Get Paid One-Time Annual Student Membership Fee At Black-identified Professional Association

The Black Student Success Committee is extending its deadline to African and African-American identified currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking funding for a one-time annual student membership fee at a Black-identified professional association. The deadline for the Black Professional Membership Fees Initiative is Feb. 1 (or until funds are exhausted). 

Below is an example of how it works:

A Black student pursuing a major in Human Resource Development would like to join the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources and the membership fee is $30. This student must schedule a virtual appointment with Tim Mays, Assistant Director for Black Student Success, and Tim will assist with payment.

We ask the campus community to share this opportunity with students and peers!

For questions regarding the initiative, please contact Tim Mays at t-mays2@neiu.edu.

Posted on behalf of Tim Mays, Assistant Director for Pedroso Center, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

Home Heavenz Clean Environment Scholarship Program

Greetings,

We are excited to announce our company’s annual ($1000 to $2000 for 2 Students) scholarship, which is available to Northeastern Illinois University students of all majors. We would love to make an application for this scholarship available to your students.

The name of this Scholarship Program is Home Heavenz Clean Environment Scholarship Program.

For your convenience, here is the link to the application page on our website: https://homeheavenz.com/scholarship-program/

We want to encourage deserving, hardworking, and those students who cannot continue their educational journey because of limited financial resources. Our goal is to pay back the community and lift the talented youth for their bright future and invest in youth to study with full concentration, dedication, and start their professional life without any financial hurdles.

Here is a brief list of our requirements:

Applicants must be:                       

• Applications are open for students all around the world.
  
• Applicants outside the U.S are obligated to write an essay on one of the topics listed on the Scholarship page.
  
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
  
• Currently Enrolled in an Accredited University / College (Please Provide Proof of Admission)
  
• About to Start an Accredited University / College (Please Provide Proof of Admission)
  

 

Here is a link to the application page: https://homeheavenz.com/scholarship-program/

If you have any questions, please let us know.

 

Thank you,

Maria A. Davis

Home Heavenz

National First-Generation College Student Day Celebration Kicks Off Thursday Nov 5

National First-Generation College Student Day Celebration

Thursday, November 5 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm CST

This is an opportunity for first-generation college students to generate energy and renew pride before National First-Generation Celebration Day on Nov 8. With entertainment via COE's DJ Faro, this fun hour of music, trivia, and prizes encourages students to engage on social media using hashtag #CelebrateFirstGen2020.

Register for First-Gen Day

Ensemble Espanol's 45th Anniversary Virtual Celebration

 

Dear Ensemble Español Fan, Student, Supporter: Be sure to join us for the Unveiling of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater's 45th Anniversary Season!       Thursday, October 22 7:00 - 8:30 PM The Ensemble Español will broadcast the virtual celebration live at 7:00 PM CST on Vimeo. When the time comes, click HERE to access the link for our virtual presentation.      This 90 minute, free event will feature performance previews, trailers, highlights of our 45th anniversary season from a variety of Ensemble  programs, including exciting celebrity guests, new partnerships and more.   RSVP → Virtual Celebration   We are certain this celebration will bring the spirit of our communities together while we remain apart at this time.     When should I log on?  The ‘lobby’ will open at 6:45 PM and we suggest logging on at least 10 minutes before the program begins to have time to troubleshoot and get settled. While you’re waiting in the lobby, you will be able to enjoy some of the music our musicians created. The program will begin promptly at 7:00 PM CST.     How else can I support Ensemble Español?  You can make a difference by donating today and spreading the word for your friends and family to join in too!    $45 for 45th → Support the Ensemble Español   Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, any gift you make from today through June 30, 2022 will be MATCHED!  Your gift would help ensure Ensemble Español's educational programs, dancers training, performances,  scholarships, staff development, supplies, and technology into the future. Your support today will continue to help us transform lives one dance step at a time.  First 100 recurring donors get: 10% discount for a session of workshops 10% off to Emilio's Spanish Tapas Restaurant Ensemble Español’s t-shirt and a bottle of wine     Any other questions? Please email Kim Grigsby, Development Manager with any questions about our event at Kim@EnsembleEspanol.org  Thank you again for celebrating with us these past 45 years! Here's to the next 45!

More information →

Early Voting In Chicago

 A Loop Super Site opens on Oct. 1. Any Chicago resident can go there to vote early, drop off a vote-by-mail ballot or register to vote.

Starting Oct. 14, all the other early voting sites — one per ward — will open. Not sure which ward you live in? Look it up with your address here.

Hours

(For all voting sites)

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Election Day, Nov. 3: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

Source: 

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/09/30/early-voting-starts-thursday-in-chicago-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/

Information provided by TRIO SSS Teacher Prep Coordinator Rachel Schaffnit

TRIO SSS Alum Berhane Hailemichael Wins Community Leadership Award

Northeastern Illinois University and the NEIU Alumni Association are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Alumni Awards.

NEIU takes great pride in the success of its alumni. This year, five outstanding alumni will be recognized for excellence and achievement in their careers, leadership and service to their communities and society. 

The awards will be presented at the NEIU Virtual Golden Gala and Alumni Awards Ceremony, taking place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration is complimentary. We hope you will join us to celebrate these outstanding awardees!

Distinguished Alumnus Award
Ana Castillo
B.A. 1975 Art

Alumni Service Award
Charles L. Good
B.A. 2004 Economics and History

Community Leadership Award
Berhane Hailemichael
B.A. 2014 Justice Studies
M.A. 2017 Community and Teacher Leaders

Outstanding GOLD Alumni Award
David Robertson
B.A. 2016 Nontraditional Degree
M.A. 2018 Community and Teacher Leaders

Future Alumni Leader Award
Melanie Glover
B.A. 2018 Justice Studies
NEIU Graduate Student

Posted on behalf of Damaris Tapia, Director of Alumni Relations, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

Student Success Workshops In October

On another note, FAFSA Season is around the corner, the application Opens October 1, 2020, as well as, the Alternative Application for MAP Grant Assistance. 

Completing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/Y8nfk5ApcQ4 

Completing the Alternative Application (RISE ACT) for MAP Grant Assistance 

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/-WFConvWrHA

Last Day For Illinois Online Voter Registration Is October 18, 2020

October 18, 2020 is the last day for Illinois online voter registration. If you have an Illinois driver's license or state ID, you can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. If you do not have a driver's license or state ID, you can either fill out a form online, print, sign and mail it in postmarked by Tuesday, October 6 or go to an in person center to register by Tuesday, October 6.  

Source: Cook County Clerk website https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/register-vote

And take advantage of the following:

National Voter Education Week, October 5-9 

(https://votereducationweek.org/) 

Vote Early Day, Saturday October 24 (https://voteearlyday.org/).

Virtual HACU National Internship Program Informational Sessions

Career Development invites students and recent alumni to learn about the paid internship opportunities available through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program.

Whether you are seeking an internship with the federal government or in the corporate sector, HACU offers students a variety of opportunities to allow you to graduate with career experience. The internship program is also open to recent alumni who will complete the internship within 12 months of graduating. Attend one of our informational sessions to learn about the types of opportunities available, the application process, and the benefits available to interns. Students and recent alumni from all majors are encouraged to attend.

Given the current situation with COVID-19, it is important to note that in the immediate future it is likely that all of these paid internships will be remote, so there will be no need to physically relocate. 

The virtual information sessions will take place via Zoom:

• 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29
• 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1

A recording of the session will be made available on the Career Development website after the event.

For questions or more information, please contact Shannon Sibel at s-sibel@neiu.edu.

Posted on behalf of Shannon Sibel, Career Coordinator for Career Development, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

NEIU Offers Free Confidential Counseling Services

The Northeastern Illinois University Department of Counselor Education Personal Growth and Wellness Center is now accepting individuals as clients.

This is a free counseling service offered twice a year to the University and community at large. This opportunity is precious for those who are seeking growth and wellness for themselves. The serving counselors are highly effective in helping clients get back on track regarding their relationships, emotional health, coping behaviors and life quality.

The Personal Growth and Wellness Center is a training center for advanced graduate students in NEIU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, under direct and live supervision of an experienced faculty member within the Department of Counselor Education. The serving counselors also receive feedback and consultation from a Reflecting Team—an embedded training model within the center.

Space is limited during this Fall 2020 semester. Sessions take place online due to COVID-19, either on Zoom, Google Hangouts or other online meeting platforms.

Weekly sessions begin the week of Oct. 23 and run through the end of November, for a total of five or six consecutive sessions. 

The counseling services are confidential and free. Sessions are recorded for training purposes. The recording is encrypted. It then is destroyed after review.

If you or someone you know might benefit from this service, please email Dr. Mei Chen at m-chen@neiu.edu to indicate your interest.  We will follow up with details of how to move forward.   

Posted on behalf of the Department of Counselor Education Personal Growth and Wellness Center by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

 

Laptops Available For First-Year, Full-Time, First-Time Freshmen

Hey Freshman! Need a laptop?

Are you a freshman in need of a laptop with dependable wi-fi? We got you! Adjusting to college in a virtual environment can be challenging. The Freshman Laptop Lending Program is here to make it a bit easier for you. We have over 160 laptops waiting to be loaned, so spread the word!

There’s no long list of qualifications or lengthy applications to reserve your laptop. You only need to be a first-year, full-time, first-time student at NEIU. 

If you are in need of a laptop and meet the requirements, please complete the Titles III & V: Student Computer Loan Program Form. Further instructions will be sent by email to students who successfully meet requirements. Questions can be directed to Alexa Perez at A-Perez40@neiu.edu.

The Freshmen Laptop Lending Program is sponsored by Title III, Title V Individual and Title V Co-op.

Posted on behalf of Velshay Stokes, STEM Success Coach, Academic Affairs, by Mary Kroeck, Content Strategist.

Career Panel Discussion on 9/14, 12-1 pm

Want to get on the right track for a successful career? Then you don't want to miss this discussion with NEIU alumni on Sept 14 from 12 to 1 pm.

Link to join: https://meet.google.com/vxa-ryik-xhz

RSVP: https://forms.gle/KeCBhsoDoiPXEtaA7

$2,000 Scholarships For Latina/o/x Students

For students who identify as Latina/o/x, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation will be awarding $2,000 to 25 students who apply and are selected for the ILLCF scholarship. The deadline is September 18th.

See if you qualify and apply here: https://www.illcf.net/illcf-scholarships 

TRIO SSS Welcomes Master of Social Work Intern Chris Ziniel

Chris is very excited to be joining the team at TRIO SSS. 

He hails from North Dakota, where he graduated with his BA in Philosophy from North Dakota State University. Chris then landed in Chicago where he is a current member of the Army Reserve and enrolled in the MSW program at NEIU. 

He loves to meet people and always enjoys getting the opportunity to hear someone’s story.  Chris hopes he will be able to be a positive force at TRIO SSS and welcomes anyone who would like to sit down and talk.    

Welcome aboard, Chris. 

Student Success Workshops Every Tuesday In September

Northeastern Illinois University El Centro is offering interactive Student Success and Retention Workshops every Tuesday in September to help students succeed throughout their college career. All workshops are facilitated by the El Centro team in collaboration with other departments across the University.

When: Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm

Topics for September:

9/1/20 - Welcome Back, NEIU Students!

9/8/20 - Organize Yourself/Know Your Deadlines

9/15/20 - NEIU Student Resources

9/22/20 - Study Tips that Work   

9/29/20 - Take Care of Your Mental Health/Self-Care 101   

Where: The workshops will be conducted via Zoom. Please register via this link, and you will be sent the Zoom meeting link upon registration: Student Success Workshops

 

Difference Between Remote Learning And Online Classes

For courses taught remotely by computer in fall 2020 there are two kinds of instruction: "Remote Learning" and "Online".

"Remote Learning" means that there will be some synchronous instruction taking place. Synchronous means that everyone is required to log on at the same time to participate in a Zoom meeting or something similar. If you want to know exactly how much synchronous participation a course requires, contact the instructor.

"Online" means that a course will be completely asynchronous. This means that you will not be required to log on at any particular time. Rather, you will have a set amount of time (such as a week) during which you will complete your work. This usually involves participating in an online discussion forum. If you want to know if a course will be online, contact the instructor.

Participate In ThinkChicago-at-Home 2020

Dear NEIU students,

Please consider applying to participate in ThinkChicago-At-Home 2020. The program invites 200 "top-tier" university students from across the city (I'm proud to say that last year 10 of those 200 were from NEIU - the 2nd highest total of any university in Chicago) to take a virtual, behind the scenes tour of Chicago's vibrant technology & innovation ecosystem. Those selected for this program will:

--Engage with local tech executives and entrepreneurs, who will all share why Chicago leads as a global tech and innovation hub

--Learn more about tech-career opportunities with leading tech companies and startups. Resumes of all selected ThinkChicago-from-Home participants will be shared with our official company partners for their 2020 recruitment efforts.

--Connect with student entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country.

Interested? Apply before July 6 via www.ThinkChicago.net.  

Fall 2020 Classes At NEIU

This announcement is to update you on the progress of the Fall Transition Steering Committee’s discussions regarding the fall semester. Our primary goal as Northeastern Illinois University prepares for fall instruction is to keep our students, staff and faculty safe while maintaining our tradition of academic excellence. Accordingly, we will keep face-to-face interaction at a minimum in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines. Hence, fall instruction will be comprised of courses offered in remote, online, hybrid and, in some instances, face-to-face formats with appropriate safety precautions.

• Courses offered remotely utilize several virtual formats and tools such as websites, email, live or recorded audio and/or video lectures, and message boards. These classes are delivered primarily in synchronous formats and have a scheduled day/time slot to conduct activities. While asynchronous (without regularly scheduled meeting times) tools are used, this format uses as many synchronous (with scheduled meeting times) tools as possible.
• Online courses utilize Desire2Learn (D2L), an integrated learning platform designed to create a single place online for instructors and students to interact. These courses can make greater use of asynchronous formats/modes of delivery, with no scheduled time slots.
• Hybrid courses use the face-to-face format combined with online and/or remote instruction.
• Face-to-face courses will be in person with appropriate class sizes to maintain social distancing, and face masks will be required in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.

Please know that the Provost’s Office is providing training for faculty and instructors over the summer to help sustain high-quality online and remote instruction. This training is facilitated by the Center for Teaching and Learning and by facilitators from Quality Matters, the national gold standard for online instruction.

In addition, the Fall Transition Steering Committee is developing plans for the following:

• Begin the fall semester a week early (Aug. 17, 2020) to mitigate the potential combined effects of the flu season and the current pandemic.
• Offer more eight-week courses at the beginning of the semester to facilitate social distancing.
• All face-to-face formats, particularly in lab and studio spaces, will adhere to social distancing and participants will wear masks; additionally, we are exploring the use of virtual labs and studios.
• We will return to our normal grading policies as outlined in the course catalog.
• The Library will open in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, and some services may be limited.
• The P.E. Complex will open with prescribed social distancing and participants will wear masks.

The Fall Transition Steering Committee will continue to meet, and more detailed information is forthcoming. During the interim, please consult with NEIU’s Coronavirus Response website for more information regarding our return to campus. I hope that you are enjoying your summer and that you are keeping safe.

Posted on behalf of Dennis Rome, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs/Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

TRIO SSS Member Lois McNeal: A Model Of Persistence

At 70 years of age, I decided to return to school to achieve my dream of finishing a B.A. degree. As a young adult, I dreamed of going to college and completing a B.A. but I had to put that dream on hold as I worked to support a family, consisting of two sons, a husband and myself. While earning a B.A. was a personal goal, I also wanted to set a good example for future generations. Now, due to my persistent desire to learn, my grandchildren and great grandchildren want to attend or return to college, and this has been another major motivation to overcome the countless obstacles I have faced on my educational journey. 

I had difficulties learning math, so returning to school was a challenge in itself, plus the obstacles I had to overcome outside of school. I had an issue with my home situation, which was distracting. The City of Chicago was going to close the building I lived in, and I didn’t know when it would happen, but when it did happen, I would be homeless. I was able to find a new place to live and I don't have to worry anymore about my building being closed.

I spend hours at TRIO Student Support Services learning math. As a TRIO member, I rely heavily on TRIO tutors. I am not a person who stops trying to learn. At the age of 70, I feel that I am capable of learning any subject that I undertake.

Through all of these challenges I have kept a positive attitude and not given up. I currently have a 3.47 GPA and am close to graduation. Earning my B.A. degree will be one of the major accomplishments of my life.

Lois McNeal

Accounting and Finance Online Tutors Available

Hello students,

Please note tutor assistance for Accounting and Finance listed below for summer 2020.

Our finance tutor is Ayesha Bashir. 

Ayesha will tutor via Zoom, Meeting ID: 799 686 0937

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7996860937?pwd=TkdxUUhWdFlPYnVuL2Z0MmxhWkJVdz09 

Tutoring hours will be as follows:

Monday 1-5pm

Tuesday 1-5pm

Wednesday 1-5pm

Thursday 2-5pm

My email is a-bashir1@neiu.edu

Our Accounting tutor is Saleh Nasser.

Tutoring hours will be as follows: 2pm- 6pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday   

I can be reached by email or phone, preferably phone at 224-830-0403.

I can tutor any way the student is comfortable including Zoom, Google Meets, or over the phone.

Students must have audio and be able to talk to help me determine whether students know the material.

My email is s-nasser1@neiu.edu 

Dee K Kimpel, Office Administrator

Accounting, Business Law & Finance

AFSCME Union 1989 Steward  

Phone: 773.442.6141Fax: 773.442.6066                                                             

                 

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College of Business and Management
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 442-6102
Fax: (773) 442-6110

BMO Equity Through Education Scholarship

BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

Applications are now open!

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is designed for current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing business-related degrees at 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada. Recipients will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 USD (for those studying in Canada) to support their studies, as well as an opportunity to apply for an internship. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in business/commerce, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics or related, and have an interest in a Financial Services career (focus on Capital Markets preferred). Click here to view full eligibility requirements. Previous BMOCM Lime Connect Scholars and applicants are encouraged to apply again if they remain eligible. The application deadline is Sunday, October 18th at 11:59pm PST / 2:59am EST.

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