Bring your family and join us for a free family festival celebrating STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math)! STEM Fest is Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the heart of campus: the MLK Commons, the Holmes Student Center, Founders Memorial Library and Swen Parson Hall.

Nominations for the 2027 Board of Trustees and Presidential Professorships are now being accepted. Please consider nominating a colleague for one of these prestigious awards. 

More information about each award and the criteria and procedure for nomination is available by visiting the links below.

All professorships share the same nomination deadline of Monday, October 5, 2026, followed by a Monday, November 9, 2026, deadline for full application materials.

It’s a win – win. Work with a nutrition coach at NIU Recreation to gain insight into your eating habits and make lasting positive changes, all while supporting an experiential learning opportunity for our nutrition graduate students. Whether you want to lose weight, get stronger at the gym, improve your health, or build a better relationship with food, we’re here to help. Our 5-session package is only $89. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to support our students AND yourself. Registration deadline: October 16.

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.

Please encourage your students to make Huskies Get Hired part of their career routine. This online career platform connects NIU students with opportunities while providing access to valuable career resources and support.

Through Huskies Get Hired, students can:

Do you have a student employment opportunity within your department? As part of NIU's hiring process, all student employment positions are required to be posted in Huskies Get Hired. Career Services can help you post your position and connect you with qualified NIU students seeking on-campus employment opportunities.

Career Services will also be hosting two Huskies Get Hired training webinars this year for employers and campus partners. If you are interested in learning more about using the platform, posting opportunities, or maximizing your engagement, we would love for you to attend. These are on Friday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 12.

Help your students take the next step in their career journey and encourage them to log in to Huskies Get Hired today!

Career Services is offering a variety of workshops throughout September to help students prepare for internships, employment opportunities, networking events, and the upcoming All-Majors Internship & Job Fair.

These workshops are open to students of all majors and class years and provide practical guidance on topics such as:

Students who participate in these workshops often feel more prepared and confident when engaging with employers and pursuing career opportunities.

Please consider sharing these opportunities in your classes, advising appointments, department newsletters, and communications with students.

Benefits of attending include:

View the September workshop schedule and registration information.

Thank you for helping students engage in experiences that support their career development and future success.

There is still time to enroll the littlest Huskies ages 1 to 7 for their first music classes at the NIU Community School of the Arts! 

Piano Starter class offers a great opportunity for kids ages 5 – 7 to learn their first piano skills in a fun small-group environment with an accomplished piano teacher.

Toddlers ages 1 - 5 sing, dance, play and have fun in CSA Prelude and Development children’s music education classes. Sign up today and bring your kids to their first music class beginning on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Suzuki music instruction is a popular option for aspiring violin students and their parents – the fall Suzuki session begins soon!

Please visit the CSA website or call 815-753-1450 today for more information.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership in carrying out all administrative functions of the Department of Psychology. The person in this position provides administrative supervision of the daily activities of the department and its staff.

Interested employees can review the full posting and apply. Application deadline is  Monday Sept. 14, 2026.

This position reports the Director of Retail Dining and provides office support for Dining operations. Essential responsibilities of this position include administrative support to the Director of Retail Dining and Retail Dining Manager. Assisting other dining office managers with payroll and other employee paperwork as well as dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues.

Interested employees can review the full posting and apply. Application deadline is Monday Sept. 14, 2026.

The NIU College of Law seeks dependable and detail-oriented proctors to assist with administering midterm and final examinations. This temporary position is ideal for current NIU employees or retirees who would like to earn extra income while supporting the law school's academic mission. Applicants can express interest here or forward to those that may be interested: https://employment.niu.edu/postings/96333