The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Healing and Reconciliation: A Dialogue with Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli Family Members
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Join us on Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Altgeld Auditorium as we host the American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum to learn from bereaved Palestinian and Israeli family members, as they share their stories of loss and their unique choice of reconciliation. Individuals attending are asked to register using the link provided.
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 NIU Huskie Pride 117th Homecoming Grant Competition. Submission are due by Friday, April 5.
Do you have an idea for a homecoming event that you would like to see on campus, or want to enhance an existing homecoming event? The Homecoming Executive Committee invites all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to submit formal proposals for review! Homecoming will be October 13-20, 2024.
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Discover majors and careers that may be of interest to you!
The Major and Career Exploration Fair will be held in the Regency Room at the Holmes Student Center throughout the Week of March 25 through 29.
Each day will be dedicated to exploring different majors and careers available based upon your interests. Please see the listing below for the dates the major and career areas you are interested in will be featured.
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Class registration opens April 1, 2024.
Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2024 classes. While registration opens on April 1, your registration date may vary based upon the number of credits you have earned. 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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Move Forward Faster with UNIV 301
Fall 2024 Registration begins April 1. If you’re looking to get ready for your career or graduate school, consider taking UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches working in a variety of industries. As mentors, they provide you with valuable feedback and insights, so you’re better prepared for your future after NIU.
Nearly 800 Huskies have enrolled in UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022 and the course will be offered in three sections in the fall. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2024 via MyNIU during registration.
Benefits of the course include:
- Small class size. You’ll be on a team with 5-8 other Huskies from a variety of majors.
- Completely online and once-a-week. You’ll meet with your Leadership Coach and teammates once a week online either Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Career exploration and preparation. You’ll develop a professional portfolio, including strong interview skills, a competitive resume and a professional Linked In profile.
- Hands-on learning with leading companies. You’ll work with your teammates on creating solutions for real companies and real clients in Chicagoland and beyond.
- Long-lasting support. Once you complete the Braven Accelerator course you’ll be paired with a mentor who will continue to support you throughout your academic and professional career planning.
Learn more about UNIV 301 HERE.
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Parking Pay Stations to accept contactless payment
The two parking pay stations located at the Carroll Avenue visitor pay lot will be updated to accept contactless credit card payments. Contactless payment provides an industry-leading layer of card data security to ensure that no cardholder data is exposed during the payment transaction. This means users will have the ability to tap their cards or pay via Google Pay or Apple Pay. These two pay stations will still accept cash.
The pay-by-space pay stations located at Anderson Hall, Peters Campus Life and the Recreation Center will be decommissioned and replaced by AMP Mobile Pay. Cash transactions will be discontinued at these locations.
These changes to the pay stations will be implemented no later than March 31, 2024.
Questions regarding these changes can be directed to parking@niu.edu.
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Updates made to campus printing.
We’ve updated our print environment. You will see Ricoh devices where there were Canons and the web address for printing has changed. There is signage at each device with QR codes if you need assistance. You can also review the below
To Print, Copy or Scan you will need:
- Your NIU One Card
- Will access your print account using the card reader on the printer
- Buy your OneCard from the OneCard office in Founders Library Room
- Funds in your Husky Bucks Account
- Print your file using Web Print
- Location of the Printers (the locations have not changed, but if you are uncertain where to find a printer…)
- Release your print job
If you would like to read more about the new Print environment you can visit our new page here:https://www.niu.edu/doit/services/document/anywhereprints/index.shtml.
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Price cut! Spring-clean your nutrition habits with a nutrition coach.
You’re feeling the end-of-semester struggle and need a boost. What better time of year to create a fresh start to your eating habits and finish your spring semester strong. NIU Recreation is dropping the student price for nutrition coaching to only $29. Learn how to eat the right amount and types of food for your body to power you through to May and get you ready for a great summer. Get started with a nutrition coach before April 15 to take advantage of this super offer.
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Through March 31: Women's History Month
Monday, March 18: Introduction to Oneida Culture & Lifeways
Monday, March 18: Greek Week- Huskie Den Hangout
Tuesday, March 19: Greek Week- Get Ahead with the Greeks
Tuesday, March 19: Ellington's: Moussaka, Stuffed Peppers, Shopska Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini and Banista
Tuesday, March 19: Women in STEM Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 19: Procrastination Café
Wednesday, March 20: International Women’s Day Panel
Wednesday, March 20: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Wednesday, March 20: Mindfulness and You
Wednesday, March 20: Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series: International Roundtable on Climate Change
Wednesday, March 20: Jazz Fest Special Dinner
Wednesday, March 20: Greek Week- Dog Toy Making Service Event
Thursday, March 21: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
Thursday, March 21: CISLL Spring 2024 Show and Share
Thursday, March 21: Supreme Court of Illinois to Hear Oral Arguments at NIU
Thursday, March 21: Nep-Tra Special Dinner
Thursday, March 21: Healing and Reconciliation: A Dialogue with Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli Family Members
Thursday, March 21: Greek Week- Community Siblinghood Event
Friday, March 22: CAB Drag Show
Monday, March 25: Higher Learning Commission Open Forum for Students
Tueday, March 26: "Making Our History - Artists Render Lincoln's Legacies" Exhibition
Tuesday, March 26: NIU Rec Kids Escape - Spring Break
Thursday, March 28: NIU Rec Kids Escape - Spring Break
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.
Tuesday, April 16: Unite for Recovery: Bridging Healthcare Perspectives in Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Saturday, April 20: 2024 Northern Illinois Regional History Conference
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"There's a real benefit to asking questions in class when you're around your professor and other students. You're also able to experience more than just looking at the slides or skipping class. I've also made some really cool friends who I wouldn't have met if I hadn't gone to class, so I definitely think there's a benefit to going to class regularly. Plus, you get the points for attendance, which are basically free points!"
Olivia Zapf
History and political science double major
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Five Ways to Reduce Stress at NIU
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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