Below is a guest post from U.S. Army Reserve Col. (retired) Beth Liechti Johnson. Johnson is an NIU ROTC alumna, Class of ’81. She chaired the recent NIU ROTC 50th Anniversary event “Honor & Connect–1968 to 2018.” She wrote this account of
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Nutrition In yoU: Meet DI Rachel Bagne, learn about family meal planning
With a long day at work or school, how can someone possibly construct a gourmet meal for their family? It’s a lot simpler than you think. The No. 1 tip is planning. Just think how easy and convenient it would be to
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Future physical therapists don white coats at ceremony
The NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2020 celebrated their White Coat Ceremony recently in Wirtz Auditorium. DPT faculty, family, and friends showed their support and encouragement for the students as they prepare for their their first external clinical experiences next
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Nutrition In yoU: Super special dinner heading to a res hall near you
How do you spend your Wednesday and Thursday nights? Celebrating superheroes Wonder Woman and Thor, of course! Next week is a VERY exciting week for the NIU community because it is special dinner week. Each semester the dietetic interns of NIU host
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ROTC celebrates 50th anniversary with a soaring tribute
Soar into Homecoming with a 50th anniversary celebration of NIU ROTC
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Nutrition In yoU: Meet DI Emily Burns
Meet Dietetic Intern Emily Burns What got you into nutrition? I obviously love food! I also love helping people. Nutrition has always been a part of my life. At a young age, I was “overweight” as a child and was taken to
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Jane Kuch, an NIU senior Medical Laboratory Sciences major, was one 50 students nationwide recognized for exemplary academic performance by The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Foundation. Kuch was awarded a $1,000 scholarship for books and tuition
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Nutrition In yoU: Quick meals and snacks
Welcome to Nutrition In yoU. I’m Emily Burns, a Dietetic Intern and graduate research assistant, pursuing my M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics here at NIU. Each week, I, along with some of my fellow students, will be sharing nutrition tips and other cool things
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NIU Autism Caregiver Group hosts adaptable bike workshop
Northern Illinois University’s Autism Caregiver Group is hosting a Bike Day, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 9 at the NIU Health, Wellness and Literary Center, 3100 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. They will demonstrate services they offer and provide a safe and supportive opportunity
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Nursing students experience Ireland
This past July, a group of nursing students seized the opportunity to experience and study the health care system in Ireland. “Exploring Ireland’s Healthcare System,” is offered each summer and is led by two School of Nursing faculty Jeanette Rossetti and Kathy
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Rehabilitation and disability services alumna lands job
We congratulate Katie Backman, ’18, on landing a job as a therapist in applied behavior analysis with By Your Side in Burr Ridge, Illinois. A B.S. in rehabilitation and disability services prepared her for a career in therapy.
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Welcome to Nutrition In yoU: Benefits of nutrition counseling
Welcome to Nutrition In yoU. I’m Emily Burns, a Dietetic Intern and graduate research assistant, pursuing my M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics here at NIU. Each week, I, along with some of my fellow students, will be sharing nutrition tips and other
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