Student Pantry Seeks Volunteers

The Northeastern Student Pantry is looking for volunteers for July 2017. Pantry hours are 1pm - 4pm on Monday and Thursday in E-050A. We also have volunteer slots in the morning on both of those days to help set up the pantry. Sign up is easy, just follow this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4DAAA623ABF49-julyaugust

If you are interested in donating to the Pantry our list of most needed items is as follows:

• Peanut Butter
• Granola Bars
• Canned Soup
• Rice
• Shelf stable milk
• Oatmeal
• Tea/Coffee
• Canned Tuna
• Diapers
• Baby Food/Formula
• Toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, Toothpaste, etc.)

You can drop off any donation to any of the donation bins set up around campus:

• Academic & Community Partnerships (E 047 C)
• Advising Center (LWH 0027)
• Angelina Pedroso Center (B 159)
• Learning Support Center (LIB 454)
• Project Sucess & Proyecto Pa'Lante (LWH 4029)
• Student Center for Science Engagement (BBH 235)
• Student Disability Services (D 104)

Please contact Kenya Barbara at Student-Pantry@neiu.edu if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Student Food Pantry.

One Stop Enrollment on July 18

Due to the popularity of this event, another “One Stop Enrollment Express” has been scheduled for next week. 

The event has been designed to help new, continuing and returning students to quickly and easily take care of their Fall 2017 enrollment needs in one place. Students can drop in at their convenience.

One Stop Enrollment Express will take place on:

Tuesday, July 18
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 
Alumni Hall, Student Union, Main Campus

Representatives from the following areas will be available:

• Admissions
• Academic Advising
• Financial Aid
• Registration
• Scholarships
• Student Employment
• Student Housing
• Students Payment Services
• University Technology Services

During the event, students will be able to:

• Register for Fall 2017 classes
• Obtain information about declaring a major
• Receive help with the FAFSA and ask questions about financial aid
• Apply for a scholarship and/or a student employment position
• Speak with a general academic advisor
• Set up a payment plan to pay off an account balance
• Visit the model unit in our resident hall, The Nest

Students may RSVP, although this is not required.

Get Your Book Voucher Now!!

FALL 2017

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE BOOK VOUCHERS

August 14 – September 7, 2017 including Saturday hours & online orders

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A BOOK VOUCHER, YOUR:

• Financial aid package must be reflected on NEIUport under 2017-2018 Financial Aid Awards
• Financial aid awards must exceed your University balance (e.g. tuition, fees)

ORDER YOUR BOOKS ONLINE WITH THE BOOKSTORE:

·         Visit eFollett.com website:  http://www.bkstr.com/northeasternillinoisstore/home

·          or download the mobile application for your phone

·         Order your textbooks online

·         Show your NEIU ID to the cashier and request to pick up your textbook order as early as Monday, August 14, 2017

SHOP FOR YOUR BOOKS IN PERSON:

·         Visit the Bookstore in person adjacent to the Student Union and select your books

·         Show your NEIU ID to the cashier at checkout time

YOU MUST BRING YOUR NEIU ID TO FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

NEIU Bookstore – Main Campus

College of Lake County University Center (online order pick up only)

El Centro Campus

Jacob Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

For additional Financial Aid Office information, visit our website:  www.neiu.edu (select Financial Aid under ‘Quick Links’)

TRIO Peer Coaches: Bios and Schedules

Ana Ferraz-Castilho
apferraz@neiu.edu

Hello! My name is Ana Ferraz-Castilho. I was born in Brazil. I’m a graduate student in the counseling program and a Peer Coach at TRIO Student Support Services, both at NEIU.

I value community engagement, and individual empowerment and growth, and I am here to connect with students that, like me, are pursuing ways to achieve their academic goals. As a Peer Coach I will strive to help you stay motivated and on track toward graduation.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
– Mahatma Ghandi

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Tom Nedderman
trnedder@neiu.edu

Hello. My name is Tom Bob Nedderman  ... First of all, folks really do call me Tom Bob.  I did quite a bit of growing up in Texas where it seems that everybody's middle name is Bob ... Billy Bob, Joe Bob, Bob Bob and me, Tom Bob. 

As a life coach and licensed spiritual practitioner, I tend to infuse universal spiritual principles into most everything I do. I'm also extensively trained in addictive and compulsive behaviors.  Merging the two paths, I use universal spiritual principles as a framework for teaching clean and sober living.  I'm sure it is no accident that I always end up teaching that which I most need to learn myself.  I think that's the way the Universe keeps me humble and on my toes.  And to that end, I'm completely committed to my own therapeutic journey of self-discovery.  My aim is to break through my upper limits and expand my internal container for good.  I subscribe to the idea that I can only take a person as far as I have gone myself. Mostly, I'm just like everybody else, a person recovering from anything and everything.  In the midst of what is simply life occurring, I always manage to find a way to move from merely surviving life into an actual experience of thriving in it.
My hope is that I can help others to thrive too.

Ana and Tom's Schedules

Northeastern Programming Board seeks students

Northeastern Programming Board (NPB) creates and facilitates Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) student “events and programs.” NPB programs and events range from Student Showcases to Panel Discussions, Movie Series to Doc (documentary) Days, Student Union Art Gallery Exhibits, International Festival, and Nest Fest. There is something for everyone!

We are currently looking for students to fill positions in the following:

1. Arts and Entertainment - I love Monday's Events

2. Trips and Tournament  - Chicago Bulls tickets and interactive activities

3. Diversity and Social Justice - Museum Trips

4. Publicity and Design - Graphic Design

If you are interested in joining NPB, please contact Ernie Kimlin at (773) 442-4635.

Scholarship Opportunities

Following is a list of scholarship opportunities for TRIO members. This list will be updated periodically, so check back often.
 
Scholarships And Grants Guide: Find Scholarships And Grants

Scholarships: Current Students (Future Alumni) Check Them Out
Gates Scholarship: Full Scholarships For Minority Students
Alumni Association Scholarships: For Sophs, Juniors, Seniors
J.K. Cook Foundation Scholarships: High Achieving Students
Google Scholarships: Underrepresented Students
Scholarships: For Immigrants and Refugees
Multiple Scholarships: Conserving Natural Resources: by 6/30

TRIO Student Support Services seeks tutors for summer/fall 2017

TRIO Student Support Services is currently seeking new tutors to provide academic support to program participants during both Summer and Fall 2017.

Information about TRIO tutoring services, as well as the application, can be found on our department website at neiu.edu/trio. 

NOTE
While we are seeking subject matter experts for all academic disciplines, we are primarily looking for the following combinations:

• English/Social Sciences
• English/Secondary Education or TESOL
• Math/Secondary Education
• Math/Sciences
• Math/Business
• Math/Computer Science

All required application documents must be received by Friday, August 4. Any questions, applications materials or recommendations should be directed to triosss@neiu.edu.