Welcome summer! It took a while to get here, but we are happy to be enjoying the sunshine and reflecting on an eventful spring semester at the NIU College of Health and Human Sciences. We have some exciting new changes underway. This
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Fashion Merchandising program gets software upgrade
Thanks to support from Kohl’s Corporation, the Fashion Merchandising program has acquired two exciting new software programs that will allow students to better prepare for their careers. SmartDraw is a tool for creating retail floor plans and plans for merchandise displays. Students
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NIU Fashion Industries Organization hits the runway
NIU’s Fashion Industries Organization staged a Work Day to Runway fashion show April 7 at the Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center. Students modeled fashions provided by Kohl’s, the show’s sponsor. (Click images to view larger.) Fashions featured in the show have
Read moreSummer camps come to CHHS
CHHS faculty are participating in several NIU summer camps, including the new Fashion Studio camp for high schoolers interested in fashion merchandising. Read about it in NIUToday.
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Work Day to Runway fashion show set
Fashion Industries Organization is producing Work Day to Runway, Fashion Merchandising’s annual Kohl’s sponsored fashion show 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Fashion Merchandising styles summer camp
The NIU Fashion Merchandising program faculty will offer high school students the opportunity to learn more about careers in the field through a special summer Fashion Studio Camp. Slated to run July 17-19, 2018, students will learn about careers in fashion merchandising
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Corporate Catwalk Fashion Show
The Fashion Industries Organization staged a Corporate Catwalk Spring Fashion Show in April, featuring career wear for men and women. Students selected pieces from Kohl’s, who donated the funds to produce the event. Here are some of the show’s highlights (click on
Read moreDean’s Award recipients announced
The College of Health and Human Sciences recently recognized outstanding undergraduate students in each academic program with Dean’s Awards. Criteria for the award included a GPA of 3.5 or better, demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in scholarship, campus and/or community activities, and professional
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