RECENT EVENTS AT NLU November 8, 2021 - Veterans Appreciation Dinner NLU hosted a special dinner to honor our veteran and military-connected students, staff and community partners. Guests enjoyed a delicious four-course meal prepared and served by Kendall College students and faculty. Speakers included Stacey Dixon, Director of the Veterans and Military Program, and NLU President Nivine Megahed, who thanked veterans for their bravery and service. This dinner was the first of several events during a week-long appreciation of our veteran and military-connected students that included candlelight vigils at our Chicago and Wheeling campuses. December 10, 2021 - Toys For Tots Each year, the Veterans and Military Program (VMP) at NLU supports the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive, which provides toys and holiday joy to children in need. This year, VMP worked with NLU staff, faculty and students to collect and donate 225 toys for the drive at our campuses or through our Amazon wish list!
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December 3, 2021 - Day of Service NLU was delighted to welcome six volunteers from McKinsey & Company’s Chicago office who joined us for their company-wide Day of Service. Fueled by breakfast pastries from Kendall College, these volunteers helped assemble medical supply kits for students in NLU’s Accelerate U medical assistant certification program. In just 90 minutes, our intrepid volunteers assembled 70 intricate kits, saving NLU staff many hours of time! Each kit contains a stethoscope, thermometer, surgical gloves and other medical supplies, which students use during their six-month certification program.