Jan. 30, 2023

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

Get connected through culture.

Academic Cultural Centers - Our programs and events support and engage Huskies on topics related to their professional, cultural and social interest. These centers are often a “home away from home" for students seeking ways to unite with students who share their culture. The centers are spaces where you can celebrate and honor traditions and connect with students and faculty in a warm and intellectually engaging and inviting environment.

Learn more about our Academic Cultural Centers.

Mavis Staples Concert at Egyptian Theatre on Feb. 3.

The NIU Concert Choir and NIU Black Choir will have the unique and exciting opportunity to perform on the same stage as music legend Mavis Staples as part of her concert, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre.

A limited number of free tickets are available to NIU students who can pick them up at the Welcome Desk in the Holmes Student Center. Learn more about the upcoming Mavis Staples concert.

Comedians Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow perform Feb. 8

NIU is hosting a comedy show with current "Saturday Night Live" cast members and comedians Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The show is FREE and exclusively for NIU students! Students can reserve up to two tickets online at go.niu.edu/snl. Reserve your tickets now before it "sells" out. The performance is presented by the NIU Arts and Culture Fee.

Notices

NIU rolling out new email templates.

The Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications (EMMC) is rolling out new email templates for official university announcements. The updated templates are mobile responsive and are designed to give recipients a better understanding of which division, department or office is sending the communication. Below are examples of the new templates that you will be seeing in your mailbox soon.

Get ready for the internship and job fair.

Looking for an internship of job? The All Majors Internship and Job Fair is on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at NIU's Convocation Center. To help you prepare, Career Services is hosting a variety of events and workshops leading up to the fair, including sessions on how to prepare you resume and tips for networking successfully with professionals.

Need professional attire to wear? Consider visiting the Huskie Closet where you can find free, gently-used professional clothing.

MyNIU Student System maintenance scheduled.

The MyNIU Student System will be unavailable on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 10 a.m. due to system maintenance.

Ellington's Restaurant reopens Feb. 14.

Huskies, be sure to mark your calendar! Ellington’s Restaurant will reopen its doors Tuesday, Feb. 14. Our hospitality and tourism management students will once again be able to showcase their culinary skills as they prepare new and exciting lunch buffets that you, your friends and your colleagues will be sure to enjoy. Service will take place every Tuesday through April 25 with the exception of March 14. When available, menus will be uploaded to the Ellington’s website. We thank you in advance for your continued support as our students gain hands-on experience. No reservations required. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks, and debit/credit accepted.

NIU Recreation offering free Huskie Fresh cooking classes this semester.

Join NIU’s Nutrition Team for beginner-friendly, hands-on cooking classes featuring different Huskie Fresh recipes. Cooking classes take place on the following dates in Wirtz Hall:

14 — Valentine’s Cooking Class: Strawberry-filled chocolate cupcakes.

21 — Mindful Cooking Class: Chicken caprese pasta.

March 6 — Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Chicken fajita skillet.

April 24 — Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Southwest chili mac.

For more information and to register for classes visit: go.niu.edu/hfcookingclass.

Policy Library updated with new policy.

A new policy is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides the NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The policy is:

Clery Act Compliance Policy.

To submit a comment, go to the policy library website. The new policy will appear at the center of the screen. Click on Comment on New/Renew Policies. You will be able to review the policy and provide your comments. All comments are due by Thursday, Feb. 23. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Hunt, university policy librarian, at rhunt@niu.edu

MyScholarships application deadline is tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 31.

MyScholarships is NIU's campus-wide scholarship application system that allows you to apply for multiple competitive scholarships. These scholarships are usually awarded for the following academic year. Some scholarships may have later deadlines, however, you are encouraged to complete a general application prior to Jan. 31 each year to be considered for the majority of NIU scholarships.

Learn more about MyScholarships.

Upcoming Events

Monday, Jan. 30: Mindfulness and You
Tuesday, Jan. 31: Outdoor Adventures: Washington Summer Adventure Info Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Tuesday, Feb. 28: Black Heritage Month
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Video Screening: "Picture a Scientist"
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Outdoor Adventures: Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating with CAB
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Dr. LaVerne Gyant Lecture in Black Studies: “Oh Mercy, There’s Colored People All Over the Library!”: What a 1939 Library Sit-In Taught Us about the Impact of Space, Place, and the Human Body as Viable Rhetorical Texts
Thursday, Feb. 2: The History of the Book: “A Page from Paris”
Friday, Feb. 3: Pop Up Cross Country Ski Clinic
Friday, Feb. 3: Mavis Staples LIVE at the Egyptian Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 4: Outdoor Adventures: Snowboard/Ski Trip
Sunday, Feb. 5: Outdoor Adventures: Snowboard Clinics
Monday, Feb. 6: Huskie Fresh Desserts: Strawberry-filled Chocolate Cupcakes order deadline
Monday, Feb. 6: Eat Like a Huskie
Thursday, Feb. 9: Professor Elizabeth Schwall "Revolutions around Cuba: Dance, Politics, and Migration."
Saturday, Feb. 11: Smash for Support: An NIU Esports Charity Smash Bros. Tournament
Wednesday, Feb. 15: Huskies in the Aisles: A Free Grocery Tour
Wednesday, Feb. 15: All-Majors Internship and Job Fair
Friday Feb. 17: Liberate Your Research: An Interdisciplinary Research Workshop with Professor Nadine Naber

All upcoming events

Huskie Athletics' events

Concerts, exhibits and performances

Equity and inclusion events

Career Services events

Tip from a Huskie

"There is power in showing up—in our relationships, careers and vocations. Classes are no different. You get what you give. I'm never the same person when I leave class. I always leave a little better because I have attended class. "

Dakota Montavon

Transfer management major

Deadlines

Wednesday, Feb. 1: Graduation Application Deadline
Friday, Feb. 3: Last day for undergraduates to change a first-half-semester or full-semester course from credit to audit or from audit to credit (Spring 2023)

Weekly Wellness Tip

Is it normal to have panic attacks? What causes anxiety and how to manage it

Anxiety is a normal phenomenon; it’s something we all experience at some point in our lives. Most of us feel a little anxious from time to time, but when we break out in a cold sweat, our heart starts pounding, and we feel like we can’t breathe, it can seem like something is really wrong. These symptoms might signal a panic attack, but the good news is there are things you can do to reduce how bad they feel—and in some cases, even stop them in their tracks before they happen.

Learn more.

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