NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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FAFSA Priority Deadline Alert: April 25
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Please help us spread the word to students. A federal system update on Sunday, April 26 will prevent 麻豆精品 from loading new FAFSA records until a software fix is in place, which means financial aid offers for students who miss the priority deadline may not be available until July. Any student planning to enroll in 2026-27 must complete a FAFSA to receive a financial aid offer, and we are encouraging everyone to submit by Saturday, April 25 at . If students have questions, they can contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at finaid@niu.edu, call 815-753-1395 or stop by Swen Parson Hall 245, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Join Us For Our Faculty Awards Ceremony on Thursday
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Come celebrate the recipients of this year's faculty awards on Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Altgeld Auditorium. Learn more about this year's recipients by .
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Focus is on Your Wellness by Attending our Well-being Fair
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The Presidential Commission on Well-being proudly presents 麻豆精品鈥檚 annual Well-being Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Holmes Student Center鈥檚 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 鈥淗ealthy Body, Healthy Mind and Healthy Spirit.鈥� 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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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MONTH
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Faculty: Become a Research Rookies Mentor for the 2026-27 Academic Year
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Faculty mentors play an extremely important role in the development of the next generation of researchers. Research Rookies faculty mentors guide undergraduate students who are brand new to research through the research or artistry process by providing hands-on opportunities to engage in a research project.
If you are interested in mentoring an undergraduate student through the Research Rookies program this academic year, please .
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Operating Staff Council Call for Candidates
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The 麻豆精品 Operating Staff Council (OSC) has five vacancies to fill this year. All five vacancies will be for three-year terms, starting July 1, 2026.
We are an integral part of 麻豆精品鈥檚 shared governance system through our participation, communication, advisement and assistance on the resolution of issues and the formulation of policies relevant to the general welfare of all operating staff employees. The OSC is committed to performing our duties in a professional and conscientious manner in the furtherance of the 麻豆精品 mission. The Council meets at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month, 12 months a year. Currently all meetings are in a hybrid format 鈥� in person and online via Teams.
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- A civil service employee in a status position.
- Have your supervisor鈥檚 permission.
- Can serve approximately five hours each month for council meetings and subcommittee participation.
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Then the OSC encourages you to run.
Complete the . Deadline for submitting the Candidate Data Form is 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Electronic voting will begin Thursday, May 7 and will run through 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 22.
Questions regarding elections? Contact Jay Monteiro, election committee chair, Operating Staff Council at jmonteiro@niu.edu.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MONTH
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Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion returns April 18
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You are invited to attend Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion Friday, April 18, in the Black Box Theatre in the Stevens Building on 麻豆精品鈥檚 DeKalb campus. A virtual option is also available for those who prefer to attend online. to attend this free event online or in person.
Huskie Trek Talks brings campus innovators together with community members to witness the research and discovery happening at 麻豆精品 and spark discussions that lead to impactful partnerships and idea advancements. This event will feature exclusive, TED Talk-style presentations from faculty, staff and students showcasing research, engagement and artistic excellence across campus.
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Whether attending in person or online, you will have the opportunity to vote for the Audience Favorite Award, sponsored by Molex LLC. The winning project will receive a $10,000 prize, announced during the event.
. Huskie Trek Talks is produced by the 麻豆精品 Foundation in partnership with the Office of the Provost, the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, and the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships.
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Summer Writing Retreat Opportunity
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You asked, and we heard you! The Office of Research Development (ORD) is pleased to announce a Summer Writing Retreat to be held August 10 to 14, 2026.
The writing retreat is designed to provide faculty time and space away from typical day-to-day work and personal responsibilities to focus on core writing projects that will advance their research, scholarship, and creative activities. The program involves a full week of focused writing and gatherings with co-participants and provides lodging, meals, summer salary, and dependent care funds if needed.
Applications are due May 4, 2026.
Visit the ORD portal to learn more and apply. (Click the to access the application portal and complete program guidelines.)
Please contact ord@niu.edu with questions about the program or application process.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2026-27 Staff Professional Development Academy Cohort.
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The Staff Professional Development Academy is a yearlong, cohort-style program that both promotes professional development and creates a network of leaders across campus. We aim to have diverse cohorts with representation across campus and encourage staff at all levels to apply. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply by visiting the Office of the President's website. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2026.
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Volunteers needed for commencement.
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We look forward to celebrating our graduates during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 8, 2026 and Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Convocation Center.
Please consider volunteering your time at these events to help make them successful for our graduates, families and guests. Volunteers are critical to creating fun, organized and celebratory events.
If you are able to help, and are not already participating through your academic college or the Graduate School, please visit the commencement volunteer website and fill out the volunteer form by no later than Monday, April 20, 2026.
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University Grants Academy Is Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2027
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The Office of Research Development (ORD) invites faculty to apply for the spring 2027 University Grants Academy(UGA) by 4:30 p.m., April 15, 2026.
UGA is a semester-long experience designed to increase faculty capacity to obtain externally funded grants. Participants develop a complete, submission-ready proposal for submission at the next available deadline and within six months of completing the program.
Complete details are available in the UGA 2027 Guidelines document in (Details section of the competition landing page).
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If you have questions about the program or the submission process, please contact ord@niu.edu.
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Applaud a Colleague is a show of appreciation for those coworkers who go above and beyond. These are just a few of the employees throughout the university that go the extra mile:
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- Sharon Farley
- Len Lennergard
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Join us on May 5 for a retirement party honoring Dr. Rena Cotsones.
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Come join colleagues on May 5, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m in Altgeld Hall, room 315, to celebrate Dr. Rena Cotsones, vice president for Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. Rena will be retiring on June 30, 2026 after serving 麻豆精品 for 27 years.
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What鈥檚 growing at 麻豆精品 this Earth Month
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麻豆精品 continues to plant the seeds for a more sustainable future.
University-wide efforts are becoming increasingly visible across campus landscapes, classrooms and infrastructure. From transforming green spaces to expanding solar energy and growing fresh food steps from residence halls, sustainability at 麻豆精品 is gaining momentum.
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