
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Preserving history
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (B.A. ’76 English) donated his Congressional archives to Northeastern Illinois University upon his retirement. The archives have been digitized and are now available for public viewing! Fall 2021 classes begin on Monday and self-care tips this week focus on resources here at NEIU. Read about this and more in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Gutiérrez Congressional digital archive at NEIU Libraries is now available for viewing
When U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez chose not to seek reelection in 2018, he donated his Congressional archives to Northeastern Illinois University. The Luis V. Gutiérrez Congressional Archives, which contain 41 linear feet of documents, awards, letters and other paraphernalia, is now available for online viewing.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Our shot
Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Northeastern Illinois University President Gloria J. Gibson issued a statement on Aug. 9 announcing that all Northeastern employees and students who will be on campus in the fall are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 academic year or undergo weekly testing. The deadline for students-at-large and undergraduate applications has been extended to Aug. 20 and NEIU For You is still taking applicants. Plus, learn about self-care practices that can be done in 10 minutes or less! Read about all this and more in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern to require COVID-19 vaccination for Fall 2021
On Aug. 9, Northeastern Illinois University President Gloria J. Gibson issued a statement announcing that all Northeastern employees and students who will be on campus in the fall are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Seeing green
The Northeastern Illinois University Foundation hosted its 49th annual Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Event on Aug. 2 and it was a great success! If you missed it, you can check out the event photos and contribute to scholarship funds. Graduate student-at-large and undergraduate applications are open through Aug. 15, NEIU For You is also still taking applicants and this week’s self-care tips focus on tech breaks. Read about all this and more in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Fun in the sun
The Northeastern Illinois University Foundation will host its 49th annual Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Event next week! If you didn’t get a tee time, you can still enjoy the beer garden or contribute to an NEIU Foundation Scholarship. Plus, Northeastern has expanded its master’s concentrations and added a graduate certificate in School Health. Read more about these items, NEIU For You and self-care tips in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern expands master’s concentrations, adds graduate certificate
Northeastern Illinois University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program will now offer two concentrations—Public Health Promotion and School Health—beginning Fall 2021. Additionally, Northeastern’s Master of Social Work program added a specialization in School Social Work and the Master of Business Administration program added seven concentrations: General Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Global/International Business, Information Technology and Public Health.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Tenure and promotions
Northeastern Illinois University is proud to share that nine faculty members have been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor. Undergraduate and transfer students can still take advantage of NEIU For You, a one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-year, full-time undergraduates. Plus, Student Counseling Services invites you to celebrate International Self-Care Day. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

Northeastern awards tenure and promotions to nine faculty members
Northeastern Illinois University has awarded tenure and promotions to associate professor to nine members of the faculty, who were introduced during the April 15 Board of Trustees meeting.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Safely returning to campus
Northeastern Illinois University is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff back to all of our locations in just under a month. As NEIU moves towards a full reopening in fall, it’s important for all who come to campus to feel safe and know their health is a priority. In this issue of Noteworthy at Northeastern, learn about the efforts NEIU is taking to keep our community healthy. Undergraduate and students-at-large have more time to apply for Fall 2021 and take advantage of NEIU For You, a one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-year, full-time undergraduates. Plus, Student Counseling Services has tips for managing return to campus stress. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!