Nominations now being accepted for the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is now accepting nominations for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards for 2023. You can find the details and submission guidelines at go.niu.edu/outstanding-ta-award.
Important Change in Timeline for 2022-2023
Traditionally, the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant nominations occur during the spring semester. However, to align with the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in Teaching Award, we are moving the nominations to the fall semester.
Each academic or academic support unit that employs graduate TAs for teaching and related activities is invited to nominate two outstanding graduate teaching assistants, one at the master’s degree level and the other at the doctoral degree level, from its department/school for the awards.
Nominations can be submitted to the department chair/school director or designee. Nominations must complete the nomination form for each nominee and email it with any supporting documents by Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 to citl@niu.edu with the subject line “Nomination for 2023 Outstanding TA Awards.”
2022 Outstanding Contributions to International Education Awards Nominations being accepted.
Nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Contributions to International Education Awards are now being accepted. Please consider nominating a colleague or student 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 awards share the same nomination deadline of Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. Award winners are announced at the International Recognition Reception.
Free NSF Virtual Grants Conference Nov. 14-17, 2022
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will host its free virtual grants conference Nov. 14-17, 2022.
New faculty, researchers, research administrators and staff who work with NSF grants are encouraged to attend. Highlights of the conference include:
- New programs and initiatives.
- NSF Directorate sessions.
- Future directions and strategies for national science policy.
- Proposal preparation and the merit review process.
- Award management topics.
Learn more about the conference and how to register by visiting the Sponsored Programs Administration Newsblog.
Add to the Halloween fun with a warm fall-inspired meal kit from Huskie Fresh
Spend more time enjoying Halloween and less time in the kitchen with Huskie Fresh’s Halloween Hash meal kit. Fresh orchard apples, onions, potatoes and pork combine to make the best Halloween Hash, served with roasted brussels sprouts on the side. Our meals are partially prepared — all you need to do is complete a few simple steps at home and get back to the trick-or-treaters! Place your order by Monday, Oct 24.
Funding for spring 2023 undergraduate research projects available.
Applications for spring 2023 Student Engagement Fund (SEF) and Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity (READ) Grant are currently being accepted and have a due date of Monday, Oct. 31. SEF and READ support projects that consist of undergraduate students working on faculty-mentored research, community-based projects and projects focused on social justice and diversity. Student and faculty submissions are considered.
Recipients of the funds are provided financial support of up to $2,500 for research related expenses including project supplies and conference registration (for the student). Additionally, students working on the project are eligible for up to $1,200 in compensation for their work as an undergraduate research assistant.
Open to all colleges! Visit OSEEL.niu.edu for more information and to apply.
NIU Football offers ticket deal for faculty and staff.
For the remainder of the home NIU Football season faculty and staff can buy one ticket and get another for free! Bring a family member or friend to Huskie Stadium this season! Use code "NIUSTAFF" when ordering tickets online or show your NIU Faculty/Staff ID at the ticket window. For more information call 815-753-7225.
