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Popcorn with HASC and University Libraries 
April 8, 2:30 PM-4:30 PM 
麻豆精品 Founders Memorial Library, Room 152 

Come enjoy a bag of popcorn, coffee, and conversation as you connect with academic resources available to 麻豆精品 graduate students, including academic coaching, writing consultations, and research support from library subject matter experts.  

Free Professional Portraits for Graduate Students 
Wednesday, April 9, Noon 鈥� 2 PM  
Glass Gallery, Holmes Student Center 

麻豆精品 Photography鈥痠s offering FREE . Wear your best, take a few moments to capture the perfect image, and get access to a digital file that you can use for your professional website, LinkedIn profile, and more. Photographer will be available in the glass gallery in the Holmes Student Center.  

Chilling with Chase and friends! 
Wednesday, April 9, 2 PM to 3 PM 
Oasis Pit, Holmes Student Center 

presents an opportunity to restore peace and revitalize your spirit? Come take a break from your day and chill with therapy dog Chase and his friends!  

Virtual Trivia with the Office of Online Learning: Graduate Student Appreciation Week 
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM 

in celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm for a fun, friendly trivia competition where you can test your knowledge on a range of 麻豆精品-themed questions. The winners will have the chance to select their prize from a variety of 麻豆精品 swag! 馃惥 This event is open for all current 麻豆精品 graduate students. Register here:  

Loter铆a Game Night 
Thursday, April 10, 5 PM to 6 PM 
Latino Resource Center 

Visit the Latino Resource Center to and win some prizes 鈥� Millennial Edition. Loter铆a is a traditional card game similar to Bingo but using images. Free graduate school giveaways available!    

Graduate Student Bowling and Billiards Social 
Friday, April 11, 3 PM to 6 PM  
Huskie Den, Holmes Student Center 

! Come to chat with graduate students from across disciplines, grab a bite to eat, and hit the lanes. The Graduate School and leaders from Graduate Student Organizations will be sharing information on how to get involved. Come by yourself or bring a group 鈥� including faculty, advisors, and other students. This is a family friendly event, children, spouses and partners are welcome! Enter a raffle to win Grad School gear!  

Getting It Write: Group Writing That Works 

April 1, 2025 4:30 PM 鈥�5:30 PM 
Virtual 

Collaborative writing projects do not have to be stressful. Join Ashley Bartelt from the HASC Writing Center for a on group writing strategies that promote effective teamwork and clear communication. You will learn how to navigate the challenges of group writing鈥攄ivide tasks, set goals and edit collaboratively鈥攖o create a polished and cohesive final product. This effort is sponsored by HASC; for more information, contact hasc@niu.edu.  

Food Truck Wednesdays 

April 2,9,16,23,30 2025 11 AM to 2 PM 
MLK Commons 

Come out for lunch, meet-up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each  

Local food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the   Participating Food Trucks include, .  

What to do if you're getting interviews but no job offers 

April 2, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Virtual 

Have you been getting interviews but no job offers? Job searching is challenging, and we understand how frustrating it can be not to be selected to move forward in the process. Join the Beyond Grad School team for this webinar where we鈥檒l walk you through what to do if you鈥檙e feeling stuck at the interview stage in your job search. You鈥檒l learn effective job search strategies for master鈥檚 students, and what catches a hiring manager鈥檚 attention.   

Leveraging AI for Career Exploration and Resume Development

April 7, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM 

 Career Services is hosting 麻豆精品 Career Readiness Week activities!  Intelligence (AI) is a powerful resource for career planning and job searching. to enhance your career exploration process and improve your career development. 

Documentation: APA Style (7th ed.) By  

April 8, 2025 4:30 PM 

Among the 14 documentation styles actively used across 麻豆精品, APA (7th ed.) is the most common. Join Ashley Bartelt of the HASC Writing Center for an introduction to this author-date system for handling sources like journal articles, books, and web sites in text and in a references list. This effort is sponsored by 麻豆精品鈥檚 Huskie Academic Success Center; for more information, contact hasc@niu.edu.  

Powering Through Papers: Finals-By Huskie Academic Success Center 

April 15, 2025 4 PM 

Do not let finals overwhelm you! Join us for "Power Through Your Papers," a mini writing group designed to help you make the final push toward completing your final writing projects. Hosted by the Huskie Academic Success Center (HASC), this event will provide structured writing time, peer support, and strategies (plus coffee and snacks!) for tackling your papers and writing projects with confidence. This effort is sponsored by HASC; for more information, contact hasc@niu.edu.  

is giving graduate students an opportunity to advance their PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory. If you're in the following fields, you may want to consider this opportunity: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Planetary sciences, Mathematics, Computer/computational sciences, Engineering, Quantum Information Science, Microelectronics, AI, Data Science.  Applications to the program require a research proposal prepared by the graduate student under the supervision of their Ph.D. thesis advisor. The deadline is May 7, 2025.  

Spring 2025 Thesis and Dissertation Graduates: Oral defense results must be electronically approved and received by April 4, 2025. Properly formatted post-defense documents must be uploaded by that same deadline. Visit the Thesis and Dissertation Office website or contact Christine Holloway, Thesis and Dissertation Coordinator, at cholloway@niu.edu with any questions. 

I am finishing my degree this semester but forgot to apply for graduation. What do I do? 

Apply for Summer 2025 graduation in My麻豆精品 with the degree you are completing (directions here). Then, submit a request to be placed on the Spring 2025 expected graduation list. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an automated email notifying you of the change. 

If I apply for graduation late, can I still walk in the ceremony?  

Yes. After you complete the above steps, the Graduate School will reach out to you with instructions on how to RSVP to the commencement ceremony.  

When do I need to RSVP and order my regalia (cap, gown, and hood)?  

If you have received your email invitation to the ceremony and wish to attend, please RSVP by April 28, 2025. Doctoral and MFA students must provide the name of their hooder at this time. Orders for regalia (caps, gowns, and hoods) must be placed by April 18, 2025. More information about commencement can be found on the commencement website FAQ page. 

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