The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Get started on understanding your finances with GradReady.
As an NIU student, you have access to GradReady, 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 niu.edu/student-life for more NIU resources to help you navigate your finances.
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Become a Northern Ambassador.
Northern Ambassadors have a tremendous and well-documented impact on recruiting prospective students to NIU. Our Northern Ambassadors are a fun, proud and passionate group who conduct campus tours and share NIU insights through student panels and other recruitment initiatives.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Huskie, complete our application online by Feb. 29, 2024.
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Special Collections and Archives accepting fellowship applications.
The NIU Libraries Special Collections and Archives welcomes applications for three fellowship programs to fund student and professional research based on the library's rare book and special collection holdings:
- Horatio Alger Society Fellowship for the Study of American Popular Culture — One award of up to $2,000 for visiting scholars, with emphasis on the use of our Horatio Alger Jr., Edward Stratemeyer, 19th-century dime novels and other American popular culture collections.
- Pick-Laudati Rare Books and Special Collections Fellowship — One award of up to $1,000 for visiting scholars using materials from any of the RBSC's collecting areas.
- NIU Student Scholar Rare Books and Special Collections Fellows — Three awards of up to $500 each for NIU graduate students or rising seniors from any discipline to develop research and creative projects around the rare books and special collections.
Applications for the Horatio Alger Society, Pick-Laudati and Student Scholar fellowships are due April 15, 2024. For more details on terms, eligibility and submission instructions please visit the fellowship webpage. Inquiries about these fellowships may be sent to rbsc@niu.edu.
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The Sexual Harassment, Assault and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) survey opens Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. All students over 18 are invited and encouraged to complete the SHARE survey. Questions concerning relationships, sexual conduct, consent, dating violence and safety will be asked throughout. All data collected is anonymous and confidential. On average, the survey takes 15 minutes to complete. The SHARE survey gives the university and Illinois essential information on students’ relationship experiences.
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DoIT to update security certificates At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 the Division of Information Technology will renew the security certificates used to authenticate to NIUWireless. This renewal process happens annually. Users may notice that they have to accept the new certificate or reconnect to NIUWireless.
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Anywhere Print Update Project
The Anywhere Print Update Project is continuing to roll-out Departmental printers to across Campus. This week we are targeting Graham and Alumni Center on Monday; Gabel, Building Services, Physical Plant, and Dorland on Wednesday; HSC and Anderson on Friday. DoIT has been working with distributed IT to ensure that the new Papercut client is installed on users’ computers. If you would like to read more about the new Print environment you can visit the DoIT website. We also have 3 open sessions where anyone can stop by and get an overview and ask questions from a trainer. These will take place at Founders Memorial Library on:
- Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Thursday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The current plan is still forecasting completing the project by the end of March. A dashboard has been create to indicate what printers have been replaced and the estimated date for upcoming swaps.
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Student Health Insurance waiver period open until Feb. 29.
Students taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,296.00 for student health insurance for spring 2024. You can find out more information regarding the plan at Aetna's website.
If you have comparable insurance and would like to cancel the plan, the Student Health Insurance Enrollment and Waiver site is open until Feb. 29, 2024. You will find the link to Enroll/Waive on the middle left of the page. Please be aware you cannot use a cell phone to access the online waiver, it does not work correctly. Once you complete the waiver, the charge for insurance will be removed from your student account.
The waiver deadline is firm, therefore if you do not waive the student health insurance by Feb. 29, you will be enrolled for coverage under the plan.
Have questions? Email us at studentinsurance@niu.edu.
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NIU STEAM is Hiring Summer Camp Counselors
NIU STEAM is looking for dedicated summer camp counselors to lead and supervise campers while encouraging them to explore, learn, grow and have fun in a high-quality STEAM education environment.
Day, evening and overnight shifts available. Priority will be given to applications received by March 15.
See job posting on Huskies Get Hired or visit niusteamcamps.com.
Contact NIU STEAM at STEAMcamps@niu.edu for questions.
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month.
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The Center for Black Studies in collaboration with partners across Northern Illinois University, organizes events every February to celebrate Black Heritage Month. All NIU students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend Black Heritage Month programs to recognize, learn and celebrate the central role of Black diasporic experiences in U.S. History and globally – past, present, and future.
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Through Feb. 29: Black Heritage Month
Monday, Feb. 26 through Friday, March 1: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Monday, Feb. 26: Education Job Fair
Monday, Feb. 26: Study Abroad Open House
Tuesday, Feb. 27: CEET Job and Internship Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 27: Ellington's: Chicken Saltimbocca, Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad, Risotto, Zuppa Toscana, Tiramisu and Cannoli
Tuesday, Feb. 27: Procrastination Café
Wednesday, Feb. 28: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 28: Mindfulness and You
Wednesday, Feb. 28: Women's Basketball vs Toledo
Wednesday, Feb. 28: NIU Wind Symphony Concert
Thursday, Feb. 29 through Saturday, March 2: Witch
Friday, March 1: Cor Cantiamo, Ensemble-in-Residence
Saturday, March 2: Northern Ambassador Selections Workshop
Sunday, March 3: Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and University Chorus
Wednesday, March 6: STEM Café: The Past, Present and Future of Weather Forecasting
Thursday, March 7: History of the Book Series
Wednesday, April 3: "Resisting Death: Undocumented Immigrants and the Politics of Kidney Failure in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" Professor Milena Melo Tijerina, Ph.D.
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Discover Your Voice: Unleash Your Storytelling Potential with Rob Caskie.
Embark on an unforgettable journey with South Africa's famed storyteller, Rob Caskie. Learn how Caskie built a 24-year professional career out of storytelling as he reveals his formula and success strategies.
Join Caskie for his first NIU appearance from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Music Building Recital Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb, IL 60115.
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"I really try and get my schoolwork done the day it is assigned. By getting assignments done earlier, I can devote more time to working and spending time with friends and family. Self-care is also important! There is no shame in taking time for yourself so that you can better succeed in school. I also like to plan out my week by using a calendar journal. This way, I know exactly what I need to do for each class and can take each assignment day by day."
Gina Fiorenza
Political science major, with minors in history and social change leadership
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
This year’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW) is scheduled for February 26 – March 1, 2024 with the theme “every BODY is a part of the pack.”
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