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.

Ordering from Starbucks, the Grill at Huskie Den and Qdoba just got easier. Two new Grubhub ordering kiosks are now available in the Holmes Student Center.

Kiosks are located near The Depot C-store and in between Starbucks and the Grill at Huskie Den. Save yourself time, stop by and try one!

This year, we are introducing a new approach to the Outstanding International Awards nomination process.

We encourage individuals to nominate deserving colleagues and units for awards. Once a nomination is received, the nominee, whether an individual or unit, will be notified and invited to collaborate with the nominator in preparing and submitting the supporting materials required for committee review and consideration. 

To begin the nomination process, please complete the Nominations for Outstanding International Awards 2026 Form. 

The award winners will be announced during International Education Week (November 16-20) at the International Recognition Reception.

We are seeking nominations for the following awards:

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites you to participate in a mock campus visit experience as part of our ongoing collaboration with campus partners. This is a great opportunity to see how we welcome prospective students and share the NIU experience.

Ever wonder what the campus visit experience looks like from a prospective student’s perspective? This is your chance to experience it firsthand! You’ll hear the same presentation our visitors receive, walk the same tour route, and see how we introduce students and families to NIU. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about how your area fits into the overall student experience and recruitment process.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. (The visit will last approximately two hours.)
Location: Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center

The visit will begin with a 35-minute presentation from one of our Admissions Counselors, offering an overview of our admissions process, student life, and NIU’s academic colleges and majors.

Following the presentation, you’ll take part in a 85-minute walking tour led by a current NIU student. The tour includes stops at the Holmes Student Center, Altgeld Hall, and Neptune Hall, where you’ll see a sample residence hall room.

This mock visit mirrors what prospective and admitted undergraduate students experience when they come to campus. We hope you’ll join us and get a firsthand look at the experience we offer future Huskies.

If you have any questions or issues getting registered, you can reach out to Alex Torrres directly at atorres8@niu.edu.. We look forward to having you join us!

Help your students make the most of the All-Majors Internship & Job Fair THIS WEEK on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Encourage your students to start preparing now by exploring the employers attending, checking out our virtual map, and creating a game plan for which organizations they want to connect with at the fair.  View the participating employers and virtual map.

We also have our Graduate and Professional School Fair coming up. Please share this opportunity with students who may be considering graduate or professional school and encourage them to RSVP in advance.

Career Services is offering a variety of workshops throughout September and October 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 and October workshop schedule and registration information.

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

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.

National Transfer Student Week Oct. 19-23 celebrates transfer students and the faculty and staff who support their success. The Office of Community College Initiatives and Office of Orientation and First-year Programs invite you to share your connection to the transfer experience – whether as a former transfer student, former community college employee or someone whose current role serves transfer students. Please take a few minutes to share your transfer story and offer your favorite piece of advice for our transfer students. Your experiences and encouragement will help us recognize the many transfer champions across NIU and celebrate the perspectives transfer students bring to our university community.

Speaker: Tracy Nunnally, professor of Theatre Technology and Technical Director, NIU School of Theatre and Dance

Science, technology and art come together when creating special effects for live entertainment events. Every minute of entertainment represents many hours of work behind the scenes by specialists in engineering, materials science and mathematics. Professor Nunnally will delve into the fascinating details of special effects planning and safety analysis as he walks the audience through the process of moving live theatrical effects from idea to reality. Learn more about the event.

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 month of September is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.  Journals not posted at that time will go into October business.  Submit September journals before end of business on Thursday, Oct. 8.  Final September reports are scheduled to be available Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.  In addition, October reports are scheduled to be available Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.  These dates, and other important dates related to the Controller’s Office can be found on the Controller's Office website.