Northern Lights Ambassadors 

Meet the 2012-13 Northern Lights Ambassadors

Created in 2011, the Northern Lights Ambassadors are a select group of students who are chosen on the basis of academic leadership and excellence and involvement in engaged learning activities who represent each college on campus and in the community.

Students chosen as Northern Lights Ambassadors develop ongoing relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and donors within the college and serve as ambassadors to assist with retention, engaged learning, fund development, public relations, outreach, and special events for their college and the university. These students commit to serving a complete academic year (fall and spring semester).

• Demonstrate academic excellence
• Demonstrate responsibility
• See things through and can be relied upon
• Embody integrity, respect, and flexibility
• Exhibit leadership qualities, positive attitudes, and pride in NIU

Qualifications:
Students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good standing with a declared major within the college.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated involvement in engaged learning activities. In addition, students selected as an NLA must be available to attend monthly meetings on the first Monday of the month from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Application & Selection Process:
The application process for the 2013-2014 Northern Lights Ambassadors is now closed. Information regarding the 2014-2015 NLAs will be made available at the beginning of 2014.