The Faculty Senate unanimously approved a draft statement addressing Illinois’ pension reform.Pension reformThe draft statement supports the idea of a preliminary injunction to suspend implementation of the pension reform law until its constitutionality...
Monday• At 3:06 p.m. April 3, harassment by telephone and possession of cannabis 30 grams and under were reported to have occurred at Neptune West. Emily Fraulini, 19, of Highland Park, was arrested Monday.• At 4:45 p.m., Jeffrey Miller, 20, of Henry,...
A bill awaiting a final vote in May from the Illinois Senate would ban the smoking of tobacco at the state’s public universities and community colleges.If passed, SB2202, or the Smoke-Free Campus Act, will prohibit smoking outside all buildings and...
Monday• At 6 p.m. March 17, credit card fraud was reported to have occurred at Stevenson North. This case was closed by exception Monday.• At 1:16 p.m., credit card fraud and theft $500 and under were reported to have occurred at Stevenson Complex....
Interfraternity Council President Trevor Morrison said a later start and nicer weather led to a slight increase in attendance at Tugs Tuesday.In the first match, Sigma Nu defeated Delta Chi while defending champion Phi Sigma Kappa defeated Alpha Kappa...
Marek Dollár, candidate for executive vice president and provost, will be at NIU Monday and Tuesday.University staff and community members may meet with Dollár in an open forum 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Monday in Altgeld Hall, Room 315.Faculty may meet with...
Illinois college students are encouraged to join Gov. Pat Quinn in Springfield for MAP Matters Day.Quinn will stand up at 12:30 April 30 during a gathering in the state capitol to ask for lawmakers to double MAP grant funding.Illinois allocates $373 million...
The Student-Faculty Links mentoring program will integrate Blackboard to broaden the communication between faculty mentors and students in the fall.The Student-Faculty Links mentoring program is provided through First- and Second-Year Experience and serves...
As a City of Service, DeKalb will be able to receive more help for community service projects old and new.Mayor John Rey signed a proclamation on April 14 making DeKalb one of the newest Cities of Service under the Serve Illinois Commission. Serve Illinois...
The Sycamore Public Library received a $5,000 grant from the Illinois State Library Grant Program and plans to use the funds to purchase books that will add to its STEM selection this summer.Jesse Butz, head of adult information services, said the library,...
Outdoor Adventures is gearing up for its next summer trip to Alaska for a hike up the Harding Icefield Trail.A facility in the Recreation Center, Outdoor Adventures focuses on outdoor activities that include hiking, backpacking and rock climbing and are...
The Office of the President is accepting nominations of staff, faculty and students to the four presidential commissions, which will advise the president for the 2014-2015 academic year.The four presidential commissions — Persons with Disabilities,...
