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A screenshot of an NIU student's Blackboard course page. Blackboard Ultra, the updated version of the original, will be the main learning management system for NIU for Spring 2024. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

NIU to switch to Blackboard Ultra

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | September 21, 2023

DeKALB – It may sound like nails on a chalkboard, but teachers are expected to transition all coursework to a new online system by the end of the year. Courseviews for NIU faculty will be shifted over from the current learning management system,...

Union members work towards better teaching conditions

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 13, 2019

For two years, the United Faculty Alliance has been working on a contract with the hopes of improving teaching conditions for tenured and tenure-track faculty at NIU. The Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on whether or not the contract will go into...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 7

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2019

MondayBoard of Trustees Professor Seminar: Ross Powell, Board of Trustees professor of geology and environmental geosciences, will give a seminar on NIU’s research into climate change 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room....

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

By Northern Star Staff | September 8, 2019

MondayNIU Archery Club: NIU’s Archery Club will be holding its first meeting 4 to 6 p.m. in Anderson Hall, Room 100. Individuals of any skill level are invited to attend. The first two visits are free, and a membership fee is required after. They can...

The students of Special Topics in Media Studies cut the voting ballots for this year's selected films for the Reality Bytes Film Festival, starting 9 p.m. April 9. 

NIU kicks off three-night Reality Bytes Film Festival

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2019

The students of Special Topics in Media Studies cut the voting ballots for this year's selected films for the Reality Bytes Film Festival, starting 9 p.m. April 9. 

University supports closing wage gap

By Lisa Lillianstrom | December 2, 2018

Women work hard for their money but get paid less than men despite doing the same job, which is why it is so important NIU hosted “Closing The Gender Pay Gap.”The event was attended mostly by faculty with a low student turnout. More students should...

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

Local award-winning film explores better use of land and hunger issues in DeKalb County

By Taher Zeitoun | November 4, 2018

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

NIU plans to cut $30M from budget

NIU plans to cut $30M from budget

By Sara Karikomi | February 18, 2016

From left: Alan Phillips, vice president of Administration and Finance; Mike Mann, State and Government Relations and Board Liaison; Provost Lisa Freeman and Chief Diversity Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden discuss the state budget impasse and MAP grant funding at a town hall meeting Tuesday.

Professor makes documentary on domestic violence victim advocacy group

By Leah Nicolini | November 18, 2015

Communication professor Laura Vazquez is creating a documentary to capture the social justice issues members of CourtWatch fight against domestic violence cases.CourtWatch is a group of volunteers who attend DeKalb county domestic violence court cases...

Reailty Bytes festival to show international films

By Alexis Malapitan | April 13, 2015

Students from around the world were able to submit films for the first time to Reality Bytes, NIU’s independent film festival, this year.More than 75 films were submitted but only 18 were chosen for the film screening. High school, undergraduate and...

LaVerne Gyant (left), Center for Black Studies director, helps senior engineering major Krystal Wilson at the center. The chief diversity officer, who will be hired in May, will be in charge of promoting diversity in academic and social settings on campus.

Apps for chief diversity officer to be reviewed Friday

By Satta Kendor | April 6, 2015

Applications for the chief diversity officer, who is expected to make $100,000 to $175,000, will be reviewed Friday, said Provost Lisa Freeman.Despite NIU’s uncertainty surrounding next year’s state allocation, interviews for a pool of eight to 10...

Documentary to promote locally grown produce

By Arthur Aumann | March 15, 2015

“Think Globally — Eat Locally” is the working title for a documentary from the Department of Communication on the importance of homegrown, natural food.Media studies professor Laura Vazquez is directing the project with assistance from graduate...