The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Discover five ways to reduce your stress.
Juggling college with work, friends, family and life can get a little crazy sometimes and we could all use a little help along the way.
Visit our Student Life website to find campus resources and tips to help you stay active, reduce stress, feel balanced, and be supported at NIU.
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It's time to renew your FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Renew 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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It's time to prepare for spring 2023 class registration.
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Now is the time to start preparing to register for spring 2023 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
- It’s important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate Student by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
- In MyNIU, you can check your enrollment date—the date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student.
- In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Jump-start your career!
Enroll in UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a new 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches from top companies in Chicagoland. You’ll gain skills to land an internship while at NIU and a rewarding job after graduation.
Learn more by connecting with your academic advisor and register for UNIV 301 for the spring semester.
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Celebrate Halloween with Outdoor Adventures.
Head out to the West Lagoon on Halloween night to enjoy a free special event hosted by NIU Outdoor Adventures, weather permitting. Expect campfire treats and hot sweet drinks as you enjoy scary stories around the campfire. Take a haunted scavenger hike through the woods to solve the clue and win prizes. Visit go.niu.edu/spooky for more info and to sign up by Sunday, Oct. 31.
Funding for spring 2023 undergraduate research projects available.
Applications for spring 2023 Student Engagement Fund (SEF) and Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity (READ) Grant are currently being accepted and have a due date of Monday, Oct. 31. SEF and READ support projects that consist of undergraduate students working on faculty-mentored research, community-based projects and projects focused on social justice and diversity. Student and faculty submissions are considered.
Recipients of the funds are provided financial support of up to $2,500 for research related expenses including project supplies and conference registration (for the student). Additionally, students working on the project are eligible for up to $1,200 in compensation for their work as an undergraduate research assistant.
Open to all colleges! Visit OSEEL.niu.edu for more information and to apply.
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Apply to join the Summer 2023 Orientation Team.
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Ready to make connections with incoming students, represent NIU as a student leader, and build community and pride at NIU? Join the Orientation Team! Learn more about the position by attending an Informational Meeting, Nov. 10 or Nov. 17!
Apply today by submitting your Orientation Leader Application!
Please contact Mitchell Huftalin at mhuftalin1@niu.edu with any questions.
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It's time to cast your vote.
Early voting at the Holmes Student Center take place until Nov. 4. Being an engaged citizen means staying connected and participating in local, state and national elections. HuskiesVote is a campus-wide initiative that strives to provide Northern Illinois University students with everything they need to know in order to participate in their elections.
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- Through Nov. 4: Early Voting in the Holmes Student Center
- Monday, Oct. 31: Huskie Fresh Celebrates Native Indigenous Peoples with Johnnycakes with Wojapi Order Deadline
- Monday, Oct. 31: Mindfulness and You
- Monday, Oct. 31: Outdoor Adventures: Halloween Campfire
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Latinx Law Day
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Ellington's: Beef or Vegetable Teriyaki, Green Beans, Rice and Cookies
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: AARC OHANA Series: Japanese Coffee-Making Demonstration
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Conversations that Matter: Braven UNIV 301 Edition
- Tuesday, Nov. 1: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Wednesday, Nov. 2: Eat Like a Huskie
- Wednesday, Nov. 2: Football vs Central Michigan - Hometown Heroes
- Wednesday, Nov. 2: NIU New Music Festival #1
- Wednesday, Nov. 2: Outdoor Adventures: Camping Skills Workshop Series
- Thursday, Nov. 3: The History of the Book: Associate Professor Melissa Adams-Campbell
- Thursday, Nov. 3: NIU New Music Festival #2
- Thursday, Nov. 3: 2022 Lincoln Lecture
- Friday, Nov. 4: Women's Volleyball vs Central Michigan - Alumni Night
- Friday, Nov. 4: NIU New Music Festival #3
- Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6: God of Carnage - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Saturday, Nov. 5: Huskie Hack 2022 - Feeding our Future
- Sunday, Nov. 6: Outdoor Adventures: Standup Paddleboard Yoga Workshops
- Monday, Nov. 7: Huskie Fresh: Italian Zucchini Boats Order Deadline
- Wednesday, Nov. 9: From Analog to Digital: How Technology has Changed our View of Geography and Maps
- Thursday, Nov. 10: Plant Powered Huskies: Workshop and Cooking Activity
- Tuesday, Nov. 15: Huskie Fresh: Cooking Class - Zucchini Boats with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Cauliflower
- Thursday, Nov. 17: Professor Leisy J. Abrego: "Central Americans as Criminals and Crisis: The Legal Violence of US Foreign and Immigration Policies."
- Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1: Late-night Study Sessions
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Register for the Sustainability Hack taking place on Nov. 5-6, 2022.
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Bring your team and create solutions that could have a positive change in the world. Prizes will be awarded for the best solutions! Coding skills not required. Mentors will be there to provide guidance. This free event is open to all college students (includes meals, snacks and a Huskie Hack T-shirt). For questions, email us at innovation@niu.edu
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"I was always good at time management, but when you get to college, you need to be really good at it. Building schedules for homework/projects, social time, classes and research is a lot, but it'll help you build a rhythm easier."
David Schmidt Mechatronics engineering major
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