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Asian American Resource Center hosts long-awaited grand opening of new location

By Kierra Frazier | December 5, 2018

DeKALB — The Asian American Resource Center [AARC] invited community members and students to the grand opening of its new location Monday.AARC relocated Oct.17 from the Jacobs House, 429 Garden Road, to a location shared with NIU Health Services and...

The Student Association Senate elected Jesslyn Truesdale, NIU graduated sociology major, as a a supreme court justice during its meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room

SA plans to fill supreme court vacancies

By Tom Burton | November 12, 2018

The Student Association Senate elected Jesslyn Truesdale, NIU graduated sociology major, as a a supreme court justice during its meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room

AARC Director Michelle Brings (left) poses with former Board of Trustees Trustee Robert Boey at the AARC Building opening.

AARC gains updated facility in new Wirtz Drive location

By Sophia Mullowney | October 18, 2018

AARC Director Michelle Brings (left) poses with former Board of Trustees Trustee Robert Boey at the AARC Building opening.

Blood cancer awareness brought to light

By Lark Lewis | September 24, 2013

Blood cancer awareness can be found as close as campus today.NIU Health Services will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health Services building. This September marks the first International Blood Cancer Awareness month.Previously named...

Influenza vaccine is now available

By Jessi Haish | January 15, 2013

The 2012-2013 influenza vaccine is available at NIU Health Services. No appointment is necessary; flu shots are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shots cost $23. Health Services is located on the corner of Lucinda Avenue and Wirtz Drive....

Kitterman: Stating wishes prior to death important at any age

By Linze Griebenow | April 23, 2012

Junior sociology major Tony Alonso is preparing to die. Alonso has ambitions of becoming a police officer and is currently enrolled in SOCI 482, Death and Dying. The class addresses a spectrum of issues pertaining to death, from the controversial —...

Health Services provides confidentiality, services for alcohol-related issues

By Felix Sarver | April 18, 2012

Students can expect confidentiality and services to help them with drinking problems at NIU. NIU Health Services does not ask students questions regarding alcohol-related issues or do blood work to screen for alcohol, said Christine Grady, director of...

Flu shots offered all around DeKalb area

By Allyson Martin | October 20, 2010

Some local businesses are offering convenient ways to get a flu shot. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for all persons six months of age and older. In the past, the CDC only recommended annual vaccination for adults...