July 17, 2023

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

Notices

Grill at the Huskie Den closed Tuesday, July 25.

Please note that the Grill at Huskie Den will be closed Tuesday, July 25 for the Civil Service Luncheon. Normal hours resume Wednesday, July 26. Visit our Where to Eat page for more on-campus dining options.

 

Have you purchased your parking permit?

Parking permits for the next academic year (2023-2024) are now available online. 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 take advantage of this option 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 only 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 website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 815-753-1045 or parking@niu.edu.

 

Parking lot changes for 2023-2024

Parking Services is making parking lot designation changes this summer after assessing utilization surveys from this past academic year. Since parking demand has changed due to remote working patterns and hybrid/online courses, these lot designation changes are anticipated to improve utilization and convenience for all parking patrons. Visit our website to view these changes.

 

Policy Library update – revised policy
A revised policy is open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides the NIU community the opportunity to consider and respond to the revised policies before they take effect. The revised policy is:

Sexual Misconduct Policy and Complaint Procedures

To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. The new policy will appear at the center of the screen. Click on “Comment on New/Renew Policies.” You’ll be able to review the policy and provide your comments. All comments are due Friday, Aug. 11. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.

There's still time to register for fall classes.

Now is the time to start preparing to register for fall 2023 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes. 

Jump start your career with UNIV 301.

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 400 Huskies have already completed UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2023 via MyNIU during registration. Learn more about UNIV 301. 

 

Interested in the ROTC?
The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at NIU is designed to give you experience in organizing, motivating and leading others – all while completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree of your choice.

 

If you have two years remaining on the path to finishing your degree, you’re eligible to take part in our summer Basic Camp. If you’re not sure about ROTC, attending Basic Camp is the perfect way to experience our program without making a commitment of service.

 

What is Basic Camp?

• Basic Camp is designed to introduce you to the Army – an opportunity to experience the ROTC program without signing up.
• This 32-day event is held at Fort Knox, a United States Army training base located in Kentucky.
• You’ll learn leadership skills while earning credits that are applied toward your NIU graduation requirements.
• You’ll develop the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in life, ROTC and ultimately the Army.

Find more about NIU ROTC and Department of Military Science or contact Keith F. Buchanan, scholarship and enrollment officer, at kbuchanan1@niu.edu or 815-753-6237. There’s a path for you in this leadership program.

Upcoming Events

 

• Wednesday, July 19: Outdoor Adventures: Hourly Lagoon Boat Rentals
• Wednesday, July 19: Outdoor Adventures: Learn to Stand-up Paddleboard Workshops
• Thursday, July 20: STEM Café: Drones: Uses and Impacts Today
• Thursday, Aug. 31: Interdisciplinary Center Open House
• Friday, Sept. 15: Call for Papers - Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad

Tip from a Huskie

"There will be hard at times here at school, so keep your well-being strategies updated and actively practice them. Reach out to friends to do things together, keep a long reading or movie list, or any other self-care activity you prefer."

 

Abdelrahman Osman

Counseling master's degree graduate, with specialization in school counseling

Deadlines

Wednesday, July 19: Last day for undergraduates to add or drop second half-session course(s) via self-service in MyNIU (Summer 2023)

Thursday, July 20: Last day for undergraduates to change a second half-session course from credit to audit or from audit to credit (Summer 2023)

Friday, July 21: Last day for undergraduates to add a second half-session course with approval from the offering department (Summer 2023)

Friday, July 21: Last day for undergraduates to drop a second half-session course through advisor (Summer 2023)

Friday, July 21: Last day for undergraduates to request a full session course withdrawal through advisor (Summer 2023)

Monday, July 24: Last day for undergraduates to change or declare a major to be effective for the summer session (Summer 2023)

Friday, Sept. 15: Call for Papers deadline - Treinta y tres: Celebrating and Contesting Afro-Latinidad

Weekly Wellness Tip

Introducing art into your life can make for better mental health

You’ve probably heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s because images can communicate ideas, emotions, and stories in ways that words alone cannot. The same is true for creating art—making art helps express feelings or trauma that can otherwise get bottled up inside. And that’s terrific for mental health. 

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