The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Five Ways to Reduce Stress at NIU
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Juggling college with work, family, friends and life can get a little crazy sometimes. We all need a little help along the way. Be sure to take advantage of the resources we offer to help you keep the worry at bay.
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Last chance to 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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Startup Standup: Hackathon Meets Improv Comedy, Saturday, Oct. 28. Startup Standup is a one-of-a-kind event that blends the worlds of improvisation, storytelling, pitching, product development and comedy to create a unique and engaging experience. The event highlight is the participants' showcase, where the spirit of a hackathon meets the excitement of improv comedy. In this competition-like scenario, participant teams are given random innovation elements to create a fictional product and then pitch it in a fun and entertaining way. Free food and snacks provided.
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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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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. 23: Well-o-Ween Cooking Demo: Franken-Stir Fry
- Monday, Oct. 23: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, Oct. 24: Ellington's: Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, BBQ Chicken, Biscuits, Potato Salad, Soup and Pudding
- Tuesday, Oct. 24: Chilling With Chase
- Tuesday, Oct. 24: Healthy Relationships Start with You
- Tuesday, Oct. 24: Cultural Appropriation Conversation with ADEI
- Tuesday, Oct. 24: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, Oct. 25: Food Truck Wednesdays
- Wednesday, Oct. 25: I Stand With Immigrants - Day of Action
- Wednesday, Oct. 25: Halloween is the Queerest Holiday: The Sequel
- Wednesday, Oct. 25: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Thursday, Oct. 26: Lunch & Learn: Healthy Soils and Sustainable Agriculture
- Thursday, Oct. 26: Chill and Chills: A Well-being Event
- Thursday, Oct. 26: Orientation Leader Information Session
- Thursday, Oct. 26: Huskie Madness presented by NIU Basketball and CAB
- Thursday, Oct. 26: Outdoor Adventures: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga (SUPYO)
- Friday, Oct. 27: The Real Talk Conference: Bridging Race, Identity, and Community
- Friday, Oct. 27: Women's Volleyball vs Akron - Black Out
- Saturday, Oct. 28: Women's Volleyball vs Buffalo - Wear Pink | Team Impact Cancer Awareness
- 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
- Friday, Nov. 3: Outdoor Adventures: First Friday Evening Hikes
- Friday, Nov. 10: Rec Fitness: Free High Fitness Demo Class
- Thursday, Nov. 16: "Havana’s Black Renaissance" - by filmmaker Juanamaría Cordones-Cook, Ph.D.
- Thursday, Nov. 16: "Decolonizing AfroLatinidades: The Field of Afro-Latinx Studies" - Treinta y tres Keynote
- Friday, Nov. 17: Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad
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"You don't know what you don't know. By attending class, I have the regular opportunity to learn from my professors and peers. The format in which we study and discuss our work allows for a large portion of our learning to come from group dynamics and engagement, which is highly valuable to the education process."
Nicholas Dertinger
English literature doctoral student
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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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Chill and Chills: A Well-being Event
Join us for a ghoulish night of wellness fun. Activities include mindful pumpkin painting, a spooky scavenger hunt, a boo-tiful photo wall, wellness bingo and more. Pet a therapy dog and enjoy free Halloween treats. See you there. If you dare!
Thursday, October 26 at 4 to 8 p.m.
Holmes Student Center, Oasis Space
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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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