The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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It's Homecoming Week. Let's show our #HuskiePride!
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The celebration begins!
It's a great week to be a Huskie! With more than 40 events planned, this year's Homecoming is an exciting time on campus and in the DeKalb community. A few of the highlights include the Peters Campus Life Building dedication, the Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex dedication, the Down Home in Downtown DeKalb Block Party, and of course, the Homecoming Football game vs. Toledo. Be sure to check out the Homecoming calendar and join in the week's celebrations!
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Navigating your finances.
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It can be challenging to understand financial aid and manage your finances. We have many services to help you and your family interpret financial aid, complete your FAFSA, plan for expenses and more. Check out the Student Life website to learn about:
- Financial Advising Services.
- Financial Aid.
- Scholarships.
- Employment.
- and more.
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It's time to file your FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for the 2023-2024 academic year. File yours as soon as possible. The FAFSA is your application for federal financial aid such as grants, work-study and student loans. Some funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you submit your completed FAFSA, the more likely you are to receive assistance if you are eligible.
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Are you ready for the All Majors Internship and Job Fair?
The All Majors Internship and Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 11 to 4:30 p.m. in the NIU Convocation Center. The event provides undergraduates, graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni and non-NIU candidates the opportunity to connect with employers for internships and full-time, part-time and student employment positions.
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Campus Dining would love your feedback!
Campus Dining values your feedback and looks forward to the opportunity to grow from it. If you're able to take a moment to complete a brief survey regarding your most recent experience at one of their residential dining or retail dining locations. Thank you in advance.
Lead and Learn with Outdoor Adventures
Looking for a flexible job where you gain leadership and new skills? NIU Outdoor Adventures is seeking students who want to join their team and support their diverse programs and service offerings. The perfect candidate is someone who enjoys being active and wants to be part of a team to help manage equipment, facilitate outdoor activities, and lead group trips and events. Check out what programs Outdoor Adventures has to offer and apply today on Huskies Get Hired.
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- Through Sunday, Oct. 9: 115th Homcomecoming Celebration
- Through Oct. 15: Latino Heritage Month
- Monday, Oct. 3: Mindfulness and You
- Monday, Oct. 3: Yell Like Hell
- Tuesday, Oct. 4: Homecoming Blood Drive
- Tuesday, Oct. 4: COE Tailgate Tuesday
- Tuesday, Oct. 4: Ellington's: French Onion Soup, Coq Au Vin, Ratatouille, Potatoes Au Gratin and Macarons
- Tuesday, Oct. 4: All Majors Internship and Job Fair
- Tuesday, Oct. 4: Langa-Manganiars: Indian Rajasthani Folk Music
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: Meet Environmental Studies
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: Voting Matters: Immigration Policy
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: Huskie Trike Races
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: First Impressions Networking Night
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: STEM Café: Canine Science and the Power of Dog-Human Bonds
- Wednesday, Oct. 5: Smash from the Past - Retro Gaming and Smash Tournament
- Thursday, Oct. 6: Naming ceremony for the Peters Campus Life Building
- Thursday, Oct. 6: Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
- Thursday, Oct. 6: A Night at Holmes
- Thursday, Oct. 6: WNIJ - NIU Homecoming Open House
- Thursday, Oct. 6: Outdoor Adventures: Colorado Snowboard/Ski Trip Information Meeting
- Thursday, Oct. 6: Trivia Night presented by Career Services and the NIU Alumni Association
- Friday, Oct. 7: Naming ceremony for Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex
- Friday, Oct. 7: Richard A. Flournory Homecoming Inclusion Reception and Award Ceremony
- Friday, Oct. 7: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Friday, Oct. 7: Homecoming Bonfire and Kick Back
- Friday, Oct. 7: Much Ado About Nothing - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Friday, Oct. 7: An Evening With Lewberger
- Saturday, Oct. 8: Rededication of the NPHC Yard
- Saturday, Oct. 8: Brunch with Mission and Victor E.
- Saturday, Oct. 8: Alumni Village at Mission's Grove
- Saturday, Oct. 8: Huskie Pre-Game Rush
- Saturday, Oct. 8: Homecoming Football Game vs Toledo
- Saturday, Oct. 8: The McCartney Years concert at the Egyptian Theater
- Sunday, Oct. 9: Huskies at the Farm
- Sunday, Oct. 9: Outdoor Adventures: Day Cave
- Wednesday, Oct. 12: Paris-themed Special Dinner
- Wednesday, Oct. 12: STEM Café: Mechatronics: From Robots to Self-driving Vehicles
- Thursday, Oct. 13: Hawaiian Special Dinner — New Hall
- Monday, Oct. 17: Huskie Fresh: Coconut Chickpea Curry
- Thursday, Oct. 20: Outdoor Adventures: Bouldering Workshop
- Saturday, Oct. 22: Outdoor Adventures: Day Hike at Starved Rock
- Tuesday, Oct. 25: Huskie Fresh: Cooking Class — Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Crispy Chicken Breast
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Latinx Law Day
- Saturday, Nov. 5: Huskie Hack 2022 - Feeding our Future
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STEMFest is on Oct. 15, 2022
Join us for free family fun celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Science demo shows, interactive activities and expert speakers help you learn about everything from weather to chemistry, electricity to biology. Explore robots, witness a live weather balloon launch, try out VR technology and more!
This year, we’re in person in the
heart of NIU’s DeKalb campus. Join us in the Holmes Student Center, Founders Memorial Library, MLK Commons and other nearby buildings.
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"My favorite spot on campus is probably Founders Library. I always go there to study and get some quiet time. I love that there are rooms with huge whiteboards and lots of desk space we can utilize. "
Jahrita McNeal
Nursing major
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Thinking of pulling an all-nighter? Why you should sleep instead.
Do you regularly pull all-nighters to finish assignments or study for exams? It’s a common student habit, but it comes with a major downside: Short, irregular sleep patterns mean you’re likely to lack deep sleep, a critical component for learning.
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