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The Sustainability Way
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71 NORTH
November 12, 2024
The Sustainability Way
As we reflect on the recent election, our commitment to fostering collaboration, diversity, and equity at 71 North has never been stronger. We remain dedicated to creating an environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive, no matter their background. Each day, we’re inspired by students who use their skills to tackle societal issues, uplift their communities, and work toward a brighter future for all.
This week, 71 North is buzzing with events and activities focused on sustainability, featuring expert guests, workshops, and even an all-day challenge that brings our commitment to real-world problem-solving to life. Here’s what’s in store:
Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Workshop – November 13 & 14
The NIU Department of Economics and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy are co-hosting a BCA Workshop led by Dr. Allen Bellas, environmental economist from Metro State University. Co-sponsored by the Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS) and the School of Public and Global Affairs, this workshop will introduce participants to essential tools for analyzing various initiatives' economic and environmental impacts.
Friday: Celebrating STARS Academy Graduates
Friday is a day of congratulations as STARS Academy celebrates the achievements of its graduates, showcasing the innovative research that NIU faculty contribute to our academic community. Let’s take a moment to recognize their hard work and dedication!
Saturday: Sustainable Food System Innovation Challenge
Multidisciplinary undergraduate students are invited to participate in a 12-hour challenge focused on reimagining the food systems supply chain. This all-day event calls on students from agriculture, engineering, economics, environmental science, business, and beyond to collaboratively tackle the pressing issues within sustainable food systems. It’s a unique opportunity to harness diverse perspectives and develop impactful solutions for a more resilient future.
This week at 71 North, we’re diving deep into sustainability and the drive within our community. Let’s come together to learn, innovate, and build toward a future that serves us all. Here’s to a week filled with purpose and inspiration!
See you at 71 North!
A village united in fraternity is a prosperous one.
This Week at 71 North
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Office Hour with Richard Mocarski - Join us for an informal office hour with NIU’s Vice President of Research, Richard Mocarski. Bring your lunch and join in at the Ingenious bar to meet and greet our new leader.
1:00 PM: NCSSC 24-25 Case Study Competition Team - Dr. Chung meets with the team for a deep dive into the upcoming case study competition.
2:00 PM: Agile Espresso - Enjoy coffee and conversations about Agile practices.
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Tech Taco Tuesday! - This week, we are learning about SQL and database queries. Afterward, we’ll walk over to La Salsa for tacos. Tech Tacos are Business Passport and Honors Engaged approved!
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Huskie Hackers - Prep for the Imagine Cup by Microsoft
Wednesday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Sport Management Innovation Lab with Dr. Chung and Dr. Ishaq.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM: VR Sampler in the Opportunity Zone - Sample a VR experience and connect with Adam in “real reality.” Everyone’s welcome to explore!
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Burma Interest Group in the Opportunity Zone - Students from different cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds and the Center for Burma Studies exploring collaboration and engagement.
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Benefit-Cost Analysis Workshop - by Dr. Allen Bellas
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: NIU Makers Club - Where creativity meets craft. The club is a hands-on experience that promises fun and learning in equal measure.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: CAUSE Social Entrepreneurship - Engage in meaningful discussions and activities focused on driving social change through entrepreneurial action.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Innovation Club - Developing engaging activities to introduce the early stages of the innovation process.
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM: ECON 691 - A session on mastering data tools like Python, R, and Julia.
Thursday:
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM: BCA Session 2 - In-depth Exploration of BCA Techniques
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Coffee Break (GF Pastries and Ice Cream provided)
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM: BCA Session 3 - Applications of BCA
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Indie Game Developers Organization - Creativity and collaboration with the Indie Game Developers Organization.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: Agile Project Management - by Tim Schwartz and the OMIS Department PMI NIU Chapter
Friday:
9:30 PM - 12:00 PM: STARS Academy
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Vespa Mode - A collaborative project to develop a simulator for riding a vintage Vespa in virtual reality. Vespa Mode is part of the Huskieverse program.
Concept by Sofia Parra
4:30 PM: Appy Hour with Brandon Goff and the Appy People - Join the creative minds behind the Appy Hour podcast as they work on the next episode.
Saturday:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Breakthrough Community Business Academy - The Breakthrough CBA covers all the essential topics about running a business, such as budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping, cash flow analyses, pricing strategies, and credit building.
Monday:
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Migration Mondays - The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies for grad students and faculty researching migration/refugees/asylum meet for a writing group and guest speakers.
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM: PHHE 335 - The next Public Health Communication session offers students a chance to develop a comic strip and dive deeper into effective communication in public health.
Looking Ahead:
Cartoon Learning for Education and Business Applications by Dr. James Allen.
It is a workshop experiment to incorporate comic strip design techniques when presenting a complex idea.
Dr. James Allen, who graduated from NIU (ETRA), has taught visual literacy/cartoon-based learning college courses and professional development for teachers and presented at conferences using the SSUP3 model.
The SSUP3 cartoon-based learning model was derived from his dissertation research tool while at NIU. He is currently developing a mobile app with an online course to teach educators and entrepreneurs how to use the SSUP3 model in the classroom and business settings.
Based on his new work, Dr. Allen will be guiding participants through the SSUP3 model to help them improve their storytelling abilities.
When: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Wednesday, 11/20/24
Where: 71 North Partnerships Studio
Looking Back:
Campus Creator’s Market - by C.A.U.S.E. was a success. The student organization welcomed creators from different ends of campus. Additionally, Safe Passage will receive donations as part of the activity.
Breakthrough Community Business Academy - NIU Accounting Department Chair Brad Cripe was a guest at the academy. He discussed with participants the importance of bookkeeping and sound financial recordkeeping when starting and building a business.
