The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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The end of the semester is a busy time as you prepare for final exams and wrap up projects, papers and presentations. Being prepared, making time for self-care and having some fun can help you stay motivated throughout the remaining days of the semester.
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Participate in a survey about artificial intelligence.
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Hey Huskies! Share your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and support NIU researchers! Complete a quick 10–15 minute survey for a chance to score a $20 Amazon gift card!
Simply scan the QR code in the image or visit go.niu.edu/0afnij to participate!
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Holmes Student Center adjusts hours for finals/winter break.
The Holmes Student Center will be open during the following times through the end of the semester.
- Through Wednesday, Dec. 13: 7 a.m. to midnight
- Thursday, Dec. 14 – Thursday, Dec. 21: 7 a.m to 10 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22 – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024: Closed
- Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Sunday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Ops Staff will be scheduled at 7:30 a.m.)
- Monday, Jan. 15: Resume 7 a.m. to midnight
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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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There's still time to register for spring classes.
Spring 2024 class registration is underway. 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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NIU Libraries coffee mug and calendar now on sale.
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You can help support University Libraries by purchasing this one-of-a-kind NIU Library insulated mug. The regular price is $20, but NIU students can purchase the mug for $10. All profits go to support our NIU Libraries Textbook Purchase Program.
Show your library mug at Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Founders Memorial Library for 50-cents off hot coffee or tea drinks, or at Cast Iron Coffee on Lucinda Avenue for a 10% discount.
Pay for your mug using the online form below. After you purchase your mug online, you will be emailed a receipt. Please bring that receipt to the Welcome Desk of Founders Memorial Library to receive your mug ($10 of each mug purchase goes to support our library’s Textbook Affordability Fund). For those not in the DeKalb area, mugs can be mailed to you for $5 extra.
Our NIU Library's 2024 calendar is now also on sale. Calendars are $20 each if picked up at Founders Memorial Library, or $25 if mailed out to the address listed during checkout. ($10 of each calendar purchase goes to the Friends of the Libraries Endowment to support library programs and resources.) You may also purchase three calendars for $55 if picked up at Founders Memorial Library, or $60 if mailed out to the address listed during checkout.
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Ombudsperson Office can help you solve end-of-semester challenges.
With the end of the semester approaching, you might have a few problems you just cannot seem to solve. It could be a grade appeal, an ongoing concern with a roommate, financial issues, or other challenges. The Ombudsperson Office provides ways you can navigate an outcome to your concern, and you choose what you do or do not want to do.
The Ombudsperson Office is a place for you to share questions, concerns, and challenges with a neutral party outside of the normal NIU administrative channels. It offers a confidential, non-judgmental, and impartial perspective.
There are four important things to know about the office:
- It is independent and does not advocate for students, employees, or the university. It advocates for appropriate following of policies and procedures and positive experiences for all at NIU.
- Its role is to see things from an impartial point of view.
- It looks for informal ways to help you resolve your concern and can connect you with other resources you need for formal processes if you choose to do so.
- It is a confidential office (with a few exceptions) so you can feel comfortable sharing your concerns.
It is easy to reach the Ombudsperson Office:
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Policy Library update – new policies New 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 new policies before they take effect. The new policies are:
- International Travel Policy and Procedures; comments due by Dec. 30.
- Graduate Assistantships Policy; comments due by Dec. 30.
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review these 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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- Monday, Dec. 4: Scholarship Opportunities for Current Students
- Monday, Dec. 4: CAB Winter Wonderland
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Ellington's: Corn Salad, Cajun-spiced Vegetables, Potatoes, Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo and Beignets
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: End Of Year Celebration at the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Latino Dinner
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Procrastination Café
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Men's Basketball vs Indiana State
- Wednesday, Dec. 6: Paint, Sip, and Sleigh
- Wednesday, Dec. 6: Fall Intramural Volleyball Championships
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Fall Intramural Basketball Championships
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Outdoor Adventures: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga (SUPYO)
- Friday, Dec. 8: Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Campus Strings, "Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland"
- Sunday, Dec. 10: Women's Basketball vs Detroit Mercy
- Monday, Dec. 11: T-RISE Social - RSVP by Dec. 6study
- Wednesday, Dec. 13: STEM Café: Holiday Foods for Health and Pleasure
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"With Engineers Without Borders, I went on a summer trip to Guatemala for two weeks. I volunteered on a construction project to rebuild a house for a family, and it was an amazing experience. I helped with every step, from deconstruction to the end results. I helped level the ground, painted the metal sheeting and dug the holes for the concrete and support posts. I also helped hang the ceiling sheeting and the walls, then mixed the concrete, poured it and leveled it to make the floor."
Blake Howle
Mechanical engineering major
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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Insights
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In March 2024 Northern Illinois University will undergo its regular ten-year comprehensive accreditation evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission. This is a rigorous and comprehensive examination of every aspect of the university’s structure and operations through an Assurance Argument and site visit.
The Higher Learning Commission Assurance Argument is a narrative supported by links to evidence files and is being shared with the campus community for review. Criteria 1 and 2 are now available to review.
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Thinking of pulling an all-nighter? Why you should sleep instead
Do you regularly pull all-nighters to finish assignments or study for exams? It’s a common student habit, but it comes with a major downside: Short, irregular sleep patterns mean you’re likely to lack deep sleep, a critical component for learning.
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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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