The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.
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Discover majors and careers that may be of interest to you!
The Major and Career Exploration Fair will be held in the Regency Room at the Holmes Student Center throughout the Week of March 25 through 29.
Each day will be dedicated to exploring different majors and careers available based upon your interests. Please see the listing below for the dates the major and career areas you are interested in will be featured.
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 麻豆精品 Huskie Pride 117th Homecoming Grant Competition. Submission are due by Friday, April 5.
Do you have an idea for a homecoming event that you would like to see on campus, or want to enhance an existing homecoming event? The Homecoming Executive Committee invites all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to submit formal proposals for review! Homecoming will be October 13-20, 2024.
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Register to attend the Ignite Institute.
The Ignite Institute, powered by LeaderShape, is a leadership retreat for 麻豆精品 students. This
four-day retreat takes place at the in Oregon, Illinois, from
May 13 to 16, 2024. It鈥檚 a valuable opportunity to:
- Build skills to help you lead with passion and integrity.
- Explore your personal values in the context of your community.
- Develop your vision for creating a more equitable and caring society.
There is no cost to participate. Transportation, meals, lodging and materials will be provided.
For more information, contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
Eligibility and Registration
Participation in the Ignite Institute is free. However, if you register for the institute and do not attend, your student account will be charged $150. Registration is open until April 5 or until spots are filled.
To register, click the link below and create an account on the LeaderShape site. Once you have created an account you can finish your registration. !
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Class registration opens April 1, 2024.
Prepare now to get the classes you need.
Now is the time to start preparing to register for summer and fall 2024 classes. While registration opens on April 1, your registration date may vary based upon the number of credits you have earned. Read the tips below and learn when to register and how to register for classes.
1. If you have not met with your advisor, do so. They are here to help you.
- It鈥檚 important to stay on track to graduation and your advisor is here to help ensure you are heading in the right direction.
- Remote advising is available. Options for remote advising could include virtual video conferences, phone calls, 麻豆精品 emails or IM chats. Schedule an advising appointment through by clicking Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service, or contact your academic advising office to learn more about your options.
- Come prepared to your meeting with any concerns that you have. Your advisor can help answer your questions and point you to available resources.
2. Log in to My麻豆精品 and Navigate Student.
- In , you can check your enrollment date鈥攖he date and time you are able to register for classes.
- In Navigate Student, you can see a list of important, time-sensitive To-Do items related to class registration. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through Navigate Student by click on Appointments and selecting the "Advising" service.
- In both My麻豆精品 and Navigate Student, you can see any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering for classes. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
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Move Forward Faster with UNIV 301
Fall 2024 Registration begins April 1. If you鈥檙e looking to get ready for your career or graduate school, consider taking UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a 3-credit elective course taught by Leadership Coaches working in a variety of industries. As mentors, they provide you with valuable feedback and insights, so you鈥檙e better prepared for your future after 麻豆精品.
Nearly 800 Huskies have enrolled in UNIV 301 since it first launched in Fall 2022 and the course will be offered in three sections in the fall. Talk to your advisor and enroll for Fall 2024 via during registration.
Benefits of the course include:
- Small class size. You鈥檒l be on a team with 5-8 other Huskies from a variety of majors.
- Completely online and once-a-week. You鈥檒l meet with your Leadership Coach and teammates once a week online either Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Career exploration and preparation. You鈥檒l develop a professional portfolio, including strong interview skills, a competitive resume and a professional Linked In profile.
- Hands-on learning with leading companies. You鈥檒l work with your teammates on creating solutions for real companies and real clients in Chicagoland and beyond.
- Long-lasting support. Once you complete the Braven Accelerator course you鈥檒l be paired with a mentor who will continue to support you throughout your academic and professional career planning.
Learn more about UNIV 301 HERE.
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Presidents Student Service and Leadership Awards Application is live.
The Presidential Student Service Leadership Awards Ceremony honors students who have made a significant contribution to our 麻豆精品 community. We recognize these students in a variety of categories including class standing (freshman through graduate level), the Steven Agee II award, our multiple student organization awards, and our Presidential Student Service and Leadership Award.
Students who are interested in applying for any of these awards should visit our Student Involvement website to review the different awards, and complete the . Those who are looking to complete a recommendation for a student or would like to nominate a student can do so too. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact studentinvolvement@niu.edu.
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Policy Library update 鈥� new policies
New policies are open to review and comment for a 30-day period. This provides our 麻豆精品 community the opportunity to consider and respond to the new policies before they take effect. The new policies are:
- Policies Pertaining to Graduate Assistantships by April 19.
- Conflicts of Interest in Research for Public Health Services and Department of Energy Awardees by April 24.
To submit a comment, go to our policy library website. Click on 鈥淐omment on New/Renew Policies.鈥� You鈥檒l be able to review the policies and provide your comments. If you have any questions, please contact the university policy librarian at policy-library@niu.edu.
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Eggsplore 麻豆精品 Recreation
Join us for the ultimate mid-semester adventure at . Embark on an exciting egg hunt around the facility, accompanied by cozy campfires and delicious s'mores. Get your groove on with energizing Zumba sessions, challenge yourself with crate climbing and enjoy a food demo with tasty samples. Exciting prizes await, including Starbucks and Qdoba coupons, 麻豆精品-themed gear, free nutrition coaching/personal training sessions, candy and more. All are welcome to join in for the free festivities.
For more information, check out .
To register for a Zumba class, head to .
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Power pose your way to a quick confidence boost
From exams to job interviews to attending a party solo, life is full of potentially stressful events. You鈥檝e prepared as much as you could, and now it鈥檚 time to get in there and do your best. And yet your nerves persist, wreaking havoc on your composure. What you need is an instant confidence boost. Introducing: the power pose.
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