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Black Squirrel Silhouette with AI words

Generative AI: Friend or Foe?

Professional development is an important part of being a successful member of the professional workforce. Learning new skills is key for students, faculty and staff. University Library has developed the Digital Scholarship Series, a collection of professional development virtual and in-person opportunities focused on the digital landscape that will help professionals and introduce training to areas that may not be covered in regular instruction and curricula.

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Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate.

Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred

Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our 91²Ö¿â community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.

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Students in leadership program

Enhancing Students’ Leadership Skills

The new Leadership Certificate Program at 91²Ö¿â focuses on enhancing students’ intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socially just leadership skills.

The program is a culminated experience of what the Pepsi Leadership Center offers. From workshops and annual institutes (Culture of Care Institute and Student Leadership Institute) to leadership classes for credit, the center holistically paired these with 91²Ö¿â's Leadership Model and created a program that provides students with a comprehensive view of leadership. 

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Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

91²Ö¿â’s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years

If you frequent the 91²Ö¿â Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.  

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Students writing notes at Kindness Station

Video: The Power of a Kind Gesture

You never know the power of a single kind gesture.
 
Members of our 91²Ö¿â community came together to spread some positivity to their fellow Flashes just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, tours the May 4 Visitors Center.

Moving the ‘BUS’ Forward to Maintain its Strong Legacy, Honor its History

Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, one of 91²Ö¿â's oldest student organizations, is working to maintain the legacy of the organization credited for starting the formal observance of February as Black History Month.
 

Tags: Student Life, May 4, Students First, Diverse 91²Ö¿â, Department of Africana Studies, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Africana Studies, Black United Students

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Golden Flashes gymnastics vs. NIU

IN A FLASH: Record-Setting Victory at Home

The 91²Ö¿â Golden Flashes gymnastics team posted a decisive win at home - capturing four event titles. 

Tags: 91²Ö¿â Athletics, gymnastics, Sports, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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A 91²Ö¿â student walks by the kindness, respect and purpose wall graphic on the side of a building.

Advancing 91²Ö¿â’s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness

91²Ö¿â’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.

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Mike Jackson

'The Most Effective Brands Tell A Story Over Time': Advertising Professor Reflects On Super Bowl Winners And Losers

Before Mike Jackson, ’78, returned to 91²Ö¿â as a professional-in-residence, he worked for renowned brands like General Motors and Coors on advertising campaigns, including Super Bowl ads. Today, he teaches advertising in the School of Media and Journalism and is faculty advisor for the 91²Ö¿â chapter of American Advertising Federation (AAF). Following Super Bowl LVIII, he provided insight into the advertising winners and losers for 2024.

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Brunner walking the runway with a model

‘This Is It’ Moment for Sustainable Fashion Visionary

Senior fashion design student Frances Brunner uses lessons from distinctive fashion program to make her mark.

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