Last OHANA of the school year!! We’ll be having a some food and games to celebrate the end of another school year. Our yearly bbq is a time to just breathe and relax for the final stretch of the semester; finals week.
So come on out and let’s enjoy this time and the warm weather ☀️
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 5-7pm
📍 Outside Adams Hall
Grad Cap Decorating
Plan to attend CURE
NIU’s Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) takes place Tuesday, April 28, in the Holmes Student Center. With more than 300 students presenting across numerous disciplines, CURE highlights the depth and impact of undergraduate research, creativity and engaged learning. Please plan to attend to support student scholarship and engage in meaningful conversations about their projects and experiences.
The Engagement Showcase highlights leadership, service learning and community engagement, entrepreneurship, internships and civic engagement. Sessions are scheduled for 11-noon, 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. in the Gallery Lounge. Research and Artistry presentations will be held at the Duke Ellington Ballroom from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Huskies! It is not too late to study abroad THIS summer! Global Learning Opportunities has extended their deadlines for their Japan and Iceland programs. We are taking applications through April 30.
Japan runs June 20 through July 2, and Iceland runs August 2 through August 11. Both are great opportunities to earn 3 credits, see a new country, and learn about business practices from global corporations. Learn more at glo-expore.com or niu.studioabroad.com #NIUstudyabroad (emojis of globe, flags, airplane, etc)
Summer Writing Retreat Opportunity
You asked, and we heard you! The Office of Research Development (ORD) is pleased to announce a Summer Writing Retreat to be held August 10 to 14, 2026.
The writing retreat is designed to provide faculty time and space away from typical day-to-day work and personal responsibilities to focus on core writing projects that will advance their research, scholarship, and creative activities. The program involves a full week of focused writing and gatherings with co-participants and provides lodging, meals, summer salary, and dependent care funds if needed.
Applications are due May 4, 2026.
Visit the ORD InfoReady portal to learn more and apply. (Click the Summer Writing Retreat hyperlink to access the application portal and complete program guidelines.)
Please contact ord@niu.edu with questions about the program or application process.
Faculty: Become a Research Rookies Mentor for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Faculty mentors play an extremely important role in the development of the next generation of researchers. Research Rookies faculty mentors guide undergraduate students who are brand new to research through the research or artistry process by providing hands-on opportunities to engage in a research project.
If you are interested in mentoring an undergraduate student through the Research Rookies program this academic year, please complete the interest survey..
