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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Advocacy Services wait for evaluation

By Lindsey Salvatelli | December 5, 2016

Initiatives proposed to boost enrollment

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker announced the creation of the Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications which aims to make the enrollment process more efficient.In the report, Baker responded to recommendations regarding Program Prioritization,...

The Northern Star takes down 2 polls

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

The Northern Star acknowledged earlier this morning its "pass or fail" polls were not up to our standards, so we took down the polls with this format immediately after realizing our error. We apologize for not meeting our standards. One of the polls,...

Graduating students display studio art in BFA exhibition

By Northern Star staff | December 1, 2016

Students who are completing their School of Art and Design BFA Degrees in studio arts will showcase their work in a capstone exhibition. Works will be displayed in the Jack Olsen Gallery that is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday,...

The program will be led by Harlan Teller, interim vice president of the Division of Marketing and Communications. Teller is a 1973 alumnus who oversees Teller Consulting and serves on the Lipman Hearne board of advisors.

Enrollment divisions merge

By Madison Kacer | December 1, 2016

The program will be led by Harlan Teller, interim vice president of the Division of Marketing and Communications. Teller is a 1973 alumnus who oversees Teller Consulting and serves on the Lipman Hearne board of advisors.

Undergraduate College beginning development in January

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | NIU officials will begin developing an Undergraduate College in January to streamline resources for students, according to a report issued Monday.The college, which was inspired by models at other universities, will function as an administrative...

Students perform "Comedy of Errors" in 2015.

Theatre students perfom comedy

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | The Theatre and Dance department will perform a freshman BFA Showcase comedy.The production starts at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Diversions Lounge in Holmes Student Center.Their premiere of Capes: A Comedy about Superheroes and Villains, by Harrison...

Wellness Promotion to host World AIDS Day event

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | As a prequel to World AIDS Day,  NIU’s Wellness Promotion will the movie “Rent.”A discussion will the free movie. The movie and discussion will last from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today, Wirtz Hall, Room 101.“Rent” is a 2005 musical about Bohemians...

Diversity resource centers to report to chief diversity officer

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker acknowledged the importance of NIU’s diversity resource centers but said they are in need of “[a] clear mission and foci” in a report issued Monday.In the report, Baker responded to recommendations regarding Program...

Event aims to relieve stress

Event aims to relieve stress

By Northern Star staff | November 29, 2016
President Doug Baker speaks about what Program Prioritization will look like for faculty, staff and students at a Town Hall meeting last spring in the Holmes Student Center. Baker's decisions will begin to be implemented as a result of his report which was released today.

NIU President disagrees with 25 program resource allocations

By Northern Star staff | November 28, 2016

DeKALB | President Doug Baker disagreed with 25 of 236 task force recommendations which determine each administrative programs' resource allocation.The report can be viewed here. Baker released the President's Progress Report at about 3:15 p.m. today...

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ways to eat free on campus

By Northern Star staff | November 28, 2016

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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