The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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‘You can never quit learning.’
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A mother of nine, grandmother to 17 and great-grandmother to 24, 90-year-old Joyce DeFauw of Geneseo, IL will walk the stage at this weekend’s NIU Commencement ceremony, earning a degree seven decades in the making. Returning to NIU in 2019 with her original 1951 student identification card in hand, Grandma Joyce embodies what it means to be a Huskie. “I’ve learned that I can do things I never thought I could do, with the help of others. You can never quit learning.” Read more about her inspiring story--and remember, Huskies. Never. Quit.
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MyScholarships application now available.
MyScholarships is NIU's campus-wide scholarship application system that allows you to apply for multiple competitive scholarships. These scholarships are usually awarded for the following academic year. Some scholarships may have later deadlines, however, you are encouraged to complete a general application prior to Jan. 31 each year to be considered for the majority of NIU scholarships.
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Spring 2023 class registration underway.
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Spring 2023 class registration is now open. Read the tips below and learn 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.
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Nominations being accepted for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Instruction Awards.
Do you know a faculty or instructor who goes deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond for their students? Consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
The nomination forms are available on each webpage under the Nomination Form and Process tab. The preferred deadline for students to submit nominations is Dec. 16, 2022.
Get through finals week with Grubhub.
Huskies! Finals week is upon us and we, Campus Dining Services, in partnership with Grubhub, would like to help you lessen your load with an amazing offer. Please enjoy $4 off any order of $4 or more from Sunday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 9 with the promo code “FINALS.” To redeem promotion, you must affiliate with NIU through the Grubhub campus dining app. This promo is good for 100 total redemptions, one redemption per student. Other restrictions may apply. Check out our Where to Eat page to see where Grubhub is available. Good luck, Huskies, and happy eats!
Do you know you can search for courses using low- or no-cost materials in MyNIU?
The Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) recently surveyed students registered in fall 2022 courses labeled low- or zero-cost materials about the Affordable Materials Search and Filter in MyNIU. Of the 240 students who responded, only 20% were aware that they had registered for a low- or zero-cost course materials course. In fact, 61% of responding students did not know there was a low- or zero-cost filter. However, a majority of students noted that low- or zero-cost course materials are either very important or extremely important in their course selection. And now that they know, 63% of students who responded said they will search for courses with low- or zero-cost course materials in the future.
To find courses with affordable course materials in MyNIU, apply the Textbooks/Low-cost or Textbooks/Zero-cost filter to class searches. Or you can search by the keyword low cost. For additional information, visit go.niu.edu/affordabletextbook-search.
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Aggressive phishing scams targeting NIU students.
There is a recent rash of aggressive phishing campaigns, targeting NIU students, which are resulting in an increased number of hacked student email accounts.
Phishing attacks involve the sending of fraudulent email messages that often appear to be coming from a reputable source. The goal of these messages is for hackers to gain access to the student account and use that account to do more hacking and phishing. Learn more by visiting NIU's Office of Information Security website.
Register for POWER 2023.
The People's Organizing Weekend Empowerment Retreat will take place Jan. 20-22, 2023. Complete your registration by the priority deadline of Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. By attending the retreat, you will:
- Learn about organizing and/or participating in activities centered on the tenets of social justice.
- Enhance your toolkit for purpose of community organizing.
- Create spaces strategically and effectively for intentional and culturally specific planning.
- Focus on coalition-building while allowing you to work as allies and collaborators at NIU and/or your institutions.
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Have you renewed 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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"I always try to take some time to work out. It definitely helps me feel charged up, both mentally and physically. I plan a day that is balanced, so I do not overwork myself and have some time to talk to my friends and family or watch something. I do not really compromise on my sleep or my meals unless something really important comes up. Listening to music, talking to people or eating something I am craving are also ways to relax myself. I do consider self-care really important and listen to my feelings when I want or don't want to do something. I am building the habit of reading again."
Ruchika Jain
Marriage and family therapy Master's student
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Tackle exam season with these science-backed study strategies
Exam season is one of the most stressful parts of student life. Studying for multiple exams within the same week and trying to juggle your social life or family responsibilities, all the while staying fed and showered, can be super challenging.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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