Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) registration now open.
The Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) is NIU's annual undergraduate research symposium. CURE provides NIU students with the opportunity to formally present faculty-mentored undergraduate research, artistry and engagement projects that they have participated in during the academic year. Students can now register to present at the conference and faculty and staff are now able to register to serve as judges for CURE poster presentation.
During the in-person research symposium on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 students from all colleges will showcase projects they are completing or have completed as part of a capstone or senior project, community engagement project or course, independent study or funded research and artistry program through posters and exhibits for a chance to place in their respective award category.
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Nominations sought for David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching.
Calling all classroom innovators! Faculty in all content areas using technology in their classrooms may apply for the David W. Raymond Award for the Use of Technology in Teaching.
- Our Raymond Grant awards $1,000 annually.
- All tenured/tenure-track faculty are eligible.
- Faculty may be nominated by students, colleagues or themselves.
Interested? Visit our website to learn more. Questions and nominations can be directed to katja@niu.edu or j-gray@niu.edu. This award is sponsored by the Committee for the Improvement of Undergraduate Academic Experience.
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Support the general student scholarship fund.
Our inaugural Pride with Purpose t-shirt is still available for sale. When you purchase the shirt, you support our general student scholarship fund and show your #HuskiePride.
If you were unable to purchase your shirt during Homecoming week, shirts are on sale at the NIU Holmes Student Center and online at niualumnistore.com.
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NIU Recreation offering President’s Day youth camp.
NIU Recreation is excited to bring back Huskie Pup Camp. We’re kicking off with a special offering of a one-day camp from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 for children between six and 12 years old. Campers will enjoy their day off school with a variety of activities at our Recreation Center such as sports, crafts and team building that will enhance their lifelong wellness.
Register online at go.niu.edu/pupcamp by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Reach out with questions to Brandon Knox, assistant director of Sport Clubs, at bknox@niu.edu.
University Honors now accepting nominations for The Great Professor Award.
The Great Professor Award honors a faculty member who has contributed significantly to the education of University Honors students at NIU. The awardee is recognized at Honors Day April 23 and will receive $500. In addition, the awardee will prepare and present a talk to Honors students later this spring or early in the fall. Nominate a deserving colleague by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Self-nominations are also accepted. Learn more about the award and nomination criteria.
Ellington's Restaurant reopens Feb. 14.
We are happy to announce that Ellington’s will have our first service tomorrow, Feb. 14. Enjoy a Mediterranean/Greek-themed lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If unable to dine in, a to-go option is available. Ellington’s will be open for lunch most Tuesdays throughout the semester. Debit/credit, Huskie Bucks and Dining Dollars accepted. No reservations required. For more information and to access upcoming menus, visit our website.
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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:
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Linda Novak
- Priscilla Kapraun
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- Through Feb. 28: Black Heritage Month
- Monday, Feb. 13: Huskie Fresh: Honey Garlic Salmon order deadline
- Monday, Feb. 13: Mindfulness and You
- Tuesday, Feb. 14: **ONLINE** Grading and Managing the Gradebook In Learn Ultra
- Tuesday, Feb. 14: International Volunteering/Study Abroad Experiences
- Tuesday, Feb. 14: Ellington's: Chicken Souvlaki, Lemon Potatoes, Dolmades, Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli and Loukoumadous
- Tuesday, Feb. 14: Forward, Together Forward: Moment of Reflection
- Tuesday, Feb. 14: Asian American Studies Spring Film Screening: Who Killed Vincent Chin?
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: Stress Relievers for Workplace Stressors
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: Huskies in the Aisles: A Free Grocery Tour
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: All-Majors Internship and Job Fair
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: NIU Art Museum Exhibition Closing Reception
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: STEM Café: The Science Behind Flirting
- Wednesday, Feb. 15: NIU Philharmonic Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners
- Thursday, Feb. 16: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
- Thursday, Feb. 16: Outlook - Maintaining Your Mailbox
- Thursday, Feb. 16 through Saturday, Feb. 18: Life Is A Dream - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Friday Feb. 17: Liberate Your Research: An Interdisciplinary Research Workshop with Professor Nadine Naber
- Friday, Feb. 17: Outdoor Adventures: Ice Skate Nights
- Saturday, Feb. 18: Women's Basketball vs Ball State
- Saturday, Feb. 18: Men's Basketball vs Miami - Cram the Convo Supported by Northwestern Medicine
- Sunday, Feb. 19: Transformation Through Rhythm
- Monday, Feb. 20: President’s Day Camp
- Monday, Feb. 20: BOT Professorship Lecture: Anne Britt
- Tuesday, Feb. 21: Introductory Commercial Card Training
- Saturday, March 4: WNIJ Live Presents: An Evening with Scott Horsley
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Board of Trustees Professorship Lecture: Anne Britt
Join fellow Huskies on Monday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Gallery at Founders Memorial Library for a lecture by Anne Britt, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychology. Anne Britt was name a Board of Trustees Professor in 2020 and will be delivering her lecture Supporting Discipline-specific Reading.
Learn more about Board of Trustees Professor Anne Britt.
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month.
We are celebrating Black Heritage Month with a variety of events and programs throughout February centered on the them of The Black Resistance. Be sure to join us for Judas and the Black Messiah Film Screening and Panel Discussion at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Egyptian Theatre Visit the NIU Calendar for a complete list of Black Heritage Month events or contact Gaylen Rivers at grivers1@niu.edu for more information.
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Meals made easy with Huskie Fresh
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When Shyann Beach wants a fresh and delicious meal, she doesn’t stop by the grocery or visit a local restaurant. Instead, the Director of Athletics Counseling heads straight to The Depot C-store at Holmes Student Center to pick up a Huskie Fresh meal kit. Read more.
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Huskies Give Back as part of employee volunteer leave program
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You’ll find NIU employees giving back in countless ways on campus, but they’re also making an impact in their communities.
They’re volunteering at schools, supporting nonprofits and stocking food pantries. They’re helping others and making a difference. Because Huskies Give Back. Read more.
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