Noticing a lack of female interest in science, two NIU professors decided to research how that could be changed.Jennifer Schmidt and Lee Shumow are professors in the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations. The professors’ research...
After harsh weather caused campus closures Jan. 27 and 28, professors and administrators have concerns about how it will affect their curriculum.In the event of more unplanned days, Paul Palian, Media and Public Relations director, said it will be up...
Jesse Christian, freshman math and electrical engineering major, showed no fear Friday night as he practiced spins and showed off some of his dance moves on the ice. Huskies on Ice was one of several free events that the Residence Hall Association and Campus Activity Board have planned for the semester.
The General Education Visioning Task Force hosted a symposium to discuss general education reform, allowing student and faculty opinions to be heard.In early 2013 the task force began examining curriculum reform so students can take courses that will...
Some students and faculty are hoping a petition could stop an upcoming circus show at the Convocation Center.Anthropology assistant professor Mitch Irwin created a petition to “Cancel the ‘Circus Spectacular’ scheduled for March 4” because it...
Outdoor Adventures led students to the lagoon for winter revelry Wednesday at its Winter Wonderland event.Outdoor Adventures started the event last year to market its spring events.At the Winter Wonderland, students had the opportunity to ice skate at...
Alumni and City Year worked together to improve public school performance this past year, and applications are open for 2014.City Year is a group committed to public service in education and serves 20 schools in the Chicago Public School system.“Education...
Free lunch and free advice is being delivered through a series of educational and informational workshops by the Office of Student Academic Success.The workshops will help students with improving their resumes, finding internships, managing their time,...
If students want to be a community adviser they have one last opportunity to attend a mandatory meeting to become one.Students interested in being advisers are required to attend at least one informational meeting. The last meeting will be held on Thursday...
Starting Feb. 15, the Community School of the Arts will offer a storytelling class to children ages 6 to 10.Storytelling: Reinvent Your Own Fairy Tale will allow students work in groups and create an original play inspired by traditional fairy tales,...
Campus police urge students to stay warm in the adverse weather conditions and to use the essential services provided by the school.NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips said on days when the university closes due to extreme weather conditions, only mandatory...
Registration for Undergraduate Research and Artistry day has opened.The event is sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning.Undergraduate students who have participated in a faculty mentored research or artistry project is...
