The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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NIU Statement on Protesting and Messaging re: Israel and Palestine Conflict
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The university acknowledges that members of the NIU community with ties to Israel and/or Palestine are feeling immeasurable loss, pain and frustration as a result of the ongoing and deadly conflict. Whether we gather in community or in protest, the university appeals to all Huskies to use their voices and knowledge to drive change in ways that welcome people to listen, learn and support solutions that are positive and just.
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SHARE Survey opens on Thursday, Feb. 1.
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The Sexual Harassment, Assault and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) survey opens Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. All students over 18 are invited and encouraged to complete the SHARE survey. Questions concerning relationships, sexual conduct, consent, dating violence and safety will be asked throughout. All data collected is anonymous and confidential. On average, the survey takes 15 minutes to complete. The SHARE survey gives the university and Illinois essential information on students’ relationship experiences.
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Be one of the first 50 students to complete the survey within the first 24 hours of its opening and receive $20 in Huskie Bucks! Visit our webpage to learn more about the SHARE survey.
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Have you filed your 2024-2025 FAFSA?
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The FAFSA form is now open for aid for the 2024-25 school year (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). The priority deadline for returning MAP recipients (i.e., students who received MAP funds during the prior academic year and continue to meet all eligibility requirements) is February 1, 2024.
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Join NIU's Innovation Club.
Come check out NIU student organization focused on nurturing the invention and adoption of new ideas in multidisciplinary spaces. Join our diverse community helping make your ideas a reality. Participate and benefit from:
- Mentorship. Engage with industry experts and entrepreneurs and visit tech incubators and laboratories.
- Competitions. Showcase and compete for prizes and funding to kick-start your ideas in pitch competitions and hackathons.
- Collaboration. Connect and learn with other clubs and experts on campus in our cutting-edge innovation spaces.
Join the fun every Thursday at 5 p.m. The club meets at the 71 North Innovation Studio located in Founders Memorial Library.
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Student Health Insurance waiver period open until Feb. 29.
Students taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,296.00 for student health insurance for spring 2024. You can find out more information regarding the plan at Aetna's website.
If you have comparable insurance and would like to cancel the plan, the Student Health Insurance Enrollment and Waiver site is open until Feb. 29, 2024. You will find the link to Enroll/Waive on the middle left of the page. Please be aware you cannot use a cell phone to access the online waiver, it does not work correctly. Once you complete the waiver, the charge for insurance will be removed from your student account.
The waiver deadline is firm, therefore if you do not waive the student health insurance by Feb. 29, you will be enrolled for coverage under the plan.
Have questions? Email us at studentinsurance@niu.edu.
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Unlock your full potential with personalized nutrition coaching!
Are you tired of the dieting confusion? Struggling to find the balance between health and happiness? Our nutrition coaching program is here to guide you on a journey towards your best self.
Our dedicated coaches specialize in addressing common concerns like:
- Confusion over what, when, or how much to eat.
- Enhancing sports performance and workouts.
- Meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking strategies.
- Body weight and shape satisfaction.
$29 early-bird special student pricing is available until Feb. 15. Visit go.niu.edu/nutritioncoach for more information.
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Change your future while keeping more in your pocket.
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Applying for scholarships is a great way to help pay for your NIU education. Scholarships do not need to be repaid and are awarded based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement and financial need.
You can now search and apply for most NIU scholarships online in MyScholarships. The deadline for many scholarships is January 31, 2024.
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Career Services is here to support you in finding a job on or off campus.
Career Services provides personalized guidance for every step of your college journey. In addition to exploring majors and jobs that fit your goals and interests, they also help build your professional skills and networks, so you're preparing for the workplace as you learn in the classroom. You'll get plenty of support when it's time to search for a job, too—whether you are looking for employment on or off campus.
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Art Express Class for Kids Ages 5-12. Fee Waived for Huskie Families.
CSA Art Express class for children ages 5- 12 has room for even more young artists this semester.
NIU School of Art students teach this popular class in the Art Building with guidance from NIU professor Shei-chau Wang starting Saturday, Feb. 3. All the materials are provided, and students learn about and make art together with kids close to their own age.
The Art Express class fee is waived for all children and grandchildren of NIU employees, NIU retirees and currently enrolled NIU students. However, registration is required for each participating child.
Register online while space is available (select “pay later”), then contact the CSA office to take advantage of our fee waiver offer.
For more information, call the NIU Community School of the Arts at 815-753-1450 or email ksherman2@niu.edu.
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Join NIU Esports, NASCAR Chicago Street Race for Rocket League Rev Up
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, start your engines and head over to the NIU Esports Arena in 100 Altgeld Hall for Rocket League Rev Up. This first-of-its-kind, free-entry event marks the NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s first time working with a university.
This event includes:
- Rocket League tournament: Free entry! Prizes from NASCAR Chicago Street Race for most creative team names and tournament placement. Sign up for the tournament.
- Casual Rocket League gameplay. Drop in for open play and a chance to win door prizes.
- Race the virtual Chicago Street Course on simulators provided by the NASCAR Chicago team.
- NASCAR race cars on site.
- Giveaways provided by the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. No tournament participation is necessary to win.
The event is free to all and family friendly. Learn more at go.niu.edu/RocketLeagueRevUp.
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Celebrate Global Community Engagement Day
Join us the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 to celebrate Global Community Engagement Day.
Stop by our table at the Holmes Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn how you can engage with your community, receive a free "I engage" pin and a chance to win a prize.
Learn more at go.niu.edu/globalengagement.
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- Monday, Jan. 29: Global Community Engagement Week
- Tuesday, Jan. 30: 2024-25 FAFSA Completion Workshop
- Tuesday, Jan. 30: Strategies for Finding Internships and Jobs
- Tuesday, Jan. 30: Huskie League — Student Bowling League
- Tuesday, Jan. 30: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, Jan. 31: Mindfulness and You
- Thursday, Feb. 1: History of the Book Series
- Thursday, Feb. 1: Open Lab @ De La Vega Innovation Lab
- Thursday, Feb. 1: Annual Dr. LaVerne Gyant Black Heritage Lecture and Black Faculty/Staff Reception
- Friday, Feb. 2: Virtual Information Session - De La Vega Innovation Pitch Competition & Incubator Program
- Saturday, Feb. 3: Outdoor Adventures: Snowboard/Ski Day Trip
- Saturday, Feb. 3: Men's Basketball vs Eastern Michigan
- Saturday, Feb. 3: Silent Disco Skating with CAB
- Wednesday, Feb. 7: STEM Café: Good Food: Gardening, Preserving and Sustainable Food Systems
- Thursday, Feb. 8: "Reflections and Observations in Developing the Field"
- Wednesday, April 3: "Resisting Death: Undocumented Immigrants and the Politics of Kidney Failure in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" Professor Milena Melo Tijerina, Ph.D.
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"The Latino Resource Center has been really important in helping me succeed at NIU. I think culture is a huge part of my identify and having the LRC on campus brings me so much comfort. It has created a sense of home away from home. I enjoy attending events and meeting people who help me connect with my Latino roots."
Viviana Cortes
Communicative disorders major
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Are you a perfectionist? How your high standards could be working against you
It’s four in the morning, and you’re triple-checking the verb tenses in your Spanish assignment. You still haven’t handed in that first draft of your history paper because it’s too rough, even though you need your professor’s feedback. You skip studying for a big econ test because unless you can review for three full hours for two straight nights, it’s not worth it.
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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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