Tagged: CHHS

Josiel Marrufo

Leading by example

Program encourages students from underrepresented groups to pursue grad school

  • May 19, 2016
Josiel Marrufo considers himself fortunate to enjoy the presence of mentors in his life. The first-year graduate student in the NIU Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education (CAHE) paid…

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Karina Avila, Shanell Walter and Maria Colompos

The blessings of believing

Three NIU seniors to publish book on empowering journey of mentorship

  • February 11, 2016
One wore jeans and a T-shirt. One wore workout sweats. One wore hoop earrings. The three young women laugh at the memory – the recollection of their various wardrobe and…

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Sleepless in Shoppingland

Who – besides retailers – is ready for some Black Friday?

  • November 23, 2015
As the majority of the retail industry jockeys to see which will open the earliest Friday, or which will open Thanksgiving Day itself, one company is making headlines for its…

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Direct from the source

NIU physical therapy students listen to stories from real patients

  • November 11, 2015
Editor’s note: The names of the patients have been changed. Bob worked as a cop for 42 years before he finally eased into a well-earned retirement. Yet something was wrong….

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Internship allows student to help while learning

Job skills not the only things students gain while working internships

  • July 16, 2015
When Nan Hill decided to give up her career of 30 years as a stained glass artist and instructor to pursue a degree in family social services, it was a…

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