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NEIU Vaccine Incentive Program concludes; prize winners announced
ݮƵ has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Northeastern are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Centering our stories
ݮƵ is a diverse community. One way we celebrate that is by sharing lived experiences. As Northeastern 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 Northeastern.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas to speak at ݮƵ
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.

ݮƵ breaks ground on first residence hall
With a ceremonial scoop of the shovels, ݮƵ broke ground May 14, 2015, on the in the University’s history.