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NIU to host Flu Shot Clinic

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | September 24, 2020

DeKALB —The DeKalb County Health Department, the NIU Employee Assistance Program, and the NIU Nursing Assistance Clinic are hosting a flu shot clinic Thursday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom. The clinic is...

Protesters march to Center for Black Studies

Protesters march to Center for Black Studies

By James Krause | September 23, 2020

DeKALB — Roughly 200 protesters marched Wednesday afternoon in support of the Center for Black Studies following a racial slur being spray-painted on the building last week. The march and protest was put together by several organizations including...

One more student now COVID-19 positive, 2 students recover

One more student now COVID-19 positive, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday one additional student is now COVID-19 positive, and two more students have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 48 students and three employees are currently COVID-19 positive.  The...

Career Services to host virtual STEM fair

Career Services to host virtual STEM fair

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | September 22, 2020

DeKalb — Career Services will host a virtual STEM fair event Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. via Huskies Get Hired for students interested in a career path in science, technology, engineering and math. Participants will be able to network with potential employers.  Students...

DREAM Action NIU offers ally training workshop

DREAM Action NIU offers ally training workshop

By Northern Star Staff | September 21, 2020

DeKALB — DREAM Action NIU in collaboration with the Office for Undocuemented Student support will host an ally training for students workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Email DREAM Action NIU at [email protected] or direct message their Instagram...

A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

15 more students now COVID-19 positive, 17 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | September 21, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday 15 additional students are now COVID-19 positive, and 17 more students have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 49 students and three employees are currently COVID-19 positive.  The...

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 21

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 21

By Northern Star Staff | September 21, 2020

Monday Huskie Pulse Survey: NIU is releasing a questionnaire for students to take and provide feedback regarding their experience at this point in the semester. Contact Brandon Lagana at 815-201-2802 for more information.  College Health Hacks:...

County COVID-19 cases rise to 1,463

By Northern Star Staff | September 20, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 1,463.  The DCHD also announced the county is no longer at the COVID-19 warning level Friday, according to a Friday newsletter.  Among...

Attorney general rules NIU Foundation must respond to FOIA requests

Board of Trustees approves reallocation of 20% of general fee

By Ahyen Labanan | September 20, 2020

DeKALB — The Board of Trustees approved the reallocation of 20% of the general fee toward other services for students Thursday.  This reallocation will be for the fiscal year 21. The fiscal year 21, or FY21 began July 1 and ends June 30, 2021.  The...

DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County health department offers free COVID-19 testing

By Northern Star Staff | September 19, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department offers free temporary drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the DCHD parking lot, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road. The test is a nasal swab test, and anyone, regardless...

A cloth face covering lays in the grass outside DuSable Hall on Tuesday, May 12th.

18 more students COVID-19 positive, 7 students recover

September 18, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday 18 additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 51 students and three employees are currently positive for COVID-19.  The...

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

Dashboard: 4 more students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday four additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 40 students and 3 employees are currently positive for COVID-19. The dashboard’s...