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�����о��� is excited to share a new 360 virtual tour, which allows prospective students to visit our campus from the comfort of their homes. As NEIU prepares to welcome students and employees back to campus on Monday, Jan. 31, all are advised to review the Return to Campus website for the latest information regarding COVID-19 protocols. Black Heritage/History Month also kicks off next week with a Harambee celebration. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at �����о���n.  

Conrad W. Worrill, who taught at ������� for more than 40 years and whose activism has been at the forefront of social and racial justice, African-centered education, African liberation and self-determination for people of African descent, died on June 3 after battling several major illnesses.

After an extensive national search, ������� has named Kimberley Buster-Williams as its new Vice President for Enrollment Management. She will start on Jan. 3.
 

The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd made headlines across the country. Here at �����о���n, 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 �����о���n.