The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month.
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The Center for Black Studies in collaboration with partners across Northern Illinois University, organizes events every February to celebrate Black Heritage Month. All NIU students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend Black Heritage Month programs to recognize, learn and celebrate the central role of Black diasporic experiences in U.S. History and globally – past, present, and future.
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FAFSA changes to delay financial aid offers.
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that FAFSA data will not be available to colleges and universities until at least the beginning of March. We will share our updated timeline for distributing financial aid offers to returning students for the 2024-25 academic year later this spring once we begin to receive FAFSA data and make the necessary adjustments to our systems.
In the meantime, if you plan to enroll at NIU during the 2024-25 academic year, you are strongly encouraged to complete your FAFSA online as soon as possible.
Stop by our Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Swen Parson Hall any time during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday) to get help with your FAFSA. You can also schedule a virtual appointment with one of our financial aid counselors at go.niu.edu/Meet_with_Financial_Aid.
Questions? Contact Financial Aid and Scholarships at 815-753-1395 or email finaid@niu.edu.
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The Sexual Harassment, Assault and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) survey opens Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. All students over 18 are invited and encouraged to complete the SHARE survey. Questions concerning relationships, sexual conduct, consent, dating violence and safety will be asked throughout. All data collected is anonymous and confidential. On average, the survey takes 15 minutes to complete. The SHARE survey gives the university and Illinois essential information on students’ relationship experiences.
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Share Your Research and Artistry at CURE
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Presenter registration is open for the Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement, NIU’s annual campuswide celebration and presentations of faculty-mentored, undergraduate research, artistry and community engagement projects. The event takes place from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. April 30 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Registration closes April 3, and students will have until April 19 to submit their poster.
Students ranking in the top of their respective award category receive a monetary award and the opportunity to have their poster published in the CURE Proceedings in Huskies Commons, NIU’s repository for scholarly work.
Contact ugresearch@niu.edu for additional information.
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Student Health Insurance waiver period open until Feb. 29.
Students taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,296.00 for student health insurance for spring 2024. You can find out more information regarding the plan at Aetna's website.
If you have comparable insurance and would like to cancel the plan, the Student Health Insurance Enrollment and Waiver site is open until Feb. 29, 2024. You will find the link to Enroll/Waive on the middle left of the page. Please be aware you cannot use a cell phone to access the online waiver, it does not work correctly. Once you complete the waiver, the charge for insurance will be removed from your student account.
The waiver deadline is firm, therefore if you do not waive the student health insurance by Feb. 29, you will be enrolled for coverage under the plan.
Have questions? Email us at studentinsurance@niu.edu.
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Huskies are invited to join the new NIU Career Services LinkedIn Group! Career Services will share helpful information about:
- Career fairs, workshops and other on- or off-campus events;
- Useful articles, tips and strategies;
- Updates about Braven Fellows, our UNIV 301 course
Huskies are encouraged to use the group to connect and network with students, Braven Fellows, and alumni, and to share internship and job search information as well as career and industry information. linkedin.com/groups/12971537/
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Stay informed with these mobile apps.
Besides the NIU Mobile app, there are several other apps every Huskie should have. You'll be safe with the NIU Safe App, connected to academics with Navigate Student, in touch with email with Outlook, transported with the Spot Huskie Bus Tracker and involved in clubs and organizations with the Huskie Hub App. Visit this page on your mobile device to download these apps from the App Store or Google Play.
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Register for NIU Rec Kids Escape Days
Our NIU Rec Kids Escape Days provide children between the ages of 6 and 12 opportunities to develop athletic, artistic, interpersonal and group interaction skills.
Camp activities are designed to help each camper become more independent, enhance self-confidence and develop both mind and body in a fun and safe learning environment.
A variety of activities such as art, crafts, sports and team building will broaden your child’s experiences and enhance lifelong wellness. Register online at go.niu.edu/kids-escape.
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Policy Library update – new policy
A new policy is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the new policy before they take effect. The new policy is:
• IRB Review of Research with Human Subjects by March 7
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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Through Feb. 29: Black Heritage Month
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Love & Relaxation: A Valentines Day De-stress Affair
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Procrastination Café
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Huskie League — Student Bowling League
Tuesday, Feb. 13: Men's Basketball vs Buffalo
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Adventure
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Women's Basketball vs Western Michigan
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Forward, Together Forward: Moment of Reflection
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Mindfulness and You
Thursday, Feb. 15: Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 15: How to Find Money to Study Abroad
Thursday, Feb. 15: Spring 2024 Accountancy Career Fair
Thursday, Feb. 15: An Evening With Marlon Wayans
Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18: Anxious People!
Saturday, Feb. 17: Polar Plunge at Huskie Stadium
Monday, Feb. 19: NIU Rec Kids Escape - President's Day
Friday, Feb. 23: "Rustin" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 3: "Resisting Death: Undocumented Immigrants and the Politics of Kidney Failure in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" Professor Milena Melo Tijerina, Ph.D.
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"I use planners and work on long projects in advance. On days I know I have plans, I try to do that day’s work in advance so I can go out and enjoy time with friends and family."
Hunter Stanis
Transfer environmental studies major
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Unlock your full potential with personalized nutrition coaching!
Are you tired of the dieting confusion? Struggling to find the balance between health and happiness? Our nutrition coaching program is here to guide you on a journey towards your best self. $29 early-bird special student pricing is available until Feb. 15. Visit go.niu.edu/nutritioncoach for more information.
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