The way Huskies meet and work may have changed while we are Protecting the Pack, but #HuskiePride has not. Make a statement at your next online meeting with the latest NIU–inspired Zoom and Teams backgrounds. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and
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Scot Schraufnagel voting research named to top 100 list
Talk about an attention grabber. Of the 3.4 million scholarly articles tracked in 2020 for the amount of attention and discussion they generated, research on voting led by NIU political scientist Scot Schraufnagel clocked in at No. 80. The list
Read moreNext steps underway for enhancing ‘belonging’ in DeKalb
Efforts by Northern Illinois University and local partners to increase racial healing recently got a boost from the State of Illinois in the form of a grant to foster efforts to create a Belonging leadership council and fund public art
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Black students share COE experiences, offer recommendations for improvement
Four Black students in the NIU College of Education joined the Jan. 7 spring all-college meeting to share their personal stories and offer guidance for how faculty and staff can better empower them during their academic journeys. The quartet included
Read moreSupporting students of color: Faculty share ideas to expand concept of equity
As the powerful messages from a panel of Black students concluded during the Jan. 7 all-college meeting, Dean Laurie Elish-Piper shifted the conversation to action. “I’ve asked each department to share an initiative that directly relates to supporting students of
Read moreBest of both worlds: Educate U.S. takes virtual trip to Houston during pandemic
COVID-19 could not cancel the NIU College of Education’s January 2021 edition of Educate U.S. with the Houston Independent School District. Even as the pandemic did prevent travel to Texas for the 14 teacher-licensure candidates chosen to participate in the
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NIU Alum Natalie Libot shares creative parenting tips in Chicago Parent magazine
NIU alum Natalie Libot was featured in the January/February issue of Chicago Parent magazine for her savvy parenting skills. “We were handpicked to be featured in a piece about cabin fever busters,” said Libot, who graduated from the NIU’s College of
Read moreA diploma and a ring for this NIU grad
Angel Hannah got more than a diploma during Northern Illinois University’s virtual commencement ceremony last month. The 23-year-old received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences along with a marriage proposal from Wade Harnesk, 23, of Kennesaw, Georgia.
Read moreDoctor of Audiology student finds home at NIU
Emilie Liotine was initially drawn to NIU’s doctor of audiology program because of the state-of-the-art clinic located campus. Now a second year doctoral student, Liotine has a long list of reasons why she’s glad she chose to be a Huskie.
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Roman Ricker (’15) Appointed Magistrate Judge
Roman Ricker (’15) was appointed as a Magistrate Judge of Gibson County (Indiana) where he will serve as a Magistrate to both Superior and Circuit The post Roman Ricker (’15) Appointed Magistrate Judge appeared first on College of Law.
Read moreProfessor Fox Co-Authors Section on Environmental Policy
Professor Sarah Fox co-authored the section on Environmental Policy in the most recent report of the Local Power & Politics Review. Like the others, the The post Professor Fox Co-Authors Section on Environmental Policy appeared first on College of Law.
Read moreDean Cassandra L. Hill Receives Prestigious 2021 AALS Section Award
Dean Cassandra L. Hill received the 2021 Association of American Law Schools Section Award for the Section on Legal Writing, Reasoning, and Research during its The post Dean Cassandra L. Hill Receives Prestigious 2021 AALS Section Award appeared first on
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CEET Ranking Jumps for the Third Consecutive Year
The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) is excited to announce that for the third consecutive year its ranking increased in the category for The post CEET Ranking Jumps for the Third Consecutive Year appeared first on College of
Read moreVirtual 360 Tour of Engineering Labs Now Available
Students who are curious about the fascinating research being conducted in the state-of-the-art laboratories at the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) can now The post Virtual 360 Tour of Engineering Labs Now Available appeared first on College of
Read moreEngineering Open House – Thurs., Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m.
An Engineering Open House will be held virtually on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6-7 p.m. for prospective students and their families to learn more about The post Engineering Open House – Thurs., Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m. appeared first on College
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NIU College of Business achieves continuous rank among nation’s elite, 2021 Poets&Quants survey
For the fourth year in a row, the NIU College of Business ranks among the nation’s elite in the Poets&Quants For Undergrads survey of best The post NIU College of Business achieves continuous rank among nation’s elite, 2021 Poets&Quants survey
Read moreEntrepreneurship professor weighs in on startups, careers and the pandemic
Tim Michaelis, assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the Department of Management in the NIU College of Business, was quoted in the January 3 2021 Wall The post Entrepreneurship professor weighs in on startups, careers and the pandemic appeared first on
Read moreCross boundaries to new perspectives: NIU Business 2020 magazine
The recently released 2020 NIU Business magazine contains stories around the attributes of resiliency, empathy, discovery and transformation. These attributes convey what it means to The post Cross boundaries to new perspectives: NIU Business 2020 magazine appeared first on College
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Tuition Waivers (Updated)
Changes Made The form field that requested a “Social Security Number” has been changed to “Employee ID”. The following forms were updated to reflect that change: Dependent Tuition Waiver (PDF) Interinstitutional Waiver of Tuition (XLS) Waiver for Survivors of Deceased
Read moreGo Paperless! Elect to Receive your 2020 W-2 Electronically
The Payroll office will process and mail calendar year 2020 W-2s by the Internal Revenue Service’s deadline of February 1, 2021. These tax forms are required to be mailed to an employee’s home address unless the employee elects and consents
Read moreImportant Updates from Human Resource Services
Illinois Minimum Wage Update The minimum wage in Illinois will increase again, January 1, 2021, as authorized by Public Act 101-1. This increase will result in a state minimum wage of $15.00 by January 1, 2025. The intermediate increases are: Date
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SPA Staff Earn Research Administration Credential
SPA team members Carrie Blackwood-Williams and Regina (Gina) Jahn can now add the Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential to their name. This distinction is earned The post SPA Staff Earn Research Administration Credential appeared first on Sponsored Projects Administration.
Read moreNew FY 21 Fringe Benefit Rates – Effective Nov 1
On November 1, 2020, the State of Illinois issued new fringe benefit rates for grant and contract proposal budgeting. SPA will begin using these rates The post New FY 21 Fringe Benefit Rates – Effective Nov 1 appeared first on
Read moreNIH Will Continue to Accept Preliminary Data
NIH Will Continue to Accept Preliminary Data as Post-Submission Material Through August/October 2021 Councils Posted on October 21, 2020 by NIH Staff In recognition of the fact that The post NIH Will Continue to Accept Preliminary Data appeared first on Sponsored Projects Administration.
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Join CITL on LinkedIn
If you are a LinkedIn user, you can now follow NIU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning on LinkedIn at citl.niu.edu/linkedin. You can still also The post Join CITL on LinkedIn appeared first on Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.
Read moreStephanie Richter receives SPS Presidential Award for Excellence
Congratulations to Stephanie Richter, director of faculty development and instructional support in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, on receiving the 2020 Presidential Award The post Stephanie Richter receives SPS Presidential Award for Excellence appeared first on Center for
Read moreConnect with Colleagues in a New Faculty Learning Community
We are excited to announce the launch of 5 NEW faculty learning communities (FLCs)! FLCs are small groups of faculty and instructors who meet regularly The post Connect with Colleagues in a New Faculty Learning Community appeared first on Center
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Volunteerism at the Intersection of NGOs and Ethnographic Research
By Saidouri Zomaya, Graduate Teaching Assistant When I first started my volunteering journey at World Relief Chicago, little did I know the kind of impact The post Volunteerism at the Intersection of NGOs and Ethnographic Research appeared first on Center
Read more2020 Nonprofit Headlines and Hardship
By Dr. Alicia Schatteman The two most significant events that affected, or are affecting, nonprofits in 2020 was the killing of George Floyd and the The post 2020 Nonprofit Headlines and Hardship appeared first on Center for Nonprofit and NGO
Read morePhilanthropy and Giving During the 2020 Holiday Season
By Dr. Alicia Schatteman It’s hard to underestimate the importance of the holiday season for most nonprofit organizations, especially during COVID19. About 70 percent of Americans The post Philanthropy and Giving During the 2020 Holiday Season appeared first on Center for
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January 25th, 2021 Student Organization Weekly E-Mail
Hello Huskies! Here’s your weekly email with Student Organization updates. Please share any relevant information with your membership! Updates: If your organization did not The post January 25th, 2021 Student Organization Weekly E-Mail appeared first on Student Involvement.
Read moreJanuary 19th, 2021 Student Organization Weekly E-Mail
Hello Huskies! Here’s your weekly email with Student Organization updates. Please share any relevant information with your membership! Updates: As a reminder that if The post January 19th, 2021 Student Organization Weekly E-Mail appeared first on Student Involvement.
Read moreCampus Activities Board Event Series Coming Spring 2021!
This semester, the Campus Activities Board has planned a number of program series! Follow our Instagram, check out the NIU Events Calendar, and Huskie Link The post Campus Activities Board Event Series Coming Spring 2021! appeared first on Student Involvement.
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