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Sept. 12, 2022

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

 

Get ready for our 115th Homecoming!

Homecoming concert tickets are now on sale.

Tickets are now on sale for the Waka Flocka Flame concert taking place on Oct. 1 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

 

Tickets are $5 for students and an additional guest ticket can be purchased for $10. Guest tickets must be purchased by an NIU student. Guests must present identification at the door i.e. drivers license, passport, school ID with photo. 

Purchase your ticket.
Waka Flocka Flame tickets now on sale.
Pizza, Paint and Sip Party

Join the Pizza, Paint and Sip party.

Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU's Holme's Student Center for a Pizza, Paint and Sip on Friday, Oct. 7. Pick from 6 pre-sketched designs, and when you arrive you'll be able to paint and customize your canvas with any colors you like! Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase by individuals 21 years and older.

Purchase your ticket.
Learn more about Homecoming and view the week's events.
 
Center for Student Assistance video

The Center for Student Assistance is here for you.

The Center for Student Assistance is here to support you during your time at NIU, whether you're on campus or studying online. The center offers a variety of valuable services, including care and support, legal assistance, military and veterans’ services, access to the Huskie Food Pantry and more. If you need help addressing an issue that affects your personal or academic life, the Center for Student Assistance is here to help.

Learn more about the Center for Student Assistance.
 

Notices

Cast your vote for our first "Pride with Purpose" shirt.

The Pride with Purpose annual shirt sale is a new Homecoming tradition and a collaborative effort between NIU Athletics, the NIU Foundation, the NIU Alumni Association and the Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications. Each year, the campus community will vote for the design of the shirt and the winning design will be produced in limited quantities and be made available for purchase for one year.  All proceeds from the sale of the shirts will be used to support NIU’s general student scholarship fund.

 

Those who vote will be entered into a drawing to win a NIU Huskies football helmet or two tickets to a home football game of their choice.

 

Lead and Learn with Outdoor Adventures

Looking for a flexible job where you gain leadership and new skills? NIU Outdoor Adventures is seeking students who want to join their team and support their diverse programs and service offerings. The perfect candidate is someone who enjoys being active and wants to be part of a team to help manage equipment, facilitate outdoor activities, and lead group trips and events. Check out what programs Outdoor Adventures has to offer and apply today on Huskies Get Hired.

 

Call for Submissions: STEMFest 2022 Juried Art Exhibition

NIU STEAM seeks submissions for their 13th annual STEM Fest event on Oct. 15, 2022. We’re looking for artists who use, connect or fuse their artwork to science, technology, engineering and math.

 

The Juried Art Exhibition is open to all NIU students, community college students and high school students. Scholarship prizes will be awarded in high school and university categories: $250 for first place and $100 for second place.

 

Learn more and submit your artwork by Sept. 23, 2022.

 

The Grill at the Huskie Den to begin offering meal exchange.
Meal plan holders, we are happy to announce that The Grill at the Huskie Den will be begin offering meal exchange from 7 to 9 p.m. starting Monday, Sept. 19. For one meal swipe, you can enjoy a tasty Huskie Jr. Burger, Huskie Garden Salad, chicken strips or a crispy chicken sandwich; each option includes Huskie Chips and a fountain beverage. Full menu will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. when The Grill is open. Limited menu will be available from 4 to 7 p.m. when only The Bar is open. For hours and locations, visit go.niu.edu/eat.

 

Two flu shot clinics scheduled for fall semester.

The DeKalb County Health Department, NIU Employee Assistance Program and NIU School of Nursing will host two flu shot clinics this fall in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

To book an appointment and to download your client form to bring with you, complete the Flu Vaccine Appointment and Client Form.

 

Please review additional information on the webpage before booking your appointment. Please keep your original confirmation in case you need to cancel or reschedule you time or day. The information is at the bottom of your confirmation email.

 

Note: To ensure safety, entrance will be at the east side door of the Ballroom with the exit through the west door. Face masks are required. There will be no COVID-19 vaccines available at these clinics.

 

 
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Upcoming Events

  • Monday, Sept. 12: Northern Illinois University Men's Soccer vs UIC
  • Tuesday, Sept. 13: Exploring English Fair
  • Tuesday, Sept. 13: Bike Service at the Adventure Center
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14: Huskies in the Aisles: A Free Grocery Tour
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14: 2022 Flu Vaccine Clinics
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14: Virtual Illustrated Lecture Series - Golden Legacy: The Story of the Golden Books
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Full Color Moment!
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Latino Heritage Month Opening Parade
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Outdoor Adventures Bouldering Workshop
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Tales from the Archives: “Research Tips and Travel Stories from History Professors Working on New Book Projects.”
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series: Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Intersectionality of Disability and Race
  • Thursday, Sept. 15: The Art of Mindfulness: Paint Night
  • Friday, Sept. 16: BritBeat - A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History
  • Friday, Sept. 16: Outdoor Adventures: Family Weekend Hourly Lagoon Rentals
  • Friday, Sept. 16: Huskie Fresh: Parmesan Cod with Couscous
  • Saturday, Sept. 17: Poetically Yours Live
  • Saturday, Sept. 17: Outdoor Adventures: Canoe the Kish
  • Sunday, Sept. 18: The Big Sing
  • Sunday, Sept. 18: Outdoor Adventures: Kayak Chicago
  • Tuesday, Sept. 20: Huskie Fresh: Cooking Class - Mexican Soup with Cheesy Bread
  • Wednesday, Sept. 21: STEM Café: Climate Change in Our Backyards
  • Thursday, Sept. 22: Jonathan Rosa, Ph.D. - "Latinx Languages and Identities Beyond Borders"
  • Friday, Sept. 23: Outdoor Adventures: Camp and Cave
  • Wednesday, Sept. 28: Food Fight: Win Your Inner Battle with Intuitive Eating
  • Friday, Sept. 30: Outdoor Adventures: Hike and Camp at Indiana Dunes National Park
  • Friday, Sept. 30: Outdoor Adventures: Campfire

 

Are you ready for Family Weekend?

Families are a part of our Huskie pack, too! 

We are so excited to welcome our Huskie Families back to campus September 16-18, 2022 for Family Weekend.

See all Family Weekend events.
Family Weekend

NIU Volleyball to host Diversity and Inclusion Night.

On Sept. 16 NIU Volleyball takes on Rhode Island and will host its annual Diversity & Inclusion Night, and we would love to see everyone on campus there! The game starts at 6 p.m. at Victor E. Court. Prior to the game we will host our first annual Diversity and Inclusion Open House that starts at 4 p.m. in the north lobby of the Convocation Center. During the open house students, faculty and staff can learn more about diversity and inclusion groups and resource centers on campus!

 

Students be sure to claim your FREE tickets prior to the event at https://bit.ly/NIUstudenttix

 

If you would like to table at this event please email mbaggett1@niu.edu. The deadline to table at this event will be Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.

All upcoming events
Huskie Athletics' events
Concerts, exhibits and performances
Diversity, equity and inclusion events
Career Services events
 
Chyna Bennett

Tip from a Huskie

"I have benefited from attending class regularly by making great connections with my classmates and my professors. By knowing my classmates, it has helped me to not feel alone when classes have become hard. By knowing my professors and having a relationship with them, it has allowed me to have several great opportunities that I could never have seen coming, such as First Year Composition Committee (FYCC), letters of recommendation and being able to speak in their other classes."

 

Chyna Bennett

Communicative disorders 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

  • Tuesday, Sept. 13: Last day for undergraduates to make up a grade of Incomplete from the Spring 2022 semester
  • Friday, Sept. 23: Last day for undergraduates to request a first-half-semester course withdrawal through advisor (Fall 2022)
 
Getting stuff done.

Weekly Wellness Tip

How to be really good at getting stuff done, according to science

 

Are you determined to quit procrastinating and be more productive this year? Even when you’re motivated, it can be tricky to stick with it—especially once your calendar fills up with deadlines.

Learn more.
 

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