The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Let's pack Huskie Stadium for our home game against Buffalo on Sept. 21.
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In celebration of the Huskies “Boneyard Win” at Notre Dame, East Side general admission tickets are available for $12.50. West Side reserved seat tickets for the Buffalo game are on sale for $19 each with promo code Boneyard19. Purchase tickets online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225).
As a student, your East Side general admission ticket is free, but you should register your Z-ID online in advance to access your ticket. One NIU Student will be selected at random as the lucky winner to receive a $1,500 scholarship, Scholarship winner will be announced in the third quarter of NIU Football vs Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 21. You must attend NIU Volleyball vs Northwestern on Friday, Sept. 20 to be considered.
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Explore resources to help you reach your goals.
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The most successful Huskies are the ones who ask for help. Our Student Life website highlights a variety of support offices on campus to help you succeed in your studies. In addition, be sure to ask your academic advisor, professors and friends for advice and support when you need it.
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MyNIU Student System maintenance scheduled.
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The MyNIU Student System will be unavailable on Monday evening, Sept. 16, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. due to system maintenance.
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month.
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The Latino Resource Center, the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and their partners invite you to join in celebrating Latino Heritage Month at NIU with a range of fun and educational events and activities, now through Oct. 15.
The month's events kick off on Monday, Sept.. 16 with thel Latino Heritage Month Opening Parade in the MLK Commons at 4 p.m. followed by El Grito at the Latino Center from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Get ready for Family Weekend!
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We’re excited to welcome our Huskie families the weekend of Sept. 20-22. We have a fun weekend of activities planned. Please visit register at go.niu.edu/FamilyWeekend2024 to let us know that you are planning on attending. Visit each event for additional information and to register for individual events.
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Ellington's to open Oct. 1
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Huskies, be sure to mark your calendar! Ellington’s Restaurant will reopen its doors Tuesday, Oct. 1. Each week, BADM 303 students will create and prepare themed meals for you, your friends and your colleagues to enjoy. Service will take place every Tuesday through Dec. 3 with a couple of exceptions. Menus are posted to both the Ellington’s website and NIU Events Calendar. We thank you in advance for your continued support as our students gain hands-on experience. No reservations required. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks, and debit/credit accepted.
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National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17
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National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Look out for events and numerous opportunities to register to vote and/ or developing your voting plan on campus this year.
Learn more about voter registration, campus events and resources by visiting the Huskies Vote website.
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NIU Recreation offers group fitness classes.
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NIU Recreation is here to help you kickstart your fitness journey with our weekly group fitness classes! Classes are held Monday through Friday at the NIU Recreation Center. We offer beginner and intermediate yoga, HIIT, indoor cycling, Zumba, core and glutes, weight circuits, Pilates reformer and barre/mat Pilates. If you have any questions, please contact recreation@niu.edu or visit our website Group Fitness | Recreation | Northern Illinois University (niu.edu).
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Richard A. Flournory Award now accepting nominations.
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The Richard A. Flournory Award was created in 2020 to recognize individuals who have worked to promote inclusivity at NIU over an extended time period. The annual award is sponsored by the Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Presidential Commission on the Status of Minorities. It is presented to recipients at the Richard A. Flournory Homecoming Inclusion Reception.
The one-time, nonmonetary award is presented to students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of NIU. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding commitment to building an inclusive NIU campus and contribute to developing and sustaining a diverse and equitable NIU community.
Submit a nomination here: http://go.niu.edu/Flournory2024 by Friday, October 4, 2024.If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Withers at equity@niu.edu or Ana Velazquez at avelazquez5@niu.edu.
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Say thanks to a professor whose made a difference in your life as a Huskie.
Leave your comment on our Thank a Professor form and your professor will get a note, mentioning your thanks. They’ll also be featured on our Thank a Professor webpage.
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Limited Time Student Deal! Fall into New Habits at NIU – One-on-one Nutrition Coaching Now Offered at NIU Recreation
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Whether it’s the Iditarod or a college semester, Huskies need good fuel to power through and perform their best. Meet with one of our nutrition coaches to learn eating strategies for your nutrition challenge. Whether you want to lose weight, get stronger at the gym or build a better relationship with food, we’re here to help. Our early-bird student rate is only $29 through Sept. 30.
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Real Talk Conference registration is now open.
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Plan to attend the conference on Friday, Oct. 25. Come make new connections while engaging in powerful conversations that promote understanding, increase empathy, and facilitate change in our community. Experience dynamic keynote speakers and interactive sessions led by NIU's students, faculty, and community members.
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2024 Campus Flu Clinic scheduled for Oct. 23.
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NIU 2024 Campus Flu Clinic is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Holmes Student Center Ballroom.
The COVID-19 and Fluzone High-dose vaccines are not offered at this clinic.
Please read the information regarding receiving your vaccine, on what you may need to know or bring to your appointment, as well as how to book your appointment and pre-fill. Download and print the client consent form to bring to your appointment at our Employee Well-being website.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, go to the confirmation email you received and scroll down to the “Reschedule” button.
If you have questions regarding the vaccine or your insurance, or if you are not covered under one of the offered NIU insurances, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 815-758-6673.
If you have any questions regarding the event or booking an appointment, please contact NIU Employee Well-being at 815-753-9191 or email ksmith12@niu.edu.
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Participants needed for a breastfeeding awareness discussion.
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What is the purpose of this study? To discuss the factors that influence a person’s breastfeeding awareness level.
Help human milk feeding research and earn $20 for your time!
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- What will I do? You will be asked questions in a focus group setting held on the NIU campus to discuss what influences breastfeeding awareness.
- How long will the study take? Participating in this focus group will take about 45 minutes.
- Benefits: The information collected will serve as an initial discussion and examination of the measurement tool. Once the tool is created, it will enable the researcher and others in lactation research to see how prior breastfeeding exposure can impact research.
- Risks: Being a part of the focus group is completely voluntary. No identifying information is collected.
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It's Time to Waive or Enroll in Our Student Insurance Program.
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Students taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,378.00 for student health insurance for fall 2024. You can find more information regarding the plan on our website.
If you have comparable insurance and have not yet canceled the plan, the United Healthcare Student Resources is now open until Sept. 30, 2024. This is an online process only. Once you complete the waiver, and it’s accepted the charge for insurance will be removed from your student account.
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The waiver deadline is firm, therefore if you do not waive the student health insurance by Sept. 30, you will be enrolled for semester coverage under the plan, and no reimbursements will be given. Question can be emailed to studentinsurance@niu.edu.
Students taking less than 9 credit hours are not automatically enrolled in our student health insurance program. However, if eligible, you do have the opportunity to voluntarily enroll for coverage. The fall open enrollment period for our optional dental, vision, teledoc and health insurance plans administered by Benefit Partners Technology is open until Oct. 31, 2024. Learn more about enrolling in our student health insurance program.
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Celebrating our 117th Homecoming
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We're excited to welcome Huskies home for our 117th Homecoming celebration happening the week of Oct. 13-20, 2024.
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Save the Date for Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
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Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
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Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb.
The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and much more!
Event sponsored by Midwest Tents and Events.
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- Through Oct. 15: Latino Heritage Month
- Monday, Sept. 16: Wellness Crew Interest Meeting
- Monday, Sept. 16: Crafting Connections
- Monday, Sept. 16: Latino Heritage Month Opening Parade
- Monday, Sept. 16: El Grito
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: National Voter Registration Day
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: Constitution Day
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: NIU Law Constitution Day Program
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: Career Fair Prep Workshop
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Fall Food Truck Wednesday
- Wednesday, Sept 18: IT/STEM Fair - Fall 2024
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Esports Career Lecture Series - Josh & Rae Barnickel
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: Wellness Wednesday Workshops
- Thursday, Sept. 19: Guess That Song: Queer Anthem Edition
- Thursday, Sept. 19: Wellness Crew Interest Meeting
- Friday, Sept. 20: Red and Black Fridays
- Friday, Sept. 20: RecFest 2024
- Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22: Family Weekend
- Saturday, Sept. 21: NIU vs Buffalo
- Saturday, Sept. 21: Curator's Talk with Peter B. Olson
- Thursday, Sept. 26: Stevens Building Sculpture Dedication
- Thursday, Sept. 26: Poetry and Prose Homage Night
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32nd Annual Study Abroad Fair
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Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom
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This is your chance to learn all about the international academic opportunities available to NIU students. You can speak with Study Abroad program providers and NIU program faculty directors to learn more about these exciting international opportunities.
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"The Latino Resource Center is definitely the resource that made me feel the most supported. For my first two years here at NIU, I lived on the Latinx Community Floor. I loved it so much that I returned for a third year, but this time as the community advisor for the floor. Since living on the floor, I have picked up a minor (Latino and Latin American Studies), joined an honor society (Adela de la Torre Honor Society) and joined a sorority (Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.)."
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"Become a part of the community! There are many student groups and activities, as well as cultural centers and academic programs, where you can find people with interests and identities that match your own or provide opportunities to learn more about others."
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Lindsay Vreeland
Inclusive Teaching Coordinator, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
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3 ways exercise can help you shine at school
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Chances are, if you’ve ever set foot in a gym, it was to build muscle or get fit—and there’s nothing wrong with that. But working out can have way more of an impact on your body than just physically.
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