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Aug. 29, 2022

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

 
Mobile apps every Huskie should have.

Six great apps every Huskie should have.

Besides the NIU Mobile app, there are five other apps every Huskie should have.  You'll be safe with the NIU Safe App, connected to academics with Navigate Student, in touch with email with Outlook, transported with the Spot Huskie Bus Tracker and involved in clubs and organizations with the Huskie Hub App. Visit this page on your mobile device to download these apps from the App Store or Google Play. 

Download the six apps every Huskie should have..
 

Discover our student organizations during this week's Involvement Fair.

Come on out to the Involvement Fair happening Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1. Discover our student organizations and meet some of their current members.

Learn more .

You can also check out Huskie Hub, our online platform for discovering student organizations. You can browse for a specific organization or look for an organization based on your interests. If you are just looking for things that are happening on campus, you can find all of our student organizations’ events on the events page. Also check out the community feed to see of the latest news our student organizations share about their organizations!

On-campus job fair scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24
 

Notices

Student Life at NIU.

Make the best of your life as an NIU Huskie.

Check out the Student Life at NIU site for the best ways to stay informed as a Huskie. Learn how to get involved. Explore campus resources. Stay on track with tips for success. Find health and wellness information. Navigate your finances. Find featured weekly tips, info, and events.

 

You can still purchase an Off-campus Student Meal Plan.

It’s not too late to purchase an Off-campus Student Meal Plan or Dining Dollar Level Plan. Check out our Off-campus Student Meal Plans page for more details. Meals can be used to dine in, take food to go using an eco-friendly container or toward meal exchange at participating retail locations. Dining Dollars can be used at all campus dining locations.  Your time is valuable, make it a priority with an off-campus meal plan. Sign up today at go.niu.edu/offcampusmealplan.

 

For all that Campus Dining has to offer, visit niu.edu/dining, or follow us on Facebook @NIUCampusDining

 

Complete your “Be Well, Do Well” online education.

If you're a first-year student or newly entering transfer student, you are required to complete the “Be Well, Do Well” training video and quiz by the end of the fifth week of the semester. The training video is about 90 minutes long, and you can leave the training and resume watching it, as needed. Then, you’ll complete a 10-question multiple choice quiz to test understanding of the material presented in the training.

 

As a new part of the Huskie family, you will learn that Huskies are there for each other and help one another to thrive. We know that college can be a stressful and challenging time. The best way to make the most of your time at NIU and beyond is to “be well” by taking care of yourself, supporting your fellow Huskies, reaching out for help and doing what you can to support your overall wellness. We know that when you feel well, you do well.

To complete the training:

  1. Log-in to Blackboard.
  2. Go to “Organizations” in the navigation, and choose “Be Well, Do Well: Healthy Decision-Making for College Students.”
  3. Watch the video (about 90 minutes).
  4. Take the quiz.

If you have questions about the training, please email bewell@niu.edu. 

 

Policy Library Update – Remote Work Policy available to review.

A new policy is posted on the Policy Library website and is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides the NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the new policy before it takes effect. The policy is:

  • Remote Work Policy

To submit a comment, go to the Policy Library website. The revised policy will appear on the right side of the screen. Click on the policy listed above. You will be asked to sign in to SharePoint. All comments are due Tuesday, Sept. 6. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Hunt, university policy librarian, at rhunt@niu.edu

 
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Upcoming Events

 

  • Monday, Aug. 29: Latin Chill
  • Monday, Aug. 29: Mindfulness and You
  • Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1: Involvement Fair
  • Tuesday, Aug. 30: Learn to use NIU Navigate Student Academic Planner [In-person Session]
  • Tuesday, Aug. 30: Asian American Resource Center Game Night
  • Tuesday, Aug. 30: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Understanding the Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade (Panel Discussion)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 31: NIU Law: Race and the Law - Conversation on Housing and Racial Disparities
  • Wednesday, Aug. 31: Outdoor Adventures Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
  • Thursday, Sept. 1: Football vs Eastern Illinois
  • Friday, Sept. 2: Huskie Fresh: Grilled Chicken and Summer Salad
  • Friday, Sept. 2: Outdoor Adventures Backpack the Ice Age Trail
  • Friday, Sept. 2: Nutrition Coaching - One-on-One - Early Bird Special
  • Wednesday, Sept. 7: Outdoor Adventures Colorado Snowboard/Ski Trip Information Meeting
  • Thursday, Sept. 8: Outdoor Adventures Moonlight Kayak Paddle
  • Saturday, Sept. 10: Outdoor Adventures Day Climb
  • Sunday, Sept. 11: Outdoor Adventures SUP the Fox River
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14: Huskies in the Aisles: A Free Grocery Tour
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Tales from the Archives: “Research Tips and Travel Stories from History Professors Working on New Book Projects.”
  • Tuesday, Sept. 20: Huskie Fresh: Cooking Class - Mexican Soup with Cheesy Bread
  • Thursday, Sept. 22: Jonathan Rosa, Ph.D. - "Latinx Languages and Identities Beyond Borders"

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: Understanding the Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade (Panel Discussion)

Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will have long-term effects on reproductive health care and economic opportunities, especially for women. The decision has also led to concern about other long-standing rights like sexual liberty, access to contraception and same-sex marriage. Faculty experts from NIU will talk about the legal and practical implications of the Dobbs decision, the potential precedent for other Supreme Court cases, and the differential impact this decision will have on diverse populations. Learn more about the event.

Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Panel Discussion
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Concerts, exhibits and performances
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Career Services events
 
Jonas Arvin Sales

Tip from a Huskie

"As a freshman, I wanted to experience all the opportunities and events NIU has to offer. At the Week of Welcome (WOW), I got to meet new people and form friendships around campus. Joining clubs and organizations is another way I've connected with people with shared interests. I've also connected with other students and faculty through Blackboard and online meetings/webinars."

 

Jonas Arvin Sales
Nursing major

 

Have you registered for the DeKalb Corn Classic?

Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a post race celebration! On course entertainment includes the Huskie Marching Band, NIU Jazz Band and Steelband!


Register before Sept. 23, the registration fee for the 10K is $45  and the fee for the 5K is $35.
Register on Sept. 24 - 25 and the fee is $50 for the 10K, and the fee for the 5K is $40. Learn more about the DeKalb Corn Classic and sign up to participate!

DeKalb Corn Classic
 

Deadlines

  • Thursday, Sept. 1: Last day to apply for Fall 2022 graduation via self-service in MyNIU (Fall 2022)
  • Sunday, Sept. 4: Last day for undergraduates to drop a full-semester course through advisor (Fall 2022)
  • Sunday, Sept. 4: Last day for undergraduates to add a first-half-semester or full-semester course with approval from the offering department (Fall 2022)
 
Listening to Music.

Weekly Wellness Tip

Does listening to music help you study?

 

Studying for finals or completing your end-of-year projects? (Cue the opening of Spotify’s “Ultimate Study Music Playlist” on devices everywhere.) Many students attest to the power of music to elevate their academic performance, according to a recent survey by Student Health 101.

Learn more.
 

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