The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Our Faculty and Staff Are Here For You.
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As a Huskie, remember that relationships are resources. Get to know faculty and support staff on campus. Build lasting relationships with your professors and our staff members and seek our their help when you need guidance and support. We're here for you and want you succeed in your classes and in life.
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Join the Week of Welcome (WOW) NIU Crew!
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Be part of the Week of Welcome (WOW) NIU Crew by volunteering during NIU's WOW to support new students by assisting with event support, group movement and wayfinding, and event engagement.
By signing up, you'll:
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- Receive a WOW shirt and name tag.
- Build your communication, leadership and public speaking skills.
- Leave a positive impact on new students.
- Have the opportunity for early move-in (on campus students only).
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The priority application deadline is July 7, and final deadline is July 21. If you have any questions about the application process or NIU Crew responsibilities, please reach out to Scott Johansen at sjohansen@niu.edu.
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Parking permits on sale beginning July 15.
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Parking permits for the next academic year (2025-2026) will be available online beginning July 15, 2025. Parking permits are virtual, so you will not receive a physical permit. Your license plate will act as your parking permit.
Our Customer Parking Portal provides convenient access to your parking account information. You can view your account, purchase a parking permit, make a ticket payment and update vehicle information.
A free parking option is also available. Those who register for this option will have a virtual green permit, which allows for remote parking in Lot K on the west side of campus, just off Lincoln Highway.
For those needing temporary parking, there are short-term parking options available.
Short-term permits can be purchased online, and options include daily, weekly and monthly permits. Short-term parking is also available at pay stations and via the AMP Park mobile app.
You can visit our Parking Services website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 815-753-1045 or parking@niu.edu.
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Solar-powered charging benches installed in heart of campus
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Now you can power up your electronic devices while catching a breather or a breeze in the heart of NIU’s campus.
On June 11, workers from Bluebolt installed 100% solar-powered charging benches in front of Cole Hall, near the DuSable Hall bus circle and on the east and west sides of the Martin Luther King Commons.
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Sign up for our upcoming Thesis and Dissertation Work Group.
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Completing your research and thesis/dissertation is a high priority. Our 2025 Thesis and Dissertation Work Group, conducted online via Microsoft Teams, will help you reach your goals during this potentially isolating and overwhelming process. Participants may register for morning or afternoon sessions (or both)during July as their schedules permit.
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Volunteers Needed for Familia Fest on July 12
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Give back to the community and participate in a fun celebration of family, soccer and the arts. On Saturday, July 12, WNIJ will host the second-annual Familia Fest celebration featuring the Hola Cup soccer tournament. This event takes place at DeKalb Kiwanis Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features an adult soccer tournament, youth soccer clinic, live music, food and community resource fair.
Volunteers are needed for setup, teardown, registration and welcome table. Bilingual Spanish/English speakers are especially needed to welcome residents, answer questions and translate.
Learn more and sign up to help at wnij.org/familiafest.
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Have you completed your 2025-26 FAFSA?
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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.
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"During undergrad, I was very involved in student organizations on campus! I was involved in Signing Huskies as the vice president for two years, First Year Composition Committee (FYCC) as the student advisor, Communicative Disorders Student Association (COMDSA) as a member and on the e-board as historian, Forensics as a member, Cru as a member, and as a sister of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. These organizations have allowed me to make connections, learn who I am as a person, build my resume, gain experiences and have more memories and fun on NIU's campus!"
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"Please attend class and stay in touch with your professor! If you must miss class, please e-mail your professor to explain your situation. We really do care about your success in class, but we can't help a student if they don't reach out to us."
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Ferald Bryan
Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Public Communication
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How relaxation could be the productivity booster you need
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Free time in college can feel fleeting. In fact, in a recent CampusWell survey, over 92 percent of students said they at least occasionally feel like they don’t have enough time for themselves, and more than 30 percent said they feel like this every day.
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Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Learn more about NIU’s vision, mission and values.
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