NEIU Shuttle
August 22, 2017
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The NEIU Shuttle program returns—a connection to three Northeastern locations. Beginning the week of Aug. 29 and running through Dec. 14, the NEIU Shuttle will offer transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the Main Campus, El Centro and the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies...
Police Blotter 08/22/2017
August 22, 2017
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Police Blotter 08/22/2017 Issue - Back to School 2017 The following incidents occurred between the dates of July 18 to August 15 at NEIU’s main campus: July 18 - Lech Walesa Hall: An unknown offender wrote political words on the sidewalk with chalk. The facilities management cleaned it up....
Chibo Takes Japan!
Daniela Arteaga, writer
August 22, 2017
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Chibo, a curious feline and beloved companion of Professor William Schoen, takes us on a journey through all of Japan. Together they wander the streets of Kamakura and have marveled at the snowy top of Mount Fuji. The photographic journal Travel My Japan is a collection of photos taken by Professor S...
An overview of the budget crisis of 2017
Sarahy Lopez, Staff writer
August 22, 2017
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After a two-year budget stalemate, Interim President Richard Helldobler announced in July that NEIU will receive a budget. However, controversy still surrounds NEIU about the saving strategies used before getting an appropriation for the fiscal year. NEIU implemented furlough days to save money during the budget c...
The continuing quest on dark matter research
Rut Ortiz, writer
August 22, 2017
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An NEIU physics professor is on the continued quest to discover dark matter particles, collaborating with fellow scientists and exposing students to research, all in the same trip. Assistant professor Dr. Orin Harris will travel with three NEIU undergraduate students to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada to ...
Wamucii Njogu Appointed Acting Provost
Sarahy Lopez, Staff Writer
July 25, 2017
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NEIU’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Wamucii Njogu was appointed Acting Provost on July 1, replacing Vicki Román-Lagunas. She currently serves as the university's chief academic officer, previously working as the Assistant Provost and Dean for eight years. The provost works closely w...
Chicago refugee initiative at NEIU
Robin Bridges, Staff Writer
July 25, 2017
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As founder of the Refugee One Wellness Program, she has worked closely with Refugee One as well as other programs and task forces since 2011. In July of this year, NEIU received a grant to provide professional development training for many working in refugee and immigrant communities in Chicago. The gra...
Budget Stalemate ends, brings temporary relief to NEIU
Sarahy Lopez, Staff Writer
July 25, 2017
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The budget stalemate that affected NEIU and other public universities and colleges has ended, bringing a source of funding and relief to the university. The proposed budget will keep NEIU running well into the next year. “I’m delighted to utter the words we have a budget,” said Interim Preside...
Police Blotter-07/25/2017
Sarahy Lopez, Staff Writer
July 25, 2017
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Police Blotter The following incidents occurred between the dates of May 27 to July 12 at NEIU’s main campus: May 27 - The Nest: A verbal altercation between a couple occurred, but police resolved the matter before it escalated. May 31 - 3650 W. Bryn-Mawr Ave: A person was given 2 state citations...
Furloughs extended to save jobs
Sarahy Lopez, News Editor
May 22, 2017
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NEIU will continue its furlough program after officials in Springfield failed to pass a state budget. This means that administrative, professional and civil service staff will have to take one furlough day each week and student aides will not work on Mondays and Tuesdays. “I wish I were here right now to report the en...
Credit score lowered for NEIU
Sarahy Lopez, News Editor
May 22, 2017
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The financial woes continue for NEIU as a major credit agency announced in an April 17 press release that the school’s credit rating has been lowered two levels. Moody’s Investors Service downgraded NEIU from a Ba2 to a B1 rating, placing them in a high credit risk category. The press release...
News in brief 5/23/17
Sarahy Lopez and Robin Bridges
May 22, 2017
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Mayor Emanuel to borrow $389 million to finish school year Mayor Rahm Emanuel brings a $389 million plan to the Chicago Board of Education in order to finish the school year and pay out pensions. The board will vote to pass the proposed loan next Wednesday. State payments have been held back due t...
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