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.
Interactive map now incorporates campus improvements and repairs.
There are many improvements and repairs happening on campus and NIU's interactive map now displays where and when projects are taking place. One of the current projects on the interactive map is asphalt paving work on Recreation Drive north of the Convocation Center. Barricades will be going up early this week and work will proceed through the week of Aug. 21. View the interactive campus map to learn more about campus construction and repair projects.
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.
Become a faculty/staff advisor for a student organization.
Are you interested in helping students outside of the classroom? We’re looking for student organization faculty/staff advisors for the upcoming year. If you’re interested in becoming a student organization faculty/staff advisor, sign up here! 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.
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Volunteers needed for Move-in and Week of Welcome.
Help welcome new and returning Huskies to campus by volunteering to help with Move-in and Week of Welcome activities. Volunteers are needed to assist at the Band Run, the Kick-Off Event, the Color Run, the Campus Block Party and more.
To see a full list of events and time slots visit the online volunteer registration form.
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NIU Alumni Association is looking for campus partners to join Mission’s Grove.
Every NIU office, student organization and program creates value through their impressive work and impact, and the NIU Alumni Association (NIUAA) recognizes that.
The NIU Alumni Association recently was awarded a grant that will help showcase NIU’s important work to the community, and we invite all student organizations, divisions, centers and groups to apply.
Through this grant, you’ll have the chance to extend your reach exponentially in September.
The NIUAA is offering the opportunity for NIU programs to secure tent space (including table and chairs) in Mission’s Grove prior to our Sept. 23 football game against Tulsa (time TBD). Mission’s Grove made its debut last year, and it was quite popular among our alumni, family and friends as we averaged over 300 people per game in our inaugural season.
The NIUAA wants these same people (and more) to engage with your group directly so you can spread the word of your group, division or center. Those interested in participating must complete the application by Aug. 15, 2023. Decisions announced by the week of Aug. 28.
Don’t miss out on your chance to participate. Questions? Connect with NIUAA assistant director Eric Glasby, ’15, M.S.Ed. ’18 at 815-753-1677 or eglasby1@niu.edu.
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Policy Library update – revised policies
Revised policies are open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The revised policies are:
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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Homecoming is going to be a bundle of fun.
Begin making plans for our 116th Homecoming! You can save up to $20 when you attend Pizza, Paint and Sip with Chelsea McGhee Studios, Huskie Happy Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits, and the Third Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E. Learn more about the Homecoming Events Bundle and get your discount today.
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Help us spread the word about our Golden Huskies Reunion.
Help us spread the word about our Golden Huskies 50-plus Year Reunion, featuring the class of 1973. Golden Huskies are alumni who graduated from NIU 50-plus years ago and, starting this year, we’ll celebrate them during Homecoming. Golden Huskies can order their class shirt, register for events, interact via their digital class reunion book and more!
If you know any Golden Huskies, please let them know that they’re invited to our Golden Huskies 50-plus Year Reunion Reception on Oct. 13 and tailgate at Mission's Grove on Oct. 14.
For more information on everything they can do to celebrate this great milestone, visit our alumni website.
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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:
- Lisa Vargen
- Becca Husar
- Karen Smith
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- Tuesday, Aug. 8: ***In-Person*** NIU Navigate Staff New-Users Learning Session
- Tuesday, Aug. 8: **ONLINE** Making the Move to Blackboard Ultra Course View
- Wednesday, Aug. 9: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
- Thursday, Aug. 10: **ONLINE** Calculating Overall Grades with Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
- Thursday, Aug. 10: STEM Café: Stargazing, Space Stations and Solar Eclipses
- Friday, Aug. 11: **ONLINE** Creating Multimedia to Enhance Learning
- Saturday, Aug. 12: Outdoor Adventures: Day Climb (Registration deadline Aug. 9)
- Saturday, Aug. 12: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
- Tuesday, Aug. 15: Electronic Requisitions Training
- Tuesday, Aug. 22: Introductory Commercial Card Training
- Thursday, Aug. 24: International Students Welcome Back Event
- Thursday, Aug. 31: Interdisciplinary Center Open House
- Friday, Sept. 15: Call for Papers - Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad
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WNIJ wins national recognition for commentary, podcasting and photojournalism
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Each year the Public Media Journalists Association recognizes the best of local public radio news in a wide array of categories. This year, 89.5 WNIJ took home three awards, including first place for commentary. Read more.
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Management major Jada Samuels wins first prize at DePaul University’s Pitch Madness Competition
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For many entrepreneurs, coming up with a great business idea is an arduous task, and implementing that idea can be even more challenging. Regardless, rising junior management student Jada Samuels has made it all look easy with her natural smoothie company, Jada Juice. Read more.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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