The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Research, writing and technology support—all in one convenient location.
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The Founders Learning Commons, located in the center of campus at Founders Memorial Library, has everything Huskies need to succeed! Find answers to questions, and get research, writing, and technology help and support. You can even find collaboration spaces to meet with classmates or grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
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Get started on understanding your finances with GradReady.
As an NIU student, you have access to GradReady. It's an interactive website with tools and information to help you succeed, financially and in other areas of your life. You'll learn about paying for college, creating a budget, loan repayment and much more. As you learn, you'll keep track of your progress with badges.
Visit the Student Life website for more NIU resources to help you navigate your finances.
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Law students needed as judges for Mock Trial championship.
NIU Mock Trial is excited to co-host the American Mock Trial Association's Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS) mock trial tournament March 10-12 at the Kane County Judicial Center in Geneva, Illinois. We are inviting judges, lawyers and law students to volunteer to judge one or more round of trials. If you have any questions, please email Professor Mitch Pickerill (pick@niu.edu). Sign up today.
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 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.
Open forum scheduled for Dean of CHHS candidate.
The campus community has the opportunity to participate in an in-person open forum where they can meet and ask questions of a candidate for the position of Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University. The Open Forum is scheduled Friday, February 24, 2023 in Altgeld Hall Room 315 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. A Zoom link is provided for those unable to attend in-person.
The session will last 60 minutes and all participants, virtual or in-person, are encouraged to fill out an evaluation of the candidate which will be sent that afternoon.
The name of the candidate will be released 48-72 hours before their visit to campus. View more information about the search for the Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences by visiting the Provost’s Office website.
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Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) registration now open.
The Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) is NIU's annual undergraduate research symposium. CURE provides NIU students with the opportunity to formally present faculty-mentored undergraduate research, artistry and engagement projects that they have participated in during the academic year. Register today to present at the conference.
During the in-person research symposium on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 students from all colleges will showcase projects they are completing or have completed as part of a capstone or senior project, community engagement project or course, independent study or funded research and artistry program through posters and exhibits for a chance to place in their respective award category.
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Nominations sought for David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching.
Do you know a classroom innovators? Faculty in all content areas using technology in their classrooms may apply for the David W. Raymond Award for the Use of Technology in Teaching.
- Our Raymond Grant awards $1,000 annually.
- All tenured/tenure-track faculty are eligible.
- Faculty may be nominated by students, colleagues or themselves.
Interested? Visit our website to learn more. Questions and nominations can be directed to katja@niu.edu or j-gray@niu.edu. This award is sponsored by the Committee for the Improvement of Undergraduate Academic Experience.
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Scholarship opportunity for future science teachers.
Want to share your positivity for protons? Can you "cell" young people on the importance of biology? Do you have the right chemistry for the classroom?
Check out the NIU NOYCE Scholarship Program for students who want to become science teachers. You could be eligible to receive a $40,000 scholarship to cover your junior and senior years’ tuition and expenses at NIU! The priority deadline to apply is March 1, 2023.
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month.
We are celebrating Black Heritage Month with a variety of events and programs throughout February centered on the them of The Black Resistance. Be sure to join us for Judas and the Black Messiah Film Screening and Panel Discussion at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Egyptian Theatre Visit the NIU Calendar for a complete list of Black Heritage Month events or contact Gaylen Rivers at grivers1@niu.edu for more information.
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- moneyThrough Feb. 28: Black Heritage Month
- Monday, Feb. 20: BOT Professorship Lecture: Anne Britt
- Monday, Feb. 20: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, Feb. 21: Ellington's: Shrimp or Veggie Étouffée, Cajun Rice, Roasted Vegetables and Bread Pudding
- Tuesday, Feb. 21: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, Feb. 22: Rest is Resistance in collaboration with the Office of Prevention Education and Outreach
- Wednesday, Feb. 22: Chilling with Therapy Dog Chase
- Thursday, Feb. 23: CHHS Black Heritage Month event - NIU alumna, Dominique Johnson, '08
- Thursday, Feb. 23: Judas and the Black Messiah Film Screening and Panel Discussion
- Friday, Feb. 24: Open forum for Dean of CHHS candidate
- Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26: in a word - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Saturday, Feb. 25: Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan
- Monday, Feb. 27: Huskie Fresh Celebrates Women's History Month: Chicken Fajita Skillet order deadline
- Saturday, March 4: WNIJ Live Presents: An Evening with Scott Horsley
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"I was actively using NIU Career Services. From UNIV 301 and UNIV 302 classes, I understood the power of networking. I started expanding my network by connecting with lots of NIU alumni in my field. It was surprising to see the alumni engagement and how they always find a way to help fellow huskies. Huskies always help each other. I can say happily that they take protecting the pack very seriously!"
Bramma Sakthi Panneerkai Perusal
M.S. Management information systems graduate
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Start your day mindfully with this guided shower meditation
As students, we tend to have many concerns on our minds: complex timelines, looming deadlines, activities to juggle, and new and old relationships that need our attention. Despite our busy schedules, one thing most of us manage to fit into our daily routine is a shower.
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