For Allison Gladfelter, working with NIU students is a privilege that continually leaves her impressed and amazed. “Our students are truly inspiring,” shares Gladfelter. “It is a joy to teach and advise them as they begin their journeys as future clinicians and
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NIU faculty, staff and students are getting adjusted to working from home which means many hours will be spent in front of a laptop or desktop computer. This will inevitably result in neck and back or even hand and wrist pain. Research
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NIU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is offering selected audiology services through July. Patients may schedule curbside or drop-off hearing aid repairs at the clinic, 3100 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Call 815-753-1481 for same-day, curbside. Drop-offs are accepted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays
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Hometown: Aurora, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2023 Major: Nursing What is your major, and why did you choose your field of study? My intended major is nursing. I chose this field of study because I grew up taking care of my sisters since I am
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Jamye Hunter Degree earned: B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences, minors in psychology and military science; Certified Family Life Educator. Hometown/High School: Rockton, Illinois, Hononegah High School If you transferred to NIU, where did you transfer from: I joined the National
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Olivia Portnov Degree earned: B.S., Communicative Disorders, minors in Deafness Rehabilitation and Art Hometown/High School: Arlington Heights, Illinois, Buffalo Grove High School What are some of your best memories of your time at NIU? I joined Sigma Lambda Sigma service sorority my
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Esperanza Ortiz Degree earned – B.S., Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services, Psychology minor Hometown/High School: Elgin, Illinois, Elgin High School If you transferred to NIU, where from: Elgin Community College What are some of your
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Dear College of Health and Human Sciences Family: The College of Health and Human Sciences is committed to equity, respect, and building a better society – one strengthened by diversity. As always, and especially in an environment of civic unrest and uncertainty, we need to come together as a strong, diverse
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The spring class of 2020 hasn’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great accomplishments, memories and advice to share. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Ariana Carbajal Degree earned: B.S.
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Congratulations to our graduate students who have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments: Jessica Bayer, Jessie Brucki, Ann Guernon, Elizette Jimenez, Michael Palomo, Alison Petry, Shannon Walsh and Kaitland Woelky. Read the whole story here.
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Scott Sibley, assistant professor in human development and family sciences spoke to WNIJ radio about how couples and families can cope with the stress of sheltering in place. Read more and listen to the segment.
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The School of Nursing faculty and staff wish the spring graduating class of 2020 congratulations and best wishes. Several faculty have provided special video messages for you. Take a look!
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