The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Save the Date for our 116th Homecoming
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We're excited to welcome Huskies home for our 116th Homecoming celebration happening the week of Oct. 8-15, 2023
Visit niu.edu/homecoming for a sneak peek of what we have planned and stay tuned for more to come!
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Have an idea for a Homecoming event? Apply for a Homecoming Grant!
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 NIU Huskie Pride 116th Homecoming Grant Competition.
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 8-15, 2023.
Proposals will be selected, and awarded up to $500 each, based on need and available funding. Whether you are submitting individually or with others, your formal proposal needs to include the following items:
- Identify whether the event is a new or an existing homecoming event.
- Explanation of what the event or project is and how your idea promotes Huskie pride during homecoming (500 words maximum).
- Detailed budget, breaking down how the money will be disbursed (500 words maximum).
Homecoming is about celebrating NIU pride and coming together as a Huskie community. Special consideration will be given to proposals that engage new partners, create new collaborations, and provide the foundation for projects that will promote Huskie pride throughout the year.
Once you have completed your proposal, you can submit it here. The deadline to submit your material is Friday, April 14, 2023.
For more information or questions, contact President Staff Fellow Jessica Nunez at jtotz1@niu.edu.
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SHARE your voice.
As an NIU student we need your voice. Help the university by taking the next few minutes to use your voice and complete the NIU campus climate survey called SHARE. The confidential information gathered through the SHARE survey will help NIU provide you and other Huskies with specific support and resources.
Completing the survey gives you a chance to win a $20 Starbucks gift card.
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Ombudsperson can help you.
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The Office of the Ombudsperson provides support for university-related concerns outside of formal administrative channels. They provide impartial and objective options for resolving conflicts, harassment, discrimination, financial concerns, roommate and housing challenges, workplace problems, unethical behavior and a variety of other issues. While they cannot impose solutions, they can identify options and strategies for resolution.
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Undergraduate research funding available.
Are you looking to get paid to do research? The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning supports a culture of undergraduate research by offering two funding opportunities: the Student Engagement Fund (SEF) and the Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity Grant (READ). Both opportunities allow students to get paid to do research with a faculty member and/or receive project supply and travel funds. This is a great opportunity to work with faculty on campus and get hands-on learning within your field of interest. For more information or to apply visit Undergraduate Research Funding.
Time to spring clean your nutrition!
Get a fresh start to spring with feel-good nutrition habits. Feeling sluggish? Lacking meal and snack ideas? Not sure where to start? NIU Recreation is offering a midterm price drop on one-on-one nutrition coaching starting now. Get access to your coach through the end of the semester for a one-time price of $20. In addition to meeting with a nutrition coach, get access to online learning modules on nutrition for fitness and intuitive eating. Get started!
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 and evening shifts available. Applications are due by March 10, 2023.
See job posting on Huskies Get Hired or visit niusteamcamps.com. Contact NIU STEAM at STEAMcamps@niu.edu with questions.
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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. The deadline for nominations is March 19, 2023.
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Would you make a good science teacher?
NIU offers you the chance to find out. Participate in a science teaching experience at a local high school from May 14 to 19, 2023. You will receive an $800 stipend and complimentary hotel room and meals. Apply now; the priority deadline is April 1, 2023. Learn more about the NOYCE summer science teaching experience.
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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. All CURE presenters must register by March 10, 2023.
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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Attend the upcoming Cure Info Session on March 6.
Learn more about the 2023 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), including information on the registration process, conference format and finding sources for your academic poster. The information center will be at the Holmes Student Center from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Lincoln Room.
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- Through March 31: Women's History Month
- Monday, March 6: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, March 7: Ellington's: BBQ Chicken Legs or Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese, Glazed Carrots, Vegan Cajun Red Beans and Rice, and Cinnamon Rolls
- Tuesday, March 7: Government, Public and Social Services, Health and Wellness Fair
- Tuesday, March 7: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, March 8: SHARE Survey Day
- Wednesday, March 8: Italian Special Dinner
- Wednesday, March 8: CAB Game Night
- Wednesday, March 8: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Wednesday, March 8: NIU Jazz Orchestra and NIU Jazz Ensemble
- Thursday, March 9: Jamaica Special Dinner
- Friday, March 10: Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, "Spring Pops Concert"
- Sunday, March 12: Kishwaukee Concert Band
- Monday, March 13: Huskie Fresh: Gyros with Greek Potatoes order deadline
- Wednesday, March 15: STEM Café: Microbrewing: The Science of Beer Flavors
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"The best method I have seen students use to make study groups for their classes is by just asking students in their classes for their contact info. Although this can be intimidating to many students, most students are open to meeting others outside of school and helping not only themselves, but also their fellow Huskies succeed."
Diana Alvarez
Health sciences major
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Full-body warm-up for any type of workout
The best workouts start with an effective, dynamic warm-up to prepare your body for the exercise it’s about to perform. You might be tempted to jump right into your workout without warming up—but I encourage you not to skip this essential step!
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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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