Proposals for The Real Talk Conference due today.
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The theme for the 2024 conference is Opening Pathways to Embrace our Humanity, which represents the ability to enact transformative change that begins with access to opportunities for learning, truth-telling, trust and relationship building, examining the effects of segregation, polarization, colonization, concentrated poverty towards addressing and enacting equitable and just outcomes.
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Art Museum annual “Art to Lend” selection period now open.
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The Northern Illinois University Art Museum’s annual “Art to Lend” 2024 selection period is now open for faculty and staff on campus. This annual service allows individuals and departments to enhance their private offices and the administrative areas of our university by renting original works of art. Artwork enriches the university’s welcoming nature for students, faculty and staff as well as brightens the experience for public visitors and provides daily enjoyment in the workplace. Each work meant for public display was carefully selected by museum staff for its broad appeal and its ability to be on loan for up to eight years.
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Register for Summer in the Arts at NIU.
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The early-bird deadline for Summer in the Arts at NIU is almost here! Register for theatre, visual art, jazz or percussion camps by June 1 and save $50! artscamps.niu.edu
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NIU Recreation offering three summer family programs.
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Discover a world of fun designed for community and family. We offer a range of programs that bring joy and growth to people of all ages.
Family Summer Saturday Hours
Special, exclusive Saturday hours for families to enjoy gym activities together at our NIU Recreation Center. Spend time making memories, rain or shine. Establish a tradition of quality time to remember.
Cost: Dependent day passes are discounted from $8 to $5. Adults are regular price. Purchase passes at our Recreation Center front desk.
Adult Softball League
Gather your softball teams and head out to our Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex. Be a part of our adult softball league. This is a great way to meet people, compete and be active this summer.
Cost: $350 per team. Registration closes at 11 p.m. May 29.
Questions? Contact Reese DeNure, program director of intramurals at rdenure@niu.edu.
Teen Open Gym Summer Pass
Send your teens (ages 11-16) one to three days a week to our Recreation Center for some indoor fun. They can participate in open basketball all day, and volleyball or badminton upon request. Bring your lunch to the attached meeting room, or just hang out. Parents have peace of mind, and teens have their own time to socialize and be active.
Cost: $10 per day. $200 for the entire summer. Parents/guardians must register teens ahead of time.
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Holmes Student Center announces summer hours.
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HSC Summer Hours from Monday, May 13, 2024 – Sunday, August 18
Sunday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The HSC will be securing entrances with either doors being completely secured or only accessible with a valid OneCard. Hotel South may be accessed without a OneCard.
HSC Door Security (Beginning May 13)
- Hotel South: Remains open during Open Hours (7am – 8pm)
- Auto-lock doors secured: Valid Onecard required for North & West bus loop
- Secured: East, Old South, West (north Sandburg entrance)
- ADA East ramp entrance will be available by calling 753-1924 for assistance
Holidays
- Monday, May 27; Memorial Day; Closed
- Wednesday, June 19; Juneteenth Celebration; Open
- Thursday July 4; Independence Day; Closed
- Friday, July 5; Administrative Holiday; Closed
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Travel Voucher update: New allowance maximums for lodging and meal per diem.
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Effective Feb. 1, 2024, allowance maximums for lodging and meal per diem should be verified through the GSA per diem rates in accordance with 80 Ill. Adm. Code 3000.400, 3000.500, 3000.510 and Appendix A. You may search per diems by selecting the state and city, or by ZIP code to find the applicable rates. Per diem on travel days is still based on time of travel using the quarter system per HETCB allowances. This information may be found on the Controller's Office website under the
“Meals — Employees in Travel Status” section. The General Services Administration (GSA) may modify these rates periodically throughout federal fiscal year 2024. When using the GSA meal per diem rate tables, please do not include the “incidental expenses” in amounts submitted for reimbursement. The policy for day-trip meal allowances for reimbursement of breakfast and/or dinner has not changed. If you have any questions, please contact Accounts Payable Services at 815-753-1514 or email AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu.
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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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Kyle Westbrook
- Diane Hart, Caroline Kosmel, Wes Jones, and Jan Wylde
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Financial Month End Close
The month of May is closing for all financial reporting activity at noon Monday, June 10. Journals not posted at that time will go into June business. Submit May journals before end of business Friday, June 7. Final May reports are scheduled to be available Tuesday, June 11. In addition, June reports are scheduled to be available Wednesday, June 12. These dates and other important dates related to the Controller’s Office can be found on the NIU Controller’s Office webpage.
Fiscal Year 2024 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 FY 2024 financial statements in a timely manner. Please ensure that all FY 2024 transactions for your department are properly classified and submitted to the Accounting Office by the deadlines listed below:
- June 18, 2024: 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 28, 2024: All FY 2024 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
- July 15, 2024: All FY 2024 approved invoices, check requests and travel reimbursement requests due to Accounts Payable Services at AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu or Lowden Hall 208.
- July 15, 2024: 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 2024 must be received by the requested due dates (do not hold FY 2024 documents even if the deadline has passed).
Please review all transactions and balances in applicable cost centers, paying particular attention to appropriate cut-off for transactions occurring during the months of June and July. Note that all goods and services received prior to June 30, 2024, must be recorded as an expenditure or accrued as a liability in the current fiscal year. Goods and services received after June 30, 2024, must be recorded as an expenditure in Fiscal Year 2025. University sales and services performed prior to June 30, 2024, must be recorded as revenue in the current fiscal year. University sales or services to be performed after June 30, 2024, must be recorded as revenue in FY 2025. If you have any questions concerning how transactions should be recorded, please contact an Accounting Office representative.
We appreciate your full cooperation as we work to ensure a successful close out of FY 2024. Should you have any questions about the year-end process, please email the Controller’s Office at ControllerOffice@niu.edu for assistance.
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University coins a new commencement tradition
NIU started a new tradition of gratitude at this year’s commencement ceremonies.
Graduates at graduate and undergraduate ceremonies last weekend found a red, black and silver coin on their seats inscribed with the words, “Huskie Gratitude.” Read more.
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Creativity and innovation highlighted during Huskie Trek Talks
Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion made its debut on May 3 to a filled house, eager to learn more about the exciting innovation and creativity happening throughout Northern Illinois University. Read more.
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