DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman announced at Wednesday’s University Council meeting that, barring any other issues, financial aid packages should be sent out to first-year students by the end of next week and to returning students within the next couple of weeks. Freeman gave a presentation about NIU’s budget along with its deficit and.
On Tuesday, a steam valve ruptured in Patterson Hall, causing students to evacuate the building at 2 a.m. Although the emergency team responded quickly and efficiently, this is yet another example of the poor conditions of NIU dorms. Freshman marketing major Madison Reed says she’s glad that no one was hurt during the ordeal. “I.
DeKALB – At 2 a.m. Tuesday in Patterson Hall, an alarm sounded, waking up students and evacuating them out of the residence hall. When students flooded outside, they realized it wasn’t a drill but an actual emergency. A steam valve had ruptured, triggering a fire alarm. John Heckmann, associate vice president of facilities management and.
DeKALB – Scooters, bicycles, skateboards and more powered by electricity are becoming a popular form of transportation for students to slide around campus. E-vehicles are an alternative method of transport students are using to get around campus. E-vehicles are cheaper than a car and can go on sidewalks but pose a different set of challenges.
NIU has a litter problem, but it isn’t solely the responsibility of the NIU Grounds department. Students need to take a greater role in keeping their campus clean. With the large number of trash receptacles throughout campus, it is not difficult to make sure trash finds its way into one. NIU Grounds has a variety.