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Weekly Employee Announcements
 

May 18, 2026

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📌 NOTICES

Help Students Find On-campus Employment Opportunities

In effort to make on-campus employment opportunities easily accessible to students, Career Services is asking anyone with an on-campus student employment opportunity to add the position to Huskies Get Hired. For assistance adding your open positions to Huskies Get Hired, contact Steph Horgan at sluka1@niu.edu.

In addition, offices are encouraged to promote Huskies Get Hired by printing this half-sheet flyer and posting it on their office door before the fall 2026 semester starts. 

Download the Huskies Get Hired flyer
Huskies Get Hired flyer
 

Campus Tree Planting Begins May 26

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, NIU will plant 150 trees across central and west campus. The new trees will line walkways from MLK Commons to Stevenson Towers.

Tree and equipment staging begins May 26, with planting starting May 27 on central campus and concluding by June 18 on west campus. Work may extend through the end of June, weather permitting.

Please avoid the staging areas and newly planted trees, and use caution around active work crews. This project will not disrupt other university operations.

 

Sustainability Leadership Academy Now Taking Applications

Campus Sustainability is offering a new program, the Sustainability Leadership Academy, to train staff and faculty leaders across campus in bringing sustainability to offices and departments. Participants will learn alongside cohort mates during this academic-year long program, while creating a project to implement into their office or department. Learn more about the academy and apply to participate.

Applications are open now through June 30, 2026. Supervisor endorsements will need to be submitted by July 7, 2026. 

 

Join us for the Orientation and First Year Programs (OFP) Kick-Off

Help kick off the summer by attending the OFP Kick-Off on Thursday, May 28! Get a behind-the-scenes look at orientation and Week of Welcome (WOW). You'll get an inside look at how students will experience their transition to NIU and learn ways to get involved and support our newest Huskies.

Add the Kick Off to your calendar
 

Retail Dining Summer Break Options

Great news, Huskies! Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks, the Grill at Huskie Den and The Depot
C-store all have summer hours.

  • Einstein Bros.: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
  • Starbucks: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • The Grill: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • The Depot: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Orientation days only.

To access hours, locations and payment options, visit our Where to Eat page.

 

University Libraries Summer Hours

First Interim (May 10 to June 14)
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Closed Memorial Day.
Closed June 11.

Summer Semester (June 15 to Aug. 9)
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.

 

Register Today for Summer Music Lessons and Classes at the NIU Community School of the Arts

Experience the arts and learn something new this summer at NIU: Registration at the NIU Community School of the Arts is now open.

Students of any age can learn to play a new musical instrument or brush up skills with private music lessons. Inquire today and start lessons in June.

Piano and guitar group classes for ages 13-plus make learning to play music a fun and more affordable experience. Learn to play and meet new friends by joining a CSA music class this summer.

Piano Starter class for kids ages 5 to 7, Children’s Music Education classes for kids ages 1 to 5, and CSA Guitar Ensembleall begin new summer sessions soon in the NIU Music Building.

Please visit the CSA website for details and to register. For assistance or more information, call the CSA office at 815-753-1450.

 

Voting Now Open for Operating Staff Council 2026 Election

The OSC election will be held electronically — there are no paper ballots. There are five vacancies this year. The five candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to serve as council members. Candidates placing sixth through eighth will become our three alternates (the rest will be on standby should we need them). Voting begins Thursday, May 7 and closes 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 22. Please review the candidate data sheets and vote for those who will represent you in shared governance. If you have questions, please contact jmonteiro@niu.edu.

 

Transact (OneCard) System Maintenance

A Transact OneCard System maintenance upgrade is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
May 21, 2026. While the system is under maintenance, students, faculty and staff will experience a disruption to OneCard use for certain amenities on campus, including printing, dining, OneCard services, new or reprovisioning of mobile ID, and usage of Huskie Bucks. Below you will find additional information. 

  • Retail Dining (Starbucks and Huskie Grill) - Huskie Bucks sales down; able to pay with credit or debit card.
  • Drink and Snack Vending Machines - Huskie Bucks sales down; able to pay with credit or debit card.
  • Off-campus Huskie Bucks Vendor - Huskie Bucks sales down; able to pay with credit or debit card.
  • Printing - Personal printing is unavailable.
  • Mobile ID/OneCard Office - All downloading of mobile ID or printing of physical ID will be unavailable; Huskie Bucks deposits and sales unavailable.
  • Bursar’s Office - Huskie Bucks sales and deposits unavailable.
  • Transcripts Office - Huskie Bucks sales and deposits unavailable.
  • Music Department - Huskie Bucks sales and deposits unavailable.
  • Marching Band - Huskie Bucks sales and deposits unavailable.

Thank you for your patience during this system maintenance upgrade. If you have questions, please contact onecard@niu.edu.

 

Internal Applicants Being Sought for Assistant Director – Residential Life Curriculum and Training 

Housing and Residential Services is seeking applications from current NIU employees for Assistant Director – Residential Life Curriculum and Training. This leadership role will help to provide developmental supervision for professional and paraprofessional residence hall staff in assigned complexes. The Assistant Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership programs related to special interest and learning communities, and paraprofessional staff selection and training.

The Assistant Director is also responsible for working with Community Advisors and other unique department paraprofessional staff within the context of the NIU Housing and Residential Services Curriculum.

Interested employees can review the full posting and apply here:   https://employment.niu.edu/postings/91871

Application deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026

 

Internal Applicants Being Sought for Assistant Director for Residential Life Operations

Housing and Residential Services is seeking applications from current NIU employees for Assistant Director for Residential Life Operations. This leadership role provides developmental supervision for professional and paraprofessional residence hall staff in assigned complexes. The Assistant Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating desk operations and overnight operations.

The Assistant Director is also responsible for providing leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive summer operation including residential students and camp and conference guests. They will provide developmental supervision for professional and paraprofessional residence hall staff in assigned complexes. The Assistant Director is also responsible for providing leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive summer operation including residential students and camp and conference guests.

Interested employees can review the full posting and apply here: https://employment.niu.edu/postings/91870

Application deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026

 

👏 APPLAUD A COLLEAGUE

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:

  • Rachel Xidis
  • Wes Jones
Read recent applause →
Applaud a colleague →
 

🗓 UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Tuesday, May 19: **ONLINE** Using the NIU Quality Essentials to Plan and Evaluate Your Online Course
  • Tuesday, May 19: Introductory Commercial Card Training
  • Thursday, May 21: **ONLINE** Book Chat: Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms
  • Thursday, May 28: Orientation and First Year Programs (OFP) Kick-Off
  • Saturday, May 30: NIU College of Law Commencement
  • Saturday, June 6: Maximizing Summer Momentum: Productivity Strategies for Graduate Success (Register by June 1)
 
View the NIU Events Calendar →
Huskie Athletics events →
Submit an event →

Tip: Submit your event, lecture, training session or deadline to the NIU calendar to inform Huskies about everything that is happening on campus. 

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⏱ DEADLINES

Fiscal Year 2026 Due Dates for Accounting Transactions

We are preparing to wrap up another fiscal year here at NIU and it is important that we finalize the university’s Fiscal Year 2026 financial statements in a timely manner. Please ensure that all FY 2026 transactions for your department are properly classified and submitted to the Accounting Office by the deadlines listed below:

  • June 17, 2026: 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 30, 2026: All FY 2026 cash and/or checks received must be deposited at the Bursar’s Office in Swen Parson Hall 235 and must be made in accordance with Bursar’s Office policy.
  • July 15, 2026: All FY 2026 approved invoices, check requests and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services at AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu or Lowden Hall 107.
  • July 15, 2026: Year-end cutoff for posting all journal activity occurring in June from all fund sources due to General Ledger at JournalEntries@niu.edu.

It is very important to note that transactions required to be processed in FY 2026 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY 2026 documents even if the deadline has passed).

Please review all transactions and balances in applicable cost centers, paying particular attention to appropriate cutoff for transactions occurring during the months of June and July. Note that all goods and services received prior to June 30, 2026, must be recorded as an expenditure or accrued as a liability in the current fiscal year. Goods and services received after June 30, 2026, must be recorded as an expenditure in FY 2027. University sales and services performed prior to June 30, 2026, must be recorded as revenue in the current fiscal year. University sales or services to be performed after June 30, 2026, must be recorded as revenue in F Y 2027. If you have any questions concerning how transactions should be recorded, please contact an Accounting Office representative.

This is also a good time to review any accruals in your cost centers to ensure they are up to date. All accrued balances should have support justifying why the amounts are accrued (receivable, payable, deferred, etc.) as of June 30, 2026. The Controller’s Office is responsible for all tuition accruals, and no adjustments should be made to tuition accounts. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We appreciate your full cooperation as we work to ensure a successful close-out of FY 2026.  Should you have any questions about the year-end process, please email the Controller’s Office at ControllerOffice@niu.edu for assistance. 

 

🗞 FROM NIU TODAY

Faculty tenure and promotion

NIU faculty members earn promotions, tenure

The NIU Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to approve promotion and tenure for 40 NIU faculty members. This is a significant accomplishment as a faculty member; the process includes evaluation of the individual’s teaching, service and scholarship to NIU and their profession.

Read more →

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