The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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We’re at your service so you’re safe and secure.
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We know that in order to do well, you have to be well; both physically and mentally. The less time you have to spend worrying about things, the more time you can spend focusing on your studies and enjoying your college experience. That's why your safety and security are our top priority, and why we provide resources to ensure you have the assistance and support you need.
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Deadlines for Presidential Commission Award Nominations approaching.
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Each year the Presidential Commissions recognize faculty, staff, students and community members who have helped make our campus a welcoming, diverse and inclusive place to live, learn and work. Nominations for these awards are now open and the deadlines for nominations are below:
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NIU Adventures seeks your feedback for upcoming trips.
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As part of its mission to bring joy, excitement and stress relief to the Huskie community, NIU Adventures plans and organizes a variety of adventure activities for the student body.
In line with this goal, NIU Adventures is currently planning the following trips for the spring semester:
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- Hiking at Starved Rock State Park.
- Hiking at Shabbona Lake.
- Adventure Horseback Riding.
- Adventures Hiking at Indiana Sand Dunes.
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As one of our most important stakeholders, your opinion matters greatly to us. We would sincerely appreciate your feedback on which days of the week would be most convenient for you to attend and participate in these trips.
Take this survey and share your opinion with us.
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Save the Date for NIU Community Engagement Week
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Join us to learn with and from communities during NIU Community Engagement Week, April 13-17, 2026.
Events include:
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- Community Engagement Exemplar Symposium: Discover NIU’s community-engaged scholarly projects, hear from community partners and learn from experts in engaged teaching, learning and research.
- Brunch and Build: Learn from community experts and network with potential community partners over a casual brunch (for faculty and staff).
- Engagement in Action: Growing Community at the Edible Campus: Dig into NIU’s Edible Campus gardens to experience food system innovation in action.
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Win a $50 Amazon gift card for completing our survey
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Researchers in our psychology department need your help with a study about first-year students’ feelings.
Complete our survey sharing your experiences and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.
The more students who participate, the more gift cards we will give out, so tell your friends. Anyone who is at least 18 years old and in their first year of college here at NIU can participate. Up to three gift cards worth $50 each are available.
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with NIU
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March is the perfect time to refresh your routine and level up your nutrition habits.
Have nutrition questions?
Book a free, 30-minute Nutrition Q&A session with a graduate nutrition student at NIU Recreation and get personalized, evidence-based answers.
Love a little friendly competition?
Grab your friends and sign up for our Chopped Challenge Cooking Class Tuesday, March 24 — fun, fast-paced and delicious.
Nutrition could be your minor.
Level up your degree by adding a nutrition, health and wellness minor and expand your knowledge of food, health and performance.
Want tips, updates and student-friendly nutrition content?
Follow our NIU Nutrition Crew on Instagram: @niunutrition
Let’s make March your most energized month yet!
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$100 Space For All Challenge By Proxima Centauri Alpha
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Submit a clever, lightweight and creative idea for something we can attach to our weather balloon (to be launched April 26, 2026) such as a meaningful symbol, unique object or cool experiment that represents our university spirit without adding too much weight (less than 6 ounces which is a standard hockey puck).
Last year's winner was Steve D., for his suggestion of "space radishes," a packet of radish seeds that were planted in the NIU community garden after the weather balloon was recovered, simultaneously representing NIU's commitments to sustainability (community gardens/edible campus) and innovation (sending the seeds to edge of space). We look forward to seeing what new and unique ideas the Huskie community comes up with.
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The deadline is March 26, 2026. The winner will be notified by email and receive $100 in cash. This event is hosted by Proxima Centauri Alpha, an honorary STEM society recognized by NIU. All NIU staff and students are invited to participate.
Submit your idea today.
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- Through Tuesday, March 31: Women's History Month
- Tuesday, March 10: Examples of Excelencia Info Sessions
- Tuesday, March 10: Throwback Tuesdays at the Huskie Den
- Thursday, March 12: Half Price Thursdays at the Huskie Den
- Friday, March 13: Friday Glow Bowl at the Huskie Den
- Tuesday, March 17: Strategies for College Success: Tips from Peers & Experts
- Thursday, March 19: Camille Billie: Printmaking Workshop
- Monday, March 23: Whole Wellness: Reflective Journaling for Stress Management
- Wednesday, March 25: Juan Ignacio Mora
- Tuesday, April 7: Graduate School Panel: Is Grad School for You?
- Thursday, April 9: Michael Staudenmaier
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"The Huskie Academic Success Center has helped me feel supported and successful. I work as a tutor there and learn valuable study skills and ways to support success, but I also get to provide support for students and their learning. The Department of Biological Sciences has helped me feel supported; many of the faculty are welcoming and genuinely want to help your succeed."
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"My advice would be to keep pushing yourself to try new things and take full advantage of the resources available to you. You’re already in a place where growth is encouraged, so don’t be afraid to explore different fields, whether it’s through internships, group projects or extracurriculars. Take advantage of extra-credit opportunities and events where professionals in your field are speaking. I was personally inspired by an NIU alumnus, Bill Weinman, who came to speak. His talk really ignited a passion in me and helped me see what I could become. Build relationships with your professors — they’re not just instructors, but mentors who can help you navigate your career path. Finally, embrace the challenges; they’ll teach you more than you realize and help shape your future."
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