GradConnect:
NIU Graduate Student Announcements
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CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!
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Graduating Huskies Photoshoot
Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Altgeld Hall, Outside
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We’re so proud of you, and we want to capture this milestone with a photo shoot. Bring your cap and gown and head over to get your photo taken outside of Altgeld Hall. NIU staff photographers from Institutional Communications will be taking photos of #NIUGrad Huskies in their regalia to post on NIU social media channels.
Graduating Huskies Photoshoot - Northern Illinois University (niu.edu)
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 10 at 4:00 PM
NIU Convocation Center
For those participating, tickets will be released to your graduate student account the week of May 6. Doors will open at 3 P.M., and all participating graduates must be downstairs and checked in by 3:30 P.M. How to RSVP and Attend Ceremony - NIU - Commencement.
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Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom
NIU Career Services' End-of-Year Career Fair provides an opportunity for current students, graduate students to connect with employers for internships and full-time, part-time and student employment positions. Candidates from all colleges and majors are invited to attend. Our fair is free for candidates to attend. Reservations are not required. Candidates: Bring multiple copies of your résumé. Tips available for attending a career fair: Career and Internship Fairs | Career Services | Northern Illinois University (niu.edu).
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Drop-In Career Assistance
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Wednesday, May 1 at 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday, May 2 at 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Peters Campus Life Building, 220
Career Services offers 15-minute drop-in assistance to all NIU students in PCLB 220. No appointment required. First come, first served.
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- Receive quick feedback on your resume or cover letter! Bring a printed copy of your resume or cover letter to our drop-in services, and one of our trained Career Peer Advisors will provide tips to help you transform it into a powerful tool for your internship and job search toolbox.
- Get the most from Huskies Get Hired with our Huskies Get Hired Walkthrough. You'll learn the most effective ways to search for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs as well as how to learn which employers are attending our career fairs and what they are looking for. There's more to this system than meets the eye.
- Have you developed an elevator pitch? This brief, professional introduction helps you standout to employers and other networking contacts. Stop in for our Elevator Pitch service, and our Career peer Advisors will coach you on how to put your best foot forward in professional interactions.
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Huski Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion
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Friday, May 3 at 5:30pm
Music Building-Recital Hall
From practical healthcare ideas that can save lives to finding edible foods growing all around our campus, Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion brings innovation, creativity and humanity to the forefront. Join us for an evening of exclusive Huskie presentations - from faculty, staff and students - showcasing their research, engagement and artistic excellence as they compete for award grants from the NIU Foundation Grants Committee, the Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development, and the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships.
Embark on this unforgettable journey of discovery and inspiration at the Recital Hall located in the Music Building, 550 Lucinda Avenue, on the DeKalb campus. There is also a virtual option to attend if you cannot join us in-person. Don't miss this fusion of ideas, innovation and community! For more information, please email Dana King, at foundationevents@niu.edu or call 815-753-5421.
NIU Today | Huskie Trek Talks on May 3 highlight innovation and discovery at NIU
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You've been admitted as an International Graduate Student, now what's next?
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Tuesday, May 7 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Thursday, May 9 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Virtual Event
**ONLINE** Congratulations on your admissions! Do you know what you need to submit to move forward? Attend this session to hear of your next steps to prepare you for your arrival at Northern Illinois University. Come with questions or just come and listen to prepare yourself to join the Huskie Family.
Register here: https://enroll.niu.edu/register/ugradprospect5
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NIU's 15th Annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony
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Thursday, May 9th at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
NIU's Lavender Graduation Ceremony celebrates the achievements and persistence of graduates at all degree levels and programs with underrepresented gender and sexual identities, centering LGBTQ+ students and alumni (including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, agender, queer, non-heterosexual and non-binary/gender non-conforming identifying students). All are welcome to support the graduates. This event is free to students and guests. Supportive guests do not need to RSVP. For more information, please contact the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center at gsrc@niu.edu or 815-753-4772. NIU's 15th Annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony - Northern Illinois University
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IL Area Health Education Center's Lunch and Learn Series-Emerging Health Topics
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Summer Writing and Research Program
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Monday through Friday
June 17-August 9, 2024
We know that completing your thesis, dissertation or research is important to you. We also know that it can be an isolating and overwhelming process. Our 2024 Summer Writing and Research Program will help you reach your goals. Using video and chat features, we'll support your research and writing by providing:
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- Presentations: 45-minute lunchtime brown bags on writing, research and aspects of graduate school.
- Writing Groups: A daily morning writing group to start each day strong plus smaller groups to maximize your weekly output with accountability partners at a time that works for you.
- Writing Support: Guidance and 1-on-1 attention from writing consultants who care about your success.
- Collaboration: Opportunities to interact with peers on similar research journeys.
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University Writing Center (UWC) Writing Support
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Summer is often a time for relaxing vacations, but in academia, it is also a time for making progress on writing and research projects. Free, in-person and online writing support is available to all NIU students and staff at the HASC’s University Writing Center (UWC), which will be open Summer 2024 from June 17 to August 8. You can schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance using Navigate or drop in at our space in Founders Memorial Library 152. At the UWC, you can: Work on projects from professional philosophies to theses and dissertations. Discuss strategies for writing different types of documents like literature reviews or job-application materials. Availability is subject to staffing and student demand, so schedule your visit early rather than wait until high-demand times. Look for our availability to open in Navigate, a few days before June 17. We look forward to seeing you then!
For more information visit: https://www.niu.edu/academic-support/appointments/index.shtml.
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How Hiring Works in North America
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Monday through Friday
June 24th - June 27th at 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual Event
As an incoming master’s student at Northern Illinois University, you have access to the Master’s Career Training Platform by Beyond Graduate School. This platform contains resources that will help you advance your career and navigate the professional workforce in North America.
“How Hiring Works in North America” is hosted by Beyond Graduate School. Through daily workshops, you’ll learn essential job search strategies, and how to effectively prepare for internships and job applications during your master’s. It can take 6 – 9 months to land an internship or job — now is the time to start preparing. You’ll receive information on how to attend daily after registering. Replays will be available to registrants unable to attend live.
Register today at: https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/june-boot-camp/
Click the event link above, log in to your school account, and register to attend live or receive the replay.
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Announcements and Reminders
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For Thesis- and Dissertation-Writing Students
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Are you defending your thesis or dissertation this summer or fall?
Email Thesis and Dissertation Coordinator Christine Holloway at thesis@niu.edu to make sure you are formatting your document correctly, and see the many resources and example pages on the Thesis and Dissertation Office webpage: https://www.niu.edu/grad/thesis/index.shtml.
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Summer and Fall 2024 Registration
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It’s time to register for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. Do you have what you need to enroll and continue your coursework?
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- How to Register for Classes
Not sure of the technical steps required to register for classes? Let us help you online here.
- Need to Remove a Hold?
As you prepare to register for classes, it’s important to know if one or more holds have been placed on your account. You won’t be able to register until all holds are removed. Learn more online here.
- Options to Pay Your Bill
The Cashiering Office (within the Office of the Bursar) processes payments to the student accounts. There are a few different ways we can help you manage the balance and/or process to pay. Ask about the Huskie Installment Plan. Learn more online here.
- Connect with Graduate Advisor
If you aren’t sure what class(es) you should be enrolled in, we can point you in the right direction with a graduate advisor. Contact the Graduate School at Gradsch@niu.edu.
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Ordering Official Transcripts
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Melanie Regan
Nutrition and dietetics graduate student
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I come from a family of teachers who all have their master’s degrees. Growing up in a family that is so involved in the education system has provided me with such high values regarding education. When I was a little girl it wasn’t if I was going to get a master’s degree, it was what was I going to get a master’s degree in. I do not believe that college is for everyone, but I do believe there are life lessons that a college education provides that shape our way of thinking. I personally have always loved learning and loved the experiences that are provided by higher education.
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