April 1, 2024

The Weekly Scroll of Things to Know.

Food Truck Wednesday returns this week.

Food Truck Wednesdays are back! Starting Wed., April 3 Huskies can find local food truck vendors on Normal Road at MLK Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! See you there!

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.

Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month.

The Asian American Resource Center, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and their partners are excited to bring you events and programs throughout April to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month. Below are few of the events that are scheduled. For a full list, visit the .

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. !

Class registration opens today.

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.

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.

麻豆精品 STEAM is looking for STEMFest Student Leaders

STEMFest is a free community event held Sept. 28, 2024, that packs 麻豆精品鈥檚 Holmes Student Center with hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities to help K-12 students, their families and our community explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.

We鈥檙e looking for student leaders to help us shape this year鈥檚 STEMFest event. We鈥檒l host an informational meeting at Founders Memorial Library 4 to 5 p.m. April 23.

or contact Russ Devereaux at Rdevereaux2@niu.edu to learn more.

Upcoming Events

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Tip from a Huskie

"Although it's difficult, being proactive and scheduling out in advance when you're going to do homework, work, or hang out with friends and family is extremely helpful. It鈥檚 also important to know that you can't pour from an empty cup, so be sure to spend time with other people, do some self-care or do something you love to feel filled up and be able to operate well in other areas of your life."

Hannah Clark

Elementary education major

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Weekly Wellness Tip

Spring Into Wellness happening April 8-12.

Spring Into Wellness is our annual week of wellness programming, scheduled this year for April 8-12, 2024. Stay tuned to this page for more events and updates!

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