The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Check out Huskies Get Hired!
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Looking for a job on or off campus? Find on-campus jobs, part-time positions, full-time roles, and even job shadow opportunities on Huskies Get Hired. Explore a variety of positions, connect with employers, and take the next step toward gaining valuable experience while building your career.
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Proposals are now being accepted for our 119th Homecoming Grant Competition.
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Do you have an idea for a homecoming event that you would like to see on campus, or want to enhance an existing homecoming event? The Homecoming Executive Committee invites all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to submit formal proposals for review! Our 119th Homecoming celebration will take place the week of Oct. 5 through 11, 2026. The deadline to submit a grant proposal is Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Mark your calendar - End-of-Year Career Fair for All Majors
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Wed, April 22nd, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom
Open to all current students (undergrad and graduate), alumni and community members to connect with employers for internships and full-time, part-time and student employment positions. Review employers on the Career Fair Plus app - https://app.careerfairplus.com/niu_il
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IMPORTANT: All old OneCards will be deactivated May 1, 2026.
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All older NIU OneCards will be deactivated May 1, 2026. If your NIU card does not look like the new versions below, you must upgrade your card to avoid interruptions accessing buildings, classrooms, labs and other campus services.
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Please update your OneCard today using one of the options below:
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- Mobile OneCard — Available on Apple, Samsung and Google Wallet devices.
- Physical OneCard — Visit the OneCard Office.
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, located in Founders Memorial Library, Room 104.
- Bring your old OneCard and a smile.
- Will take about five minutes, and you’ll be on your way.
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Don’t wait until the last minute. Upgrade your card today to ensure uninterrupted access across campus.
For questions, please contact the OneCard Office at 815-753-9569 or email onecard@niu.edu.
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The 2026 World Music Festival Scheduled for April 7 through 11
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The NIU School of Music is proud to present the 2026 World Music Festival, a five-day immersive journey through the sounds, traditions, and contemporary innovations of global music. Running from April 7 through April 11, the festival will transform the NIU campus into a vibrant cultural crossroads, featuring traditional masterworks alongside world-premiere compositions.
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Class registration opens April 6, 2026.
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Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2026 classes. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
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1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
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- It’s important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, NIU emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate Student by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
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2. Log in to MyNIU and Navigate Student.
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- In MyNIU, you can check your enrollment date—the date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student by clicking on Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service.
- In both MyNIU and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Save the Date: Well-being Fair April 16, 2026
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The Presidential Commission on Well-being proudly presents NIU’s annual Well-being Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.
Faculty, staff and students are all invited to attend and engage in a variety of free prizes, DIY self-care kits and opportunities to learn about your well-being. Campus and community partners will provide attendees with interactive activities, services and information focused on “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind and Healthy Spirit.” A release for staff will be granted and more information will be announced in the following weeks.
Interested in hosting a table at the fair? Contact Sarah Moskal at smoskal1@niu.edu for more information.
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Tim Rogner: Unplugged and Unfiltered
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Join us on Wednesday, April 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Huskie Den at the Holmes Student Center for an evening exploring how punk rock has served as a powerful form of expression and social commentary. The program opens with a brief presentation on punk’s role in responding to societal issues, followed by an intimate acoustic set and Q&A with Tim Rogner of Allister and Hot Alice. Experience an engaging blend of music, insight and conversation, unplugged and unfiltered.
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Come join us for a virtual Student Fulbright Workshop at noon on Tuesday, April 7
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The Student Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and coordinated in the United States by the Institute of International Education, is a competitive fellowship program funding study or research abroad at the postbaccalaureate or graduate level. Appointments are also available to teach English abroad. Registration required. Sign up today.
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- Wednesday, April 1: Tim Rogner: Unplugged and Unfiltered
- Tuesday, March 31: NIU's Transgender Day of Visibility 2026: Growing Visibility
- Tuesday, March 31: Throwback Tuesdays at the Huskie Den
- Tuesday, March 31: Procrastination Café
- Wednesday, April 1: Food Truck Wednesdays
- Wednesday, April 1: Crash Out Course
- Wednesday, April 1 through Friday, April 3: The Comedy of Errors - presented by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance
- Thursday, April 2: Half Price Thursdays at the Huskie Den
- Friday, April 3: Friday Glow Bowl at the Huskie Den
- Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10: Graduate Student Appreciation Week
- Monday, April 6: Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series: State Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22)
- Tuesday, April 7: Graduate School Panel: Is Grad School for You?
- Tuesday, April 7: Student Fulbright Workshop
- Wednesday, April 8: Matt Kovatchis Presents "Stop Beating Yourself Up. It’s Stressing You Out."
- Wednesday, April 8: Graduate Student Unfiltered GIVE Circle
- Thursday, April 9: Michael Staudenmaier
- Thursday, April 16: NIU's Annual Well-being Fair
- Wednesday, April 22: Latino Dinner
- Friday, April 24: Gichigamiin Museum Garden Volunteer Day
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"The biggest thing that helped me was my planner. You need to have a planner and plan out every day. You don't need to write down everything you do, but for my busiest days, I write down what I need to do down to the minute. Also, If you only have one class one day, what would it look like if you stayed on a 9-to-5 schedule? How much homework would you get done if you worked until 5? And then you would have the evening to yourself and your friends! Schedule work for specific classes at specific times during the day."
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Teddy Malamis
Music major with emphasis in music education and classical saxophone
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"My advice would be to build your network. Find ways to get involved that inspire you! Find clubs you enjoy; find departments to connect with; find faculty whose research interests you. I think one of the best things about NIU is there are many places to be engaged with, and people are always looking for more folks to get involved."
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Join us for Spring into Wellness!
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A week of campus-wide wellness, mental health, and self-care programs. Join our events to take time for you and better support your wellbeing! Engage with national speakers, tackle procrastination, attend a wellness workshop, learn more about mental health, and more! Put your wellbeing first and attend Spring Into Wellness.
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