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Undergraduate students to be awarded for preparing for careers

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

Up to 10 undergrads will be awarded for their achievements in career preparation during the Applauding Excellence in Student Career Success Awards.Nominations for the awards are being sought. Staff and faculty can nominate a student by 4:30 p.m. April...

Doug Baker reflects on 1 year at NIU, sets out goals

Doug Baker reflects on 1 year at NIU, sets out goals

By Kelly Bauer | November 13, 2014

Doug Baker is 6 or 7 years old, if his memory serves right.He is on a trip with his grandma from Hood River, Ore., to Monache, Wash., to visit family. Stopped at a cafeteria, Baker piles food atop his plate and sits by his grandma.“I think your eyes...

Mentor program should expand alumni outreach

By Kim Randall | April 10, 2014

College is supposed to prepare students for the real world, and large-scale networking opportunities can best give them that opportunity.NIU has been making progress with its initiatives to provide students with internships and mentoring programs. While...