The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Food Truck Wednesday returns this week.
Food Truck Wednesdays are back! Starting Wed., April 3 Huskies can find local food truck vendors on Normal Road at MLK Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! See you there!
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 NIU Huskie Pride 117th Homecoming Grant Competition. Submission are due by Friday, April 5.
Do you have an idea for a homecoming event that you would like to see on campus, or want to enhance an existing homecoming event? The Homecoming Executive Committee invites all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to submit formal proposals for review! Homecoming will be October 13-20, 2024.
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Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month.
The Asian American Resource Center, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and their partners are excited to bring you events and programs throughout April to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month. Below are few of the events that are scheduled. For a full list, visit the Asian American Heritage Month calendar.
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Register to attend the Ignite Institute.
The Ignite Institute, powered by LeaderShape, is a leadership retreat for NIU students. This
four-day retreat takes place at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center in Oregon, Illinois, from
May 13 to 16, 2024. It’s a valuable opportunity to:
- Build skills to help you lead with passion and integrity.
- Explore your personal values in the context of your community.
- Develop your vision for creating a more equitable and caring society.
There is no cost to participate. Transportation, meals, lodging and materials will be provided.
For more information, contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
Eligibility and Registration
Participation in the Ignite Institute is free. However, if you register for the institute and do not attend, your student account will be charged $150. Registration is open until April 5 or until spots are filled.
To register, click the link below and create an account on the LeaderShape site. Once you have created an account you can finish your registration. Register today!
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Class registration opens today.
Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2024 classes. While registration opens on April 1, your registration date may vary based upon the number of credits you have earned. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
- It’s important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate Student by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
- In MyNIU, you can check your enrollment date—the date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student by click on Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service.
- In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Move Forward Faster with UNIV 301
Fall 2024 Registration begins April 1. If you’re looking to get ready for your career or graduate school, consider taking UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches working in a variety of industries. As mentors, they provide you with valuable feedback and insights, so you’re better prepared for your future after NIU.
Nearly 800 Huskies have enrolled in UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022 and the course will be offered in three sections in the fall. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2024 via MyNIU during registration.
Benefits of the course include:
- Small class size. You’ll be on a team with 5-8 other Huskies from a variety of majors.
- Completely online and once-a-week. You’ll meet with your Leadership Coach and teammates once a week online either Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Career exploration and preparation. You’ll develop a professional portfolio, including strong interview skills, a competitive resume and a professional Linked In profile.
- Hands-on learning with leading companies. You’ll work with your teammates on creating solutions for real companies and real clients in Chicagoland and beyond.
- Long-lasting support. Once you complete the Braven Accelerator course you’ll be paired with a mentor who will continue to support you throughout your academic and professional career planning.
Learn more about UNIV 301 HERE.
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NIU STEAM is looking for STEMFest Student Leaders
STEMFest is a free community event held Sept. 28, 2024, that packs NIU’s Holmes Student Center with hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities to help K-12 students, their families and our community explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.
We’re looking for student leaders to help us shape this year’s STEMFest event. We’ll host an informational meeting at Founders Memorial Library 4 to 5 p.m. April 23.
Register today or contact Russ Devereaux at Rdevereaux2@niu.edu to learn more.
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Through April 30: Asian American Heritage Month
Through April 30: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Tuesday, April 2: Ellington's: Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Garden Salad, Garlic Mash, Green Beans and S'mores Pudding
Tuesday, April 2: Presidential Teaching Professor Seminar: Professor Jeanette Rossetti, School of Nursing
Tuesday, April 2: Baseball vs St. Thomas
Tuesday, April 2: Procrastination Café
Tuesday, April 2: Safe Passage Presents: Take Back the Night
Wednesday, April 3: Spring Food Truck Wednesday
Wednesday, April 3: Curtis Chin Book Signing at Founders Memorial Library
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.
Wednesday, April 3: Mindfulness and You
Wednesday, April 3: Softball vs UIC
Thursday, April 4: Undergraduate Research Month Kickoff
Thursday, April 4: Eggsplore NIU Recreation Center
Thursday, April 4: History of the Book Series
Friday, April 5: Spring 2024 Colloquium (GRADCOMM)
Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 7: Booked and Blessed...OR BUST
Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12: Spring Into Wellness
Monday, April 8: SMART Pong
Tuesday, April 9: Sowing Seeds for Mental Health
Tuesday, April 9: Chilling With Chase
Wednesday, April 10: Blooming Minds: Embracing Mental Health
Thursday, April 11: Coping Skills Workshop
Thursday, April 11: Glow Your Wellness
Thursday, April 11: Solar New Year
Friday, April 12: Unwind and Unplug
Tuesday, April 16: Unite for Recovery: Bridging Healthcare Perspectives in Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Saturday, April 20: 2024 Northern Illinois Regional History Conference
Monday, April 22: Eating Sustainably, Eating Well
Monday, April 29: What is Sustainable Design? The Ecology of the Built Environment in Historical Perspective
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"Although it's difficult, being proactive and scheduling out in advance when you're going to do homework, work, or hang out with friends and family is extremely helpful. It’s also important to know that you can't pour from an empty cup, so be sure to spend time with other people, do some self-care or do something you love to feel filled up and be able to operate well in other areas of your life."
Hannah Clark
Elementary education major
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Spring Into Wellness happening April 8-12.
Spring Into Wellness is our annual week of wellness programming, scheduled this year for April 8-12, 2024. Stay tuned to this page for more events and updates!
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