NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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WEEKLY EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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March to the Polls: Make Your Voice Heard, Huskies!
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Get ready for an exciting day of civic pride and Huskie spirit at Huskies Vote! March to the Polls. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, as the NIU Marching Band leads a spirited student march from the Music Building to the Holmes Student Center Regency Room. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, enjoy a lively rally featuring voter registration, voter information, giveaways, live music, crafts, and plenty of fun activities, all while learning how to make your voice heard. Plus, take advantage of all-day early voting in the Holmes Student Center Glass Gallery and be part of a campus-wide movement that combines community, engagement, and Huskie pride.
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No Huskie Goes Hungry Food Drive
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Help keep Huskies healthy, focused and ready to learn.
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Join the No Huskie Goes Hungry Food Drive and help fellow Huskies access the nutritious food and essential items they need to thrive. Together, we can help fellow Huskies stay healthy, focused and ready to learn.
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Ways to Show Your Support:
🛒 Pick up an extra item on your next shopping trip.
🥫 Donate non-perishable food and essential items.
🧴 Give hygiene and personal care products.
🤝 Encourage your friends, classmates and organizations to participate.
💵 Make a monetary donation.
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When and Where to Drop Off Donations:
📅 Collection Dates: Thursday, Nov. 5; Tuesday, Nov. 17; and Thursday, Nov. 19
⏰ Drop-Off Time: noon to 3 p.m.
📍 Donation Location: Holmes Student Center
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Most needed items include:
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- Fresh fruit: bananas, apples, oranges, mango, etc.
- Fresh vegetables: packaged spinach, lettuce, peppers, etc.
- Frozen items: microwavable meals, juice, small bags of frozen fruit and vegetables.
- Pasta sauce.
- Condiments: salad dressing, ketchup and mustard
- Spices: salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.
- Cleaning products: detergent, dish soap, paper towels.
- Hygiene products: soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine products.
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Every donation, no matter the size, helps support our students. Whether you donate a few items or organize a collection within your office, department, student organization or residence hall, your generosity makes an impact.
Let's show what it means to be Huskie Strong. Together, we can help ensure that No Huskie Goes Hungry.
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Mark it Off Your To-Do List. Complete Your Fall Compliance Training.
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Fall Compliance Training is currently underway. There is a total of four trainings that must be completed by midnight on Oct. 30:
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- Ethics Act.
- Sexual Misconduct.
- Information Security Awareness.
- Mandated Reporter (DCFS).
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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.
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There's Still Time to Put Your Ideas in Motion, but the Nov. 1 Deadline is Fast Approaching!
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Faculty and staff interested in submitting a proposal are encouraged to watch the recorded How to Build a Trek Talk Proposal presentation for guidance on developing a compelling proposal and understanding the submission process. Don't miss this opportunity to share your ideas and compete for funding. The deadline to submit proposals for Huskie Trek Talks is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
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Procurement Services and Contract Management Seeks Internal Applicants for Procurement Services Analyst
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The Department of Procurement Services and Contract Management is seeking applications from current NIU employees for a Procurement Services Analyst position. This role supports the university's Commercial Card Program by assisting cardholders, reviewing applications and requests, resolving issues with JP Morgan Chase, and coordinating month-end reconciliation activities. Interested employees can review the full posting and apply by Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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Grab a Bite and Boost Your Well-Being at Food Truck Wednesday
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Join Student Wellness at the final Food Truck Wednesday of the semester for an afternoon focused on well-being. Faculty and staff are invited to sample a group fitness class, enjoy a healthy snack from the Nutrition table, try a guided meditation session, spend time with Chase the therapy dog, and explore other wellness activities. Be sure to stop by the Recreation Center table to pick up a free day pass and learn more about campus wellness resources.
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Understand and Prepare for Cyber Threats with this Free Webinar
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The NIU Civic Leadership Academy is offering faculty, staff and students free access to The Brewing Storm: Understanding Cyber Threats in an Age of AI, Hackers and Connectedness from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 30
Presented by Marc Thorson, MBA, CEO of TemperCyber Technologies Inc. and instructor in NIU's Master of Public Administration Program, this interactive webinar explores today's evolving cybersecurity threats, including AI-powered attacks. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing cyber risk through real-time polls, quizzes and problem-solving activities.
Learn more and register.
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Have you been looking for some gear to show off your work in research? Visit our virtual Research and Innovation Partnerships pop-up shop and get your t-shirt, hoodie, cardigan, and more before it closes on Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kathleen Hughes James at khughes@niu.edu.
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Applaud a Colleague is a show of appreciation for those coworkers who go above and beyond. These are just a few of the employees throughout the university who go the extra mile:
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- Monday, Oct. 26: New Music Festival Night One
- Tuesday, Oct. 27: March to the Polls
- Tuesday, Oct. 27: New Music Festival - Night Two
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: Food Truck Wednesday - Wellness Party Edition
- Friday, Oct. 30: The Brewing Storm: Understanding Cyber Threats in an Age of AI, Hackers and Connectedness
- Friday, Oct. 30: Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Halloween Concerts
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance
- Thursday, Nov. 5: No Huskie Goes Hungry Food Drive Drop Off Day
- Friday, Nov. 13: NIU Department of History's Meeting of Minds -- Revolution!
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: No Huskie Goes Hungry Food Drive Drop Off Day
- Thursday, Nov. 19: No Huskie Goes Hungry Food Drive Drop Off Day
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Tip: Submit your event, lecture, training session or deadline to the NIU calendar to inform Huskies about everything that is happening on campus.
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NIU breaks ground on $21.5 million Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability
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NIU leaders, faculty, students and community partners gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $21.5 million Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS), a transformative new facility that will serve as a regional hub for sustainability research, innovation and public engagement.
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