40 participants in this year’s program will gain invaluable experience in gathering, evaluating and synthesizing information under the mentorship...