The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Finish out spring semester strong by continuing to go to class, staying organized and keeping informed.
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College isn’t easy, but it can be manageable if you’re proactive, create a plan and use the many services available to you. Visit the Student Life website for tips and resources to help you stay motivated, organized and informed.
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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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Save the date for Interfraternity Council Tugs: April 17-22, 2023
Tugs is an annual spring competition hosted by IFC that is similar to tug of war. With over half-a-century history, NIU's version of tugs differs from traditional tug-of-war competitions in that each individual team member stands in a "trench." The trenches allow each tugger on the team to obtain leverage and coordinate strategic moves.
Tugs is more than an annual competition. This philanthrophic event raises and donates money to an organization every year.
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Class registration begins this week.
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Summer and Fall 2023 class registration begins today, April 3.
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. Other 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 Tuesday or Wednesdays from 5:30 to 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.
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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.
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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Interested in Nutrition and Dietetics? Attend an Open House.
Take your next step in Nutrition and Dietetics. If you want to help people make healthful food and nutrition choices, a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Wellness may be for you. Join us for an in-person open house on Thursday, April 13, between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wirtz Hall, Room 308A. Learn more at go.niu.edu/nutrition-dietetics or contact Matt Stark, program coordinator, at mstark2@niu.edu.
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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
- Monday, April 3: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
- Monday, April 3: Open Forum for Vice President of Research and Innovation Partnerships - Candidate 2
- Monday, April 3: Celebrating Earth Month with Meatless Mondays
- Monday, April 3: Huskie Fresh: Asian Pork Bowl order deadline
- Monday, April 3: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, April 4: Ellington's: Hawaiian Foil Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Oven-roasted Mixed Hawaiian Vegetables and Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
- Tuesday, April 4: Open Forum for Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology - Candidate 4
- Tuesday, April 4: Bike Service at the Adventure Center
- Tuesday, April 4: AARC OHANA Series: AAPI Heritage Month Kick Off
- Tuesday, April 4: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, April 5: Eating for Happiness
- Wednesday, April 5: Outdoor Adventures: Full Moon Hourly Paddle
- Wednesday, April 5: The Latinx Guide to Graduate School
- Wednesday, April 5: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8: The Children's Hour - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Thursday, April 6: The History of the Book: Professors Jeff Einboden and Kerry Burch
- Friday, April 7: Open Forum for Vice President of Research and Innovation Partnerships - Candidate 3
- Friday, April 7: Baseball vs Central Michigan
- Monday, April 10: Spring Into Wellness: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, April 11: Spring Into Wellness: Wellness Tabling Fair
- Wednesday, April 12: England Special Dinner
- Wednesday, April 12: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
- 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: Spring Into Wellness: Procrastination Cafe and Chilling with Chase and Friends
- Friday, April 14: Spring Into Wellness: Sowing Seeds for Mental Health (Workshop and Free Plant)
- Saturday, April 22: Northern Illinois Regional History Conference
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Board of Trustees Professorship Lecture: Anne Hanley
Thursday, April 6
11 a.m., Founders Memorial Library Gallery
Join members of the NIU community for a lecture by Anne Hanley, Ph.D. from the Department of History. Anne Hanley was name a Board of Trustees Professor in 2021 and will be delivering her lecture History and its Legacy: Brazil in the nineteeth and twenty-first centuries.
Learn more about Board of Trustees Professor Anne Hanley.
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"By attending classes I have gained insight into being a better student while asking questions, understanding my problems and working further. I think in order to succeed it is worth going to class to understand the complex problems in my coursework and execute them by getting the best possible solutions from faculty."
Dhruvit Patel
Transfer computer science major
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Spring Into Wellness
Monday, April 10th – Friday, April 14th
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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