NEIU Undergrad And Grad Students Affected By COVID-19 Eligible For Financial Assistance

NEIU Student,

If you are an undergraduate and graduate student who needs financial assistance due to circumstances having to do with COVID-19 you should apply below. See the details of eligibility on the application page. 

Questions? Email saffairs@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-4600 and leave a message.

https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-affairs/student-emergency-fund

SPECIAL MESSAGE From TRIO SSS Director Amie Jatta

Dear TRIO SSS student,

I know that these are uncertain times as we are all responding to new information shared every hour. Please know that your safety as a NEIU student comes first. President Gibson has sent emails to the entire NEIU community about the overall university response. 

As of Monday, March 16, face-to-face classes are cancelled for the entire spring semester. The May 4 commencement is also cancelled.

Also, she announced that a Task Force and website has been created to share information with all of you. Please review the page: neiu.edu/coronavirus. 

President Gibson shared another email with everyone in response to the Coronavirus that includes a FAQ section for students, staff, faculty, Nest, and the local community. Please review the page: 

https://www.neiu.edu/about/coronavirus-response/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions

There is also an email address where you can submit your questions and concerns: coronavirus@neiu.edu

Please use this website as NEIU's guide for Coronavirus prevention: https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-health-services/coronavirus-protection

TRIO SSS Remote Office Hours from March 18th until April 6th 

The TRIO SSS office staff are working remotely until 4/6/2020. There may be further changes, therefore, please make sure to check your email from us and NEIU President Gloria Gibson. Please keep in mind that you can meet with your TRIO SSS advisor, tutor, Peer Coach, and Faculty Coach over the phone using Google Meet or Google Voice. We want to be available to you even if you are unable to physically come to campus.

Please note TRIO SSS staff office hours and lunch breaks. If you need to speak to a staff member, use the following Google Voice numbers:

Name	Google Voice	Office Hours	Lunch Hour
Amie Jatta	312-566-7096	9:00-5:00	1:00-2:00 pm
Richie Heard	312-834-7160	9:00-5:00	1:00-2:00 pm
Erin Long	312-834-7140	8:30-4:30	12:30-1:30 pm
Jesse Rutschman	‪(312) 834-7531	1:00-6:00	1:30-2:30 pm
Rachel Schaffnit	773-683-3487	9:30-5:30	1:00-2:00 pm
Marcial Garibay	312-834-7363	8:30-4:30	12:00-1:00 pm
Vernon Collins	312-834-7319	8:30-4:30	12:00-1:00 pm

Tutoring services will be provided during spring break. If you have any questions about tutoring please send an email to triosss@neiu.edu or call your TRIO advisor's Google Voice number.

As always, we are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your TRIO SSS advisor: https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/trio-student-support-services/contact-trio-sss

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely,

Amie Jatta, M.S. ED.
Director of TRIO Programs 

TRIO Student Support Services 
Access, Achieve, Teacher Preparation
773.442.4975
a-jatta@neiu.edu
Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/asjatta 

TRIO SSS Student Jonathan Lee Publishes Article in NEIU Independent

TRIO SSS student Jonathan Lee had an article published in the March 10, 2020 issue of the NEIU Independent. Jonathan wrote a review of the French film Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a historical drama set in the late 18th century.

Congratulations on your article, Jonathan! We look forward to seeing more of your work in print.

Israa Abbas Selected For McNair Scholars Program

Congratulations to Israa Abbas who was selected for the McNair Scholars Program at NEIU.

Her research consists of digital humanities, used in a library setting, to conduct Sudanese poetics archives using coding and writing. Her mission is to raise awareness about fighting for free speech in Sudan by developing her archival website in hopes to use the platform to create digital poetry, cataloging Sudanese writers and poems.




Are you interested in learning more about the McNair Scholars Program? Visit their website or your TRIO SSS advisor to learn more!

Graduate School Open House

Are you thinking about graduate school but don't know where to begin? If you’re interested in mastering a discipline, conducting research, or formalizing skills you may already be learning on the job, graduate education at Northeastern is a great investment. A graduate degree or certificate makes you a more competitive candidate in the job market and significantly increases your lifetime earning potential.

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 6–8 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Student Union
Northeastern Illinois University

Free parking on the 5th floor of parking garage. 

• Speak to faculty and advisors from more than 50 graduate programs in business, education, liberal and fine arts, and physical and social sciences
• Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship and graduate assistantship opportunities
• Hear first-hand from current graduate students
• Find out how to apply for admission to begin as early as Fall 2020

Please register here if you plan to attend, and feel free to email us at graduateadmissions@neiu.edu or call us at (773) 442-6001 with any questions.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

College of Graduate Studies and Research

Posted by Javier Aquino, M.A., Graduate School Specialist, College of Graduate Studies and Research

International Business Conference, Mar 2-3, Alumni Hall

COBM Students, Faculty, & Staff:

My name is Joseph Palomares and I’m the Student Coordinator for the 2020 International Business Conference (IBC).

Please join us for our annual International Business Conference (IBC) this coming Monday and Tuesday. The Conference is a premier annual event, bringing together International Professionals, International Consulates, and business students across the Chicago Area.

It's a free opportunity for students to learn about real-life business on an international level. It's also an excellent opportunity to network for students interested in business, finance, and entrepreneurship.

2020 International Business Conference

March 2nd & 3rd

Alumni Hall

Dress code: Business Casual/Business Professional 

This is a free conference and preregistration is not required. Conference includes presentations, networking, and meals.

2020 International Business Conference Brochure: Full Program Schedule

We have 8 external consulates coming to the conference, 25+ outside registered professionals, students from UIC, Milkin, North Park are coming, High School students from Kelly and Sullivan, accepted invitations from our own Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, and Executive Advisory Council of the College of Business, and a speaker line up that will blow your socks away! This conference is a FIRST come FIRST serve. It might get packed! 

If don't have experience with networking, it's good practice! Lots and lots of Networking Sessions!

We would be extremely happy to have you at our College of Business: International Business Conference 2020!!!

We are bringing in a "New Decade, and a New World".

International Business Conference Student Coordinator 2020, N. Joseph Palomares

College of Business and Management

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: (773) 442-6134

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LinkedIn: NEIU College of Business and Management

College of Education Seeks Two Work Study Students

The College of Education at NEIU is looking for two students. The pay is around $12 hour, the number of hours is flexible and really depends on the student and how much training you will need.

COE is doing a project to reclaim some space in our storage rooms and dispose of old teaching material that is no longer useful.

If interested, please contact


Cassandra Martinez, Office Administrator
pronouns: she/her/hers/ella
Goodwin College of Education
Special Education and Teacher Education
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone:
773-442-5380
Special Education Main Line x5580 (Friday)
Special Education Direct Line (Tuesdays and Thursdays) x5584
Teacher Education Direct Line (Mondays and Wednesdays) x5380