Northern Illinois University celebrates national Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Week Sept. 8-12, 2026. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, NIU is excited to celebrate and recognize the contributions of years of success in serving students, faculty and sta . Celebrate and learn about what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution throughout this week and into the year.

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.

NIU Institutional Communications will offer free environmental portraits to faculty and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Altgeld Hall. Portraits will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment is necessary.

Wear professional attire that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Dress casually if your line of work calls for it, or feel free to dress more formally. Choose solid colors and avoid busy patterns, obvious brand names or other university names. For examples, you can check out some of our  faculty portraits in NIU’s Experts Guide.

A link to your photographs will be sent in 10 - 14 business days. We would also like to invite all faculty and staff to share your story with the NIU community. Please consider taking a moment to fill out a brief questionnaire to be a future Huskie Spotlight. 

If you have any questions please contact photography@niu.edu.

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.

Huskies Vote is partnering with the DeKalb County Clerk's Office to offer Deputy Registrar Training on Tuesday, Sept. 15 — National Voter Registration Day, 10- 11 a.m., open to all eligible students, faculty, and staff on campus (Peters Campus Life Building 100).  

Eligibility: You must be registered to vote in DeKalb County and at least 18 years old. 

Not yet registered to vote in DeKalb County? You can do that during the Campus Meets Community event with the Clerk's Office, or register online ahead of the training. 

No other experience needed — the Clerk's Office team will walk you through everything. RSVP is required by Sept. 10. 

What could your work become with an international partner? Join colleagues from NIU and the University of Tetova, North Macedonia, for an interactive afternoon exploring how meaningful international partnerships begin, grow and endure.

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
2 to 4 p.m.
Sky Room, Holmes Student Center

All NIU faculty, staff, graduate students and community members are welcome. Come explore possibilities for:

Questions? Contact Jennifer Groce at jgroce@niu.edu.

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

The All-Majors Internship and Job Fair is happening on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and we encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your classes, advising appointments and student communications.

This event is open to students of all majors and class years and provides an opportunity for students to connect with employers recruiting for hundreds of internships, part-time jobs, and full-time career opportunities.

Even students who are not actively searching for a position can benefit from attending by:

Please encourage students to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with employers and begin building their professional network.

Are you hiring a student? If you or your department are looking to hire a student for an internship, part-time position, or full-time opportunity, please consider registering for the fair and connecting with students directly. It’s a great way to promote your opportunity and find talented Huskies!

The month of August is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Journals not posted at that time will go into September business. Submit August journals before end of business Tuesday, Sept. 8. Final August reports are scheduled to be available Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. In addition, September reports are scheduled to be available Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. These and other important dates can be found on the Controller's Office website.