The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Campus Sustainability: Our Future is Now.
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October is Campus Sustainability Month. While our school colors may be red and black, we believe in being green.
NIU is committed to being carbon neutral by 2050 and we’re taking significant steps to make it happen. Our Sustainability and Climate Action Plan outlines the many efforts currently underway and lays out future plans that will continue making us an eco-friendly campus and environmentally conscious citizens.
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Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
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With a little video skill, it might be profitable for you to promote science.
The Science Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 of the nation’s leading public and private research universities, including NIU, is hosting its sixth annual video challenge in which students are encouraged to create videos highlighting the importance of scientific research.
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Register to vote at this week's Food Truck Wednesday.
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Take a midweek break between class to meet up with friends, enjoy an outdoor lunch, experience some local favorites right in the center of campus, learn how you can get registered to vote in the upcoming election. You'll find quite the variety of food and beverage choices: coffee, lemonade, ice cream, desserts, burgers, fried chicken, BBQ, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Asian and more!
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All Majors Internship and Job Fair is taking place this Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Our Career Services office is here to help you succeed in every step of your journey. Take advantage of all the workshops and presentations they offer as you prepare for the All Majors Internship and Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 1 to 4:30 at our Convocation Center.
Join Career Services at Huskie Closet on Tuesday, October. 1 for tips about what to wear to the career fair.
In addition to checking out their events, be sure to learn some quick tips about How to Prepare of a Career Fair..
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Watch this video to see what NIU's Internship & Career Fair is all about and pick up tips on how to get the most from your experience. .
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Real Talk Conference registration is now open.
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Plan to attend the The Real Talk Conference: Opening Pathways to Embrace Our Humanity 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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Need support? Raise your hand with Navigate Student.
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Today is the last day to waive student health insurance.
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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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Ellington's opens this Tuesday, 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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Summer Congressional Internship Program connects students with Capitol Hill
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The NIU Summer Congressional Internship Program is a unique opportunity to intern for a member of the Illinois congressional delegation for the summer in Washington, D.C. While every congressional internship experience is different, students can expect to learn the workings of a congressional office, attend congressional hearings, work with constituents, and get a taste of living and working in the nation’s capital.
The program accepts three students who will receive a $7,000 scholarship for housing and living expenses.
Applications for the 2025 NIU Washington, D.C. Summer Congressional Internship Program closes on Oct. 25, 2024. NIU students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Apply now to be an Orientation Leader.
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Orientation leader applications are now open! Apply before Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Orientation leaders are undergraduate students who help incoming first-year and transfer students transition to NIU. Their primary role is to build connections between new students and help form a sense of belonging on campus. This is a paid student leadership position.
This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, communication skills and build your résumé while making a positive impact on new Huskies.
2025 Orientation Leader Application.
Contact Scott Johansen, program assistant for student training and development for the Office of Orientation and First Year Programs, at sjohansen@niu.edu with any questions and to learn more about the orientation leader position.
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Nominations for our 2024 Outstanding Contributions to International Education Awards are now being accepted.
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Nominations for our 2024 Outstanding Contributions to International Education Awards are now being accepted.
The award winners will be announced during International Education Week (Nov. 18-22) at our International Recognition Reception, which takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center.
We are seeking nominations for the following awards:
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- Outstanding Department Contribution to International Education at NIU.
- Outstanding International Educator.
- Outstanding Staff Contribution to International Education.
- Outstanding Student Contribution to International Education (for a domestic student and a nonimmigrant student).
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The due date for all nominations is Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
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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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Sunday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
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The local business community is excited to welcome Huskies home! Be sure to support our local DeKalb community establishments as you celebrate our 117th Homecoming. View a list of all the local retailers offering discounts and deals.
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Get ready for Super Spirit Days.
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The #HuskiePride Committee will be around campus each day during Homecoming week to hand out NIU swag and other prizes for folks sporting that day’s theme. Additionally, all Huskies, including our online students, are encouraged to upload a photo each day for entry into a drawing for a Pride with Purpose t-shirt (one given out for each day of the week). The photo submission form will be made available during the week of Homecoming.
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- Through Oct. 15: Latino Heritage Month
- Monday, Sept. 30: Resume Writing: The Essentials
- Monday, Sept. 30: Crafting Connections
- Tuesday, Oct. 1: Throwback Tuesday at the Huskie Den
- Tuesday, Oct. 1: Ellington's: Prime Rib, Grilled Portobellos, Red Potatoes, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Caesar Salad and Cherry Cobbler
- Tuesday, Oct. 1: Career Services at Huskie Closet
- Tuesday, Oct. 1: Studio A Cafe featuring Marques Morel
- Tuesday, Oct. 1: Film Screening: "Breaking the Cycle"
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Food Truck Wednesday
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Fall 2024 All-Majors Internship and Job Fair
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Gallery Talk on Pokémon Go
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Wellness Lounge Open Hours
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Latino Dinner
- Wednesday, Oct. 2: Wellness Wednesday Workshops
- Thursday, Oct. 3: Half Price Thursday at the Huskie Den
- Thursday, Oct. 3: Exploring Alebrijes - A Journey Through Indigenous Art Tradition
- Thursday, Oct. 3: History of the Book Seminar: Kelly Ross & Dr. Owen Clayton
- Thursday, Oct. 3: Environmental Justice Panel
- Thursday, Oct. 3: Women's Volleyball vs University of Akron - Retro Night
- Friday, Oct. 4: Red and Black Fridays
- Friday, Oct. 4: Friday Glow Bowl at the Huskie Den
- Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6: School of Theatre and Dance presents Mary Stuart
- Saturday, Oct. 5: Football vs UMass
- Sunday, Oct. 6: "Finding Your Portrait Style" Photographic Workshop
- Sunday, Oct. 6: Kishwaukee Concert Band Performances
- Wednesday, Oct. 16: Braven Homecoming: Networking and Career Connections
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"I am very involved in organizations and extracurricular activities on campus. I started my first semester as a dance member of the Latin dance team Tumbao. I was captain the next semester, and the following year I was appointed co-director. When I am not dancing, I am involved in political groups on campus. I’m a founder of the YDSA: Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter, a member of NIU College Democrats and a member of Model Illinois Government, where I am currently the acting governor for the state executive board. These activities have added to my experience as a Huskie by promoting professionalism and learning every day. I am constantly learning how to be a better version of myself."
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Alannis Muñoz
Political science major with an emphasis in governance, and minor in Latino and Latin American Studies
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"Get involved in as much as you can without it impacting your academic career. Getting involved in organizations on campus helped me develop my leadership and communication skills. It also gives you the chance to network with individuals who you may not normally be able to connect with. However, as I stated before, get involved within reason, meaning do not let your involvement impact your grades. You do not want to be a social success and an academic mess. I also highly recommend doing a study abroad program if you are able. This will open your mind to different cultural perspectives and broaden your mind toward what it means to be a student and the opportunities that you have that others may not."
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Quiana Jones
Program Coordinator, Public Health Program, School of Health Studies
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4 benefits of staying hydrated—and creative ways to drink more water
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There’s a lot of hype on the internet about things like how to replenish your energy, keep your digestion running smoothly, and achieve glowing skin. Various “superfoods” and supplements are touted, along with some pretty sketchy diet advice (celery juice cleanse, anyone?). But what if the missing piece to your puzzle is simply upping your water intake? That’s right—while it may not be a magic fix, water has a ton of health benefits that can help you stay on your A-game.
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