In this week’s edition, read about the Hope and Healing Through Art Symposium at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, which will include spoken word, henna art and a discussion on the future of librarianship and libraries. The College of Arts and Sciences will host two film screenings and the University celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus David F. Unumb. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates and more are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a five-year, $5 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI - STEM) and Articulation Program grant to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and contribute to diversifying the STEM workforce.

Northeastern Illinois University has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Northeastern are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Northeastern Illinois University is a diverse community. One way we celebrate that is by sharing lived experiences. As Northeastern begins its celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month, which we observe a month earlier than the national celebrations so as much of our campus can participate as possible, we will welcome Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University Dr. Jacqueline Mac and host a workshop with Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies. The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies will host a workshop on connecting passion and purpose through art and we’ve partnered with several organizations to co-host a panel of activist survivors of violence who engaged in powerful organizing while incarcerated. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates, are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Urban historian and TikTok sensation Shermann “Dilla” Thomas will give a talk titled “Everything Dope about America Comes from Chicago” on Feb. 22 in honor of Black History/Heritage Month. 

With a ceremonial scoop of the shovels, Northeastern Illinois University broke ground May 14, 2015, on the first residence hall in the University’s history.

Northeastern Illinois University has announced this year’s George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship recipients and continues its Black Heritage/History Month celebration with a presentation by entrepreneur, travel historian and Black history education speaker Tammy Gibson. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern Illinois University begins December Break tomorrow. With the holiday season upon us, check out the latest books by NEIU alumni! Also, don’t forget to spread the word about the NEIU For You scholarship. Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
 

The College of Arts and Sciences Education Program welcomed Alderman Samantha Nugent and her Chief of Staff Erika Wozniak to their Future Teachers Power Hour in November. More sessions are planned for Spring 2022.

Northeastern Illinois University is once again partnering with Google as it joins the Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program. Northeastern is the only four-year institution in the state of Illinois to partner with Google on this initiative, which will help Latinx students at 35 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) prepare for the workforce through digital skills training and career workshops.