NATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT WEEK - OCT. 19-24

National Transfer Student Week celebrates the many paths students take to NIU and the experiences, perspectives and strengths transfer students bring to our campus community.

Faculty and staff play an important role in helping transfer students feel recognized and valued. We invite you to help make transfer student pride visible throughout the week by sharing National Transfer Student Week events with students, talking about your own transfer or community college experience, wearing apparel representing where your educational journey began, or simply taking a moment to acknowledge the transfer students you work with each day.

We encourage you to stop by the Transfer Student Takeover at Food Truck Wednesday on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in MLK Commons. Connect with transfer students and colleagues, celebrate the many pathways that lead students to NIU, and help us foster a culture that recognizes and values every student's educational journey.

Together, we can celebrate transfer student pride and the many paths that make our Huskie community stronger. 🐾

Fall Compliance Training is currently underway. There is a total of four trainings that must be completed by midnight on Oct. 30: 

Each training varies in length – from 45 minutes to one (1) hour. The Mandated Reporter (DCFS) training will be included in the fall compliance training series every 3 years.

Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion returns in 2027, offering NIU faculty and staff the chance to showcase innovative research, programs and initiatives while competing for a share of $100,000 in grant funding and potential graduate assistantship support. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit a proposal today and share ideas that can inspire the NIU community and attract support from partners, alumni and donors. Proposal submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and those interested in learning more can attend the "Anatomy of a Winning Huskie Trek Talks Proposal" webinar on Oct. 14.

Help keep our campus community healthy by getting your annual flu shot. Our campus flu clinic is open to employees, students and the community and will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Holmes Student Center Ballroom. Enter at the east door of the Ballroom.

To book an appointment, complete the client form and print it out to bring with you to your appointment. The form and additional information are available on our 2026 Flu Booking webpage.

Important: Please read all instructions and information provided on the website before you make an appointment.
Bring your completed and printed client form with you to the clinic.

Nominations are now open for the 2026-2027 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. Each academic or academic support unit is invited to nominate two outstanding graduate teaching assistants, one at the master’s level and the other at the doctoral level, for the awards. Nominations can be submitted by the department chair/school director or designee.

Nominations are due Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. More information about the award and the nomination process can be found at go.niu.edu/outstanding-ta-award.

The revised International Travel Policy is open for review and comment through Wednesday, Oct. 21. To share feedback, visit the Policy Library website and select “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” Questions? Contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.

Faculty and staff are invited to NIU’s Enrollment Summit from 8:15 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 3, in Sandburg Auditorium at the Holmes Student Center. The campuswide event will share updates on enrollment trends, results from the most recent recruitment cycle, and priorities and strategies for the years ahead.

Presentations will cover key areas affecting new student enrollment, including university marketing, communications, financial aid, online and adult programs, and graduate and undergraduate admissions. Attendees will gain a broader understanding of how NIU’s collective efforts help us reach our enrollment goals. Register online.

Career Services is excited to share our upcoming Spring 2027 career events! Please help us spread the word by sharing these dates with students during class, advising appointments, or by including them in your spring semester syllabus.

Additional information will be available on the Career Services calendar soon.

Spring 2027 Career Events

Thank you for helping students connect with employers and explore career opportunities!

Have questions about how to use Huskies Get Hired? The Employer Engagement team in Career Services is hosting a Huskies Get Hired 101 Workshop to help you navigate the platform and learn how to post job and internship opportunities to connect with NIU students. Learn more and view event details.

Take a road trip across America with Campus Dining! First stop: Southern USA. Enjoy regional cuisine, fun activities and immersive decorations. We hope to see you there!

Come enjoy a Midwest-inspired meal on Oct. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Neptune Dining Hall. Menu highlights include Tator Tot casserole, Potato Bar, Cheese Curds, Italian Beef Pizza, Apple Cider Donuts from Jonamac and so much more! That’s not all – we will also be having Midwest activities, photo opportunities, raffles and a couple of special guests! We look forward to seeing you there!