| Week of May 10, 2021
Contents: | | | Flextime arrangements available year-round
Flextime arrangements continue to be available year-round to all employees, subject to operational needs and divisional procedures. Supervisors will continue to work to accommodate staff schedule preferences within the guidelines of this procedure, although it is recognized this may not always be feasible for every unit. University departments and offices are required to maintain full operations Monday through Friday, either in person or virtually. Supervisors are asked to continue to be flexible and innovative when meeting the operational needs of their area while supporting their employees. Employees working on campus must follow the COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines outlined on the Protecting the Pack website. They also are encouraged to participate in the summer COVID-19 surveillance testing program and/or be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more about available flextime options. |
| | Resources for Teaching Remotely | Teaching Tip of the Week
Now more than ever, it is to grow and develop as online educators. We need to share with and learn from one another to build a community that values excellence in online teaching as we explore new strategies and tools. The Online Teaching Symposium, scheduled for May 24-26, is designed for creating these opportunities. It is not another workshop or presentation. The Symposium is a multi-day celebration of our outstanding faculty and instructors, an opportunity to connect with your colleagues in new ways, and a dynamic learning experience you build to meet your personal learning needs.
Learn more and register. |
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| What advice would you give to students currently attending NIU?
“Don't be afraid to reach out to faculty, staff or graduate students for help and advice. We were all in your shoes and understand many of the challenges you face. Plus making those connections is invaluable for building a broader network and community, which could lead to many opportunities beyond the classroom.” Wesley Swingley Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences |
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| | Applaud a colleague is a show of appreciation for those co-workers who go above and beyond. These are just a few of the employees throughout the university that go the extra mile:
• Angelica Gutierrez-Vargas
• Cathy Cradduck
• Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff
• Liz Guess
• Andy Pemberton
• Paige Bothwell
• Beth Wilkins
• Donna Martin |
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| Read recent applause and take the time to applaud a colleague for a job well done > |
| Upcoming Events
Please check the calendar for more information and for online-only events as they become available!
View the NIU Huskies’ calendar for all upcoming athletic events.
For upcoming exhibits, performances and recitals, view the College of Visual And Performing Arts calendar.
• Monday, May 10: HRS Employee Benefit Choice Virtual Info Session 3
Tuesday, May 11: Electronic Requisitions Training
Tuesday, May 11: CSA Symphonette Concert
Wednesday, May 12: STEM Café: Fueling the Future with Renewable Energy
Wednesday, May 12: CSA Sinfonia Concert
Thursday, May 13: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
Thursday, May 13: CMS Employee Virtual Benefit Choice Fair - Session 3
Thursday, May 13: SPS Council Meeting (Virtual)
Thursday, May 13: Employee Benefit Choice Virtual Info Session 4
Thursday, May 13: Artwork for Healing and Focusing |
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| Notices
OnBase upgrade scheduled
The OnBase system will be unavailable on Saturday, May 15 from 6 to 11 a.m. due to a system upgrade.
Huskie Food Pantry open to students and employees on Thursday, May 13
The Huskie Food Pantry, located at the south end of the Chick Evans Field House, invites all students and employees to use the pantry this Thursday, May 13, from noon to 5 p.m. There are food items in the pantry that will become outdated before the food pantry reopens in August. By taking advantage of this special opening, you will help the Huskie Food Pantry uphold our policy to prevent food waste, while providing our students with a quality shopping experience.
Operating Staff Council elections now open
The Operating Staff Council (OSC) election is now open! Please take this opportunity to review the candidates and vote for those who will be representing you in shared governance. The OSC election will be done electronically again this year – there will be no paper ballots. We need to fill eight vacancies and we have 13 great candidates. The deadline to vote is Friday, May 21 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the elections and appointments committee chair, Jay Monteiro at jmonteiro@niu.edu.
Internal Candidates sought for Interim Dean of the Graduate School/Associate Vice President for International Affairs
Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks a dynamic, collaborative academic leader to serve as Interim Dean of the Graduate School & Associate Vice President for International Affairs. The position is open to current or former NIU faculty who hold (or held) tenure and the rank of full professor. It is expected that the Interim Dean and AVP will start in the position on July 1, 2021 and remain in the position until a permanent candidate is selected or until June 30, 2022, whichever is sooner. Read more about the position and its requirements.
Register for online NIU STEAM Camps
Are you looking for fun and educational activities for your children this summer? NIU STEAM Camps offer a balance of online interaction and independent at-home projects for campers entering grades three through 12
With a range of topics including creative writing, video game design, digital photography and even exploring careers in health care, campers are sure to find something that interests them. We offer one-week camps for all ages, and some two-week camps for high schoolers to help them delve more deeply into a topic.
Camps are affordable – starting at just $159 for a one-week session – and most use technology and supplies readily available at home. Learn more about our nearly two dozen sessions and register.
NIU School of Music presents Summer Music Workshops for High School Musicians in July!
Brass Workshop July 8, 2021
Come reboot your fundamental and ensemble skills and prepare for fall performances! Join NIU Professors Christopher Scanlon, Scott Tegge, Andrew Glendening and Tom Bough. Sessions include warmup and fundamentals, concentration, stretching and breathing, masterclasses, chamber music performances by NIU brass faculty and a large brass ensemble afternoon concert where students perform alongside faculty.
Saxophone Workshop July 22, 2021
High school saxophonists will deepen their knowledge and enrich their experience of both classical and jazz saxophone performance practice through a one-day saxophone intensive. Join NIU Professors Geof Bradfield and Thomas Snydaker to explore technique, sound production, the repertoire of each genre, improvisation and structuring practice sessions to achieve your personal goals.
Double Reed Workshop July 30, 2021
Enhance your double reed knowledge with NIU Professors Emily Fagan and John Gaudette. Throughout the day students will attend masterclasses, work on reedmaking, prepare chamber pieces and perform in an end-of-day recital. Join us to learn more about the vast opportunities offered by the NIU double reed studios!
Learn more and register for Summer Music Workshops or call 815-753-1450 for more information.
Welcome Cody Schmitz to the Huskie family
Mr. Cody Schmitz has accepted the position of registrar. He will join the Office of Undergraduate Studies on July 1, 2021.
Schmitz has been serving for the past seven years as registrar and director of Student Success at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Prior to that, he was the registrar at North Central University in Minnesota. He brings 10 years of registrar experience with him to NIU.
From a field of several talented applicants, Schmitz’s outstanding leadership skills combined with his professional expertise make him the best fit for the role. He has a good understanding of how other areas of the university relate to the Registration and Records office, as well as a history of bridge-building and developing strong cross-departmental partnerships. Most importantly, he proved that he had carefully researched NIU’s mission and values and would be a champion for them.
Thank you to the chair of the search committee, Celeste Latham, and the entire search committee for their time, effort and hard work during the search.
Internal Candidates sought for Interim Dean of the Graduate School/Associate Vice President for International Affairs |
| Deadlines
FY2021 Accounting Office Deadlines
We’re preparing to wrap up another fiscal year here at NIU and it’s important that we finalize the university’s FY21 financial statements in a timely manner. Please ensure that all FY21 transactions for your department are properly classified and submitted to the Accounting Office by the deadlines listed below: Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring prior to June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu. | June 11, 2021 | All FY2021 invoices, payment authorizations, check requests and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services at AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu or Lowden Hall 208. | July 14, 2021 | Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring in June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu. | July 14, 2021 | All FY2021 cash and/or checks received must be deposited at the Bursar’s Office in Swen Parson 235, and must be made in accordance with Bursar’s Office policy. | June 30, 2021 |
It’s very important to note that transactions required to be processed in FY21 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY21 documents even if the deadline has passed).
Financial Month End Close
The month of April is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon Monday, May 10, 2021. Journals not posted at that time will go into May business. Final April reports are scheduled to be available Tuesday, May 11, 2021. In addition, May reports are scheduled to be available Wednesday, May 12, 2021. These dates, and other important dates related to the Controller’s Office, can be found on the Controller’s Office calendar. |
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| ‘Born a Crime’ selected as Common Reading Experience text
There are at least two things that incoming Huskies have in common: they never quit, and they will read Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Noah’s collection of personal stories has been selected for NIU’s Common Reading Experience for the 2021-23 academic years. Read more.
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| Elementary Ed major Julie Chavez earns NIU Intern of the Year award, job for fall
School occupies a special place in Julie Chavez’s heart. “I had quite the unstable childhood, and school was really my safe place. I had a meal; I had teachers who cared about me; it was structured – I just really thrived in that environment,” says Chavez, a senior Elementary Education major from Aurora. Read more. |
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