The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Spring graduation deadline is approaching.
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Are you eligible to graduate in May? Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply for Spring 2025 graduation via self-service in MyNIU. Undergrads with 90+ credits are encouraged to apply. More information about applying to graduate can be found on the Registration and Records website.
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Five Tips to Take Advantage of Faculty Office Hours
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One of the best things you can do for academic success is attend office hours.
Faculty set aside this time for you to connect and ask questions one-on-one. Take advantage of it! Along with our guide to using office hours, discover five tips will help you get the most out of this valuable time.
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Become a Northern Ambassador and share you #HuskiePride.
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Are you looking for an on-campus job or know someone who is? Join the Northern Ambassadors, the official tour guides of NIU! Becoming a Northern Ambassador is a great way to share your #HuskiePride and get involved with the entire NIU community!
To learn more and apply, visit: go.niu.edu/applicationNA
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Career Services introduces Huskie Career Lauchpad.
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Career Services is excited to announce a new resource available to NIU students this semester! The Huskie Career Launchpad is designed to guide you toward career-readiness, earning badges for your accomplishments along the way.
Complete the requirements for the Career Plan Badge and the Career Exploration Passport by utilizing Career Services’ resources, attending career-related events, developing valuable skills and more.
By keeping track of the experiences you’ve completed and the resources you’ve yet to explore, the Huskie Career Launchpad can help you organize the career-building services available to you.
To begin your quest for career-readiness, you can download the Suitable iOS app or Android app on your phone. Register and login using your zID@niu.edu email address. If you already have a Suitable account with your NIU email, you can toggle between the Huskie Career Launchpad and other Suitable platforms through the Suitable Switch Dashboard.
You can also find more information on the Huskie Career Launchpad webpage.
See you on the road to success, Huskies!
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Valentine’s Cookie Exchange — get baking with the Rec!
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Grab a friend or come meet fellow Huskies at our Valentine’s Cookie Exchange baking extravaganza. Pair up and prepare one of four delicious cookies, then share with your fellow bakers and take home a delightful assortment. Salted caramel pretzel, red velvet with cream cheese frosting, oh my! Our hands-on cooking classes fill up fast and don’t disappoint. Baking begins 5 p.m., Feb. 13, Claim your spot — registration ends Thursday, Feb. 6.
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10-week Cancer Fit Program
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Join NIU Recreation for this program is led by a CancerFit/LiveStrong-certified instructor. It is designed with progressions and regressions to provide safe and effective exercises for all stages and types of cancer. Evidence-based programming will be introduced and led during the duration of the program. Includes 30-minute health consultation before and after program.
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Change your future while keeping more in your pocket.
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Applying for scholarships is a great way to help pay for your NIU education. Scholarships do not need to be repaid and are awarded based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement and financial need.
You can now search and apply for most NIU scholarships online in MyScholarships. The deadline for many scholarships is January 31, 2025.
Upcoming Workshops:
Wednesday, Jan. 22: Scholarship Opportunities for Current Huskies
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- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Global Community Engagement Day
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Throwback Tuesday at the Huskie Den
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Lunar New Year Lunch
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Getting It Write: Key Elements of Research Writing
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: OHANA: Lunar New Year Celebration
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Men's Basketball vs Akron - Coaches vs Cancer
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: Huskie Den Trivia Night
- Wednesday, Jan. 29: Emails: Communicating Effectively in an Increasingly Digital World
- Wednesday, Jan. 29: Lunar New Year Celebration with Chinese Music Ensemble
- Wednesday, Jan. 29: Women's Basketball vs Central Michigan
- Thursday, Jan. 30: Half Price Thursday at the Huskie Den
- Thursday, Jan. 30: Avalon String Quartet Concert
- Friday, Jan. 31: Friday Glow Bowl at the Huskie Den
- Friday, Jan. 31: Weekly Crate Climbing with NIU Adventures
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025: "Strangers No Longer: Recovering the History of the Latino Midwest" with Professor Sergio M. González
- Thursday, March 27: Board of Trustees Professorship Lecture
- Thursday, April 17: Michael Rodríguez-Muñiz, Ph.D.
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"Support from my academic advisor has helped me with meeting my graduation requirements and successfully preparing me to complete my undergraduate degree."
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"You'll never regret having a college education. It's definitely worth all the time, effort and energy you are putting into it. I can't imagine my life without my NIU degree; well, I can, but it's definitely not a life that is as great as the one I am living. Take advantage of your time at NIU by learning all you can from your professors and peers. You'll form great friendships and relationships during your time here, and those bonds will carry on for years to come. Also, don't be afraid to reach out for help—we all need it every once in a while."
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How caring for others can actually reduce stress
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Most of our stress and anxiety comes from a fixation on our own petty concerns, the stories we fabricate about what’s wrong with ourselves and our lives. When we turn our focus toward others, we loosen up this stressful, self-oriented fixation, and we can relax a bit.
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