The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Develop good study habits.
Being successful in class requires that you prepare and study. Did you know that you should be studying outside of class for two to three hours a week for every credit hour you take? For example, if you register for 16 credit hours, you should study outside of class for at least 32 hours a week. Visit our Student Life website for tips to help you study effectively whether you are by yourself or in a group.
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The All Majors Internship and Job Fair is this Wednesday, Oct. 4
NIU Career Services' All-Majors Internship and Job Fair provides an opportunity for students to connect with employers for internships and full-time, part-time and student employment positions. LinkedIn professional headshots, taken by a photographer from NIU Communications, will be available at no charge during the hours of the career fair.
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Make some music regardless of your major – join us at the School of Music.
Calling all Huskie musicians! Were you part of the band, choir or orchestra in high school, and do you find yourself missing that musical experience? Or are you perhaps looking to learn something entirely new? At our School of Music, all ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. While some ensembles require an audition, several are open enrollment including University Chorus, All-University Steel Band and select world music ensembles.
Ready to get involved or have questions? Reach out to Austyn Menk. We can’t wait to have you join us.
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Ellington's Restaurant opens Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Huskies! Be sure to mark your calendars! Ellington’s Restaurant reopens its doors Tuesday, Oct. 10. Each week, BADM 303 students create and prepare themed meals for you, your friends and your colleagues to enjoy. Service takes place every Tuesday through Dec. 5 (closed Nov. 21). Menus are posted to both our Ellington’s website and the NIU event calendar. We thank you in advance for your continued support as our students gain hands-on experience. No reservations required. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks and debit/credit accepted.
We need your brain! The NIU Speech-Language Hearing Clinic is conducting a study of the effects of COVID-19 “Brain Fog” on short term memory. Participants will be asked to complete a case history, hearing evaluation, tests of cognition, and a brainwave assessment. If you are 18-55 years of age and have normal hearing, are a native English speaker, and no history of drug/alcohol abuse, ADD/ADHD, learning disability, or other neurological disorder, you are eligible. The study will take about three hours and pays $60. Email Matt Wilson at mwilson@niu.edu to learn more.
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Policy Library update – revised policies
Revised policies are open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The revised policies are:
Research with Recombinant DNA or Biological Pathogens: Comments due by Oct. 18
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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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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Make your plans for our 116th Homecoming celebration.
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Make plans for our 116th Homecoming! Cheer the Huskies all week long with a full schedule of events. Join us October 8-15, 2023.
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New Victor E. Huskie statue to be unveiled during Homecoming
Huskie pride will remain on full display in downtown DeKalb even after this year’s 116th Homecoming celebration with the unveiling of a new Victor E. Huskie statue.
Presented by FNBO, the statue will be unveiled at the corner of South Second Street and Lincoln Highway as part of the Homecoming Block Party on Thursday, Oct. 12.
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Get your NIU Homecoming Football tickets.
NIU Huskies Football vs. Ohio University Bobcats Saturday, Oct. 14.
As a student, you get free admission to all Huskie Athletics regular season home events. All student tickets are claimed by the NIU mobile ticket system. We recommend that you download tickets to your phone prior to game day. Before entering the event on game day, simply open the digital wallet on your phone and select the game ticket to be scanned for entry. Get step-by-step instructions on how to add and manage tickets to either your Apple or Android phone.
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- Through Oct. 13: Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM
- Through Oct. 15: Latino Heritage Month
- Monday, Oct. 2: Orientation Leader Information Session (Virtual)
- Monday, Oct. 2: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, Oct. 3: Studio A Cafe
- Tuesday, Oct. 3: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: Food Truck Wednesdays
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: All-Majors Internship and Job Fair
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: Send Silence Packing
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: STEM Café: Ethics, Creativity and the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: NIU Jazz Orchestra & NIU Jazz Ensemble
- Thursday, Oct. 5: LGBTQ+ Trivia Night: LGBTQ+ History Month
- Thursday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 7: School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play
- Friday, Oct. 6: History of the Book Series
- Friday, Oct. 6: Outdoor Adventures: First Friday Evening Hikes
- Sunday, Oct. 8: Kishwaukee Concert Band Concert
- Wednesday, Oct. 11: “Black Legend: The Many Lives of Raúl Grigera and the Power of Racial Storytelling in Argentina”
- Sunday, Oct 15: Closing Reception for "Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..."
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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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"My favorite spot on campus is the Recreation Center. I feel that a good workout can take the stress out of a bad day and help me be more productive and make better decisions."
Sergio Dondiego
Nursing major, nutrition minor
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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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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Insights
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Higher Learning Commission accreditation is not a ranking process, a unit-by-unit evaluation or an opportunity to request more staff or resources.
The HLC site visit is scheduled for March 25-26, 2024.
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Counseling and Consultation Services is excited to bring Send Silence Packing to the MLK Commons on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain location in the HSC OASIS space).
For more than a decade, the Send Silence Packing® display has traveled the country to end the silence that surrounds mental illness and suicide. Send Silence Packing encourages people to seek out resources for themselves, friends or loved ones. Trained professionals are on hand at each stop and thousands of mental health resources are distributed.
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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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