The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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University will be closed tomorrow, Nov. 8, for Election Day.
Planning to vote on Nov. 8? No problem—there's no class on Election Day, so be sure to head to your voting location and then make plans to use the rest of your day off from classes to catch up on assignments and prep for rest of week.
Check your voter registration status, find your polling place and learn more about what is on your ballet by visiting the Huskies Vote website.
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Faculty Office Hours are a great way to get the help you need.
Need additional help in a course or have questions about your syllabus? Faculty set aside time for you to connect and ask questions one-on-one. Take advantage of it! Along with our guide to using office hours, these five tips will help you get the most out of this valuable time.
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Spring 2023 class registration begins today.
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Now is the time to register for spring 2023 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
- It’s important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate Student by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
- In MyNIU, you can check your enrollment date—the date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student.
- In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Jump-start your career!
Enroll in UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a new 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches from top companies in Chicagoland. You’ll gain skills to land an internship while at NIU and a rewarding job after graduation.
Learn more by connecting with your academic advisor and register for UNIV 301 for the spring semester.
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Open forums scheduled for Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences candidates.
The campus community has the opportunity to participate in a series of in-person open forums where they can meet and ask questions of the finalists for the position of Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University. A Zoom link is provided for those unable to attend in-person.
Each session will take place in Altgeld Hall, room 315, and will last 60 minutes. All participants, virtual or in person, are encouraged to fill out an evaluation of the candidate which will be sent after each session.
Links to join the virtual Zoom sessions for those unable to attend in-person are available below. The schedule for the forums is as follows:
The names of each finalist will be released 48-72 hours before their visit to campus. View more information about the search for the Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences by visiting the Provost’s Office website.
President's Holiday Card Contest now accepting entries.
Tis' the season for NIU's annual holiday card contest where students are encouraged to submit a design that will spread warmth and good cheer to our entire community. This wonderful tradition provides an opportunity to showcase student talent and provide a message that conveys the university's care and respect for all. All entries are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2022. Visit the President's website to learn more about this year's theme, entry guidelines and prizes.
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It's time to renew your FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Renew yours as soon as possible. The FAFSA is your application for federal financial aid such as grants, work-study and student loans. Some funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you submit your completed FAFSA, the more likely you are to receive assistance if you are eligible.
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Schedule your free hearing test today.
Are you exposed to loud sounds or music? Do you often ask others to repeat what they said? NIU students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in a free 30-minute hearing test at The Hearing Conservation Center, sponsored by the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders.
Services include: hearing health screener, noise exposure assessment, outer/middle ear screening and hearing protection consultation.
Email hcc@niu.edu or call 815-753-6533 to set up your screening. Hearing tests take place at Wirtz Hall, room 314 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Learn more at go.niu.edu/hcc
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Apply to join the Summer 2023 Orientation Team.
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Ready to make connections with incoming students, represent NIU as a student leader, and build community and pride at NIU? Join the Orientation Team! Learn more about the position by attending an Informational Meeting, Nov. 10 or Nov. 17!
Apply today by submitting your Orientation Leader Application!
Please contact Mitchell Huftalin at mhuftalin1@niu.edu with any questions.
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- Monday, Nov. 7: Huskie Fresh: Italian Zucchini Boats Order Deadline
- Monday, Nov. 7: Huskie First Gen-Celebration Luncheon
- Monday, Nov. 7: Mindfulness and You
- Monday, Nov. 7: Men's Basketball vs Illinois Springfield
- Monday, Nov. 7: Monday Trivia Madness
- Tuesday, Nov. 8: General Election Day (university closed)
- Wednesday, Nov. 9: From Analog to Digital: How Technology has Changed our View of Geography and Maps
- Wednesday, Nov. 9: Huskie First Gen-Celebration Fireside Chat
- Wednesday, Nov. 9: Outdoor Adventures: Camping Skills Workshop Series
- Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Nov. 12: God of Carnage - NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Thursday, Nov. 10: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
- Thursday, Nov. 10: Supporting Multiracial Students
- Thursday, Nov. 10: Tokyo Special Dinner
- Thursday, Nov. 10: Plant Powered Huskies: Workshop and Cooking Activity
- Friday, Nov. 11: Wind Symphony
- Saturday, Nov. 12: Women's Basketball vs DePaul
- Sunday, Nov. 13: Outdoor Adventures: Standup Paddleboard Yoga Workshops
- Tuesday, Nov. 15: Outdoor Adventures: Weekly Crate Climbing
- Tuesday, Nov. 15: Huskie Fresh: Cooking Class - Zucchini Boats with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Cauliflower
- Thursday, Nov. 17: Hot Cocoa 5K
- Thursday, Nov. 17: Professor Leisy J. Abrego: "Central Americans as Criminals and Crisis: The Legal Violence of US Foreign and Immigration Policies."
- Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1: Late-night Study Sessions
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Veterans Day Celebration and Warriors Brunch
Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Altgeld Hall Auditorium
Come join Military and Veteran Student Services, the Center for Student Assistance, and our student veteran population as we celebrate the courage and self-sacrifice of our service members, past and present.
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