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A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

5 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that five additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students or employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 10 Huskies are currently COVID-19...

Students walk around the Fall Involvement Fair, talking to different student organizations.

Involvement Fair introduces students to 105 organizations on campus

By Julio Ceja | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — Students filled the Holmes Student Center Sunday to see how they could get involved with the numerous types of organizations NIU has to offer, including Greek life, sports, social clubs and more. The Involvement Fair, a part of NIU’s Week...

Kerry Ferris, president of the tenured faculty union, and Keith Nyquist, president of the non-tenured faculty union, thank NIU employees for rallying on Friday.

COVID-19 safety agreement finalized between faculty, administration

By Northern Star Staff | August 17, 2021

DeKALB — Faculty members will be able to pivot to remote learning if the COVID-19 positivity rate on campus reaches or exceeds 8% following a mutual health and safety agreement between faculty and administration finalized Sunday. The agreement also...

A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU reports 3 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 16, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are three additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, three Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and 20 have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

Faculty, instructors and staff hold signs and chant, "Safety for Huskies," outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU employees march for COVID-19 protections

By Ashley Dwy | August 13, 2021

DeKALB — About 50 faculty, instructors and staff members rallied Friday for a comprehensive health and safety agreement between NIU administration and employees for the fall semester. Attendees held signs and marched from 12:30-1:30 p.m. around the...

Danielle Green, senior communication major, at her flight in basic training

Senior NIU student joins Space Force

By Elisa Reamer | August 13, 2021

DeKALB – As a member of the new military branch, the U.S. Space Force, Danielle Green, senior communication major, is excited to see how the current day U.S. Military operates and how the Space Force will advance as it becomes more developed.  Green...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 9, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are two additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and none have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 2, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are no additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, no Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and three have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

All students, employees required to wear face masks while indoors on campus

By Northern Star Staff | July 28, 2021

DeKALB – All NIU students, employees and guests, regardless of vaccination status, are now required to wear masks while indoors on campus, according to a July 28 email sent to students. The change comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Wasowicz to prioritize collaboration as Board of Trustees chairperson

Wasowicz to prioritize collaboration as Board of Trustees chairperson

By Elisa Reamer | July 27, 2021

DeKALB – As newly elected Board of Trustees Chairperson, Eric Wasowicz hopes to keep steering NIU in the right direction by having a strong management team, making sure all board members work together and continuing weekly meetings with NIU President...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | July 26, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday two additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, three Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and 15 have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing...

A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU reports 9 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | July 19, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday nine additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, nine Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and seven have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing...