NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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One of the best parts of college can be discovering exciting things to do in a new town.
DeKalb and its surrounding communities have a lot to offer, including hidden gems known only by locals. Whether you're venturing out for the afternoon or a night on the town, there’s something close by to keep you entertained.
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Celebrating Native American Culture, Community and Contributions
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Join us throughout November for Native American Heritage Month events and explore the histories, cultures and contemporary experiences of Native American peoples and communities.
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🎂 Happy Birthday, Mission!
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Join us for Mission's We Scream 4 Ice Cream party!
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Join us on Monday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Holmes Student Center (table 2&3) at Mission's We Scream 4 Ice Cream party to celebrate everyone's favorite live mascot's 4th birthday! Meet Mission and enjoy free cups of ice cream - all are welcome to attend.
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250 years. 250 words. We want to hear your Perspective!
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The founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. WNIJ, your local public radio station, wants to know – what’s it like living in America 250 years later?
We want to hear your unique viewpoint as a parent, an educator, an immigrant, a student, an artist, an athlete, a neighbor, a resident of this nation. Whoever you are, we want to know what you’re thinking about at this milestone in American history.
Visit the WNIJ website to learn more and submit your Perspective.
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Libraries Adopts Approved Template Requirement for Poster Printing
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Beginning November 1, 2026, University Libraries will only print posters created using the Clearinghouse-approved poster templates available on the Libraries' website.
If your academic conference requires a specific template that is not among the approved options, you must provide a cost center number from your department to cover the printing cost. Posters that do not use a Clearinghouse-approved template and do not have department funding will not be accepted for printing.
Please direct any questions to lib-admin@niu.edu.
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President Freeman Seeks Student-Created Designs for 2026 Holiday Card
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President Lisa C. Freeman is inviting currently enrolled NIU students to submit original artwork or photography for the 2026 NIU holiday card, themed "Home in Many Ways," celebrating the people, places, traditions and experiences that make NIU feel like home. Students may submit multiple entries by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, and are encouraged to review past winners while creating a unique design. The top three submissions will receive scholarships of $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 for third place, and will be featured in the president's electronic holiday card.
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Spring Class Registration Begins Today!
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Now is the time to start preparing to register for spring 2027 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
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- Clear any holds on your student account. Check for holds, such as an Advising Hold or Financial Hold, and take the necessary steps to resolve them.
- Review your financial aid status.
- Recent changes to federal and state financial aid regulations may affect your spring financial aid.
- Visit our new Loan Calculator website if you are or plan to be enrolled less than full-time, or if you withdrew from courses in the fall after receiving a loan.
- Some scholarships may have only been available one time, so plan ahead for spring costs.
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It's Time to File Your 2027-28 FAFSA.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2027-28 school year is now available. You should file a new FAFSA every year to determine your eligibility for most types of financial aid, and filing early gives you more time to sort out any questions. Learn more at go.niu.edu/finaid.
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Upcoming Career Services Events: Build Your Career Skills
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Looking for ways to prepare for your future career? Join NIU Career Services for upcoming workshops and employer events designed to help you build your skills, explore career paths, and connect with professionals!
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Don't miss these opportunities to gain career insights, strengthen your professional skills, and prepare for what's next. Visit the event links above for more details!
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Class of 2026: November Means Graduation Is Around the Corner
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Graduation season is getting closer every day.
Make your Senior Class Gift today and get ready to celebrate all you've accomplished at Gradpalooza on December 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We'll be celebrating your success and distributing Senior Class Gift Cords.
Make Your Gift Today
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- Monday, Nov. 2: Celebrate Mission's 4th Birthday
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: Native American Heritage Month Zine Drop -In
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: Women in STEM featuring So Yoon Ahn, Ph.D.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: NIU STEAM Café: Responding to Food Systems Challenges
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance
- Thursday, Nov. 5: Ink and Identity: Comics and Storytelling with Jim Terry
- Friday, Nov. 6: FAFSA Fridays!
- Friday, Nov. 6: Nachos Day at Qdoba
- Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8: School of Theatre and Dance presents - Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
- Sunday, Nov. 8: NIU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
- Friday, Nov. 13: NIU Department of History's Meeting of Minds -- Revolution!
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Treinta y Tres: Rhythms of Resistance: Music, Performance, and Cultural Expression
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The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies enthusiastically invites you to attend it's 8th annual conference Treinta y tres "Rhythms of Resistance: Latin American and Latinx Music, Performance and Cultural Expression" on Nov. 12-13, 2026. We are incredibly excited for this year's programming. We hope to see you for either the online panel or the in-person panel at the Latino Center.
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I’ve been surprised by how much there is to do on and around campus. NIU is in the middle of DeKalb, and there's a surprising variety of restaurants and small stores around the downtown area that have been interesting to discover.
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We have such great services in the library such as tutoring for classes and the writing center, where they can get help with their papers. We also let students check out calculators and chargers for their phones and laptops. We also have quiet places to study in the library.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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