The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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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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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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Register to attend the Ignite Institute.
The Ignite Institute, powered by LeaderShape, is a leadership retreat for NIU students. This four-day retreat takes place at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center in Oregon, Illinois, from May 13 to 16, 2024. It’s a valuable opportunity to:
- Build skills to help you lead with passion and integrity.
- Explore your personal values in the context of your community.
- Develop your vision for creating a more equitable and caring society.
There is no cost to participate. Transportation, meals, lodging and materials will be provided.
For more information, contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
Eligibility and Registration
Participation in the Ignite Institute is free. However, if you register for the institute and do not attend, your student account will be charged $150. Registration is open until April 5 or until spots are filled.
To register, click the link below and create an account on the LeaderShape site. Once you have created an account you can finish your registration. Register today!
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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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Presidents Student Service and Leadership Awards Application is live.
The Presidential Student Service Leadership Awards Ceremony honors students who have made a significant contribution to our NIU community. We recognize these students in a variety of categories including class standing (freshman through graduate level), the Steven Agee II award, our multiple student organization awards, and our Presidential Student Service and Leadership Award.
Students who are interested in applying for any of these awards should visit our Student Involvement website to review the different awards, and complete the application process. Those who are looking to complete a recommendation for a student or would like to nominate a student can do so here too. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
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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:
- Policies Pertaining to Graduate Assistantships by April 19.
- Conflicts of Interest in Research for Public Health Services and Department of Energy Awardees by April 24.
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the 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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Eggsplore NIU Recreation
Join us for the ultimate mid-semester adventure at Eggsplore NIU Recreation Center. Embark on an exciting egg hunt around the facility, accompanied by cozy campfires and delicious s'mores. Get your groove on with energizing Zumba sessions, challenge yourself with crate climbing and enjoy a food demo with tasty samples. Exciting prizes await, including Starbucks and Qdoba coupons, NIU-themed gear, free nutrition coaching/personal training sessions, candy and more. All are welcome to join in for the free festivities.
For more information, check out go.niu.edu/eggsplore.
To register for a Zumba class, head to go.niu.edu/zumba.
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Through March 31: Women's History Month
Monday, March 25: Higher Learning Commission Open Forum for Students
Tuesday, March 26: Ellington's: Roast Turkey Breast, Honey-glazed Ham, Broccoli Casserole, Mashed Potato Salad, Strawberry Pretzel Salad and Dump Cake
Tuesday, March 26: NIU Softball Mental Health Awareness Game
Tuesday, March 26: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Tuesday, March 26: Procrastination Café
Tueday, March 26: "Making Our History - Artists Render Lincoln's Legacies" Exhibition
Wednesday, March 27: Transgender Day of Visibility: Taking and Making Space
Wednesday, March 27: Race and the Law Conversation on “Environmental Racism”
Wednesday, March 27: Mindfulness and You
Thursday, March 28: Songs of the Brave: Women in US History
Thursday, March 28: The Art of the Steelpan: A Lecture by Board of Trustees Professor Liam Teague
Thursday, March 28: Baseball Opening Day Event at the Grill at Huskie Den
Thursday, March 28: Kim Blaeser (Anishinaabe) Poetry Reading
Friday, March 29: NIU Softball Greek/ Campus Club Day
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.
Thursday, April 4: Eggsplore NIU Recreation Center
Friday, April 5: Spring 2024 Colloquium (GRADCOMM)
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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"I believe that all the offices and departments at NIU have diligently, efficiently and collaboratively fulfilled their roles in ensuring the safety and success of students. Nevertheless, I find that the police department and health services have played especially crucial roles in contributing to my sense of security, support and overall success."
Johnson Kwame Wor
Art and design education doctoral student
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Power pose your way to a quick confidence boost
From exams to job interviews to attending a party solo, life is full of potentially stressful events. You’ve prepared as much as you could, and now it’s time to get in there and do your best. And yet your nerves persist, wreaking havoc on your composure. What you need is an instant confidence boost. Introducing: the power pose.
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