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Northern Today - September 11, 2007

NIU Emergency GuideCampus emergency response guide debuts

NIU faculty, staff and students now have a new tool to guide their actions before, during and after campus emergencies. 

Nearly 10,000 copies of the new NIU Emergency Guide are being delivered this week to employees in every job classification, and are being posted in every classroom and public space on campus.


Lesley Rigg and David GoldblumNIU scientists, students will
bring global warming
to Canadian sugar maples

NIU geographers Lesley Rigg and David Goldblum have been awarded a $260,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to simulate global warming on sugar maple seeds and
seedlings and study the effects over three years.

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Study Abroad FairSept. 13 Study Abroad Fair offers students
chance to see world, earn academic credits

Students interested in international study-abroad programs and internships can get more information on available opportunities at the upcoming 15th annual Study Abroad Fair.

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J.D. BowersNIU history professor scheduled
to sign books at Barnes & Noble

J.D. Bowers, a professor of history at NIU, will hold a signing for his new book, “Joseph Priestley and English Unitarianism in America,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Barnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

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Fall career fairsJob, internship fairs scheduled for October

Students looking for major-related career experiences prior to graduation, or to jump-start their career plans, are encouraged to attend the fall career fairs.

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