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.