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.
Help improve the undergraduate experience of Huskies.
The Committee for the Improvement of the Undergraduate Academic Experience (CIUAE) is looking for up to six (6) student representatives to help improve the student experience at NIU. This semester the committee will focus on several topics, including the mental health needs of students.
Student input is vital for the committee and this leadership opportunity provides you the unique opportunity to make a difference at NIU. You’ll be able to share your perspectives and identify specific issues that you think need improvement. In addition to helping address specific issues, you’ll also help select the recipients of our yearly Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Instruction Award winners.
Student representatives are needed from the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College of Law and the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
The CIUAE meets on the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.. The first meeting this semester will be on Sept. 12. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Professor Jennifer Gray (j-gray@niu.edu) or Associate Professor Katja Wiemer (katja@niu.edu).
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.
Ellington's Restaurant to open Tuesday, Sept. 27
Be sure to mark your calendar: Ellington’s Restaurant will reopen its doors Tuesday, Sept. 27 with exciting new menus prepared by hospitality and tourism management students. Enjoy a delectable lunch buffet while supporting students as they gain hands-on experience. Service will take place every Tuesday through Nov. 29 with the exception of Nov. 8. When available, menus will be uploaded to niu.edu/ellingtons. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks and debit/credit accepted.
Huskie Fresh announces its fall lineup of take-home meal kits
Whip up a quick healthy meal after a long day on campus. If you have a kitchen, you can enjoy a Huskie Fresh meal kit! Huskie Fresh is excited to roll out 10 new kits this fall semester. Meal kits are partially prepared and finished at home in about 30 minutes. Next on the line up – Celebrate National Latinx Heritage Month with our Central and South American-inspired kit, Mexican soup with Brazilian cheesy bread. Get cooking with Huskie Fresh.
NIU Nutrition at the Recreation Center is introducing NIU Nutrition Newsletter!
Subscribe to the monthly newsletter to receive program updates and helpful nutrition tips.
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:
- Log-in to Blackboard.
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Go to “Organizations” in the navigation, and choose “Be Well, Do Well: Healthy Decision-Making for College Students.”
- Watch the video (about 90 minutes).
- 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:
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
