Einstein’s closed this week.
Einstein Bros. Bagels will be closed the week of July 5-7. Normal hours resume Monday, July 10. Starbucks and the Grill at Huskie Den will maintain normal hours July 5-7. Have a safe and happy holiday, Huskies!
City proposes closing Normal Road
The center of campus may get safer and greener, thanks to a proposal by the City of DeKalb to close a portion of Normal Road that runs through campus.
The idea, which was presented at the June 26 meeting of the DeKalb City Council, would close Normal Road from Lucinda Avenue to about the south side of Founders Memorial Library. Doing so would make it possible to essentially walk from Annie Glidden Road to the East Lagoon without crossing a roadway.
“This fits well with our vision to create a safer walkable campus,” said Assocaite Vice President for Facilities Management and Campus Services John Heckman. “It will enhance the safety of the thousands of students, faculty and staff who cross that road each week.”
Heckmann, who collaborated with the city as the plan was developed, said the ultimate vision is replacing the asphalt with grass and other greenery to enhance this open space much like the adjacent MLK Commons.
The proposal also envisions replacing the four-way stop at Normal and Lucinda with a roundabout, which city engineers believe would enhance safety for both pedestrians and motorists.
The university has endorsed the concept. However, the city council has not yet voted on the proposal and no timeline for the project was discussed, should it be approved.
OnBase system maintenance scheduled.
The OnBase system will be unavailable 6 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 as DoIT performs a system upgrade.
NIU Art Museum’s “Art to Lend” selection period open now through July 14
The NIU Art Museum’s annual “Art to Lend” 2023 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 the 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. Learn more by visiting the NIU Arts Blog.
Music classes for children ages 1-5 begin July 11. Sign up today!
Toddlers ages 1 to 5 sing, dance, play and have fun in CSA Prelude and Development children’s music education classes.
Sign up today and bring your kids to NIU Music Building, Room 103 for their first music classes starting Tuesday, July 11.
Please visit our NIU Community School of the Arts website for details and to register. Call us at 815-753-1450 for more information.
