The Chicago area has been hit with nearly a foot and a half of snow this week. While cleaning it up has been a challenge, it sure makes for some pretty pictures! Check out some of the photos of the snowfall around the Main Campus, view some snow safety and self-care tips and check out the last week of events for Black Heritage Month 2021 in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Around the Commons
Winter Weather Pics and Self-Care
This week’s winter storm has blanketed the city and surrounding areas with lots of snow and Northeastern locations were no exception! Check out some photos of the snowfall at Main Campus on NEIU’s Instagram.
This type of weather can also present a number of challenges. It’s important to remember to take care of your physical and mental health. This week, Student Counseling Services recommends the following articles to amp-up self-care with at home retreats:
Additionally, the City of Chicago has compiled a list of Winter Preparedness tips to help keep residents safe inside and outside of homes.
Want to be social with NEIU? Share some of your best snaps of the snow and/or your favorite self-care practices by tagging @NEIUlife on Instagram or @NEIU on Twitter!
And there’s more!
- The University has extended the Spring 2021 withdrawal deadline to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.
- Andrea Saavedra (current student, Earth Science) co-authored the article, “Deriving Land and Water Surface Elevations in the Northeastern Yucatán Peninsula Using PPK GPS and UAV-Based Structure from Motion” which was published in Papers in Applied Geography.
- The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program is accepting applications for the Summer 2021 cohort through Feb. 28.
- Student applications for the 28th NEIU Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium are open until March 8. The virtual conference will be held April 22-23.
- Northeastern's Green Fee Committee is accepting new proposals for sustainable projects related to any of the NEIU locations. Students, faculty and staff can contact greenfee@neiu.edu for a pre-proposal submission. All pre-proposals are due by 8 p.m. March 4.
- The Student Government Association is seeking Senators and Council of Clubs Representatives. Students interested in these positions should complete the SGA Interest Form.
- Northeastern’s library is seeking student submissions for “Sheltering in Place: NEIU Archives COVID-19 Documentation Project.” All current Northeastern students as well as alumni who were students during the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 terms are encouraged to submit pieces to the archive.
- Northeastern’s student media organizations are currently recruiting students. Any students interested in participating can fill out the NEIU Student Media Interest Form. Additionally, the Northeastern Programming Board and Student Government Association are hiring student workers. Students interested in any of these opportunities can contact Student Media Coordinator Dennis Sagel at drsagel@neiu.edu for more information.
To do
Black Heritage Month
The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs and the Black Heritage Month Committee kicked off Black Heritage Month on Feb.1. Last week Northeastern’s GHRAD Center held their 7th annual Genocide and Human Rights Research Conference. The University community is invited to continue the celebration next week by participating in a series of virtual events. Next week’s events include:
- Black Heritage Month: Virtual Book Display, through Feb. 28
- Black Heritage Month: “Talking Black in America” Film Screening and Q&A, 6 p.m., Feb. 22
- Black Heritage Month: Historical Ties Between African Diaspora and Latinx Communities, noon, Feb. 23
- Black Heritage Month: Hold Fast to Dreams, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25
- Black Heritage Month: Black Heritage Awards, 6 p.m., Feb. 26
To view the complete schedule and sign up for more events, visit the 2021 Black Heritage Month website.
Coming Next Week
- El Centro Student Success and Retention Workshop: Managing Time and Navigating NEIUport, 3 p.m., Feb. 23
- Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (RISE Act) Information Session, 6 p.m., Feb. 23
- Sister Talk: Combat Anti-Blackness in Non-Black Communities of Color, 3 p.m., Feb. 24
- Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Genderqueer and Non-Binary Student Meetup, 5 p.m., Feb. 25
- NEIU Libraries Book Talk: Dale Laackman, 6 p.m., Feb. 25
- Proyecto Pa’Lante Mentorship Series: Building Community, 6 p.m., Feb. 25
In the media
Assistant Professor of Social Work Patricia Aguado was interviewed by Univision about a research study she is conducting with Pamela Vergara-Rodriguez from the Cook County Department of Public Health. They are trying to learn more about the mental health and well-being of the Latino/a/x community in response to COVID-19. “In the state of Illinois, Latinos are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and we want to better understand the needs of the Latino/a/x population,” Aduado said. “The information we collect from this study can help to better inform the general public about the unique stressors Latino/o/xs are experiencing as a result of this pandemic and to help us think through ways to ameliorate reported stressors through tailored programming, interventions, and policy.” The study is using anonymous surveys available in English and Spanish to collect data. Those interested in volunteering to participate in the study can email p-aguado@neiu.edu to receive a link to the survey.
Also in the media
- Associate Professor of Urban Community Studies Kimya Barden was interviewed by WBEZ about the rise in carjackings in Chicago.
- Professor Emeritus of Economics Edward Stuart provided his take on the activities that are challenging the economy and affecting its future as part of APICS-Chicago’s Economic Update Series on Feb. 18.
Student Support Spotlight
Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services has provided some tips for helping individuals manage anxiety and worry they may be feeling, and listed some important resources. Students are welcome to contact Student Counseling Services to set up an appointment to talk either by phone or their online platform for teletherapy. To access NEIU’s Student Counseling Services, call (773) 442-4650 or send an email to counsect@neiu.edu between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, students may also reach a counselor for more urgent consultation by calling the main number and pressing “2” during the outgoing message.
Couple and Family Counseling
The Counseling and Wellness Center of the Northeastern Illinois University Department of Counselor Education is now accepting couples and families as clients. This free counseling service is offered to the University and community at large. The Counseling and Wellness Center is a training center for advanced graduate students in NEIU’s Couple and Family Counseling Program, under the direct and live supervision of an experienced faculty member within the Department of Counselor Education. The counselors-in-training provide couples and families with insightful help while the reflecting team assists these couples and families by highlighting their strengths. Space is limited during the Spring 2021 semester. Sessions will take place on Zoom due to COVID-19. Weekly sessions begin on Feb. 22 and run through the end of April, for a total of seven or eight consecutive sessions. These one-hour sessions will be available from 4-9 p.m. on Mondays. The counseling services are confidential and free. Sessions are recorded for training purposes. The recording is encrypted and destroyed after review. If you and your loved ones might benefit from our services, please contact Associate Professor Laura Tejada at ljtejada@neiu.edu for more information or to schedule a phone consultation.
Student Food Pantry
The Student Food Pantry has a new partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and will now be able to offer fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to canned and other non-perishable items. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the Student Food Pantry will continue its online ordering service through a new system and steps to complete orders are available on the Student Pantry website. Hours of operation are 1-4 p.m. Monday and Thursday. For questions, please contact Chris Maxwell at c-maxwell2@neiu.edu.
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