Division of Student Affairs

• Participate in Spring into Fun Day.
• Join us for the Annual Student Organization Fair.
• Attend a meeting.
• Check out the Information Center in Village Square.
• Attend an event in the Student Union.
• Check out our Facebook pages.
• Check out the Presidential Lecture Series.
• The Accessibility Center provides academic and technical assistance.
• The Accessibility Center hosts a Meet and Greet for new students with disabilities.
• Become a note taker to help others.
• Attend a concert in the Auditorium or Recital Hall.
• See the Repertory Dance Ensemble.
• Audition to act in theatrical productions.
• Visit the NEIU Art Gallery.
• Attend a performance of Ensemble EspanÖl American Spanish Dance and Music Festival.
• participate in the student-led Green Fee Committee.
• Get involved in saving the environment.
• Spring into Service.
• Attend the Family Day Celebration.
• Write a poem or some prose, or send a photograph of your artwork to the Seeds literary journal.
• Write an article for Que Onde Sola magazine.
• Volunteer to DJ at WZRD.
• Write an article, edit, take some photographs, or do layout for the Independent, the student-run newspaper.

• Attend the Pedroso Center's Annual Heritage Conferences, which celebrate the collective cultural experience and heritage of the NEIU community, including the 27th Asian American Heritage Conference and awards gala.
• Schedule a meeting with the Career Counselor.
• Visit the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair.
• Attend a Job Fair for business and liberal arts majors.

• Stop by the Learning Support Center.
• Meet with an advisor.
• Check out a computer laptop while on campus.
• Get your resume and cover letter critiqued.
• Schedule an appointment with a staff member in the Writing Lab.
• Attend a group review session.
• Visit the Ronald Williams Library.

• Visit the Wellness Fair.
• Attend a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop.
• Sign up for some Intramural Sports leagues.
• Schedule an appointment with a personal trainer in Campus Recreation.
• Make an appointment online to check out your health.
• Attend a Feel Better Fast Workshop.
• Sign up for a Group Exercise Class.
• Attend a Fitness Center Orientation.
• The Counseling Office website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Relax in the Student Stress-Free Zone.

• Get involved in SGA.
• Send a letter to the editor of the student newspaper.

Visit the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs. The Pedroso Center (located in Building B, room 159) is your home away from home where you will find all kinds of people coming together as a community to celebrate individual differences and promote dialog on topics of diversity and social justice. In this comfortable space, you can catch up with old friends, make new friends, or just study or relax.

Attend a meeting of an academically related organization tied with a major you are interested in to learn more about professional and career opportunities related to that major. Check with the Student Activities office for organizations and their meeting times. A list of student organizations and their contact information can be found at
www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/clublist.htm

Stop by the Information Center in Village Square to sign out rooms SU 218 and 219 for small group study sessions or check out board games to play with friends between classes.

Attend an event in the Student Union. Enjoy live Music in the Eagles Nest Food Court or join the Poetry Club and share your words of wisdom or listen to those of other students. Visit www.neiu.edu/~sudept, call ext. 6099 for more information, or stop by SU 207

"Like" the Student Union and Student Affairs Facebook pages, at www.facebook.com/NEIUStudentUnion and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/NEIU-Student-Life/117385030381, to meet other NEIU students online and receive updates on campus events. Other NEIU pages of interest include the official university page, TRIO, Dean of Students Office, Academic Advisement, and Career Services.

Get involved in saving the environment by participating in Green Week. Check out the many cool events at www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/green.htm

Participate in NEIU Service Day, the campus-wide service project focusing on service to our local Northeastern community. Visit www.neiu.edu/~lead/service.htm for more information.

Write a poem or some prose, or send a photograph of your artwork to the Seeds literary journal, which provides a medium for students and members of the university community to showcase their talents in the visual and literary arts. For more information, please email Keesha Harris at L-Harris4@neiu.edu or Ryan Poll, Club Advisor, at r-poll@neiu.edu.

Write an article for Que Onde Sola magazine, providing the NEIU community with relevant and engaging information on student and community issues with a focus on the Puerto Rican community and other Latina/o groups. Email them at queondeesola@gmail.com.

Volunteer to DJ at WZRD, NEIU's student-run radio station. Any student can join–you do not have to be a broadcasting or journalism major. Student DJs are encouraged to play any form of non-mainstream music they like. Contact the Station Manager, Cathleen Schandelmeier Bartels, at schandelmeier@gmail.com.

Write an article, edit, take some photographs, or do layout for the Independent, the student-run newspaper. To join their staff contact the Editor-in-Chief, Janean Watkins at janean.watkins@yahoo.com or Club Advisor Tasha Neumeister at t-neumeister@neiu.edu

Schedule a meeting with the Career Counselor in Career Services (ext. 4688) to take the My Plan personality, interests, skills and values test to learn more about yourself, your learning style, and what careers/majors could be a good fit for you.

The Learning Support Center is available to assist students in a variety of ways.Tutoring and academic support is available in the following: writing, math, reading, general education courses, general learning strategies, and learning group support. Workshops on various topics (TBA) will be held at 3 pm on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 13, and April 19. Call 773-442-4568 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center to learn more about the General Education curriculum at NEIU. Visit D 130 during their walk-in hours, or call ext. 5470 to make an appointment. See their web site at www.neiu.edu/advisement for current hours.

Computer Laptop Checkout is one of the services offered by the Information Center (located in the Student Union’s Village Square). Please visit www.neiu.edu/~sudept or contact Info-Center@neiu.edu for details and to find out the other services they offer.

Get your resume and cover letter critiqued by the Career Services staff during drop-in hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Don’t have a resume yet? Come to the office and pick up information on getting one started, or find online resources at www.neiu.edu/careerservices.

Schedule an appointment with a staff member in the Writing Lab to get feedback on and assistance with your writing. Call ext. 5480, or visit www.neiu.edu/~ewlab/ for more information.

Attend a group review session for one of your general education courses prior to your mid-term and/or final exams. The schedules of these review sessions will be announced in your general education classes and posted on class bulletin boards.

Schedule an appointment with a tutor in the Learning Support Center (ext. 4568) to get help in a class.

Visit the Ronald Williams Library for a personal tour, or check out "Sock Monkey Visits the NEIU Library" on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C053w6240fM). Visit library.neiu.edu for more info about their services and online research offerings.

Attend a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop to learn techniques to reduce stress and increase relaxation and focus. Contact the Counseling Office for dates, times, and locations (D 024, ext. 4650).

Schedule an appointment with a personal trainer in Campus Recreation to develop a workout routine to help you manage stress and stay in shape.

Do you know what type of shape you’re in? Make an appointment online with Health Services to find out your cholesterol levels, get tested for high blood pressure, etc. Visit the Student Health Services web site at www.neiu.edu/healthservices and learn about the many services and programs available that can help you in taking care of yourself.

Attend a Feel Better Fast Workshop to learn how to support your personal and academic functioning through stress management and self-care skills. Contact the Counseling Office for dates, times, and location (D 024, ext. 4650).

Sign up for a Group Exercise Class sponsored by Campus Recreation to help manage your stress. Click on the workout class schedule link at www.neiu.edu/campusrecreation for the times and types of classes offered.

Want to get in shape but don’t know where to start? Attend one of the Fitness Center Orientation Dates Mondays through Saturdays throughout the semester to learn how to use the equipment available in the Fitness Center. Check the Campus Recreation website www.neiu.edu/campusrecreation for specific dates and times.

The Counseling Office website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are feeling a need to talk with a counselor you can reach one through the website or make an appointment. For more information, please visit the psychological counseling web page at www.neiu.edu/counseling.

Get involved in SGA. You can have an impact on Board of Trustees, administration and faculty decisions made at Northeastern. The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of 30 elected students. It appoints students to university-wide committees which make decisions in areas such as Grade Appeals, Campus Planning, Student Judicial Hearings, Financial Aid and Parking Appeals. The Student Government Association gives you the opportunity to interact with your peers while you represent the student body in making decisions that affect the quality of student life at NEIU. Candidate registration begins in March and elections take place in April. Call ext. 4970 or visit www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/sga.htm.

Send a letter to the editor of the student newspaper, The Independent, in which you provide some critical analysis on a recent article or on current events. Visit the Newsroom located at E 049 and view the newspaper online at www.neiuindependent.com.

Participate in the Advancing Leadership Recognition Program, a progressive leadership program offered by the Leaders Emerging and Developing (LEAD) program through the Student Activities Office. It is custom designed to equip you with proven leadership skills you will need to succeed personally and professionally. By completing a combination of workshops, engagement activities, community service opportunities, and personal reflections, you will work your way through a three-tier program based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. Sign up at www.neiu.edu/~lead.

Expand your horizons. Each year, the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs coordinates a series of Annual Heritage Conferences that celebrate the collective cultural experience and heritage of the NEIU community. The Heritage Conferences scheduled for the Spring semester include: 1) A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "History Carved In Stone: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow", on January 19, 2012, 9:25 am - 1:30 pm, Auditorium and SU 103; 2) the 27th Asian American Heritage Conference on Thursday, April 12, 2012 and the Asian American Awards Gala on Friday, April 13, 2012. Further information is available at www.neiu.edu/~cdia/Home.html

Join the Intramural Sports Leagues! Get some friends together and sign up for some Intramural Sports leagues, including Basketball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, Mini-Golf, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Two-Person Golf Scramble. Check the Campus Recreation website www.neiu.edu/campusrecreation for registration dates and deadlines and information on additional intramural programs.

The Presidential Lecture Series brings distinguished authors and artists to speak at NEIU. Upcoming speakers include Musicologist Alan Walker on March 29, 2012, at 7:00 pm in the NEIU Auditorium; and Candace Gingrich on April 21, at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium. These events are free and open to the public. Check www.neiu.edu/NEIU%20Events/Lectures/Lectures.html for additional information and sign up for the mailing list and a chance to win free tickets to events.

The Accessibility Center provides academic and technical assistance to students and works closely with faculty to facilitate student success. Services include the following: new student orientations, proctored examinations, adaptive technology access, self-advocacy training, auxiliary aid exploration, and accommodation strategies. If you need "reasonable accommodations" this semester, please schedule an appointment with an Accessibility Center counselor in D 104 to complete faculty accommodation forms for the spring semester. Please call (773) 442-4595 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

Attend a concert in the Auditorium or Recital Hall. Upcoming free concerts include Faculty Recital: Songs for a Midwinter's Eve, 7:30 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall; and Master Class: David Russell, guitar, 7:00 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Check the NEIUport Performing and Visual Arts Channel or the Music and Dance Department website at music.neiu.edu (click on Concerts in the left navigation bar) to learn about other music and dance events.

Participate in the student-led Green Fee Committee. Interested in planning, selecting, and implementing environmental projects on campus while gaining leadership skills? Participate in the student-led Green Fee Committee and help determine which energy-conservation or environmental projects should be next. Tentative schedule for Spring 2012 meetings: Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8. Visit www.neiu.edu/~greenfee/ for more information.

Spring into Service. Participate in the campus-wide service project focusing on service to our local Northeastern community and abroad through the Alternative Spring Break trips. Visit www.neiu.edu/~lead/service.htm for more information.

Individual/Small group training, instruction, and notebook distribution for class note takers assisting students with disabilities in the Accessibility Center (D 104) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January 10 through January 31. Note takers are vital to the success of many students with disabilities. Please call (773) 442-4595 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

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January 10 - February 4

Form Follows Figure Exhibit Visit the NEIU Art Gallery, located in the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center to see a variety of unique student exhibits. Visit www.neiu.edu/~gallery for more information.
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January 17-18

Audition to act in theatrical productions at Stage Center Theatre or attend a play. Auditions for spring will take place from 1:40 pm - 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the Stage Center in Building F. To reserve an audition time slot call (773) 442-5961. Upcoming plays include: Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire on March 1-3, 7-10 at 7:30 pm; The Misanthrope by Moliere, adapted by Neil Bartlett, April 12-14 and 18-21; and Censored on Final Approach by Phyllis Ravel on June 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Stage Center Theatre box office or call (773) 442-4274. Free to NEIU faculty, staff and students. Visit www.neiu.edu/~StageCtr for more information.

January 18

At NPB’s Spring into Fun Day enjoy free food, games, and give-a-ways from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Student Union.

January 18-19

Join us for the Annual Student Organization fair. Interested in joining a student club? Come to Village Square from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and talk with student leaders of over 90 student organizations at NEIU. Sign up and get involved!

January 19

A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "History Carved In Stone: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow", from 9:25 am - 1:30 pm, Auditorium and SU 103

January 19

Learning Support Center Workshop 3:00 p.m. topic event TBA

January 31

The Accessibility Center will be hosting a Meet and Greet Activity for new students with disabilities from 1:40 – 3:00 in the Golden Eagle Room. Refreshments will be provided.

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February 13 - March 6

Live by Example Exhibit Visit the NEIU Art Gallery, located in the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center to see a variety of unique student exhibits. Visit www.neiu.edu/~gallery for more information.

February 16

Learning Support Center Workshop:
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
3:00-4:00 pm
LIB 310

Come for a one hour session to learn basic knowledge, tips, and tricks about how to use the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software. Learn how to put Excel to use for organization and math to help your academic and life skills!

"Brown Bag" Lunch Series
featuring Isaura Pulido, Assistant Professor, Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies
12:00 pm
B 159

Join Northeastern's Latino faculty for a lunchtime discussion about life and learning:
• Hear how they succeeded in college
• Learn how they chose their career path
• Find out how they balance the demands of academic life

Open to all students, faculty and staff.

For more information, call the Latino and Latin American Studies office at 773-442-4793.

February 23

Visit the Wellness Fair from 10 am - 3 pm, in the Physical Education Complex lobby area for blood pressure and glucose level checks, body composition and mass index assessments, Zumba party (3 pm) and more.

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March 1

Visit the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair, if you are planning a career in teaching, a nationwide Job Fair for Teachers will be held from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Alumni Hall. Schools and school districts from Illinois and other states will participate. The event is free to all applicants and information seekers.

March 1-3

Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire theatrical production at Stage Center Theatre at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Stage Center Theatre box office or call (773) 442-4274. Free to NEIU faculty, staff and students. Visit www.neiu.edu/~StageCtr for more information.

March 13

Learning Support Center Workshop:
Reading Strategies for College Learning
3:00-4:00 pm
LIB 310

Hate reading your textbook? Does it feel like a complete jumble of confusion when you read? Come for this one hour session with the LSC's Reading Specialist to improve and optimize your reading abilities!

March 16-17

The Repertory Dance Ensemble performs new dance works each semester in the NEIU Auditorium. Students with previous dance experience may register for the course Dance 204 and take part in the rehearsals and performances. Guest artists, faculty, and students create dances in a number of styles including jazz, modern, Spanish, and others. On Mar. 16-17 at 8 pm, Students and faculty of the Repertory Dance Ensemble will present original choreography alongside the unique Contemporary dances of Chicago's acclaimed CDI/Concert Dance, Inc. Free for NEIU students, faculty and staff. Visit the Music and Dance Department website at music.neiu.edu (click on Dance at NEIU in the left navigation bar) or contact Professor Stifler, Dance Program Coordinator at VC-Stifler@neiu.edu or ext. 5918 for more information.

March 29

The Presidential Lecture Series: Musicologist Alan Walker 7:00 pm in the NEIU Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

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April 5

The Spring 2012 Job Fair for business and liberal arts majors will be held in Alumni Hall from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Employers will be present with full-time, part-time, internship and degree-required opportunities. Undergraduates as well as graduating seniors may attend. There is no cost for applicants.

April 12

The 27th Asian American Heritage Conference

April 12-14 and 18-21

The Misanthrope by Moliere, adapted by Neil Bartlett theatrical production at Stage Center Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the Stage Center Theatre box office or call (773) 442-4274. Free to NEIU faculty, staff and students. Visit www.neiu.edu/~StageCtr for more information.

April 13

The Asian American Awards Gala

April 19

Learning Support Center Workshop:
Assessing Your Comprehension for Finals
3:00-4:00 pm
LIB 310

Do your approaching finals feel like an onrushing train? Come to this one hour seminar to learn how to figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are with comprehension, and how to efficiently study. Remember: Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!

April 21

The Presidential Lecture Series: Candace Gingrich 7:30 pm in the NEIU Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

April 28

Attend the Family Day Celebration. Sponsored by Student Affairs and the Northeastern Programming Board (NPB), this annual event encourages students, staff, and faculty to bring their families and friends to enjoy fun and food. This is a free event for the entire NEIU community. For more information, contact NPB at npbneiu@gmail.com

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May 1-3

Relax in the Student Stress-Free Zone from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm in the Student Union. Come and enjoy a quiet place where you can relax with games, crafts, videos, and pizza.

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June 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23

Censored on Final Approach by Phyllis Ravel theatrical production at Stage Center Theatre at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Stage Center Theatre box office or call (773) 442-4274. Free to NEIU faculty, staff and students. Visit www.neiu.edu/~StageCtr for more information.

June 14

Attend a performance of Ensemble EspanÖl American Spanish Dance and Music Festival Duende Flamenco Music and Dance Concert at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium (free to students, faculty and staff). For reservations, call (773) 442-4636 or visit http://boxoffice.neiu.edu. The Ensemble, a world renowned dance troupe in residence at NEIU, is considered one of the leading exponents of Spanish dance in the world. For complete festival schedule, call (773) 442-5916 or visit www.EnsembleEspanol.org. For information on these and other programs included in the Performing Arts Series at NEIU, visit culturalevents.neiu.edu and click on the Jewel Box link.