Communications
Communications to NIU Students
- Commencement update from President Freeman
June 29, 2020 - Fall 2020 Information about Housing, Dining and Student Fees
June 23, 2020 - A Message from Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram re: fall course-delivery methods
June 17, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman regarding August commencement
June 2, 2020 - Update on fall plans from Provost Ingram
May 19, 2020
- A Message from President Freeman about the NIU CARES Grant and Student Emergency Fund
May 19, 2020 - Message from Dean of Students Wesener Michael with end of semster information
May 4, 2020 - Satifactory/Unsatisfactory grading for Spring 2020 semester from Director of Registration and Records Montag
May 4, 2020 - More information about the Student Emergency Fund Fund from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
April 6, 2020 - Message from President Freeman announcing new Student Emergency Fund
April 6, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman about Supporting the DeKalb Community
April 3, 2020 - Summer Courses and Travel from President Freeman and Executive Vice President/Provost Ingram
Apr. 2, 2020 - Update from the College of Law - Grading Policy from Dean Rigertas
Mar. 27, 2020 - A video message from President Freeman
Mar. 27, 2020 - Policy changes for grading, withdrawal, incompletes and academic probation from Provost Ingram
Mar. 26, 2020 - Two Members of NIU Campus Community Test Positive for COVID-19 from President Freeman
Mar. 25, 2020 - Student Adjustments from President Freeman
Mar. 24, 2020 - Payroll information for student employees from Provost Ingram
Mar. 23, 2020 - NIU’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home Order from President Freeman
Mar. 20, 2020 - Housing instructions for spring from the Housing office
Mar. 19, 2020 - May commencement ceremonies postponed from President Freeman
Mar. 19, 2020 - Keep Learning website from Vice Provost Ghrayeb
Mar. 18, 2020 - Teaching and learning to remain remote for the remainder of the semester from President Freeman
Mar. 17, 2020 - Student Academic Support Services from Vice Provost Ghrayeb
Mar. 16, 2020 - Message to students from Provost Ingram
Mar. 14, 2020 - Student Services and Campus Operations from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Mar. 13, 2020 - K-12 school closures throughout Illinois from President Freeman
Mar. 13, 2020 - NIU to extend spring break through Sunday, March 22, from President Freeman
Mar. 11, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update and Information from Provost Ingram
Mar. 3, 2020 - Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? An Announcement to Students from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Jan. 29, 2020
Communications to NIU Employees
- Returning to Campus Work Guidance Update from Interim Chief Human Resource Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden
July 6, 2020 - Travel and Quarantine Guidance from Provost Ingram
July 6, 2020 - Reinstatement of non-accumulative sick leave benefit provisions from Interim Chief Human Resource Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden
July 1, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Chief Human Resource Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden
June 26, 2020 - A Message from Provost Ingram re: revised travel policy
June 25, 2020
- A Message from Vice President and Provost Ingram re: fall course-delivery methods
June 17, 2020 - A Thank You Message to employees from President Freeman
June 17, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram
June 12, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: FY21 Budget and Planning
June 10, 2020 - A Message from Provost Ingram regarding August Commencement
June 2, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Planning
May 29, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman about Plans for Returning to Work on Campus
May 27, 2020 - Faculty and staff update re: messaging to returning students about current plans for the fall semester
May 19, 2020 - Guidance on Reopening Facilities and Spaces for Research, Scholarship and Artistry from Vice President Gerald Blazey
May 14, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram
May 14, 2020 - A Message for Faculty and College Staff from Provost Ingram
May 12, 2020 - A special message from President Freeman regarding the Class of 2020
May 8, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
May 8, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: Preparing for Returning to Campus
May 7, 2020 - Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading information from Vice Provost Ghrayeb
May 1, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Planning
April 30, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
April 29, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: Stay-at-Home Extension and Future Plans
April 23, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
April 20, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman re: K-12 Extension and Moving Forward
April 17, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
April 13, 2020 - Message from President Freeman announcing new Student Emergency Fund
April 6, 2020 - Payroll Guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
April 6, 2020 - A Message from President Freeman about Supporting the DeKalb Community
April 3, 2020 - Student Evaluations and Tenure Clock Extension
April 3, 2020 - Summer Courses and Travel from President Freeman and Executive Vice President/Provost Ingram
Apr. 2, 2020 - CMS COVID-19 Benefits Resources
Apr. 2, 2020 - NIU Supports Gov. Pritzker Extending Stay-at-Home Order from President Freeman
Apr. 1, 2020 - Payroll guidance from Interim Human Resource Services Director Southard
Mar. 30, 2020 - A video message from President Freeman
Mar. 27, 2020 - Policy changes for grading, withdrawal, incompletes and academic probation from Provost Ingram
Mar. 26, 2020 - Two Members of NIU Campus Community Test Positive for COVID-19 from President Freeman
Mar. 25, 2020 - Payroll Guidance for Unit and Department Leaders from Provost Ingram
Mar. 23, 2020 - Payroll Information for Faculty, Staff and Student Employees from President Freeman
Mar. 23, 2020 - Guidance for Research Supervisors and Laboratories and Facilities in Response to Executive Order from Vice President Gerald Blazey
Mar. 21, 2020 - NIU’s Response to Governor Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home Order from President Freeman
Mar. 20, 2020 - May commencement ceremonies postponed from President Freeman
Mar. 19, 2020 - Employee travel reimbursement from CFO Chinniah and Associate Vice President Sanan
Mar. 18, 2020 - Important FYI: Keep Learning website from Provost Ingram
Mar. 18, 2020 - Coping with stress and anxiety during this challenging time from EAP director Brian Smith
Mar. 18, 2020 - A message to faculty from Provost Ingram
Mar. 17, 2020 - Teaching and learning to remain remote for the remainder of the semester from President Freeman
Mar. 17, 2020 - Message to faculty from Provost Ingram
Mar. 14, 2020 - Options for employees' work schedules from President Freeman
Mar. 14, 2020 - K-12 school closures throughout Illinois from President Freeman
Mar. 13, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Urgent Update from President Freeman
March 12, 2020 - Update for faculty and staff regarding reporting for work and working remotely from Provost Ingram and General Counsel Perry
Mar. 12, 2020 - NIU to extend spring break until Sunday, March 22, from President Freeman
Mar. 11, 2020 - Update to faculty regarding remote teaching and learning from Provost Ingram
Mar. 11, 2020 - Update to faculty staff regarding travel and events from Provost Ingram
Mar. 10, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update and Information from Provost Ingram
Mar. 3, 2020 - Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Announcement to Faculty and Staff from Provost Ingram
Jan. 30, 2020
Communications to Families of NIU Students
- Student Emergency Fund from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Apr. 7, 2020 - Policy changes for grading, withdrawal, incompletes and academic probation from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Mar. 26, 2020 - Two Members of NIU Campus Community Test Positive for COVID-19 from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Mar. 25, 2020 - Update to NIU Families about Student Adjustments from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Mar. 24, 2020 - Update to NIU Families from Dean of Students Wesener Michael
Mar. 20, 2020
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General Messages
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) update to alumni from President Freeman
Mar. 20, 2020 - 2020 NIU spring sports seasons cancelled
Mar. 12, 2020