The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Cheer for the Huskies on the field and on the stage.
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As Huskies, we take every opportunity to display our school spirit and support our pack. With 16 athletic teams and a vibrant arts community, there are plenty of opportunities for you to cheer for your fellow Huskies when we're on the field or on the stage.
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UNIV 301 helps students succeed and grow as individuals
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“You’re going to find that not only is this course going to make you a better person, but it’s also going to make others around you that much better. I’m very thankful for Braven because of that.”
Will Thiel is a fourth-year student at NIU majoring in marketing, with a minor in professional communication. Thiel completed the UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course and strongly recommends that fellow students do the same.
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Graduate and Professional School Fair
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Exploring career paths often involves considering graduate school. Are you thinking about the possibility of attending graduate or professional school? If so, learn more about your options at Career Services’ Graduate and Professional School Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 29 between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center Duke Ellington Ballroom! Recruiters from a variety of schools and programs, including NIU’s Graduate School, will be available to answer your questions. Unsure if graduate school is the right next step for you? Use Career Services’ Plan for Success as a guide for your journey.
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Have you registered for The Real Talk Conference?
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Plan to attend the The Real Talk Conference: Opening Pathways to Embrace Our Humanity on Friday, Oct. 25. Come make new connections while engaging in powerful conversations that promote understanding, increase empathy, and facilitate change in our community. Experience dynamic keynote speakers and interactive sessions led by NIU's students, faculty, and community members.
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National Transfer Student Week Focus Group
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Arts and Action to raise awareness about domestic violence.
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October, Prevention Education and Outreach is excited to invite the College of Visual and Performing Arts to collaborate on a meaningful event titled "Arts and Action," dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. This event takes place 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Holmes Student Center.
"Arts and Action" provides a platform for students to share their stories, experiences or reflections on domestic violence, and support of those who have experienced harm through various forms of artistic expression. We believe that performance art can be a powerful tool for both raising awareness and fostering empathy.
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Have you made an appointment for the upcoming Flu Clinic?
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2024 NIU Campus Flu Clinic is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the Holmes Student Center Ballroom.
They do not offer COVID-19 or high-dose vaccines at this clinic.
Please read the information regarding receiving your vaccine, on what you may need to know or bring to your appointment, as well as booking the appointment and pre-fill. Download and print the client consent form to bring to your appointment at the Employee Well-being website.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, go to your confirmation email you received and scroll down to the button “Reschedule.”
For questions regarding the vaccine, or your insurance if you are not covered under one of the offered NIU insurances, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 815-758-6673.
If you have any questions regarding booking an appointment or the event, please contact NIU Employee Well-being at 815-753-9191 or email ksmith12@niu.edu.
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NIU Recreation offers team building.
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Bring your clubs, friends and family to NIU Adventures for custom team buildings. We can tailor the experience to fit the needs of your group. Come spend some time to get to know each other, improve communication, expand leadership skills, or to spend some quality structured time together. Visit our team building webpage for more details and to request a workshop.
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Apply now to be an Orientation Leader.
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Orientation leader applications are now open! Apply before Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Orientation leaders are undergraduate students who help incoming first-year and transfer students transition to NIU. Their primary role is to build connections between new students and help form a sense of belonging on campus. This is a paid student leadership position.
This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, communication skills and build your résumé while making a positive impact on new Huskies.
2025 Orientation Leader Application.
Contact Scott Johansen, program assistant for student training and development for the Office of Orientation and First Year Programs, at sjohansen@niu.edu with any questions and to learn more about the orientation leader position.
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Celebrating our 117th Homecoming
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We're excited to welcome Huskies home for our 117th Homecoming celebration happening the week of Oct. 13-20, 2024.
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Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the MLK Commons
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NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present "Huskie Sound Garden" - a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno - as part of NIU's Homecoming Festivities on Oct. 15 at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, finger cymbals, handbells and more accompanied by a hypnotically lush, digital soundscape accompanying performers. Please feel free to bring a chair, a blanket, a yoga mat, a book, or a friend. Audience members are also welcome to join performers in this interactive cascade of sounds. Admission is free to the public.
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Get ready for Super Spirit Days.
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The #HuskiePride Committee will be around campus each day during Homecoming week to hand out NIU swag and other prizes for folks sporting that day’s theme.
Monday, Oct. 14 – Favorite NIU Team Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Retro Day
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – NIU Accessory Day
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Pride with Purpose Day
Friday, Oct. 18 – Super Spirit Day
Additionally, all Huskies, including our online students, are encouraged to upload a photo each day for entry into a drawing for a Pride with Purpose t-shirt (one given out for each day of the week). The photo submission form will be made available during the week of Homecoming.
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- Through Oct. 15: Latino Heritage Month
- Monday, Oct. 7: Exploring English Fair
- Monday, Oct. 7: Orientation Leader Information Session
- Monday, Oct. 7: Crafting Connections
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: Throwback Tuesday at the Huskie Den
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: Ellington's: Chicken Marbella, Lentil Pita Pockets, Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Berry Salad and Baklava Pumpkin Pie
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: Gina Brillon Comedy Show
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: Procrastination Café
- Tuesday, Oct. 8: NIU Wind Ensemble Concert
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Board of Trustees Meeting
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Fall Food Truck Wednesday
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Chilling with Chase and friends!
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Wellness Lounge Open Hours
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: STEM Café: Supercomputing to Change the Course of American Science
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra Concert
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Wellness Wednesday Workshops
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Send Silence Packing
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Half Price Thursday at the Huskie Den
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Women's Soccer vs Kent State
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Orientation Leader Information Session
- Thursday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 12: School of Theatre and Dance presents Mary Stuart
- Friday, Oct. 11: Red and Black Fridays
- Friday, Oct. 11: Friday Glow Bowl at the Huskie Den
- Friday, Oct. 11: Softball vs Rock Valley Community College
- Friday, Oct. 11: Women's Volleyball vs Ohio University - DEI Night
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Football at Bowling Green
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Men's Soccer vs Western Michigan
- Sunday, Oct. 13: Clean our Campus - Lagoon Clean-Up Day!
- Thursday, Oct. 17: "Intimate Interiors" Artist Talk and Workshop - Register by Oct. 15.
- Tuesday, Oct. 22: Transfer Student Week: Focus Group
- Wednesday, Oct. 30: Arts and Action
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"From the time I started my undergrad, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find community at NIU and how connected I felt across campus. Overwhelmingly, staff and faculty are always ready to help you and have numerous resources up their sleeves."
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"You are here, the moment is now. Stay focused and enjoy the learning process, one day at a time. Keep a journal and make reasonable, attainable goals, as success builds upon success. Work hard and balance both workfulness and playfulness. Always remember where you come from as you continue to pursue where you want to go."
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5 healthy breakfasts for when you’re on the go
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Leftover pizza, a fast food breakfast sandwich, or the last strawberry that isn’t growing hair—you may feel like this is all you have time for in the morning. With a few extra minutes, however, you can put together breakfast combinations that will get you bounding out the door without compromising your health down the road.
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