NIU welcomes students new and old with an array of activities and events for this upcoming school year."Welcome Days" began Thursday and will run through Aug. 25. "Welcome Days" is an event held by Student Affairs and Enrollment Management designed to...
At NIU, fashion and entertainment are two aspects of campus life that are often overlooked. A new organization, Stylistic Vision, is hoping to fill that void.After struggling to find a point of focus last year, President Bryan Ray, sophomore undecided...
Some opportunities are too good to pass up. This was the belief held by Matthew Streb, associate political science professor, when President John Peters approached him to become associate to the president. The position is meant to expose mid-career faculty...
Don't be surprised to see people climbing across a single rope bridge over the creek in front of Cole Hall this Thursday; it's just the first challenge in NIU's ROTC Challenge Course. From the Chick Evans Field House to the East Lagoon, parts of campus...
The Black Student Union will revive an on-campus magazine starting in September. Lifeline magazine was last published in 2006 and will be brought back to NIU with the help of several members of the BSU. "The first issue will be a trial issue," said Deldric...
August 19 -At about 2:21 a.m., an officer on routine patrol observed two individuals by the East Lagoon carrying a sign with the pole attached. Both were questioned and exhibited signs of drinking; slurred speech and swaying back and forth on their feet....
A new experience, a new home away from home, a new environment; there are many reasons why students choose a specific university -- particularly NIU. Alumni family members were a big factor in deciding to attend NIU, said freshman psychology major Kristine...
The Northern Illinois University Bookstore and Village Commons Bookstore have implemented programs offering students the option of renting textbooks rather than purchasing them. Don Turk, manager of the University Bookstore, said NIU is required to participate...
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 9.0px; line-height: 9.8px; font: 9.0px Helvetica;">Being a freshman or transfer student can prevent various obstaclesto those coming in. You may not be familiar with dealing...
Greetings from the Ombudsman! Welcome to all members of the NIU community from the staff in the Office of the Ombudsman! For those of you who may not know, the Ombudsman serves as a neutral party to provide impartial, confidential, and informal assistance...
As you begin a new semester, now is the time to address any lingering or looming legal problems. Students' Legal Assistance (SLA) is a free service, funded by the NIU Student Association, that can provide relevant legal information, advice, and, where...
By Brian Hemphill and Enrollment
| August 19, 2010
Dear Students, Welcome to NIU! On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, I am delighted that you have chosen to pursue your degree at Northern Illinois University. Whether you are returning to NIU or starting your journey,...
