Deadline for Proposals for The Real Talk Conference Extended through May 31.
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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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Call for Candidates: Operating Staff Personnel Advisor
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The operating staff personnel advisor (OSPA) is a resource person and consultant whose services are available to civil service employees. The OSPA advises and assists employees who need guidance with personnel policies, procedures and actions.
Read more about the OSPA position.
The Operating Staff Council will be selecting someone for a three-year term as OSPA. Candidates must be full-time, non-probationary (initial probation) status employees with a minimum of four years of experience in a civil service classification. We are looking for candidates with a high degree of professionalism who are familiar with NIU administrative operations and personnel policies.
The OSPA receives additional pay and release time from current responsibilities, coordinated with supervisory input and approval. Start date for the position is July 1.
Please submit your résumé and letter of interest to OSC@niu.edu by 4:30 p.m. June 21 to be considered for candidacy.
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Call for Proposals for Inaugural Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium
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NIU is proud to partner with all Illinois public universities to offer the inaugural Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium Nov. 8, 2024. This free, one-day, online conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners with expertise in online teaching and learning from across the state of Illinois to discuss the latest trends in online learning. All those who learn, teach, develop, support or administer online education are welcome.
The call for proposals is now open; deadline for submissions is June 30. Learn more and submit a proposal.
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Summer Service Opportunities That Need Your Support
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Our Huskie Food Pantry and Huskie Closet spend much of the fall and spring semesters focused on providing food and clothing to NIU students in need. With many students off campus during the summer, it is the ideal time to accomplish necessary tasks like deep cleaning and organizing, and they need your help. Please consider signing up for one of the two important ways to help support their operations this summer:
June 11: Alumni Day at the Huskie Closet
Help clean, organize and be hands-on as the Huskie Closet prepares for the fall semester. Shifts run from noon to 2 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m.
June 25: Huskie Food Pantry Prep Day
Help deep clean the pantry and participate in training videos for future pantry volunteers. Shifts are from 9 to 11 a.m., and 3 to 5 p.m.
Email volunteer@niu.edu for more information, or to reserve your spot for either activity.
NIU employees can use their Huskies Give Back (Volunteer Leave) time to support the pantry/closet, and our students, during a time when support is sorely needed. More information about our Huskies Give Back program, which allows employees to volunteer during regular working hours, can be found on the human resources site.
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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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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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Heather Lissman
- Rebecca Iaccino
- Amy Deegan
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Tuesday, May 28: Tuesday Tech Tip — Word Mail Merge
Tuesday, May 28: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
Wednesday, May 29: Retirement Reception for Pulchratia Lacey
Wednesday, May 29: Virtual Vendor Showcase
Thursday, May 30: OFP Kick-Off
Thursday, May 30: Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
Saturday, June 1: NIU College of Law Commencement
Thursday, June 6: Operating Staff Council
Thursday, June 6: STEM Café: Artificial Intelligence: Scientific, Social and Ethical Implications
Monday, June 17: UWC's Summer Writing and Research Program
Tuesday, June 18: Introductory Commercial Card Training
Tuesday, July 23: Introductory Commercial Card Training
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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.
Sunday, June 30: Submission Deadline for the Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium
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Importance of registering international travel emphasized
In an effort to ensure meaningful and fulfilling global experiences for all Huskies, NIU’s Division of International Affairs aims to raise awareness of the university’s International Travel Policy and Procedures. Read more.
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NIU faculty members receive tenure, promotions
Earlier this month, the NIU Board of Trustees voted to approve tenure and promotion for more than 40 NIU faculty members. Read more.
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