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Noteworthy at Northeastern: A step in the right direction
The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd made headlines across the country. Here at Northeastern, President Gloria J. Gibson issued a statement regarding the verdict and called on everyone to work together “to ensure our government enacts the changes and reforms needed to end violence against people of color.” In other news, the 2021 NEIU Libraries Awards for Excellence in Research have been announced, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month and Stress-Free Zone activities wrap up next week, and a number of virtual events, including virtual study sessions, are scheduled. Plus, learn about mindful meditation as a form of self-care. Read about all these things and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Despite pandemic, faculty-mentored research continues with virtual student symposium
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in March, forcing the rapid shift to remote teaching and learning for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester, ݮƵ’s Student Center for Science Engagement had just put out a call to the faculty for its Undergraduate Summer Research and Professional Training Program.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Remembering Dr. Conrad Worrill
ݮƵ and the City of Chicago lost a mighty activist and educator with the passing of Dr. Conrad Worrill. Read about his life and contributions to the University, a new accreditation for the College of Education and more.

Northeastern earns 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition
For the fifth consecutive year, ݮƵ has received a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.