The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Stay well with 麻豆精品 Recreation.
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One of the best ways to handle the stress of college life is through fitness. 麻豆精品 Recreation gives you the tools you need to develop healthy habits and achieve a balanced outlook on life. Use our fitness machines, participate in intramural sports, swim laps, rent a court or outdoor equipment, or take an adventure trip. For more tips and resources for staying well, visit the Student Life website.
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Stay in the know while on the go.
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In addition to the 麻豆精品 Mobile app, there are several other apps every Huskie should have. You'll be safe with the 麻豆精品 Safe App, connected to academics with Navigate Student, in touch with email with Outlook, transported with the Spot Huskie Bus Tracker and involved in clubs and organizations with the Huskie Hub App. Visit this page on your mobile device to download these apps from the App Store or Google Play.
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Comedians Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow perform Feb. 8
麻豆精品 is hosting a comedy show with current "Saturday Night Live" cast members and comedians Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The show is FREE and exclusively for 麻豆精品 students! Students can reserve up to two tickets online at . Reserve your tickets now before it "sells" out. The performance is presented by the 麻豆精品 Arts and Culture Fee.
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Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) registration now open.
The is 麻豆精品's annual undergraduate research symposium. CURE provides 麻豆精品 students with the opportunity to formally present faculty-mentored undergraduate research, artistry and engagement projects that they have participated in during the academic year. Register today to present at the conference.
During the in-person research symposium on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 students from all colleges will showcase projects they are completing or have completed as part of a capstone or senior project, community engagement project or course, independent study or funded research and artistry program through posters and exhibits for a chance to place in their respective award category.
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Get ready for the internship and job fair.
Looking for an internship of job? The is on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at 麻豆精品's Convocation Center. To help you prepare, Career Services is hosting a leading up to the fair, including sessions on how to prepare you resume and tips for networking successfully with professionals.
Be sure to stop by the LinkedIn Photo Booth during the fair to get your free portrait taken by one of 麻豆精品's professional photographers.
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Huskie Closet is open for all your clothes.
Help your budget and the Earth by "shopping" at the Huskie Closet, operated by the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, located in the Chick Evans Field House on the corner of Lucinda Avenue and Annie Glidden Road. During the spring 2023 semester, the Huskie Closet is open every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 麻豆精品 students can shop for free, and we carry business and casual clothing and shoes in a warm, welcoming environment. All are welcome. Want to get involved? Consider donating extra clothes or volunteering at the closet. Spend an hour or two folding and arranging clothes, organizing clothing drives, or sharing information with student organizations and other campus units.
Parents, am I right?
Professor Mary Lynn Henningsen from the Department of Communication is recruiting research participants for a study on repeated parent advice (HS23-0211). This online study takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete and involves describing a conversation with a parent (e.g., mother, father, stepparent, foster parent, or other parental figure) when the parent repeated information that they had previously shared, completing survey items about the conversation and family, and describing your demographic information. If you would be interested in participating, please use the following link to access the (or copy and paste this address into your browser https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HL1fqhdU4nF4kC). After the survey, you can voluntarily provide contact information to be entered into a gift card drawing. There are several $25 gift cards that will be given to randomly selected participants.
Ellington's Restaurant reopens Feb. 14.
Huskies, be sure to mark your calendar! Ellington鈥檚 Restaurant will reopen its doors Tuesday, Feb. 14. Our hospitality and tourism management students will once again be able to showcase their culinary skills as they prepare new and exciting lunch buffets that you, your friends and your colleagues will be sure to enjoy. Service will take place every Tuesday through April 25 with the exception of March 14. When available, menus will be uploaded to the Ellington鈥檚 website. We thank you in advance for your continued support as our students gain hands-on experience. No reservations required. Dining Dollars, Huskies Bucks, and debit/credit accepted.
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Join 麻豆精品鈥檚 Nutrition Team for beginner-friendly, hands-on cooking classes featuring different Huskie Fresh recipes. Cooking classes take place on the following dates in Wirtz Hall:
Feb. 14 鈥� Valentine鈥檚 Cooking Class: Strawberry-filled chocolate cupcakes.
Feb. 21 鈥� Mindful Cooking Class: Chicken caprese pasta.
March 6 鈥� Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Chicken fajita skillet.
April 24 鈥� Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Southwest chili mac.
For more information and to register for classes visit: go.niu.edu/hfcookingclass.
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month.
We are celebrating Black Heritage Month with a variety of events and programs throughout February centered on the them of The Black Resistance. Be sure to join us for an upcoming open house and game night on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Center for Black Studies. Visit the 麻豆精品 Calendar for a complete list of Black Heritage Month events or contact Gaylen Rivers at grivers1@niu.edu for more information.
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"Something I have found pleasantly surprising about my experience at 麻豆精品 is how quickly individuals working in different departments will respond to any questions that you may have. Whether it's the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, Health Services or Parking Services, I鈥檝e been able to send emails or engage in conversations over the phone with these departments to quickly and efficiently resolve any questions I have. "
Paige Butauski
Human development and family sciences master's student
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A 5-step plan to improve your study habits
Studying much? You might be using the classic moves. You know鈥攔ewriting all your notes into newer, bigger notes; highlighting all the things; and generally cramming information into your brain. Sometimes those moves work just fine. But what if you鈥檙e looking for more than 鈥渏ust fine鈥�? And what if you could get there with a little less stress and a little more purpose?
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