Register your department for the Student Involvement Fair.
As the new academic year approaches, we’re excited to announce our upcoming Involvement Fair, which is a fantastic opportunity for your department to showcase its activities and engage with students.
Our Involvement Fair takes place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 5-7 in the MLK Commons. This event aims to connect students with various campus departments and student organizations, helping them discover ways to get involved and make the most of their university experience.
If your department is interested in participating and would like to reserve a table, please complete the registration form by Aug. 25. We encourage you to bring brochures, displays and any materials that will help students learn more about the opportunities your department offers. This is a chance to connect with students, share your passion and foster a sense of community within our campus.
Confirmation emails will be sent one week before the event. Student Involvement will provide a table and two chairs — departments and student organizations may bring a tent if needed. In case of rain, the Involvement Fair will be canceled that day and not moved inside. For any questions, please email Student Involvement at studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
Disability Resource Center introduces new online portal for faculty and instructors.
Beginning this fall semester, students' Letters of Accommodation can be viewed and accessed on the new Disability Resource Center Portal. Faculty and instructors can also view and approve testing requests students initiate with the DRC; approve test dates and times; provide details regarding materials needed; and upload exams for students.
The new portal can be accessed using the credentials used to access your MyNIU account and you can learn how to use the portal by watching this tutorial.
Parking Lot maintenance scheduled.
Three parking areas will be temporarily unavailable due to facility maintenance during the month of August. Disruptions in service will be short in duration (weather permitting).
- Lot 2 (east of Anderson Hall) – Aug. 14-18.
- Lot 36 (south of Founders Memorial Library) – Aug. 18-19.
- Wellness and Literacy – Aug. 17-22.
Exciting Opportunity: Become a Student Organization Advisor!
Student Involvement is actively looking for passionate and dedicated staff members like you to become advisors for our student organizations. Being an advisor for a student organization can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You'll have the chance to mentor and guide students as they navigate their academic journey and develop leadership skills. Your expertise and insights will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and success of these groups.
If you’re interested in becoming a student organization faculty/staff advisor, sign up today. Reach out to Alex Pitner for more information.
Volunteer during Alumni Day at the Huskie Food Pantry and Huskie Closet.
Join your fellow Huskies for Alumni Day at the Huskie Food Pantry and Huskie Closet on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Volunteers will help sort food/clothes, serve students, and keep the pantry and closet in working order through one of the two shifts available that day (8:30 to 11 a.m. for the pantry and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. for pantry and closet). Food and clothing donations are also needed and accepted. Contact Liz McKee, M.S.Ed. ’14, at Lmckee1@niu.edu or 815-753-7400 if interested or for more information.
Not able to join Alumni Day but want to volunteer? Sign up for a different shift at the pantry or the Huskie Closet.
