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�ڰ������� double alumnus David D. Robertson is not just hoping for a better world, he’s creating it. 

Urban historian and TikTok sensation Shermann “Dilla” Thomas will give a talk titled “Everything Dope about America Comes from Chicago” on Feb. 22 in honor of Black History/Heritage Month. 

On Aug. 9, �ڰ������� President Gloria J. Gibson issued a statement announcing that all �ڰ������� 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.

Every day is a good day to share your Golden Eagle pride, but next week is an extra special time because it's NEIU Weekend! Sport your blue and gold and mix and mingle with alumni, current students, faculty, staff, friends and family as we celebrate everything that makes �ڰ������� an exceptional place to learn and work. Read the latest Vaccine Incentive Program and COVID-19 updates and plan to participate in upcoming events listed in this week’s Noteworthy at �ڰ�������.

The �ڰ������� 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 �ڰ�������.

�ڰ�������’s Stage Center Theatre is welcoming back visitors starting Thursday, Sept. 30 with its Nuevas Voces 10-Minute Playwriting Festival and Contest. 

�ڰ������� is preparing to fully welcome back students, faculty and staff for the Fall 2021 term, with the majority of classes being held in person! 

�ڰ�������’s University President gives a State of the University Address each year. This year’s Address is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 and will take place both in person and via livestream! Learn more about this event, FAFSA completion workshops, COVID-19 updates and vaccination clinics and other upcoming events in this week’s Noteworthy at �ڰ�������.