The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Academic assistance available when you need it.
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If you’re struggling with the content of a course, a good first step is to contact your professor. You can talk with them after class, send them an email or meet with them during office hours.
Your academic advisor is another great resource. They can help you set goals, understand academic requirements and guide you in course selection. Schedule an appointment with them every semester using the Navigate Student app.
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Sign up to participate in NIU Cares: Day of Service.
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NIU Cares brings together NIU students, faculty, staff and alumni to serve and support the DeKalb community for our annual day of service on Friday, April 21, 2023.
This year we are partnering with a number of local groups, businesses and agencies to assist them with a variety of projects. Volunteers will be assigned to a location and a project when they arrive. The projects may include painting, gardening and trash cleanup.
The day will kick off at 9 a.m. in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium where you will meet your service team, enjoy a complimentary breakfast, get a free t-shirt and learn about your service project. Then, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you'll take part in your service project. Transportation will be provided to your assigned location and back to Altgeld once you’re done.
Sign in to Huskie Hub with your NIU credentials to register your student organization or sign up individually by Wednesday, April 12
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Northern Star Treasure Hunt 2023
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The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt returns to campus starting April 10. Find the Northern Star paperweight and you’ve won approximately $300 in gift certificates and other prizes such as mugs, candles and more.
The Northern Star will release clues on a daily basis from Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14 to help participants put the pieces together and find where the Northern Star’s labeled acrylic paperweight is hidden. The location will be outside on NIU’s campus.
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See something, say something.
NIU Police want every Huskie to help make campus safer by reporting crime to their anonymous tip line at 815-753-8477, by using their anonymous online tip form, or by phone via the NIU Safe App.
Use the tipline to report illegal activities and/or violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Individuals providing a tip that leads to an arrest or a finding of guilt, for select offenses, will be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $300. Those earning a reward will be directed to a local bank where they can pick up the money by providing their code.
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Those submitting a tip will never be asked for identifying information and will be issued a code to ensure anonymity.
Tips may also be submitted to DeKalb Police by sending an anonymous text to “67823” and starting the message with “AlertDeKalb,” or to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272 or by emailing crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org.
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Class registration is underway.
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Summer and Fall 2023 class registration is underway.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2023 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
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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Jump start your career with UNIV 301.
Registration begins April 3. 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 400 Huskies have already completed UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2023 via MyNIU during registration. Learn more about UNIV 301.
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Interested in the ROTC? The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at NIU is designed to give you experience in organizing, motivating and leading others – all while completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree of your choice.
If you have two years remaining on the path to finishing your degree, you’re eligible to take part in our summer Basic Camp. If you’re not sure about ROTC, attending Basic Camp is the perfect way to experience our program without making a commitment of service.
What is Basic Camp?
- Basic Camp is designed to introduce you to the Army – an opportunity to experience the ROTC program without signing up.
- This 32-day event is held at Fort Knox, a United States Army training base located in Kentucky.
- You’ll learn leadership skills while earning credits that are applied toward your NIU graduation requirements.
- You’ll develop the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in life, ROTC and ultimately the Army.
Find more about NIU ROTC and Department of Military Science or contact Keith F. Buchanan, scholarship and enrollment officer, at kbuchanan1@niu.edu or 815-753-6237. There’s a path for you in this leadership program.
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Have an idea for a Homecoming event? Apply for a Homecoming Grant!
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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! Proposals will be selected, and awarded up to $500 each, based on need and available funding. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2023.
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Apply now to work for Campus Dining during the fall semester.
Campus Dining is hiring dining student team members. Student employees will earn $13/hour and have the chance to earn a $500 scholarship. Whether it’s placing you in the dining unit in your residence hall or at a retail location where you have previous experience, Campus Dining works with you to ensure your placement is optimal and conducive to your class schedule. Ready to start working this fall? Apply today! For more information and to apply online, visit our website. Questions? Email: diningapplications@mail.niu.edu.
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Celebrating Earth Month with Meatless Mondays
Huskies, join us in celebrating Earth Month with Meatless Mondays. Every Monday throughout the month of April, Neptune and Patterson Dining will alternate serving plant-based options from the traditional line during both lunch and dinner service. Together, we can work toward a more sustainable future.
Policy Library Update – New Policy
A new policy is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The policy is:
New Policy:
Policy on Programs to Prevent Sexual Misconduct.
To submit a comment, go to the policy library website. The new policy will appear at the center of the screen. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policy and provide your comments. All comments are due by Friday, May 5. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Hunt, Ph.D., university policy librarian, at rhunt@niu.edu.
Registration is now open for Summer in the Arts 2023!
Campers will live the life of an artist on campus at NIU this summer exploring creativity, building community, meeting mentors and making lifelong friends.
Fine arts summer camps at NIU fill quickly — early registration is advised. NIU staff, faculty, students and returning campers receive a camp fee discount, and “early bird” registrants save an additional $50. Eligible families may apply for need-based scholarship assistance through May 1. Please call 815-753-1450 for more information or visit our website for details and to register.
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DeKalb Corn Classic registration now open.
The DeKalb Corn Classic will be held on Sept. 24, 2023. Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route takes runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium and ends in Van Buer Plaza with a post race celebration!
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- Through April 30: Asian American Heritage Month
- Through April 14: Northern Star Treasure Hunt 2023
- Monday, April 10: Celebrating Earth Month with Meatless Mondays
- Monday, April 10: Open Forum for Vice President of Research and Innovation Partnerships - Candidate 4
- Monday, April 10: Spring Into Wellness: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, April 11: Ellington's: Pollo Fuisado, Vegetable Stew, Yuca en Escabeche, Arroz con Grandules and Tostones
- Tuesday, April 11: Spring Into Wellness: Wellness Tabling Fair
- Tuesday, April 11: Queering Sexual Health
- Tuesday, April 11: Softball vs Valparaiso
- Tuesday, April 11: Conversation's that Matter: Graduate School and University Libraries Edition
- Tuesday, April 11 through Wednesday, April 12: Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival
- Wednesday, April 12: England Special Dinner
- Wednesday, April 12: Phi Beta Delta Spring Lecture
- Wednesday, April 12: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
- Wednesday, April 12: 10th Annual Coming Out of the Shadows
- Wednesday, April 12: NIU Law: Race and the Law Conversation on Racial Disparities in Health Law
- Wednesday, April 12: Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series: International Roundtable
- Wednesday, April 12: Spring Into Wellness: Healthy Huskies Hangout
- Wednesday, April 12: STEM Café: Why an Acre Matters: How Digital Technology is Transforming Agriculture
- Thursday, April 13: WEED Like To Talk To You
- Thursday, April 13: Spring Into Wellness: Procrastination Cafe and Chilling with Chase and Friends
- Friday, April 14: Anderson Market Garden Day
- Friday, April 14: Baseball vs Western Michigan
- Friday, April 14: Spring Into Wellness: Sowing Seeds for Mental Health (Workshop and Free Plant)
- Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16: Big Love - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Saturday, April 15: Anderson Market Garden Day
- Saturday, April 15: Softball vs Ohio
- Saturday, April 15: World Music Concert
- Sunday, April 16: NIU Steelband 50th Anniversary Concert
- Monday, April 17: Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Southwest Chili Mac registration deadline
- Monday, April 17: Outdoor Adventures: Washington Summer Adventure Info Meeting
- Thursday, April 20: Student Fulbright Workshop
- Friday, April 21: Outdoor Adventures: Camp and Cave
- Saturday, April 22: Northern Illinois Regional History Conference
- Sunday, April 23: Outdoor Adventures: Standup Paddleboard Workshops
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10th Annual Coming Out of the Shadows
Join Huskies at DREAM Action's 10th annual Coming Out Of The Shadows event on Wednesday, April 12th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the MLK Commons. The rain location will be in the Huskie Den inside the Holmes Student Center.
Join us to stand in solidarity with the undocumented community. A Huskie is a Huskie regardless of their immigration status.
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"I learn best through interaction. My professors do a great job of delivering critical content, but it is through discussions with my professors and classmates that I truly retain the information and even gain new insights. Attending class regularly ensures that I am immersing myself in my education."
Genesis Miranda
Special education major, Latino and Latin American Studies minor
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Spring Into Wellness
Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14
A week of campus-wide wellness, mental health, and self-care events. Feel better and overcome stress by taking time for you. Join our events and support Huskie well-being.
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