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April 14, 2025

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

 

Joins us for Spring into Wellness!

A week of campus-wide wellness, mental health, and self-care programs. Join our events to take time for you and better support your wellbeing! Win FREE prizes, engage with national speakers, tackle procrastination, attend a wellness workshop, learn more about mental health, and more! Put your wellbeing first and attend Spring Into Wellness.

View Spring Into Wellness events.
 

Have you completed your 2025-26 FAFSA?

The 2025-26 FAFSA will be is now available. Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for assistance completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. All students eligible for financial aid who plan to enroll next year should complete a new FAFSA or Alternative Application each year, as soon as possible, to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid. 

Visit studentaid.gov to complete your FAFSA.
Renew your FAFSA for 2025-26.
 

Your Feedback = Better Classes for Future Huskies.

 Complete your course evaluations today — it’s quick, easy and makes a big difference. Your feedback helps improve classes, supports your professors and shapes the future of NIU. Plus, it only takes a few minutes.

Check your NIU student email for our “Tell Us What You Think” message with the link to complete your evaluations.

Don’t miss your chance to leave a lasting impact on our academic community and help make NIU stronger for future Huskies. Let’s make every semester better than the last.

Grab your device, fill out your evaluations and help make NIU the best it can be — one evaluation at a time. You rock, Huskies!

 

It's time to register for summer and fall classes.

Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2025 classes. 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.
 

Participants needed for Politics and Public Health research survey.

All NIU students are invited to take a 10 minute survey about how political identity influences public health perspectives and vaccine attitudes among college students. Participants will get a chance to win a $20 gift card.

For more information, contact Molly Schmidt, undergraduate Public Health student and Political Science major at z1965008@students.niu.edu.

Learn more and take the survey now.
 

Presidential Commissions seek student members.

The Office of the President invites undergraduate and graduate students to serve on Presidential Commissions, advising on key campus issues. As a member, you'll share student perspectives, collaborate with faculty and staff, and build leadership and problem-solving skills that enhance your academic experience and are highly valued by employers.

Help create a more inclusive and accessible NIU—nominate yourself or a peer today!

NIU Presidential Commission Application

Explore the Presidential Advisory Groups website for more details and insights into the commissions.  

 

Join NIU Recreation for Spring Into Wellness Week.

Spring into Wellness Week is here! Join us from April 14-18 for a week of fun and wellness activities at the Recreation Center. Whether you're into badminton, pickleball, basketball, bags, or more, there's something for everyone!

Spring into Wellness Week Features:

  • Free one-week membership for all faculty and staff – no membership required to join the fun!
  • Already have a membership? Bring a friend, and you’ll earn a free month on your membership.
  • Come try out the Rec and get a free fitness orientation to kickstart your wellness journey!
  • In addition, there will be campus-wide events focused on wellness, mental health, and self-care throughout the week.

For more details and to sign up for activities, visit niu.edu/recreation.

Let's make this Spring into Wellness Week a celebration of health, fitness, and community!

 

Upcoming Events

Visit the NIU Calendar to view all upcoming events.

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  • Through April 30: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month
  • Through April 30: Earth Month 2025
  • Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18: Spring Into Wellness 2025
  • Monday, April 14: Period Project Empowerment Party
  • Monday, April 14: Crafting Connections
  • Tuesday, April 15: Ellington's: Penne alla Vodka with Italian Sausage, Stuffed Spinach Ravioli with Mushrooms, Italian Roasted Potatoes, Garlic Lemon Parmesan Zucchini, Caprese Salad Chicken, Gnocchi Soup and Cannoli Cheesecake
  • Tuesday, April 15: Students: From Awareness to Action: Combating the Barriers to Disclosure of Sexual Violence
  • Tuesday, April 15: Procrastination Café
  • Tuesday, April 15: Reality Bytes Film Festival
  • Wednesday, April 15: Food Truck Wednesdays
  • Wednesday, April 16: Wellness Fair
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair: Therapy Dogs
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: Sensory Playground
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: Arts and Crafts Zone
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: Fitness That Fits You
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: A.S.K. Like a Huskie — Mental Health Support Training
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: Waste Less, Nourish More
  • Wednesday, April 16: NIU Wellness Fair Workshop: Worry Bash!
  • Wednesday, April 16: Northern Star 2000 Time Capsule Opening
  • Wednesday, April 16: Jade Mathis presents "The Mind: A War Won with Resilience"
  • Wednesday, April 16: From Awareness to Action: Combating the Barriers to Disclosure of Sexual Violence - campus and community event
  • Wednesday, April 16: Artist talk by Deb Sokolow
  • Wednesday, April 16: Advancing Sustainability in Northern Illinois
  • Wednesday, April 16: Reality Bytes Film Festival
  • Wednesday, April 16: Pop-up Procrastination Café
  • Thursday, April 17: A.S.K. Like a Huskie: Free Mental Health Support Training
  • Thursday, April 17: Neptune Dining's Future-Themed Dinner
  • Thursday, April 17: NIU Student Showcase
  • Thursday, April 17: "Dream On!" Participatory Short Story and Poetry Night
  • Thursday, April 17: Michael Rodríguez-Muñiz, Ph.D.
  • Friday, April 18: NIU History-Con 2025
  • Friday, April 18: Chem Demo Night
Huskie Athletics' events
Concerts, exhibits and performances
Equity and inclusion events
Career Services events
 

Tips from Fellow Huskies

Eli Wetter

"The Mathematics Assistance Center has been a huge help to me with my classes for my math minor. After taking Calculus I in high school and then taking a year off of it, I had forgotten certain aspects of the course that I needed for Calculus II. The people at the math center helped me cover the topics I forgot, which helped me stay on top of things so I didn't fall behind."

Eli Wetter
Computer science major

Danica Billingsly

"You might never again have the opportunity to stretch your experiences like you can at NIU. Visit the cultural centers on campus and take an elective that is out of your comfort zone. Make use of every resource for academic support: make a study plan and stick to it, do your readings, go to office hours, talk to your professors (we like to get to know our students), attend study groups, visit the University Writing Center. But also make use of resources for you as a person: stay physically active, make use of mental health protection and care, and try to build into your schedule a few habits that keep you feeling grounded."

Danica Billingsly
Clinical Assistant Professor in Audiology

 

Deadlines

  • Monday, April 21: Deadline to complete SHARE Survey
  • Friday, May 16: Deadline for nominations to serve on Presidential Commissions
 

Weekly Wellness Tip

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A.S.K. Like a Huskie: FREE Mental Health Support Training

A.S.K. Like a Huskie is a FREE 1-hour mental health support training for all! We recognize that talking about mental health can be tough. Know that we are here to help provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently and effectively support a friend, loved one, or colleague with their mental heatlh concerns. 

Learn more.
 

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