Monday, September 30, 2024

Disability Awareness Week, Oct 7-11, 2024

AUDIENCE: All NEIU Faculty, Staff, and Students

DATE: Monday, September 30, 2024


SUBJECT LINE: Disability Awareness Week, Oct. 7-11

Student Disability Services (SDS) invites the University community to participate in our Inaugural Disability Awareness Week events developed to educate, celebrate, and advocate for our disability community.


Join us for a wide range of workshops and presentations designed to uplift disabled voices and continue working toward an accessible, inclusive campus community. Attendees to the week’s events will be entered for a chance to win prizes!


Monday, Oct. 7

Noon-2:00 p.m.
Engage in a Community-Building event on the Main Campus with the Sins Invalid “Disability Justice from A to Z” coloring book, meet staff from SDS and speak with representatives from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services.


5:00-6:15 p.m.
Join TRIO Student Support Services Teacher Preparation Program as they host a SPED Teacher Panel in the Main Campus Library’s lower level classroom or via Zoom.


Tuesday, Oct. 8

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
At the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), faculty, staff and students will be able to participate in a Community-Building event with the Sins Invalid “Disability Justice from A to Z” coloring book, meet staff from SDS and speak with representatives from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services.


2:00-3:00 p.m.
On the Main Campus, attend a presentation on Employment and Disability in the Student Union, Room SU 003 (cafeteria) by Assistant Director of Career Development Tammy Martin and Student Disability Services Program Director Nathan Rouse on Employment and Disability. A tour of NEIU’s Power Closet will follow.


3:00-4:00 p.m.
Join TRIO Student Support Services Access (Disability) program for their weekly Navigating While Neurodivergent peer support group in the Main Campus Library, 4th Floor, Study Room 401.


Wednesday, Oct. 9

3:00-4:00 p.m.
Professor of English and Disability Studies Ryan Poll, Ph.D., will lead a discussion on Disney and Disability on the Main Campus in Alumni Hall South or via Zoom.


Thursday, Oct. 10

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Aa CCICS we will screen the documentary “Code of the Freaks” with a discussion to follow. 


Noon-1:15 p.m.
At El Centro watch a presentation on NEIU Disability Resources.


2:00-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy “I Am Who I Am,” a performance by special guests Tellin’ Tales Theatre on the Main in Alumni Hall South.


3:00-4:00 p.m.

Following Tellin’ Tales, join current NEIU students as they share their experiences as people with disabilities navigating college and life during a Student Panel.


Friday, Oct. 11

10:00-11:30 a.m. via Zoom,
Join Assistant Professor of Literacy, Leadership, Development and Special Education Jody Siker, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Literacy, Leadership, Development and Special Education Mark Melton, Ed.D., for a workshop on Supporting Neurodiverse Learners in the College Classroom.


*This Zoom Workshop is an approved professional development activity in Inclusive Pedagogy and Equity-Minded Practices and may be attended as part of faculty and staff annual evaluations.


1:00-2:30 p.m.
The Pedroso Center will host our final event of the week, a screening of the documentary “Code of the Freaks” with a discussion to follow. 


For any of these events, to request disability accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at (773) 442-4595 or sds@neiu.edu at least 48 hours in advance.


Posted on behalf of Amie Jatta, Senior Lead, Student Disability Services, Division of Student Affairs, by Anna Cannova, Public Relations.


Monday, September 16, 2024

Student Pantry Hours Fall 2024

Northeastern’s Student Pantry will be available for all currently enrolled students during the Fall 2024 semester starting on Monday, Sept. 16 during the following hours:

  • Monday: noon-3 p.m. 
  • Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Through our partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Student Pantry offers items such as produce, canned goods and personal care items to currently enrolled students at no cost. The Student Pantry is located on the Main Campus in the Student Union, Room SU 123.

Students facing extenuating circumstances can contact the Student Pantry at student-pantry@neiu.edu if special arrangements are needed. 

Please visit the donations web page to learn about our most requested items. Volunteer opportunities are also available. If you’d like to make a monetary donation to the Student Pantry, please visit the NEIU Giving web page and under “designation” select “Student Pantry.” 

Posted on behalf of Quintiliano Rios Perez, Interim Assistant Dean, Undocumented Student Resources and Student Care, Division of Student Affairs, by Anna Cannova, Public Relations.




Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Latinx Heritage Month At NEIU Offers Something For Everyone

Latinx Heritage Month celebrations at NEIU offers something for everyone. Many events are taking place at the Pedroso Center on the main campus.



Anniversary of Abolishing Cash Bail in Illinois

Wednesday, September 18

1:15-2:45 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center


Latine Month Kickoff

Thursday, September 19

10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center

 

David Montalvo's "Finding Your Voice" Book Talk and Presentation

Thursday, September 19

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center

 

Celebrating Latinx Leaders in Higher Education

Friday, September 20

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Alumni Hall

Please RSVP.

 

Al Sham Dabke Presentation

Tuesday, September 24

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center

 

Racial Equity and Real Estate Conversations: Advancing Latino Homeownership

Wednesday, September 25

9:00 a.m.-noon

Main Campus, Alumni Hall

 

4th Annual Taquiza at El Centro

Wednesday, September 25

3:00-6:00 p.m.

El Centro 3390 N. Avondale Ave.

 

Pilsen Arts Gallery Tour at National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen Arts and Community House, Soul Full Chicago

Friday, Sept. 27

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

(Bus info/RSVP TBD)

 

El Centro Dance Fiesta Fundraiser

Saturday, Sept. 28

Noon-2:00 p.m.

El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.

 

2nd Annual Pedroso Center Homecoming Celebration w/Alicia Manzanares

Tuesday, October 15

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center

 

NEIU Libraries has coordinated a Latinx virtual book display with ebooks, streaming media, and links to Latinx collections.