The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Our Huskie Buses get you where you need to go.
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As the weather begins to cool off, you may want to get around campus and the DeKalb community by riding a Huskie Bus. If you're new to public transit, riding for the first time. Learn more about how NIU's Huskie Bus Line works for you. Our bus lines run across campus and around DeKalb and event take you to Elburn, too!
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2024-2025 FAFSA opening delayed until December.
In case you haven’t yet heard the news, the launch date for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been extended from Oct. 1 until sometime in December.
With a revamp of the FAFSA experience underway, a specific go-live date has yet to be announced. More information can be found here: StudentAid.gov/decemberfafsa.
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Take the B.A.R.K.S. survey and tell us your thoughts on sustainability.
Share your thoughts on NIU’s campus sustainability efforts through the BARKS survey and enter to win a $20 gift card to Huskie Books and Gear! The survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and answer questions about behaviors, attitudes, resources and knowledge of sustainability (B.A.R.K.S.). Your responses will be recorded for future campus sustainability efforts.
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Founders Library is your one-stop shop for academic support.
As we approach the middle of the semester, be sure to reach out for help if you are struggling in a class. The Huskie Academic Success Center and the Math Assistance Center are both part of the Learning Commons located in Founders Memorial Library and can help you succeed in your classes—whether you are looking for help with writing, a tutor for a specific class or help with research.
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Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Spring 2024 class registration begins on Nov. 6 and now is the time to start preparing. 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 by click on Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service.
- 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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For third consecutive year, NIU awarded as top college for diversity
A trailblazer for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), NIU once again has earned national accolades.
The university received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in education. Read more.
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NIU's Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center’s inaugural The Real Talk Conference: Bridging Race, Identity and Community is happening on Friday Oct. 27, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center. Registration is now open.
In a cross-divisional partnership between the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the conference will offer space to engage in powerful conversations that promote understanding, increase empathy and facilitate change in our community. Experience dynamic speakers and interactive sessions led by NIU's students, faculty, staff and community members. Keynote speakers include Dr. Tia Brown McNair and Ainka Jackson and featured speakers include Dr. Caleb Stephens, Michelle Donahoe and Dr. LaVonya Bennett. Learn more about the speakers and the conference by visiting go.niu.edu/real-talk-conference.
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Football Game Day parking lot closures.
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, NIU is hosting a home football game that will impact parking. The following parking lots will be closed beginning at midnight Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, and will reopen one hour after the football game ends:
- Lot PS, southwest of Stevenson Towers.
- Lots L and K, southeast of the stadium.
- Lots H and 35, west of Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
- Stadium Drives North, East, South and West.
Vehicles left in these lots without an NIU Football Game Day Parking pass may be relocated at the owner’s expense.
Students and faculty/staff who usually park in these areas are asked to seek alternative legal parking solutions during this time frame. To determine whether this will impact you, please review the map so that you can plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Parking Services at 815-753-1045 or via email at parking@niu.edu.
Nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Contributions to International Education Awards are now being accepted. The award winners will be announced during International Education Week (Nov. 13-17) at the International Recognition Reception which takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center.
We’re seeking nominations for the following awards:
- Outstanding Department Contribution to International Education at NIU.
- Outstanding International Educator.
- Outstanding Staff Contribution to International Education.
- Outstanding Student Contribution to International Education (for a domestic student and a nonimmigrant student).
The due date for nominations is Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
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- Monday, Oct. 16: Film Screening: Above and Below the Ground
- Monday, Oct. 16: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: Ellington's: BBQ Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf, Zuppa Toscana, Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes, Beet Salad, Asparagus, Blueberry Cobbler and Butter Cake
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: Graduate and Professional School Fair
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: Asian American Resource Center Presents: Fall Festival!
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: Procrastination Café
- Tuesday, Oct. 17: Charles Tillman presents "Unleash Your Potential: Lessons from On and Off the Gridiron."
- Wednesday, Oct. 18: Food Truck Wednesdays
- Wednesday, Oct. 18: Neptune Hall Limits Special Dinner
- Wednesday, Oct. 18: Food Fight: Win Your Inner Battle with Intuitive Eating
- Wednesday, Oct. 18: Take Back the Night
- Wednesday, Oct. 18: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Thursday, Oct. 19: Love Shouldn't Hurt
- Thursday, Oct. 19: 2023 Merritt Address: “First they came for me…” Educational Implications of A.I.’s Instrumentarian Power and Its Neoslavery.
- Thursday, Oct. 19 though Saturday, Oct. 21: School of Theatre and Dance presents: The Caucasian Chalk Circle
- Friday, Oct. 20: New Book Reception for Sean Farrell, NIU History Department
- Friday, Oct. 20: NIU Wind Symphony
- Saturday, Oct. 21: Football vs Eastern Michigan University
- Sunday, Oct. 22: Outdoor Adventures: Day Hike at Starved Rock
- Sunday, Oct. 29: SoulCollage® Workshop: An Artistic Approach to Loss and Letting Go
- Tuesday, Oct. 31: Outdoor Adventures: Halloween Campfire
- Wednesday, Nov. 1: CISLL Show and Share
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Charles Tillman presents "Unleash Your Potential: Lessons from On and Off the Gridiron."
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Charles “Peanut” Tillman—former Chicago Bear, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year awardee and one of the best cornerbacks of his era—is coming to NIU to speak about his journey to the NFL and beyond the gridiron. He'll share his insights on building the champion within that impacts the greater community at NIU, home and future communities after graduation.
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"Make contact with your teachers. Go to office hours — we like it! This personal connection can make a lot of difference."
Molly McNett
Instructor, Department of English
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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Insights
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The Higher Learning Commission accreditation process includes a self-study – NIU prepares an in-depth self-evaluation report that measures performances with the standards set by HLC – and a site visit when a peer review team selected by HLC conducts an on-site program inspection and reviews the self-study report.
The HLC site visit is scheduled for March 25-26, 2024.
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Save the date for Well-O-Ween events
Scared for what’s to come this semester? Beginning Monday, Oct. 23, jopumpkinin us for a week of Halloween-themed wellness and self-care activities to send those spooky thoughts to the grave!
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