SCSE Hosts Reproductive Physiologist Dr. Kadeem Richardson

On Tuesday Feb. 9 at 3:00 pm CST, the SCSE is hosting guest speaker Dr. Kadeem Richardson.

Dr. Richardson is a Reproductive Physiologist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. There he works on developing methods to preserve and regenerate mammalian oocytes.

Dr. Richardson is an HBCU alum. He received the Bachelors and Masters degrees from Tuskegee University before obtaining his PhD at UIUC. Dr. Richardson is also a stand up comedian and recently launched a small business. 

Please attend his talk entitled "Science Rules Everything Around Me: One Man's Journey"

Register to receive Zoom link. 

Student Success And Retention Workshops Hosted By El Centro

All NEIU students are invited to attend Student Success and Retention Workshops hosted by El Centro on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm. These virtual interactive workshops are aimed at helping students succeed throughout their college career. The workshops are designed to provide resources, share information, and build a community for students.

Upcoming topics include:

• Tues Feb 9: The Pedroso Center: Black History Month, Black with Context at NEIU
• Tues Feb 16: Counseling: Stressed Out? Practical Tips for Self-Care and Stress Management in the Age of COVID
• Tues Feb. 23: Managing Time and Navigating NEIUport

Zoom access for all workshops. 

Meeting ID: 896 6188 4759 Passcode: 855271

Student Advocating Vital Engagements (S.A.V.E.) Summit Feb 5-6, 2021

SAVE (Students Advocating for Vital Engagements) Summit: February 5-6, 2021

 

S.A.V.E. (Students Advocating for Vital Engagements) is an organization founded to inspire and galvanize young people to use their voices for change.  The virtual debut Summit will take place virtually on February 5 and 6 and is available to any high school or college student. Sign up is free at www.saveforchange.org.  Students are also sourced by directors of TRIO Programs nationwide, Federal outreach and student services programs that provide services for individuals from underserved communities.

S.A.V.E. is partnered with the 700 member National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), representing more than 50 million Americans of various racial backgrounds, which has worked diligently over the last several years to include students in their programs as a means of giving them the tools to learn about and implement their civic duties.

The S.A.V.E. Summit will present workshops with the help of experts and celebrities, notably Mark Cuban, Metta World Peace, Gene Simmons and MC Lyte, Missouri Senator Steven Roberts, Professor Kendrick Roberson and more, who will offer their experience and knowledge. The umbrella topics to be discussed include Police & Community Reform (Students Against Violent Engagements), Economic Equality (Students Addressing & Valuing Economics), Voting Rights (Students Advocating for Voting Expansion), Environmental Justice (Students Against Violating the Earth) and Health Disparities (Students Advancing Vitality & Exercise). 

Negative Exposure, a new film to be released in Spring 2021, will be previewed by the Youth Summit attendees on February 5, with a discussion to follow the following day. The compelling and controversial film addresses relevant contemporary social issues which includes police reform and community awareness.

Partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Northeastern Illinois University has partnered with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to offer students, faculty and staff complimentary admission to all exhibits and activities, as well as virtual performances and public programs, through August 2021. (Ticketed additional-fee presentations are exempt from this agreement.)

The museum building is currently closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but it is offering a number of virtual and remote events, including:

The Long Dream
The Long Dream invites visitors to see the city of Chicago, the world and themselves through the eyes of more than 70 local artists whose work offers us ways to imagine a more equitable and interconnected world.

Through May 2

Chicago Works: Omar Velázquez
Through July 25
In his first solo museum exhibition, artist and musician Omar Velázquez presents recent paintings and sculptures that address the intersection of painting, music and folklore.

Talk: Carolina Caycedo
6-7 p.m. Jan. 7
On the opening of the exhibition "Carolina Caycedo: From the Bottom of the River," join a lively conversation between the artist, exhibition curator Carla Acevedo-Yates and Wayuu filmmaker David Hernández Palmar.

When the museum space reopens, students, faculty and staff will be required to present their University ID card in order to receive complimentary admission.

Posted on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.

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