The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Start Checking Things Off Our Huskie Bucket List.
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We want you to truly experience what makes Huskie life so special. We’re talking the whole package. Be nerdy. Explore. Conquer. Devour. Make memories. Just get out there!
We’ve put together a list of some things every Huskie should do, but make sure to add your own adventures. Share your journey on social media, and let us know what we missed. Tag us at #HuskiePride!
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Be Sure to Download the NIU Safe App Before Sept. 4 Testing.
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Have you downloaded the NIU Safe App yet? It is available wherever you get apps for your phone and puts a powerful set of safety tools in the palm of your hand, including instant access to safety bulletins. NIU Police will be testing the app on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to ensure that subscribers are receiving information via all of their selected channels (voice, text and email). Make your semester safer by downloading the NIU Safe App today.
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Involvement Fair, Campus Meets Community and Food Truck Wednesday Collide on Sept. 4
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The MLK Commons is the place to be on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The Involvement Fair, the Campus Meets Community Block Party, and Food Truck Wednesday are all taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come learn about our student organizations and academic departments, discover local DeKalb businesses and grab a bite to eat from some of our local favorite food vendors, right in the heart of campus.
The Involvement Fair is a two-day event and will continue on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MLK Commons.
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Cooking Classes Are Back! Grab a Friend or Meet New Fellow Huskies at our Campus Cooking Classes This Fall.
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What better way to spend time with fellow Huskies than in our campus cooking classes! Five classes are being offered by NIU Recreation this semester. In the line-up are: Chicken caprese pasta, shrimp fajita skillet, Halloween hash, chai spiced sugar cookies and a new, Indigenous-themed class. Our hands-on cooking classes fill up fast and don’t disappoint.
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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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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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Registering International Travel.
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NIU Community School of the Arts — Register for Fall 2024 Music Lessons and Classes!
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- If you’re traveling abroad on behalf of our university or for university business or interests, you must purchase supplemental travel insurance; details provided at registration.
- If you’re traveling to Level 3 or Level 4 Travel Advisory Areas, you must purchase supplemental travel insurance; details provided at registration.
- Travel abroad should be registered 30 days in advance.
- If you’re traveling as part of a study abroad credit-bearing program, you must register through our Study Abroad office.
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Contact Sarah Lindell, administrative assistant for the Division of International Affairs and the Graduate School, at slindell@niu.edu or 815-753-9526 with questions.
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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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Chelsea McGhee Studios returning for Homecoming Pizza, Paint and Sip Party.
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Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU's Holmes Student Center for a Pizza, Paint and Sip! All ages are welcome to come paint your choice of canvas and wood sign options at this family friendly event.
Pick from 5 pre-sketched designs or 4 stenciled wood signs and when you arrive you'll be able to paint and customize your art with any colors you like! Learn more and purchase your tickets.
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- Tuesday, Sept. 3: UNIV 301/Braven Fall '24 Kickoff Event
- Tuesday, Sept. 3: Studio A Cafe featuring Duo Penseur
- Tuesday, Sept. 3: From FOMO to Focus: Manage Your Time, Nail Your Grades
- Tuesday, Sept. 3: Tech Tacos - Fall 24
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: Campus Meets Community
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: Food Truck Wednesday
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 5: Involvement Fair
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: Pols-a-palooza
- Wednesday, Sept. 4: UndocuCenter Open House
- Friday, Sept. 6: Red and Black Fridays
- Friday, Sept. 6: Gender and Sexuality Resource Center Tour
- Friday, Sept. 6: CSEAS Fall Lecture Series: Ivan V. Small
- Friday, Sept. 6: Graduate & International Student Welcome Back Social at the Huskie Den
- Friday, Sept. 6: Men's Soccer vs Kansas City
- Wednesday, Sept. 11: STEM Café: Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy.
- Thursday, Sept. 12: Portrait Suite Opening Reception
- Saturday, Sept. 14: "Face and Persona" Drawing Workshop
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Each Monday beginning Sept. 9.
6 to 7 p.m
Holmes Student Center, Room 250
Join Student Wellness for weekly arts and craft workshops. Meet some new friends and take a break from the stress of college life by tapping into your creativity.
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"Our mascot is really appropriate for the experience you will get here at NIU. As a Huskie, I definitely feel as though I have always been part of the pack. During my time here at NIU, I never felt like I needed to figure out something alone, or that I wouldn't have anyone to turn to for help. We really are just like Huskies in a pack that make one another better and watch out for one another. Go Huskies!"
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"Enjoy your college experience. Make sure to keep up with your coursework but remember there is a necessary balance between academics and enjoyment. Find events on campus and attend things you are interested in that sound fun. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make a good social life."
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Darius Jackson
Program assistant/academic advisor, Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
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Togetherall Offers You 24/7 Mental Health Support
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The beginning of the semester is underway, and your stress level might be on its way up. Take advantage of Togetherall, a peer-to-peer 24-7 support service offered by NIU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS), that allows you to speak to trained college students, via an online chat, about things with which you are struggling.
You can use Togetherall by visiting the CCS website or accessing the Togetherall website where you use your NIU email account to register and access the online chat function. The service is anonymous, supportive and safe, with mental health professionals monitoring the site 24/7.
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