Join us Tuesday for the State of the University.
Join President Freeman and Faculty Senate President Ben Creed for an engaging conversation about the state of the university and 2024 goals on January 23, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center or via Zoom. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions in person or online. Refreshments will be provided including samples of Jada Juice. Employees will receive release time to join the event.
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Nominations are now being accepted for NIU's staff awards.
Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) and Operating Staff (OS) have a critical role in NIU’s success. NIU annually recognizes current staff members and staff teams who have demonstrated exemplary performance and service in promoting the goals of the university while demonstrating the core values of excellence, equity and inclusion, integrity, collaboration and service.
The staff awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge staff members’ extraordinary effort and exemplary service.
The nomination deadline is Feb. 12, 2024. The nomination process includes providing references. Please submit nominations early, so references have enough time to provide information by the deadline.
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Lincoln Laureate Award nominations
Departments, please submit your nominations for the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award by Monday, March 18. Note the new nomination form and spring semester date for nominations this year.
Each year, this honor goes to an outstanding senior from each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois. NIU student laureates have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and show leadership in extracurricular activities.
Also new this year, you will answer four questions about the nominee in the nomination form. Letters and CV documents are no longer required for this step of the process as the nominated students will be contacted for additional information.
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Ellington's Restaurant opens Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Huskies! Be sure to mark your calendars: Ellington’s Restaurant reopens its doors Tuesday, Feb. 20. Each week, BADM 303 students create and prepare themed meals for you, your friends and your colleagues to enjoy. Service takes place every Tuesday through April 30 (closed March 12). Menus are posted to both our Ellington’s website and the NIU event calendar. We thank you in advance for your continued support as our students gain hands-on experience. No reservations required. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks and debit/credit accepted.
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Celebrate Global Community Engagement Day
Join us Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 to celebrate Global Community Engagement Day. Stop by our table from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center to learn how you can engage with your community, receive a free "I engage" pin and a chance to win a prize.
For more information, visit our events calendar webpage.
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Check out Outdoor Adventures for winter fun.
NIU Outdoor Adventures has everything you need to enjoy this beautiful snowy weather including equipment rentals (snowboards, cross-country skis, ice skates and snowboards) and epic adventures. The Adventure Center has new updated hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Friday and Sunday. Reach out for more information and stop by the Recreation Center to meet Shannon Range, our new assistant director for Outdoor Adventures.
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Participants needed for supervised exercise study.
Are you currently physically inactive and going through menopause? Do you work out fewer than two times per week and are between 45 and 60 years old? You may qualify for this free, supervised, exercise research study conducted through the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Transform your body in 2024.
Exercise is medicine. Do you want to invest in yourself while contributing to scientific research? Then this Menopause Exercise study is for you. Increase your bone mineral density, metabolism and strength with a personalized and supervised exercise program offered right here on campus. If interested in participating, email rkowal1@niu.edu.
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Art Express Class for Kids Ages 5-12. Fee Waived for Huskie Families.
CSA Art Express class for children ages 5- 12 has room for even more young artists this semester.
NIU School of Art students teach this popular class in the Art Building with guidance from NIU professor Shei-chau Wang starting Saturday, Feb. 3. All the materials are provided, and students learn about and make art together with kids close to their own age.
The Art Express class fee is waived for all children and grandchildren of NIU employees, NIU retirees and currently enrolled NIU students. However, registration is required for each participating child.
Register online while space is available (select “pay later”), then contact the CSA office to take advantage of our fee waiver offer.
For more information, call the NIU Community School of the Arts at 815-753-1450 or email ksherman2@niu.edu.
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Join NIU Esports, NASCAR Chicago Street Race for Rocket League Rev Up
On February 3, 2024, start your engines and head over to the NIU Esports Arena in 100 Altgeld Hall for Rocket League Rev Up! This first-of-its-kind free-entry event marks the NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s first time working with a university.
The event includes:
- Rocket League tournament: Free entry! Prizes from NASCAR Chicago Street Race for most creative team names and tournament placement. Sign up for the tournament.
- Casual Rocket League gameplay. Drop in for open play and a chance to win door prizes!
- Race the virtual Chicago Street Course on simulators provided by the NASCAR Chicago team.
- Check out NASCAR Pace Cars – Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Camaro.
- Additional giveaways and door prizes! No tournament participation is necessary to win.
The event is free to all and family friendly. Learn more at go.niu.edu/RocketLeagueRevUp.
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2024-25 Newman Civic Fellowship nominations due Jan. 25, 2024
The NIU Newman Civic Fellowship Program offers students opportunities to expand their learning, make an impact and create meaningful professional connections.
Nominations are open for our 2024-25 program and will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Nominations may only be submitted by faculty or staff members. The fellow is announced by April.
Visit our website to learn more about how to submit a nomination, and for more information about this program. Please contact Andrea Radasanu at aradasanu@niu.edu with questions.
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Register today for Spring 2024 "Crucial Conversations" training.
We invite you to join Human Resource Services in one of our “Crucial Conversations” two-day, in-person training courses. Led by John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resource officer, this course focuses on fostering effective communication and mastering dialogues that are crucial to an organization’s health and effective performance. If you have an interest in considering advancing your skills for engagement, efficiency and equity in your work, we encourage you to join us for “Crucial Conversations.”
Dates: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 22 and 23, 2024. Location: TBD.
The cost for the two-day training is $350. This includes the course materials as well as breakfast and lunch. The presenter is not paid for this activity.
If you’re interested in joining the cohort for this training opportunity, register today or contact Karen Smith at 815-753-9191. Deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 26.
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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 that go the extra mile:
- Lisa Johnson, Tom Handschuh, Mattew Boerema, Sam Collins, Carrie Holmes, Doug Pulak, Brian Niles, Adam Klassen, Nate Girton, Kymm Folowell , Chad Folowell, Josh Klassen, Geoff Walls, Rogelio Godinez, John Holmes and Jen Klassen
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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Insights
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Last week, NIU students received a link to the student survey from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting association that is comprehensively evaluating our school this year. Input received from these surveys is important, as it helps identify both strengths and weaknesses at NIU, as viewed through the lens of our students.
Please do not hesitate to mention this HLC survey to your students and encourage them to fill it out by Thursday, Jan. 25. The survey is brief and should take less than five minutes to complete.
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- Monday, Jan. 22: Welcome Back Brunch & Makers Market
- Tuesday, Jan. 23: Introductory Commercial Card Training
- Tuesday, Jan. 23: Virtual Vendor Showcase
- Tuesday, Jan. 23: State of the University
- Tuesday, Jan. 23: #HowWeHeal Pledge - Film Screening and Discussion
- Tuesday, Jan. 23: Men's Basketball vs Toledo
- Thursday, Jan. 25: Open Lab @ De La Vega Innovation Lab
- Thursday, Jan. 25: Avalon String Quartet
- Friday, Jan. 26: Outdoor Adventures: Cross Country Ski Clinic
- Saturday, Jan. 27: Outdoor Adventures: Cross-Country Ski Trip
- Saturday, Jan. 27: "Unsurpassed in Quality: Vintage Food Labels — Rich in Flavor" Collector's Talk with Peter B. Olson
- Saturday, Jan. 27: Women's Basketball vs Akron
- Sunday, Jan. 28: Outdoor Adventures: Snowboard Clinics
- Saturday, Feb. 3: Outdoor Adventures: Snowboard/Ski Day Trip
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Financial Month End Close
The month of January is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Journals not posted at that time will go into February business. Submit January journals before end of business Thursday, Feb 8. Final January reports will be available Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. In addition, February reports will be available Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. These and other important dates can be found on the Controller's Office website.
Thursday, Jan. 25: 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellowship Nominations Due
Wednesday, Jan. 31: Nomination Deadline for the Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Monday, Feb. 12: 2024 Staff Award Nomination Deadline
Monday, March 18: Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award Nomination Deadline
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Making math make sense, in a comfortable setting
“I love it. This is a very welcoming, open place.”
Tony Kasa is a sophomore at NIU, with a double major in Mathematical Sciences and Journalism. Kasa discovered the Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) during his freshman year and says, it has been a great asset in his learning process, ever since. Read more.
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Keeping things running at NIU
Baby, it’s cold outside. But thankfully, it is nice and warm inside buildings throughout NIU’s campus.
This doesn’t happen automatically. There is a team working behind the scenes to make sure classrooms, residence hall rooms, offices and study spaces are not only climate controlled, but also in proper working order and suitable for use. Read more.
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