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As NIU and the world around us deals with a global pandemic, artists continue to find ways to express themselves. In the College of Visual and Performing arts the learning and teaching hasn’t stopped, it’s simply evolved to meet the

The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the NIU College of Law will both welcome new deans on July 1, pending approval by the NIU Board of Trustees. Robert Brinkmann will serve as Dean of the College of

Teaching in the time of COVID-19 is uncharted territory for almost everyone, and that includes our student-teachers. Sofia Porrovecchio, a Special Education major from Lake in the Hills, is student-teaching this spring at Jefferson Elementary School in DeKalb Community Unit School District

Dear COE Colleagues: As I ended my second full week of working from home, I feel like I’m living this new meme: “For those who have lost track, today is Blursday the Fortyteenth of Maprilay.” I remain incredibly proud of

We want to know what our teacher-licensure students and educator-alums and are doing to “keep teaching.” Please complete our Educators in Action online form to tell us how you’re promoting eLearning with your students during the COVID-19 situation! Teaching in

Jessica Dyra and Aimee Zepeda are proof of the power of positive role models. “I’ve always liked school, and as I grew up, I saw how much of an impact my teachers had on me,” says Dyra, who is from

This week (April 6-12) marks National Public Health Week. During the most challenging health crisis of our lifetime, it’s more important than ever to thank those who work to keep our nation safer and healthier. In honor of this recognition

While many people are spending this time at home spring cleaning their houses, others are looking to detox or cleanse from their self-isolation diet. The media describes most detox diets as a period of fasting, followed by a strict diet

The Northern Illinois University College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) donated several dozen boxes of personal protective equipment to the DeKalb Fire Department Monday to help prepare the community to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. CHHS donated exam gloves in

Even though you are working/studying remotely, there are still many resources available from the NIU  Law Library to help you. The Law Library’s newest guide The post New guide for law students features resources for remote learning appeared first on

To support law students in their online learning environment, Westlaw is offering three webinars on Prepare To Practice/Cost Effective Research. To register: Log on at The post Westlaw offering free webinars to law students appeared first on College of Law.

Angelo J. Kappas (’06) was appointed to Associate Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit and will be sworn in on March 2, 2020. Angelo is The post Angelo Kappas (’06) Appointed Associate Judge appeared first on College of Law.

We miss you! During this unusual time, we all need to find new ways to engage with each other to continue to work together and The post Resourceful Engineers Sheltering At Home appeared first on College of Engineering and Engineering

Every day, NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) celebrates the many ways that biomechanics improves the quality of life for humans. National Biomechanics The post CEET Celebrates Biomechanics Research appeared first on College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

Many consumers are wondering why it seems that supplies are running low in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Chair and professor of industrial systems The post Supply Chain Challenges Explained appeared first on College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

Samantha Gibson, an instructor and director of digital marketing programs in the Department of Marketing, has over 20 years experience in business, including holding several The post Online learning: Q&A with the director of digital marketing programs appeared first on

Alison Kramer and Sahar Baig, two members of the student organization Leaders in Ethics and Academic Discipline (LEAD), won second place in their division at The post BELIEF members place 2nd in their division at national case competition appeared first

79th best b-school overall and 3rd for b-schools with the most U.S. minorities For the third year running, the NIU College of Business is among an elite group in the Poets&Quants for Undergrads ranking of the The post NIU Business among nation’s elite for each year of the Poets&Quants for Undergrads

TO: Northern Illinois University Employees FROM: Beth Ingram,  Executive Vice President and Provost RE: Eligibility for 403(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Annual Notification of Plan Availability Northern Illinois University sponsors the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code

The following is an annual advisory notice for employees summarizing university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when significant weather conditions arise. Status of University Operations During Winter Weather Conditions Weather conditions can develop which require the

With the endorsement of the University Council, President Lisa Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2020: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) Monday, January 20, 2020 Memorial Day (Holiday) Monday,

Welcome to NIU Multisite Blogs. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! The post Hello world! appeared first on NIU Admin.

Sponsored Programs and the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships is continually updating COVID-19 guidance related to research and sponsored funding. Updated information, including SPA The post Updated SPA COVID-19 FAQs (4/02/2020) appeared first on Sponsored Projects Administration.

RIPS has created a webpage to share COVID-19 related guidance on research and scholarly operations. This guidance includes updated agency notices on the management of The post RIPS COVID-19 Guidance for Research and Scholarly Operations (3/30/2020) appeared first on Sponsored

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) staff are working remotely but the office is open and fully functional during the Governor’s stay-at-home order. As such, we offer The post SPA COVID-19 Operations Guidance (3/30/2020) appeared first on Sponsored Projects Administration.

Encouraging a sense of community and building relationships are common goals in both face-to-face and online courses. These goals might be especially important in an The post Humanizing Online Courses to Connect Students, Instructor, and Content appeared first on Faculty

So, you’re interested in teaching online. The first thing most faculty think about is what technology they need to replicate the in-class experience for an The post Preparing to Teach Online appeared first on Faculty Development.

NIU Faculty were actively engaged in the Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute sponsored by the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center. Day 1 of the event The post Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Highlights Self-Regulated Learning appeared first on Faculty Development.