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�ڰ������� is a diverse community. One way we celebrate that is by sharing lived experiences. As �ڰ������� begins its celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month, which we observe a month earlier than the national celebrations so as much of our campus can participate as possible, we will welcome Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University Dr. Jacqueline Mac and host a workshop with Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies. The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies will host a workshop on connecting passion and purpose through art and we’ve partnered with several organizations to co-host a panel of activist survivors of violence who engaged in powerful organizing while incarcerated. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates, are part of this week’s Noteworthy at �ڰ�������. 

For the eighth year in a row, �ڰ������� topped U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” publication for graduating students with the least amount of student debt among Midwest regional universities! Read more about the rankings, Latinx/o/a Heritage Month events, the latest Vaccine Incentive Program and COVID-19 updates and more in this week’s Noteworthy at �ڰ�������.

In this week’s edition of Noteworthy at �ڰ�������, read about the University’s new partnership with Heartland Health Centers to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for their current patients to help slow the pandemic. Also, the Nuevas Voces Ten-Minute Play Festival and Contest announced their October 2021 winners, the celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month continues, Stress-Free Zone activities continue throughout April, and Student Health Services provides some tips for self-care with art therapy! 

NEIU Weekend is fast approaching. This year, events will take place virtually, but they won’t be any less exciting! Read about this and more in Noteworthy at �ڰ�������.